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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1909

Page

4

Death of Rep DeArmond in Butler Fire Report

Special to The Evening Journal reports Representative David DeArmond aged sixty five burned to death in the Butler Missouri home fire. In Cherry Illinois another miner was rescued and a fresh rescue force entered the St Paul mine hoping to recover additional survivors.

The Evening Journal Kansas City David DeArmond Congress DeArmond Butler Cherry Ill St. Paul Hopef

Fire Traps Miners at St Paul Mine In Deep Cavings

A blaze began in the second gallery of the St Paul mine causing large dirt cavings that may hinder rescue efforts for days. Authorities fear miners may die of starvation if not found and rescued promptly.

Evening Journal O Cherry St. Paul

Death of Dr Brice in Keota

Dr R S Brice, the oldest practicing physician in Keota, died this morning after a month long illness. A longer obituary will be published tomorrow.

Keota Evening Journal R. S. Brice

Finest Poultry Advertises In Crone Ort ez & Co Market

Crone Ortiz Co advertises top turkeys geese ducks and chickens on the market with call to pick from best poultry available. Lumber yards closed all Thanksgiving day by Pauls Lumber Co Bowman & Knupp A H Wallace & Son.

CRONE Ortez & Cov Ortez & CO

Local News Notes and Community Visits

Mark Campbell joined a brief morning visit with Haskins. Mrs. William Libe visited her sister Mrs. William Horning in Keota who is ill. E. T. Wiley shows improvement but remains in serious condition. Nellie Anderson returned home from visiting Miss Helen Work in West Liberty. Indoor baseball at Commercial club gym tonight admission ten cents. M L Fuller left for Peoria after visiting Supt A C Fuller. Mrs. M P Miller left for Chicago due to son Max’s illness. Max had an appendectomy at the University hospital and is recovering.

William Libe Keota William Horning Nellie Anderson Helen Work West Liberty M. P. Miller Chicago Max Chicago University

Property sale in Washington county dirt unit sold at $325 per acre

Will Crozier sold ten acres of unimproved Washington county land to Edwin Griffith for 325 dollars per acre. The author comments the price is fair for common land in the area and notes Washington county dirt is not in high excess.

Mer Poland China Will Crozier Washington Edwin Griffith Washington County Casey Bros Iowa

Organizing Meeting Planned for Button Workers’ Benefit

W C Roy of Muscatine arrives to organize a local branch. Knupp's hall hosts a meeting tonight with T Gleyson the supreme president to give an address.

W. C. Roy Muscatine Button Workers’ Benefit Association Knupp's Hall T. ¥. Gleyson

To Cure a Cold in One Day Claim

An advertisement promises a one day cold cure with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. The box bears E W Grove’s signature and costs 25 cents.

E. W. Grove

Blacksmith Shops in City to Close for Thanksgiving

City announces all blacksmith shops will close for the Thanksgiving holiday. The closure applies to the entire day with shops resuming the following business day.

I am made of white sugar and you are made of brown sugar

A three year old boy asks his mother what he is made of. She replies sugar because he is sweet. He later tells a colored companion they are made of white and brown sugar, illustrating playful racial language from the era.

Lewis

Loss settlements listed by Far mer's Mutual Insurance in Washington county

Secretary Sidney Coon of Far mer's Mutual Insurance association of Washington county attended the city Saturday and approved adjustments of claims totaling many items. Names include Herman Schultz West Ches J M Shalla Kalona Harry Kleese West Chester Sarah F Brown Wellman Ed Duvall West Chester Barbara Brandt Wellman Jos K Rich Noble Ween and O A Kessler Riverside Frank Parcelle Brighton R Feltz Keota Peter Sparrier Richland Wm H McCarney Columbus Junction M C Jones Wellman Tom O Flarity Wellman and others with losses ranging from stray damages to houses cattle hay and grain fire related losses and vehicle and horse damages.

Sidney Coon Farmer’s Mutual Insurance Association of Washington County Herman Schultz West Ches- Rtp OROAR J. M. Shalla Kalona Harry Kleese West Chester Sarah FE. Brown Wellman Ed E. Duvall Tian Leo Pei Rr Boc Barbara Brandt Frank Parcelle Brighton R. Feltz Keota Cow Peter Sparrier Richland Wm. H. McCarney Columbus Junction Horse M. C. Jones Mare Tom O'Flarity

Thanksgiving silverware appeal from Lemmon jewelers

The ad urges shoppers to upgrade dull worn silverware with Rogers ware claiming it is the best and notes imitation Rogers goods. It highlights window displays with spoons priced 1.50 to 4.50 knives and forks 3.50 to 4.50 carving sets 2.50 to 8.00 and invites customers to visit Co. S LEMMON.

Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Coughs Quickly

Foley's Honey and Tar advertised as a remedy to cure coughs strengthen lungs and expel colds. Promoted for its genuine formula in a yellow package available at Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.

Foley Lemmon’s Wd McElhinney Drug Co

Astral Color Works Cure Declared By Enthusiasts

A column extols astral color therapy promising health and happiness if the color is worn. One woman warns the cure could worsen illness and happiness may not arise unless it is becoming and worn with belief.

Forced Into Exile Then Healed by New Discovery

Wm Upchurch of Glen Oak Oklahoma was driven from home by a severe lung cough. After months away he returned nearly dead until using Dr King's New Discovery. Six bottles restored his health. The medicine claims to cure coughs colds hoarseness sore throat grip bronchitis hemorrhages asthma croup whooping cough. 50¢ and 1.00 trial bottles guaranteed by J B Lemmon.

Wm. Upchurch Glen Oak Okla Dr. King J. B. Lemmon

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FOX & Dewey Wausic and Art Store CANER/ MUSIC CO New Budgies CIA Wason Transfer & Storage Comp Pleasant View Pruit & Poultry Farm A. W. Dodder Plymouth Lowa Rep Parmond Missouri Gresswan St. Paul Mine Cherry, HL DR. Brice Lennon Phar Magy Mark Campbell Haskins T. Wiley Commercial Club Gymnasium M. Ll. Fuller Supt A. C. Fuller Peoria Jos Co. S& Lemmon Jeweler & Optometrist Anderson & Wilson Chichester Rand Edmund D. Morrison EPVE Geod the Howeight St. Louis, Mo
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