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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1906

Page

5

Local notes from Vienna bakery and community events

The city hails a best tep cent pie at Vienna bakery. St Lincoln’s birthday will be observed with a morning service at Bletho dist Church tomorrow. Mrs Merle Kaye Turner of Iowa City shows steady improvement. Elizabeth and Christina Pacha head to Pleasant Plain for Sunday with relatives. i A Burrell returns from Washington and other eastern stops after hobnobbing with legislators. reports claim he attended the White House reception with the President and wife, among about three thousand attendees.

Lincoln I. A. Burrell Washington, D. C White House

To Strike or Not to Strike Coal Question

Notice discusses possible coal miners strike on April first and advises buyers to stockpile coal to cover two months. It suggests financial risk if stock runs out after the date and promotes coal sales for safety.

Local Notes and Moves in Crawfordsville Society

Long list of residents visiting in nearby towns and returning home. Mentions Prof George Weber traveling to Wapello, trips to Columbus Junction Washington and Havre, invitations for an At Home event, and various receptions, sales, sermons, and family news. Also notes on property sales, carriages, and plans to repair a music hall for public use.

George Weber Wapelio H. D. Cherryholmes Lu Gorm Jey Columbus Junction Maude Jessie Murphy Washington John Shaffer Robert and Lee Winfield N. J. Lease Cecil Gracie J. R Cochran Lincoln Nebr Chas. Anderson Ed McFarland McFarland’s Careaway Club

Mrs Smiley Returns From Washington Visit And Local News

Feb 10 notes Mrs W I Smiley came back from a visit at the Art Hazen home in Washington. Emmet Strain from Lebanon Kansas arrived after his mother's death. J Tl Matthews returned to Washington after helping care for his mother Mrs Samuel Matthews. Mrs Thos Whitney fell ill suddenly. Mrs Amos Poland and granddaughter Isabel Pierce returned to Avoca Iowa.

W. I. Smiley Art Hazen Washington Emmet Strain Lebanon Kan J. ‘Tl. Matthews Samuel Matthews Thos. Whitney Amos. Poland Isabel Pierce Avoca Iowa

Church meetings draw large crowds in progress

Feb 10 reports show good interest at Methodist church meetings with large crowds each evening. Mrs J P Dayton and Miss Gertie Swartz attended a Baptist missionary meeting in Keota yesterday while McKilgore arrived from Washington for a brief visit. Miss Kelle Stevenson visits the W uw Stevenson teo Catlin holds meetings at the Prairie Flower church.

Methodist Church J. P. Dayton Gertie Swartz Keota McKilgore Washington Kelle Stevenson W. Uw. Stevenson Teo. Catlin Prairie Flower

Resigning Pastor to Leave Washington Circuit

Rural Route Two bulletin notes Rev. John Hanks resigns from the Washington circuit and likely will return to Washington state. Rev. W. R. Stryker of Washington will succeed him on the circuit. T. M. Beenblossom sold a fine black team of mares to Jap Park for.

John Hanks Washington Washington State W. R. Stryker T. M. Beenblossom Jap Park

Surprise Sabbath class prank at Presbyterian church

Mrs. Geo Hobson was surprised at her East Washington home by ten of her Sabbath school class members from the Presbyterian church. The G. T. club was entertained by Miss Lucile Forgey with Mrs. Verne Shanafelt as guest of honor. Tomorrow at 6 o’clock Miss Eulalia King will wed Mr. Clarence Sutherland at the bride’s East Washington home.

Geo. Hobson The Presbyterian Church East Washington G. T. Club Lucile Forgey Verne Shanafelt Eulalia King Clarence Sutherland

Max Miller Hosts Young Friends On West Main Street

Max Miller entertained a few young friends very pleasantly last evening at his home on West Main Street.

Max Miller West Main Street

Fortnightly Club Music Department Plans Guest Night

The Fortnightly club musical department plans a guest night at Miss Ida Roberts home on East Washington street in the near future.

Ida Roberts East Washington Street

Social gathering at Hout residence honors Ralph Humble

Earl Hout and George Warnock hosted about twenty five young friends at 603 North Avenue D. The guest of honor, Ralph Humble, has just returned from Oklahoma. A light luncheon followed and guests departed late, enjoying the affair immensely.

Earl Hout George Warnock Mr. Hout North Avenue D Ralph Humble Oklahoma

Epworth League Hosts Feb 9 Memorial Social

A house full of Epworth leaguers met at Miss Susie Morton’s 414 West Jefferson Street for the regular monthly social. Captain J J Kellogg led the group in a patriotic program recalling many battles fought on February 9 and took the minds of the young people back to those days.

Epworth Susie Morton West Jefferson Street J. J. Kellogg

Soldiers and Leaguers Host Evening of Games and Rations

The event featured recalls of days of strife by a veteran and league members. Guests played games before a commission tent offering rations and flags as souvenirs. Music was provided by Mrs. Cocklin and league members, with visitors Miss Anna Higett Scavesboro Miss Innersoll Keokuk and Miss Zelma Pope Indianapolis in attendance.

Commission

Washington Club Dance At The Phoenix

About twenty five couples attended a dance hosted by the Washington club at the Phoenix last night. Card tables for non dancers and music by the Caner Orchestra provided entertainment. Stanley Miller of Mt. Pleasant was one of the out of town guests.

Washington Club the Phoenix Caner Orchestra Stanley Miller Mt. Vieasant

Rest Room Association Holds Annual Meeting

The ladies of the Rest Room association hold their annual meeting this afternoon at the Rest Room. Attendance is very good and the year's work is being attended to.

Ladies of the Rest Room Association

Queen Esther Circle Seeks Mite Box Event for Silver Anniversary

The Queen Esther circle of the Methodist church will hold a mite box opening in connection with their silver anniversary offering next Thursday evening February 15 at the church. Everyone is invited.

Queen Esther Methodist Church

Boy Hurt When Horse Fell On Ice

Little Tom Berdo son of Mr and Mrs Peter Berdo was hurt this afternoon when his horse fell on the ice. The boy was dazed and unable to walk or see briefly but no bones were broken and he was revived at home. The horse could not rise due to slick ice and was helped up by men.

Robert McConahey Omaha Nebr Kansas Mac Conner Brighton Teeter Robert Cook Pittsburg Burlington U. P Charles Dodder Cotter Williams T. Smith Tom Daugherty Journal Force Tom EF. A. Rogers Music Tom Berdo Peter Berdo

Johnson's Shop Serves Cream Puffs and Pies

Cream puffs along with cream and chocolate pies are featured at Johnson's shop. The text outlines available desserts and the store’s focus on pastry items.

Johnson's

School conferences planned at Wallace and other buildings

Supt Crone schedules multiple parent teacher conferences next week starting Monday afternoon at Wallace school with sessions open to parents and teachers. Topics include home school relations hours outside school and general matters like cigarette problems spelling carelessness in book use and course of study. Weather notes report two below zero but warmer days promised.

RB. Crone Wallace School Stella Savage Dr. Harper J. T. Anderson Mary Hateh FF. Steck Dite

Hall's Catarrh Cure Offered as Universal Remedy

Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure is a positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. The ad states a $100 reward for any case not cured and claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces to strengthen the constitution. It promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation and urges sending testimonials to Fr. Cheney Toledo Ohio.

Hall Guy Case Cheney Toledo

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