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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1906
Page
4
Boyd Berdo, a college attendee at Ames, broke his ankle during a track practice last Friday. Doctor Hear of Ames set the injury, and though in pain, he is recovering at home and will miss school duties for a couple of weeks likely needing crutches for one or two months.
J C Woolm and D Hi Logan traveled to Havre and Harper on business while M R Meek visited Crawfordsville. K Hi Walker went to Burlington. Mrs J A Wilford and baby left for What Cheer to visit relatives. Mrs S K Coates headed to Muscatine to spend the week with her daughter. Klass Lowry and Mrs Charles Umphress visited Verdi briefly. Mr and Mrs 8 A Runyon and daughter Mabel left for Pella to visit relatives.
In district court Horak versus Dougherty centers on damages from a runaway accident after Horak claims Dougherty’s automobile frightened his team. The suit seeks 400 dollars with Horak as witness as attorneys for both sides, and a jury panel is noted.
L. D. Higgins of Standard Land Co. showcases Sherman county Texas products at Roberts Furnishing Co. The Texas exhibit highlights agricultural items and prompts observers to discuss opportunities with Higgins. A 25th Iowa reunion will be in Burlington on the 27th and 28th. railway rates may be offered if turnout justifies.
A box supper is planned for Friday evening at the New Haven schoolhouse with shadows for sale and music for entertainment. Proceeds will benefit the school library. Ethel Hayes is listed as teacher. Also noted are several short personal updates about local residents and a W C T U meeting planned for September 27 at Mrs Rev W Allen’s home with a discussion on the Christian voter’s responsibility.
The Longfellow section of the Fortnightly club met last night at Miss Minnie Conner’s home. A good program entertained members and guests, including Miss Jessie Sage who will present annual musicales October 8 and 9 at the Baptist church. Guests from Carthage, Missouri joined Miss Esther Maxwell for the evening hosted by Miss Esther MacGugip on East Main Street with a two course luncheon and a red geranium centerpiece.
Miss Lewis announces a Friday and Saturday millinery display in Washington and vicinity. The event features 200 up-to-date hats from eastern markets and colors from the shop’s work room. Evening viewing Saturday night is planned.
Vienna business passenger J W Maxwell headed to Havre this morning. RK Wilson went to Centerville on business. Rev Elias Handy traveled to Davenport. Mrs Walrab and daughter from Kalona shopped in the city. Mrs Lewis Coon of Haskins checked in at the Rest Room. Rev G W Hanna and wife visited from West Chester. Mr and Mrs J E Gault left for Havre to visit relatives. K F Neal rode to Columbus Junction on business. Mr and Mrs David Crawford went to Ainsworth to visit relatives.
The text urges a natural healing approach for tired pale people. It cites stomach exhaustion from poor eating and confinement, and promotes glycerine extracts of native roots such as Golden Seal and Bloodroot to improve digestion, liver function, and blood vitality without alcohol. It highlights the product as safe, alcohol free, and scientifically prepared.
The closing sermon of the communion service at the First U P Church was preached Sabbath evening by Rev Mills Taylor before a large audience. It was a union service with representatives from other city churches. Taylor, a student at Xenia Theological Seminary, spoke on Providence and God's care for his people, delivering a carefully prepared and well illustrated sermon. Washington residents expressed interest in his promising future.
Miss Mary Figgins of near Richmond was a city visitor yesterday and spent time in local shops and attractions.
A warning advertisement urges not to ignore a cough and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as protection against serious cold complications sold by druggists.
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