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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1908

Page

5

Wanted Helpers for Various Jobs and Sales

Wanted young man for grocery department and girl for order and candy. Bowman Bros. Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance seeks district manager in Washington area with earnings potential 2500 yearly. Confidential. Address H L Williams Davenport Iowa. For sale Poland China male pigs J D Martin phone R23-22. Wanted bright timothy hay by ton phone 347 red. For rent furnished rooms near square inquire Journal office. For sale Durham male calf see J H Humston. For rent cottage inquire Journal office.

Order Candy Dept Bowman Bros Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company Washington and Vicinity H. L. Williams Davenport Iowa Poland China J. D. Martin

Weather forecast for Iowa from Washington report

Special to the Evening Journal reports Iowa will see rain tonight, likely turning to snow flurries. Thursday will be much colder with continued cold conditions.

Washington, D. C The Evening Journal Iowa

Steck Family Plans Thanksgiving Visit to Os ka loosa

Mrs. H. F. Steck and her two children Miss Mary and Henry will travel to Os kaloosa this evening to spend Thanksgiving at the home of William Burnside.

H. F. Steck Miss Mary Henry Oskaloosa William Burnside

Bell at S. U. S. May Vry Item From Iowa City Daily Press

Leigh Bell son of J and Mrs Harry Bell played in Saturdays game for Iowa State University. Bell known for local high school athletics, he is expected to make his mark in university sports as Iowa's line rotated due to injuries. Substitutes Bell Comly Hazard Haggerty Hanson and McDonald showed earnest capable football play in limited time.

Iowa City Daily Press Leigh Bell Harry Bell Leigh Iowa Bell Comly Hazard Haggerty Hanson McDonald

Local Social Notes From Washington and Nearby Visits

November 25 updates list Mrs H Hall and Mrs W A Goble visiting friends in Washington. Miss Tressa Stephens leaves for Thanksgiving with sister Mrs Wm Rainy in Waterloo. Mrs S J Baird of Fairfield arrives for a visit. Clyde Kieper and H Crozier spend yesterday in Washington. Mr and Mrs J M Lord depart for Illinois relatives. Miss Effie Porter shops in Washington. Mr and Mrs Bailey of Pennsylvania visit Rev A S Bailey’s home.

H. Hall W. A. Goble Washington Tressa Stephens Wm. Rainy Waterloo S. J. Baird Fairfield Clyde Kieper H. Crozier J. M. Lord Illinois Effie Porter Mrs. Bailey Pennsylvania Rev A. S. Bailey

Marvin Williams Humorous to Open Crawfordsville Lecture Series

Crawfordsville residents learned Marvin Williams the Humorous will perform at the opera house Saturday at 8 oclock as the first number on the lecture course. Other news notes include home visits, moveswest of Ainsworth, and trips to Winterset Arkansas Kansas and Washington.

Marvin Williams Opera House Robert Young Olds Mt. Pleasant R. G. Kelsey Ainsworth Robert Gormly Thomas McKee Winterset Iowa D. L. Baird Fairfield

Foley's Orino Laxative Promises Permanent Constipation Cure

Claim states it will permanently cure constipation by stimulating digestive organs to act naturally. Advertises as not gripey and pleasant to take with no continual laxative use after Orino, Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Lemmon's Pharmacy

Thanksgiving Floral Visit Prompt From Keck Flora Co

A playful notice from Keck Flora Co promotes taking a box of flowers to visit friends on Thanksgiving Day or having them delivered. The ad lists phone numbers 91 and 123 and color references green and blue for the arrangements.

Keck Flora! Co

Brookhart Reports Des Moines Inauguration Events

Col. W. Brookhart has returned from Des Moines where he attended the legislature meeting and witnessed the inauguration ceremonies for Lieutenant Governor Garst as governor and Governor Cummins moving to the United States senate. He reports the day went off in fine shape.

8. W. Brookhart Des Moines Garst Cummins United States Senate Brookhart

Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Winter Lung Cure

Winter illnesses like pneumonia pleurisy and consumption are warned of. Advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for coughs and colds and to strengthen lungs before winter. Lemmon's Pharmacy promotes the remedy.

Foley Lemmon’s Pharmacy

First Church of Christ Scientist Posts Thanksgiving Service Cancelled

Notice that no Thanksgiving service will be held at the First Church of Christ Scientist due to incomplete interior repairs.

First Church of Christ, Scientist

Minick sisters plan Iowa City visit this evening

The Misses Pansy and Elsie Minick will travel to Iowa City tonight to visit their sister Miss Lillian, a university student, spending tomorrow with her. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Hise and Miss Ella Reister also plan a trip to West Liberty tomorrow to spend the day at the Ed Hise home.

Pansy Elsie Minick Iowa City Lillian University J. G. Hise Ella Reister West Liberty Ed Hise

Thanksgiving Service Union Meeting at City Churches

All city churches hold a joint Thanksgiving service tomorrow at 10 30 AM at the Baptist church. The Rev J Abels of the emerine area church will deliver the annual sermon.

Baptist Church J. ©. Abels Emerine Area

Tragic Mediterranean Boat Disaster Claims 200 Dead

A deadly incident in the Mediterranean leaves about 200 people dead after a vessel sinks and passengers perish in the sea, with authorities and aid efforts mobilizing to recover bodies and assist survivors.

Local piano dealer counters out of town offers

J. O. Caner proprietor of Caner Music Store in South Side Square Washington argues that local customers can get the same piano lines with full factory guarantees, home trial and easy payments, urging buyers to shop locally before going out of town. He claims his prices are reasonable and vows to keep business in town.

Washington J. O. Caner Caner South Side Square

Sardina burns near Malta causing heavy loss of life

The Ellerman liner Sardina burned off Valette Island Malta as a storm hampered rescue efforts. Nearly 200 people perished with many jumping overboard in panic and others trapped or overwhelmed by flames. Rescue attempts were impeded by rough seas.

Local residents depart for visits and Thanksgiving plans

Miss Vernal Roberts leaves for Keota to visit friends. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Hays return from West Chester. Mr. and Mrs. G T Auld depart for Polk City to visit relatives. John Perkins visits city relatives. Miss Margaret Young heads to Grundy Center for Thanksgiving at home. Mrs. C Bruty to Iowa City to stay with relatives. Rev A L Graham travels from Keota to Columbus Junction. Will Brady family leave for Wyman for Thanksgiving. Miss Mabel Buckley arrives from Iowa City to spend holidays at home.

Mrs. Chas. Hays West Chester Margaret Young Grundy Center Will Brady Wyman Mabel Buckley U. S Iowa City

Ladies Aid Plans December 5 Bazaar At M E Church

The Ladies Aid of the M E church has worked for months preparing articles for their annual bazaar with a December 5 sale date. The display aims to surpass prior years and offers a chance to buy fancy and useful items at bargains while supporting the helper group’s charitable efforts.

M. E. Church Sveral

Bucklen Arnica Salve Praised by Maine Resident

A. F. Hardy of East Wilton Maine touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve noting it cures sores boils ulcers and burns and has saved many doctor bills. The product is priced at 25 cents at J E Lemmon's drug store.

Bucklen A. F. Hardy East Wilton Maine J. E. Lemmon

Rainfall Totals Boost Drought-Stricken Cisterns and Roads

The rainfall last night measured .25 inches while the night before brought .56 inches and the previous day .58 inches, totaling 1.39 inches. The rain was badly needed as many cisterns were drying up and roads grew dusty.

Wake Neal Nominated for Iowa Senate Secretary Post

Wake Neal, currently in Texas, is pushed by many friends for the Iowa state senate secretary role. Supporters say he will fill the position with credit due to his natural qualifications and community praise for his elevation to an honorable post.

Wake Neal Gulf Coast Country Texas Iowa State Senate Neal

Local notes on departures from Royall and area

Home grown celery at the Royall Market and residents including Manton Hebner leaving for Iowa City for the day. Mrs A Warren heads to Lawson Iowa to visit relatives. Mrs Arthur Dayton travels to Rutledge Iowa for a visit as neighbors share updates.

the Royall Manton Hebner Iowa City H. Knecht Arthur Dayton Rutledge Iowa

Thanksgiving Travel Notices and Family Visits Across Town

Mrs. W. A. Whiting and Jefe visited Roscoe to share Thanksgiving with friends. Miss Bessie Shreves traveled to Brighton while Miss Bessie Curran went to Verdi to join Mr. and Mrs. Everett Shearer for the holiday. Mrs. C. E. Emberling and children left for Hiteman Iowa to visit Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Young. The Youngs plan to be with their daughter Mrs. Behrens in Waterloo for Thanksgiving.

W. A. Whiting Roscoe Bessie Shreves Brighton Bessie Curran Verdi Everett Shearer C. E. Emberling Hiteman Iowa Mrs A. L. Young Waterloo Mrs. Behrens

Evening Travelers and Local Visits Highlight Small Town

TO NIGHT Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bartholomew of Tennant Iowa left for Kansas City after visiting with Mr. and Mrs. McKenzie and returned to Winfield this morning after seeing their daughter Mrs. James Oarden. Miss Mary Hoover of Ypsilanti Mich returned home this morning after visiting her sister Mrs. Carl Roberts. Mr. and Mrs 8 Smith of Corinth Miss left for Emerson Iowa after visiting many friends in this city. Attractive magazine clubbing rates offered by T B Vogt News Dealer opposite the Post Office. 3t-eod-5t.

J. W. Bartholomew Tennant, Iowa Kansas City Mrs. McKenzie Winfeld James Oarden Mary Hoover Ypsilanti, Mich Carl Roberts Smith Corinth Miss Emerson Iowa T. B. Vogt P. O

Correction notice for WWU meeting rescheduled

A meeting announced for Friday afternoon is changed to Saturday at 2 30 due to members unable to attend Friday. The gathering will be held at the home of the president.

U. U

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Turkey Mutual the Evening Journal Orville Elder Washington, Ia Office East Main Street Washington. Mutual Deal Carnes Ratliff Com.co Honard L. McCleery Union Stock Yards Chicago Anderson & Wilson Journal Royal Cigar Co Niente Frank McClean Timothy Durham J. H. Humston Journal Office Letts Bros. Ainsworth Lowa the County News Crawfordsville Mediterranean Sea Valette Island Malta Ellerman Sardina Medit Erranean Sea Vernal Roberts Keota G. T. Auld Polk City John Perkins City C. Bruty A. L. Graham Columbus Junction Senate SAR DR. Price
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