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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1906

Page

5

Fresh home made fudges at Ewings candy kitchen

Mrs B La Rue departed this afternoon for Milwaukee Mrs Will Ditmar of Brighton pending Sunday with friends in his sty begs home this afternoon after Andrew McElhinney departed this afternoon on No 2% after spending week with his parents Mr and Mrs J McElhinney Mr and Mrs Elwyn Latta came in at urday night for a visit with relatives They leave tonight for Newark city where they will live in the future George H Craig the real estate man Riverside wrote in the city Saturday evening on his way home from Brafford Texas with a party of land seekers James D Patterson of Kalona was met this morning and brought with Jim Frank Strabala who is returning to his home in Sedalia Mo after staying with his parents Mr and Mrs Stratala both of whom are sick the mother not expected to live the son is unable to stay longer because of illness of his wife in Missouri

Andrew McElhinney Thisfternoon J. McElhinney Elwyn Latta Relatves Newark City Geo. H. Craig Riverside Brafford Texas James D. Patterson Kalona Jim Frank Strabala Sedalia Ohn Stratala Missouri Kittie Carrie Evans Columbus Junction S. B. Sands Washington W.T. Hollen Clara O'Hanlon Rubio Kate Gray A. E. Spalding Yard Bloomington Baptist Church Lillian Olds Eva Easter Bolan Monument Dealer Muscatine Walter Jennings Johnson Home Columbus City Jack Foster Stillwater Klahoma J. M. Stewart W. W. Moore Edna Emma Hazen M. D. Yard Crawfordsville New Sharon Iowa Arthur Dodds Wellman J. W. Kirkpatrick M. AL. Miller Elizabeth Malin KR. Miller J. T. Long E. Stotler Allegheny Rose Hill

Genuine Scranton Coal Keeps Anderson Hustling

Anderson promotes genuine Scranton Coal sold in large steel, dust proof cars with low breakage. He urges buyers to purchase this fall.

Anderson Scranton

People and Places in Ainsworth Oct 8

Neighborhood notes list residents and visitors to Ainsworth and nearby towns. Kittie and Carrie Evans visited grandparents in Columbus Junction. Families from Rubio and Washington shopped, visited, or attended church.

Miss Georgia Hobart Visits Sister in Winfield

Oct 8 notes show Miss Georgia Hobart of Winfield visiting sister Miss Alice Hobart. Local residents attend services at United Presbyterian church and various neighbors travel to Washington. H Manners leaves for Iowa City for facial neuralgia surgery. Clark Eckerman and others conduct business in town.

Georgia Hobart Winfield Alice Hobart Griswold Columbus Junction J. R. Rickey Rob Cook Near Washington Jennie Cook West Chester United Presyterian Church J. F. Buxbaum Washington T. W. Rickey L. L. Teas Edith Haccon Brothers Olena Ill H. Manners Iowa City Clark Eckerman Hugh McCleery W. H. Riley

Local Visitors Attend Services and Event in Keota

Mr and Mrs Will Holmes and Vera of Williamsburg visited Mrs J J Arnold. Rev Patterson preached at the Methodist church. Mrs B Jones and baby from Washington spent Sunday with Mrs Arnold. Rev Hills of Oskaloosa, head of Central Holiness college, preached at the Presbyterian church. Mr Brinkley formerly a local photographer presented a magic lantern show at the Christian church Saturday night. A fair sized crowd attended.

Will Holmes Vera Williamsburg J. J. Arnold Patterson Methodist Church B.jones Baby Washington Arnold Hills Oskaloosa Central Holiness College Presbyterian Church Brinkley Christian Church

Chicago barber Jack Monahan visits old Wellman friends

Oct. report notes Jack Monahan of Chicago visiting longtime Wellman friends. The Newt Gard ner, Wm. Hamilton and Tom Flaherty sale bills are out for a joint horse and mule sale.

Jack Monahan Chicago Wellman Newt Gardner Wm. Hamilton Tom Flaherty

West Chester Social Roundup Notes and Local Changes

West Chester reports visits by John Heaton and wife from Washington after a two week Webster trip. F G Chesley relocates his house on J B Crayne addition. W S Boyer and wife visited near Richland. Scarlet fever cases remain light and improving. Miss Jennie Cook spent Sunday at Crawfordsville. Clarke Eckertman plans a poultry building and poultry purchase.

John Heaton Washington Webster F. G. Chesley J. B. Crayne W. S. Boyer Richland Jennie Cook Crawfordsville Clarke Eckertman

Trees at roadsides and roadside beauty in Good Roads

The article argues for planting trees and shrubs along highways to preserve moisture and shade, aiding road longevity. It cites differing state approaches, advocates for fruit and nut trees, and promotes roadside flowers to enhance landscape appeal and utility.

Good Roads Tusea Dam France

Death of Miss Ella Ferguson in Crawfordsville

Mary Ella Ferguson daughter of Samuel and Elsie A. Ferguson died at their home two miles west of Crawfordsville Sunday at 12 20 after ten months illness of gastric ratarrh. Born January 15 1859 in Crawford Township she lived here all her life and was member of the United Presbyterian church. She is survived by her father and mother, one brother Robert and sister Lizzie. Funeral services were held at one o clock conducted by Rev W G Robertson of the U P church.

Crawfordsville Mary Ella Ferguson Samuel Elsie A. Ferguson Here Crawford Township United Presbyterian Church Robert Ferguson Lizzie Ferguson W. G. Robertson U. P. Church

Road Work in Missouri Corn Belt Shows Poor Results

A writer criticizes annual road grading practices in Missouri arguing that piling weeds sods and soil at road centers wastes effort. He urges building a durable earth road each year and notes danger of mudholes and persistent moisture when centers are left piled with rubbish.

Missouri Corn Belt I’armer and Stockman

An Intelligent Dog Demonstrates Notable Canine Intelligence

J L Brookhart recounts a hunting dog’s clever feat as it retrieves a pigeon. The young dog initially fails a high fence jump, then lowers the pigeon through the fence, backs off, and makes a second attempt to jump, delivering the prey to its owner.

J. L. Brookhart Jim

Band Concert Postponed By Power Failure

Due to a Saturday night power outage the band was unable to perform. They will hold the concert on Tuesday night instead, providing residents another chance to enjoy the program.

Band Boys

Rest Room Association Officers Plan Wednesday Meeting

Notice calls an officers and executive board meeting of the Rest Room Association for Wednesday afternoon at 3 20 by order of the president.

Rest Room Association

Local residents return from city and attend funeral

Hlomer Stevens Olive Todd and other residents traveled to Columbus Junction and Crawfordsville for weekend visits and a funeral. Mr and Mrs Wal Cherryholmes and Andrew Ferguson attended the Miss Ejla Ferguson funeral in Crawfordsville. Mrs Edgington and Mrs Simmons returned from Rock Island. Foley’s Honey and Tar advertised as a cough remedy in the local paper.

Will Smiley Ainsworth Wal Cherryholmes Andrew Ferguson Crawfordsville Ejla Ferguson Wm. Edgington Simmons Rock Island H. H. Killmer Sigourney D. B. Howard Jan

Tom McClean Opens New Feed Mill in Town

Tom McClean announces a newly started feed mill offering prompt, attentive service for all orders. The business pledges careful handling and reliable grinding of feed to meet customer needs.

Tom McClean McLean

WOUNDS BRUISES AND BUNS DISCOVERIES IN HEALING

Antiseptic dressings can heal wounds faster before inflammation sets in reducing maturation time by about one third. Chamberlain's Pain Balm shares the principle, healing injuries quickly, alleviating pain, and preventing blood poisoning. For sale by Cook & Sherman and Stewart's pharmacy.

Chamberlain Cook & Sherman and Stewart's Pharmacy

New Department to Improve U S Highways Announced

The American Motor Car Manufacturers association announces a forthcoming department to handle highway improvements nationwide. Officials note fewer than 10 percent of U S roads are improved and urge legislation and public support to raise U S highway quality.

American Motor Car Manufacturers’ Association United States Cleveland Plain Dealer America

Foley’s Honey and Tar Cough Medicine Ad Claim

A vintage drugstore ad certifies that all druggists will refund your money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure your cough or cold. It claims to stop the cough, heal the lungs and prevent serious results from a cold. It mentions curing Ja arippe cough and preventing pneumonia and consumption. Contains no opiates. The genuine product is in a yellow package. Efase substitutes. All druggists.

Foley Oley

Towns Platted Along New Lines Spur Expansion

Florence and Cresbard in South Dakota platted with six elevators lumber yards and 60 buildings under construction. One million bushels of grain to be marketed as the country settles toward the James River valley. Brentford and Cresbard near Aberdeen listed private lot sales and rapid growth projections with towns of about 1000 residents. Thomas Way as Town Site Agent for the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway reports the plan dated Oct 20.

Florence Brentford Spink County James River Valley Cresbard Faulk County S. C Thomas Way Minneapolis & St. Louis R. K. Co Aberdeen

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