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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1907
Page
3
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Bank Offering Service
July 23 report notes the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society will hold its annual bank offering service in the church Sunday at 11 am with Mrs. M. W. Adams of Lone Tree delivering the address. Also mentions travel plans of Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Weekly and several local social visits and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
M. W. Adams
Lone Tree
Solomon
Canada
United States
Aaron Huber
Farmers’ Mutual
Teresa Swift
Washington
Duane McClure
Myrtle Edgington
Keota
Blanche Wallace
Lissa Adams
Wellman Opera House
James Gardner
John Eyestone
Mt. Vernon
Ezra
Wellman
Mrs Berry Returns Home After Visit In Muscatine
July 22 notes Mrs Berry arrived back at her Muscatine home by the Milwaukee after a two weeks visit with daughter Mrs Ss T Henry. Lew Lemley reported Mrs Lemley in Ottumwa hospital is improving and will soon be able to move. Dan Mickles had a sick horse last week. Miss Mary Meyers works for Mrs Osean Rehmel. Mrs P H Richardson visited sister Mrs Oliver Dunbar last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Meyers
Osean Rehmel
P. H. Richardson
Oliver Dunbar
Local Social Roundup From Er. N. Helwick’s Yesterday
The Rev. R. L. Patterson and Mr. Maxwell of Washington were entertained by Er. N. Helwick. H. H. Horning and family visited Henry Horning. Philip Ahren attended services in Washington. Mr. and Mrs. James Altic hosted dinner for Rev. Willey Stryker and the Jackson and Thrasher families. Mrs. Altic with Mrs. Jackson served a splendid dinner. Mela Shalla spent Sunday with Richmond friends. Joe Morhofer of Richmond aided Clarence Rathmer with harvest. Mr. and Mrs. Genkinger visited Henry Amert. James Wilson of Washington supervised plumbing on the Smith house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Patterson
Mr. Maxwell
Washington
Er. N. Helwick’s
H. H. Horning
Henry Horning
Mela Shalla
Richmond
Joe Morhofer
Clarence Rathmer
Genkinger
Henry Amert
James Wilson
Smith House
Miss Gladys Dawson Returns From Muscatine Visit
July 23 report notes Miss Gladys Dawson back from Muscatine where she visited her aunt Mrs H B Caple and attended a Chautauqua. Clyde of Washington tuned pianos here. D L Baird of Fairfield stayed at J W Crawford home. Harry Pearson ill with malaria. John Hopengardner from Washington visiting W Price home and friends. Mrs H F Barrow and son Clarence returned from Cedar Rapids visit. Fitzgerald family noted dining with others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Dawson
Muscatine
H. B. Caple
Mr. Clyde
Washington
D. L. Baird
Fairfield
J. W. Crawford
Harry Pearson
John Hopengardner
W. Price
H. F. Barrow
Clarence
J. Hynds
Cedar Rapids
Jas. Fitzgerald
Mrs Glaze of Houston Celebrates Seventieth Birthday
Cook reports Mrs J T Glaze of Houston Texas spent a week with her daughter Mrs W E Acheson and left yesterday to visit her parents at Oskaloosa. J E Freeland left yesterday for Selma Iowa on business. A surprise party for Deedie Baxter at Fred Moore home with light refreshments. Mrs Georgia Turbott returned from nursing at Independence Iowa for a rest period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Turbott
Iowa State Hospital
Independence
Local residents visit kin and travel notices
July 23 notices show Mrs Gene Smith and son Lowell from Winfield visiting sister Mrs Fred Stewart. Mrs John Conklin and Harriet plus Mrs George Conklin tour Harper visiting Mrs Roy White. Rufus Carris returns to Perry Iowa after two weeks with children here. Others travel to Washington Boulder Delta Oskaloosa West Chester Sigourney and Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Smith
Lowell
Winfield
Fred Stewart
John Conklin
Harriet
George Conklin
Harper
Roy White
Rufus Carris
Perry
Iowa
Charles Burham
Washington
John Snider
Martin Reinert
Mary
Boulder
Colo
John Reinert
Nell Dayton
Philip Messerschmidt
Minnie
Delta
Clara Gray
Davenport
Mesch
Oskaloosa
Nora Stewart
Mary Crayne
West Chester
Pete Theis
Sigourney
Local families visit relatives over weekend
July 23 notes show Mr. and Mrs. Andy Gardner and their baby visiting O. E. Babb. Cloyce and Ross Benson were weekend guests at Will Easter's. Joe Maxwell and family and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Mason visited Will Jugenheimer. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hillhouse spent Sunday at Will Mitchell’s home in Ainsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Gardner
Baby
O. E. Babb
Cloyce
Ross Benson
Will Easter
Joe Maxwell
Elmer Mason
Will Jugenheimer
J. H. Hillhouse
Will Mitchell
Ainsworth
Crawfordsville Social and Personal News in Brief
Miss Grace Cunningham of Cedar Rapids visits her Cary parents Mr and Mrs John Cunningham. Rev J H Koch leaves for a six week Virginia trip to attend the Jamestown exposition. Miss Essa Harper visits Wayland relatives. Mrs Will Arthaud and son of Winfield call on friends. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Glenn Huston. T W Rickey travels to Mt Pleasant on business. Miss Flo Purvis arrives from Washington to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Cunningham
Cedar Rapids
John Cunningham
J. H. Koch
Virginia
Essa Harper
Wayland
Will Arthaud
Winfield
Glenn Huston
T. W. Rickey
Mt. Pleasant
Flo Purvis
Washington
Urino Laxative and Foley's Kidney Cure Ad
That is the watchword. That is what Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup does. Cleanses and stimulates the bowels without irritation in any form. Sold by all druggists. During the summer kidney irregularities are often caused by excessive drinking or being overheated. Attend to the kidneys at once by using Foley's Kidney Cure. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Local Travel and Visits Highlight East Side Dining
East side restaurant advertises ice cream and ices in any quantity. Loren Baird rode to Ainsworth on business last evening, while Robert Clyde returned from a day of business there. Mrs. Rev. Thorn arrived home from Bloomfield, and KE B Fouts passed through from Columbus Junction toward Hedrick for barber work. J Frienberger and Jacob Roth left Wayland for a Burlington trip via Niagara Falls to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Side
Loren Baird
Ainsworth
Robert Clyde
W. G. Thorn
Bloomfield
Cc. W. Maxwell
Crawfordsville
KE. B. Fouts
Columbus Junction
Hedrick
E. McKay
J. Frienberger
Jacob Roth
Wayland
Burlington
Niagara Falls
New York
Jamestown
Iowa Weather Forecast Showers Tonight and Cooler Wednesday
The forecast for Iowa calls for showers tonight and Wednesday with cooler temperatures expected on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
the Evening Journal
Iowa
Examination Schedule for Teachers’ Examinations This Week
The county superintendent’s office hosts a three day teachers’ exam schedule on Wednesday Thursday and Friday. Morning and afternoon sessions cover arithmetic orthography reading geography didactics oral reading U S history physiology vocal music English grammar penmanship elementary algebra economics civics and physics with short preliminary and flexible oral reading slots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
H E Howe publisher cites a bottle of Chamberlain's remedy curing three in a family for summer complaint. The ad claims the product lives up to advertised claims. For sale by Cook and Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.E. Howe
the Press
Highland
Wis
Cook and
Sherman
Keota Holiness Meetings Continue Next Sunday
The Holiness meetings at Keota will continue over next Sunday with services at 3 PM and 8 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Postoffice Notice Urges Earlier Stamp Envelope Orders
Washington advises local post offices to submit stamped envelope orders two weeks earlier due to new distribution arrangements. Government directs preparation for changes in envelope supply. plan accordingly if you need stamped envelopes at any time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice Department
Washington
The Doctor Away From Home When Most Needed
Advert recommends Chamber Remedy for cramps colic cholera morbus when physician absent. It claims prompt treatment saves life and urges keeping a bottle at home, noting Cook and Sherman as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Sherman
Columbus Junction Chautauqua Program Highlights
The Columbus Junction Chautauqua runs August 5 to 15 with a strong lineup. Notable attractions include Innes and his band, Opie Read, Ben Lindsey, Bob Taylor, Jonathan P. Dolliver, Fred T. Dubuis, John B. DeMotte, and other speakers plus musical attractions, Bible class and art studies. Many campers plan their annual vacation on the Columbus Junction grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction Chautauqua
Columbus Junction
Innes
Opie Read
Ben Lindsey
Bob Taylor
Jonathan P. Dolliver
Fred T. Dubuis
John B. DeMotte
Columbus Junction Grounds
Sunset Park Band Concert Aids Park Seating Appeal
A band concert will be held Thursday evening July 25 for Sunset Park. Proceeds from ice cream sales will fund new park seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Park
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Dougherty Bros
W. C. Ralston & CO
Everg
Chas. H. Gobble
The
Travelers Insurance Co
the County News
Lexington
Grace Hill
Havre
J. A. Harwood
Harwood
Columbus Chautauqua
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