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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1906
Page
4
The Mississippi gubernatorial hopeful Charles Scott plans a traditional horseback campaign. He will travel with his committee from town to town, camping out when towns are missed, aiming to show the public a simple life now and after election.
St Bernard monks recently used a new high power motor car built to haul heavy luggage from Martigny to the Grand St Bernard hospice on the mountain summit. Next summer they will launch a regular automobile service for tourists to the hospice.
A Boston physician promotes a novel treatment for nervous prostration urging patients to use a typewriter. The doctor claims the act of operating the machine provides needed concentration and soothing focus for nerves on edge.
The Boston Record notes Brighton is troubled by tramps and cites a well known residence displaying the sign Our dog is not vegetarian? the caption highlights the humorous call on a local home amid street disorder.
A humorous admonition from E. Kiser addressing young Cuby about troubles and self reliance. The speaker vows to help, compares past cures to current woes, and hints at medical care with a light tone despite concerns about bills.
Edw. Wellman visited the city today while Rev. Routledge announces Sunday sermons at the Baptist church. Several residents returned home after visits or shopping with updates on health and recent travel. An array of small events, farewells, and local notices conclude with a medical ad for Foley's Honey and Tar.
Washington Iowa October 2 1906 The Washington County Bar Association passes resolutions of respect for Judge John T Scott who is ending eight years of public service and winding up his last term in the sixth judicial district. The note expresses regret and best wishes for his happiness and peace in retirement.
The article lists daylight lengths in major cities: Hamburg longest seventeen hours shortest seven. Stockholm eighteen and a half hours to five and a half. St Petersburg nineteen to five. Finland reaches twenty one and a half. Northern Norway sees sun above horizon May 21 to July 2. Spitsbergen experiences three months and a half of longest day.
The Great Eastern, designed for cable laying, was broken up near Liverpool after a period on view as a show ship. A Liverpool clothing firm hired her for advertising and a season of catchpenny shows including a circus in the cable tank and Coney Island style exhibitions across her deck.
Dr and Mrs Clyde Boice hosted a six oclock dinner Monday at South Marion Avenue in honor of Mrs J C Boices birthday with about a dozen guests including out of town visitor Mrs Lloyd Latta of Racine Wisconsin Other entertaining included Mr and Mrs Thomas Johnson Mr and Mrs Henry Miller Mr and Mrs Eli Warfel and Miss Ella McKinney at the A Miller home The Women s Home Missionary society of the Methodist church will meet at 650 tonight at Mrs Kate Wilsons home with Miss Josephine Corbin the New York City deaconess to attend
Miss Martha A. Wilson and Mr. J. P. Farris wed at six in the bride’s rooms above the J. O. Smith grocery with Rev. Sawhill officiating. A dinner for relatives followed, then an eight o'clock reception. The couple’s friends extend best wishes for happiness. A Twentieth Century Reading Circle meeting and a mandolin club formation were noted in brief community items.
The Fulton and McConnaughy families shared a dinner today with Dr. and Mrs. E. M. McConnaughy to celebrate the couple’s first wedding anniversary.
About forty six relatives and friends of Mr and Mrs Henry Alter of Coppock helped them celebrate their fortieth wedding anniversary on Sunday last. All of the couple's children excepting one attended as they enjoyed a social day and a large noon dinner with many presents from their children.
Franklin and West Chester precinct Republicans meet in caucus at Center school house to nominate a township ticket. The gathering is set for Saturday evening October 6 at 8 o clock.
In District Court the Flynn vs Finch case concludes testimony and Judge Scott takes the matter under advisement. Arguments will be submitted in writing and the judge will hand down a decision later.
Mrs William Smiley visits at J B Crail home. Mr and Mrs J KR McKain of Brighton shop in the city. Dick Norris left for Nira due to his grandfather illness. Dr Gardner from Winfield arrived from Iowa City and returned home on the Burlington. Mrs David Kilgore returns to West Chester after visiting relatives. Ralph Junkin and Philip J Grail depart on the Firefry to Keota to join the band for the celebration.
Mrs W L Gilpatrick of Danforth Maine claims her mother aged 70 was revived after six months on Electric Bitters. She describes twenty years of severe dyspepsia cured, with renewed strength and activity. The seller promotes the product as a universal restorative healing stomach liver kidneys blood malaria biliousness weakness and nerves. Price six cents guaranteed by Stewart's drug store.
The Anglo-American rifle match at Creedmoor N Y has begun. The Seventh New York National Guard won the 500 and 600 yard events by a total of thirty points.
Kansas City notice announces Iowa Central will sell round trip tickets from October 5 to 9 for $9.10, applicable to Brighton. Tickets must be used by October 16 or November 1 with 50 cent fee. For details, contact agents or A. B. Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis Minnesota.
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