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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1909

Page

4

Death of Belle Kilgore Remains Unarranged

Isabelle Jeannette Kilgore born November 24 1846 spent life in this city and served as county superintendent from 1884 to 1888. She died at 1o oclock this morning at the home of her brother D C Kilgore in West Chester after a six week illness. She was a member of First United Presbyterian Church and leaves two sisters Mrs Hervey Bell and Miss Vira Kilgore and two brothers J C Kilgore and D C Kilgore awaiting word from California before funeral plans.

Belle Kilgore D. C. Kilgore West Chester Miss Kilgore Isabelle Jeannette Kilgore Martin Kilgore First United Presbyterian Church Hervey Bell Miss Vira Kilgore San Diego Calif J. C. Kilgore Chicago Miss Vira California

Bethlehem commandery called conclave in January

A called conclave of Bethlehem Commandery No. 45 will convene Friday evening January 22 at 7 30 for work in the order of the Temple by order of 88 26 Wilber Miller E C.

Bethlehem Commandery No Order of the Temple Wilber Miller E. C

Local News Briefs From Washington And Surrounding Areas

Bert Stuff and Phil Bratten are listed as sick. Jesse Fishburn of West Chester was a Washington caller. Rose Flynn left for Cotter to spend a few days. Hazel Hawkins of Ainsworth arrived to spend the day in Washington. F M Smith travels to Columbus Junction and back this evening. Mrs Kate Barnett of Letts visiting at the Wabnitz home. Don Sherman ill with grippe unable to work at the drug store. Mrs Schimitz of Chicago left after a three day visit with the Gramman home. Mr and Mrs Frank Badham arrived from Haskins and Badham heads to Illinois to visit relatives.

Jesse Fishburn West Chester Washington Rose Flynn Cotter Hazel Hawkins Ainsworth F. M. Smith Columbus Junction Kate Barnett Letts F. Wabnitz Don Sherman

Senate and House Fail To Name Senator In Joint Ballot

Springfield Illinois January 20 two ballots were cast in joint session for senator with no result. Hopkins 89 Stringer 76 Foss 16 Shurtleff 12 Mason 5. Senate gain for Hopkins but House shift to Shurtleff after adding Chipperfield Crawford Glade Kittleman and Parker.

Springfield Ill Evening Journal Senate House Hopkins Stringer Foss Shurtleff Mason Chipperfield Crawford, Glade Kittleman Parker Shurtleft

House Drops Lilley from Connecticut Governor Election

Washington dispatch notes the House on Monday dropped George Lilley, the elected governor of Connecticut, from its membership. The move reduces civilian representation as political maneuvering unfolds in the capital.

Washington, D. C The Evening Journal House George Lilley Connecticut

Various travelers visit and depart through local stations

Mrs. Pearl Campbell returns to Des Moines from a visit at the Wilber Miller home. Davenport residents Dave Boke and Harry Hopkins spend two days here and head home. G S Hesseltine departs for Brighton to visit his brother who was injured in a hayload fall. Don Wittman travels to Pleasant Plain and will buy and ship horses to St Paul. Mrs. S Bennett and her son from Elk City Kansas stay with W A Vinton near three miles north of this city. Local women register at the Rest Room. M A Pequignot and Miss Lorene Humphreys depart Fairfield after visiting Theodore Oriez. The Girl at the Helm troupe travels via extra coach to Davenport after playing in Osceola. Sister Camillus boards for Rock Island and attends to business near Riversiae.

Pearl Campbell Des Moines Wilber Miller Don Wittman Pleasant Plain Fairfield St. Paul Minn

Thelma Page Hosts Ninth Birthday Party At Home

At her home in south Washington Thelma Page entertained about twelve young friends after school yesterday for her ninth birthday anniversary. Games and a luncheon provided the hour of fun and the guest of honor received many presents to remember the occasion. A fine time was reported.

Washington Thelma Page

Local residents depart for travels after city visit

G. R. Dillon of Keota returns home after juror duty. Miss Kettie O Loughlin leaves for Brighton to stay with Mrs. W B Rittenhouse. H. Boyd of Gladwin heads to Columbus Junction for a few days. Mrs. W A Longnecker and son from Letts depart for Centerville after visiting Mrs. S W Brookhart. Miss Maggie Walker of Ottumwa leaves after visiting her brother R H Walker. accompanied by Master Charles Fulton to Fairfield.

Kettie O'Loughlin Brighton Maggie Walker Ottumwa R. H. Walker Fairfield Charles Fulton

Cream candy and sale notices at the Vienna venue

Ralph Cherry runs a sale notice in tonight’s paper for cream candy and nougat flavors at the Vienna. Mrs J W Bishop travels to Keota this morning. Dr W M Terry attends the Southeastern Iowa Dental society meeting in Oskaloosa. Helen Chance takes a half day from the Centennial school laundry duties to visit.

Ralph Cherry W.M. Terry Oskaloosa Southeastern Iowa Dental Society Helen Chance Centennial School

Fortnightly club to hear literary speeches Thursday

Mrs Eli Scranton and John Cherry of Oklahoma City were guests at a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Robert Cherry in Washington. The Fortnightly club literary department will meet Thursday January 21 with member speeches on the East West California missions Shakespeare and Burns. Non member admission is ten cents. Program starts at o oclock with a business meeting half an hour earlier.

Eli Scranton John Cherry Oklahoma City Okla Robert Cherry North Washington Missions of California Shakespeare Burns

Martha Washington Camp Installs Officers in Woodman Hall

Martha Washington camp No. 1315 Royal Neighbors of America held an installation ceremony at 8 o'clock in Woodman hall. Mrs Hattie Schilling installed officers with ceremonial marshal Mrs Clara Eichelberge. After the work, tables were set with a abundant foods and attendees reported satisfaction.

Martha Washington Royal Neighbors of America Woodman Hall Hattie Schilling Clara Eichelberge Maude Reister Mary Guy Addie Harmon Viola McKimmey Hannah Schilling

The Very Best Time They Have Had in Years

A brief, upbeat note recalls a moment of exceptional enjoyment after a long period of looking forward to it. The line hints at renewed energy and collective relief among the people involved.

House committees announced by Speaker Feeley

The committees of the house of representatives were announced yesterday by Speaker Guy A. Feeley. S. M. McCleery serves on Judiciary, Railroad and Transportation, Horticulture, Commerce and Trade, Food and Dairy, Conservation of Forests and Water Power, Animal Industry, State Educational Institutions and Telephones.

House of Representatives Guy A. Feeley M. McCleery Food and Dairy

Hyomei Promises Quick Catarrh Relief at One Dollar

A Hyomei treatment claims to cure catarrh in five minutes and offers a money back guarantee from Lemmon's Pharmacy. The complete outfit costs one dollar with refills at fifty cents, using an inhaler and eucalyptus balsam to treat respiratory ailments without stomach dosing.

Lemmon's Pharmacy Australia Lemmon’s Pharmacy

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D.C Chester Knights Templar Bert Phil Bratten Mrs. Schimitz Grayman Frank Badham Haskins Mr. Badham Ilinois Bowmans STECK Dave Boke Harry Hopkins Davenport G. SS. Hesseltine D. K. Hesseltine J. N. Pickens H. F. Owen Fern Reeves Tessie Bear Wellman M. A. Pequignot Lorene Humphreys Theodore Oriez Firefly Camillus Visitation Academy Rock Island, Ill Rock Island Riversiae Fox & Dewey North Side Shoe Store G. R. Dillon Keota Vienna J. W. Bishop M. E. Church
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