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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1909

Page

6

Big Attendance Expected at Southeastern Iowa Teachers Meet

Iowa City prepares for the Southeastern Iowa Teachers convention to be held Thursday through Saturday next week. A large turnout is anticipated with Prof. L H Bailey of Cornell and Bishop Edwin Hughes of San Meancieco among featured speakers. Sessions cover geography history domestic science music and superintendent leadership with university professors and local educators leading various discussions.

Iowa City Iowa Frank M. Myers West Liberty Margaret J. Laffey Washington Barbara Morgan Davenport E. W. Rockwood Olive Chase George H. Kellogg Tipton Rural Teachers’ Round Table E. L. Philbrook Rock Island Music Teachers’ Conference Eugene Graham Frank L. Smart Geo. KE. Decker

Remarkable amateur production of Everyman in Iowa City

The Unitarian church staged the old English morality play Everyman to strong praise. Miss Hazeldean Toof played Everyman with notable simplicity and effect, supported by Kyle as Death and Miller as Goods. Allegorical figures and a life like portrayal of vanities impressed the audience. the stage setting and cloaked monks added to the period feel. The show repeats Wednesday night and is expected to draw good patronage.

Iowa City Unitarian Church Hazeldean Toof Mr. Kyle

Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement oath 1886 Toledo firm

Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo Ohio binds the firm to pay one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notarized December 6 1886 by A W Gleason. Cure taken internally claims to act on blood and mucus. Sold by druggists 75 cents. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County Frank J. Cheney F. J. Cheney & Co Hall A. D A. W. Gleason Sea

Money to Loan on Land at Seven Percent

A broker offers a loan on land with first mortgage at 7 percent interest. He guarantees prompt payment of both interest and principal and signs as Chas. D. Gorham of Garden City Kansas, warning against Inan antess C gandaiso.

Miss Blanche Adams Plans Sunday Visit to Ler Heme Aineworth

Miss Blanche Adams travels to Ler Heme Aineworth for an over Sunday visit, staying with friends and enjoying a short countryside sojourn.

Blanche Adams Ler Heme Aineworth Evesimy

Misses Mabel and Baja Wenger Travel to Washington

Wayland News reports Mabel and Baja Wenger rode the morning passenger yesterday to Washington, detailing their travel from the local exchanges.

Mabel Baja Wenger Washington Wayland News

Mrs Armstrong Visits Brother in Washington for Rheumatism

Mrs Wm Armstrong travels to Washington on Tuesday to visit her ailing brother Robert Bennett, who is suffering rheumatism. The move, noted in Wayland News, reflects family concern and local ties.

Wm. Armstrong Washington Robert Bennett Wayland News

Local custody case moved to Washington county Iowa

John Brownhatsen and his wife and Pete Hammen and wife were in Washington Saturday. John is guardian of the Foss boys, his stepchildren, and they are having the case moved from Moline Illinois to Washington county Iowa to be more easily handled.

John Brownhatsen Pete Hammen Washington John Foss Moline Illinois Washington County Iowa Keota Eagle

McGraws Work Kennell Farm Since March First in Keota Eagle

George and Joseph McGraw of Washington are working on Kennell's farm this year, arriving March 1. George has a family. This item appears in the Keota Eagle dated April 1.

George Joseph McGraw Washington Kennell

Mrs Shrader Visits Sister Moving to Dubuque

Mrs Laura Shrader traveled to Washington on Monday to visit her sister Mrs Frederick who is relocating to Dubuque. Keota Eagle reports the note of the planned move and family visit in a concise township record.

Laura Shrader Washington Frederick Dubuque Keota Eagle

Mt Pleasant Read Fairfield Ledger Says On Mt Pleasant

G W Reed from Washington visited Friday and Saturday noting town praise and a poke at Mr Pleasant. The piece highlights Washington paving as it gains momentum while urging readers to check Fairfield Ledger’s take on Mt Pleasant in the April 1 issue.

G. W. Reed Washington Mr. Pleasant Fairfield Ledger Mt. Pleasant

Miss Beulah Sheridan Visits Sister in Washington

Miss Beulah Sheridan traveled to Washington Friday evening to stay over Sunday with her “sister,” alas, Frank George and family, reported by the Columbus Gazette.

Mrs Brown and Wife Welcome Saryah Binehers Home

Saryah Binehers returned Wednesday to Washington, with Mr. Brown and his wife, with whom she resides, accompanying her in a quiet family reunion described in local notes.

Saryah Binehers Washington Mr. Brown

Columbus Gazette Item From California Dated April 1

The column notes a return from California dated April 1. It mentions a homecoming and references the Columbus Gazette edition. No further details are provided in the readable segment.

California Columbus Gazette

Charley Cummings and George Craig at Washington on business

Riverside Leader reports Charley Cummings and George Craig were at Washington on business Tuesday, April 2, noting their involvement in ongoing discussions or engagements in the capital.

Charley Cummings George Craig Washington Riverside Leader

Henry Horning to Build Modern Residence This Summer

Henry Horning of the northeast of West Chester will erect a modern residence during the coming summer. J. J. Ross of Washington holds the contract. Wellman Advance, April 1.

Henry Horning West Chester J. J. Ross Washington Wellman Advance

Washington Press reporter visits Wellman on spring trip

Charley Needham of the Washington Press passed through Wellman Monday en route to Montezuma. Mrs. Henry Lovelett and her daughter left Saturday for Washington where her father has been very ill.

Charley Needham The Washington Press Wellman Montezuma Henry Lovelett Washington Lone Tree Reporter

Miss Morrow and Miss Tomlinson Visit Washington Home

Kalona News reports over Sunday visits from Miss Morrow and Miss Tomlinson at homes in Washington. Mr and Mrs Guy Manatt of Washington also visited relatives here over the weekend.

Guy Manatt Washington

Washington visitors John Stover and wife on Sunday

Kalona News reports that John Stover and his wife were visitors in Washington on Sunday, April 1.

John Stover Washington Kalona News

Old Reliable Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed

The Chicago Tribune urges against simple home treatments for colds and promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a trusted cure. It warns indoor confinement risks and possible pneumonia if mismanaged and notes local sale by F. L. Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Chicago Tribune F. L. Stolte Lemmon

Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea Promotes Home Comfort

Prepare for hot weather with Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. It acts as a regulator and system conditioner, claimed to benefit the entire family from children to parents, offering economical relief and comfort.

Hollister

Misses Truax Guests at OC Bailey Home

Misses Florence and Maude Truax were passengers for Crawfords Selashosenbay wheeles spel today as guests at the OC Bailey home.

Florence Maude Truax Crawfords- Selashosenbay Wheeles Spel OC. Bailey Home

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