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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1909
Page
5
The outlook from Washington on April 12 predicts a threatening and colder night with rain or snow in the southeast portion. Tuesday is expected to be generally fair across the state.
George Palmer arrived from Washington for a visit with relatives on Saturday. Farrell Huston returned to Iowa City to resume his school duties after spring vacation at home. Mr. and Mrs. Griswold of Columbus Junction visited at the home of their daughter Mrs. J R Rickey. Mrs. Charles Shaffer came home Saturday after several weeks visiting friends near Mt Pleasant.
Westchester reports Joe Simerman and J D Dayton attended the funeral of the late Bruce Minteer in Sigourney yesterday.
We disclose our best coal and offer it as cheap as possible while covering costs. Our slogan emphasizes secrecy and pride in product quality. The notice hints at competitive pricing from Anderson and Wilson.
Al Augustine rode as a passenger for Rose Hill this morning. Mr. and Mrs. Seymour Martin departed for Des Moines for a several months visit starting today.
April 12 Saturday night at the new home of Mr and Mrs James White featured a B E club social. Miss Bertha Brown won a hyacinth prize and Frank Klein the consolation in progressive games. Florence Wright and Alta Harding served a late third floor spread as the club praised the Whites as royal entertainers. Edward Watson of Iowa City visited Lois Stewart. Mr and Mrs J M Singmaster and son planned a visit to the old country. Mrs Ben Sanders, Mrs Margaret Erdice and Miss Tillie Levien shopped at Ottumwa by Rubio.
Mrs Floyd Timmons returns from Prairie City visit with Adams family and sister Mrs Leo Stoutner of Keota. Rev A E Hatfield and wife back from Naples Illinois after grandmother’s illness. Hoyt Gardner recovers from tonsillitis. Sam Gardner visits Howard Gardner in town. Edna Gardner returns to Mt Pleasant. Ladies Aid met at John Romine’s. W F M S set April 15 at Howard Gardner’s. Josie Guthrie ill with tonsillitis. Reid Haynes travels to Crawfordsville for Easter. Mrs Hough accompanies him.
Kalona residents hear the M. E. ladies will host a bazaar and ice cream social at the opera house on Saturday. J. W. Carpenter has acquired the Mrs Tansey property west of town for a future home. Mr Bridenstine and family moved into a property recently purchased from Carpenter.
Miss Millie Rogers from Ft. Dodge Iowa spends her vacation at home. Charles Davidson of Washington works on cement walks for the M. E. church. John Stover his wife and Mrs. Stover attend the funeral of Miss Jane McKree, sister of Mrs. Stover. Remains laid to Richmond cemetery. W Miller was a passenger for Weilman this morning.
The F A A s pastry sale planned for next Saturday has been postponed indefinitely. The Household Economics department of the Fortnightly club will meet with Mrs T T Keeley tomorrow afternoon at 2 30.
The Ready Maids were entertained at the home of Miss Wilma Row Saturday evening.
Yesterday marked the 89th birthday of Mrs. Esther Dicken with a family dinner at the Dicken residence on South Iowa avenue where relatives gathered to celebrate.
A ten cent social was held Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Minick to benefit the Fraternal Aid association. Attendees enjoyed a social program and refreshments were served during the event.
The Ready Maids meet this evening at Miss Hazel Martin's home on North Marion avenue. The Queen Esther circle of the Methodist church will hold a called meeting tomorrow at Mrs. Maude Reister's home at 7 30 should bring fancy work and all members are requested to attend.
In Fortnightly club records the Biple Study department meeting is postponed to Wednesday afternoon. In Iowa Falls Cottage reports disinterment of a corpse to determine if relatives removed an engagement ring before burial. Miss Jensen who died weeks ago wished her ring buried with her.
Fashion notes announce the latest long cloaks selected for inspection. Manufacturers struggle to keep up with demand as the newest models arrive for buyers to view.
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