Rural Carrier Receives Warm Winter Gift
Milton White, Rural Route No. 1 carrier, is surprised with a fur overcoat, cap, and mittens funded by a subscription started by M. J. Moriarty and many neighbors. A long list of contributors from Route 1 and surrounding community names supported the charitable gift for the coming winter travel season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton White
M. J. Moriarty
Mr. White
White
A. Fe, Austin
J. M. Walker
Chas. Noaker
I. Wallingford
J. BK. Gallager
John Foster
A. EF. Marbourg
John Willson
J. EB. Wright
Matt Smith
Grant Pearson
N.C. Pearson
W. E. Brown
A. J. Kallaus
Sam Neil
Brighton telegraph items note convention trip and local visits
G W Smith and King Cornell left for Chicago to attend a telephone convention. L Stone went to Fairfield on business. Harry Yount of Fairfield spent Sunday here. Mrs R Hicks of Chicago visits her parents. Jubilee singers to perform at the Christian church Wednesday evening. A large skating crowd enjoyed Saturday night. John Dunbar is reported quite sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Smith
King Cornell
Chicago
L. Stone
Fairfield
Harry Yount
R. ©. Hicks
Robi
Kegan
Jubilee Singers
Christian Church
John Dunbar
Markels from Beach-Wickham Grain Co prominent at Chicago Board
Chicago brokers Hooay s Markels from Beach Wickham Grain Co members of the Chicago Board of Trade. McCall Bros Agents Washington La report a December 8 1903 filing date with notes on grain dealings and market positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beach-Wickham Grain Co
Chicago Board of Trade
McCall Bros
Washington
Chicago
Dick Thompson Jubilee Singers Delight Crawfordsville
The Dick Thompson Jubilee Singers gave a splendid sacred concert at the Columbian on Saturday with a fine address on the Origin of Old Songs. Mr Thompson spoke again Sunday on Freedmen work in the South and at the Methodist church. Mrs Jackson sang a solo as Lena Maxwell visited over Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Witting
Washington
J. F. Buxbaum
Washinon
Dick Thompson
Columbian
Thompson
Opera House
Mr. Thompson
South
Methodist Church
Taylor Anniversary Celebrated With Family Gatherings
Mr and Mrs Edwin Taylor marked their 50th wedding anniversary yesterday with relatives and close friends. Horace Breed, the sole wedding attendee still living, joined them for dinner. S A Sands visited Washington, and H G Crawford was there yesterday. Mr and Mrs W R McCreedy left for Fairfield to visit her brother Mark Campbell and wife. A school benefit entertainment is planned for Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Taylor
Horace Breed
H. G. Crawford
Washington
Silver anniversary celebrated by First Presbyterian Missionary Society
The Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church marked the silver anniversary of the Home Missionary Society this afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs L D Young. A large group of ladies contributed offerings to fund a school for Mexican boys in Santa Fe New Mexico. An enjoyable afternoon included refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Missionary Society of the
First Presbyterian Church
L. D. Young
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Local Circles Host Evening of Fun and Surprises
The Helping Hand Circle of the King's Daughters entertained at Miss Ora Henderson's home while the Golden Rule Circle met with Miss Margaret Duff on West Madison. A crowd surprised Miss Edna Young at her East Madison residence. The party featured a taffy pull at Finneh as about sixteen guests mingled in a cheerful, old fashioned social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Henderson
Margaret Duff
West Madison Street
Edna Young
East Madison Street
Finneh
First Ladies Basket Ball Match At Commercial Club
The Academy ladies face a S. 8 S. team tomorrow at the Commercial Club gym in the first all female match between the two teams. A lively game is expected as both squads debut. The Acad ladies plan a Monmouth trip for practice and possible future games. Admission is 15 cents at 8:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy
Acad
Monmouth
Tobson & Gove Jewelers and Opticians Contest Notice
People entering the watch contest at Hob son and Gove jewelry store must write the exact phrase Tobson and Gove Jewelers and Opticians on the entry card. Abbreviating the and is not allowed. Win Smouse visited Haskins on business today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobson & Gove
Tobson & Gove Jewelers
Opticians
Win Smouse
Haskins
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Columbia
River Sal
Franklin
Maple City
Baird & Son
Cash Stores
The
Crown Cafe
TH McClean
Howard L. McCleery
Stuart and Son
Journal
D. M. Brooks
Dr. Wertz
Price Baking Powder OO
Brighton
Crawfordsville
E. BE. Nichols
Wayland
J. W. Nichols
Stewart & Freud
J. H. Pearson
Mary Rush
Eri. G. Rabenold
Cotter
Basket Ball
Sol Rich, & Co
Caha
Wampold & Cy
Duncan
North Side
Morris
B. W. Nicola & Co
North Side Furniture Store
Edison
Thos. A. Edison
Civic Hotel
T. H. Ghilgote
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