Rest Room Association elects officers at annual meeting
The Rest Room Association held its annual gathering in Washington Iowa to elect officers for the coming year and transact business. In six months they plan to reconvene after reports from hostess committees and a review of visitor numbers and finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublis
Riverside
Wellman
Alnaworth
Crawfordsville
Keota
Helow
Washington
Iowa
Mra. A. R. Dewey
R. P. Lewie
Mra
M. P. Miller
Ella Brown
Eila Corbin
Mesdames
W. R. Jeffrey
E .E. Ever
Maro the Marvelous Tonight Delights All Ages
The show Maro thrills both young and old audiences tonight. Children and adults alike enjoy the performance and cheer for the famed entertainer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maro
County Town News Highlights Feb 17
Rev Haywood of Exeter Canada visits cousin Mr Lo. Chas McCoy and family of Washington visit Harvey Miksch. Ed Rebmel of Muscatine arrives to visit his in law and Mrs Bettle. Will Custer of Washington stays with Ed Humm. Grant Buck and family from Verd visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
Haywood
Exeter
Canada
Lo. Dunbar Chas McCoy
Washington
Harvey Miksch
Ed Rebmel
Muscatine
B F. Bettle
Will Custer
Ed Humm
Grant Buck
Dress Does Not Reveal Inner Health Says J H Stewart
A promotional claim by J H Stewart states that external appearance does not show inner health. The advertisement asserts Rocky Mountain Tea unites body organs for harmony and wellness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain Tea
J. H. Stewart
Local notes and events follow in county bulletin
February reports a string of community happenings including sales by Walter Royer and Charlie Hodge, Paulina area visitors Frank Gardner and Gertrude, illness of Miss Clara Sommers, and a postponed MEB church service due to Rev Shawkey. Also noted are a teachers association meeting, marriages of Miss Gertrude Grooves and Ern est Hall, and J O Emmons travel to Cleveland for his son Cemtah’s wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Sommers
MEB
Shawkey
Teachers’ Association
Wellman
Lone Tree
Richmond
Pilotsburg
Gertrude Grooves
Ernest Hall
Here
J. O. Emmons
Cleveland
Ohio
Cemtah
Hot Springs Health Resort Attracts World Visitors
The Hot Springs Arkansas health baths draw thousands from around the world for restorative waters. Season opened January 1. The S Government runs the baths with moderate charges and good treatment. The Iowa Central Ry offers the quickest route for western travelers with very low round trip rates. For details contact Geo. S. Batty GP&T A Marshalltown Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Hot Springs
Ark
Northwest
Iowa Central Ry
Geo. S. Batty
Social Notes From Washington Visit and Travel
Feb 17 Mr and Mrs Orrin Looney of Washington spent Sunday at the J M Smith home. Mrs T W Rowan returned to her home in Washington Saturday evening. Mrs W I Rice and children departed this morning for a visit in St Joe Mo en route to their new home in Downing Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrin Looney
Washington
J. M. Smith
T. W. Rowan
W. I. Rice
St Joe
Downing
Pain Balm Restores Mobility Says Northwood Man
R Wheeler of Northwood New York reports severe joint and body pain in IS88. After using Chamberlains Pain Balm from Stewarts Pharmacy and Cook Sherman he began to recover from the first application and has worked steadily all year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Wheeler
Northwood
N. Y
Stewarts Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Funeral services for Miss Jone Riley held Saturday
The funeral services for the late Miss Jone Riley were held Saturday afternoon at 2 30. Rev. B Screckengast conducted the service. Pallbearers named were Robert Clyde Alfred Chilcote S W Neal O F Haight J A Y Ashby and Wilson Dougherty. Interment followed in City cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jone Riley
B. Screckengast
Robert Clyde
Alfred Chilcote
S. W Neal
O. F. Haight
J. A. Y. Ashby
Wilson Dougherty
City Cemetery
Fortnightly Club Social Set for Swift's Ball
The annual Fortnightly club social moves to Swift's ball on Monday evening November 24 at 8 o'clock. The notice cautions readers to note the date change.
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Swift
Local News Briefs From Wisfield Area and Nearby Towns
Feb 17 reports residents returning to duties and visits. Lulu Douds resumes school in Wisfield while Lena Shaffer returns to Mt. Pleasant after visiting family. Ora Taylor of Olds stays at J R Richey home for several days. Rev T C McCampbell of Muscatine preached at Presbyterian church. Christian Endeavor plans event with U P church at J H McCleary home. Dr W B Crooks of Washington in town between trains. Chas McCleary returns from Washington. J D Haines leads digging of a deep well. S Fletcher of Wayland visits Mose Hall. Mrs Hull shows improvement while wife reports mother’s illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Douds
Wisfield
Lena Shaffer
Mt. Pleasant
Ora Taylor
Olds
J. R. Richey
T. C. McCampbell
Muscatine
Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor Society
Christian Union of the U. P
J. H. McCleary
W. B Crooks
Washington
Chas. McCleary
J.D Haines
Fletcher
Wayland
Mose Hall
Local visitors and events noted in brief
Feb 17 Miss Grace Frezey arrived home from Chicago. Miss Dellabolt of Morning Sun visits here. Mr and Mrs Chas Danbar of Richland visit. A free exhibition and pre social will be held Feb 19 at Verdi school six and a half miles southwest on the Washington Brighton road. Had lady bring pie. Everybody invited. Miss DelLa TomlNeon, Teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sore
Charlie Hodge
Here
Charlie
Agnes Bishop
Keota
Maud Nicola
Kalona
Ora Henderson
Bruce Gardner
McElwain & Dennison
Washington
Grace Frezey
Chicago
Dellabolt
Morning Sun
Mrs. Chas, Danbar
Richland
Verdi School
Washington-Brighton Road
Bring
Denla Tomllneon
CANNOT FIND MR. LARSEN Forged Mortgages Tied to Universal Casualty Case
Milwaukee reports EK F Larsen president of Universal Casualty accused of forging mortgages and depositing them with the state insurance commissioner before licensing. Accused defrauded lenders across Pepin Eau Claire and Clark counties after moving from Durand. A woman’s charges triggered police involvement revealing Larsen’s past work as a deeds office assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
EK. F. Larsen
Universal Casualty Company
Insurance
Larsen
Durand
Milwanukeans
Office of Register of Deeds
Pepin
Eau Claire
Clark
Indianapolis gum maker survives fall from Knickerbocker Express
Leo Meyer of Indianapolis, manufacturer of Darling chewing gum, fell from the Knickerbocker Express near a Muncie station on Sunday. He was later picked up accidentally and taken to the hospital with a ticket showing travel from Indianapolis to New York. The cause remains a mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Leo Meyer
Indianapolis
Darling
Knickerbocker Express
New York
General Bell Cleans Up Insurrection in Batangas
Manila reports General J Franklin Bell has nearly eliminated the insurrection in Batangas province. His troops have executed a sweeping operation, securing the district and restoring order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
J. Franklin Bell
Batangas Province
Fire damages opera house block. $40,000 loss in Carl Junction
Fire at Carl Junction Missouri destroyed the opera house block with an estimated value of forty thousand dollars. Miner Mark Knos was fatally injured in the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Junction
Mark Knos
Admiral
Lake Forest
A.s
James W. ‘Tufts
Boston
Brookfield
Mass
Chicago
Triest
Frederick Funston Recovers From Operation
Kansas City February 18 General Frederick Funston has entirely recovered from the operation performed on him here two weeks ago showing no remaining symptoms and returning to normal duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Frederick Funston
Notable Men Who Married Their Domestic Servants
A survey of famed figures who wed their servants includes Sir Henry Parkes of New South Wales who elevated a dining room servant to Lady Parkes. It also recounts Peter the Great who married Martha after a royal dinner, and William Cobbett who waited five years to wed the girl he first saw at age twenty-one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Henry Parkes
New South Wales
Sir Henry
Parkes
Peter the Great
Prince Menshikoff
Martha
Marienburg
Russia
Bauer
William Cobbett
Cobbett
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Graham Theatre
Warren Moore
the Magician
Marc
Br the Younger
Peg
Bad Boy
L. M. Heath
Comany
Association
McConnnavgteky
Wayland, Iowa
Mars Viona E Youna
The
Columbia Pharmacy
Bowland & Shields
Cor. Square
Telephone
Firace Hill
Lesington
Filmer
Wheelright
Walter Royer
Frank Gardner
Gertrude
Herndon
L. E. Latta
Northwest Cor. Square
Aline Worth
California
Baird & Johnson
Cash Store
Mr. Wheeler
Matism
H. F. Steck’s
West Side
Rawfordseville
Todd Stuart
East Side
Hrighton
Harry C.hale
MR. Larsen
Des Moines
Blain Station
Arthur Craig
Batanzas
Moweaqua, Ills
Moweaqua Coal Company
Panston
Cupid
Dal Tribune
Nicola & Campbell
Campbell
Marshall
F. W. Brindley
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