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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1908
Page
5
If any person suspects their kidneys are deranged they should take Foley's Kidney Remedy at once and not risk Bright's disease or diabetes. Delay gives the disease a stronger foothold. Lemmon's Pharmacy promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy. CITY BUS LINE offers order calls to Frank Rogers at Phone No. 1 with street and number details.
Local notice mentions 100 bil] at the Star tonight and fresh angel and devils food at the Vienna. An ad notes tan shoes at N. 8. 8. 8. 75. Mrs. F. E. Ingham left for Titus to spend a day or two visiting.
Miss Maybelle Johnson and Mrs Anna Rehmer plan programs for May 2. Mrs John Haifley and daughter Nona spent Saturday and Sunday at Washington. Mr and Mrs Flanders visited the Frank Genkins home Sunday.
May 18 residents and visitors listed in Washington area society column. Names include John Hillhouse Charlie Johnson Lan Neiswanger Art Hazen John Maxwell Donald Ina Mitchell Dave Ferguson Oscar Jugenheimer Clyde Hillhouse Villa Swift ill, John Caldwell family, Jim Moothart, Will Mitchell Ainsworth, Ray Swift, Norm Pratt, Homer Brown returning from Ft Meade. Children practice for Children day first Sunday in June. Minick gang doing mason work for Seymour Statler. Lorentz Hansen preached at New Haven. Lafe Kline and Mrs Ford visit New Haven cemetery.
Rural Route No three report small town notes from May 18. Children met at Prairie Flower church Saturday afternoon to begin practicing for the Children’s Day service. Newton Noecker and his mother Mrs Sarah Noecker of Washington visited Wellman. Edna Genkinger is recovering from a fall. Thomas McKee from Chicago stayed with daughters Mmes Andy McGuire and Dave Benson Jr. Dollie Moore sewed for Mrs Bar Smith. Maude McCreedy could not drive to school from Washington due to weather.
May 22 marks the Gray school final day with a plain box supper auction to fund the group’s new organ. Local residents visitations noted including Miss Myrtleayer from Kansas and Mrs Beenblossom’s improving health as neighbors plan a community gathering in Coppock area.
May 18 reports Jess Guy and family visiting. Bert Dunbar and family from near Keota visited Asel Robertson. new cement walk under construction at New Haven church by Sam Henry and Henry Beitel. August Burgstrom and A W Strum families visited Gus Strum home. Jess Guy’s horse ill with lung fever. Nash school closed with picnic. flower girls delivered blooms to sick Misses Groendycke. Leona Bell visited Zella Thoma. New Haven Sunday School changes June picnic date from Children's Day.
May 19. Mr and Mrs Robert Davis and daughter left for Burlington for the day. Alex Caldwell of Burlington visited in town. Mrs Briley and mother went to Columbus Junction. S W Neal arrived from Wynal. Miss Jennie Sellers of Wapello came for a visit at Henry McCoy home. Samuel Donahey of Chicago left after visiting W E Walker. Mr and Mrs Anwyl Mrs George Yeager Roy Twinam W E Walker Stanley Fishburn and H Manners visited Washington today.
Will Hamil sustained a serious scalp injury while working with a disc. Dr. H E B Marr attended him and sewed nine stitches. He is reported doing exceedingly well. A large crowd attended Prof. A J Davis's musical event following.
A brief look at magazine and book covers crafted from leather in suede and pliable dressed varieties, familiar to book lovers for several seasons, noted for their soft texture and versatile appeal.
A new envelope bag order offers a handle for traveler convenience and includes a second illustration of an alligator hand bag with an alligator head and claws decorating the front. The bags previously were in portfolio form with inside pockets to hold book or periodical covers.
Washington and other areas see a new speculation trend as the House considers restoring the motto In God We Trust on the St Gaudens twenty dollar gold piece. Bank clerks convert cash into coins seeking premiums, with coins selling for around 30 dollars and a Chinese merchant reported to hold thousands in the metal. The Senate Judiciary Committee now reviews the bill as the premium climbs.
Harper’s Bazar describes Queen Victoria’s daughter-in-law at the Spanish court. The young queen rises early with King Alfonso, enjoys a modest English breakfast, and then attends state duties. Initially informal banter at dinner gives way to stricter etiquette, with access limited to key officials and church prelates.
Cooks compare methods for poultry and game: basting with butter and water versus barding by wrapping the breast with a large, thin piece of salt pork to prevent drying and preserve flavor during roasting.
The Rev. T. B. Stovall preached at A M E Church on Sunday morning on The Result of Sin from Matthew 27 4 and on Sunday evening The effect of Peter's preaching after the Holy Ghost came Acts 2 37 He urged strong church resolve and that sermons showing men their sins are needed today.
John Little sets out this morning for Rubio with tents cooking gear and fishing tackle Milan Shields travels ahead the pair plan to encamp about a mile and a half from Rubio The Skunk river fish face a dark week ahead due to the preparations and likely impact of their camp
The Journal records the death of Guy Lambert Wesson of Carterville Missouri caused by spinal meningitis. He was nineteen months and seventeen days old. His parents Mr and Mrs Frank Wesson mourn the loss. Frank Wesson previously resided here and now lives in Carterville. A verse of consolation was included with the notice.
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