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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1909
Page
8
Three boys aged 14, 12, and 11 disappeared after riding the midnight Milwaukee west bound train from their town to Ottumwa. They were last seen at the Milwaukee depot. deputies search Albia corridor with reports of possible Colorado plans. Parents and friends express grave worry as efforts continue to locate them.
A Monday night Valentine party for all R N A members and spouses was hosted at the Barnoske residence on the Heights with a Valentine and a mite to share, inviting a jolly St Valentine celebration. Edie Bovee hosted the A B C gathering at her North Washington home with music and a luncheon. Nellie Anderson of West Liberty attended. The Sunshine club annual meeting follows at Dorothea Wickham’s West Washington street home. Lincoln entertainment at the A M E church was a success with thanks from H Crayton and Mrs James Redd for the program.
Miss Edith Harrison married John Barry last night at 6 o'clock in St Matthias rectory. Rev F J Leonard conducted a simple ceremony witnessed by close relatives and friends. The couple headed to their East Fifth Street home on East Hill where a wedding supper was served. The bride, a prominent local social figure, is connected to the Barry Manufacturing company through her groom.
Master Henry Berdo hosted about forty five friends at his parents home on North Iowa avenue for a Valentine party. The attractively decorated rooms featured red hearts and humorous valentines supplied amusement. A two course luncheon was served by Mrs Dr Henry Hull and Miss Catherine Berdo to end the evening.
Ghére will preside at Masonic Fraternity Washington lodge No. 26 A F and A M for work on the third degree Monday evening February 15 1909 with Emmet T Wickham W M.
Mrs Fannie Corpman died shortly after 2 PM at her Grace Hill home. She was 83 years old. Funeral arrangements have not been set, and the obituary will appear later.
Goocby sorghum priced at 60 cents per gallon. Vienna store advertises large assortment of fresh cookies including Devil's food, angel food, and layer cakes available this evening.
An old advertisement touts Hexamethylenetetramine as a key ingredient in Foley's Kidney Remedy. It claims the compound acts as an antiseptic for urine and urges taking the remedy at first signs of irregularity to prevent serious illness. Lemmon's Pharmacy markets the product.
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