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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1907

Page

5

Local notices and entertainment listings in Grinnell page

Small house for rent, Wilber Miller. Don Handy, of Grinnell, called on friends in the city today. Marriage licenses issued to Birt Veach and Lulu B. Harvey, and Ralph Kennedy and Margaret Rudolph. Don’t miss the W. R. C. benefit New Year’s day. W. F. Brinton will give the show in the Graham. Fine new pictures. A good show promised. Seats on sale now at Lemmon’s pharmacy.

Don Handy Grinnell Birt Veach Lulu B. Harvey Ralph Kennedy Margaret Rudolph W. F. Brinton Lemmon’s

Foley's Honey and Tar Remains Safe Under Pure Food Law

Company announces Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law. It contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended for both children and adults. Sold by all druggists.

Foley

Masons Celebrate Temple Ownership and History in Washington

Members of Masonic orders in Washington marked debt clearance and one third ownership of the Temple Building with a large social at the Masonic temple. Speakers reviewed lodge history from 1851 to modern gains while noting growth to 118 blue lodge members and 114 chapter members.

Masonic Fraternity Blue Lodge Temple Building Company Amos N.alderson Jackson Roberts J. W. Morton Eugene Anderson Harwin T. Reynolds Harry H. Mathews John H. Wilde Martin P. Miller Everson Opera House Messrs. A Grand Lodge Norman Chipman A. R. Dewey Amos N. Alberson James A. Thompson Cyrus Chapter Royal Arch Masons Bethlehem Judge Dewey George W. Teas Almon R. Dewey Col A. A. Rodman Washington Lodge Order of the Eastern Star Rogers Smith Mr. Hawk Wellman Mr. Smith Hawk Verne Sigler Miss Smith Henry Evers H. B. Luers Dutch Creek Conrad Ramge G. W. Reed N. ©. Pearson Jackson Merle Lindorff Rock Island

Phil Lips Host Dinner for Green Family at Home

Tuesday Mr and Mrs W A Phil lips entertained at dinner in honor of Mr and Mrs W S Green and family. The day was very much enjoyed by all present. Mr and Mrs Green leave soon for their new home at Mt Vernon where their daughter Miss Avis has been attending college.

W. A. Phillips W. S. Green Mrs. Green Mt. Vernon Miss Avis

Christmas Eve at Chittum Home Bright with Santa

Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Chittum hosted a Christmas gathering at their home with Mrs. Biskamp and children and the Wes Reiner family. A real Santa Claus and children’s recitations highlighted the evening. The group enjoyed a festive Christmas Day at the Chittums' cozy residence.

J. M. Chittum Biskamp Wes Reiner Michael Smith Santa Claus Mrs. Chittum

Christmas Dance at Commercial Club Tonight

The annual Christmas dance is held tonight at the Commercial club starting at 9 30. Music by Mahanna and Ogle of Iowa City with traps. Programs provided.

Commercial Club Mahanna and Ogle Iowa City

North west couple hosts dinner for Ottawa visitors

Mr and Mrs Will Marie entertained yesterday in honor of Mr and Mrs Ed Swift and daughter Ethel dreda from Ottawa Ohio daughter names appear as Ethel dreda in the readable text.

Will Marie Ed Swift Etheldreda Ottawa

Local workers named for their projects

The report lists A. R. Miller, BE. T. Wickham, J. W. Morton, H. T. Reynolds, A. N. Alberson, G. W. Brown, J. H. Steck, E. G. Wilson and W. B. Marbourg and notes they did their work well.

A. R. Miller BE. T. Wickham J. W. Morton H. T. Reynolds A. N. Alberson G. W. Brown J. H. Steck E. G. Wilson W. B. Marbourg

Dinner Party Honors Jeannette Cherry Guests

Miss Jeannette Cherry hosted a dinner at her parents home on South Marion Avenue Oklahoma City during the holidays. An elaborate seven o'clock course dinner featured dark red carnations and asparagus fern. Honored guests included Miss Kathleen Montelius of Kalispell Montana and Chester Smith of Monmouth Illinois with musical solos and vocal selections by Hanna Eicher Vera Rogers and Mr. Smith following.

Jeannette Cherry Oklahoma City W. W. Cherry South Marion Avenue Kathaleen Montelius Kalispell Mont Chester Smith Monmouth Ill Hanna Eicher Vera Rogers Smith

Mary Steck Hosts Ready Maids Guests at East Main Home

Miss Mary Steck entertained about twelve Ready Maids guests at her East Main street home in honor of Miss Mildred Luce of West Liberty. A light luncheon was served and out of town guest Miss Katherine Parkinson of Palo Alto, California attended.

Mary Steck East Main Street Mildred Luce West Liberty Katherine Parkinson Palo Alto Calif

Miss Minnie and Etta Conner Host Dinner Honor Resident

The Misses Minnie and Etta Conner entertained a small group of friends at dinner today as a compliment to Miss Mary Vate of Velwein Iowa.

Minnie Etta Conner Mary Vate Velwein, Lowa

Dinner guests entertained at Mason home west of city

A group of friends from the city gathered for dinner today at the residence of Mr and Mrs Wes Mason located west of the city.

Wes Mason

Wallace Invite Party for Niece Miss Parkinson

Mr and Mrs Leigh Hunt Wallace issue invitations for a party to be given Tuesday evening in honor of their niece Miss Parkinson of Palo Alto California.

Leigh Hunt Wallace Miss Parkinson Palo Alto Calif

Pretty Holiday Wedding Near Wellman

The home of Mr and Mrs William H Harvey two miles southwest of Wellman hosted a noon Tuesday wedding of their daughter Lulu B to Birt Veach. Rev W A Smith of Lexington officiated. A three course dinner followed the ceremony. The couple, from near Wellman, plan to start housekeeping on a farm soon.

William H. Harvey Wellman Lulu B Birt Veach W. A. Smith Lexington

Party at Miss Vern Tomlinson’s home

Miss Vern Tomlinson entertained about thirty friends at her South Iowa avenue home last evening. Refreshments were served and all guests departed at a late hour reporting a jolly time.

Vern Tomlinson Iowa Avenue

Simpson Family Dines at Harvey Kyle Home North East

The Simpson family hosted a dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Harvey Kyle northeast of the city. Guests included Mr and Mrs James Clendenning Mr and Mrs James Gordon and daughter Miss Ella plus Misses Margaret Simpson and Mary Clendenning from town.

Simpson Harvey Kyle James Clendenning James Gordon Ella Margaret Simpson Mary Clendenning

Cooks Host Christmas Dinner at East Washington Home

Mr and Mrs R S Cook entertained guests at a Christmas day dinner party held at their residence on East Washington Street.

Mrs. R. S. Cook East Washington Street

Death of J C Scott Remains to Be Buried Here

The body of J C Scott of Horton Kansas arrives this evening for burial in Elm Grove Cemetery. He died yesterday morning at about 71. A short funeral will be held at the McConaughey home. he was a former Washington resident and brother of Mrs S P McConaughey.

J. C. Scott Horton Kan Elm Grove Scott P. McConaughey Washington McConaughey

Logs and Journals Preserve Salem’s Maritime Era

The Essex Institute houses nearly a thousand voyage logs and sea journals from 1750 to 1890. These canvass-covered volumes narrate the rise and fall of Salem’s seafaring commerce, from privaters to Manila fleet logs, recording a vanished age of deep-water enterprise.

Essex Institute Blue Water Hopewell West Indies Mindoro Manila Salem

Dr Shoop Cough Cure Promises Safe Timely Relief

An advertisement touts Dr Shoop Cough Cure as safe for all ages including infants. It claims the remedy uses a resinous plant extract from a sacred shrub, soothing coughs and healing bronchial membranes without opium or cocaine.

Local Notes From Vienna Collected Here

Miss Nellie Stevenson arrived this morning from Keota and spent the day in the city. Robert McCall Jr son of Mr and Mrs McCall Jr is improving after illness. Grant Wayman and wife who were visiting Mrs Varney left for their home in Vinton Iowa.

Nellie Stevenson Keota Robert McCall Robert McCall, Jr Grant Wayman R. ©. Varney Vinton Iowa

Old Salem Ships and Sailors Reveals Port History

Ralph D. Paine contributes to The Outing Magazine a series on Old Salem Ships and Sailors. He draws from Essex Institute log books to uncover romance and fact shaping early American commerce during Salem’s peak era as a bustling port.

Ralph D. Paine Outing Magazine Old Salem Massachusetts America Essex Institute

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