Local News Bullets From Keota And Surrounding Towns
Albert Escher’s ill son Clement 18. C. C. Work visited Keota on business. Frank Giesler returned to Muscatine. Chas Keck visited Columbus Junction. Marian Clapper left for Missouri on business. James Grant of Wyman toured town. Mrs Moreland returned from Burlington. Mrs Jas Todd went to Ainsworth to nurse. Dr Laird of Ainsworth in city between trains. Mrs Titus traveled to Lenox to visit relatives. Uncle Rube home talent play March 4. Frank Wilcox of Columbus Junction on business. Nena Wilson entertained guests at dinner. Chas Olds and wife visit Smith Center. Walter Hood missed school due to illness. Mex Kellar to Ainsworth. Dr Henderson and wife back to Wellman. City ministers held a called meeting. Question why go to Uncle Babe play March 4. Fireman Mather resumed duties. Chas Maiden and wife return from Winfield. R L MacGugin sick, unable to run Branch. Mrs A Y Ashby and son Gerald visit Keota. Asa Reid shipped horses to Buffalo. Fred Reid accompanied to Chicago. Attorney Jas Rice of Oskaloosa visits sick child. Mr and Mrs Jas Strain celebrate golden wedding. Officers of the road pass through southwest on Rock Island. Washington Red and Gray Club meeting planned. Geo B French moving from Sandwich, Ill. to Orr property south Washington. Ed Hearne arrived from Oskaloosa, to wed in Mt. Pleasant. Mr Joseph Pollard Jr aged 62. Lloyd Neal visiting Davenport. will attend Mabie Hall wedding in Winterset.
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James Grant
Wyman
Moreland
Burlington
Jas. Todd
Ainsworth
Dr. Laird
Titus
Lenox
Iowa
Rube
Frank Wilcox
Columbus Junction
Nena Wilson
Pies baked daily at Johnsons Bakery items and locals
The item lists pies and prices from Johnsons Bakery and reports on local deaths and visits. Notable notes include the passing of Mrs Sarah O Hulpieu formerly of this city, travel of Miss Nellie Myers, a bakery collaboration with Er Dean from Oskaloosa, and various short notices about residents, school reports, and local business notices.
Bankers Meet at Ft Madison for Washington Birthday
Washington's birthday prompts bank closings in town with many lenders traveling to Ft Madison for the Group Nor Iowa Bankers association gathering. Mediapolis banker Dave McKee is listed to open the discussion on Collections.
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Washington
Ft. Madison
Nior
Iowa Bankers Association
Dave McKee
Mediapolis
Convention to Feature Noted Speakers from Multiple States
The approaching teachers convention will showcase Dr Keel of Minnesota and Dr Carl Swansen of Sweden among a strong slate including Supt Greenwood of Kansas City Dr Vincent of Chicago and state presidents McClean Hanshber and Seerley plus Late Supt Barrett The Beacon notes this formidable lineup signals bright prospects for the meeting. Rail officials visit the Beacon surveying river navigation and a proposed Shoot the Chute ride to liven life near Dan Holding’s milldam and the Hill east of the mill.
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Keel
Minn
Carl Swansen
Sweden
United States
Greenwood
Kansas City
Vincent
Chicago
McClean
Hanshber
Seerley
Morrell Law
Milton E. Snyder
Hedrick
W. P. Harrison
Law
Skuok
Ooppock
Dan Holding
tHle
Messra Soyder
Harrison
Winfield Beacon
Box supper and meetings at local schools and clubs
A box supper and a snow ball social are planned at Snow Ball school house Cedar two five miles northwest of Washington on Thursday February 20 to benefit the school library. In addition AO U W degree team and P BE O Chapter hold meetings February 18 at 7 30 with reports and business for the coming year. Proceeds benefit the school library and Ab art gallery is advertised as an attraction. Local doctor recommends Chamberlain s Cough Remedy with high praise from Mrs J A Moore of North Star Michigan.
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Chamberlain
Croup
Camden
S.C) Messenger
Stewarte Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Glendale
N. EB
Washington
U. W
N. H. Jones
Mra
J. A. Moore
North Star
Mich
Stewarta Pharmacy
Snow Ball
Cedar Two
Riopa V. Walker
Saling’s Music Store Ad Rings Local Prices
One of Washington’s largest sheet music stocks with over 2000 copies from the last 30 days offered at 10 cents each. Also features a large display of pianos and organs with five year warranties and extraordinary prices for fifteen days. Cash buys include 1000 piano and 8500 organ options. Visit Opp. the Graham Theater.
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Saling
Washington
Washington County
Webb Buys Sprouls Property Near Shields Yards
Frank Webb purchases the Sprouls property on the north Washington area just north of the Shields coal yards and moves his barns to the west lot and livery. He will improve tires and relocate for convenience and the family will reside in the east lot residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Webb
Sprouls
Washington
Shields Coal Yards
Mr. Webb
Havre Man Steals Five Dollars From Home
Havre authorities report Clifford Lease, described as an ir gesponsible young man, entered the residence of Mr and Mrs Jerry Keekerman while they were away and took about five dollars. He was arrested by Sheriff Teeter and sent to the county farm on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havre
Jerry Keekerman
Clifford Lease
Teeter
Preparatory services at Second U. P. Church Saturday
Preparatory services were held at the Second U. P. church Saturday afternoon. Rev. F. Lilley of the First Baptist church preached an excellent sermon. The Lord's supper was observed Sunday morning. Three accessions were made to the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. P
F. Lilley
First Baptist Church
Carris Pharmacy Sells Seats For Pecks Bad Boy
Tomorrow morning Carris Pharmacy opens a seat sale for the showing of Pecks Bad Boy. The event promotes a local cinema screening and invites community attendance.
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Carris
Colenso Hotel Shoe Shining Parlor Patrons Highlight Work
Local readers recall the Colenso Hotel shoe shining parlor as a hub of daily activity with mentions of Dave Keltaeh and a notable patron Good work Rone af in the era.
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Pantera
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Washington, Iowa
the Evening Journal
Orville Elder
Postel
East Main ST
Etroo
Joseph Pollard, Jr
Court House
J. L. Brookhart
Llawyere
Opera House
Stewart
Albert Escher
Clement
C. C
Keota
Frank Giesler
Muscatine
Chas. Keck
Marian Clapper
Missouri
Chas. Olds
Smith Center
Kansas
Walter Hood
Mex Kellar
Sands Bros
M. E
Uncle Babe
Mather
Ilness
Chas
Winfield
R. L. MacGugin
A. Y. Ashby
Gerald
Asa Reid
Buffalo
Fred Reid
Jas. Rice
Oskaloosa
Jas. Strain
Rock I Land
Washington Red and Gup Club
BF. Dixon’s
Geo
Sandwich
Orr
South
Washinton
Ed Hearne
Mt. Pleasant
Mary Myers
Joseph Pilard Jr
Mr. Pollard
Lloyd Neal
Davenport
Mise Mabie Hall
Winterset
Hote
Sarah O. Hulpieu
Garden City
Nellie Myers
Harper County
Harper
Mrs. Wilkins
John Dann
Er. Dean
Johnson
R. T. McCall
Blue Mound
Kan
Mra Brooks
Mrs Welker
J H Stewart
Wassonville
Lime Creek Township
Alta Blumenstein
Harvey Blumenstein
Mary Bender
Lydia Bender
Samuel Swartzendruber
Peter Swartendruber
Maye Blumenstein
Willie Emde
Mary Emde
Edward Blumenstein
Amy Fouern
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A. M
M. P. Minner
W. M
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Edna Young
Libertyville
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Thomas
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Ed Wolf
Samson
Amy Folger
Jas Henderson
A. V. Riggs
Mt. Union
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M. M. Riggs
Bankers Meeting
the Teacher's Association
Dell
Duncan
North Side Book Store
DR. J A. Marie
C. Barden's
Weather Forecast
Washington, D. C
Eyexine Journal
P BE O
Helen Crooks
Crash
Graham Theater
E. Grumbach
Benz House
Neiswanger
T. J. Neiswanger
H.anecht
R Washingt
J. A. Harwood
South Ride
Second
U. P. Church
Corti
North West
J.C Smith
Cash Grocery
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