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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1908

Page

5

Derby stars and daily Vienna treats headline local notes

Derby race at the Star tonight and fresh Vienna specialties draw patrons. J W Lemley and Mr and Mrs R Stuart travel for business and visiting, with Ainsworth arrivals Erik Miller and J M Stewart in the city. The Great Parker Carnival Co. No. One tours Washington starting June 29.

Snouffer, Hughes & Co Vienna J. W. Lemley Ottumwa Washington J. M. Stewart, Jr Ainsworth

Will Matthews Returns to Ainsworth for Move

Will Matthews came back to Ainsworth this morning after a brief city visit. He plans to move here soon. Miss Alice Yard, of Ainsworth, passed through today en route to Pella for the college graduation exercises. Miss Eva Shaw left this morning for Des Moines with two orphan girls from Wapello placed in the Des Moines Orphans home.

Will Matthews Ainsworth Alice Yard Pella Eva Shaw Des Moines Wapello

Personal health alert urges Foley's Kidney Remedy use

If any person suspects kidney trouble they should take Foley's Kidney Remedy at once to avoid Bright's disease or diabetes. Delays improve the ailment and may worsen outcomes. Lemmon's Pharmacy sells Foley's Kidney Remedy.

Foley Bright Lemmon's Pharmacy

Local Happenings and Moves in May County

May records show Clevan E. Long head to Aurora to resume work after mumps leave. Miss Pearl Teuscher travels to Washington to visit sister Miss Cora Teuscher. Dudley Crone and A W Hamil attend Bankers convention in Davenport. Edd Daiber visits from Cheyenne. Maud Dawson visits Des Moines sister Mrs. Clarke Wright. Stein children receive pony cart from father. Forest Embree and Arthur Ramsey injured when horse bolted. one ankle broken, other leg bones broken. J P Dayton installing new cellar under house. G R Lippencott of Chicago and J D Dayton buy horses in Washington. Mrs Gene Smith and sons visit Ross home from Winfield. Eleanor Dunbar and Ralph Rehmel wed at Methodist parsonage with attendants Ollie Dunbar and John Richardson. Couple plans to farm near Grace Hill.

Des Moines Clarke Wright Stein Forest Embree Arthur Ramsey J. P. Dayton G. R. Lippencott Chicago J. D. Dayton Washington Gene Smith George and Lowell Winfield Ross Elanor Dunbar Ralph Rehmel Grace Hill Methodist F. E. Morrison Ollie Dunbar John Richardson

Railroad Notes Highlight Local Officials In Ascension Day Events

T. H. Beacon Rock Island division superintendent passed through the city this morning. Cap Nicholson Milwaukee live stock agent was in town on company business and took part in this afternoon’s grand commandery Ascension day observances.

T. H. Beacon Rock Island Cap Nicholson Milwaukee Grand Commandery

Journal Skips Saturday Issue on Decoration Day

There will be no issue of The Journal Saturday Decoration Day. The Journal uses the legal holiday so some staff may attend the day’s exercises.

Root for Supreme Bench Elimu? Fuller May Retire Soon

Washington, May 28. Elihu Root, secretary of state, is linked to a possible U S Supreme Court seat. Chief Justice Morrison R. Waite’s successor could be Root or Taft, with Fuller near retirement after his 71st birthday. Roosevelt’s influence and party politics color the speculation on appointment timing and eligibility.

Washington, D. C Elihu Root United States Supreme Bench Taft Root Supreme Court Fuller Supreme Bench Roosevelt Cleveland Bryan John Jay New York John Rutledge South Carolina Oliver Ellsworth Connecticut John Marshall Virginia Roger B. Taney Maryland Salmon P. Chase Ohio Morrison R. Waite Melville W. Fuller Illinois United States Supreme Court

New pictures at the Star tonight and events

Star offers new pictures tonight and Children’s Day set for Saturday June 6. A change of program at the Star tonight is noted. Various locals, including O L Samson, J F Patterson, Mr. and Mrs David Love, Miss Midel Lewis, and J A Young, are mentioned in brief city business and social visits.

The Star Tonight

Local Graduates and Visitors Highlight Waterloo Week

Miss Nellie Adams of Waterloo, formerly of this place, will graduate from Waterloo High School on June 3. Miss Alliene Bailey, visiting Iowa City and Grinnell, has returned. Mrs. Rowan, now at J. W. Dunham home, rode to Ainsworth. Miss Anna Fern Shinnabarger of Muscatine arrived for a short visit at J. T. Matthews. One week runs June 29 to July 4 with a Street Fair and Carnival promising big fun. Genevieve of Brabant at Star theater concludes the listing.

Nellie Adams Waterloo This Waterloo High School Alliene Bailey Iowa City Grinnell Anna Fern Shinnabarger Muscatine J. T. Matthews Great Parker Carnival Co Genevieve of

W R C and friends meet for bouquet preparation at G A R hall

The W R C and friends will meet at G A R hall Saturday morning at 7 30 to prepare bouquets for decoration All persons having flowers will please send them to the G A R hall early Saturday morning.

W. R. C. and Friends G. A. R. Hall

Local residents make visits and travels noted

May 28 reports show Professor Langenberg of Columbus Junction visiting yesterday. Mrs. John Rowan of Washington arrived for a visit with relatives and friends. Dr. B. E. Spessard left this morning to visit his mother in Maryland. C. Chambers returned to work as mail clerk last evening after a few days at home.

Professor Langenberg Columbus Junction John Rowan Washington BE. W. Spessard Maryland Do. C. Chambers

Holiness Association to Hold Camp in Oskaloosa

The National and Iowa Holiness association schedules its annual camp in Oskaloosa from May 28 to June 8. The event gathers members for religious services and community activities under church leadership.

National and Iowa Holiness Association Oskaloosa

Crawfordsville Notes Mint Socials And Transfers

In Crawfordsville on May 28 George Eckerman of Washington visited. Miss Alice Yard traveled to Pella for friends and commencement. Misses Jessie and Bertha Anderson left for Chicago for a few days. Methodist church members hosted a social on J H Taylor lawn in honor of four retiring teachers. Murray Smiley sold his livery barn to Mr Wilson of Ainsworth and the new owner took possession.

George Eckerman Washington Alice Yard Pella Jessie Bertha Anderson Chicago Methodist Church J. H. Taylor Murray Smiley Mr. Wilson Ainsworth

Regular stockholders meeting at Washington academy Monday

Regular meeting of stockholders of the Washington academy on Monday June 1 at 2 o clock in the academy building. 89-26 Mr and Mrs Charles Keiser and daughter arrived this morning from a trip to Texas and returned home to Keota on the morning passenger. Dudley Crone returned home to Keota this morning after spending a short time in Davenport on business.

Aprongingham Snouffer, Hughes & Co O. L. Samson Winfield The Washington Academy Academy Charles Keiser Texas Keota Dudley Crone Davenport

Hanlon Visits Son in Washington Area

W. S. Hanlon of Sigourney visited last night at his son Lester Hanlon's east Washington home and returned home this morning.

W. S. Hanlon Sigourney Lester Hanlon East Washington

Miss Mae McFarlane Visits From Des Moines

Westchester May 28 Miss Mae McFarlane of Des Moines visited yesterday with her brother Frank McFarlane. Mr and Mrs W O Ralston were passengers for Washington last evening. The Rev Mr Koopman of Wapello will preach at the United Presbyterian church here Sunday both morning and evening.

Mae McFarlane Des Moines Frank McFarlane W. O. Ralston Washington Mr. Koopman Wapeljo United Presbyterian Church

Republicans of Franklin township Meeting at Schoolhouse

The Republicans of Franklin township will meet at Franklin Center schoolhouse Saturday evening May 30 at 8 o'clock to select a township ticket delegates and committeeman All come By order of committee.

Franklin Township Franklin Center

Root’s Law Practice Worth At Least 250000 Year

The passage notes Mr. Root sacrificed a lucrative New York law practice to join Mr. Roosevelt’s cabinet as premier. It adds he is already wealthy and could forgo more money. The chief justice salary is 13000 annually with full retirement pay.

Mr. Root New York Roosevelt

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