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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1908

Page

5

Star pictorium and Vienna bring the goods tonight

Everette Stewart returns from Lake Geneva Y M C A conference in Wisconsin. Dr. and Mrs. A. S. Hays leave for Chicago then Pennsylvania after a stay with friends in town. Their Oklahoma City home is noted. Mrs. Ella Rownd learns of her nephew Dr. W. G. Condit’s death in Allerton, Iowa, which occurred Saturday.

Star Vienna Everette Stewart Lake Geneva Wis A. S. Hays Chicago Pennsylvania Oklahoma City Ella Rownd W. G. Condit Allerton Iowa

Strawberry Luncheon Hosts Institute Faculty at Stichter Restaurant

Miss Katherine Stichter entertained institute faculty guests at a strawberry luncheon last evening. Attendees included Misses Cora Porter Minnie Conner and Lucy Meacham Mrs Swenson BE C Roberts Cresco Prof W C Wilcox Iowa City W N Clifford Council Bluffs R D Daugherty and R B Crone.

Katherine Stichter Institute Stichter Cora Porter Minnie Conner Lucy Meacham Swenson BE. C. Roberts Cresco W. C. Wilcox Iowa City W. N. Clifford Council Bluffs R. D. Daugherty R. B. Crone

Wedding incentive at carnival in Washington Iowa

The Washington Fire Dept offers twenty five dollars plus valuable gifts to any couple wed at the carnival on July 1. Interested parties may write for fall particulars. Chief H Steck Washington Iowa. Zweiback breakfast food advertised fresh daily at Vienna.

Washington Fire Dept Vienna

Weather Crop Bulletin for Des Moines Iowa June 23

The week brought below normal temperature and sunshine early, with warmer days later. Rainfall varied by region, heavy midweek in north central and parts of the northwest and southwest, flooding flats and many cornfields. Crops overall show a 40 percent drop in general condition in Pocahontas county, while uplands and eastern counties report good corn growth. Small grains thrive outside flood zones. rust risk rises with continued heat. Clover curing slow due to humidity, haying expected to expand. sugar beets prosper in northeastern counties.

Des Moines Iowa North Central Northwest West Central Pocahontas

Local notes from Star area readers and shoppers

Local brief items report arrivals and departures for Keota and Wayland visitors, travels of Amon England to attend a funeral, Drake University student Bessie Darbyhire returning from Des Moines, Miss Mabel Beard heading home to Minneola, and visits from Chicago and Fairfield. Also advertised are Vienna market specials and Lemmon's pharmacy teas.

Royal Market E.S. Frey Roscoe Keota G. W. England Amon E. L. Jones Jake Roth Maggie Eicher Wayland Bessie Darbyhire Des Moines Drake University

Keeley Hosts Reserved Breakfast Honoring William Mort Keeley

William Mort Keeley was the honored guest at an 11 o'clock breakfast this morning at the Keeley home on West Washington Street. Mrs. T. T. Keeley hosted twelve guests at a single long table decorated with American Beauties. Attendees included Mrs. Margaret Morton of Sandwich Illinois Mr. and Mrs. W F Smith and son Halsey Mrs. M A Smith and daughter Ella of Marshalltown Mrs A L Gilchrist of Sandwich the Misses Emma and Amelia Keeley of Keota and Mrs. Dr. McClelland of this city.

William Mort Keeley Keeley West Washington Street T. T. Keeley Margaret Morton Sandwich Ill W. F. Smith Halsey M. A. Smith Ella Marshalltown

Philathea Class Evening Parlor Entertainment Feels Bright

Last evening in the M. E. church parlors the Philathea class staged a profitable and socially lively entertainment. Professor Wilcox drew a smaller crowd, yet the attendees praised the event. The burlesque supper amused more than fed, ice cream and cake offering the highlight. Music by Miss Lauer of Winfield and Dessa Wabnitz complemented a fourteen girl pantomime in period costumes. The gathering proved a pleasant success.

M. E. Church Philathea Wilcox Miss Lauer Winfield Dessa Wabnitz

J P McCulley celebrates seventy fifth birthday at Washington home

A dozen relatives and friends gathered for dinner at the McCulley residence on East Main Street yesterday to honor J P McCulley on his seventy fifth birthday. A large group sent a postal card shower, while others joined in social hours and well wishes for continued health and happiness. Mr. and Mrs. McCulley, married forty seven years, now plan to enjoy their approaching fiftieth anniversary with eight children surviving. The couple moved to Washington seven years ago from Winfield after a long farming life beginning in 1838 on the old family homestead. Attendees included J W Rickey, Mrs W A Patterson and baby, Rev W Q Fisher, and G T Auld, all extending heartfelt birthday greetings.

J. P. McCulley McCulley East Main Street Mr. McCulley Washington Winfield Anna Tedford Lenox Iowa R. M. McCuliey LaHarpe Kan Mary Rickey Milton Brown Clearfield John B. McCulley Glen ©. McCulley Peabody Artie McCulley City Emma Patterson J. W. Rickey W. A. Patterson and Baby W. QO. Fisher G. T. Auld

Junior B Y P U Social Picnic at Sunset Park

The Junior B Y P U held a social picnic this afternoon at Sunset Park with attendees enjoying outdoor games and fellowship in a casual community gathering.

Sunset Park

Weather Peak Reaches 89 Parade Day Heat

Yesterday set a season high of 89 degrees with hot conditions easing today. The heat stimulated corn color and a promising harvest outlook while haying and corn storage overlap, creating a rush on farms for several days. A light shower refreshed fields this morning.

Regular meeting night of the M. B. A.

Tonight is the regular meeting night for the M. B. A. All members are urged to attend as important business will be discussed.

Foley's Urino Laxative Cited By Tennessee Customer

W R Ward of Dyersburg Tennessee tests Foley's Urino Laxative for chronic constipation and endorses it as a thorough practical remedy in a conscientious reference from Lemmon's Pharmacy.

W. R. Ward Dyersburg Tenn Foley Lemmon

Miss Latchem Heads West Chester Student Day Music

Miss Dorothy Latchem traveled from West Chester this morning to spend the day with her class in music, joining fellow students for an educational outing focused on musical activities.

Dorothy Latchem West Chester

Electric Bitters Praised As Grand Family Medicine

Mr Frank Conlan of New York endorses Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia and liver issues. It purifies blood, aids digestion, and boosts vigor in weak kidneys and back pain. Available under guarantee at Lemmon's Pharmacy for 65 cents.

Frank Conlan Houston St New York Lemmon’s Pharmacy

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