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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1907

Page

5

Local residents depart on brief business trips

Burrell Vogt leaves for Davenport followed by Miss Agnes Swift heading to Keota for professional business. Mrs. J. B. Jordan travels home to Atlanta after attending sister-in-law Mrs. J. W. Applegate's funeral. Johnson's bakery advertises top cakes, bread and cookies in Washington county.

Burrell Vogt Davenport Agnes Swift Keota Washington County Johnson’s Bakery J. B. Jordan Atlanta J. W. Applegate

Nature's Nobleman Parade and Concert Schedule

Daily parade at noon precedes a 7:30 concert in front of the theater. The events feature a prominent figure nicknamed Nature's Nobleman and attract local spectators.

Local News from Rabio Sept 24 Highlights Social Visits

Linton Johnson and family from Martinsburg visited relatives in Rabio over Sunday. Ralph Gowey made a business call in town Monday. Miss Mary Lape returned to Richland after visiting her sister Mrs. Strickland. Harry Shultz and family of Ottumwa visited relatives. Cheesemans add to their house. Grace Morgan spent Sunday in Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Draper of Osage are visiting Ouray Hollingsworth. Minnie Maurer of Queen City visits O W Schmitter’s home.

Linton Johnson Martinsburg Ralph Gowey Mary Lape Richland F. M. Strickland Harry Shultz Ottumwa W. H. Cheeseman Grace Morgan Washington A. Draper Osage Kan Mrs. Draper Ouray Hollingsworth Minnie Maurer Queen City O. W. Schmitter

Lemmon's Pharmacy Sells Seats at Prices 10c 20c 30c

Local ad announces seating prices at Lemmon's Pharmacy with options priced at 10 cents 20 cents and 30 cents. Provides no additional context or venue details.

Lemmon’s

Local Farm and Court Roundup From Ottumwa Area

Irvin Roberson and Crossett traveled to Ottumwa to purchase horses for a sale last week. Ollie Rowe bought the old Denton place west of town for 105 dollars per acre. Clen Carter rented the Ed Ken ne place near Keota for the coming year. Joe McClelland’s traded with Wellman merchants Saturday. Justice Hanley’s court session continued to Monday due to Eardley Bell’s absence. case Webster vs Crawford. Elmer Herr and family visit Cedar Rapids. Mrs Hanley’s relatives spent Sunday at their home. Thede Green visited John Stiner on Monday.

Irvin Roberson Ottumwa Crossett Ollie Rowe Harper

Salmon and guests gather in Ainsworth social rounds

Dr and Mrs G A Salmon of Columbus Junction spent the evening with Mrs J P McKenzie and Mrs A R Tedford. Guests included Mrs Jas Baird and her daughter from Ottumwa and Mr and Mrs Lewis of Washington. Mrs W H Harris of Staten Island arrived to visit Mrs S O Ross.

G. A. Salmon Columbus Junction Mmes J. P. Mc.Kenzie A. R. Tedford Jas. Baird Ottumwa Lewis Washington J. W. Crawford W. H. Harris Staten Island N. Y KR. Stearns Lowa River

Dunbar Visit to C. E. Anderson Home

Mr. and Mrs. Dunbar of Brighton arrived yesterday for a visit at the C. E. Anderson residence.

Mrs. Dunbar Brighton C. E. Anderson

Local visits and social events noted in Columbus Junction

Taylor Smiley and Chas Hebner visited locals while Ray Miller and Edith Hassan traveled to Mt Pleasant. Mrs. Susan Bennett and three children arrived from Hedrick for a visit with Captain Harper. Mrs Luciand of Chicago arrived to visit her sister Mrs Hull. A reception for Rev J S Cotton is planned at the Presbyterian church with an ice cream supper by the Kings Daughters to aid repairs, postponed from Thursday to Friday due to the reception.

Taylor Smiley Columbus Junction R. Harper Washington Chas. Hebner Ray Miller Edith Hassan Mt. Pleasant W. E. Walker Susan Bennett Hedrick Iowa Captain Harper Frank Luciand Chicago

Death of John A Sodestrom in Sac City Iowa

John A Sodestrom died Tuesday September 17 1907 after months of tuberculosis. Funeral at 2 30 pm at his Main street home with Rev J W Countermine. Burial in Oakland cemetery's new addition with Rose Croix Commandery No 38 Knights Templar escort. Survived by wife Frances and five children Albert Emma Ellen Andrew Mary plus previous spouses and children. He was a long time Sac City resident active in the Presbyterian church and local fraternal orders. He also served on the city council and contributed to civic welfare.

John A. Sodestrom Sac Sun Sac City Iowa J. W. Countermine Presbyterian Church Oakland Cemetery Rose Croix America Norway John M. Fox T. H. Brown Browne Sodestrom Martin Company Gertie Anderson Anna Long Pocahontas County Frances Sodestrom Andrew Albert Emma Ellen Mary

Hats on Display at Miss Lewis' Store

Local brief notes 200 hats showcased at Miss Lewis in town. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Applegate of Atlanta Indiana attended the funeral of his sister in law Mrs. J W Applegate yesterday and expect to return home tomorrow. Mr. and Mrs. Murray Atchison and daughter Ruth of Portland Oregon visited Dr. J C Boice’s home while en route home from New York where Mr. Atchison has been buying goods.

A. L. Applegate Atlanta, I J. W. Applegate Murray Atchison Ruth Portland Ore J. C. Boice New York Atchison

Piles Treated With Pazo Ointment Promises Quick Cure

Advertisement claims Pazo Ointment cures any case of itching bleeding or protruding piles in six to fourteen days or a money back refund. Price listed as 650 cents.

Powderly Predicts Black Hand Fate and Immigrant Policy

Terence Powderly, ex-K of L leader and head of the Immigration Bureau information division, says the Black Hand will meet its Molly Maguire fate in the U S. He argues most Italian immigrants are sober and hardworking and urges directing alien labor to farming regions.

Black Hand Society New York Bar of Justice Terence V. Powderly the Keights of Labor Commissioner General of Immigration Division of Information Bureau of Immigration Powderly Congress Notaiv East Middle West Washington New York Sun Mr. Powderly Pennsylvania Molly Maguires Molly Masquires Molly Maguire Society Emerald Isle Italy Black Hand United States Chief Powderty Uncle Sam Soo

Canine Opium Smugglers_Blaine Connection

Customs officers uncovered a dog smuggling ring moving opium and silk into the United States led by Thomas Smith. A Bell ingham officer shot a dog near Blaine Washington finding opium and silk saddles. Three more pack dogs led officers to Smith's shack where Smraith was arrested.

United States International Boundary Line Chicago Smith Blaine Smwaith Sheck

Autumn Foods Ballade From Chicago News

The poem laments shift from light summer fare to hearty autumn dishes such as buckwheat cakes codfish ball roast beef and pork and beans. It contrasts cool weather craving with warm meals and ends with the speaker anticipating a good hot dinner as breakfast curiosity grows.

Chicago News

Working Women What They Should Know

An advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief of female weakness and recovery during childbirth and menopause. It cites testimonials from Mrs Sadie Abbott of Jeannette PA and McKitrick of La Farge WI, invites women to consult Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts, and claims broad cures and free advice.

Lydia E. Pinkham Sadie Abbott Jeannette Pinkham Lydia FE Mrs. Pinkham Lydia E Lydia EE. Winkham United States

Local Girls Head Home After Short Visits

Miss Ava Matthews traveled with four classmates to Crawfordsville for a day of music with her group. Mrs. Chas. H. H. Keck departed for Des Moines to visit relatives briefly. Mrs. W. C. Hunt returned home to Winfield after a week with relatives in Lone Tree. Miss Mattie Sutherland left for Charlottesville Virginia, ending a month with her brothers William and Austin Sutherland.

Ava Matthews Crawfordsville Chas. HH. Keck Des Moines Mattie Sutherland Ben William and Austin Sutherland Charlottesville

Local Travelers Arrive in City From Multiple Destinations

Mr and Mrs W H Hughes were aboard the Firefly this morning. Mrs Will Walker arrived from Crawfordsville and spent the day in the city. William Lindaver came from Keota for a day of business. P Ss Fenton returned from Indian Territory and Kansas to Winfield. Mr and Mrs W B Ardell, visiting the Am long and Rhea families, left on the Burlington for Hastings Nebraska.

Will Walker Crawfordsville William Lindaver Keota P. Ss. Fenton Indian Territory Kansas Winfield W. B. Ardell George Amlong Frank Rhea Burlington Hastings Nebr

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