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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1908

Page

3

Iowa marksmen eye better showing next year

Col. Smith W Brookhart of Washington says Iowa will likely improve at the next military shoot after finishing fifth among state teams this year. He notes new faces may join the team depending on current members' performance and that a new rifle range will boost practice to chase records. Homer Ashby from Washington reports dull east coast business.

Iowa Col Smith W. Brookhart Washington Homer Ashby Homer New York City Keota Eagle

Lawrence Wilson Plans Return to S U This Fall

Keota Eagle notes Lawrence Wilson visited over Sunday and remains unsettled about plans as he heads back to S U. for the coming fall. The brief item records his continued intention to enroll or participate with the university despite uncertainties.

Lawrence Wilson Keota

Warrington Family Heads to Chicago and Kentucky

Mrs. Eula Warrington and her sons Roy and Ray traveled to Chicago Tuesday morning. Mrs. Warrington plans a week or two with her sister in law Mrs. Will Warrington, while the boys proceed to Berea Kentucky to enroll as students at a local college. Keota Eagle. Sept. 10.

Eula Warrington Roy Ray Chicago Warrington Will Warrington Berea Kentucky Keota Eagle

Albert Kuhn Conducts Business in Washington

Albert Kuhn of Washington was seen transacting business here yesterday, indicating ongoing local commercial activity and a small note of cross state or district economic engagement.

Albert Kuhn Washington Keota

Mrs Fisher A Washington Visitor Ill At Start Of Week

Mrs Robert Fisher of Washington visiting daughter Mrs O M Cavin fell ill at the start of the week. Columbus Safeguard, Sept 10.

Robert Fisher Washington O. M. Cavin Columbus Safeguard

Miss Lillian Orris Makes Departure From Washington

Miss Lillian Orris of Washington Iowa left yesterday afternoon after visiting friends in Rock Island and Muscatine. The Muscatine Journal dated September 10 reports the departure.

Lillian Orris Washington Iowa Rock Island Muscatine

Henry Humm Returns Home After Visit in Washington

Henry Humm of Washington ends a visit with his daughter Mrs. E. F. Rehmel at the corner of Fifth and Locust streets and returns to his home.

Henry Humm Washington E. F. Rehmel Fifth and Locust Streets Muscatine

Washington man attends reunion visit in town

J. D. Harding of Washington visits the city for a reunion and calls at the M. D. Burkett home on South Market street, according to the Qus kaloosa Herald dated September 10.

J. D. Harding Washington M. D. Burkett South Market Street Quskaloosa

Miss Ruth Williams Travels to Chicago to Aid Sister

Miss Ruth Williams went to Chicago the first of the week to be with her sister Mrs Edwin Owen whose husband is very ill and not improving, suffering from serious stomach trouble.

Ruth Williams Chicago Edwin Owen Columbus Gazette

George Stapp Recovers After Windmill Accident

George Stapp, badly hurt weeks ago when struck on the head by an iron rod while putting up a windmill, shows marked improvement. He spent time in a Burlington hospital where pieces of his skull were removed. He is mentally sound and will regain full physical health soon, with many friends rejoicing.

George Stapp Burlington Columbus Gazette

Pantatorium Expert Takes Shel labarger Role

Jar Rice of the Des Moines Pantatorium and Dress Club is now manager of the Shel labarger Pantatorium. He specializes in ladies dress goods and is an expert pantatorium man. Also offering ladies and mens suits and overcoats, straw hats, dyeing and dry cleaning, shoe shining for ladies and children. Phone 342. 74-66.

Jar Rice DES Moines Pantatorium and Dress Club Shellabarger Pantatorium Rice

How to Get Strong by P J Daly at 1247 W Congress St

P J Daly of Chicago writes that his feeble mother gained flesh, ended insomnia, and grew stronger after using Electric Bitters. The tonic quickly remedies stomach liver and kidney complaints. Sold under guarantee at Lemmon's Pharmacy for 50 cents.

P. J. Daly Congress St Chicago Lemmon’'s

Royal offers premium seafood and studio photos

A brief rental style notice touts fresh oysters celery and fish as the finest in the land at the Royal. It mentions Frey’s studio as the place for good photos and prompts readers to align with judges and reach the studio for top photos.

the Royal Frey

Busby Family Visits Garard Real Estate Man Seeks Local Deals

H. S. Busby and family from Garard Kansas are visiting relatives for a few weeks. Busby, a Garard real estate businessman, is looking up local business opportunities during the stay.

H. S. Busby Garard Kansas Mr. Busby

Photographer Offers Exact Lieness To Satisfy Client

In a brief exchange Miss Plaine questions the photographer about fitting her needs. He eagerly asserts he can provide an exact likeness if she desires, prompting a cautious response from the client.

Miss Plaine Philadelphia Press

Watermelons and travels noted in local items

Large watermelons priced at 10 cents each at the Royal. Arthur Wilcox arrived aboard the Firefly last evening. G. W. Hill departed for Peoria to sell a carload of apples shipped from West Chester. Miss Lessie Baker, visiting here and in West Chester, left for Baldwin, Kansas.

Royal G. W. Hill Peoria West Chester Lessie Baker Baldwin Kan

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Graham Opera House Washington, Tues Messrs. Martin & Emery Richard Wagner Wm. Lynch Roberts Lemmon’s Pharmacy Sat J.E. Lemmon Mgr Frank L. Wilson & CO Dutchess Mfg. Co Dougherty Bros. Men’s and Boy's Clothiers Washington National Bank Washington, Iowa Pantatorium A.W. Chase Istisine Mocubbil Ernational Arvester ‘Company THE 1. H. Co G. Ralston West Chester, Iowa Russia J. A. Harwood the Good Shoe Store Arthur Wilcox Kansas City Rice Brothers
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