Birneys Host Farewell Party For Andersons
Mr and Mrs Earl Birney entertained about forty five friends last Saturday at their south of city home in honor of Mr and Mrs Sam Anderson who are leaving the community. A four course luncheon was served by Mrs Birney with help from Mrs Issie Hoxworth and Grace and Jessie Hopping. Violin music was provided by James Benda Issie Hoxworth and Frank Scranton. Mr and Mrs Thornton Beenbies will entertain Tuesday evening in honor of Mr and Mrs Sam Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Birney
Sam Anderson
Birney
Issie Hoxworth
Grace
Jessie Hopping
James Benda
Frank Scranton
Miss Stella Wells Hosts Merry Maids at East Washington Home
Miss Stella Wells entertained the Merry Maids Saturday evening at her home on East Washington street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Wells
Merry Maids
East Washington Street
Palme Couple Host Dinner in Honor of Latta Guests
Co and Mrs D J Palme entertained a small group of friends Saturday dinner in honor of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Latta from Racine Wisconsin.
Washington guests honored at Violette Flower party
Miss Kathryn Benz and Miss Mary Tondre of Washington attended a party hosted by Miss Violette Flower on South Main Street. Guests arrived around eight, enjoyed card games and amusements, prizes were awarded, and light refreshments were served. Fairfield Journal, Jan. 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Benz
Mary Tondre
Washington
Violette Flower
South Main Street
Fairfield Journal
Miller Couple Honored At Fifteenth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs SR Miller entertained about thirty friends at their East Washington street home Saturday evening for their fifteenth anniversary. Games and music by Mr and Mrs E G Mason preceded luncheon. Sheriff Black presented linen on behalf of guests. Guests departed late wishing many happy returns. The Longfellow section of the
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. SR. Miller
East Washington Street
E. G. Mason
Sheriff Black
Fortnightly Club Meeting Tonight at 7 30
The Fortnightly club plans a 7 30 gathering with Mrs McLogan. An apparent marriage plan for Mr Henry Brecht and Miss Ada Bockhorst was announced yesterday at St Marys Church in Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Brecht
Ada Bockhorst
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Richmond
Webb hosts informal gathering for Mrs Rev Schreckengast
Mr and Mrs Frank Webb entertained a small group Saturday evening at their North Marion Avenue home in honor of Mrs Rev Schreckengast of Burlington.
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Frank Webb
North
Marion Avenue
Rev. Schreckengast
Burlington
Washington Pella Debate Set for January Night
The Pella debaters, champions over Oskaloosa, travel to Washington High School to face our team next Friday week. The winner earns a date with Iowa City for the Southeastern Iowa championship. Admission is twenty five cents. The program starts at 8 o'clock with the debate to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Oskaloosa
Washington
Iowa City
Iowa
Special chorus choir invited to Methodist church service
Members of the special chorus choir are asked to attend the Methodist church promptly at 7 o'clock tonight. Public service doors open at 7:20 with the service starting at 7:30. The song service will be led by Prof. Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Prof. Brown
Richmond shopper Miss Mary Figgins notes day in town
Miss Mary Figgins of Richmond was in town for shopping today, observed by local reporters as she visited several storefronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Figgins
Richmond
Band Meeting Notice for January Sixteenth
Band members are requested to attend a meeting on Wednesday January sixteenth. A member notes there is a need for full participation.
Jamaican Lady Praises Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Mrs. Michael Hart wife of Kingston Cart Service superintendent in Jamaica says she has used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for years for coughs croup and whooping cough and finds it very beneficial She would not be without a bottle at home Sold by Cook and Sherman and Stewart's pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Hart
Cart Service
Kingston
Jamaica
West India Islands
Cook & Sherman
Stewart’s Pharmacy
Death of Earl Latchem Prompts Community Mourning
Charlies Earl Latchem aged 26 27 was son of Mr and Mrs Frank Latchem dies at 752 East Main street after months of illness from a base brain tumor. He planned to enter McCormick seminary and was a student leader at Morgan Park Academy and University of Chicago. Funeral at home Wednesday 2 PM with Rev L D Young. Interment Elm Grove.
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Charies Earl Latchem
Frank Latchem
East Main Street
University of Chicago
Charlies
McCormick Seminary
Ile
Washington Ilign School
Morgan Park Academy
Aright
Morgan Park News
Morgan Park Y. M
Y. M
University Y.M
Alpa Tau Omega
Romola
Shenandoah
May
Kay
Dorothy
Iowa City
Ray
Chicago
L. D. Young
Elm Grove Cemetery
Compare These Figures and Excursion Tomorrow Evening
The article invites Washington investigators and the public to verify figures on the sugar beet industry. A Great Western Land Company car will run on Milwaukee tracks tomorrow evening for those wishing to ride, with berths available. Call Chas Gorham for details. Special services at A M E Church this week inaugurate Rev Benj R Penn, the new pastor, who arrives Saturday and opens with attendance expected to rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Great Western Land Company
Milwaukee
Chas. Gorham
Benj. R. Penn
Penn
Notice of Receiver's Sale in Washington County Iowa
In the District Court of Washington County Iowa the receiver Jill sells at public auction January 1 1907 at 2 pm in Washington Iowa the following assets thirty one shares of The McFarlane Eckerman Company stock West Chester Iowa two lots in Smouse's second addition to Washington Iowa stock of drugs Columbus City Iowa one thousand county maps Louisa County Iowa and a note for 321 dollars with accrued interest cash to highest bidder sale continues until all items are sold Dated January 7 1907 Washington Iowa J T Matthews receiver
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. H. Paul
Fred L Stewart
Jill
B. F. Dixon & Co
Washington
Iowa
McFarlane Eckerman Company
West Chester
Smouse
Lows
Columbus City
Louisa County
Washington, Iowa
J. T. Matthews
Valley Junction resident visits Joe Reins home
Mr. Van Dyke of Valley Junction visited yesterday at the home of Joe Reins, according to local social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. van Dyke
Valley Junction
Joe Reins
Man Cleared Of Burglary Due To Somnambulistic Defense
Chicago January 14 1924 for the first time in history a prisoner charged with burglary was acquitted on the somnambulistic theory. Ross Freeman 20 was found not guilty after testimony from hypnotists doctors and lawyers about sleepwalking while breaking into Fred Folger’s saloon at Fortieth street and Armour avenue. The case was heard by Judge W N Cottrell at the stock yards branch municipal court.
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Chicago
Ross Freeman
Vernon Avenue
W. N. Cottrell
Stock Yards
Municipal Court
Morpheus
Freeman
Fred Folger
Fortieth Street
Armour Avenue
Career of a Bank Clerk in Goodland Indiana
News of the arrest of Fred Gilman ex head of the Home bank Goodland Indiana which closed its doors two years ago owing depositors 240000 has revived interest in that failure Gilman a former bank clerk at Goodland moved to Charleston West Virginia then returned to Goodland where he organized the Home bank By paying high rates of interest he built up a large business When the bank failed he left for unknown parts and was arrested at Bloomington Illinois This is the first knowledge of his whereabouts Settlement of the bank s affairs has been slow Two dividends totalling about 13 percent have been paid and another 3 percent dividend is said to be due to wind up assets
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodland
Ind
Fred Gilman
Home Bank
Gilman
Charleston
W. Va
Gooland
Bloomington
Ill
Four Star Company Announces Seasonal Cast Changes
The Graham announces a fourth season with Bohumir Kryl continuing as head and Phoebe Mae Roberts returning as reader. New addition Marc Lagan will join as lyric tenor and Nellie Bangs Skelton as pianist and accompanist for the January 17 program with 50 cent admission.
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Bohumir Kryl
Phoebe Mae Roberts
Marc Lagan
Nellie Bangs Skelton
Graham
Dangers of a Cold and How to Avoid Them
A warning that most fatalities arise from a cold and proper early treatment prevents danger. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is praised as prompt and effective, aiding the body by loosening the cough and aiding lung drainage. Sold by Cooke & Sherman and Stewart's pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Cooke& Sherman and
Stewart's Pharmacy
Notice to transact business with H. & W. Scofield
Until the return from Palo Alto California all persons with business with H. & W. Scofield or W. Scofield are asked to call on W. M. Keeley attorney at 208 West Washington Street where he will handle such matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto
Calif
H. & W. Scofield
W. M. Keeley
Atty
Washington St
Wm. Scofield
Joint installation of Royal Neighbors and Modern Woodmen
Tomorrow evening January 15 at 7 30 the Royal Neighbors and Modern Woodmen hold a joint installation in the hall All members are urged to attend The notice lists 8221 as a reference or contact point.
Dray Venture Ready for Prompt Service
Jonn N. Dodd announces purchase of the E. G. Norton dray wagon and offers prompt dray work service. Phone 390 for inquiries or hauling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Norton
Eod
Jonn N. Dodd
Home Guards Set Initiation and Installation of Officers
The Home Guards announce initiation and installation of officers at the regular meeting. All members are requested to attend.
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Home Guards
Box Supper Planned at Spread Eagle School House
A box supper will be given next Friday evening at the Spread Eagle school house located 244 miles northeast of Washington. Everyone is invited to attend this social event hosted by the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spread Eagle School House
Washington
G A R Regular Post Meeting Noted For Tomorrow Night
Notice for G A R Regular Post meeting tomorrow night calls for good attendance. Signed by 8S. A. White, Commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. White
Cured Of Lung Trouble By New Discovery
It is eleven years since I escaped consumption says C Floyd of Kershaw. He weighed 135 pounds with constant coughs but after six months on Dr King's New Discovery his cough and lung trouble vanished and weight rose to 170. Thousands healed yearly. Guaranteed at Stewart's. 50 cents and 1.00. Trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd
Kershaw
Dr. King
Stewart's
Local social notes and travel in central Iowa town
A roundup of residents visiting friends and relatives across towns. Headlines include Mr Gradwohl at J Rothschild home, Miss Hattie Chilcote with Curt Wells in West Chester, Mr and Mrs Claire Dewey visiting Des Moines, W Cherryholmes on business in Cairo, Mrs Fred Smith visiting Richland relatives, and others moving between Davenport, Sigourney, Burlington, Ainsworth, and Winterset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson’s Bakery
Mr. Gradwohl
J. Rothschild
J. Klein
Davenport
Hattie Chilcote
Curt Wells
West Chester
Claire Dewey
Des Moines
W. Cherryholmes
Cairo
Iowa
Fred Smith
Richland
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H. F. Steck
East Side Square
Thornton Beenbies
Sam Ander
Longfellow
Wayhington
Band Boys
Chamberlain
Columbia Pharmacy
J. E. Lemmon
Prop
Chas, Earl Latchem
Kansas
A. M. E. Church
Washington County
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Wholesale Druggista
Thug Whils
The
Bohumir Kryl Company
Curtice Bros
New York State
John Shields & Son
William Sink
Columbus Junction
Sigourney
Albert Johnson
Elliott's Business College
David Cawford
Ainsworth
C. A. Pauls
Brighton
H. A. Pauls
Liireman
Phoenix Hall
Kate
Belle Metzman
T S. J. Cocklin
Winterset
W. H. Maxwell
Milton White
Atwood
Aurelia
W. A. Shannon
H. W. Glick
J.C. Smes
Cash Grocery
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