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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1912
Page
5
The Fair offers 125 boys knee pants suits for 1.98 each, down from 3.50 to 5.00, while supplies last. Dozens of items advertised include bread from North Side Bakery, cookies, ginger bread, and other groceries at The Fair.
Henry Brunson, jailed in Muscatine County on a murder charge in the Hershey postmaster case, allegedly admitted involvement in the February 3 store burglary that preceded the killing. Reports say he hinted at only seven dollars being taken, while authorities investigate and the coroner reviews the case as Hershey’s father was murdered in 1869.
Mrs Blunderby visits and speaks of a friend named Jane who recognizes no one. Jane has been in a catamose condition for two days as the narrator requests tea, preferably Oblong.
The Methodist church ladies will serve a chicken dinner Friday February 9 starting 11 AM. Dinner priced 35 cents and supper 25 cents from 5 PM. This may be the last meal in the old church before construction begins on a new building. All are welcome to support a worthy cause.
George L. Benson disposes of his one half interest in the Havre general store to George H. Garrett the new Burlington agent at Havre station. Hillhouse retains his share. The firm becomes Hillhouse Garrett with Garrett taking possession at once. Benson also sells his residence near the store to Garrett for 2000 dollars.
The P. E. O. society marked its annual anniversary dinner at Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Anderson’s East Washington home. About eighty guests, mostly husbands, enjoyed a three course dinner, dancing, silhouettes, an automobile contest, and speeches by Mrs. A. R. Miller and others. Nearby, Blues vs Reds Valentine party at J. D. McLaughlin home featured games and refreshments. Twenty five high school students visited Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Guy’s home on South Marion Avenue, where Mr. Robertson presented them with money.
After the event they enjoyed a treat at Dempsey's cafe. Mr. Guy then entertained the crowd at the Lyric theatre during the evening.
Regular Eastern Star meeting Thursday at 7 30 PM with Lillian Kunath Officials. Court of Honor meets Friday Feb 9 with drill team planned. W C T U to meet tomorrow afternoon at Mrs Mary Gibson West Jefferson. F A A Commonsense Council 250 meets Feb 8. Mystic Workers tonight at Woodman hall. Baptist Missionary Society meets Friday Feb 9 at 2 30 PM at Mrs Frank Creath home.
Methodist Episcopal church schedules preliminary prayer meetings in multiple locations. Leaders include Frank McCaulley A Hunter G W Corbin O T Smith Geo Brinton U S Smith and others for Thursday 7 30 and Friday 7 30 sessions with speakers and attendees listed.
An epidemic of coughing sweeps the town affecting all ages and especially young children and the elderly. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is advertised as a quick safe cure for all coughs and colds, containing no opiates and sold by all druggists.
A declaration from a licensed representative authorized by the American Drug Press Association guarantees Meritol Tonic to provide satisfaction or ease of refund. Lemmon's Pharmacy is listed as sole agents for the product.
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