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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1911
Page
4
Happenings Across County and Havre in December 1911
In Crawfordsville Gormley shipped hogs Tuesday with John Hillhousy traveling to Chicago to assist. Uncle Jerry Eckerman will visit relatives in the east. Geo Garret of Verdi plans to sell tickets and handle railroad business in his absence. Mrs Ben Miller visits Washington. Several locals attend quilting and trips to Washington and Letts. Various residents travel to Ottawa and Keota for chores and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havre
Gormley
Crawfordsville
John Hillhousy
Chicago
Jerry Eckerman
Geo.Garret
Verdi
Ben Miller
Washington
George Benson
John Hillhouse
Will Baster
Sade Saville
Frank Bradford
Julia Ferguson
Muriel
Miller
Art Long
Ottawa
Inl
Will Saville
John Caldwell
Rich Moore
Keota
Norm Pratt
Charles Long
John Putman
Shafer
Vern Tomlinson
Clyde Hillhouse
Myrtle
Vera
Andy Corbin
Rebecca Dean
Bess Swift
Nora Eckels
Library notes on selecting children's Christmas books
The article advises librarians to tailor gift book choices to each child's needs and tastes, noting that a well chosen book can be a welcome present while an unsuitable one is a poor fit. It emphasizes considering the recipient's preferences in recommending titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epsome
Angelus
Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
Library display promotes careful book choices for Christmas
The piece urges readers to select children books with care and announces a library display next Tuesday and Wednesday featuring suitable Christmas gifts not for sale. It notes praise for publishers in The Dial and mentions local social updates from New Haven including visits, births, and school activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dial
Meets and notices from Clay on December 7 1911
Dr Sensibaugh and wife of Chicago draw growing crowds at Clay meetings. Loyal Temperance Legion to meet Friday afternoon. Ray Woodford attends short course in Washington. Maude Woodford to represent Clay in spelling contest. Local hog car delays Iowa Central wreck. Howard Woodford family settles in new home. Funeral for Owen Brown held at sister Mrs Will Ward home with interment at Richland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Glen Cuddeback
Bert Smith
Charles McKinstry
Chicago
Acel Robertson
Pearl Edwards
Frank Snyder
Washington
Arthur Conrad
Nash School
New Haven Church
Rob McCaleb
John Robertson
James Combs
Isabelle
Frank Smith
Edna Lemley
Jim Thompson
Bert Dunbar
Clay
Maude Brady
Pleasant Plain
Tom Brady
Iowa Central
Cooper & Son
Brighton
Howard Woodford
F. EF
Miksch
D. L. Seymour
Fairfield
Owen Brown
Will Ward
Richland Cemetery
Local residents share visits and weddings across communities
Wellman and nearby towns report visitors from Muscatine What Cheer Leola and Lenox. Ferne Gray and Ernest Bell wed at Amish parsonage and plan farm life in Iowa county. Rob Dawson and Abi Van Houten marry in Washington state and will reside on the groom’s farm north of town. Frequent travel includes trips to Iowa City Des Moines Troy Mo and Riverside with illness funeral and family gatherings noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Mary Desing
Muscatine
Cy Iden
Riverside
Chas
Lantz
Iowa City
Joseph Slezak
Miss Heizer
A. L. Braden
Jacob Trieschmann
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Nettie Moothart
Joe Fisher
Weeck
Troy
Wesley Lantz
Mrs. Cherry
Robert Dawson
Eph Dawson
Abi van Houten
Lenox
Iowa
Ancortes
Wash
John Wehrle
Mrs. W
Victor
Miss McKenna
Hurdsville
N. C
Mr. Linder
Lewis Palmer
Colwell
Ohio
Community Notes From Rubio December 8 1911
Local church members hosted Rev Jackson and his family donating food and clothing. The Friends church expresses happiness at securing the minister and his wife for church welfare. The bank promotes 1912 calendars. Blacksmith C M Fleming battled a lively horse and prevailed. City bus line invites calls for orders to Frank Rogers. See for sale and want ads on page 7 column 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rubio
Friends Church
Jackson
C. M. Fleming
Claud
Taft Likely Renominated by Republican National Committee
Washington December 9 President Taft appears headed for renomination at the 1912 Republican convention as nine of ten national committee members favor him. Delegations from St Louis Chicago New York and other cities push for the convention site and leadership. Taft plans a large reception at the executive mansion for visiting leaders on Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
Republican National Committee
St. Louis
Chicago
New York
Empire State
Executive Mansion
U P Presbytery Set to Meet Tuesday
Keokuk presbytery of the United Presbyterian Church will convene next Tuesday morning at 16 o'clock in First United Presbyterian church. Forenoon routine business, afternoon addresses by members, and a sermon by retiring moderator Rev H T Jackson are planned. Expected attendees include about twenty ministers and elders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
United Presbyterian Church
First United Presbyterian Church
H. T. Jackson
Ainsworth
Robert Getty
Burlington
W. R. Lawrence
Columbus City
W. R. Sawhill
Electric Portables For Christmas Gifts
Beautiful line of electric portables priced from 4.00 to 15.00 offered by Always Reliable Co. Read by and brighten rooms with a cheerful light. S. Lemmon, Jeweler and Optometrist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. S. Lemmon, Jeweler & Optometrist
Burglary Warning Sparks Debate On Duty At Home
A tense exchange between Mr Meekton and Mrs Meekton at 2 00 am centers on whether a woman should descend to confront burglars Mrs Meekton insists it is a wife s duty to follow her husband while Mr Meekton argues a burglar would not shoot a woman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Ideal Womanliness and the World’s Greatest Need
A brief editorial asserting true womanliness lies in women adapting themselves to meet society’s biggest needs, framing virtue as active social contribution and moral responsibility. The piece emphasizes practical service over decorative roles, urging aligned action with contemporary public concerns.
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West Side Sq
J.D. Dayton
West Chester, Iowa
Washington County
Foley
Bright
All Druggista
Library Notes
Cook & Sherman
S. W. Cor
Square
Fairbanks-Morse
U. S
Mason Transfer & Storage CO
Washington, Iowa
Walt
Walt Mason
George Matthewa Adama
Frank Rogers
Steet
Washington County Savings Bank
U.P. Presbytery
CITY
G. W. Hobson
Phonheh
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