Roads Turn Rough Again After Mild Spell
Roads remain rough after a period of milder weather with more dragging conditions. Rural carriers report some routes nearly impassable and say dragging is greatly needed to restore passage.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1909
Page
8
Satan Sanderson Serial Omitted This Issue
The newspaper notes that the serial story Satan Sanderson is omitted today due to space limits and the next installment will appear in tomorrow's paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satan Sanderson
High School Debate Tonight Between Washington and Burlington
Tonight features a high school debate between Washington and Burlington teams at Winfield neutral ground. Washington backs a strong local crowd and aims to win, while Burlington notes possible trips to Iowa City for a southeastern district title. Judges named are Antrim, Robb, and Cruikshank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Burlington
Burlington Hawkeye
Winfield
Iowa City
Iowa
West Liberty
Antrim
Henry County
Robb
Cruikshank
Mt. Pleasant
Early church service moved to permit campfire turnout
The Rev. OU. 5S. Smith says evening services at the M. E. church will start early so worshippers may go to the opera house. Rev. J. Smith will dismiss promptly to allow his congregation to attend the campfire event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Opera House
J. Smith
Palace Bakery Daily Fresh Stock Ad
Daily fresh stock highlights at the Palace bakery with an emphasis on immediate availability and no Saturday wait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Palace Bakery
Junior Christian Endeavor Social Postponed
The Junior Christian Endeavor society of the Second United Presbyterian church postponed their social event this evening until further notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society
Second United Presbyterian Church
Valentine Party At Dawson Home Features Fortune Telling
Misses Anna and Etna Dawson hosted a Valentine gathering on East Jefferson Street for the Chating Dish club. Guests exchanged valentines, played marguerite fortune telling, and Miss Gertrude Smith won a water color fortune telling booklet. A luncheon followed with red heart decor and a central Valentine box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
East Jefferson Street
Anna
Etna Dawson
Marguerites
Gertrude Smith
Local Residents Arrive in Crawfordsville for Visits
Mr. and Mrs. Smiley Taylor arrived from Blue Mound Kansas and will reside in the John Smiley property in southwest Crawfordsville. Mrs. Will Fishburn and daughter Hazelle came from Winfield and visited friends. J. A. Hawthorne visited Washington today. Mrs. Sexton of Friendsville Tennessee is visiting her daughter Mrs. John Lease. George Brown of Haskins visited friends here. Add Sewell returned from Iowa City and reports Henry Grooks is progressing nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Add Sewell
Iowa City
Henry Grooks
Washington visits and homecomings noted in Feb 12 list
Feb 12 brief notices show Peter Ruben visiting Washington yesterday. William Price returned to Nebraska after a short stay with relatives. G C P Olds came home for a few days visit. J M Lord and wife were Washington visitors. J E Adams and son Leo spent yesterday in Washington. Frank Farris a Washington visitor yesterday. Roy Marr, student at Burlington, returned home for an over Sunday visit with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Ruben
Washinton
Wm. Price
Nebraska
GC. P. Olds
J. M. Lord and Wife
Washington
J. E. Adams
Leo
Frank Farris
Roy Marr
Burlington
W. T. Marr
Free demonstrations on finishing floors by a skilled lady
A female expert offers free demonstrations showing how to finish unsightly floors or furniture. Sessions are scheduled Friday and Saturday at McElhinney Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McElhinney Drug Co
Fresh jumbles and treats featured at Vienna and Palace bake ry
The Vienna offers fresh jumbles, and chocolate boxes are given away at the Unique tonight. Palace bakery sells roasted peanuts at 10c a bag. Frank Rathmer and Miss Lou Shrader travel to Fairfield for a short stay after riding from Vienna on the morning train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Unique
Palace Bakery
Frank Rathmer
Lou Shrader
Fairfield
Program highlights at the A M E church this evening
The program features readings and tributes on Lincoln including Emancipation Proclamation readings and Gettysburg address. Participants include H Crayton Rev T B Stovall Mrs G W Black Marie Whaley Theo Turner and Miss Jessie Jones. The event ends with a hymn Nearer My God to Thee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
H. Crayton
T. B. Stovall
G. W. Black
Lincoln
Gettysburg
Marie Whaley
Theo. Turner
Lovella
Iota Phillips
Presbyterian Junior entertain ment at Vienna tonight
The Presbyterian Junior entertainment begins at 7 30 tonight at the Vienna. Fresh bread cakes and pies available at the Palace with a nice line of candies salted pea nuts and almonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Presbyterian
Palace
J.S. Deyoe
Keota
L. B. Ward
Vic van Sickle
E. A. Lewis
Oskaoosa
The
Presbyterian Junior Entertainment Tonight
Twie
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