Local News Highlights From Crawfordsville And Surroundings
Saturday big ball game and E O baseball clash at S E Park. Various locals travel to Keota Crawfordsville Ainsworth and Columbus Junction for visits and normal institute work. Local bakeries advertise pies bread cookies and coffee cakes with events at the Vienna and Johnsons.
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Vienna
G. W. Alexander
Crawfordsville
Fred Spalding
Ainsworth
Columbus Junction
Prody Borkoski
Brighton
Normal Institute
Epworth League Convened at Muscatine Church Tonight
The Epworth League of Muscatine district holds its annual convention at the Methodist church with about forty-one delegates arriving. Eminent Chicago divine Dr. W. A. Quayle to lecture on a popular subject as sessions proceed and a reception is planned for visitors.
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Epworth League of
Iva Durham Vennard
Epworth Evangelistic Institute
St. Louis
Vennard
Methodist Church
E. Handy
Ruth Miksch
H. L. Courtright
Keller
Louie Handy
Will Kuhn
Carl R. Templeman
Marian Cooper
Florence Osborne
Department of Mercy
Ellen Hanley
Muscatine
Department of Spiritual Work
J. C. Beard
Effie Linsay
Mabel Hopkinson
G. Pratt
Washington
Epworth League
Ina Ingersoll
Department of World Evangelism
Liberty Zim
Sunday Evening Program at Epworth League
Sunday evening schedule lists Model Epworth League with Rev BE Handy presiding at 6 15. An address by Mrs Vennard is set for 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Stoddard
J. W. Potter
Model Epworth League
BE. Handy
Vennard
St James Sewing Circle Meets At Mrs Lohberger’s Home
The St James Sewing circle held a pleasant meeting at Mrs Lohberger's home yesterday afternoon. Attendees sewed carpet rags with Mrs James Boyd winning the prize for most rags and Mrs J C Swift the booby prize. Miss Martina Swift assisted with refreshments. The Rev and Mrs L J Young hosted Miss Campsey of Pittsburg and the Rev and Mrs W O Fisher at a 6 o'clock dinner.
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St. James
Lohberger
James Boyd
J. C. Swift
Martina Swift
L. J. Young
Miss Campsey
Pittsburg
W. O. Fisher
Omaha social guest honored at Miss Huskins home
Mrs Carl Sharp of Omaha was the guest of honor at a Wednesday noon dinner party hosted by Miss Lou Huskins on South Marion Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Sharp
Omaha
Lou Huskins
South Marion Avenue
Iola Woman Hosts Afternoon Reception at Kerr Home
Mrs. W. E. Kerr of Iola Kansas was honored at a pretty afternoon reception at the Kerr home on West Main. One hundred fifty ladies visited between 2 and 5 oclock, with Mrs. R. S. Warfel and Miss Gertrude Ward serving at the frappe bowl. Refreshments were served across the lawn at Dr W. E. Anderson home by Lou Cunningham May Long Tina Shields Lena Maxwell Ida Bailey and Josephine Babcock. Out of town guests included Miss Campsey of Pittsburg and Mrs W. F. Hooper of Springfield Massachusetts.
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W. E. Kerr
Iola
Kan
Kerr Home
West Main Street
W. E. Anderson
Lulu Kerr
W. E. Kerr, Jr
R.S. Warfel
Gertrude Ward
Pleasant afternoon at the Jay home with games and treats
A group of Belle Jay's small friends gathered yesterday at the Jay residence in north Washington for an outdoor afternoon. They enjoyed games and refreshments as the event was kept light and cheerful.
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Belle Jay
Jay
Washington
Birthday Party for Little Elsie Bratton
About twenty neighborhood girls attended the afternoon event hosted by Mrs. Bratton and Mrs. I. Rothschild. The children played games on the lawn and enjoyed a luncheon served by the hosts.
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Elsie Bratton
Pleasant Social Afternoon at W. W. Cherry Home
The Navajo club enjoyed a pleasant social afternoon Wednesday hosted by Miss Molly Cherry at the W. W. Cherry residence on South Marion Avenue. Guests relaxed and shared light refreshments in a cordial setting.
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Molly Cherry
W. W. Cherry
South Marion Avenue
Ruth Ora Celebrates 10th Birthday at East Washington Home
About forty guests gathered at the J. W. Dunham residence in East Washington to celebrate Ruth Ora's tenth birthday. Attendees were largely Ruth Ora's school friends, and the afternoon proved delightful.
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J. W. Dunham
Washington
Ruth Ora
Children’s Games Highlight Afternoon Entertainment
Dren’s games stood as the chief feature of the entertainment with light refreshments served during the latter part of the afternoon.
W R C Thimble Bee Delights North Washington Hostesses
Mrs J P Thomas and Miss Hattie Thomas entertained the W R C yesterday afternoon at a thimble bee in north Washington with about fifty members attending. A vocal solo recitation and vocal duet were performed and refreshments provided. Out of town guests included Mrs George Wiley Waterloo Neb Mrs Anderson Beatrice Neb Mrs Wiley Richmond Ind and Mrs A B Singmaster Keota W R C.
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J. P. Thomas
Hattie Thomas
Washington
Lena Haney
Chas. Thomas
City youths attend Keota dance last night
A group of local youths traveled to Keota for a dance held there yesterday evening. Music at the event was provided by Mahan na and Ogle from Iowa City.
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Keota
Mahanna and
Ogle
Iowa City
Death of Frank Flood at 31 after long illness
Frank Flood died last evening at 605 South avenue C after a prolonged tuberculosis battle. Born January 17 1876 in Highland township he was 31 years 5 months and 10 days old at death. He worked as a teamster in this city and supported his aging mother Mrs Sarah Flood. Surviving sister is Mrs Harve Richardson. Funeral from the residence tomorrow at 2 pm with Rev L D Young and Presbyterian choir. burial in the city cemetery.
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Frank Flood
South Avenue C
Highland Township
Sarah Flood
Harve Richardson
Frank
L. D. Young
Presbyterian
Fresh Devils Food and Angel Cakes Featured
A bakery showcases devils food cake angel cake and various layer cakes highlighting rich chocolate and vanilla flavors. The display emphasizes moist textures and decorative frostings appealing to holiday shoppers.
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Vienna
Rock Island Road Seeks Direct Claims Handling
A Rock Island company warns patrons that using collection agencies inflates costs with fixed percentages and expenses up to half the claim. It urges claimants to file directly with local road agents for quicker, fairer settlements.
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Rock Island
Rock Island Company
Ice cream and pies advertised at local shops
Ice cream cones at Hays tathy Strawberry and custard pies at Johnson's tomorrow. Nut plain and fruit pound cake and old fashioned je t layer at the.
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Hays
Johnson’s
Vienna
Do Not Neglect the Children This Season
A medical notice advises immediate attention to a child’s bowel issues and recommends Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy followed by castor oil. It lists Cook and Sherman as the sellers.
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Chamberlain
Cook & Sherman
Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup Endorsed by Tennessee Reader
W R Ward of Dyersburg Tennessee testifies that Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup cured his chronic constipation. He calls it a thorough practical remedy and offers a conscientious reference. Sold by all druggists.
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W. R. Ward
Dyersburg
Tenn
Excursion to Twin Cities on Iowa Central Ry
Public notice of a summer excursion to Minneapolis Saint Paul from Brightom leaving Saturday July 20 at 9 19 p m arriving 9 52 a m in Minneapolis and 9 00 a m in St Paul Sunday. Return tickets via No 4 from St Paul 7 25 p m Minneapolis 8 00 p m Tuesday July 23 round trip 34 00. Flyers or agents for details. Also ad for Dr Shoop Catarrh Remedy offer of free trial size and pricing.
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Twin Cities
Iowa Central Ry
Minneapolis-St. Pau
Brightom
Minneapolis
St. Pap
St. Paul
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Charles Hays
Hunter
Sam Shannon
Waterloo
Will
W. A. Shannon
Dr. Quayle
J. A. Jones
Cotter
M. E. Church
Beatrice Murphy
Jennie Wooley
Edna Young
Jennie Stevenson
Lulu van Horn
Letts
Fred Neiswanger
A. B. Singmaster
Leo Shelangouskie
R. A
W. F. Hooper
Springfield
Mass
A. A. Sage
Chas. Bennett
Clyde Fishburn
Omi Funston
S. E. Ball Park
Church
W. C. Ralston
West Chester
City
Lillian Olds
Eva Easter
Ella Laird
Gladys Fitzgerald
Flossie Fitzgerald
Rothschild’s
New Idea Magazine
HALI
Brussels
I. Rothschild & Co
South Side Square
Methodists
W. A. Quayle
Chicago
Ular
J. M. Bratton
Harvey & Warren
Katherine Smythe
Vinton
Bratton
J. H. Stewart
E. J. Fisher
J. M. Denny
Chas. Sturges
E. T. Beaman
Wm. Fulton
D. Arthaud
Phoebe Maxwell
Mrs. Maxwell
Harry Ward
M. J. Maxwell
Phoebe
Home Department
The
Presbyterian Sabbath School
R. L. McGugin
East Main Street
Anna Scott
New York City
McGugin
J. A. McCall
Tathy
Sol. Rich & Go
East Side Square
Dr. Shoop
Smiths
Kellogg's
Battle Creek
J. C. Smith’s Cash Grocery
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