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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1908
Page
5
Special to the Evening Journal. For Iowa today and tomorrow the outlook is partly cloudy tonight with warmer conditions in the northwest portion Saturday.
Oct 30 notes report Ben Gray visiting relatives at Rubio and Mrs A D Chapel returning from Sigourney. Mrs S A Chambers shopped in Washington. J E Adams on business at Verdi, J M Stewart traveling to Harper, D C Hamil visiting relatives near Columbus Junction. An Austrian worker on a railroad hand car was derailed, breaking a leg.
Albert Thomann returned from a business trip to Galesburg Illinois for Jos Barnett & Co. Earl Casper of Muscatine visited. Elizabeth Mellecker came from Montana after four months with relatives. Rev B Jacobsmeier left for St Paul Iowa to attend Rev Tegler's funeral. Mrs H B Kelly visited the Schroeder home Wellman. J E Webster resigned Riverside Lumber. Yeadon to succeed. Special train to Iowa City for Democrat rally with M J Wade and Mark A Walsh speaking. Jos Barnett visited Hills. Mrs Geo Casper of Muscatine visiting her mother Mrs Mary Brennan. Mrs E F Graf returned to Arkansas after visit with Eidelstein family. C W Walsh bought 157 acres at Warlau Mont referee sale for 103.00 per acre. F N and H G Schnoebelen bought 40 acres timber land at 60.50 per acre.
The Embroidery club gathered at the Lacey home with Mrs Clarence Lacey hosting. Out of town guests included Mrs George McCarty from Delta Mrs Frank McCarty from Richland and Mrs J G Ranones. A three course luncheon followed. The Catholic ladies then hosted a tea at Miss Tillie Linen’s home.
Mrs J R Hamilton passed away at her home this morning shortly before 6 o clock. The family had spent most of the summer hoping for health improvement with little relief. The death came as a shock though her illness was known. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Dublin residents report busy corn gathering as revival meetings persist at Bethel. W. E. Augustine drove cattle to Chicago and back. Elmer Thoma rents his farm to Will Sankey and plans to move to Washington for his daughters education. Jessie Augustine visited Mrs. Durward Sowash. Mae McCaleb spent time with Mrs. Sidney Smith.
Elmer Bickford’s Tuesday sale went well with everything selling but the final totals were not disclosed. The Ladies’ Aid cleared 12.50 from lunch sales. Community notices mention visits to Eureka schools and other local movements.
The ad promotes Hyomei as a five minute and overnight cure for colds coughs sore throat catarrh bronchitis and asthma. It describes medicated antiseptic inhaled air through a pocket inhaler and claims a full outfit costs one dollar with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure.
A large group gathered for a surprise farewell at John MecClelland's as the family prepares to move to Colorado on November 1. Oysters were served and neighbors enjoyed a hearty sendoff. Other local notes include routine visits, sales, and church services across the Brighton area.
An article notes a famous millionaire’s offer of a million dollars for a cure, warning dyspepsia sufferers. It claims Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets restore gastric fluids and promises a refund if not satisfied, priced at 25 cents, sold by Cook & Sherman.
The Chrysanthemum Show is back under Fortnightly club direction with wide community support. E C Keck will again open his greenhouse home for the event, with forty percent of proceeds aiding park beautification projects at Sunset Park where last year's enhancements were visible. The show occurs Tuesday afternoon and evening November 10.
Readers urged to register by tomorrow as final regular registration day. Officials promise to accommodate those out of town on election day.
A fine line of choice baker's supplies will be offered at the Vienna auction tonight and tomorrow with a selection of utensils mixes and equipment for professional and home bakers.
The M B A will host an oyster supper in their hall on Tuesday night and receive the election returns. Ladies are especially invited.
Choice Fern Leaf chocolates in large lots at the Vienna attract shoppers. The Vienna offers meat at the Royal market and specializes in goods for sales. Mr. and Mrs. John Stevenson and Mrs. Sullenberger are travelers visiting relatives before returning home. Angel food and devils food cakes featured for Saturday at the Vienna.
The New York theater uses ticket coupons printed with a contract forcing women to remove hats during performances. The agreement appears on the reverse side of the seat coupon and can be demanded by theater staff to prove seat rights.
A dialogue on tautology yields a joke about a servant who has worked six months and yet feels time has passed slowly due to his master’s ill health. The English newspaper notes the cook’s self character and its humorous misrepresentation.
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