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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1907
Page
4
Mrs Frank McClelland and her children from Washington arrived yesterday for a brief visit with relatives, according to the Fairfield Journal item dated September 14. Past tense and sources reflect a local society notice.
Fred Neiswanger notes the auto runabout handles constant swift travel on various roads and weather. He says if it lasts two years it pays, claiming it can do twice as much daily work as a team. Woodford and wife with the Downs return from Denver, praising a mountain trip.
The Rev. Father B. Jacobsmeier left Monday for the western part of the state in church work. Joe Kupka and wife visited George Teas and wife in Washington Tuesday and Wednesday. The clergyman reported building a new parsonage was approved by the committee and work will begin this fall.
Jean Carden left last Thursday for Osage to enter the clothing trade. He brings prior experience from Quincy and Washington and aims to build a successful business. The Beacon praises his character and social fit, noting his fine voice and church circle usefulness. Mrs. R. Hancock, visiting Washington, has returned home via Kansas Street.
Short blurb urges wise choices for health and hints at buying bakery goods at the Vienna.
The notice states Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended for children and adults and sold by all druggists.
The jury found for defendant W H Anderson after about two hours deliberation. Atty P J Hanley had sought $975 in attorney fees for defending Josephine Collett in her murder trial.
The What I Can society will meet Thursday evening Sept 18 at 7 30 with Miss Iola Mayo instead of Friday. Members with Christmas barrel articles should bring them for collection.
Local notes show Jugenheimer of Havre as a morning caller and Mrs Minnie Smith traveling to West Chester. Shoppers are urged to notice bargains from Snouffer Hughes Co while pies including pumpkin and mince are sold at Johnsons. Several residents travel or visit relatives and Dr Willits resigns to lead Muscatine church.
In district court the State of Iowa pursues alleged game law violations against John Leffler in a jury trial not expected to finish today. If time allows, Morrison versus Miller may proceed to trial later this term depending on juror availability.
Local notes show J P Hays in Davenport on business and James McCulley traveling to Winfield for work. Visits and travels span Des Moines to Keokuk with many names and places. Students, teachers and officials attend events. grand juror notice for Keokuk on October 15.
The international balloon race begun Sept 18 in Brussels nears completion as seven contestants have not landed. It is believed pilots aim to cross the Gulf of Gascony and land in Spain. De Beaunelair of Switzerland leads with 910 kilometers. Remaining unreported aeronauts include a Belgian Englishman three Germans and two Frenchmen.
Odin Laeuis Renning a Milwaukee pianist and composer who wrote the coronation ode to King Haakon of Norway has died at Knowlton hospital age 27 after an appendectomy. Death followed an operation two weeks ago.
St Paul report Sept 18 notes the sovereign grand lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows selecting Denver as the site for next year’s gathering. General Manley A. Raney of Iowa was re elected commanding general of the Patriarchs Militant.
Cairo reports Egypt’s cotton crop exceeds 7 million bales, a new high over the past decade. The crop is valued at about 150 million dollars, signaling a strong harvest and significant economic impact.
Mr J O Solomon and Miss Cora M Carr wed today at the home of Rev R L Patterson in front of close relatives. They plan to establish their home at the bride’s father residence near Cotter Iowa after the ceremony.
The Ministerial association hosted last evening at Rev. W. G. Fisher residence to honor Rev. and Mrs. Smith and Rev. and Mrs. Thorn and Mr. Handy as they depart for new pastorates in Grinnell and Keosauqua. Eighteen guests dined at one long table with white floral decorations. toasts praised Thorn, Handy, and Smith.
Advice notes that many appendicitis cases arise from constipation. It promotes Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure for chronic constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels and restoring natural action. It claims no nausea or griping and urges avoiding substitutes. Sold by all druggists.
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