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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1909

Page

4

Community meeting notices and event changes

The St James Sewing circle meets with Mrs Louis Eagle tomorrow afternoon. The home talent play by Fra ternal Aid is canceled. PEO holds a meeting tomorrow at 2 with Miss Louise Cunningham. Junior social of Second United Presbyterian church postponed until further notice. Mission circle of Baptist church to meet Friday at 2 30 at Mrs aye home. Rell call with India news. Ready Maids hosted by Miss Ethel Barger last evening at the Harry Ward home East Main Street. Hours were social and refreshments concluded the evening.

St. James Second United Presbyterian Church Harry Sproul Mission Circle of the Baptist Church Aye Rell India Ethel Barger Vinton Harry Ward East Main Street

Linen shower honors Miss Linberg prior to Des Moines wedding

A pleasant linen shower was held last evening at the J. E. Hallquist home on West Madison Street for Miss Augusta Linberg who will wed Mr. Peterson of Des Moines next week. Guests enjoyed music and a luncheon as friends bid her goodbye before her planned move to Des Moines.

Augusta Linberg J. E. Hallquist Madison Street Miss Linberg Des Moines Mr. Peterson Hallquist

Missionary Society Elects Officers After Meeting

The Woman's Missionary society of the Presbyterian church met at Mrs. J. G. Aball's East Main home yesterday. Over fifty members attended as officers for the year were elected. Reports showed strong finances and high mission giving. Music by Mr. Abels and refreshments by Mrs. J. B. Crooks, Mrs. Claude Lemmon, and Mrs. Dr. W. Stewart. Officers named: President Mrs. L. S. Patterson, First Vice President Mrs. J. C. Abels, Second Vice President Mrs. J. Albert Williams, Secretary Mrs. Frank Stewart, Treasurer Miss Eilen Smith, Assistant Treasurer Mrs. Dr. A. M. Cowden.

Woman’s Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church J. G. Aball East Main Street Abels J. B. Crooks Claude Lemmon W. Stewart L. S. Patterson J. C. Abels J. Albert Williams Frank Stewart Eilen Smith A. M. Cowden

Local Calls and Passengers From Fairfield to City Hall

Local news notes several residents and visitors making trips this morning. Matt Casey joined Fairfield travelers on a business call. A N McElwain, a Fairfield passenger, spent the day on business. John Brinton of Brighton returned home after yesterday’s visit. Mr and Mrs J B Crayne traveled to Keota as visitors. Mrs Ida Patterson returned home from two weeks away via Lexington and the city. Mrs W W Watson traveled to Verdi to join her husband who left yesterday. the Watsons plan to settle on a nearby farm. Dr A M Cowden reports a single robin sighting, signaling spring.

A. N. McElwain Fairfield John Brinton Brighton J. B. Crayne Keota Ida Patterson Ainsworth Lexington W. W. Watson Verdi Mrs. Watson A. M. Cowden

Keota Firm Buys Williams Store and Expands

Seno scher brothers Geo and B D purchase the general merchandise store from Harry Williams and plan to run it with Geo as general manager and James McJunkin as clerk. The Misses Bess Randolph and Oma Dorrence will open a millinery department in the store balcony. Embree to join Bower Sanders as clerk. he comes from Newton to Keota. Inventory to be taken next week. Chapter OM of T E O meets with Mrs A Trumbauer electing officers for the year.

Keota March Senoscher Brothers Geo B. D Harry Williams George James McJunkin Keota Produce Company Bess Randolph Oma Dorrence Ee Embree Newton Iowa Bower & Sanders George Helscher Embree A. Trumbauer Adlan Richardson Jillian Palmer Estelle Fish Fanny Harding Maude Sanders Josephine Helscher Mary DeVoe Maude Wilson Carrie Blake Miss Richardson Trumbauer Martha Smock Miss Clemons

Riley Family in California Stroke Alert

Mrs R A Riley III is reported to have a stroke while in Palo Alto California. Her sister Mrs Riley who is visiting her daughter in Palo Alto received the telegram Sunday afternoon. The stroke occurred in Los Angeles where she was hospitalized during the Iowa picnic. Clyde Riley of Chicago learned of the illness during a visit to Marshalltown. John Long of Fowler California plans a brief visit to Ainsworth after two weeks in town.

Molly McElroy R. Riley Mrs. Saunders Palo Alto Calif Clyde Riley Chicago Marshalltown T. D. McElroy Riley Los Angeles Iowa John Long Fowler Ainsworth California

Melinskys and Nicola Travel From Pleasant Plain

Leo Melinsky of Pleasant Plain returned home this morning after a brief visit with his sister Mrs Minnie Shelangouski north of the city and his brother Frank west of town Joseph Melinsky accompanied him to Pleasant Plain where he will visit M Nicola rode to Columbus Junction this morning for onward travel.

Leo Melinsky Pleasant Plain Minnie Shelangouski Frank Joseph Melinsky Ross Crawford Kansas City Ainsworth

Local travelers noted passing through the area this morning

E Helwick and W L Dusenberry were among passengers heading to Keota and Morning Sun for day visits. Lem Cherry and Mrs Dave Donovan traveled toward Ainsworth and Havre respectively while B Gardner planned a week or more in Morning Sun. Others including Mrs A Houwittson Eldon Mrs F McKenzie Mt Vernon J B Young Muscatine Mrs W L Smith Havre and Miss Nora Eckles with Vera left for homes or visits after mornings departures.

Local travelers and social notes from a Wisconsin county

Frank Stewart served as Verdi caller today. Goldie Reed visits Rubio and Vienna vendors for candies and peanuts. Mrs. Dan Meyer travels to Brighton for an upcoming stay. Mrs. Jim Shrader visits Havre to see her son Jacob. Miss Hattie Pratt travels after a city visit yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Geo F Johnson of Germania Wyoming, guests in Weebington county, depart for Libertyville then Wyoming home.

Hattie Pratt Ainsworth Geo. F. Johnson Germania Wyoming Weebington County Libertyville

Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days by Pazo Ointment

Guarantee promises cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or money back. Advertisement claims 50c price with refund if not cured.

Roost Warning Sparks Rallying Call at Local Meeting

A civic gathering urged residents to stay active and engaged, urging them to keep energy high and participate in upcoming efforts. Speakers pressed for steady work and communal action to drive progress.

Rev Leet to Lead Services at Trinity Church

Notice states The Rev Mr Leet of Davenport will conduct services at Trinity Episcopal church Thursday evening. The fragment also mentions fresh rolls available daily at the Vien.

Mr. Leet Davenport Trinity Episcopal Church

Assets liabilities relation for directors as borrowers

Details the balance between assets and total liabilities related to a bank part where the directors are borrowers. Describes how liabilities accumulate against assets held by or attributed to those directors within the bank's financial records.

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