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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1907

Page

4

New Haven 88 Program Set By Baptist S S

The Baptist Sunday School at New Haven will present a program on Sunday June 16 at 2 30 p m. The event aims to showcase student performances and community participation. Numerous attendees from the church and town are expected.

The Baptist S. S. At New Haven Sarah Reinert Columbus City J. A. Arnold Crawfordsville Della Patton Cedar Falls State Normal School Effie Nelson John Mitchell G. W. Nickolaus H. J. Foster Muscatine Baptist Church West Chester

Electric Bitters hailed as cure by Cedar Grove man

A Cedar Grove reader credits Electric Bitters with curing liver and kidney troubles after suffering setbacks. He reports relief after the first bottle and full recovery after three, praising Stewart's Pharmacy for guaranteeing the remedy and its 50 cent price.

Geo. H. Parris Cedar Grove Stewart

Scarlet fever scare prompts health certificates for students

A teacher recalls enforcing health certificates for children from sick homes amid a scarlet fever scare. Willie Smith failed to secure a paper after a doctor was busy, but the boy said the doctor told him to report that it was a boy and not catching.

Willie Smith Willie

George Greenwood Visits Keota Before Returning to Hollywood

George Greenwood, cashier of the Hollywood National Bank, rides to Keota with his parents and friends for a few weeks visit before returning home to Hollywood, California. He is described as doing fine.

George Greeenwood Keota Hollywood Calif George Hollywood National Bank

Johnson's Bakery Shows Wide Pie and Cake Selection

Local bakery notices advertise a large assortment of pies and sweet goods at Johnson's and the Vienna with a fine line of cookies for tomorrow and Saturday. Patches of travel announce Mr. and Mrs. Anderson Fred Neiswanger Edgar Smith and Abdill family heading to nearby towns for brief visits.

Johnson’s Vienna City Edgar Smith Wayland Iowa Johnson

Birthday Surprise Honored Mr Higgins At Masked Party

The Blue Bell club joined Miss Carol Forgey for a masquerade event with Mrs A A Forgey and Miss Lucile Forgey serving refreshments. Mrs L D Higgins planned a birthday surprise, a dinner for about twelve guests includes Mr Higgins and friends.

The Blue Bell Club Carol Forgey Elsie Schneider A. A. Forgey Lucile Forgey Higgins

Boys Visit Wabnitz Farm West Of City

A group of boys traveled to the Wabnitz farm west of the city this morning for a dinner hosted by Rev. and Mrs. R. L. Patterson. A. B. C. girls camping nearby joined the occasion. attendees included Max Miller John Shields James Dye Harvey Matthews Joe Walton and Chester Patterson.

Wabnitz Farm

Local Social Scene With Pastor Hosts A Pleasant Week

West of town a crowd chaperoned by the Rev. and Mrs. R. L. Patterson enjoyed ideal weather this week. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. James Work and James Jr. plus Mr. and Mrs. P. Maxwell Mrs. Chas Ward Mrs. Ralph Keller Harold and Edna Webb.

R. L. Patterson James Work James, Jr P. Maxwell Chas. Ward Ralph Keller Harold Edna Webb

Eastern Stars chapter inspects, hosts visitors and new members

Last evening the local Eastern Stars chapter at the Temple hosted about sixty members and visitors from Keota Winfield and Ainsworth for an inspection meeting led by state officer Mrs Bessie Bills. She instructed on department work and shared ideas for a stronger chapter. Two candidates Mrs Kate Crawford and Miss Mabel Crawford were welcomed.

The Eastern Stars Keota Winfield Ainsworth Temple Building Bessie Bills Davenport Wright Baxter Donaldson Kate Crawford Mabel Crawford Jane Fraser Webster Weatherford Oklahoma Carl Roberts George H. Paul Texas Holiness Praying Band Wm. Thompson Iowa Avenue D. W. Anderson LeMars Iowa William Carris S. D. Carris West Chester Dubuque Messrs J. W. Morton Wm. Skipton J. C. F. Weade Ed Harvey Col. W. B. Bell J. M. Lytle Cedar Rapids Sioux City Cummins Anna Davidson Waterloo James Black Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods Company

Standard Bearers Meet Helen Morton This Afternoon

The Standard Bearers of the Methodist Church met with Helen Morton this afternoon at 4:00 o clock for a scheduled gathering.

Methodist Church Helen Morton

Local group to meet at Mrs. Lemmon's on East Washington

The PD A R plans its regular meeting this evening at the home of Mrs J E Lemmon located on East Washington Street.

PD. A. R J. E. Lemmon East Washington Street

Mrs Shields Hosts Open House For Sister Visit

Mrs Milan Shields kept open house this afternoon from 3 to 5 for friends to meet her sister Mrs Cora Anderson Vincent of Algona.

Milan Shields Cora Anderson Vincent Algona

Ladies entertained by Mrs Steck for Miss Burnside

A company of young ladies was entertained this afternoon by Mrs. H. F. Steck in honor of her niece Miss Elizabeth Burnside of Oskaloosa.

H. F. Steck Elizabeth Burnside Oskaloosa

Local News Notes From Town and Region

A mixed update covers bakery specials at Johnsons and the Vienna, travel to Keota Fairfield and Columbus Junction on business, and social calls. Several residents attend G A R encampments, others visit Iowa City Cedar Rapids and Muscatine for events and trade.

Johnson's J. L. Brookhart Keota J. P. Thomas Fairfield John Bring Columbus Junction Highland Park Lake Phil Bratton Brighton ID. J. Wittman Matt Casey Albert Donovan Ottumwa Verne Ashby J. G Perry Burham Iowa City Lena Grush Freda Dayton Vienna Walter Meek Haskins Mr. Rowley Chicago Johnson’s Bakery Angel Will Scannell Muscatine John Buckley Dave Eichelberger Havre Jessie Anderson Crawfordsville Anna Dawson Washington J. P. Dawson

Death of W. L. Parkinson prompts Ottawa funeral plans

Henry Parkinson of this city learned of his brother William L. Parkinson’s death in Ottawa Kansas. The former judge and public figure leaves a wife and three children and siblings across several states. The funeral is set for Sunday with Henry traveling by Milwaukee to attend.

Henry Parkinson William L. Parkinson Ottawa Kan Milwaukee Washington Percy Moise W. C Lloyd Parkinson Ft. Scott George Parkinson Palo Alto Calif Frank Baldwin Moundsville W. Va Parkinson

Margaret Dicken Breaks Collar Bone in Fall

Margaret Dicken suffered a broken collar bone after a fall. The incident details are limited, with no further injuries or circumstances provided.

Margaret Dicken

Madrid council quits over 50 cent meetings

Boone Louisiana June 14 All Madrid councilmen have resigned citing the 50 cent per meeting rate as too time consuming. With no council, Madrid faces a governance standstill as vacancies cannot be filled without a majority vote for appointments. The Fortnightly club meets Saturday at 2 30 in the Baptist church.

Boone, la Madrid Baptist

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jamestown Brussels I. Rothschild & Co Cc. F. Anderson Fred Neiswanger Sigourney Frank Malin J. F. Abdill Freda Monmouth Ill J. L. Neiswanger Lexington Junction W. A. Crone Clara Josie Crone Burlington S.S. S Swift Specific CO Atlanta, GA W. H. Warner Dade Bee Shearer University of Chicago Johnson's Bakery Marvin Dawson E. Palm Rh. W. Reesink Muscatine Journal Mr. Bauden Thos. Chilcote J. Cocklin T. W. Rickey Ethel ‘Tillotson Moline E. ©. Pollard Lois Litchville N. C Myrna Beal Monmouth, Ill I. K. Beal Seth Thomas Ft. Dodge B. F. Brown W. L Parkinson Henry Kansas John Baxter Dick Cotton Charles Gene Smith Fred Gilliard Clark Laughery the Good Clothes Store Boston Smiths Florida J. G. Smith
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