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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1909
Page
8
Local Community News Roundup
Anthony Shalin sold over 1100 dollars worth of hogs last week. The Holy Trinity church ladies cleared over 200 dollars at their oyster supper and bazaar in two evenings. Frank Birkey sustained a flesh wound from a rifle discharge on Sunday morning. The town reports residents recovering from illness and visiting relatives, with several local figures noted in daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Shalin
Albert Sharpe
Willie Shillig
Frank Freund
Frank Tellin, Jr
Charley Eglin
John Shillig
Ladies of Holy Trinity Church
Josa Lintz
John Kron
Merritt Reiner
Frank Birkey
Hoefert
Birkeys
Novey
Brecht Family Returns Home After Tuesday Visit
Mr and Mrs Henry Brecht and baby Rollin returned to their home at Watkins Iowa on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Jos Lintz entertained a company of twenty Tuesday evening January a fine supper and lively card contest followed with Mrs James Knebe Miss Winnie and Messrs Frank Freund and Joe Lintz as winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Brecht
Rollin
Watkins
Iowa
Jos. Lintz
James Knebe
Winnie
Frank Freund
Joe Lintz
Local social news notes from Crawfordsville area
Miss McCleary returns to Greenvale school after weekend. Jubilee Singers draw attendees from here to Richland. Mrs K E S Wocott hosts New Year dinner for her S B class honoring Donald Meacham of Grinnell. Clara Meacham visits Blanche in Waterloo. A W Woodford and Maud return from Grinnell. A J Morgan attends Farmers Mutual Insurance Co meetings in Washington. Will Plumb and wife visit Colorado Springs relatives of J A Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCleary
Crawfordsville
Greenvale
Jubilee Singers
Richland
Wocott
Donald Meacham
Grinnell
Jas. Clark
Packwood
Clara Meacham
Blanche
Waterloo
A. W. Woodford
Maud
A. J. Morgan
Washington
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Co
Will Plumb
Colorado Springs
J. A. Robinson
New Year Surprise Dinner Party in Brighton Route Three
On New Year's night Mrs. D. O. Davison was surprised as friends gathered at Dennis Scammahorn's. The couple was escorted to join a planned luncheon, with a masked crowd seizing the moment for a surprise four course meal. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Davison of Washington and several local families, who enjoyed oysters and ample baskets of food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. O. Davison
Dennis Scammahorn
Eet Davison
Washington
Lydia Miller
Chris Garrick
Karl Birney
Hazel
Arthur
John McClintic
Social Greeting Highlights Local Family's Year Ahead
Mrs Davison hosted a gathering with guests including Paul Hill Mae Lizzie Lloyd Chas Barr Barr Gar rick and Howard Davison. As the evening ended the party wished Mrs Davison many more happy days in the year ahead marking a warm family occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
W. L. Hill
Mae
Lizzie
Lloyd
Chas. Barr
John Garrick
Howard Davison
Anna McKee Weds Henry Sommers In Crawfordsville
The marriage of Miss Anna McKee to Henry Sommers took place at 6:30 in the home of Mr. and Mrs. John McKee with about thirty guests present. Rev. Gardner Robertson officiated as they stood to the Lohengrin wedding march played by Edna Young. The couple will reside on the Hawthorne farm and host a reception that evening. out of town guests included Miss Ethel Smith of Mr. Pleasant and Bean McKee of Winterset Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Young
Sidney Gookin
Washington
Charles Iuntsberry
Winfield
John Mckee
Anna
Henry Sommers
Lohengrin
Edna Young
Gardner Robertson
Jeannette Wooley
Ethel Smith
Mr. Pleasant
Bean McKee
Winterset
Iowa
Sommers
Hawthorne Farm
Incoming visitors and revival at Ainsworth M E Church
Edith Williams of Kansas arrives for a visit with uncle Stephen Potter while Jardine of Illinois visits sister Mrs M L Elyen. Mrs F G Sands visits mother Mrs Amos Keller in Washington. Rev U S Smith from Washington assists Rev J E Weigle in revival meetings this week at the M E church with strong interest and hopeful sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Williams
Kansas
Stephen Potter
Jardine
Illinois
M. L. Elyen
F. G. Sands
Amos Keller
Washington
U.S. Smith
J. E. Weigle
M. E. Church
Martin 70th Birthday Anniversary Celebrated
January 7 marked D. P. Martin's seventieth birthday anniversary with a celebration. The event honored Martin and reflected on his long life and contributions.
Birthday Embroidery Club Open House in Keota
Mrs. Martin hosted a surprise party with a gold headed cane and gifts for Mr Martin. George Studebaker visited from Belle Plaine, Rev J F Robertson and Marjory Ottumwa were guests, and Clarence Lacey was named cashier with a raise at the state bank. School to open January 18 with dedicatory services. Salvation Army meetings led by Charles Walensky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Lacey
State Bank
Mercides White
D. P. Martin
Keota
Embryo
Salvation Army
Stoutner
West Broadway
Charles Walensky
F. M. Smock
J. C. Richardson
Sigourney
Palace Bakery Promotes Fresh Peanut Cookies
Palace bakery touts fresh and nice treats while Dr L K James travels to Washington on business. The Gordon family reports a sick child northwest of the city and S M Alexander family plans arrival from Kansas City to stay on East Main Street this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mac Gordon
Palace Bakery
S. M. Alexander
Kansas City
S. M. McCleery
East Main Street
McCleery’s
Des Moines
Washomie County Farmers Institute Meets January Ninth
The annual meeting of the Washomie County Farmers Institute will be held in the Commercial club rooms Saturday afternoon January 9 at 2 o'clock. Election of officers and other business on the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washomie County
Farmers’ Institute
Representative McCleery to Des Moines for duties
5S. M. McCleery departs tonight for Des Moines to assume duties as county representative. Mrs. McCleery plans to follow next week.
Miss Christina Reece Returns To Keota After Visit
Miss Christina Reece returned to Keota this morning after a visit at the home of Mrs. Durst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christina Reece
Keota
Mrs. Durst
Palace Bakery Highlight Fresh Roasted Nuts
Fresh roasted peanuts and salted almonds are advertised at the Palace bakery. Mr and Mrs Frank Snyder of West Chester visited the T A Jones home before returning home this morning. Mrs Anna Chile and her young son of Fairfield also left after a visit with her father Sam Hall in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace
Frank Snyder
West Chester
T. A. Jones
Anna Chile
Fairfield
Sam Hall
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