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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1908

Page

5

Local air dome program and town notes

Evening at the airdome features two shows at 8 15 and 9 15. Local bakers supply Vienna goods with phone 78. Rev R L Patterson arrived from the west last evening. Earnest Johnson of Dubuque visiting Ed Kiburz home. Miss Josie Kyle to teach White Hawk school north of Brighton. Mr and Mrs L S Patterson and Everette visited the Ready Bat camp near Rubio Sunday. Washington Ice Cream items carried by Lemmon s Pharmacy Palace Bakery and Hays restaurant. Mrs Dr G H Pratt and son Frederick left for Chicago after visiting Parrish and Humble families. Mrs G M Humble back from Brighton to visit her ill father. Frank Brindley and daughter Martha departed for near Wayland to camp on Main Creek.

Airdome Vienna R. L. Patterson West Earnest Johnson Dubuque Ed Kiburz Josie Kyle White Hawk Brighton L. S. Patterson Everette Rubio Washington Ice Cream Company Lemmon’s Pharmacy Palace Bakery Hays G. H. Pratt Frederick Chicago F. F. Parrish

Pleasant Hill basket dinner planned after minister's last Pleasant Hill trip

July 20 notes Mrs Will Mitchell and children from Ainsworth visited John Hillhouse. Norm Pratt and daughter Zella visited Will Caldwell. Next Sunday marks Rev James Nichols' final Pleasant Hill trip with a basket dinner and two services at 11 in the morning and in the afternoon. Dr Cherryholmes shipped hogs. Mr Smiley of Ainsworth visited on Monday.

Will Mitchell Ainsworth John Hillhouse Norm Pratt Zella Will Caldwell James Nichols Pleasant Hill Cherryholmes Smiley

Harvest Season Brightens Pleasant Plains Community

On July 20 the Rev James Priest and family were hosted at the Alex Marbourg home after services. Esther Brindley visited with Abigail Bishop while plans show the week will host Low Fleming and Bruce Gardner homes. Thrasher cuts oats for Mert Carlson as Mrs Sam Todd from Washington attended services. Melo Shalla visited his uncle John Shalla, and Tom Eden and his wife spent Sunday at the Murphy home. The mower and binder are everywhere as the harvest comes in with golden glory.

James Priestnal Alex Marbourg Esther Brindley Abigail Bishop Low Fleming Bruce Gardner T. B. Thrasher Mert Carlson Sam Todd Washington Pleasant Plains Melo Shalla John Shalla Tom Eden Murphy

Local travels and visits noted in Ottumwa area

July 21 report lists Clayton Richardson traveling to Eldon to visit his sister. Mrs. Helvie toured Washington yesterday. Several families headed to Conelake for a camping stint including W. W. Moore, Alva Sands, F. G. Sands and Reg Sands. Mrs. David Thompson and Miss Della Patterson arrived from Lexington after a short visit with their brother Al Patterson. Dr. H. B. Hamilton was a business visitor in Ottumwa yesterday.

Ladies' Aid social slated at Mrs Augustine home

Westchester July 21 members of the Ladies' Aid society and their families are invited to a social gathering Saturday evening at the home of Mrs H E Augustine.

Ladies’ Aid Society H. E. Augustine

Local visits and arrivals in Crawfordsville

July 21 in Crawfordsville reports overnight visit by Rev. J. E. Weigle of Ainsworth at the Rev. J. H. Taylor home. Mrs. Scott Craig and daughters arrived from Kansas City to visit J. A. Morehead. Mrs. Mae Roth of Wayland and Mrs. David Fishburn traveling to Washington. Mrs. Dr. Mathias and Mrs. Jones arrived from Yarmouth for a visit with Mrs. Dr. N. J. Lease. Will Jurging of Washington was a business visitor today.

J. E. Weigle Ainsworth J. H. Taylor Scott Craig Kansas City J. A. Morehead Mae Roth Wayland David Fishburn Washington Dr. Mathias Jones Yarmouth N. J. Lease Will Jurging

George H. Paul Excursion Heads to Corpus Christi

The George H. Paul Co. began its regular fortnightly land excursion this morning on No. 1 toward Corpus Christi Texas. The local group includes George H. Paul J L Brookhart and E R Howard with many more joining at points along the route. Mrs J E Stump and daughter Gladys of Ottumwa are guests at the Rev R L Patterson home.

George H. Paul Co Corpus Christi Texas George H. Paul J. L. Brookhart E. R. Howard J. E. Stump Gladys Ottumwa Rev R. L. Patterson

Mrs George Barrett Hosts Navajo Club Meeting

Mrs George Barrett will host the Navajo club tomorrow afternoon. Several guests from Montana and Columbus Junction were entertained yesterday at the homes of Mrs Martha McMullin and Mrs Elmer Wells. Miss Wilma Row entertained the Ready Maids with music and refreshments at her Nast Washington Street home in honor of Miss Jane McCahon of Kansas City.

George Barrett W. K. Moore Knox Montana R. N. Duncan Columbus Junction Martha McMullin Elmer Wells Wilma Row Nast Washington Street Jane McCahon Kansas City Ethel Barger Waterloo Dorothy Miller West Main Street

Ladies Ten Cent Social at Baptist Church

The Ladies' league of the Baptist church will hold a ten cent social Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. John Bryson. A cordial invitation is extended to all the ladies of the congregation.

Ladies’ League of the Baptist Church John Bryson

Chapter 1 PEO to Meet at Mrs Forman Home

Chapter 1 PEO plans a regular Thursday afternoon meeting at Mrs Sam Forman's North Iowa avenue home followed by a picnic supper at 6 o'clock.

Sam Forman Iowa Avenue

Kennedy in City for Congressional Duties

Congressman Kennedy arrived last night and spent today in the city handling matters related to his role as our congressional representative.

Kennedy

Funeral of L. S. Blair Arrives from Aurora Nebraska

The body of L. S. Blair arrived this morning on the Burlington from Aurora Nebraska with relatives. It was taken directly to Elm Grove cemetery for a brief grave side service conducted by Reverend G. D. Rogers. Pallbearers named were C. H. Wilson J. W. Morton Joe McElhinney John Steck Charles Dewey and Will Shearer.

L. S. Blair Burlington Aurora Nebr Elm Grove Cemetery G. D. Rogers C. H. Wilson J. W. Morton Joe McElhinney John Steck Charles Dewey Will Shearer

Woodmen Initiation Postponed in Wellman

Modern Woodmen notice states the initiation, scheduled for Thursday evening in Wellman, has been postponed.

Wellman

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for All Stages

$100 REWARD, $100. Readers are told a cure exists for catarrh through Hall's Catarrh Cure, a constitutional remedy taken internally. Proponents claim it cures by acting on blood and mucous surfaces, offering testimonials and a $100 reward for any failing case. Sold by druggists at 75 cents, with Hall's Family Pills recommended for constipation.

Mhall Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo

Battle forecast blackens Iowa as Bell seeks telecom merger

Webster City Iowa July 21 The state may become the battleground in a war between Bell and Allied Independent telephone interests. The first skirmish occurred weeks ago at Marshalltown and signals point to a planned merger of state independents into one huge company with 20 million capital to challenge Bell.

Webster City Towa Bell Independent Telephone Marshallstown Dubuque City Bell Company Nevada Story County BE. H. Martini C. P. Hieldog

Lieutenant Gry Burr Dies of Wounds After Mindanao Attack

Manila reports Lieutenant Gry Burr, wounded July 10 during an attack on outlaws at Cota Mindanao, has died. Burr and Whitney led a detachment storming Cota, held by outlaw Ryan. Fourteen outlaws were killed and two captured.

Manila Gry Burr Cota Mindanao Burr and Whitney Ryan

Esperanto Faddists in Council Opens National Congress

The first national congress of Esperantists in America opened at Chautauqua New York with M Esmond Privat of Geneva Switzerland presiding. The congress will run through July 25 and marks the American Esperanto association's first official gathering with representatives from many affiliated organizations attending the sessions.

Chautauqua N. Y America M. Esmond Privat Geneva Switzerland American Esperanto Association

Frand Frankfort Tragedy Ends With Double Suicide

Clarence Jones of Hillsboro fatally shot Claude Pruitt near Frankfort Indiana. Jones then killed himself with the same weapon shortly after. The men, reportedly drinking, argued over a card game.

Frankfort Ind Clarence Jones Hillsboro Here Claude Pruitt

Celery Crop Threatened by Floods in Muskegon

Muskegon Michigan July 21 Fears rise for the vast celery crop after two days of rain washed out dams and flooded fields. An estimated 1000000 celery crop was planted in the Muskegon river and flats, and damage may be extensive.

Muskegon, Mich Muskegon River

Ex Justice Roger A Proit Reaches Eighty On Supreme Court Honor

Former Supreme Court justice Roger A Proit has reached eighty years of age marking a milestone in his long career on the bench. The announcement notes his service and status as a public figure.

Roger A. Proit The Supreme Court

Dignity of Labor Hailed In An Eastern Millionaire Romance

An eastern millionaire marries a hired girl from Iowa, provoking debate over class and labor. The speaker argues for equal respect of workers and praises the couple for loving each other beyond fortune, asserting that hands scarred by honest labor are as honorable as battle scars and urging pride in hired workers and the dignity of labor.

Lovva America Roosevelt Republic

Fine program at the Airdome and local social notes

Mrs Gardner of Wellman shopped in the city this morning. Miss Hanna Eicher will teach this fall at Cedar school in Franklin township. Walter Hughes arrived from Fairfield for a visit at the W H Hughes home. Mrs Lloyd Diller, ill for weeks, is slowly improving. Miss Ethel Grecian resumed work at Richer Livingston after a vacation. Mr and Mrs J M Bratten and Elsie returned from Lake Minnetonka. Miss Nellie Adair of Kearney Nebr left after visiting Miss Ella Dawson. En route she will visit Omaha and Lincoln. P Maxwell G G Sigler Ralph Keller and Wil Kuhn left for Conesville to fish Iowa waters for a couple of days. Mr Davis, rural mail carrier at Ainsworth, traveled home after a trip to Colorado, attended the Democratic convention in Denver. Two thousand feet of film at air Mrs W F Bailey traveled to Columbus Junction to visit relatives. Miss Alliene Bailey’s physical culture classes set: Boys under twelve, 8–9 am at the Academy. Girls under fifteen, 9–10 am at the Commercial club.

Airdome Gardner Wellman Vienna Hanna Eicher Cedar School Franklin Township Walter Hughes Fairfield W. H. Hughes Lloyd Diller Ethel Grecian Richer & Livingstonan J. M. Bratten Elsie Lake Minnetonka Minn Nellie Adair Kearney Nebr Ella Dawson Omaha Lincoln P. Maxwell G. G. Sigler Ralph Keller Wil Kuhn Conesville Iowa Mr. Davis Ainsworth Points Colorado Denver Colorado Mountains W. F. Bailey Columbus Junction Alliene Bailey Academy Commercial Club

Washington Hair Dressing Parlor Puff and Switch Offer

Ladies with cut hair or combings are invited to have puffs or switches made at the Washington Hair Dressing Parlor near the U S Express Office.

Washington U. S. Express Office

A Good Place to Visit After the Band Concert

After the Band Concert, a good place to visit awaits readers. The note promises fans a cool, refreshing option with a complete change tonight offering new and novel experiences.

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