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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1908

Page

6

Balkan natives to leave Spokane for homeland relief

Five hundred Balkan natives, including over 125 Spokane residents, plan to depart for their homeland to oppose Austrian oppression. Balkan club in Spokane hosts nightly patriotic talks and expects a cable update on troop protection. Organization heads Bojich and a committee prepare departures around November 10.

Spokane Wash Balkan Provinces Austria Pacific Northwest Balkan Club Main Street Radovan Bojich J.k.duletch Radak Adzick Milo Ragenovich Oren Stanish Radwica Wuisich Rade Tadich Spiro Radovich Jerrem Uscimlich Bojich East

Three cub lions born near Lewiston Idaho thrive in captivity

Three cub lions born south of Spokane are bottle fed in A. G. Barnes's home in Lewiston Idaho. The lioness seems unaware of the loss of her cubs and the cubs rest content in a box behind a stove. They drink warm milk via a rubber tube and show steady growth. Barnes expects they will survive despite the challenges of rearing lions in captivity.

Lewiston Idaho Spokane A. G. Barnes Barnes Mr. Barnes Ile

Betting on election grows as campaign nears end

Bets at a cigar store total $20,000 at 2 to 1 on the Republican presidential candidate with $10,000 more to be taken up. A notable feature is large wagers at 10 to 7 that Chanler will defeat Hughes in New York.

Chanler Hughes New York

Comet Seen Near Northern Cross This Evening

A faint undenoted comet can be spotted with the naked eye this evening near the Milky Way just above the Northern Cross. Observers note its wandering path southward as it lingers near the cross’s lower right star, with estimates of distance ranging from ten feet to vast miles in perception. Cohn & Share advertise buys for hides furs and junk at Washington House, phone 387.

Cohn & Share Washington House Eod

Burlington visitors and local outreach noted in city

John Sullivan of Burlington and Miss Elizabeth Bailey were seen in town with L. Patterson arriving from the east. J. D. Hogan of Aberdeen South Dakota also visited on business. Frey’s Studio invites families to bring babies and children for portraits.

John Sullivan Burlington Washington Patterson East Elizabeth Bailey J. D. Hogan Aberdeen Frey

Social notes in city visit list of visitors

Miss Eva Chanley of Olds visits with Miss Grace Hunter. Mrs Rue Rickey and Miss Nicola of Pilotsburg called yesterday in Washington. Miss Ida Dupuis of Keota arrived for a short city visit. Mrs M L Miller spent yesterday in the city returning to Ainsworth. Miss Lucy Leet was in the city yesterday and returned to West Chester.

Eva Chanley Olds Grace Hunter Rue Rickey Nicola Pilotsburg Washington Ida Dupuis Keota Lucy Leet City West Chester

Social calls and travel between Ainsworth and nearby towns

White's Miss Clara Coulter went to Ainsworth last evening to spend today with relatives. Susie Edgington a teacher at Ainsworth arrived to spend Sunday. Mrs. Chas Keck returned home from Ainsworth where she spent the day. Artie McCulley a teacher near Winfield arrived on the Burlington last evening. Mrs. W L Dusenberry and her son were bound for Keota to visit relatives.

Clara Coulter Ainsworth Susie Edgington Chas Keck Artie McCulley Winfield Burlington W. L. Dusenberry and Son Keota

Photos and studio fashions headline at Frey’s Studio

Assembly Hall guest Miss Worthey from Brighton visits with Miss Emma McChesney. Frey’s Studio touts newest photo styles not shown elsewhere. Mrs. Ben Briley and baby changed cars en route from Columbus Junction to Crawfordsville. Miss Pearl McCosh returns home to Davenport after visiting the J. W. Dunham residence.

Worthey Brighton Emma McChesney Frey Ben Briley Baby Crawfordsville Columbus Junction

Local Visitors and Returns Highlight Weekend

Saturday Night visits fill the town as Otto Michels arrives from Burlington for a Sunday stay with friends. Mrs. George Horridge returns home to Winton after visiting relatives. Mrs. A. K. Spalding of Ainsworth guests with Mrs. Jadd before departing. H. A. Burrell returns home aboard the Firefly after weeks in the east and Battle Creek Michigan.

City notes and visits fill Halloween week

October 31st city items report call ups for phone orders to Frank Rogers at a street and number. Miss Jeannette Cherry arrived from Oklahoma City to visit her Cherry parents. Miss Fannie Bear returned to Rock Island after a stay with the Beals. Miss Jessie Manatrey of Fairfield passed through en route to Iowa City for the Iowa Nebraska game.

Frank Rogers Jeannette Cherry Oklahoma City Mrs. W. W. Cherry Jessie Manatrey Fairfield Iowa City

Come, Everybody and Miss Slattery Visit Notes

Miss Slattery left for Harper after visiting the Sam Berry home and was en route home from the east. Mr and Mrs R F McFarlane and son Glenn returned to West Chester after spending the day at the Robert Mc Farlane home. Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs quickly and strengthens the lungs. Get the genuine in a yellow package from Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Miss Slattery Harper Sam Berry R. F. McFarlane Glenn West Chester Robert McFarlane Foley Lemmon’s Pharmacy

Recital by Prof Davis Class Impresses at E P Hall

The musical program by pupils of Prof Tom Davis and guests at E P hall last Friday was praised as the best yet in Columbus Junction. Rosetta Wagner of Muscatine and Wm Roberts of Washington were the featured vocalists with other numbers showing notable talent. Davis plans to pause teaching to study at Sherwood School of Music in Chicago for three months and return April 1.

E. P. Hall Tom Davis Rosetta Wagner Muscatine Wm. Roberts Washington Sherwood School of Music Chicago Columbus Safeguard T. ©. Davis Columbus Junction Davis Columbus Gazette

Washington lecture by Hon John Sims Draws Clergy Crowd

The Rev T B Stovall of Washington arrived to attend an evening lecture by Hon John Sims of Washington DC at the A M E rooms in the Light building. Mrs Endicott to Washington for a P E O Hallowe en party then to Iowa City to visit son Paul at the State university.

T. B. Stovall Washington John Sims Washington, D. C Fairfield Journal A. B. Endicott

Reverend Abels Delivers Sermon at Presbyterian Church

The Rev J C Abels of Washington delivered an interesting sermon at the Presbyterian church Thursday evening and will preach again Friday evening. He is a fine singer and will render a solo at the service this evening.

J. C. Abels Washington Presbyterian Church Brighton Enterprise

Protracted Meetings Planned at Christian Church

The Rev. 8. K. Coates will begin protracted meetings at the Christian church next Monday night. Richland Clarion. October 30.

K. Coates Christian Church Richland Clarion

Whetstine’s Banquet Delay Stirs Local Talk

Crawfordsville Imprint notes confusion over a teachers welfare banquet linked to Whetstine of the Safeguard. Restaurateur Stichter relays Stinson of the Beacon’s claim that Whetstine shows interest in Junction public school teachers. The item urges W. E. to act and let Old Clip proceed with plans.

Whetstine Safeguard Stichter Washington Stinson The Beacon W. E Crawfordsville

Foley's Honey and Tar Prized for Lung Trouble

A pleading note warns a husband to forbid family members from taking any remedy but Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung trouble. It stresses the genuine product has no opiates and comes in a yellow package.

Foley lLemmon

Gasoline engine offered for sale by 1861 Iowa Gas & Elec Co

Cheap for cash 3 horsepower gasoline engine now priced as a bargain. Former owner switched to electric power and is selling the unit after six months of use. Sold by the 1861 Iowa Gas and Electric Company.

Pills Claim Health Benefit From Dr King Brand

N H Brown of Pittsfield Vermont says Dr King s New Life Pills ease stomach liver and bowel kinks with no fuss. Guaranteed satisfactory at J K Lemmon s drug store. 26c.

Dr. King N. H. Brown Pittsfield J. K. Lemmon

City Banks Closed All Day On Election Day

Banks in the city will close for the entire election day with deposits guaranteed only if made the day before. The notice urges customers to plan transactions accordingly.

Mrs Harrie Horne Visits Des Moines Friends

Mrs Harrie Horne, who attended the Eastern Star convention in Des Moines, returned home last evening. She called on Mr and Mrs E F Neal who are nicely located there. Mr and Mrs A B Endicott of Brighton were guests overnight at the F L Wilson home with Mrs Wilson leaving for Iowa City to visit her son Paul a student there.

George Horridge Winton Eastern Star Des Moines E. F. Neal Brighton F. L. Wilson Iowa City Paul

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Easant J. H. Waeyea Company Fort Madison Iowa Balkan Fatherland Cub Lions Billie McCreedy Mutual Dakota Jno, Shields Lemmon's Phar Star. T Ed Harmeier Bert Booth North C. M. Buchanan Dr. W. P. Gardner Wellman Hallowe’en Dance White Assembly Hall Otto Michels H. A. Burrell Battle Creek Mich GUR S. M. McCleery Sam Anderson Jesse Longwell County Board of Supervisors McCleery Anderson Longwell the Dunbar Bell Graham Iowa Gas & Elec. Co Popham Williams Mfg. CO Cleveland McElhinney Drug Co J. A. Work & CO KELLY Mount Washington Soue Mason Transfer & Storage Co Washington, Iowa Pauls Lumber Co Harmon Edwin Griffith North Side Square Harrie Horne
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