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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1900

Page

4

Local and Personal Last Night's Dance Guests List

Out of town guests at the event include Winifred Klotz Elsie Stapp Edmunson Columbus Junction Sarah Hollahan Chicago Bertha Walker Cedar Rapids Lelia Erdice Grace Walker Ainsworth Eh a Howard Oskaloosa Miss Rork Streator IL Edith Norton Edon Mr Fred Smith Richland.

Winifred Klotz Elsie Stapp Edmunson Columbus Junction Sarah Hollahan Chicago Bertha Walker Cedar Rapids Lelia Erdice Grace Walker Ainsworth E.ha Howard Oskaloosa Miss Rork Streator Edith Norton Edon Fred Smith Richland

Young church groups invited to joint service

The Y P S C BE of the Presbyterian church invites youths from various churches to a joint service at 6:30 p.m. The topic is Lives That List, and all are urged to come prepared to participate.

Y.P. S.C. BE Presbyterian Church

Sermon on Some Conditions of Success at Academy

The baccalaureate sermon for the graduating class will be delivered tomorrow evening in the Methodist church by Rev. B. Schreckengast. The theme is Some Conditions of Success.

Academy B. Schreckengast

Churches Observe Special Day With Music and Talks

Tomorrow at the M. and Presbyterian churches and next Sabbath the Baptists will hold services. Morning programs feature music and recitations by children and talks from pastors. Decorations will be notably elaborate and the exercises promise to be very interesting.

Presbyterian

Local visits and notices dot Algona life days ahead

State Veterinary Brown and Dr Kerr traveled from Iowa City to examine a horse at John Campbell farm for glanders with results pending. Waterloo guests G Adama stay with Mrs Dougherty as J H Augustine relocates to town. Various residents plan trips, licenses issued, school events and social gatherings mark a busy day in Algona.

State Brown Iowa City Kerr John Campbell Farm

Great Rock Island Route Offers Round Trip Fare to Davenport

The Great Rock Island Route sells round trip tickets to Davenport for the G A R Annual Encampment at a single fare from all points in Town. Sale dates June 11 12 13 and June 14 for trains arriving before noon. return valid to June 16 1900. See local ticket agent for details. John Sebastian G P A Chicago Lil.

Great Rock Island Davenport John Sebastian Chicago Lil

Iowa Central Railway Advertises Direct Home Seekers Service

The Iowa Central Railway promotes its line as the most direct for home seekers and excursionists. Tickets go on sale on the first and third Tuesdays each month to western and southern points at one fare plus two dollars round trip, including Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo. Contact Iowa Central agents Geo 8, Bayes, GP&TA for sale dates, rates, and train times.

Iowa Central Railway Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Iowa Central Geo 8 Ba Bayes Gp&ta

News by Telephone and Local Social Notes

Verdi agent McMillan traveled to Washington today. G Raguet and Frank Dodge examined the W L Derby farm yesterday. Five local couples fished at the river this morning. Al Cameron arrived from Coneville to visit relatives, and with Arch Stewart went to Washington today. Grace Walker and Lelia Erdice returned home from your city this morning. Josephine Babcock visits J E Swift’s home. The Emanon Concert Co. will perform Monday evening in the opera house for India sufferers relief. W A Walker installed a new soda fountain. Mrs M Malin and Vera Miller went to your city. Messrs Funston Norton and Weliver went to Noble to fetch a festive Indian pony. it escaped to Noble yesterday before capture.

M. E. Logan North Side Drug Store Scofield Washington Kate Griffo Brighton Jopham E. T. Neal Ainsworth Amy Folger Pairview Jackson Township Charles H. Mellecker Pearl Bottort Agent McMillan G. Raguet Frank Dodge W. L Derby Farm al Cameron Coneville Arch Stewart Josephine Babcock J. EB Swift Emanon Concert Co Opera House India W. A. Walker

Miss Mary Brockway Returns Home From Visit

Miss Mary Brockway, guest of her sister Mrs. John Smeltzer, returned to Ainaworth this morning. Miss Woodford of the city schools also returned to her Brighton home to spend the summer vacation.

Mary Brockway John Smeltzer Ainaworth Woodford Brighton

GOING SOUTH Train Pass Schedule Fragment

Schedule fragment lists several train passes with times: Pass No. 2 at 10:52 pm, Pass No. 4 at 11:45 am, Pass No. 6 at 8:18 am, Pass No. 18 at 6:05 pm, and return Pass No. 42 at 1:10 pm, followed by a daily note.

DHS Moines Valley Division Amrive D. M. Val Adily Des Moines Knoxville Des M Rock Island Washington

Community notes from Clay and area events

John Brinton and wife visit Nash family in Clay. C A Knupp works on decorative sign painting. A citizens meeting decided to hold a Fourth of July celebration on Saturday July Tbd. Children’s Day observed tomorrow in the Baptist church. The M. J.’s plan observance next Sabbath evening.

John Brinton Clay Nash

Local visits noted across families and friends

Robt Lemon and his wife visit the C. O. Weldin home today then plan to visit Mr Lemon’s brother in Wintfield. Lorn yesterday a visit to Dr and Mrs W McLaughlin produced a daughter. Dr Bennett of Lenox is visiting relatives here.

Robt, Lemon C. O. Weldin Lemon Wintfield W. McLaughlin Dr. Bennett of Lenox

O Club Hosts Progressive Dinner and Local News Highlights

A ten member O Club held a progressive dinner for ten gentlemen friends with lunches at four homes. J T Weber, former bank cashier now in Chicago livestock, visits old friends. Keota defeats Wellman 8 to 1 with Eddie Daiber starring. Mr and Mrs A F Stewart celebrate 25th anniversary with church supper and gifts. Mr Holmes injured weighing corn at Shaffer farm. Frank Grant visits Deework. J W Huff sells eight ponies to buyers in Lexingon and nearby. Joe Gardner harvests oats for shipment.

O. © Club J.T. Weber The National Bank Sigourney National Bank Chicago Keota Wellman Eddie Daiber A. F. Stewart Christian Church Chas. Shaffer Farm Holmes Frank Grant Deework's J. W. Huff Mr. Chaffe Lexington Jess Gardner Dan Tipton Joe Gardner

Prairie Flower School Picnic Ends With Accident On Riverbank

A Prairie Flower school outing along the English River ended when Jas Clendenning’s young daughter fell on a steep hill and broke a leg. The notice then promotes low fare excursions and travel options to Colorado Salt Lake City Ogden Paris and Paris and several summer dates via First Class Excursions.

Prairie Flower School Jas. Clendenning

Detroit Welcomes Dewey Amid Rain and Cheers

Admiral Dewey arrived in Detroit on June 9 as rain dampened decorations but failed to dampen crowds. The Michigan Central station saw a lively welcome with cannon salutes from the Michigan and escort details including marines and police. The Deweys stayed at the Russell House after a parade of greetings along Jefferson and Woodward streets.

Detroit Dewey Michigan Central United States Michigan Admiral Dewey Fellowcraft Club Rockwood William Livingstone W Fellowcrafters Maybury Admiral Scranton Delaware and Hudson Company Marvin Lercetts Creek Dickson von Storch Delaware and Hudson Lackawanna Valley

Mothers Flay Boys Publicly Over Lost Terrier Tail

In Melrose Park Police Magistrate Adam Davison's court two 11 year old boys Roy West and Charles Scharff were flogged by their mothers for entangling the magistrate's pet terrier with a rope and a railway, causing the dog's tail to be torn off. The boys, from good families, endured the punishment as witnesses watched.

Chicago Adam Davison Melrose Park Roy West Charles Scharff Justice Davison Belt Line Davison

Feather Renovator Stewart Promotes Feather Trade

Feather specialist l. Stewart of the Feather Washington of the Mississippi Valley appears to renovate feathers and engage in buying and selling. Orders may be left at Casey's Livery.

Sunset Park Benefit Show by Local Ladies

Citizens are urged to attend a Sunset Park benefit on June 12 to support a good cause and enjoy a refined up to date minstrel show performed by local ladies. The event promises value for money and community involvement.

Washington Sunset Park

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