Agasiz Club Social Hosted by Miss Marie Stewart
Local social notes report the Agasiz Club formation and a High School girls spread held Saturday evening at 8 with a fudge party for the gentlemen guests at 9. A flashlight portrait was taken by Bert Dixon. Attendees include Marie Stewart, Marian Stewart, Maud Reeves, Bert Dixon and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Stewart
Bert Dixon
Duck Montgomery
Merle Lytle
Maud McCulley
Earl Corbin
Marian Stewart
Elmer Sickles
Gertie Reeves Everette Shearer
Elsie Klein Everette Allen
Mable Morton
Fred Jordon
Kate Buckley
Clara Bickford
Lloyd Neal
Maud Reeves
Henry Shields
Dwinnie Rankin
Bert Anderson
Allie Jay Will Harwood
Will Kerr
Agasiz club of young naturalists formed at Scofield home
Monday evening a new Agasiz club of young naturalists formed at Mr William Scofield's home to study nature firsthand. Excursions to fields woods and streams will occur every two or three weeks weather permitting with guides Grumbling and Norman Scofield. Charter members include Tom Miller Lucy Wilson Launce Scofield Pear Klein Chas Cunningham Hannah Bicher Ed Rugust Vera Rogers Max Klass Marguerite Meing Fred Steck Nena Wilson Officers: Fred Steck President Pearl Klein Vice President Launce Scofield Treasurer Elsie Grambling Secretary Max Klass Tom Miller Herbert Walton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Scofield
Agasiz Club
Grumbling
Norman Scofield
Tom Miller
Lucy Wilson
Launce Scofield
Pear
Klein Chas, Cunningham
Hannah Bicher
Ed Rugust
Vera Rogers
Max Klass
Marguerite Meing
Uncle Josh Spruceby Band Sets Parole Saturday
At 2 30 Saturday afternoon the famous Uncle Josh Spruceby band will parole. Sent for Spruceby will be on sale Saturday morning at Anderson and Burroughs prices Galley 20c Balcony 30c Circle 60. Children in Gallery only 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josh Spruceby
Annual church meeting and reports at community Baptist church
Tomorrow night at 7 30 the annual church meeting will be held with roll call and reports from church societies. The Washington Buggy Co is expanding its plant, raising the roof over the arched alleyway to add space and an extra story. A new elevator will enable the plant to handle more orders. Superintendent Clyde Brown is proving himself a bustler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
the Church
Washington Buggy Co
Clyde Brown
Local births and social visits noted in town
Schuyler Livingston on the sick list. A daughter born Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. A. Boileau. Mrs. Rev. Black visited from Wyman. Mrs. W. H. Mohr arrived from Fairfield. W. L. Statler, a Brighton visitor, and A. A. Rodman, Burlington visitor, were seen in town. James Stevenson and T. W. Thomas visited Verdi. Miss Etta Wooley of Crawfordsville arrived this morning. John Babcock returned to work at Morgan Park Academy. A joyous gathering at the E. Rittlers on East South street in honor of E. Rittler and F. G. Bebner returning to college. Both men study dentistry at Iowa State and Northwestern respectively. The party enjoyed a late repast and cheerful laughter, ending the evening quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Boileau
Rev. Black
Wyman
W. H. Mohr
Fairfield
W. L. Statler
Brighton
A. A. Rodman
Burlington
James Stevenson
T. W. Thomas
Verdi
Etta Wooley
Crawfordsville
E. Rittler
East South Street
F. G Bebner
Rittler
Iowa State
Mr. Bebner
Northwestern University
James
For Rent Listings in Washington Area
Four room house with barn and fruit on one or three lots in South Washington. Eight room house with large barn and one lot in northeast Washington. Seven room new house with one or more lots in northeast Washington. Good six room house and lot in southeast Washington. All 2009 properties for rent at SMoveR & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Figur
Local residents travel and visits across towns
Morning departures and arrivals include Robert Clyde to Keota Eug ene Brier from Brighton Fannie Sayles returning to Brighton and many others visiting or visiting from Davenport Amesworth Nevada and Iowa City Miss Hallie Berdo returns to Lake Forest Illinois plus candy and optician notices and local business ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Eugene Brier
Brighton
Fannie Sayles
New Century Wall Paper Collection Promotes Designs and Patterns
Anderson and Burroughs promote the New Century Wall Paper line featuring over four hundred patterns in varied grades and colors. The note highlights chintz stripes florals heraldic scrolls and tapestries for rooms plus novelties and durable finishes from affordable to premium options enticing customers to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson & Burroughs
Crawfordsville News Highlights Local Movements and Events
Crawfordsville residents note a busy period with new officers sworn in at the council meeting. Mose Hull named street commissioner and W. K. Harper marshal for the year. The community sees moving, visits from out-of-town relatives, musical engagements, church circle programs, and ongoing business and housing updates.
Pussy Goes On The Tramp In Illinois Rail Ride
A big white cat rode a Vandalia train from Peoria to Terre Haute, perched on a truck seat, first spotted near Peoria as the train paused. The animal remained aboard through all stops and vanished in Terre Haute, likely not repeating the same getaway to its Peoria home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcola
Ill
Terre Haute
Peoria
Died While Waiting at Hudson House in Lansing
Lansing April 3 L C Hil traveling salesman about 50 of Jackson home found dead in bed at Hudson House. He arrived Thursday feeling ill and lay bedridden Friday and Saturday. A hastily written note to his wife ended abruptly as he suffered so much he feared death. His son transported the body to Jackson. Thorpe Mrs Jennie Brandon dies from clothing fire injuries after accident on farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Mich
L. C. Hil
Jackson
Hudson House
Hill
Columbus Buggy Company
Thorpe, Wis
Jennie Brandon
Here
Magee and Long Elope to Marry in Tuscola
William Magee of Mattoon and Garnet Long of Newman eloped to Tuscola and wed on Wednesday. The bride’s mother had opposed the match. Garnet is daughter of S W Long a notable banker who died recently. Revolution Worries Colombia's President in New York is sent from Colon via the Athos steamship with news of unrest stirring the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattoon
Thls
William Magee
Garnet Long
Newman
Tuscola
S. W. Long
Colombia
New York
Athos
Panama
Colon
Miner Stewart Smith killed in Pere Marquette mine
A miner named Stewart Smith died in the Pere Marquette coal mine at Saginaw West Side Michigan when slate fell. The incident was reported March 30 with the death noted as caused by a falls of slate in the mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saginaw
West Side
Mich
Stewart Smith
Pere Marquette
Tragedy at Havana Harbor Captain Signalshee Receives Warm Welcome
Capt Sigshee who commanded the Maine at Havana harbor is in St Paul for a week long visit after the tragedy. The report notes his reception and plans to stay through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigshee
Maine
Havana Harbor
St. Paul
Cincinnati
George B. Cox
Elly Coghlan
Rose Coghlan
Bellevue Hospital
New York
Cleveland
Washington
National Bank
New London
Wis
China
Great Britain
Hong Kong
Local People Return Home and Visit Guests
Ashby and Nicola ride go carts and cabs. Mrs Paul Jugenheimer and family, visiting at the D Steffy home, returned home last evening. Wilfred Emmons, staying with his brother at Green River Wye since last October, returned last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashby & Nicola
Paul Jugenheimer
D. Steffy
Wilfred Emmons
Green River Wye
Public sale at Brinton farm features horses cattle and seed
A sale at the old Brinton farm near Washington and West Chester on Thursday April 5 1900 begins at ten o clock. It lists 15 horses 30 shoats 1 head cattle and various cattle including yearlings steers and cows with calves plus 2 Aberdeen Angus bulls and clover seed. Nine months credit on sums over five dollars with note and approved security cash on sums five dollars and under five percent discount for cash. Also a rental offer for 22 acres bluegrass pasture inside city limits at one dollar fifty cents per cow per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brinton
Washington
West Chester
Grace Hill
A. Mn
Texas
J. W. Inanam
Rev Sam Joes Lecture At Gra ham Next Friday
Get tickets at once from Anderson and Burroughs for the Rev Sam Joes lecture at the Gra ham next Friday evening April 6. Many on the guarantee list have not claimed their tickets yet. Seats are reserved with no extra charge and are first come, first served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Joes
Graham
Anderson & Burroughs
County schools showcase new sample commencement programs
County display features new commencement program samples and school invitations. Four NAL handles Whiting’s exclusive rights Butler’s and other known houses promote contacting before ordering. This sales note underscores benefits for graduating classes to review options locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NAL
Whiting’s
Butler’s
Airship with 20 performers to visit Graham in April
The Airship vaudeville company brings 20 Klondike passengers who will perform comedy song and dance at the Graham on April 10 and again the same week at the Grand. Des Moines Capital praises the troupe as a top-liner with Marie Stuart in the act and predicts a full house for two nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Des Moines
Marie Stuart
Iowa Central Railway Sells One Way Excursion Tickets
On March 20th 28th and April 4th the Iowa Central Railway offers very low rate One Way excursion tickets to North Dakota. For information contact coupon ticket agents or Geo S Barry G P T A Marshalltown Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central Railway
North Dakota
Geo. S. Barry
Marshalltown
Iowa
Washable Enameline Portraits Stir Agents' Interest
The Fornis Portrait Co of Chicago 880 Lurabee Street showcases Washable Enameline Portraits touted as hot seller for agents. The ad highlights durable finish and easy care, positioning these portraits as a practical option for clients seeking long lasting likenesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fornis Portrait Co
Chicago
Lurabee Street
What is Shilou A grand old remedy for coughs and consumption
This advertisement promotes Shilou as a long used remedy for coughs colds and consumption with claims of curing incipient consumption and relief in advanced stages. It offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied and lists price options 25 cents 60 cents and 1.00 at J H Stewarts druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
J. H. Stewart
Homesekers Excursions Round Trip Tickets Offer Wide North Central Reach
Round trip tickets good 21 days sold at a single fare plus 200 to all points on this line in Iowa Minnesota and South Dakota north of Shell Rock Abbott Crossing and Waverly. Also available to many cities in Northern Western and Southern states. For details contact B., C. R & N. agents or Jno G. Farmer A.G P. T.A. Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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Iowa
Minnesota
South Dakota
Shell Rock
Abbott Crossing
Waverly
Jno G. Farmer A.G P.& T.A
Cedar Rapids
Lowa
Hennessy Leroyle Shines In Other People's Money
Comedian Hennessy Leroyle stars in the brisk stage comedy Other People’s Money. The play draws on modern American life with Hutchinson Hopper as a standout creation. It has earned acclaim for wit and clean, probable humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Gould
Hennessy Leroyle
Hutchinson Hopper
Hennessy Lerovle
Northern Pacific offers historic five dollar rail rate
Dates March 14 20 28 and April 4 promote land settlement along the line with a five dollar fare from Saint Paul and Minneapolis to Jamestown Leeds Oakes and Pembina North Dakota and intermediates. Agents Mott and Chase Fee GP TA urge inquiry for details and home-building opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific
Saint Paul
Minneapolis
Jamestown
Leeds
Oakes
Pembina
W Mott
General Emigrant
GP & TA
Northern Pacific Ry
St Paul
Minn
Fine building lot in Washington offered for sale
Advertisement promotes a residential lot for sale in Washington with good drainage shade trees and sidewalks in a fine neighborhood priced from 100 dollars. It stresses that a happy family lives in their own house and invites buyers to consider the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wwe
Kentucky Plans to Build Home by Your Design
Kentucky offers to construct a house based on the buyer’s plans and allow payment in monthly installments. The program emphasizes customizable layouts and gradual financing for homeowners.
For Sale: Good Properties At Very Cheap Terms
An advertiser offers a mix of useful properties, some new and others nearly so, at very low prices with favorable terms. The notice emphasizes value and quick disposition.
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Nena Wilson
Tom Shrader
Vera Alberson
Herbert Walton
Elsie Grambling
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Schuyler Livingston
John Babcock
Morgan Park Academy
Ie, Smover & Co
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Gib Bailey
Iowa City
Widemouse
Columbus
Tion
Helen Dodge
Davenport
Rob’t Bary
Misses Morrison
Ainsworth
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Marsh W. Batley
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Lake Forest, Illa
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Ponca
City, Ark
A. & Roe
Lewis
Willie Burgess
George Wiley
Eldon
A. W. Strom
Labette
Kansas
EG. Ritter
John Dodds
Nevada
William Dodds
Geo. Pixley
Bell's Carriage Factory
Mt. Vieasant
Chas Buxbaum
Oklahoma
Mary Smith
Ing
Havre
Dr. Pratt
Post Omee
Emanou Concert Company
Ola
Carrie Hamilton
John Davis
Mra Roy Burpham
Vida Burham
R.T. McCall
John S. Moore
John Shields
Mr. Moore
University
Lincoln
Neb
Sol Rich
Laura
Simon
Okamo
A. N. Alberson
Senator Alberson
Stewart’s Pharmacy
Neighborhood News
Crawfordsville News
Crawfordsville la
Crawfordsville Building Company
J. H Stewart
R. T. McCall
G.T Auld
Mose
Hull
W. EK. Harper
Henry Crooks
Chas, Buxbaum
Katie Buxbaum
John
Walter Strohm
Kansas City
Neal
Fox
J. M. Zuck
Jack Fletcher
Woodson Yester
Fine Orchestra
Uncle
Frank Hott
Naples
Rome
Paris
L. M. Galiion
National Theater Company
Donovan
Muscatine
J. M. Tompson
Journal Force
Reeves
North
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Robert
J. W. Martin
Colorado Springs
R. J. Fleming
R.S. White
I. K. Green
Golden Rule Circle
Second
U. P. Church
Will Cook
Miss Killner
Sigourney
Kate Benz
I. M. Sproull
Wayland
H. F. Samson
G. H. Carter
Pekintowa
Howard Carter
Pat Shea
Rock Island
Mrs Breed
H. Breed
Messrs
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OC. Wenger
Ralph Huston
van White
Mary Grassel
J. A. Harwood Shoe Store
Chas. Bennett
Ed. Ewing
Harry Wickham
Glen Terry
Allen Green
20Th Century Club
Miles B. Braila
Gotham Club
Hawley
Cincimati
New York Baseball Club
Youtsey
Frankfort
Moore
Pittsburg
Vincennes
Ind
Methodists
McCabe
Advocate
Macon
Albany
N. Y
Roosevelt
United States
N. C. Moore
Illinois Central
Borchgrevink
London
Lord Armstrong
Lord Gwydyr
House of Lords
Wach
Korea
Haa He
Local Matters
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A. N. Hopags
Railroad Street
West
Boney
Uying
E. C. Carris
Tetley & Selover
South Side Square
Clark Sitlar, Prop
North Towa
Washington House
Sam. P. Jones
Sa E
Indianapolis
Samedy
St. Louis
Agt
Moothart
S. E.C Washington
Des Moines Valley Division
D. M. Val
Knoxville
Des M
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Towa
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Sun
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Pak de
WinSmoused Co
Stewart Steele
Stewart
Geo
W. Stewart
M. Lombardo
Bimre
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