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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1905

Page

13

Old soldiers gather at Second U. P. church campfire

A Saturday evening camp fire for visiting veterans and local old soldiers was led by Samuel Gardner of the 2th Iowa. Speeches followed by J Wilson and Col. McNary, with Capt J J Kelley and Capt John S Speer sharing remarks. Music by Rev M F McKirahan and Gold Palmer. About seventy five veterans attended.

U. P Samuel Gardner Iowa W. C. Willadigon 1St Ohio Heavy Artillery J. Wilson Col. McNary J. J. Kelley John 8. Speer General Assembly M. F. McKirahan Topeka Kansas Gold Palmer

Post Office Closed for Decoration Day Holiday

Notice states the post office will close from noon tomorrow until the following day for Decoration Day. The item also notes hot weather bakery specials in Vienna and announces the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. J. Rothschild.

Everine Remedy Eye Cure Ad For The Weak Sight

An old style advertisement claims granulated lids and pink eye, with blurred vision. It touts Eyerine as a positive cure, especially for older people with weak vision, offering the product at B1.00 per bottle from Everine Remedy Co. Box 1066.

Everine Remedy Co

Entre Nous Club and East End Fancy Work Hostesses

The Entre Nous Club will be entertained by Miss Pearl Fox at her East Second Street home Wednesday evening. Mrs EB G Fox will host the East End Fancy Work Club on Wednesday afternoon.

Entre Nous Club Miss Pearl Fox East Second Street EB. G. Fox East, End

Cleared for Action Health Claim Ad

When the body is cleared for action by Dr Kings New Life Pills you can tell it by the bloom of health on the cheeks brightness of the eyes firmness of the flesh and muscles and buoyancy of the mind. At Stewart's drug store 25 cents.

Birthday Gathering at Adams Home in South 9th Avenue

Last Saturday evening about twenty friends of Mr. and Mrs. E EB Adams of South 9th Avenue visited their home to honor Mrs Adams birthday. A four course luncheon was served and all enjoyed the event. The Queen Esther Circle meets this evening at the J T Anderson home with Miss Lucy Johnson. Mr and Mrs BE Neal entertained a few friends Saturday evening in honor of Prof Goldthwaite.

E. EB. Adams South 9Th Avenue Queen Esther Circle Lucy Johnson J. T. Anderson BE. F. Neal Prof. Goldthwaite

Death at Crawfordsville Claims Mrs Minnie Hanna Dillon

Mrs Minnie Hanna Dillon died of heart failure following asthma at age 23. She lived on a farm northwest of Crawfordsville with husband Guy R. Dillon and was daughter of John and Mary Hanna. Funeral at 10 tomorrow morning.

Crawfordsville Minnie Hanna Dillon Committee of Missions Mary Estella Hanna John Hanna West Chester Qual Valley Ill Crookston Minn Guy R. Dillon Lee Ernest

Burial Planned in New Cemetery by United Presbyterian Member

The United Presbyterian Church, of which she was a member, conducted by Rev. E. H. Thompson, announced the interment would take place in the new cemetery.

United Presbyterian Church E. H. Thompson New Cemetery

Rod and Gun Club to hold target shoot tomorrow

Members of the Rod and Gun Club of Washington will hold a target shoot tomorrow afternoon at the southeast ball park. They will have plenty of targets three traps and a good time is expected as nearly all of the members and a few outsiders will be present. Everyone is invited to come and take part in the shoot.

Rod and Gun Club of Washington Ball Park

Post Office Robbers Sentenced in Bond County Case

George Miner Charles Steel and Walter Dix pled guilty to robbing the Stubblefield post office February 19 1905 in Bond county. Each received one year hard labor in Quincy house of correction plus $100 fine and costs. William Kreneh pled guilty to Mulberry Grove post office robbery and was sentenced to three years in Chester penitentiary. Arizona cactus trade grows attracting eastern and European buyers with nurseries near Phoenix and orchards accompanying a planned Arizona garden at Fairmount Park Philadelphia.

Springfield George Miner Charles Steel Walter Dixon Stubblefield Bond County House of Correction Quincy William Kreneh Mulberry Grove Chester

No Chance For Ennut Aunt Ann

A humorous dialogue from a Chicago Tribune cartoon panel shows Miss Mandy quipping that friends at their club clash but still enjoy themselves more than if they agreed. The exchange highlights wit over friction among social club members.

Ennut Aunt Ann Mandy Chicago Tribune

Plax flax industry in the United States struggles

The article notes flax fiber quality overseas with French Irish German and Russian sources leading. In the U S attempts to grow flax have failed due to climate and moisture needs. Some flax is grown but not enough for commercial value and nothing is finished domestically.

Russia

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