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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1908

Page

5

Fresh Vienna bread and local updates from Graham area

Local notes report Johnsons bakery selling fresh Vienna bread with constant stock. H J Williams and Frank Stewart travel for business to Cedar Rapids and Muscatine respectively. Aaron Orris and niece Lil Nan visit Des Moines. A nine pound boy born to Chas M Hazen family near Ainsworth. Nettie Cox and children head to Havre for a short visit. Miss Blanche Guthrie to Keota for weekend with The Journal staff. Mrs T A Bailey and children visit I Schreckengast in Keota during illness. The Vienna bakery remains the source for goods.

H. J. Williams Cedar Rapids Vienna Frank Stewart Muscatine Aaron Orris Lil- Nan Orris Des Moines Chas. M. Hazen Ainsworth Graham Nettie Cox Raymond Dora Havre George Hillhouse

Happenings in Nira and nearby communities

Jim Hanley's were shopping at Keota. Steve Ansman attended a sale north of the river. Walter Furman of South English visited his parents. Newt Romine delivers oats to Nira. Ervin Robinson's spent time with Newt Matthews. Mart McMahon and Tress McDowell visited Geo Longwell's. Mrs Gordon moved to Kinross. Edd Romine Geo Millar Jim Hanley Joe Crossett Perry Wagerman and Ervin Robinson each hauled a load. Mrs Wade and Cora spent Wednesday at Joe Crossett's.

Jim Hanley Keota Steve Ansman Walter Furman Newt Romine Nira Ervin Robinson Newt Matthews Mart McMahon Tress McDowell Geo. Longwell Gordon Kinross Edd Romine Geo. Millar Joe Crossett Perry Wagerman Mrs. Wade Cora

Local Notes on Visitors Movers and Births

Jan 16 items show visits by J W Jones to Birmingham and relatives in Hartford Kan. Local movers include J W Davison with rock and lumber for a barn and Charles Kessel moving to Shaffer farm. New daughter born to B V Garby. Various local residents noted visiting, working or moving personnel and farms.

J. W. Jones Birmingham J. W. Davison Louise Lydia Kern Hartford Kan Charles Cowen Earlington Iowa Cranda Charles Kessel R. H. Shaffer J. Mart Stone John McClintic B. V. Garby Mae Coppock G. C. Kern Wayland Lee Davison Washington Orville Turner Ollie Davison Merle Hesseltine Ames

Kientz and Seeley Wed at Seeley Home

Miss Myrtle Seeley and Wash W. W. Kientz were married at the Seeley home and will reside on the Mrs Ed Day farm near town. Herbert Graham of Burlington visits his brother. Lula Lowe is seriously ill. Odd Fellows attended Mr Engle funeral near Grace Hill Wednesday.

Herbert Graham Burlington Wash. W. W. Kientz Myrtle Seeley Seeley Ed Day

Truth and Quality in a Laxative Ad

Demonstrates why Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna is a preferred laxative for families. Emphasizes cleansing and relieving internal organs without debility and without increasing dosage, highlighting physician approval and genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product.

California Fig Syrup Co

Local trades and births noted in town notices

Dave Leeney buys a farm at 60 dollars an acre. Tony Escher buys cattle at the Jackson sale Thursday. Mr and Mrs Milt Novi welcome a baby girl. Father Weil will be greeted by the Holy Trinity congregation tomorrow. Jos Stump buys Aaron Welte's piano for his daughter May. Vincent and Geo Soika sightseeing in Texas. Charlie Horeshowsky buys the Jake Bishop home. Dr J M Chittum installs a Steeler phone at home to serve patrons. he remains busy.

Dave Leeney Tony Escher Jackson Milt Novi Father Weil Holy Trinity Church Jos. Stump Aaron Welte May Vincent Soika Geo. Soika Texas Charlie Horeshowsky Jake Bishop J. M. Chittum

Sabbath School Times At Local Churches

Sabbath school at 9 45. Junior class at 4. Senior at 5 45. No preaching service due to absence of the pastor Rev W O Fisher pastor.

W. O. Fisher

Sabbath Services and Endeavor Schedule

Sabbath school begins at 9 30 morning service at 11 Junior Endeavor at 4 Senior Endeavor at 5 45 Evening service at 7 A cordial welcome to all Rev W R Sawhill pastor

W. R. Sawhill

Church Services Schedule This Sunday

Sunday school starts at 9 30 with class meetings at 10 30 and morning worship at 11 00 The Junior League gathers at 3 30 the Epworth League at 6 00 and the evening service at 7 00 A cordial invitation is extended to all Rev U S Smith pastor.

U. S. Smith

Sunday Services and Sunday School Schedule Revised

Divine service at 11 and 3 30 with Sunday school at 2 30. no evening services tomorrow. Rev B R Penn pastor extends welcome to all.

B. R. Penn

First Presbyterian Sabbath Schedule

Sabbath school begins at 9 40 with morning service at 11 Junior Endeavor meets at 3 and Senior Endeavor at 6 Evening service at 7 Rev L D Young serves as pastor and leads.

L. D. Young

First Church of Christ Scientist Service Notice

Corner of Iowa avenue and Jefferson street invites parishioners to a morning service at 11 on the subject Life. The golden text asks Why seek ye the living among the dead. Wednesday evening meeting is at 7 30 with a cordial invitation extended to all attendees.

Iowa Avenue Jefferson Street Jesus Christ

Hearing Continued On Meat Producers Rate Case

Charles Howe traveled from Des Moines to testify before the Interstate Commerce Commission in the Meat Producers association case seeking freight rate reductions. Clifford Thorne of the city represents the group, presenting statistics Howe helped compile comparing rates across Iowa Illinois Missouri and Nebraska routes. The commission granted a February 11 continuation in Chicago with possible later Des Moines hearings. plaintiffs hope for victory.

Charles Howe Des Moines Interstate Commerce Commission Meat Producers’ Association Clifford Thorne Charley Clifford Iowa Chicago Illinois Missouri St. Louis Kansas City Kansas Nebraska Vhorne Howe A. Sykes Thornburg Linden James Brockway Letts Brockway Slowe Prouty

Ainsworth Notes Family Visits and a Death

Mrs. H. J. Sands and children Mabel and George returned home to Alta Vista after weeks with relatives. Mrs. J. E. Adams visited Everett Sheare in Washington. Thos. Paul of Stettler Canada stayed with sister Mrs. Jas. Porter. Glenn Porter did business in Washington. Mrs. Stephen Hayden learned her father Simpson Goble died in Council Bluffs and will be buried here. Blanche Adams rode to Washington. Lizzie Burke of Missouri left to visit Bloomfield friends.

H. J. Sands Mabel George Alta Vista J. E. Adams Everett Sheare Washington Thos. Paul Stettler Canada Jas. Porter Glenn Porter Stephen Hayden Simpson Goble Council Bluffs Blanche Adams Lizzie Burke Missouri W. A. Nelson Bloomfield

Local Visitors Attend Jan. Meetings at M. E. Church

Mr. and Mrs. John Simpson of Washington visited the T. A. Jones home yesterday. Meetings continue at the M. E. church. Jas. Frain attended lodge at Win Held last night. Mr. and Mrs. Grif Humphreys traveled to Washington this morning.

John Simpson Washington T. A. Jones M. E Jas. Frain Win- Held Grif Humphreys

Mrs J M Chittum Shopping in Washington Today

Mrs J M Chittum is seen shopping in Washington today as she visits local stores and browses goods. The brief note places her in the capital with no further details.

J. M. Chittum Washington

Church of Covenanters Sunday Services

Sabbath school begins at 9 50 with preaching at 11 Rev. Geo Edgar of Olathe Kan to preach at the evening service at 7 and Christian Endeavor is at 6 ongodly days sentence ends.

Geo. Edgar Olathe Kan

Evangelistic Services at First United Presbyterian

Special evangelistic services will be held at the First United Presbyterian church from January 20 to January 26. Preaching each evening at 7 30 by the Rev D M Davis of Des Moines. Services Saturday afternoon at 2 o clock.

First United Presbyterian Church D. M. Davis Des Moines

Oyster parties and cream rolls at Johnsons local news

Local brief notes report J Horace Ingham and Frank Brinton of near Brighton visiting the city. Sam Witting and Anna and Hig McCleary returned to Crawfordsville to spend Sunday. Ida Shrader traveled to Brighton for a few days with friends. Lillian Crone came home from West Chester for Sunday. Rose Mintier left for Polk City to visit Rev. J. H. Minner. Jennie Lewis traveled home near Columbus City after a week at the Academy.

Sam Witting Anna Hig McCleary Crawfordsville Ida Shrader Brighton Lillian Crone West Chester Rose Mintier Polk City Rev J. H. Minner Jennie Lewis Columbus City Academy

Johnsons Bakery and Local Arrivals Highlight Evening Scene

The notice highlights fresh bakery goods at Johnson's and a bustling Vienna shop. It also reports travelers: E. E. Baker heads to Davenport on business, Mrs. M. P. Watson and Elizabeth arrive from Ainsworth, Mr. and Mrs. Griffith Humphreys come from Wyman, Mrs. Mary L. Gray visits Havre, and Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Ralston return to West Chester after a trip to Moline.

Johnson's E. E. Baker Davenport M. P. Watson Elizabeth Ainsworth Griffith Humphreys Wyman Mary L. Gray Reardon Havre W. O. Ralston West Chester Moline

Smiths and neighbors depart for short visits

Bes Mrs. Al Adams and daughter Dorothy head to Muscatine for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. W A Anderson travel to Libertyville for a day or two at G D Johnson's home. Mrs. Oliver Rice and children sail on the Firefly to Watkins Iowa for relations. Mrs. M D Yard leaves Crawfordsville after visiting her parents. Remember it pays to buy the best at the Vienna.

al Adams Dorothy Muscatine W. A. Anderson Libertyville G. D. Johnson Oliver Rice Watkins Iowa M. D. Yard William Rownd Crawfordsville Vienna

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