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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1907

Page

5

Local notes and ads from Keota area shopping day

Mrs Tallman near Keota spent the day in the city shopping. Rush Helwick arrived from Rockwell Iowa for a Stevenson Helwick wedding. We offer large reductions on custom suits at poucHERty BROS Monday and Tuesday. Miss Clara White returned from Milwaukee via Chicago. Dr Shoop's Kidney Cure advertised for stomach and kidney relief with Restorative action on nerves.

Rush Helwick Rockwell Iowa Poucherty Bros Clara White Ansom Hester Milwaukee Chicago Shoop

Marriages and Local Moves Highlight County News

Social notes report Mrs. Kate R. Gray's return from Brighton and visits by Mrs. T. J. Easter and Mrs. Harry S. Hazlett to relatives in Washington and Allegheny. Invitations issued for the marriage of Mabel Fordyce to Karl W. Cocklin at Oelwein with plans to start life in Foster Iowa. Teachers Miss Elizabeth Watson Susie Edgington and Messrs Robert Rhea and A Sprague attend the Eastern Iowa Teachers Association in Rock Island. F. G. Sands and J. M. Utterback travel to Rock Island.

Kate R. Gray W.T. Hollen Brighton T. J. Easter Washington J.C. Sullivan Burlington T. H. Hawkins Harry S. Hazlett Allegheny Ella Thompson Mabel Fordyce Karl W. Cocklin M. D W. E. Fordyce Oelwein Foster Iowa Doctor Cocklin Nelle Marsden Elizabeth Watson Susie Edgington Robert Rhea A. Sprague

Death of A. J. Cummings in Riverside

Andy J. Cummings aged eighty four died at his Riverside home after a long illness. A Iowa township resident for fifty years he lived on a farm near Riverside before moving into town last month. Survived by wife and three children Charles S and Joseph E of Riverside and Mrs May Alcorn of Oklahoma. Funeral arrangements pending.

Riverside Get Andy J. Cummings Mr. Cummings Iowa Township Charles S. and Joseph E. Cummings May Alcorn Oklahoma

James Speed Lectures on The Haunt of the Great Blue Heron

James Speed delivered an illustrated lecture last night in Graham focusing on the Great Blue Heron. He described habitats, feeding habits, and sightings to enlighten local residents about the bird.

James Speed

Speed's Bird Portraits Illuminate Kentucky Habits

James Speed lectured on Kentucky birds with photographic demonstrations of the great blue heron and cranes. He described nest architecture and tree habitats, sharing views of dusk light, swampy surroundings, and forest life to spark student interest in nature studies.

Local VISITORS and church services listed in Morning Sun notes

Oct 18 updates show Mr and Mrs Guy Tomlinson of Morning Sun visiting relatives. D N Anwy and others travel to Eskridge Kansas. Miss Loreta Ludlam visits Aunt Dr Hull. Reports include Washington trips by Davis and Davidson families and church services at Presbyterian and Methodist churches with a temperance sermon.

Guy J. Tomlinson Morning Sun D. N. Anwy Eskridge Kaw Mary Margaret May Davis Wm. Davidson Washington A. Davidson C. R. Gallagher R. Orris Burlington Loreta

Funeral Service for Mrs James Casey at St James Church

The funeral for Mrs James Casey was held at 10 30 this morning at St James Catholic Church where she had been a faithful member. Requiem high mass was conducted by Father Sueppel with Fathers Jacobsmeier and Grothe assisting. Altar boys were Paul Critz and grandsons Frank Casey and Martin Whitaker. Pallbearers included John Swift Hugh Dougall John Scannell John Buckley James Tobin and Joseph Wolf. Burial followed at Elim Grove cemetery.

James Casey St. James Catholic Sueppel Jacobsmeier Riverside Grothe Harper Paul Critz Casey Frank Casey Martin Whitaker John Swift Hugh Dougall John Scannell John Buckley James Tobin Joseph Wolf Elim Grove Cemetery

Booths Welcome Son Born Wednesday Near City

Mr and Mrs Bert Booth residing northwest of the city are the parents of a son born on Wednesday at a local residence.

Bert Booth

Mrs Richard Malin Arrives From Junction for City Visit

Mrs Richard Malin and her daughter arrived this morning from the Junction and spent the day visiting with friends and relatives in the city.

Richard Malin

Abductor Takes Daughter From School Route In Illinois Case

A father abducted his 10 year old daughter while she walked home from school in Illinois. He reportedly forced her to travel toward Chicago while the mother, who had been awarded custody by the courts two years earlier, remains separated from the child.

Geo New York Univerty and Bellevue Hospital Medical College New York Post Graduate Medical School Mo. Pacific Y Penops Ashington Laws Bloomtieten Det Nice Der Chienga Longherry

Keota Social Notes Include Visits From Several Nearby Towns

Mr and Mrs Sprague of Columbus Junction arrived for a few days with Rev A L Graham. Mrs Tallman and Miss Hazel Hagist shopped in Washington. Evelyn Bales visited her sister Mrs Rice in Washington. Mrs Roy White returned to Harper after a visit at her parents. Mrs Spaethe and son Lewis of Muscatine and Mrs Alice Papes of Wichita Kan visit Kaota friends. Virgil Pardon left for Oskaloosa to visit. B A Northup returned from Chicago with stock. Isaac Schreckengast and Mrs Anna Schreckengast returned from Washington after a visit at the T A Bailey home.

Sprague Columbus Junction A. L. Graham Tallman Hazel Hagist Washington Evelyn Bales Rice Roy White Harper Spaethe Lewis Muscatine Alice Papes Wichita Kan Virgil Pardon Oskaloosa B. A. Northup Chicago Isaac Schreckengast Anna Schreckengast Keosauqua T. A. Bailey

Bear Killed During Roosevelt Hunting Party Hunt

In Stamboul Louisiana on October 18 a bear was killed near Bearlake after it attacked trailing dogs. One hunter, among Roosevelt's party, fired to save the dogs and end the chase.

Roosevelt Stamboul Bearlake

Football Injury Ends Sterling's Season

Harry Newcomber of Gold township Bureau county broke two bones in his left ankle while playing football. Doctors fear he may be a cripple for life.

Sterling Get Harry Newcomber Gold Township Bureau County Ute

Johnson's Bakery Serves Cherry Pies in City Trade Day

Robert Crail of Oskaloosa called on trade in the city today while customers enjoyed cherry pies at Johnson's bakery, a highlight of the day's offerings.

Johnson's Bakery Robert Crail Oskaloosa

Pain Balm Relieves Quinsy For Otterburn Woman

In November 1901 Mrs. L. Cousins of Otter burn Mich says a quinsy left her throat swollen and breathing difficult. She used Chamberlain's Pain Balm and quickly improved. The product is a liniment useful for sprains and swellings and is sold by Cook and Sherman.

Chamberlain

Bookkeeper marries. salary raise questioned

Junior Partner notes the bookkeeper married six months ago and has not asked for a raise. Senior Partner responds that they must examine his accounts. This exchange appears in the New York World.

New York World

Do It Now Sign Ends Courtship

A brief dialogue shows Hal asking why Tom stopped calling on a girl in a plaid blouse. Tom reveals the girl’s “Do It Now” sign on the center table, which forced him to quit. The piece then humorously notes past skating on improvised footwear.

Hal Ilave Tom London Express

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Ad 19th Century Claim

A vintage advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the most successful remedy for female complaints. It highlights cures for inflammation ulcers and spinal weakness and claims wide countrywide use for women’s ailments lasting over 30 years.

Lydia E. Pinkham Oswego National

Vi enna offers diverse pies and music in town

Wake Neal arrived from Greenfield West Liberty and Des Moines delivering travel reports and addresses. He displayed a sculpture titled Fadelle from Rome showing a boy removing a thorn. A Woman's Relief corps meeting is set for 2:30 PM tomorrow with rolls and Johnson's coffee cakes.

Wake Neal Greenfield West Liberty Des Moines Neal Rome Fadelle

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