Oklahoma buyer comes for horses in county notes
Ira Haynes from Oklahoma visits for horse purchases. Mrs. J. G. Henderson returns home at Muscatine after visiting West Chester relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Harris and daughter Sepha leave Oskaloosa after stay with Mrs. J. W. Wallace. Me! Anderson arrives from California, worked as carpenter recently. He was in Long Beach and met Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mason, who are reportedly doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Haynes
Oklahoma
J. G. Henderson
Muscatine
West Chester
Anderson
California
Long Beach
Arthur Mason
Prohibition Attendees Visit Des Moines and Local News
The county notes Rev. L. S. Hand and H. S. Robinson attended the prohibition convention in Des Moines. W. T. Weaver’s wife died January 31 after a brief illness. she left four children. Local residents report various visits, moves, and minor illnesses across the week, including a fruit tree agent from Fairfield and community plans for a February 22 supper by the W C T U.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ketchum
Fairfield
Hand
Postal Sale Totals 96 100 Review Notes Drifted Roads
Sale amounted to 96 100 dollars as road conditions forced the carrier to detour to deliver mail. The note thanks Mr. Carrier for the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrier
Local notes from Jan 31 including moves and illnesses
Jan 31 items report transfers and visits in Eldon and nearby towns. F several residents ill with pneumonia and other sickness, Cowen returning to Earling, Iowa, and Mrs. Bidwell visiting Wellman relatives. Union meetings, travel, and a pasture fire incident near G. W. Donovan. Ice harvest set to begin Feb 1 and a lecture for the Anti Saloon league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Garren
Eldon
D. F. Funston
Uriah Smith
T. L. Emry
Charles Cowen
Earling
Iowa
G. D. Tries
James Bidwell
Wellman
Davison Farm
Ocean Dash
Stella Parks
Luther Spry
Fairfield
Lula Lowe
C.S. Cooper
Ottumwa
Anti-Saloon League
Christian Church
Eureka Community Notes Brief Frost and Festivities
Have you read it Feb 1 notes ice hauling from Box Springs and a sled load of Eureka youths to Verdi for a Friday night literary. Farmers report good weather and ice packing. Walnut literary group performed at Eureka with a large crowd praising the show. Jap Bidwell hosted a sale with three busy lunch stands.
Lawter Former G A R Chief Dies In Rockford
Colonel Thomas G. Lawter, former commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, died early today in Rockford Illinois. The report comes as political upheaval unfolds in Lisbon with Premier Franco’s resignation and a new cabinet led by Admiral Ferreira to pacify public unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franco
Grand Army of the Republic
Rockford
Lisbon
Evening Journal
Admiral Ferreira
Rockford, Ill
Thomas G. Lawter
Local Notes From Washington Area Society
Feb 3 updates report illnesses including W R Gamon’s son with pneumonia and James Thompson’s daughter. Visits spread among families with Jessie Neiswanger of Washington calling on Blanche and Sadie Shrader returning home. Friday brings a new organ for the Savilles as several attended a gathering at Robert Kephart’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Gamon
Doctor Stewart
Jessie Neiswanger
Washington
Blanche
Will Saville
Robert Kephart
James Thompson
Sadie Shrader
Jake
Jim Moothart
John Caldwell
Ode Ferguson
Muriel
Will Mayhew
Clyde Hillhouse
Dunbar Bell Ringers
Ainsworth Revivals Delayed As Meetings Continue
Mrs Amos Poland of Avoca arrived to visit her father J M Stewart Sr and relatives. H H Wickham of Chicago arrived to visit relatives and handle business. Eleven probationers were welcomed into the M E church. Ben Welleiver of East St Louis came to visit his sisters Crawfordsville after arrival. Baptist revival meetings postponed to February 12 1908 due to evangelist travel issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Poland
Avoca
Daugher
T. W. Crofts
Lethbridge
Canada
J. M. Stewart
H. H. Wickham
Chicago
M. EB
Ben Welleiver
East St. Louis
Mmes. W. P. Wilson
R. H. Riley
Crawfordsville
Baptist Church
Explosion Kills Seven at Van Allen mill
Seven men died and about six were injured in a boiler explosion at the Van Allen & Co rolling mill in Northumberland near Sunbury Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbury
The
Evening Journal
van Allen & Co
Northumberland
Leap Year Party Informal Social At T. J. Caster Home
Prof. C A Sprague visited Washington. about twenty young ladies and gentlemen attended a leap year party at the T J Caster home with games and music. Miss Omi Funston and Marshal M Edmundson plan to marry on February 5 1908 at Mrs BE Funston's home. Mr and Mrs Grover Bean of Macomb Ill are guests of his parents F E Bean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Sprague
Washington
T. J. Caster
Omi Funston
Marshal M. Edmundson
BE. M. Funston
Grover Bean
Macom
Presbyterian Church Society Meeting Set Tonight
The G M of the Presbyterian church will meet at 7 o clock this evening at Mrs. Carl Roberts home on East Washington Street. A business meeting of the Presbyterian Christian Endeavor society will follow prayer meeting Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M
The
Presbyterian Church
Carl Roberts
East Washington Street
Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Society
Maple Sugar Prices and Fresh Produce Listed
A historic grocery item list notes maple sugar at one and two pound units with 20 cents per pound, plus additional fresh produce including celery sweet potatoes turnips and oranges. The ad reflects period pricing and product selection.
Royal Neighbors Schedule Tuesday Meeting
The Royal Neighbors will hold their regular meeting Tuesday evening in the hall. All the Neighbors are urged to be present.
Samson Daughter to Wed Roscoe De Ester Jones
Mr and Mrs Louis Samson invite to the marriage of their daughter Tirza Eva to Roscoe De Ester Jones at the Samson home on Orange avenue Santa Ana California February 13 at 6 o clock Miss Samson formerly lived in the city and has many friends here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Samson
Tirza Eva
Roscoe de Ester Jones
Orange Avenue
Santa Ana
Calif
Miss Samson
Dinner honors guests from Pennsylvania and Iowa
Mrs. John Minick of North Marion Avenue entertained at dinner on Thursday January 30 in honor of her guests Mrs. Harry Shaub and daughter Mrs. Harry Kneff of Lewistown Pennsylvania and Mrs. Robert Phillips of Boone Iowa. The table decorations featured pink and white carnations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Minick
North Marion Avenue
Harry Shaub
Harry Kneff
Lewistown
Robert Phillips
Boone
Iowa
Runaway on East Third Street Ends Without Major Damage
A group identified as the matched team of Charles Welch had a lively spin on East Third street this morning just before noon. They stayed in the road and were stopped in the eastern part of town with no serious damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Welch
East Third Street
Washington High Girls Defeat Fairfield 30 to 10 in Fairfield
Washington High School girls basketball defeated Fairfield High 30 to 10 Saturday evening in Fairfield. Mary Steck starred for Washington, scoring all field goals except one while Bert Dixon refereed. After the game, players from both teams were hosted at a Fisher home reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Fairfield High
Fairfield
Mary Steck
Bert Dixon
Fisher
Alberta Wolf sustains elbow fracture in city fall
Five year old Alberta Wolf, daughter of Mrs Nellie Wolf and granddaughter of Mr and Mrs J A Mc Coy, broke her arm near Wyman yesterday at about five in the evening. The injury is described as quite painful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta Wolf
Nellie Wolf
Wyman
Alberta
J. A. McCoy
Brinton Returns Home From West Chester Visit
E A Brinton, visiting West Chester, left this morning for his home in Oxford Iowa, marking the end of his看 visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Brinton
West Chester
Oxford
Iowa
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Favored by Family
Mr. L. J. Woodbury of Twining Michigan praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for children and its effectiveness on hard colds and croup. The product is for sale by Cook & Sherman.
Harvey Chance Confined at Home with Lagrippe
Mrs. E. A. Harrison departs by the Firefly after visiting D. O. Harrison while Harvey Chance remains at home ill with lagrippe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Chance
Lagrippe
E. A. Harrison
D. O. Harrison
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Orville Elder, Pustisuer
Laws
Gasth Main Street
Twol
EmineTon
Five Centeer
Turmedi
M. E. Church
Jno. E. Griffith
Ashington
S. Iowa Ave
J. R. Isenhart
W. Locust St
Des Moines
Toople
Waters
Superior Bank Co
Exen
Toledo
Clean Comb Co
Carnes Ratliff Com.co
Howard L. McCleery
Union Stock Yards
Ili
Just
Southern
Indiana
W. A. Whiting
Stuart & McGreedy
South P. O
the County News
Nished
Brighton
Clay
Jim Hesseltine
John Green
Verdi
LaMotte Bros
Green
W. E. Dawson
Johnson
W. J. Dawson
Joe Amarine
D. O. Davison
Wayland
Charlie Edwards
J. W. Lowe
Thos
G. Lawter
Havre
Ainsworth
Christy
Christy Pictures
Oideries
Sociefy
Bussett and Baldwins
Chamberlain
Manes Oo
Lee Ci
Vienna
8. O. Barden
Barden Harness Co
Washington, Iowa
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