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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1906

Page

2

Search Continues For Missing Miss Ogden After Drowning

Iowa City May 14 Special to The Evening Journal The body of W N Thornburg was recovered after a 36 hour search. He and Miss Elizabeth Ogden drowned in the Iowa River Friday night near Iowa City. Thornburg's body was found in good condition about a thousand feet from the incident. Miss Ogden remains missing. A funeral service for Thornburg occurred at Hohenschuh's undertaking rooms. The university and students attended. The dam near the scene was blown up by order of university authorities to divert water and prevent future accidents.

Iowa City The Evening Journal W. N.thornburg Elizabeth Ogden Iowa River Thornburg Adel Iowa Williamsburg W. N. Thornburg State University

Brashears Original Sectional Mattresses Praised in Testimonies

In Washington Iowa on May 11 to May 12 1906 testimonials praise James Brashear maker of Brashear Original Sectional Mattresses. Patrons from D J Palmer W H Hughes J A Y Ashby commend his workmanship reliability and use of best materials.

James Brashear Phoenix Hall St. Washington, Iowa Brashear D. J. Palmer Washinton Iowa Brashear Sectional New York State Washington Hrashear W. H. Hughes James Hrashear

Highland township man S A Sands seeks county supervisor seat

S A Sands of Highland township is presented by friends as a candidate for the county supervisors board. He would succeed Samuel Anderson whose two terms end this year. Sands is described as a well known and respected citizen, with broad support from his community.

S. A. Sands Highland Township Board of County Supervisors Samuel Anderson Sands Anderson

Gratitude for Support After Death of John G. Rowan

The family of John G. Rowan thanks friends for kindness during illness and after his death. They note appreciation for visits late in life, comfort from the G A R members, and the flower gifts. Signed by Mrs. John G. Rowan and daughters.

John G. Rowan

Saturday Auctions Begin At Second Hand Store

Ed L. Spahr announces weekly public auctions every Saturday at 2 PM in front of his second hand store once known as the Thomas Chilcote shop, located three doors south of Casey's livery barn. Auctioneer listed as 70-m.

Thomas Chilcote Casey’s Ed L. Spahr

Baccalaureate Exercises at Washington High May 27

The Washington High School baccalaureate exercises will be held Sunday evening May 27 at eight o'clock in Graham. Rev. L D Young will deliver the sermon. All are invited. Brinton's show repeats tonight at the opera house to allow those who missed Saturday’s performance. Admission 10 15 and 25 cents.

Washington High School Graham Brinton Opera House

Sciatica Cured After Twenty Years of Torture

For more than twenty years J. B. Massey of 3322 Clinton St Minneapolis was tormented by sciatica. One application of Chamberlains Pain Balm relieved pain and sleep returned. A 25 cent bottle is recommended for relief and permanent cure. Sold by Cook Sherman and Stewarts Pharmacy. Also an opera house show by Brinton tonight featuring new pictures.

J. B. Massey Clinton St Minneapolis Minn Chamberlain Mr. Massey Cook & Sherman and Stewart's Pharmacy

Midnight Fire Exhibition Heads to Washington Monday

A major fire drama in New York features Chief Hale's Fire Fighters performing rescues from a five story blaze. The event blends daring feats with a mammoth entertainment program including a hip podrome and sensational novelties. The show runs Monday May 28 while a church notice plans a German Lutheran dedication on June 17 using Methodist facilities.

New York Hale Washington Methodist Church

Three Local Cures Highlight King's New Discovery

Dr King s New Discovery praised by a former Liv onia druggist as curing consumption in three customers who recovered strongly. The testimonial notes a man considering selling his property and moving to Arizona, now unnecessary. J H Stewart Drug Store offers 50c and 1 trial bottle free.

Livonia T. J. Dwyer Graysville J. H. Stewart

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