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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1907

Page

2

Public Sale on Farm Northwest of Washington

Teeter and Lathrop auctioneers offer a full farm sale on the Lexington road Thursday at 10 am. Goods include horses cattle sheep hogs farm machinery and more with credit terms over $10 and cash discounts for sums over that amount. Lunch will be served on the grounds. Dr J H Hull notes a local coon club active in Ainsworth with members patrolling the Louisa county line.

Teeter & Lathrop Washington Lexington Road Trotts Durham Poland McCormick Mower Hayes Emerson J. H. Humston J. A. McCoy J. H. Hull Ainsworth Hall Louisa County Jess Marr H. B. Hamilton Samuel Stephens Et al Doctor Hull

Dr Shoop Restorative Claims Nerve Strengthening Cure

A vintage health ad promises relief for weak stomach and heart nerves using Dr. Shoop's Restorative. It claims internal nerve strengthening can erase symptoms and offers free mailed samples from Racine Wisconsin with a test to prove effectiveness. Sold by J H Stewart.

Shoop Racine Wis J. H. Stewart

Missions at Valley Evangical church hosts two great meetings

The Evangelical church at Valley held morning and evening missions gatherings with Rev. J. Nuesch of Keokuk and Rev. R. Huebner of Grace Hill delivering eloquent talks. The German Evangelical synod leader impressed attendees through hours of speech as the mission work and church responsibility were highlighted. Choir performances complemented the event and the mission offering reached 65.30.

Evangelical Church Valley J. Nuesch Keokuk R. Huebner Grace Hill Doctor Nuesch German Evangelical Synod Home Mission Board

Bradt to Lecture at Presbyterian Church Wednesday

Chas E Bradt central district secretary of the Board of Foreign Missions of the Presbyterian Church of America will lecture at the Presbyterian church Wednesday evening replacing the 7 30 prayer meeting. No collection or admission fee. An expected large turnout.

Chas. E. Bradt Board of Foreign Missions The Presbyterian Church of America Presbyterian Church

Laxative Bromine Nine Tablets Claim Cold Cure

A vintage ad promotes Laxative Bromine Nine Tablets as a one day cure for a cold. It claims a refund from druggists if the remedy fails and features E. W. Geove’s signature on each box.

E. W. Geove

Peoria Realtor Leonard Hillis Visits Old City

Leonard Hillis of Peoria Illinois is visiting at the home of his brother in law John A. McCall and other relatives. He formerly lived in this city, later moving to Peoria where he built a successful real estate career.

Leonard Hillis Peoria, Ll John A. McCall Mr. Hillis Peoria

Reverend Fred Elliott Arrives to Fill Local Appointment

The Reverend Fred Elliott arrived from Waterloo last evening to fill an appointment here for the Reverend W R Sawhill.

Fred Elliott Waterloo W. R. Sawhill

Mrs James Paul Arrives From East for Visit

Mrs James Paul arrived last evening to spend a few days visiting at the Geo Paul home.

James Paul Geo. Paul

Foley's Honey and Tar safe under Pure Food and Drug law

Notice to our customers states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or other harmful drugs and is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults. Sold by all druggists.

Foley

Happenings in Kalona County Communities

Kalona notes from October recount visits and social calls across towns. A. M. Wray and Ora Rogers went to Oskaloosa. Mrs. Tansey visited Riverside. Eunice Snyder clerks at Bon Ton. J. M. Bonham wired a new cistern. Earl Fry visited Iowa City. Faith and Laura Means visited home folks. Mrs. Snider and Mrs. Huff were Wellman visitors. K Mauck and family of Washington visited Kalona. Blanche Snair began Saturday work at Chicago store. Fredericks visited near Washington. Durst family visited the mother in Washington.

A. M. Wray Oratogers Oskaloosa Tansey Riverside Eunice Snyder Bon Ton J. M. Bonham Earl Fry Iowa City Faith Laura Means F. M. Snider P. J. Huff Wellman K. Mauck Washington Blanche Snair Chicago Frederick John F. Durst Mr. Durst

Valley items note dances, travel, and a fatality

Oct 21 notes describe fine weather and corn gathering, a well attended sale at Jesse Harvey's, plans to move to New Mexico in December, church attendance at Valley, a dance at Len Richards' home, and several local visits. Miss Winnie Black is reported killed, with other residents visiting relatives and attending events across the area.

Jesse Harvey New Mexico Valley Len Richards Will Brinning Cora Snyder Charley McKinstry Ladies’ Aid Society Oscar Rittenhouse Nellie Robertson Jake Holle

Illnesses and social visits in Talleyra id area

John Marquis is very ill at this writing. Several visitors from Sigourney Knoxville Des Moines and Keota call on E Grubb family. Families Detmerly Wolfe and daughter Evelyn host guests from Prairie Flower and nearby areas. Local notes mention wood hauling corn shelling and a farm sale. Arthur Doty sells 154 acres for 80 dollars an acre and plans to move to Canada next spring.

John Marquis Downs Sigourney Haull Herrick Knoxville Miss Herrick Des Moines Eb. Sanders Keota E. Grubb Verne Wolfe Evelyn Prairie Flower Henry John Detmerly Near Nira Our Town Robert McCaleb Dublin Joe Augustine Valley John Brownhousen Mike Trier Dutch Creek Arthur Doty Mr. Doty Canada

Rural Route Three Social and Family Notices

Oct 21 reports activities around Washington and nearby towns. Glen Beal works for uncle Laken Bartholow while Earl Smith has house painting. E. 8. Bishop and family Sundayed at Sherm Brindley home. Willie Snyder surprised Arthur Durst guests Saturday evening. Frank Jackson delivered corn to Washington. H. H. Brinning family visited Washington relatives. Second United Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting met at I. K. Beal home.

Glen Beal Laken Bartholow Earl Smith Prairie Flower Bishop Sherm Brindley Washington Willie Snyder Arthur Durst H. W. Horning Goodman Frank Jackson H. H. Brinning Second United Presbyterian Church of Washington I. K. Beal

Marvel of Washington Promises Skin Cure Ad

Letter from F M Marvel of Washington Ia extols D D D as the best instant relief for eczema and skin diseases. Freely offers pamphlets and notes the product’s safety and pleasant application. Also mentions local news items from Washington including visits, events, and a piano trial at Robert Turkington’s home.

F. M. Marvel Washington Cook & Sherman

Mrs Marguerite Black Called to Beardstown by Message

Mrs Marguerite Black was summoned to Beardstown Illinois on Sunday by a telegram or message indicating an urgent family matter requiring her presence. Further details were not provided in the fragment.

Marguerite Black Beardstown, Il

Miss Mamie McCreedy Visits Friends in Red Oak

Miss Mamie McCreedy of Washington was the guest yesterday of Mrs. Dick Hughes and left in the afternoon to visit friends at Red Oak, as reported by the Fairfield Journal on Oct. 18.

J. F. Frain Brighton T. A. Jones Winfield Hoopsier Bend Mis. Porter Rippe Conner Mercantile Co Burlington Eva Jones Washington Edith Chesney Keota Eathel Jenness Abbey Mr. Wallace Covenanter Church Robert Turkington Mamie McCreedy Dick Hughes Red Oak Fairfield Journal

Hall's Catarrh Cure Claim Adverts Deafness Cure

Claim that deafness cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated constitutionally. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure claiming to cure deafness caused by catarrh with a $100 reward for unrecoverable cases, and notes Toledo Ohio address and price for pills.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo

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