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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1903

Page

8

Round About Crawfordsville Social Roundup

Dec 3 social notes report visits and guests in Crawfordsville. Mr and Mrs M G Campbell of Fairfield attended Dorothy Maxwell's gathering with friends. Carrick and Coulter families hosted visitors from Albia. Will Reynolds returned from Monmouth after a week with his sister. Frankie Porter from Wyman and Lena Maxwell visiting friends. Chas Latchem and Eva Smeltzer of Washington visiting Julius Conger home.

M. G., Campbell Fairfield Dorothy D. Maxwell Carrick Coulter Albia Sim Carrick Will Reynolds Monmouth G. F. Niblock Frankie Porter Wyman Lena Maxwell Washington Chas. Latchem Eva Smeltzer Julius Conger

Local Visitors and Social Notes Across Iowa Towns

December 30 shows Ollie Cornell visiting Allerton. Fairfield residents Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Emry were here over Sunday. May McNeese visits Fair Held. Burlington relatives host Mr. and Mrs. Dave Irwin. Des Moines visitors Mr. and Mrs. Chas Pearson visit relatives here. Waverly’s W. F. Oraner calls on his parents over Sunday. Editor fleacock and wife were in Washington yesterday.

Ollie Cornell Allerton Clarence Emry Fairfield May McNeese Dave Irwin Burlington Chas, Pearson Des Moines W. F. Oraner Waverly Iowa Fleacock Washington John Edwards Terry Mathers D. F. Hodges J. N. Pickens W. Stephens Parsons Kansas Rev. Cotton Crawfordsville Capt. O'Brien Rev Pickens J. H. Mahaffey Ben Kross Riverside Ferguson Cedar Rapids Dave Keitner

Local notes reflect a busy Martinsburg community

December arrivals and departures mark seasonal activity in Martinsburg Iowa with guests from Des Moines Washington and Davenport. Obituaries note the death of Grandma Shaw and funeral plans at the U P church with interment in Camp Ground cemetery.

Pretty wedding near Verdi ends year for Fetters couple

Verdi December 31 a pretty wedding was held at the home of Mr and Mrs J L Tucker one mile south of here. Emma Belle Tucker and Leroy Fetters were married by Rev A E B Cornell in the presence of about fifteen guests. They will reside at the Tucker home after January 1 and a reception is planned at the George Tucker home this afternoon.

Fetters George Tucker

D. W. Martin Returns from Chicago with Stock

D W Martin arrived back yesterday from Chicago where he had gone with stock. C Laffer of Sigourney came last evening to attend to Mrs J A Crawford's illness.

D. W. Martin Chicago C. Laffer Sigourney

Local residents travel over holiday break to relatives

Dec 30 reports show Mr and Mrs A J Peterson and children Fred and Genevieve journeying to Keithsburg to visit relatives. Lt Mrs Archa Crawford returns from Washington with friends. A D Acheson returns from Columbus Junction with granddaughter Alma Johnson of Monmouth Lil.

A. J. Peterson Fred Genevieve Kiethbsurg Archa Crawford Washington A. D. Acheson Columbus Junction Alma Johnson Monmouth Lil F. D. Finley Mt. Pleasant Myrtle Jeffrey A. P. Jeffrey N. M. Anderson Auld Geo. McKinnis Ollie C. W. Crisman Colfax Mabel Ross Vinton S. D. Ross D. M. Sullivan Burlington O. W. McGrew Kkeokuk Medical School Hugh McCleery Roy Peters Crawfordsville Rock Island

Ora Henderson Hosts Friends For Flinch Night

Miss Ora Henderson entertained a small gathering Tuesday evening with games including flinch. Rev. Monkman arrived to assist Rev. Giller in revival services and meetings that same day.

Bewin O. J. Collumber Chicago Nicola Godfrey Sigler Nellie Grosh West Chester Ora Henderson Rev. Monkman Giller

Miss Thurston Stages Polly Primrose Comedy Tonight

The curtain rises at 8 15 p m for Miss Thurston and company presenting the beautiful comedy Polly Primrose.

Miss Thurston Polly Primrose Adelaide DE Thurston Polly ‘Primrose

Funeral of Mrs Darbyshire Set for Tomorrow Afternoon

Funeral services for the late Mrs M P Darbyshire will be held tomorrow at two o'clock from the residence on East Washington Street.

Baker Johnson Opens Shop for Tasting Inspection

Johnson the baker invites visitors to his shop to inspect the range of baked goods offered for sale. The notice encourages customers to drop by at any time to sample and evaluate the line of treats.

Johnson

Causes of Cold Fears and Diet Remedies Described

The article explains colds arise from internal imbalance, poor air, and overeating. It urges open windows, daily outdoor exercise, and clean living to prevent colds, plus cautions against narcotics and overfeeding. It also contrasts poisonous and harmless snakes by dentition.

For Sale and Notices Advertised in Local Listings

For Sale good dry wood and posts. Leave orders at Win Smouse's office. For Sale one Percheron stallion and two to three year old colts see H F eS oe. Furnished rooms for rent near Crown Cafe with furnace heat hot and cold water and bath.

Win Smouse H. F. Es Oe Crown Cafe

Science of Health: proper disposal reduces danger

Taxed to dispose of what cannot be appropriated and when not properly disposed of remains an element of danger.

Walking Cure Against Malaria Endorsed by Advocates

The article explains that persistent malaria cases resistant to sea voyages high altitudes and quinine may yield to systematic walking. It argues that fresh air combats malaria and the blues, advises dress adjustments for weather, and promotes moderate outdoor activity as broadly beneficial.

Spectroscope's Precision in Chemistry Detects Trace Metals

The spectroscope, once confined to chemistry, proves invaluable for analysis. A platinum wire in a Bunsen flame can reveal tiny salt traces swallowed minutes earlier. The chemist can detect as little as one three millionth of a grain of metal in a substance.

Wedding Undisturbed After Church Cleans Up

A lighthearted exchange notes the wedding passing off smoothly as the church was thoroughly cleaned beforehand. No contretemps reported and the occasion appears to have proceeded without incident.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Woman Refusal Stands as Motive in Fatal Man’s Threat

Quotation from the Baltimore Herald notes that a man threatening suicide after a woman rejects him proves the woman was right, reflecting a harsh view on love and judgment. The remark frames a moral verdict rather than a factual event.

Baltimore Herald

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