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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1903

Page

7

Local Social Notes Highlight City Visit and Travel

Miss Edith Miller visited the city yesterday while Wm Black and Joe Thoman conducted business in town. Many residents travel for holidays, with Mrs Henderson and Miss Mamie Ross shopping in the city and Alma Brindley returning from Chicago to spend the holidays.

Means & Stichter Edith Miller Wm. Black Brighton Joe Thoman Riverside FE. G. Sands Ainsworth Wv. c. Linton Ottumwa H. J. Williams Mediapolis Burlington J. W. Harper Crawfordsville A. Twinam Stella Irma Cruyz Rose Minner West Chester Dr. Henderson Mamie Ross Stella Essley E. £. Everson Emeline Warren California Harvey Carter Woodstock Ontario

Death of Calvin F. Cooper in Grainfield Kansas

Calvin F. Cooper aged 34 died at his Grainfield home after pneumonia while planning a Iowa visit. Born November 1869 in Washington County Iowa he lived in Ringgold County and western Kansas, married Estella Anderson, taught school and improved a farm before moving to Grainfield. He was a devoted husband and father, member of the Christian church at Tingley and the Modern Woodmen camp. Funeral in Tingley with services by Rev. Swan and burial in Tingley cemetery followed by orders honors. he leaves four children and his parents and three brothers.

Grainfield Kansas Calvin F. Cooper Iowa Washington County Ringgold County Estella Anderson Tingley Cooper Christian Church Mr. Swan Mt. Ayr Tingley Cemetery

Christmas Eve Program at A M E Church

The A M E Church Sunday School and Literary Society announces a Christmas Eve program with invocation by the pastor, songs by the Male Quartette and church, recitations by Mrs J W Martin Lynn Motts Frances Jones Minnie Campbell Estella Jones Jessie Jones, solos by Walter Williams Robt Crump Samuel Hall Jr and duets by Mrs J W Martin and Mrs Lizzie Jackson. An essay on Xmas by Myrtie Hall and a spoken reading by Marie Redd are on the lineup.

Sunday School and Literary Society A. M. E. Church Robt. Motts Marie Redd Minnie Campbell Estella Jones J. W. Martin Lynn Motts Walter Williams Ruth Black Helen Motts Nettie Campbell Luba Guinn Samuel Hall, Jr Robt. Crump Myrtie Hall Frances Jones Church Lizzie Jackson Jessie Jones

Missing Higdon and Purcell Stern Disappearances In Washington

Washington reports two men missing. Andrew P. J. Higdon, 40, drummer for a grocer, last seen Nov 20, 1903, tall slender white man with brown gray hair wearing a black cutaway coat and derby. Richard Sylvester asks hospitals and arrest records checked. Purcell, 16, tall and ruddy, disappeared Nov 16, 1908, searched for by police.

Washington D. C Andrew P. J. Higdon Bieber & Kaufman Richard Sylvester

Best Remedy for Constipation Promoted in Frankville Ad

A local testimonial endorses Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as the finest remedy for constipation. Eli Butler of Frankville New York says they act gently, with no unpleasant effects, leaving the bowels in a natural condition. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.

Chamberlain Eli Butler Frankville N. Y Stewart’s Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Baptist youths rehearse for Christmas Eve exercises

Notice announces the final rehearsal for the Baptist church youth group participating in the Christmas Eve program set for two o'clock Wednesday afternoon.

The Baptist Church

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