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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1907

Page

4

Hartman Dies at 2:30 A M After Paralysis Illness

Jorge H Hartman a respected longtime Washington resident died early this morning at his son Isaac J Hartman’s home on North Iowa Avenue after a two week illness caused by paralysis He was born in King County Pennsylvania July 1835 and married Eliza Kleese January 31 1856 The funeral is set for 2:30 P M tomorrow at his son’s residence with Rev D Young officiating and Grove Cemetery as the resting place.

Jorge H. Hartman Washn Isaac Artman Iowa Avenue Ige H. Hartman King County Pennsylvania Eliza A. Kleese Jackson Township Isaac J Ige K Pearson A John A Biggs Mich William A al- Canada Walter M Chester Clara M Lloyd and Mary Hartman the Reformed Church Loan Church Tyone Washington Isaac J. Hart D. Young Grove Cemetery

Society Guests Honored at G T Club Party

Mr and Mrs Oren Helwick were guests of honor at a G T club party hosted by Mr and Mrs Chas vis on East Washington Street. Summy leaves and red hearts decorated the home. The evening began with social time and concluded with an oyster supper served by Misses Dora Min.

Oren Helwick G. T. Club Chas.vis East Washington Street Dora Min

Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna Promoted

An advertisement claims Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna provide effective laxative action without debility or dose increases. It touts natural pleasant effect and physician approval, urging purchase of the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product through leading druggists.

California Fig Syrup Co

Autumn Wedding Reception Sparks Welcome for Mrs Helwick

Edith Shana and husband celebrate in a dining room arrayed with autumn decor and red heart festoons. Red carnation favors brighten the tables as a miscellaneous shower follows the supper and longtime friend Mrs Helwick returns after years away, welcomed by club members.

Ick Edith Shana Mrs. Helwick

Ward Dinner Honors Lee Ward Birthday at North Avenue Home

Mr and Mrs L B Ward hosted a 1 o'clock dinner at their North avenue residence to honor their son Lee Ward on his birthday. About fifteen guests attended the noon meal. Mrs Theodore Gray and her daughter Frances of Keota were visiting relatives.

Charlton Reba Tonawanda N. Y I. McKenry H. F. Samson Muscatine J. Hoyt Dorothy Bernarda Rock Island M. DeMarco

Thimble Bee Honoring Mrs Patrick At Dougherty Home

Mrs Raph Dougherty entertained a company of ladies yesterday afternoon in honor of her friend Mrs Patrick of Kankakee Illinois It was a thimble bee with each attendee bringing work and enjoying a delightful afternoon A two course luncheon was served during the afternoon Mrs Patrick was Doughertys college roommate at Fairyhall Lake Forest

Raph Dougherty Mrs. Patrick Kankakee Ill Patrick

Dutch Supper at Baptist Church Clears Funds

The Dutch supper held at the Baptist church was a success with seven booths of Dutch eats. Guests crowded the Sunday school room before 6 o clock, and all who came were not accommodated. The event raised $50 for frescoing the church, organized by the church ladies.

The Baptist Church

Pie Sale at West Chester School House for Library Benefit

Local youths from this city attended a pie supper at the West Chester school house to raise funds for the library. Auctioneer J W Teeter sold all pies for at least thirty five cents. Miss Mable Buckley oversaw the sale and Miss Margaret Johnson was crowned the most popular young lady present.

West Chester J. W. Teeter Teeter Mable Buckley Margaret Johnson

School Receives Cake Fundraiser Boost for Library

Over $40 was added to the school's treasury from a cake sale, earmarked to benefit the library and enhance its resources.

Crawfordsville Birthday Dinner for Wm Randall

Mrs. Daisy McFarland and Mrs. M B DeLong hosted a dinner at Crawfordsville in honor of their father William Randall’s seventy fourth birthday. Chrysanthemums decorated the table for a three course meal attended by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Randall and sons Ray and Clarence Mrs. W J Benn Mr. and Mrs. Allen DeLong and son Claus and Mr. and Mrs. M DeLong and daughter Irene.

Daisy McFarland M. EB. DeLong Crawfordsville Wm. Randall Thomas Randall Ray and Clarence W. J. Benn Haskins Allen DeLong Claus DeLong Irene

Methodist bank offering social held at Mrs. Anderson’s home

The W. H. M. S. of the Methodist church hosted an annual bank offering social to fund hospital and nurse training, dispensaries, and homes for mountain and immigrant groups. October marks harvest of funds with a large attendance and a cheerful sociable afternoon. refreshments were served by Mrs. Thomas, Ashby, Riley, Cocklin, Hayes, Goodwin and McCulley.

J. T. Anderson Methodist Church Pacific Coast J. P. Thomas Ashby Riley Cocklin Hayes Goodwin McCulley

Halloween Box Supper at Joe Wright Home

Community invites attenders to a Halloween box supper on Thursday October 31 at 7 30 PM at the Joe Wright home. A musical program will be performed and attendees should bring plain boxes. Proceeds benefit Bethel church.

Joe Wright Beatit of Bethel Church

Teeter and Lathrop Credit Humston Sale Profitable

Teeter and Lathrop credited the J. H. Humston auction with a successful sale on Thursday. The total reached about 5000 dollars with strong bidding. two year old colts brought up to 201 dollars, grade cows to 67 dollars, and sheep at 11.20 dollars per head.

Teeter & Lathrop J. H. Humston

Box Supper to Benefit Westminster School Library

A box supper will be held at the Westminster school house three miles northwest of West Chester on Tuesday evening October 29. Proceeds will aid the school library. Miss Elsie Schneider serves as teacher.

Westminster School House West Chester Elsie Schneider

Local News Notes and Special Music Sale

Miss Effie Nelson arrived from Keota this morning and Mrs J N Weldin of Ladora Iowa visits the John Weldin home after attending the Eastern Star convention in Burlington. Special ten day sale of sheet music at Eichelberger's with single copies ten cents and eight for one dollar featuring the latest popular tunes.

Vienna J. N. Weldin Ladora Iowa John Weldin Burlington Eichelberger’s

Price of Beer to Advance in Saginaw Area

Fifteen brewers from Saginaw Bay City and Fort Burn plan to raise retail beer prices to twenty one and one half cents a barrel starting December 1. They blame high malt and corn costs for wiped out profits.

Saginaw, Mich Oet Sowipaw Bay City Fort Buren

Marriage of Two Aged Greenup Residents

An elderly couple from Greenup ties the knot in a modest ceremony. Mrs BERP Bhort, a wealthy widow and Det. 2a resident, and Rew TM Tipsword, both over 70, are reported as newly married in this local notice.

Greenup Berp Rew TM

Dairy Initiatives and Ayrshire Herd Highlights

A white cow trend in Ayrshires pleases Canadian and English breeders led by King of Beauty 16768 at Penhurst farm in Montgomery county Ta. Canary Mercedes Alban 33475 heads a white Holstein line from West Edmeston New York. A Creamery Bulletin Board boosts patron engagement with dairy news weather and market notes, noting twenty five good cows can net $72 yearly versus 1 021 poor cows.

Ayrshires Colantha Alban Canary Mercedes West Edmeston N. Y Illinois Creamery Journal Bulletin Board W. J. Fraser University of Illinois

Fresh Candies Line Brightens Vienna Display

A neat display of assorted candies fresh to the Vienna shop draws attention from passersby. Colorful rows showcase treats in a tidy line, inviting customers to sample the newly offered sweets.

Vienna

New Jewelry and bakery ads mingle with city arrivals

A jumble of notices shows Steck's window featuring new jewelry designs and Johnson's bakery supplies while shoppers and visitors arrive from Ainsworth Havre and beyond. Residents such as Ava Matthews Violet Jones and Lulu LaMotte travel for visits and business as others plan property purchases and shipments to Ottumwa and local firms.

Pay Day at the Bank and Creamery Struggle

A poem presents investors and workers debating a creamery's solvency with lines about pay, effort, and profits. It contrasts honest labor with questionable means and hints at money in the creamery business for capable people.

National Dairy Show Organization Formed in Canada

Canadian breeders and dairy farmers form a national dairy show organization. R. C. Steele serves as president and A. J. Reynolds of Scarboro Junction is secretary-treasurer as the event aims to inaugurate the first show in Toronto next January.

Canada Toronto R. C. Steele A. J. Reynolds Scarboro Junction

Steam Heat For Paraffin Pan in Dairy Work

A Dairy Record writer describes a simple Paraffin pan heater using two tin pans. Set one inside the other with a half inch gap and solder the rims to create a steam warmed chamber for melting paraffin butter tubs.

The Dairy Record

Melting Paraffin Pan with Steam Air Tight Seal

A two pan paraffin melting setup uses a wider seal between rims and a soldered stopcock to vent exhaust steam. A pipe nipple and rubber hose enable steam inlet to heat paraffin, with a wall shelf holder and drilled end for setup. Caution advised to avoid overpressure bursting the pans.

Milk From Slot Machines At Westminster Shops

Penny in the slot milk delivery machines attract customers at Westminster dairy shops. Brass spouts dispense milk by turning a handle, with only pennies accepted. A half pint pours from a twenty quart dispenser, with a repeat for a pint. The system allows 24 hour access to milk.

Westminster England Philadelphia Ledger

Electric Power Moves in British Coal Mines

Electric power and compressed air are being introduced to haul coal from pits in British mines. New methods carry miners to their workplaces, reducing fatigue from walking and improving productivity across the industry.

Calf That Never Sucks and the Milk Trick

A Tribune Farmer note cites a method to prevent a calf from suckling its dam. After hours of nursing, milk three quarts into a pail and place under the calf’s nose. it will drink instantly, solving the issue while preserving propriety. The idea is that a calf that never sucked will drink as readily as it seeks its own meal.

Tribune Farmer

Bakery Flourishes As Local News Notes Travel

Vienna reports plenty of baked goods while W F Jurging departs for Pleasant Plain on Wilson Heating business. Miss Maude Erdice returns home to Keota after visiting in the city and Ainsworth. Dr Shoop's Restorative touted for stomach kidney and heart ailments.

W. F. Jurging Pleasant Plain The Wilson Heating Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

ORGE H. Hartman Society Boyer Bsteck D.f.steck the Jeweler Hallowe'en Box Supper Effie Nelson Keota Canary Steck Johnson's Arthur Sprague Ainsworth Ava Matthews Snouffer, Hughes & Co Johnson’s Bakery J. H. Dawson Violet Jones Iowa City Roy Thompson Havre Chas. Keck Fairfield Chas. Paul Brighton H. A. Pauls J. W. Squire Ed Bishop W. H. Harding Lulu LaMotte E. Finley Clarendon, Iowa Amos Keller J. E. Patterson Sigourney City Sherry Laura Ellen Wilson Mary Gray John Campbell Graham Janet Montclair N. J Colorado John Warnock Warren Bert Clarence Stuff Losey Cook Ottumwa Store of Quality J. B. Crail Washington, Iowa Sipe Congress North Side Chas. D. Gorham
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