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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1908

Page

4

Fortnightly club program and local social news

The Fortnightly club held its fourth general meeting at Magnet hall with Miss Kate Stichter presiding over current events reports. A cornet solo by Miss Jeanette Jamison entertained, followed by short talks on commerce, immigration, labor, medicine, art, religion, and literature. Also noted are a wedding at the Good hotel between John W. Ricks and Salina J. Earhardt, and Frank L. Wilson’s forty fifth birthday with a Washington Telephone Co. dinner and meeting.

Magnet Hall Academy Kate Stichter Jeanette Jamison Mildred Walnitz Gertrude Smith Laura Noyes Edna Detwiler Emma Buxbaum Vira Kilgore Nellie Tripp Mary Bryant John McCall Katherine Stichter Frank L. Wilson Washington Telephone Co

Music pupils honor Mr. and Mrs. Ad Wolf with recital

Florence Parrish’s music pupils offered a 29-number recital in the Academy chapel last evening. Parents and friends filled the hall as students rendered careful, creditable selections including duets, trios, and marches. The event followed a previous dinner for the Wolf couple. Bye Patterson to host Ready Maids tomorrow night on West Main Street.

Florence Parrish Academy Miss Parrish Fearis Grace George Crawford Streabbog Everett Patterson Frances Stewart Krogmann Harriett Keck Dennee Grace Humston Miss Bye Patterson West Main Street

Washington’s Birthday Dinner at Mrs. S A White

D A R group holds a Washington’s Birthday event at Mrs S A White’s home tomorrow at 1 o’clock with a turkey dinner. Mr and Mrs R S Cook hosted a small dinner for friends last night at 6 o’clock.

Washington S.A. White Mrs. R.S. Cook

Surprise Birthday of Mrs Erle Porter in Grace Hill

Neighbors and friends from Grace Hill and members of the Degree of Honor surprised Mrs. Erle Porter at her Grace Hill home for her birthday. They rode in a bob sled from Milwaukee to Titus, shared a well filled dinner, and Rev J F Kaiser presented a fine clock as a gift from the group.

Erle Porter Grace Hill Milwaukee Titus Porter J. F. Kaiser

Mrs Will Marie Hosts North West City Dinner

Mr and Mrs Will Marie entertained guests at a dinner at their northwest city home in a warm social gathering. The event drew local neighbors and friends for an evening of conversation and hospitality.

Will Marie

Rural roads opening as carriers reach routes

Farmers and rural carriers report roads opening rapidly. North and south routes were not drifted, while east and west roads remain drifted in places. Most rural carriers completed the greater part of their routes yesterday.

Sermon Draws Crowd at Methodist Church

A large audience gathered at the Methodist church last evening to hear Rev. A. S. Smith preach on Matthew twenty eighth verse eleven chapter. Two individuals came forward at the altar service following the sermon. Services are set for 7 30 this evening.

Methodist Church A. S. Smith

Local notes include relocations and interior upgrades

Frank Eagle left for Chicago for an indefinite stay. Dr. Ortis Adams arrived from Colorado to visit relatives. Dorothy Jugenheimer returned to Havre after visiting Havre and attending a music event. Bert M. Wilson arrives from Alberta to assist in the W. A. Wilson and son sale on the 26th. Jack Miller paints the Vienna bakery sales room and plans redecorating. Mr. Dean will rearrange furniture and furnish the room for a refreshed appearance.

Ortis Adams Colorado Everett Shearer Dorothy Jugenheimer Havre E. G. Mason Miss Parrish Bert M. Wilson Charles Brown W. A. Wilson and Son Sherd Sale Alberta Canada Towa Jack Miller Vienna Dean

Simple Remedy for La Grippe Coughs

The note extols Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe cough remedy that stops coughing and strengthens lungs to prevent pneumonia. It warns against substitutes and states the genuine product comes in a yellow package and is sold by Lemmon's pharmacy.

Foley

Sale Bills Quietly Printed For Uniform Purchase

The Journal notes short notice sale bills to help boys buy uniforms. A brief social item mentions Miss Bertha Brown arriving from Keota to visit at the W. L. Dusenberry home. Foley’s Honey and Tar advertised as a cough cure sold by all druggists.

Bertha Brown Keota W. L. Dusenberry

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