West Chester Neighborhood News Highlights Riverside Items
Special Mrs. Jennie Thrapp rode to the city this morning while J B Crayne traveled to Oskaloosa on business. A home talent show last Saturday was poorly attended due to cold weather but to be repeated soon. A Bible class led by Miss Saxe of Chicago met at the Baptist church with a second lesson set for the United Presbyterian church. Lee Ralston and wife bought furniture for their new home nearby. J D Dayton boasts a new sleigh. Maud Gorham completed a successful term at Dayton Grove school. The five year old daughter of Wm Duesenberry is seriously ill north of town.
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West Chester
Jennie Thrapp
J.B. Crayne
Oskaloosa
Saxe
Chicago
Baptist Church
United Presbyter
Lee Ralston
J.D. Dayton
Maud Gorham
Dayton Grove
Move and settlement follow yard closure and fatal accident case
H L Swift and Co closed their yard after moving 1 600 000 brick with many households moving. Henry Walker relocated north of River Junction after failing to rent a house. Rachel and Earnest Holtz settled with the telephone company over a pole dispute that caused the death of Ira Arris. Mrs Holtz claimed 10000 and Mr Holtz 2000. they settled for 1200 after the Iowa City court session.
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River Junction
Rachel
Earnest Holtz
Telephone Company
New Kindergarten Aims to Open in High School Building
The kindergarten project, directed by Miss Davidson of Galesburg, moves to use the southwest basement of the new high school. Local women fundraise for floor, furniture, and ongoing needs while awaiting Miss Davidson's arrival and a likely start in the second week of the month. Washington residents anticipate a lasting community institution.
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Tively
Galesburg
Washington
Nurse Miss Rbinetart Speaks On Disease Prevention
Before the Mothers club meeting, Miss Rbinetart a trained nurse who arrived in the city months ago delivered a paper on the Prevention of Disease. Her talk was full of practical sense and would be published in full if space allowed.
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Mother's Club
Devil's Auction promises largest scenic show at Graham
The production labeled Devil's Auction opens seat sales now with a scenic car and electric effects. Prices range from 50c for balcony to 1.00 for circle seats, with tickets available at Anderson & Burroughs. The piece is billed as Graham's biggest spectacular ever.
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Graham
Anderson & Burroughs
Picturesque America to Enrich Ladies' Home Journal
Photographs of America's most scenic spots will appear in The Ladies' Home Journal on fine coated paper. The series titled Picturesque America showcases landscapes and waterscapes usually off the tourist path, gathered by a veteran traveler who has crossed the continent many times and offers expert descriptions.
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America
Ladies’ Home Journal
Relief Corps Delegation Heads to Keota for Event
About fifty members of the local relief corps traveled by passenger train to Keota for a gathering hosted by Keota relief corps. The group planned a big dinner at Keota G A R Hall and activities including a demonstration and other business. Several local women attended, named: Mesdames Bradford Wylie Reynolds Webb Webb Lane Hebener Stewart Huff McCutcheon Edworthy Cavender Likens Reeves Berdo Berdo Dodder Phillips Shrader Reynolds Durst Cowles Murkin Aughey Riley Daniels.
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Relief Corps
Keota
G. A. R. Hall
Mesdames Miles Bradford
George Wylie
H T. Reynolds
A. W. Wylie
Merchant
Geo, Webb
Nine Webb
Frank Webb
Kathrine Ridgeway Concert Impresses Academy Audience
The Katherine Ridgeway Concert Co. offered a high quality program with Miss Ridgeway praised as a fine dramatic reader and Mrs Waterhouse lauded for a remarkable voice. Washington audiences recalled performers repeatedly while Mr McPherson amused with comic songs and Mr Bush earned mention for his piano. The academy has two more numbers planned including a De Mott lecture and Mr Elliott impersonation. A February 15 fire loss insured by Continental Insurance Co. was fully covered by a draft received February 26. Mrs Joel Gray recommends Continental for reliable indemnity.
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Katherine Ridgeway
Academy
de Mott
Mr. Elliott
Ance Co
New York
Baughman & Taylor
Continental
Joel Gray
Weather forecast and Washington Fire Department meeting
The forecast for Iowa calls for fair weather tonight and Friday with warmer conditions in the east and colder temperatures Friday. A southerly wind shifts to northwest. The Washington Fire Department annual meeting is set for tomorrow evening at the fire hall with an annual officer election and other business on the agenda.
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Washington Fire Department
Devil’s Auction promises all-new acts at Graham show
Manager Yale unveils an all-new program for Dev l i n’s Auction at the Graham next Monday with acts from Brothers Delto relli and Les Freres Lorella plus scenic ballets and comical scenes. Thirty five seats and special scenery for everything, no house scenery, show guaranteed at $300. Mary Cantril of Colorado visits Brighton guest of Sheriff Teeter and Mr Hafferty returns home after bringing her to town. A family dinner is hosted by J D McLaughlin.
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Chas
H. Yale
V. Romeo
Maitre de Ballet
Sigvorinas Mayerhoffer
Basseggio
Corps de Ballet
Bros. Deltorelli
Les Freres Lorella
Jas. A. Kiernan
Mayme Mayo
Sidonia
Parquet
Circle
Yale
Deltorelli
Mary Cantril
Colorado
D. T. Hafferty
Brighton
Sheriff Teeter
Hafferty
Lifesaver Offer for Dr Dix Tonic Tablets Trial Pack
An advertisement invites readers to send name and address to Hayes & Coon in Detroit for a free trial box of Dr Dix Tonic Tablets. It lists numerous symptoms from malaise to nervous distress and promises a fast cure, with an option to buy a full box at 50 cents. The copy claims life saving potential and easy administration.
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Dwight
Eree
D. W. Custer & Co
Huntington, W. Va
Hayes&Coon
Hull Bldg
Detroit
Mich
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