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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1903
Page
8
For Sale Good tangent yoga harness and lap robe inquires at the Journal. Cook wanted at the Crown Cafe. Furnished rooms for rent with furnace heat hot and cold water bath access over the Crown Cafe. Steam wood saw nearly new. Brahma cockerels for sale. Five living rooms for rent inquire at the Journal office Stef.
Alma Brindley has been awarded a partial scholarship upon arrival in Chicago and then the remainder year scholarship after fall exams at the Zegfield Conservatory of Music. The faculty bestows these annual scholarships to students with superior musical ability.
Regular conclave of Cyrus Chapter No. 13 R A M will be held Friday evening December 11 1903 at 7 30 oclock sharp. Installation of officers and a large number of petitions to be acted upon. Full attendance desired. E T Wickham High Priest
O. E. 8. announces a regular meeting at the Masonic Temple Thursday evening December 10 at 7:30. Election of officers will be held. Members urged to be present.
All members are requested to be present for the special meeting at the fire hall in the afternoon. Foreman.
Last night Homer Stevens was elected President Lloyd Neal Secretary and Treasurer and Prof. Rhyner Manager of the band.
Miss Mabel Fleming of Lexington enjoyed a pleasant birthday surprise last evening at her home as fourteen friends arrived to celebrate. Flinch and panic games were played, followed by a fruit dish presented to Miss Fleming, and the gathering ended with a cheerful evening for all attendees.
Fire Dance with the Portor Circus graces the opera house this Saturday December 12. Spectators are invited to enjoy this bold act as part of the circus program.
A family reunion was held at Mrs. G. A. Ebner's home with five Morrison children present. A lumber wagon runaway near town caused a break in the single tree. Carl Hancher was thrown and bruised but not seriously hurt. horses were scratched with no major damage.
December reports Miss Laura Dupuis leisure time in Sigourney. Elsie Smith of Nashua visits brother E. G. Smith. News came of the death of P. G. Carpenter formerly of the city and his body arrives from Des Moines for burial. J. W. Warner returns from Grand Junction last evening.
County board adjourned last evening after a two days session during which miscellaneous business was handled and the usual bills approved. Supt. Hugh Nelson of the County Farm offered his resignation to take effect the 29th of this month. Nelson's successor has not yet been named.
Lew Gormly of Crawfordsville visited the city yesterday on a business trip and met with local firms during his stay seeking opportunities.
Today’s markets recap from Beach-Wickham Grain Co and Chicago Board of Trade details. McCar Bros. Agents in Washington Iowa report price movements and trading activity as of December 9 1903.
A reception at Mrs W E Chilcotte on East Madison drew about two hundred ladies from local society. Hostesses Mrs M C Slocum and Mrs CG Mercer oversaw pink and white carnations while Misses Chil ecole Rhea Ford and others greeted guests. Music by Washington High School Mandolin Club accompanied afternoon activities and a luncheon followed served by Miss Anneloudek and assistants.
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