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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1909

Page

5

Visitors from multiple towns stop in county seat

The County News records a steady flow of visitors to Washington from Elmer McFadden Geo Brown Miss Maude Murphy Robert McCall J H Glaney Luther Gormly Waldo Wells and Mrs L L Nels-Wanger and son James Fletcher from Wyman M DeWitt of Olds and Mr and Mrs Moses Hull arriving back from Winfield Rev J H Taylor and daughter Miss Tessa arriving from Washington.

Arthur Yard Elmer McFadden Geo. Brown Tessa Washington

For Sale Harris Richardson Residence Listing

For sale in the S W Washington area 300 8 21 includes a Singer sewing machine offered through A M Turner authorized agent 8 If buyer seeks sewing machine contact Turner for purchase details and terms.

Harve Richardson S. W. Washington Singer A.M. Turner

Weather forecast for Iowa in Evening Journal

Special to the Evening Journal notes generally fair weather for Iowa tonight and Tuesday. Temperatures rise Tuesday with the extreme western portion of the state expected to warm tonight.

Washington, D. C The Evening Journal Iowa

Washington High to Debate Iowa City on Negative

Bruce Francis reported that Washington High School will oppose Iowa City in a debate with Washington assigned the negative. The event is expected to take place in Iowa City during the week of 8-26 September.

Lassies Bruce Francis Washington Iowa City

Venezuelan Pact Signed to Settle US Venezuela Dispute

Special Commissioner Buchanan telegraphs that a protocol has been signed with the Venezuelan government to settle disputes between the two nations. He says he will sail for home Tuesday.

United States Washington Buchanan State Department

Tennessee House Passes Election Bills Displacing Governor

The Tennessee lower house endorsed three measures transferring election machinery from the governor to new authorities. The bills, already approved by the senate, head to Governor Patterson who is expected to veto them.

Nashville Tenn Tennessee Senate Patterson

Taft Invited to Be Seated Next March in Coal Ad

A cordial invitation to Mr Taft to be seated next March accompanies a coal promotion. Anderson & Wilson offer prompt delivery and pledge to protect confidence with a similar promise to Taft. Call 176 for service.

Taft Anderson & Wilson

Boys Found Safe in Colorado Return Planned

Washington youths Lotrie Smith Fred Goodwin and Hallie Ward located in La Jara Colorado after disappearing Wednesday. Sheriff Black plans to bring them home once custody secured. Sunshine club marks fourth anniversary with program music recitations and $11 50 at Dr and Mrs Wickham home. Dame Fashion touts satin spring fabrics Faustina wool satin from Jamestown Mills at Rothschilds.

Washington Mahlon Smith William Finney la Jara Colorado Lotrie Smith Fred Goodwin Hallie Ward Smith Black Alamosa Jamestown Washington County Rothschild’s

Social Evening At McCreedy Home Features Valentine Sketches

Miss Edna Carr led a delightful overflow of guests at the McCreedy residence Saturday night with the Reuben Rodney play. C Kerr was valedictorian and Margaret Reiner the oppositionist in the Valentine sketch showcase amid a luncheon hosted by the hostess and Mrs. McCreedy. Miss Maud Carr of Cedar Rapids arrived as a guest from afar, while Miss Ora Wolf hosted the Jolly Eight and friends Saturday afternoon with refreshments by Misses Vera Coates and Eva Wolf.

Reuben Rodney Edna Carr McCreedy Valentine C. Kerr Margaret Reiner Miss Maud Carr Cedar Rapids Ora Wolf Vera Coates Eva Wolf

Washington residents suffer injuries from icy sidewalks

W H Riley fell on an icy sidewalk and broke his arm, and Miss Josephine Miller also broke her left arm after church services. Recurring rain and snow left sidewalks slick, with salt and water used by townsmen to improve footing as sunny weather is hoped to come.

W. H. Riley Josephine Miller

Fourth Estate Looks To Raise Foreign Advertising Status

The Journal presents the Fourth Estate on its front page showing G. Logan Payne and his partner Mr Young. They have attained high business standing as representatives of many large newspapers in the foreign advertising field.

Journal G. Logan Payne Mr Young

Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days with PAZO Ointment

PAZO ointment guarantees cure of itching bleeding prolapsing or protruding piles in six to fourteen days or money back. Price 60 cents.

Local Hosts Entertain Friends At South Fourth Avenue Home

Mr. and Mrs. James Cowger of South Fourth avenue hosted a social gathering Saturday evening. Guests enjoyed congenial games and a dainty three course luncheon served by Mrs. Cowger and Mrs. E. E. Adams. All praised the hospitality and regretted the parting hour.

James Cowger South Fourth Avenue Mmes. Cowger E. E. Adams

Miss Helen Work Hosts Guests for Nellie Anderson

Saturday afternoon Miss Helen Work entertained several friends for guest Miss Nellie Anderson of West Liberty. In the evening Miss Anderson was the honored guest at a small gathering hosted by Miss Edna Webb at her home in north Washington. The guests included the A. B. Cc.

Helen Work Nellie Anderson West Liberty

Piano pupils honor Dorothy Latch at East Main recital

A Saturday afternoon program at 732 East Main Street featured Miss Dorothy Latch ems piano pupils. The students received pictures of famous musicians from their teacher and the event was described as a great success.

Dorothy Latchem East Main Street

Washington local notes and visitors summary

Feb 13 Herman Pehler transacted business in Washington. Skating rink manager Mr. Laren returned from Lone Tree. J. M. Stone visited Washington today. Miss Lelia Rhodes handled business matters at Columbus Junction yesterday.

Herman Pehler Washington Laren Lone Tree J. M. Stone Lelia Rhodes Columbus Junction

Local Happenings in Kalona on February 10

Mr Snider was a passenger for Iowa City Thursday. Evert Rickey is home from Chicago where he learned barber trade. Miss Myrtle Snider entertains Mrs Delano of Lone Tree. Mrs Sakulin returned from Chicago. John Vaughn and L G Wandby opened a new meat market in the former C M Long room. Mrs Thede Frederick improving after long illness. Alvin Hasty at Brooklyn sale. Otha Grady visited from Ft Dodge and will assist at A J Rogers drug store. Arthur Durst and family visiting relatives. Alvin Hasty and Wm Chabal county seat visitors. Mrs Chabal unable to speak after a stroke. Wm Welte and Wm Kiefer passengers for Iowa City. John Durst entertained company Sunday. Mr Snider improving along with Mr Jackson.

Snider Iowa City Evert Rickey Chicago Myrtle Snider Delano Lone Tree Sakulin John Vaughn L. G. Wandby C. M. Long Thede Frederick Alvin Hasty Brooklyn Iowa Otha Grady Ft. Dodge A. J. Rogers Drug Store Arthur Durst Wm. Chabal John Durst Mr. Snider Jackson

Family Scraps Before Army Retiring Board

In Chicago on February 15 the army retiring board opens to decide Colonel William F Tucker column paymaster general at the department of the lakes. His wife daughter of General John A Logan seeks his dismissal claiming misconduct. Mrs Logan and Mrs Tucker cite conduct issues. Tucker had sued for divorce after past Philippines charges were not sustained.

Chicago Army Retiring Board William F Tucker Army Tucker Department of the Lakes John A. Logan Wright Logan Philippines

National Civil Federation Forms Uniform Legislation Committee

The National Civil Federation in New York announces a committee to organize a council of one hundred representative men in each state to draft a plan for more uniform federal legislation. Johns Hays Hammond chairs. members include Alton B. Parker Myron T. Herrick David R. Francis Curtis Guild Jr Herman Ridder Victor Rosewater P I Bonebrake James Lynch Harry Pratt Judson A H Revell John Lennon John H Holliday and Benjamin Ide Wheeler.

New York National Civil Federation Johns Hays Hammond Alton B. Parker Myron T. Herrick Onio David R. Francis Missouri Curtis Guild, Jr Massachusetts Herman Ridder Victor Rosewater Nebraska P. I. Bonebra

Ice shifts drift fishermen and dogs on Erie

A wind shift on Lake Erie broke a five inch ice field, carrying a dozen fishermen and their dogs into the water near Buffalo. All were rescued except Joseph Satusky who with his dog team is missing and presumed lost. Separately an artist narration ends with a burglar saying he found nothing worth taking except the artist’s unpaid suit.

Buffalo N. Y Lake Erie Joseph Satusky

Charley Means Purchases Onion Seed for Garden City Farm

Charley Means bought 825 dollars worth of onion seed from F B Mills Co and will take three bushels to his Garden City farm. He plans a four acre onion patch with his family three miles from Garden City, hoping for a good yield in the local climate. The Garden City country is noted as well suited for onions.

Charley Means F. B. Mills Co Garden City Ram Charley

Rothschilds Ads Highlight Elastic Belts in Stock

Retailer promotes latest elastic belt styles priced at 25 and 50e, inviting customers to browse the new assortment at Rothschild's.

Rothschild’s

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