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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1908
Page
3
Clyde Matson and his bride left yesterday morning on the Burlington for Monmouth Illinois. Friends planned to meet them at the depot but the couple boarded at the Dunham home as the train left the city. Some guests chased to the depot and sent them off with a shower of rice and old shoes.
A band concert is set for 7 15 this evening in the park. The report notes several rail arrivals by the Branch and Burlington trains the previous evening including Matthew Donahey and Chal Ford. W C T U meets Thursday at 2 30 at Miss Mary Parker's with several local visitors and travelers mentioned throughout the day.
In December 1907 Chicago hosted an exhibition showcasing 7 523 top meat and draft animals from 22 states one territory and four foreign countries. More than 2 400 premiums worth over 75 000 were awarded across 600 classes attracting about 400 000 visitors. The movement seeks better animals for breeding marketing and exporting, with the 1908 show planned November 28 to December 10 at the Union Stockyards.
Ten years of ECZEWA reports discuss external eczema treatments. Druggists Cook and Sherman note patient reports on oil of wintergreen thymol glycerine liquid in D D D prescription. It asks if any person cured a decade ago has since relapsed.
Fox and Dewey Props N 8 8 S Chas Porter arrived from Ainsworth yesterday morning. Ralph Dougherty traveled to Burlington. Frey’s Studio advertises enlarged pictures. Dr Sexton dentist at 433-t1 post office area. Mrs W R Cubbins of Chicago arrived yesterday morning.
Local residents including W O Ralston of West Chester and James Smiley of Winfield were in the city yesterday on business and social calls. Birth announced for Harry Baker and Marceline couple. Several others from West Chester and nearby towns spent time with local families and at Frey’s Studio previews.
Do R Kluger of Indianapolis writes that four bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy cleared his complexion cured backache and irregularities and let him attend to business daily. He recommends the remedy after doctors and other remedies failed.
The Washington Telephone Co announces final opportunity to have a name included or changes made before the upcoming directory goes to press. Report at once to ensure inclusion or update of your number.
Saturday night Miss Margaret Witting of Noble boards a morning passenger to Keota for a few days visit. Miss Margaret Townsend of Ainsworth and Mrs Lydia Porter of Garber Okla register at the Rest Room. Miss Melda Vincent, visiting with Miss Lula Cherry, returns to Keota. J C Ferguson of Indianola Iowa departs after visiting friends.
October 31 notes Miss Emma McNally of Seattle left for a visit to Harper and Des Moines after a stay at the Sam Berry home. Mrs Harricorne departed for Des Moines to attend the grand chapter of Eastern Stars meeting Wednesday and Thursday this week.
The property offers 9 rooms plus bath and cellar with cistern cement sidewalks barn wood house chicken house and more. J H Lathrop and Aud O W Farris handle details at 736 Conductor Dan Singleton on Rock Island line fell ill and received hospital care in Muscatine. Conductor Meadows of Eldon will cover the route until Singleton recovers.
A pie social is planned at the Young America school house three miles northwest of town on Friday October 30 with a short program. Mrs Oliver Gray, who had been visiting Des Moines, returned home last evening.
N H Brown of Pittsfield Vermont endorses Dr Kings New Life Pills claiming relief for stomach liver and bowels with no fuss. The product is guaranteed satisfactory at J E Lemmon’s drug store, price 25 cents. Mrs Clara Kyle and two children visited Oskaloosa yesterday. Mr and Mrs R W Bayles left Harvard Nebraska for Fairfield after a short visit at the James Henderson home northeast of
Mrs J C Stewart of Centerville has been visiting the James Miller home for several days and departed Monday night for St Joe.
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