Miss Ethel Roosevelt Debuts in Washington Society
In Washington the White House prepares for Miss Ethel Carow Roosevelt to make her formal society debut. The event, featuring the Marine Band in the East Room, attracts hundreds of cards from diplomatic and social circles. Miss Ethel, nearly seventeen, contrasts with her half sister Alice Roosevelt Longworth.
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Ethel
Washington
National
Alice Roosevelt Longworth
Ethel Carow Roosevelt
Diplomatic
Army
Navy
Great East
White House
Marine
Miss Roosevelt
International Peace Centennial Commemoration Plans
In Cleveland on December 28 plans are being perfected to invite the English government to join the one hundredth anniversary of Commodore Perry’s victory on Lake Erie. An exposition will run for several weeks in 1912 under the title International Peace Centennial with proposals for Canada and England to share equally in Boer War era ties and to foster friendship between the two countries.
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Cleveland
Commodore Perry
Lake Erie
Canada
England
Sarah Koten Case Heads to Trial This Week
New York authorities plan to proceed this week in the Sarah K case, the nurse accused of killing a doctor in revenge for alleged wrongs. The case draws intense public attention as prosecutors prepare to present their evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Koten
New York
Sarah K
Prairie Flower church Oyster Supper Tuesday
The Ladies of the Prairie Flower church sponsor an oyster supper on Tuesday evening December 29 at the home of T Reeves. Everyone is invited. Mrs. Sam McCleery hosts the Navajo club Wednesday afternoon.
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Ladies of the Prairie Flower Church
T. ©. Reeves
Sam McCleery
Dinner party guests in northwest Washington hosted by Andersons
Misses Fannie Sales of Brington Mabel Stevenson of Keota and Hanna and Lydia Eicher and Martha Brindley were guests at a dinner party today hosted by Mr and Mrs Carson Anderson in north Washington.
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Fannie Sales
Brighton
Mabel Stevenson
Keota
Hanna
Lydia Eicher
Martha Brindley
Carson Anderson
Washington
Mr and Mrs Lee Sitwell Host Christmas Turkey Dinner
Mr and Mrs Lee Sitwell entertained Thanksgiving? Christmas Day guests at a turkey dinner. A delightful time was enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Lee Sitwell
Houser Family Hosts Christmas Turkey Roast
Mr. and Mrs. Gus Houser hosted a Christmas day turkey roast at their home north of the city. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Amlong and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Page and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Orley Page with son Jesse. Wish them many more happy events.
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Gus Houser
Amlong
Ed Page
Orley Page
Jesse
Dinner Honors Miss Tate in Tribute by the Livingstons
Mr and Mrs Schuyler Livingston host a six o clock dinner tonight honoring Miss Mary Tate of Oelwein Iowa. The social event brings together local guests and celebrates Miss Tate’s visit with the Livingston family.
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Mrs. Schuyler Livingston
Mary Tate
Oelwein, Iowa
Dinner guests at West Main street home
Mr. and Mrs. Rittenhouse and their son John Rittenhouse and his wife visited the home of Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Stewart on West Main street for a dinner today north of the city.
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Rittenhouse
John Rittenhouse
North of the City
C. W. Stewart
West Main Street
Miss Gertrude Smith Hosts Chaling Dish Club Evening
Miss Gertrude Smith will entertain the Chaling Dish club this evening in honor of Miss Ida Roberts who leaves at week’s end for Colorado where she will spend the remainder of the winter.
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Gertrude Smith
Chaling Dish Club
Ida Roberts
Colorado
Shearer Family Holds Annual Christmas Dinner
The W. D. Shearer family held their annual dinner Friday at the Shearer home on East Madison street with all members present. A bountiful noon meal featured festive menu and decorations. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Otto Stichter of Minneapolis and Mr and Mrs Everett Shearer of Verdi.
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W. D. Shearer
Shearer
Ast
Madison Street
City
Otto Stichter
Minneapolis
Everett Shearer
Verdi
Dinner guests at the McCleery home Friday
Mr. and Mrs. Sam McCleery hosted a dinner Friday with guests Mr. and Mrs. Howard Mc Cleery of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Col Nicola, the Harmon family, and Mr. and Mrs. James Laughead and two daughters.
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Sam McCleery
Howard McCleery
Chicago
Col Nicola
Harmon
James Laughead
Ready Maids Invite Party at Eicher Home
The Ready Maids issued invitations for a party to be held Wednesday evening December 30 at the Eicher residence 325 East Main Street.
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Phoenix Hall
Eicher
East Main Street
A. B. C. Club Banquet At Hotel Colenso Then Watch Party
The A B C club plans a New Year banquet in the dining parlors of Hotel Colenso and will host their boy friends at a watch party at Miss Edna Webb's home on North Marion avenue.
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Hotel Colenso
Edna Webb
Marion Avenue
Social Evening Honors Gray Move Abroad
Twenty two guests gathered Saturday at Mr. and Mrs. Miles Bradford’s home to bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Gray as they embark on a year of travel. The soirée featured generous hospitality and a three course lunch. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. George Corbin.
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Miles Bradford
O. M. Gray
Wilson Christmas Dinner At Highland Township Home
A large Christmas dinner was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sherd Wilson in Highland township. Capt. W. A. Wilson’s five sons and two daughters attended with families, totaling fifty people including twenty five grandchildren and one great granddaughter. eight relatives were absent. A three course noon meal, social time, and gift exchange around a Christmas tree marked the festive gathering. children gave rocking chairs to Captain Wilson and Sherd.
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Sherd Wilson
Highland Township
Wilson
Capt
W. A. Wilson
Captain Wilson
Sherd
Washington Superintendent Attends Iowa Teachers Meeting
B Francis, superintendent of Washington public schools, travels to Des Moines to join the Iowa State Teachers Association meeting convening tomorrow evening. WW M Johnson and daughter Loa B also head to Des Moines to attend. The educational council holds its annual meeting tonight and Professor Crusinberry will present a pensioning inquiry paper tomorrow morning.
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Educational Council
Public Sale of Cows at Residence Near Square
Auction at residence one mile east of the square on Thursday December 31 starting at 1 p.m. includes twenty head of choice cows with twelve calves, three yearling steers and three yearling heifers. Cows are high grade Short Horns. Terms announced day of sale by auctioneers D. F. Macon and W. F. Fleming.
Washington Hair Dressing Parlors Closed Due to Illness
Ladies informed the Washington Hair Dressing Parlors will close until further notice because of Mrs. Black illness. Miss Motts will provide home service by appointment, contact via telephone at 403 Green.
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Mrs. Black
Washington Hair Dressing
Miss Motts
Green
Social Roundup Brings Local Visits and Travel News
Miss Katherine and Frank Buckley returned to Chicago Sunday night after a brief visit. R. L. Stewart left for Ames Iowa to resume studies. Mr and Mrs N B Miller Jr and three children returned home to Pleasant Plain after Christmas in the city. Miss Sue Yockey of Brighton departed for Fairfield after visiting her brother John Yockey. Oyster parties at the Vienna continue daily.
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Katherine
Frank Buckley
Chicago
R. L. Stewart
Ames
Iowa
Vienna
N. 8. Miller, Jr
Pleasant Plain
Sue Yockey
Brighton
John Yockey
Fairfield
Christmas Guests Arrive From Several States in City
Crabb of New London Iowa spent Christmas in the city as a guest at J E Kunath home. Ray Atchison arrived from Richmond Kansas to visit Alex Dawson. Miss Cecil Phillips left for Hedrick Iowa for a few days. Maynard Chapin came from Chillicothe Missouri to be guest of friends. Mr and Mrs Frank Martin and two daughters of Lexington had Christmas dinner at Esther W Dicken's home. Mrs G H Pratt and son Frederick of Terre Haute Indiana are visiting at F F Parrish's home. Rev J W Dill of Clarinda traveled home after conducting services at the Reformed Presbyterian church. He stayed as guest at the O Samson home.
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Frank Martin
Lexington
Esther W. Dicken
G. H. Pratt
Frederick
Terre Haute
Ind
F. F. Parrish
J. W. Dill
Clarinda
Mr. Dill
Reformed Presbyterian Church
O' Samson
Traveling salesman Sprains Knee in Accident at Harper
Lon Brindley of Davenport, a Smith Bros. traveling salesman, is laid up at home after spraining his knee last Wednesday when he tripped on a stone while running to catch a train. He is expected to resume work before the start of next week.
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Lon Brindley
Smith Bros
Davenport
Harper
Address at Second Church by Rev Arthur Samson
The Mountaineers of the South will speak at the Second United Presbyterian church Wednesday evening at 7:30. Rev Arthur Samson, a former Washington boy, will share an address with engaging content. The public is cordially invited.
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South
Second United Presbyterian Church
Arthur Samson
Samson
Washington
Lafe Ostrander Opens Barbershop at Goode Hotel
Lafe Ostrander, a well known barber, has started a shop in the Goode hotel and will greet his many friends there. He is described as an experienced barber who can deliver the goods.
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Lafe Ostrander
Goode Hotel
Lafe
Soldier Nine Beats All-Americans in Orient Showdown
Manila December 28 The all American baseball team currently touring the Orient was defeated by Lieutenant Johnsons picked army team four to three This marks the All Americans lone defeat in the tour.
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Soldier
Manila
Orient
Johnson
Army
Charles Tapp Shot Dead at King Hill Farm
Charles Tapp a famous harness race horse breeder driver and trainer was shot and killed at King Hill stock farm in St Joseph Missouri Fairhurst shot him as Tapp attempted to eject him from the property authorities investigated the fatal shooting in late December.
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Charles Tapp
St. Joseph
Eeward Fairhurst
Tapp
Fairhurst
King Hill
Conversation in Philadelphia Press between Mrs Chatters and Mrs Deepley
Ex claims his wife Mrs Chatters laments Mrs Nexdore's alleged mistreatment and her other troubles while Mrs Deepley reassures and encourages her. The Philadelphia Press records the exchange as a social snippet.
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Mrs. Chatters
Vagrant Claims Heir to Fortune in Baltimore Society
In Los Angeles on December 28, William Jefferson Powell is said to be heir to half a million dollars and a position in Baltimore society. Powell has been sentenced to 180 days in the work house on a vagrancy charge.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Baltimore Society
William Jefferson Powell
Local visitors and trips noted in Centerville circle
Miss Belle Simpson of Centerville Iowa visited friends in the city Saturday. Ray Simpson of Centerville was an over Christmas guest with friends and relatives. Mrs Ed Nicholson and Miss Nita and Nial traveled to Wellman for a visit at William Deucher’s home. Florence Miller left for Centerville to visit her sister Mrs M R Euwer. Mrs W H Latta arrived from Garden City Kansas to spend winter with her daughter Dr G A Boice. Miss Mary and Cora Masson came from Albenton Iowa after visiting relatives. Dr and Mrs E T Wickham left for Knoxville to attend the funeral of Max Marbourg.
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Belle Simpson
Centerville
Iowa
Ray Simpson
Ed Nicholson
Nita
Nial
Wellman
William Deucher
Florence Miller
M. R. Euwer
W. H. Latta
Garden City
Kan
G. A. Boice
Mary
Cora Masson
Alerton
E. T. Wickham
Knoxville
Max Marbourg
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