Ministers Push Resolutions On Prohibition At City Meeting
A mass Anti-Saloon gathering at a local Methodist church heard Anti-Saloon League speakers urge the re submission of Iowa’s liquor ban to voters. Revs Condit Cooper and Barber outlined strategies and argued sentiment has shifted toward temperance with many counties already adopting local prohibitions. The talks stressed concerted church and public action beyond party lines to push for a statewide vote.
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Method Church
Anti-Saloon League
Condit
S. Cooper
W. Barber
Queson
Cooper Ke
Iowa
Lowing
Cooper
ti-Saloon League
League
Ministers Endorse Re submission of Prohibition Drive
In Washington Iowa on December 23 1907 the Ministerial Association pledged support for re submitting the constitutional prohibition amendment to a public vote. Texts read by Rev W O Fisher urged unity with temperance forces nationwide and urged action as other states move toward state wide prohibition.
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W. O. Fisher
First United Presbyterian Church
Ministerial Association
Ministerial Association of
Washington
Washington County
Miss Nena Wilson Hosts Informal Evening at East Main
Miss Nena Wilson entertained a group of young ladies at her East Main street home as a compliment to Miss Kathaleen Montelius of Kalispell Montana. Montelius, a Downer college student from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is spending holidays here with friends. Guests included Des Moines’ Alice Mann and Lucy Wilson who served a light luncheon. Out of town visitors were Jeannette Cherry of Oklahoma City and Katherine Parkinson of Palo Alto California, a seminary student in Washington DC.
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Nena Wilson
East Main Street
Kathaleen Montelius
Kalispell
Mont
Miss Montelius
Miss Wilson
Downer College
Milwaukee
Wis
Alice Mann
Des Moines
Lucy Wilson
Jeannette Cherry
Oklahoma City
Katherine Parkinson
Palo Alto
Calif
Washington, D. CO
Regular meeting of 1. C. O. F. tonight at 7 30
The notice calls a regular meeting of 1. C. O. F. at 7 30 with initiation of all degrees and important business. A full attendance is urged. Signed by John C. Little N. G.
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John C. Little
N. G
Inverted party delights Wellman social circle
Miss Florence Kirkendall entertained a number of friends at an Inverted party in Wellman. She recently traveled in Europe and the East for two and a half years and hosted the festive gathering. The home was richly decorated with holly, mistletoe, evergreens, and Christmas bells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Kirkendall
Wellman
Europe
East
Weather forecast for Iowa from Washington dispatch
Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with warmer conditions in the east and colder air in the west. The forecast notes colder weather on Wednesday across the western portion.
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Washington, D. C
the Evening Journal
Iowa
Evening reading and piano selections delight guests
Miss Stewart hosted an evening gathering with readings while Misses Geneva Smith Zella Longwell and Susan Gardner performed on piano. Florence provided charming entertainment and refreshments crowned the event. Attendees included Susan Gardner Lavanda Gardner June Wishard Eva Barger Ona Longwell Zella Longwell Geneva Smith Ida Starr Catherine Trieschmann Veda Stryker Maggie Fry Mabel Teets Naomi Stewart Mary Steiner Stella Palmer Mamie Gardner and Messrs Victor Carr James Gardner Jake Trieschmann Burrel Foster Earl Limerman Jno Henn Vernon Sigler Chas Livesey Floyd Weidlein Earl Weidlein Enos Miller Morris Leighton Ray Stryker Willard Palmer Floyd Timmons Dan Steiner.
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Miss Stewart
Geneva Smith
Zella Longwell
Susan Gardner
W S Green Farewell Party Before Moving to Mt. Vernon
Mr and Mrs W S Green were surprised with a farewell gathering at their northwest city home attended by about twenty five neighbors and friends. They will leave soon for Mt Vernon and are already missed by their numerous local friends.
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W. S. Green
Mt. Vernon
Mrs. Green
Gong restaurant upgrades with new curved oak counter
The Gong restaurant now features a citified look after installing a fine quarter sawed oak counter by Wes Mason and removing a rear partition. The curved counter wraps both room sides with a glass cigar case near the entrance and a line of lunch stools, enhancing lunch trade.
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Wes Mason
Burlington
Milwaukee Agency Changes Bring Broadgate to City
The Milwaukee station transfers its agency to L. Broadgate formerly of Mitchell South Dakota, with S Shaw moving to Cowgill Missouri to run the station for the same company. Broadgate, long with C M St P Ry, comes highly recommended and will relocate his family soon. Washington residents regret Shaw and his family leaving.
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Milwaukee
Yeterday
L. Broadgate
Mitchell, S. D
L. E. Shaw
Cowgill
Christmas Layoff Hopes Amid Busy Fall and Winter
The Journal plans a brief Christmas layoff while reporting a busy fall and winter. Washington business remains steady overall with summerish weather slightly dampening trade in some lines. Merchants express satisfaction as weekend and Monday sales outpace the week, and holiday wishes are extended.
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Washington
Journal
Telegraph and Express Offices to Close Except Limited Hours
The Western Union Telegraph office and U. S. Express office will be closed tomorrow except from 8 to 10 a.m. and from 4 to 6 p.m. The notice urges patrons to plan accordingly for deliveries and inquiries.
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Western Union Telegraph Office
U. S. Express Office
Post Office Closing and Delivery Window Notice
The post office will close at 12 o clock tomorrow. Carriers will make their first delivery and then be at their windows at the post office from 11 to 12 o clock.
W. Brinton Benefit Show At Graham This New Year
W F Brinton presents a benefit theater event in Graham with fine new pictures. The show promises quality entertainment and good seating. Seats are on sale now at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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W. BR
W. F. Brinton
Graham
Lemmon’s
Vienna bakery headlines and holiday travel notices
Local notes list oyster parties and fruit cake at the Vienna bakery with Christmas specials. Travelers and visitors include Owen Wilson on the Firefly, John Maxwell bound for Crawfordsville, and Mrs J Porter heading to Coneville for Christmas.
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The
Vienna
Owen Wilson
John Maxwell
Crawfordsville
J. Porter
Coneville
O. Jugenheimer
Havre
Washington
Oysters 35c a quart at Roy al Market
Local notices list Christmas travelers arriving from Chicago Texas South Dakota and Des Moines visiting relatives in Stuart and McCreedy area. A Poultry show adds a loving cup prize and sweepstakes thirty prize. moving picture show tours return home for holidays.
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Royal Market
Stuart & McCreedy
Poultry Association
Royalmarket
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N. Y
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Iewa
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Monmouth
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North American Live Stock Commission Company
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Los Angeles
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L Rothschild &Co
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Iowa Avenue
Edison
Victor Talking
Caner Music Co
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