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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1908

Page

4

Fishermen Are Caught in Rain During Quest for Game

Pelican Rapids June 7 1908 reporters describe a Sunday fishing trip with friends Gary O Loughlin James Brookhart Harry McCall Henry Shaver and others chasing bass pike pickerel and sheepshead. The group endures a heavy shower after landing on an island and plans to explore the lake for better bass spots while noting weather and music aboard.

Pelican Rapids Shaver Gary O’ Loughlin Harry McCall Fred Smith Judge Brookhart John McCall Josh New York Post Office Sally Jas. Brookhart Henry Shaver Jim Gary O’loughlin Senator Carpenter Mr. Lacey Columbus Junction St. Paul John Mcree P. O

Master Walter Conner Hosts Neighborhood Gathering

Master Walter Conner hosted about twenty five boyfriends at his West Madison street home from 7 to 9 PM with lawn games and a lunch prepared by Minnie Conner, Besse Purvis, Ella Conner, and Grace Conner. The Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society met at Mrs. L S Patterson's West Main street home with a program by Mrs. R H Walker, Mrs. C C Cunningham, and Miss Ellen Smith, a mite box total, a ten cent social, and refreshments by Mrs. J B Crooks and the Shields and Patterson girls.

Walter Conner Mac Conner West Madison Street Minnie Conner Besse Purvis Ella Grace Conner Woman’s Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church L.S. Patterson West Main Street R. H. Walker C. C. Cunningham Ellen Smith J. B. Crooks Tita Shields Florence Patterson

Mrs. R. T. McCall Hosts Dinner for Ralph Porter Guest

Mrs. R. T. McCall entertained several boys at six o'clock dinner last evening as a compliment to Ralph Porter of Blue Mound Kansas who has been a guest at the McCall home for the last few weeks.

R. T. McCall Ralph Porter Blue Mound Kan McCall

Navajo club honors former member at Mollie Cherry home

Monday afternoon the ladies of the Navajo club hosted a spread at Miss Mollie Cherry's North Iowa avenue home to honor former club member Mrs. Dr. A. 5. Hays of Oklahoma City.

Sunset Park Picnic With Local Ladies Names Mentioned

The Misses Besse Licken Mary Steck Lou and Merle Johnson Helen Stewart and Blanche Guthrie picnicked last evening at Sunset park.

Besse Licken Mary Steck Lou and Merle Johnson Helen Stewart Blanche Guthrie Sunset Park

Lexington Ladies Aid Lawn Social at Gardner Home

The Lexington Ladies Aid society announces a lawn social at the Howard Gardner home on Thursday evening, June 11. The event invites the community to gather for fellowship and light refreshments hosted by the society.

Lexington Ladies’ Aid Society Howard Gardner

Drake University Public School Music commence ment June 17 1908

Invitations go to friends in the city for the commencement exercises of the Department of Public School Music at Drake University to be held Wednesday morning in the college auditorium. Miss Besse Darbyshire will graduate.

Department of Public School Music Drake University College Auditorium Besse Darbyshire

Fraternal Aid Plans Regular Meeting Tomorrow Evening

The Fraternal Aid society announces a regular meeting for tomorrow evening with initiation on the agenda. Full attendance is requested from all members to participate in the planned activities.

Fraternal Aid

Fort Nightly Club to Meet at Miss Myrta Jeffrey Home

The Fort nightly club executive board will entertain members at Miss Myrta Jeffrey's home Friday at 2 30 in the afternoon. It is the last meeting for the year and full attendance is desired.

Myrta Jeffrey

Regular meeting of the O. E. 5

The O. E. 5 announces a regular meeting for Thursday at 8 oclock in the Masonic temple. The St James Sewing circle will meet with Mrs Louis Eagle tomorrow afternoon.

Masonic Temple St. James

Dewey Home Hosts Weeknight Progressive Five Hundred

Mr and Mrs A C Dewey entertained fourteen guests at their West Jefferson street home with progressive five hundred. Tally cards, painted in water colors by Mrs Dewey, accompanied light refreshments served by the hostess and Miss Helen Anderson. Guests included Dessa Wabnitz Dora Clapper Kate Buckley Lillian Norton Ara Matthews Ruth Winter Helen Anderson and others. Chapter 1 P E O meets with Mrs Amos Alderson Thursday at 7 30 for a full attendance urged.

A. C. Dewey West Jefferson Street

Wilsons to entertain at six o'clock dinner

Mr and Mrs J S Wilson to host a 6 pm dinner at their South Iowa avenue home. Guests include Mr and Mrs Chas D Gorham and their children Miss Leanna Galloway and Frank Galloway. Mrs S Joyce of Claremont NH endorses Foley's Kidney Remedy after a long kidney trouble cure.

J. S. Wilson South Iowa Avenue Chas. D. Gorham Leanna Galloway Frank Galloway

Mrs Broadgate Returns From Spencer Iowa Visit

Mrs. F. L. Broadgate, after several weeks with relatives at Spencer Iowa, arrived home this morning confirming a brief visit.

Japanese acrobats at the Star tonight at the Star

Local notes report diverse activities as Japanese acrobats appear at the Star tonight with admission priced five and ten cents. Several residents travel, visit relatives, attend meetings, or return home after trips. An ad from Lemmon's Pharmacy promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy.

Mrs Barnoske Returns Home After St Louis Visit

Mrs. F. M. Barnoske came back Saturday evening from St. Louis where she had been visiting relatives for a week or two.

F. M. Barnoske St. Louis

A Fine New Girl Arrives at A B Swift Home

A fine new girl arrived last night at the A B Swift home east of the city. Little Miss Swift weighed my pounds and is strong and healthy. All are doing nicely.

A. B. Swift Miss Swift

Mrs Alberson and Ms Winter Return From Keota Visit

Misses Vera Alberson and Jarrie Winter arrived home last evening from a brief visit with their friend Miss Naomi Stewart at Keota. J W Maxwell left last evening on the Burlington for Seattle Washington where he plans to spend the summer months sightseeing and visiting relatives.

Vera Alberson Jarrie Winter Naomi Stewart Keota J. W. Maxwell Burlington Seattle Wash

Special for the ladies at the Star tonight

A local event titled Special for the Ladies is billed for the Star tonight with activities or promotions aimed at women. Details are sparse in the readable text but the emphasis is on a women oriented program at the venue.

Ladies At the Star Tonight

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