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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1908
Page
8
Local social notes from December events in IA and surrounding towns
December items note visitors and relocations in Iowa City Oxford and Monticello. Mr and Mrs O M Haney visited from Iowa City. Dick Norris moved to Hills. Mr and Mrs Bert Clark returned to Oxford. Mr and Mrs Joe Heitzman and Walt Nicola family traveled from Cedar Rapids. Mrs Joe Nick visited Marengo and returned with her daughter. John Barnett sold residence to Mrs C M Haney of Iowa City. Will Rath family left for Lone Tree en route to Oklahoma. W R C installed last Saturday with program and refreshments. Poultry and Pet Stock show closed with light attendance due to bad roads. C J Havel of Iowa City visited Joe Soukup. Frank Dautremont returned to Monticello after stay at Join Barnett home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
0. M. Haney
Iowa City
Dick Norris
Hills
Bert Clark
Oxford
Burt Flynn
Joe Heitzman
Walt Nicola
Minnie
Wallace
Cedar Rapids
Joe Nick
Marengo
Kelly
John Barnett
C. M. Haney
Lowa City
Will Rath
Lone Tree
Oklahoma
C. J. Havel
Joe Soukup
Frank Dautremont
Monticello
Join Barnett Ome
Local Social Notes Report Holiday Visits
Dec 22. Mrs J D Dayton and son Daryl visited friends at Keota. Mrs Meade Shaffer and Miss Fern Shaffer returned to Clarion after visiting here. R Ferguson on business in Washington today. Mrs H Davis visiting friends in Wayland. Mrs Hervey Bell of Washington visited the Kilgore home. Miss Effie Hennon traveled to Keota yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Dayton
Daryl
Keota
Meade
Shaffer
Fern
Clarion
R. ©. Ferguson
Washington
H. Davis
Wayland
Hervey Bell
D.C. Kilgore
Effie Hennon
Benns Visit Haskins Couple in Crawfordsville
Dec 23 affair as Mr and Mrs Jay Benn of Haskins visited the home of Mrs Daisy McFarland. Other Crawfordsville visitors include Mrs R S White, Mrs C M Strain, Miss Ina Murphy, Miss Margaret Twinam, Warren Williams, Dwight Wilkin and W E Conn who were in Washington today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Benn
Haskins
Daisy McFarland
R.S. White
C. M. Strain
Ina Murphy
Margaret Twinam
Warren Williams
Dwight Wilkin
W. E. Conn
Washington
Mrs Fred Oliver Returns From Des Moines Hospital
Mrs. Fred Oliver resumed from Des Moines this morning after a treatment at the Methodist hospital there. She is somewhat improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Oliver
Des Moines
Methodist
Christmas Eve program planned by Brighton churches
In Brighton the reno serine and Methodist and Christian churches will hold a Christmas Eve program. E. A. Gray of Trenton Mo will spend the winter with her daughter Mrs. C L Walker. Will Stouts move from the country into the former home of their son Ira and Ira Stouts relocate to the farm house for work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno Serine
E. A. Gray
Trenton
C. L. Walker
Will Stout
Ira
Ira Stout
Union revival services announced for local churches
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Jake Werner Sr. and George Marten were held Sunday. A union worship service of the Presbyterian and Methodist churches will be held Wednesday night at the Presbyterian church. Union revival meetings will begin Sunday night with Rev. Rayes Willet of Winona Lake Indiana starting Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Werner, Sr
George Marten
Presbyterian
Methodist
Presbyterian Church
Rayes Willet
Winona Lake
Ind
Local Notes and Visits Around town
December events list a two week school vacation starting Friday. Mrs. OC H Davis of West Chester visits relatives. The funeral of Mrs. Albert Imhoff is held at Eicher church. Miss Maymee Reynolds returns from Moody Institute Chicago for a two week break. Mr and Mrs Brannon and daughter Katherine visit from Wheatland Wyoming. Mr and Mrs C W Schlatter welcome a newborn son. Jos Richer of Packwood visits. John Rupp and family depart for Ohio. P P Wenger and family visit Washington. Theodore Oswalt and Ada Oswalt of Aurora Nebraska leave for Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OC. H. Davis
West Chester
Albert Imhoff
Eicher Church
Maymee Reynolds
Moody Institute
Chicago
Brannon
Katherine
Wheatland
Wyom
C. W. Schlatter
Jos. Richer
Packwood
John Rupp
Ohio
P. P. Wenger
Washington
Theodore Oswalt
Ada
Aurora
Nebr
Menno Frienberger
Llilnois
Local Notables Visit and Christmas Travel Notes
Mrs. D. W. Jones and daughter Crete along with Mrs. Dr H B Marr and daughter Velma left for Birmingham Alabama to spend Christmas with friends. Rev Mr Williams formerly of this place preached at the church on Sabbath. Mr and Mrs Badham were in Washington yesterday printing sale bills and will hold their sale soon. R Miller returns from a week in Dakota with friends. Ed Blackburn teaches in the absence of someone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Jones
Crete
H. BE. Marr
Velma
Washington
Frank Frame
Birmingham
Ala
Ed Blackburn
Williams
Indianapolis
Ind
Mrs. Badham
R. Miller
Dakota
Christmas Eve Special at Vienna and Riverside Event
Local items note a special program and Nut tingers at the Vienna with no seats after 7 on Christmas night. Events include Uncle Rube at Riverside Iowa December 29 and various holiday reads, baking, and sales at local shops plus residents visiting in Rock Island and Lincoln Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Tonight
The
Vienna
Remps Hampsher
Brighton
O. B. Stichter
Rock Island
Ill
Palace
Jackson Township
Uncle Rube
Riverside
Iowa
Recital by Miss Peck's voice pupils in Academy chapel
The Academy chapel overflowed for a recital by Miss Maude Peck's voice pupils. Thirteen numbers impressed attendees with strong technique. Eva Crone and Gladys Warner received special mention for frequent tones, cadenzas, and moving style. The new term begins January 6, 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy
Gladys Warner
Jesus Lover of
Macdougall
Miss Rose Minner to Depart for Mission Work in Egypt
About thirty friends gathered at Miss Minner’s home for a pre departure farewell. Mrs Eckerman spoke for guests presenting a dictionary. Mrs Guthrie and Miss Cowden served coffee and Egyptian curios were viewed. A church reception follows this evening at Second United Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Minner
Tanta
Egypt
George Eckerman
M. J. Guthrie
Helen Cowden
Second United Presbyterian Church
Ladies Toast County Officials at Wilson Home Dining Event
County court house guests were entertained at the Wilson home on South Iowa avenue with a bountiful six course dinner. Each lady guest performed an entertainment toast between courses while sign cards and menu cards impressed with pen and ink artistry. Miss Leanna Galloway of Liberty, Mo., attended as an out of town guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
James Shearer
M. E. Logan
Chauncey
J. S. Wilson
Will Black
Will Cunningham
County Court House
Lady Court House
Wilson
Iowa Avenue
Leanna Galloway
Liberty, Mo
Supper Party at Scranton Home Hosts Several Friends
Mr and Mrs Martin Scranton entertained numerous friends at a home supper last evening. Walter Brewer and Miss Bessie Brewer of Corydon Iowa Mrs Warren Palmer of Tyrone Okla Mr and Mrs Chas Darbyshire Mr and Mrs Ed McCaulley were present. The Brewer couple stayed overnight at the Darbyshire home and joined Mrs Palmer in a trip to Wellman and West Chester this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Scranton
Walter
Bessie Brewer
Corydon
Iowa
Warren’ Palmer
Tyrone
Okla
Chas. Darbyshire
Ed McCaulley
Kansas guests dine with David Donaldson on West Madison
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McCausland and their niece Miss Wyland of Kansas were guests at dinner today at the David Donaldson home on West Madison Street in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh McCausland
Miss Wyland
Kansas
David Donaldson
West Madison Street
Palace Bakery Xmas Fruit Cake Offer
A holiday promotion from Palace Bakery invites customers to buy a Xmas fruit cake for top quality fruitcake branding. The message highlights best quality and seasonal appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Bakery
Chalmers Sells Half to Eldridge and Plans Elevator
D A Chalmers sells a half interest in his grocery and coal yard business to W S Eldridge. The new firm will build an elevator on the Milwaukee tracks south of Heights grocery, handle grain and grind feed, and start work by May first. Eldridge awaits another sale before starting the new field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Chalmers
Eldridge
Chalmers
Mr. Eldridge
Hanleys Political Primer sale expands nation wide
P J Hanley has sold 140 Political Primers with orders from several states. Buyers send them as gifts to Democrats in other states. The primer sells for 25 cents a copy, 1 dollar for five, 2 dollars for twelve, available at Hanleys law office and Bowmans store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Hanley
Bowman's
Try It a Year Christmas Gift From The Journal
The Journal suggests giving a year’s subscription as a Christmas present to friends in Washington and Washington county. The notice invites readers to place orders at once and promises attentive service to those who take this opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Washington
Washington County
Fine aged fruit cake at the Vienna for Christmas
A reader notes the fine aged fruit cake at the Vienna for Christmas and the holidays. It’s good stuff and encouraged to try it. A matinee at the Star is listed for 2:30 Christmas afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
The
Brinton Couple Back From Tour Of Moving Pictures
Mr and Mrs W F Brinton report good returns from their latest tour with moving picture shows and may tour again later this season. City bus line advertises contact for orders via Frank Rogers with street address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rogers
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the Two
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