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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1909

Page

5

Visitors and church services highlighted in The County News

The issue notes Washington visitors including Murray Smylie Jesse McCoy Miss Lena Maxwell N L Long and son John. H D Cherryholmes returns from Burlington. J B Orris and daughter Mrs Pierce of Lewis Iowa visit with son The Churches. United Presbyterian service at 11 followed by a union evening sermon by Rev W G Robertson on Labor Union. Methodist services at 11.

Murray Smylie Jesse McCoy Lena Maxwell N. L. Long John Washington H. D. Cherryholmes Burlington J. B. Orris Mrs. Pierce Lewis Iowa United Presbyterian W. G. Robertson Methodist

Social notes of visits and local business chatter

Mrs. Larson visited at the Oscar Carlson home Thursday. Mrs. Harmon Brinning has spent the week at the Alvin Clingan home near Richland to care for her ill father. Miss Veda Stryker stayed Thursday night with Mrs. Martha Eyestone. Logan Ahrens formed a partnership with Dixon of Washington in the auto trade. Andy McGuire delivered hogs to Washington on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Will Simpson Sundayed at the Harry Crone home. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Benson were shopping in Washington on Tuesday.

Larson Oscar Carlson Harmon Brinning Alvin Clingan Richland Veda Stryker Martha Eyestone Logan Ahrens Dixon Washington Andy McGuire Will Simpson Harry Crone Dave Benson

Relief for rheumatism with Chamberlains ointment

Many object to strong medicines for rheumatism and say internal treatment is unnecessary in most muscular or chronic rheumatism. When fever and swelling are absent, apply Chamberlains ointment for quick relief. price 25 cents, large 50 cents. Sold by Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.

F. L. Stolte and Lemmon’'s

We Are King stage show debuts with Edmund Carroll

On April 21 Edmund Carroll presents Walker Whiteside’s comedy We Are King in three acts. Carroll plays the dual role previously starred by Whiteside, a part praised for its mix of humor and drama. The touring production, directed by A W Cross, aims to captivate theatergoers with a fresh and engaging stage offering.

Edmund Carroll Walker Whiteside Gordon Meak Carroll A. W. Cross Whiteside

Water rents due by June 1 due to meter reading change

Notice informs customers that water rents are delayed until June 1 because of a change in the meter reading schedule. It asks consumers to note the adjustment and mentions Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a recommended medicine sold by F L Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Chamberlain F. L. Stolte Lemmon Knacoy

Local Weddings And Club Events Highlight Aurora Social Scene

Yesterday afternoon at the Neiswanger home Jessie Neiswanger married Clifford Patchen in a small ceremony conducted by Rev. John Abels. The couple will reside in western Nebraska after a 6:45 train departure. Lulu Duvall hosted a mock wedding and games for friends, followed by refreshments. The Fortnightly club elected new officers and delegates for the Davenport convention at its Aurora hall gathering.

Eli Neiswanger Jessie Clifford Patchen John ©. Abels Patchen Nebraska Lulu Duvall South Avenue B Lylu Duvall John Simpson Aurora Academy Orville E Cer Alice Rownd Myrtan Jeffrey Henry ©. Hull John McLaughlin Davenport Cook Orville Elder Fred Smith

Misses Odessa Darbyshire and Florence Ward Host Private Skating Party

Odessa Darbyshire and Florence Ward will host a private skating party tomorrow evening, inviting a small group to an indoor rink. The event focuses on a quiet social gathering and leisure activity.

Odessa Darbyshire Florence Ward

Missionary tale to be read at Presbyterian service

Sunday night at the Presbyterian church a rare treat will be read during the service about Dr. Kathryn Meyers of Chicago. Dr Meyers spoke on foreign missions, Facts not Fancies, detailing experience in India China and Japan. An offering will be taken. all are invited.

Presbyterian Church Kathryn Meyers Chicago Doctor Meyers Presbytery India China Japan

Foley's Honey and Tar Urges Genuine Product Use

Foley's Honey and Tar is promoted as a safe guard against spring colds that inflame the lungs and may lead to pneumonia. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co warn customers to insist on the genuine Foley's Honey and Tar to avoid counterfeits.

Foley’s Lemmon’s Pharmacy McElhinney Drug Co

Mrs J M Gallagher Visits Keota Then Chicago

Mrs J M Gallagher of Fb. Wright and family spent last night with her parents Mr and Mrs J B Crayne. She arrived from Keota where she had been visiting and left for Chicago this morning for a short visit before returning home.

J. M. Gallagher Fb. Wright, N J. B. Crayne Keota Chicago

Mrs. Harvey Hosts Social Evening for Mrs. Dunning

Captain and Mrs. D W Harvey entertained about fifty friends in a private party at their home in honor of Mrs. H N Dunning of Albany New York. Mrs Dunning sang several numbers with Miss Latchem at the piano and a luncheon followed despite bad weather.

D. W. Harvey

Meeting of the W R C Scheduled for Tomorrow

The W R C will hold a meeting tomorrow afternoon at 2 30. Members are urged to attend as discussed topics include upcoming events and community concerns.

The

Paul Co workers honor Samuel J Cocklin on birthday

Samuel J Cocklin of the George H Paul Co received a collective salute from colleagues and friends at 3 PM in his office. They presented him with small gifts believed to be treasured for years by Mr Cocklin.

Samuel J. Cocklin George H. Paul Co Paul Cocklin

Local church delegates attend presbytery and mission convention

The Rev and Mrs J Abels Mrs John McCartney Miss Agnes Stewart and Miss Margaret Cowden returned from Marengo Iowa after attending the presbytery and Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary convention. Reports show Washington leading in home and foreign work and local church groups leading in the youth department. Cowden reelected Y P S C E secretary and treasurer and Winfield Smouse named lay commissioner to the general assembly. The Rev Mr Abels delivered an address while Parsons College Glee Club performed at the Presbyterian church.

J. ©. Abels John McCartney Agnes Stewart Margaret Cowden Marengo Iowa Presbytery Woman’s Home and Foreign Missionary Convention Washington Young People’s Department Winfield Smouse General Assembly Mr. Abels

Office celebration for Mr. Cocklin marked by gifts

Short congratulatory ads were prepared by attendees and Mr. Cocklin spoke with appreciation. Gifts included an angels food cake with forty eight candles, garden and kitchen ware, clothing, farm produce, and a diamond ring of one and a half carats from Mr. Paul. The gesture showed warm office sentiment toward Mr. Cocklin.

Cocklin Angels Mr. Paul Mr. Cecklin

Angel Food and Lager Cakes at the Vienna Event

Mr and Mrs W Roberts visited Ainsworth and Cotter last night and today. Wash boilers and tubs showcased at the fair.

Vienna W. Roberts Ainsworth and Cotter

Fair and city guests at regional show and arrivals

J H Oaks of Ottumwa arrived this morning. J G Miller of West Chester spent yesterday in Washington. Walter and Oscar Gardner of Havre were in the city yesterday. Er L McFadden of Crawfordsville attended the show last evening. Mrs A DeMarce and son Frank of Texarkana Texas arrived last evening from Sigourney and will stay at Jesse DeMarce home for several weeks. Geo Hopengardner returned from Iowa City last evening and underwent an appendicitis operation two weeks ago last Monday with recovery near.

J. G. Miller West Chester Washington Walter and Oscar Gardner Havre City Er. L. McFadden Crawfordsville A. DeMarce Frank Texarkana Texas Sigourney Jesse DeMarce Geo. Hopengardner Iowa City Mr. Hopengardner

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