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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1909
Page
5
Anderson and Wilson promote reliable coal supply with prompt delivery under the motto Deliver the Goods. The message emphasizes a successful coal business built on consistent output and dependable service.
The forecast warns of rain tonight with possible showers on Wednesday.
A farewell luncheon honored C. C. Moore who leaves San Francisco for Washington then Europe to urged foreign governments to send warships to participate in a mimic international sea battle planned for Portola week in San Francisco Bay to commemorate the bay’s discovery and the city’s rehabilitation.
Des Moines Indiana will host the first anti treating saloon on May 22 with permit granted to A S Kirkhart who runs fifteen saloons. He says the venture will expand if successful and aims to end treating across all his establishments.
G T Auld and H T Moore from Washington were business visitors yesterday. H T Reynolds of Washington also conducted business here. Charles Yeager’s illness reportedly worsened with little life left. Samuel Donahey of Chicago visits sister Mrs Will Walker. S W Neal of Washington visits relatives. Miss Lillian Fuller returns to Columbus Junction after nine weeks at Dr S W Huston home.
Funeral services for the late Robert Crawford are set for tomorrow afternoon at New Haven church. Departure from the house is scheduled for 1 30 p m. Munro and Augustine loaded two car loads of stock for Chicago today. Andrew Augustine sent three loads to Chicago today. J D Dayton D R Munro and Al Augustine traveled to Chicago this morning with stock.
The town urges policing Sunset park to protect city property and wildlife. Donors A Savage and the late Will Graham funded the park. Citizens are asked to observe rules, especially on Sundays, to curb vandalism and abuse of squirrels and bird nests.
If you want to feel well look well and be well take Foley's Kidney Remedy It tones up the kidneys and bladder purifies the blood and restores health and strength Pleasant to take and contains no harmful drugs Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhin ney Drug Co
A vintage style advertisement invites shoppers to view a skirt line before purchase at Rothschilds, promising money savings. The message emphasizes value and urges customers to compare before buying.
Miss Laura N. Haas of Iowa City inherits property valued at 200000 from an uncle who died in Chicago. The estate includes a western sheep ranch stocks and bonds and cash. She plans to settle in Chicago with an attorney and shift from stenography to business management.
In Eldon at about four o clock this morning a residence fire claimed the lives of Joe Carter an elderly soldier age about seventy and three Shaw children Lyle 13 Hazel 1 Lawrence 4. The home belonged to an Ottumwa woman and a coroner from Wapello County was en route to hold an inquest.
The Philadelphia Record recounts Commander Peary in New York discussing luck and fatalism in reaching the pole with Roosevelt. He compares himself to Abe Cruger, a New England frontiersman who never travels without his blunderbuss.
Modern Woodmen announce a regular meeting next Thursday night. All members are requested to attend due to very important business by order of clerk J G Moriarty.
Miss C. Benz closes out entire millinery stock at half price and less. Ice cream flavors lemon, chocolate and pineapple, strawberry sherbet offered at 15 and 10 cents per quart. Phone 385. Location stated as at the factory. 84-tf
W Barber writes from Bath Man to Washington patrons praising liberal patronage and handing over the territory to Mr George Schneider. He calls Schneider a gentleman and notes customers expressed satisfaction with purchases.
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