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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1909
Page
5
Weather forecast from Washington D C predicts threatening conditions with probable rain tonight or Tuesday. Cooler air is expected in the east and south portions.
Mrs H F Steck visited Fairfield today en route from the factory to the Fair. Miss Florence Miller traveled to Cincinnati Iowa to visit sister Mrs Matthew Buwer. E Brookhart and son Robert of Eldon arrived for a visit at A C Brookhart home north of the city. Mrs E E Neal of Keota returned home after ten days with her mother north of the city. There will be work in third rank KE of F W McCulley CC
House cleaning time described as a yearly duty made less disagreeable by products listed. Ammonia Turpentine Chi-Namel floor finish Varnish for all floors Floor Wax Johnsons Silverware Soap for polishing silver Bon Ami for windows Red Cedar Flakes moth prevention Insect Powder for vermin Krese deodorizer and disinfectant Germicides fumigators formaldehyde lye sal soda and more listed.
The Fortnightly club and affiliated groups schedule a series of meetings this week. Activities include the musical department gathering with Miss Anna Ragle, a DAR session at Mrs J A, the mothers department with Mrs W McLaughlin, and the evening literary section with Miss Annans. Also noted are AB girls hosted by Miss Edna Webb, a WCTU meeting at Mrs M A Maxwell with Sabbath observance discussion led by Mrs Wilson Seracene, and the Junior Queen Esther circle at Grace Ingham with delegates to a May convention at Marinago.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Swick entertained relatives yesterday in honor of Mrs. Swick's sixty ninth birthday. Out of town guests included Mrs. C A Benkett and daughter Ruth, and Mrs. A C Stolle, who enjoyed the day.
Relatives from Wayland arrived yesterday bearing large baskets of dinner to Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Rittler. The event unfolded in a pleasant manner with Elizabeth Rittler and daughters, Elmer Rittler and daughters, Joe Witting, ny Mast and sons, and John Lewellen among the visitors.
About thirty young friends visited Blanche Warner on Saturday afternoon for games and light refreshments. They spent the afternoon in cheerful pastime and presented her with a bouquet of carnations.
Friday evening at the Andersons five miles northwest of the city, about thirty young people gathered with friends and relatives for games and harp music. Fern decorations set a simple festive scene as guests departed praising the enjoyable time and hoping for more such gatherings. Attending from a distance were Dolly Moore of Keota Anna Reiner Grace Anderson Anna M Simpson Elsie Schneider Mr and Mrs Harry Anderson and Earl Warner of the city.
J Richardson publisher of the Davenport Democrat marks April 7 as half a century with the paper in Iowa. He came to Davenport from Vermont in 1859 to join the Democrat, succeeding his elder brother D N Richardson who died in 1898.
Crawfordsville April 5 Special The annual congregational meeting elected A E Gault president J G Maxwell vice president W E Walker secretary and H Manners treasurer J H Crooks and E L Davis were re elected trustees for three years At morning services Rev W G Robertson read his resignation as pastor to take effect the last Sabbath in April He was beloved by the congregation after three years of service and they regret releasing him
Frank Shearer leaves the U S Express Co after years of service to join Gardner and Bridger. Asa Jones fills Shearer’s former role, and Clarence Barnett fills Jones’s vacated position. The changes are described as smooth and promising.
Ex Secretary E Allen Hitchcock former secretary of the interior is critically ill in Washington. He is at the home of his son in law Commander W S Sime U S N and grave fears for his recovery are entertained. He suffers from heart and kidney trouble.
Artificial means sustain actress Mme Modjeska who is critically ill. Her physician says she may die at any moment or live another week.
H Ke McCollum visited Sigourney as a business caller today, engaging with local merchants and discussing community commerce opportunities.
Short city items list residents and visitors including Waldo Wells from Wyman at The Fair, Lillian Patton of Grinnell at home, Mrs Ezra Gardner of Lexington shopping, Miss Mike Lewis promoting Lewis millinery, Mrs T J Easter and daughter from Ainsworth shopping, Edith Bailey teacher from Fort Dodge home on vacation, Delbert Laughead visiting family, Dr H E Marr en route to West Chester, Frank Crane and wife from Eldon after weekend visit, Alice Dempsey resigning Bowman dry goods for Snouffer Hughes Co, Edna Gardner of Lexington en route to Mt Pleasant for studies, John A Babcock of Chicago passing through on way to Little York Ill.
The Chicago Tribune recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a reliable treatment for colds, noting ordinary remedies require indoors time and can risk pneumonia, while Chamberlain's is trusted. Sold by F. L. Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Wooley Bros in Washington offers ground and honed surgeons instruments barbers razors and shears plus new razor handles German silver key checks grip checks umbrella plats dog tags and silverware tools. Delicate and difficult work solicited with guaranteed satisfaction.
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