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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1906
Page
5
Jerry Eckerman arrived from Havre this morning Mrs Hervey Bell returned from Chicago Wednesday night Miss Mae Harley of West Chester was a city visitor yesterday
Advertisement touts genuine Scranton Coal kept by Anderson, packaged in large steel, dust proof cars. Claims low breakage and promises supply this fall.
A flurry of social notes detail deliveries and visits across towns. Miss Corbin the New York deaconess speaks at Keota and next Sunday at local M E church. Several families travel to Keota, Burlington, Chicago, and Crawfordsville while others return from visits.
Mrs. Albert Kuhn of Washington returns from visit as fire crews respond to a gasoline stove explosion at the Hl. H. Reinert residence. No major damage reported. Grace Alle of Harper and Miss Williams of Oskaloosa attend yesterday’s celebration. Mrs. Schiltz and son Henry visit Pete Stein in town. Peter Sheis of Sigourney guests at John Reinert home.
Oct 5 notices show Mr MeJunkin moving from Keota to Wellman to work in the produce house. Mr Webster buys the Wes Whetstine property and will move in soon. D C Bloomenstein buys the Thecohman property. Several Wellman residents return from Cedar Rapids carnival and Davenport court with some remaining for sixty days.
Oct 5 reports include Rev L L Hamilton visiting Rose Hill, Mrs J J Cocklin arriving from Washington, and Mrs J K Stewart visiting with others from Washington and California. It lists Sunday church services for Presbyterian and Methodist churches with texts and a guest speaker Eva Shaw from Ottumwa.
Mrs. F. Shaffer and daughter of Wellman shopped in the city yesterday. Arnold Twiggs, ill lately, is reported to be improving. Mrs. Malone and children of Magcaitine visit Tom Moothart’s. Mrs. Louise McAtlin returns home to Havre after a visit at Verdi. Sarah Bennett goes to Crawfordsville to stay with her son Charley. Allen Paschal of Columbus Junction travels to Crawfordsville to visit the Paschal home. W Huston returns home from a visit with Ed McFarland in northeast Washington. Rev. A L Davidson, from Traer synod, passes home to Lenox. Rev. and Mrs. A L Graham travel to Keota after attending synod at Traer.
The Columbia Pharmacy reports rising Hyomei sales as fall catarrh rises in Washington. Start Hyomei at first symptoms to prevent chronic trouble. inhaled oils reach nose throat and lungs. If not satisfied the store guarantees refund. extra bottles cost ten cents each.
W A Wilson traveled to Knoxville on business. Sam Wolf left for Chicago for several days on business. Mrs Cocklin visits Crawfordsville to spend time with her mother. Rev Robertson and Gault returned from the Synod meeting at Traer Iowa. Woodmen lodge from Columbus Junction attended a meeting. three new candidates joined. J C Wright passed through town from Pittsburg after his wife’s accident. H Benn in Denver reports being ahead of the game. Florence and nearby towns noted with industrial growth and grain markets. Towns Brentford Cresbard James River valley and Way Town Site Agent indicate rapid expansion and private lot sales. Oct 20, Aberdeen via Minneapolis & St. Louis R K Co.
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