Statement of the condition Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank 1908
The banks assets and liabilities as of December 8, 1908 are sworn by cashier J C Jones of Washington County Iowa. The document lists total assets 60 901.54 and total liabilities including deposits and notes as of the close of business. Notary K Iseminger attested, with witnesses Gardner Woodburn Wallace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskins
Ashington
Drover's
Nat'l Bank
German Savings Bank
Davenport
Citizens ‘Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
Breanne
Chicago
Washington County
K. Iseminger
W. F. Gardner
B. F. Woodburn
8. R. Wallace
County News Happenings and Community Updates
The column covers the daily doings of residents across county communities. It reports on local events, gatherings, and notable happenings throughout the day, highlighting everyday life and community cohesion.
Local Notes From Washington And Riverside
Dec Henderson Walker of Washington attended the funeral of Mrs Moore yesterday. Ray Robbins begins the winter term of school three miles from Riverside. Mr and Mrs Lee McCleary of Washington visited J H McCleary. Mrs Chas Hays arrives from Washington visiting at James Hunter home. Elizabeth Moore returns to Washington after a visit. Mr and Mrs Joe Jones and son of Haskins arrived on the Burlington. Martha Hough moves to the country for winter at Will Bailey home. Mr and Mrs Kern visit Washington today. Mr and Mrs John Rickey and baby of Winfield visit relatives. L L Neiswanger returns from Burlington. Last evening sermon theme Lovers from I John 2 15 17. Moody divides sermon into love of world and love of God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Jones
Haskins
Burlington
Martha Hough
Will Bailey
Kern
Washington
John Rickey
Baby
Winfield
L. L. Neiswanger
Brighton visitor Miss Lula Engle stops by Wes ley kin
Miss Lula Engle of Brighton visited her brother Wes ley and family over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Sherlock of Victor Iowa are expected here this week. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Miller spent Sunday at the B. F. Beitel home. The Ladies' Aid society will meet with Mrs. Frank Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Engle
Brighton
Wesley
J. E. Sherlock
Victor
Iowa
Carl Miller
B. F. Beitel
Ladies’ Aid Society
Frank Anderson
Washington area social notes and church news
Mrs. O. D. Chapel and others shopped in Washington. Clergy including Rev. A. S. Bailey and Rev. Nat Childs attended presbytery in West Chester. Mrs. Wickham visited relatives in Washington. A. E. Babcox returned home to White Water Wisconsin after visiting his daughter Mrs. Chapel. Mrs. Sands and Rex also visited Washington yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. D. Chapel
W. A. Goble
Hackett
Edna Sherman
Washington
A. S. Bailey
Nat Childs
A. D. Acheson
West Chester
T. Y. Wickham
A. E. Babcox
White Water
Wis
F. G. Sands
Rex
Moody sermon echoes on sin and service in Crawfordsville
The Crawfordsville community heard a sermon theme whosoever committeth sin is a servant of sin as Mr. Moody contrasted serving the devil with being a son of God. Local visitors include S W Neal from Washington and Misses Dora Clapper Stella Wells visiting Washington and area homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moody
God
Christ
S. W. Neal
Washington
Dora Clapper
Stella Wells
J. G. Maxwell
Mary Bishop
Harry Bishop
W. D. Fishburn
H. D. Cherryholmes
J. A. Hawthorne
Elva Donahey
Ilinois
December American Boy highlights front cover boy with presents
The December issue showcases Christmas themed stories and articles for boys, including That Dillingham Boy continuing and serials by Houston and Tomlinson. Features cover a color image, 90 plus illustrations, and items like The Most Costly Toys, How to Make an Ice Boat, and rope swinging. Published by Sprague Publishing Co., Detroit, Mich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tomlinson
Billy
Ben
Texas
Sprague Publishing Co
Detroit
Mich
Miss Earl Remington Stars in Rudolph and Adolph at Opera House
Miss Earl Remington of the Mason and Mason company performs the role of anna in Rudolph and Adolph. She takes a rare leave to work as a servant in Rudolph Dinkenspiel’s home, delivering rapid humorous episodes and a strong singing and dancing specialty. The actress, noted for charm and vivacity, appears with Mason and Mason in interpolated musical numbers. Performance set for December 29 at the opera house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Remington
Mason and Mason Company
Rudolph
Adolph
Anna
Rudolph Dinkenspiel
Mason
Miss Remington
Opera House
Calendar year lineup prompts prompt orders at Journal
The Journal job department promotes a line of calendars with samples to view. Busy season has started and orders should be placed soon to avoid delays. Ninety calendars pads labeled 1909 are currently in stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Ministers urge society to end functions after January 4
In Boone Iowa on December 9 ministers called for society functions to halt after January 4, as joint revivals will begin. The move pleased liberal supporters who feared importing Billy Sunday or a sensational revivalist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
Iowa
Billy Sunday
West Chester Wedding of Frank H. Ross Jr and Marie Bauer
In West Chester on December 9 a wedding united Frank H. Ross Jr and Miss Marie Bauer with Rev C K Baumgarten officiating. The bride is daughter of John Bauer and groom son of F H Ross. A reception followed at the groom’s parents home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Ross, Jr
Marie Bauer
C. KE. Baumgarten
Ross
John Bauer
F. H. Ross
Reception at New Haven church for Rev McMann and bride
A reception will be held at the New Haven church on Friday evening December 11 in honor of the Rev C F McMann and his bride Oysters will be served Everyone is cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
C. F. McMann
Mrs H S Eagle Hosts St James Sewing Circle Meet
Mrs H S Eagle entertains the St James Sewing circle at her east Washington home with a social hour and refreshments after the annual M B A election last night in the hall. Oscar Jugenheimer is president and a full list of officers includes Fannie Moothart as vice president J F McNamara as secretary George Burham as treasurer Nettie Cox chaplain Emma Lohrer conductor and Tom Moot hart as sentry. Physicians A A Sandy and G W Hay janitor Sam Hout and trustees Jake Lohrer W P Moot hart Milton White complete the leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Jugenheimer
Fannie Moothart
J. F. McNamara
George Burham
Nettie Cox
Emma Lohrer
Tom Moothart
A. A. Sandy
G. W. Hay
Sam Hout
Jake Lohrer
W. P. Moothart
Milton White
What I Can Society to Meet at Baptist Church
The What I Can society of the Baptist church will meet Thursday night at 7 30 with Mrs. Ralph Humble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
What I Can Society of the Baptist Church
Ralph Humble
Satisfactory Christmas Shopping
The piece urges shoppers to favor Hobson Gove gifts, noting the box stands for quality regardless of price. It urges early buying to avoid last minute pressure and ensure thoughtful choices for givers and recipients alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobson & Gove
Rock Island Visitor Probes John J. Grier Hotel Firm
Fred Whetam of Rock Island Illinois visited last evening to discuss matters connected with the John J Grier Hotel company which runs the eating house near the Rock Island depot under J F Medley. Whetam serves as superintendent of the company between Horton Kansas and Sylvis Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Whetam
Rock Island, Ill
John J. Grier Hotel Company
Rock Island Depot
J. F. Medley
Whetam
Horton
Kan
Sylvis, Lowa
Birth of Daughter to Mr and Mrs John Fitzgerald Florida
Relatives in the city were informed of the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. John Fitzgerald of Florida. Mrs Fitzgerald is formerly Miss Rebecca Hay of this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itn
John Fitzgerald
Florida
Fitzgerald
Rebecca Hay
Globe Barber Shop Offers Hair Trim and More
All for Christmas shoppers hear about Globe barber shop at 52-26 Mart White. Four chairs promise up to date grooming with hair trim massage or shave as part of gift ideas and broader services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe
Misses Dora Clapper and Stella Wells Return From Visit
Misses Dora Clapper and Stella Wells came back this morning after spending a few days with their friend Miss Lena Maxwell near.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Clapper
Stella Wells
Lena Maxwell
Crawfordsville
Kecks Headed to Kalona for Visit
Mr and Mrs C M Keck left this morning for Kalona to visit until tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. C. M. Keck
Kalona
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Total Assets
Othman
J. 0. Jones
J. C. Jones
Sever
Pennsylvania
Scranton
Bright’s
Lermmon’s Pharmacy
Lemmen
Inharmacy
the County News
Grace Hill
Ainsworth
J. M. Maxwell
Denmark
Margaret Twinam
Ralph Reese
Wyman
OPERA
Popham
Williams Mfg. CO
Cleveland, C
McWhhinney Drug Co
N. Y
Swift
P.O. Mutual
Bowman’s
Astrakhan
China
Bowman
Bowman Bros
THE
Mart White
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