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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1902

Page

4

Society and Social Lights Shine in Washington Gatherings

Washington social scene sparkles with receptions dinners and parties. Mrs. Sue Fisher and committee hosted about 200 guests at the Fisher home, with decor of wildflowers and a two-course repast across the lawn at the Matthews residence. Mrs. D HW Logan and others assisted, while Miss Ada Jenkins and Alice Rupp performed. Separately Mrs. Minoie Nebergall-Skinner entertained guests and a luncheon was served. Mr. and Mrs. J. Laughead hosted an informal six o'clock dinner for California-bound relatives. Mrs. Alyce Comba received a bread and butter shower. plans include Al ley Glee Club entertainment and First Presbyterian ladies gathering. Apple Joe Foster, known as Joseph Foster, dies near Washington, age about 72, after a life spanning Pike County Ohio to Muscatine and Louisa counties, last residing on a farm. funeral Sunday at 4 m.

Washington Fisher North Lows Avenue Mies Sue Fisher J T Matthews M. Cavin Anna Andereon- Fisher Frances Shinnebarger Ada Jenkins Alice Rupp Marcellus Meek Mre HT. Reynolds Mollie Cherry Logan Minoie Nebergall- Skinner Des Moines Alyce Oomba Mra Archie McCulley South Lawa Avenue Mise Comba Alley Glee Club Miss Combs Alnsworth Joseph Foster Apple Joe Pike County Ohio Mise Catherine Dyche Muscatine Louisa Washington Co

Local News from the Johnson Bakery Area

The Rock Island firm Harvey and Warfel advertises selling one way tickets to Chicago and Kansas City at 5.50 with dates August 20 to September 1. Local residents Nora Corvette Mable Durham Elizabeth Watson plan to attend Monmouth College next year. Miss May Long traveled to West Chester for a Sunday visit. Chas Startzman of Iowa City stayed with Dr J Hull in East Washington Street. Jessie Jeffrey left for Tuscola to resume teaching duties.

Old Johnson Harvey & Warfel Rock Island Chicago Kanes City Nora Corvette Mable Durham Elizabeth Watson Monmouth College Chas Startzman Iowa City Dr J. Hull East Washington St John Kiepper Pittaburg Conrad Hopeogardeer Academy Jessie Jeffrey Tuscola

Harvey and Warfel Pie Line for Tomorrow's Trade

Harvey and Warfel will launch a line of pies for tomorrow's trade featuring lemon apple chocolate peach custard cream apricot and more. The shop specializes in fine pies and invites customers seeking the best to visit. Mr and Mrs Knox Dunne recently passed through Washington state en route to Wyman. Mrs Hollingsworth Ruth Carrie and Fannie Winter returned home from a Colorado trip.

Harvey & Warfel Knox Dunne Washington State Wyman Mras del Hollingsworth Ruth Carrie Fannie Winter Colorado

Gold beaters strike ends with compromise across U S

The gold beaters of the United States ended their five week strike when President Lambert of the Gold Beaters International Union declared it off. Workers returned to all affected cities as a settlement was reached. Fremont Skinner an 11 month old died after ingesting nitric acid found in a bureau drawer.

Tieston Gold Beaters United States Lambert Gold Beaters’ International Union Fremont Skinner Carl Skinner Omaha Neb Messenger Service Company

Murcatine Visit Recaps Family Fare and Local Biz

Ms Fr Stronebarnet and her children returned to Murcatine after visiting friends and relatives in Des Moines. Red Carpenter departed Des Moines last night. Harvey and Warfel bakery on the north side offered plenty of lager cakes to customers.

Fr. Stronebarnet Murcatine Harvey & Warfel Bakery North Side

Pleasant Plains W. F MS. Postponed to Sep 10

The Pleasant Plains W. F MS. meeting has been postponed until September 10 at the home of Ms. Joe Wright. A fall meeting is requested by order of the President.

Pleasant Plains W. F Joe Wright

Forestry convention session in Lansing reports Minnesota fire plan

At the American Forestry association session General Andrews of Minnesota presented a paper on Minnesota's regimen for preventing forest fires. Other speakers included Clifford from the New York College of Forestry Frank Miller from the bureau of forestry W C Winchester from Grand Rapids Michigan G B W Hoerten Grand Master Michigan State Grange Governor A T Bliss and State Land Commissioner Wildey. Detachments then departed for a tour of the northern lower peninsula.

Lansing Mich Yeaterday American Forestry Association Andrews Minnesota Bor. Clifford New York State College of Forestry Frank Miller Bureau of Forestry W. C. Winchester Grand Rapids G. B W. Hoerten Michigan State Grange

Cdlenso Hotel Shoe Shining Parlor Heads at Keltner

Dave Keltner operates the Cdlenso Hotel shoe shining parlor with work completed and in progress noted.

Cdlenso Hotel Dave Keltner

Spirit and Okoboji Lakes Booklet Ad Offered Free

Descriptive booklet on Spirit and Okoboji Lakes in northwestern Iowa along the BCR&N Ry line. Free upon application. Includes Minnesota and Iowa game laws. Mentions boarding houses hotels and cottages for rent around the lakes. Listing by BCR&N Ry of Cedar Rapids Iowa.

Iowa Burlington Cedar Rapida & Northern R

Burlington Route Sets Fast Washington to Denver Time

A Burlington Route service claims the fastest Washington to Denver trip via Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo with a record 22 hours 50 minutes outbound and 25 hours 50 minutes return. The Durllowton No 1 is highlighted as the premier train on the line departing Washington at 7 30 pm and reaching Denver by 6 20 pm the next day.

Burlington Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Pacific Coast Washington USA

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