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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1908

Page

5

Star venue previews and local events in town

Roller skating and wood chopper’s daughter shows headline at the Star theater tonight. Joe Corso travels to Muscatine on a brief business trip. Mrs H T Nutt and Mrs J A Y Ashby depart for Keota for a short relatives visit. Foley’s Urine Laxative sold with money back guarantee at Lemmon’s Pharmacy. We Are King returns with same cast led by Lawrence Ewart, appearing Wednesday evening the Isth.

Wood Chopper the Star Joe Corso Muscatine Foley Lemmon’s Lawrence Ewart I. Schreckengast T. A. Bailey Keota Marion Neal Wheatland Iowa Crawfordsville Hollister Rocky Mountain Lemmon Violet Dale Paris Worth

The Coal That Lasts

A March sales nudge for White Ash Coal praised for long lasting burn and low ash. Marion T. Anderson advertises with phone number 176 and argues buyers will want it next year based on lasting quality.

Marion T. Anderson

Local News Roundup March 13 Highlights Rides and Visits

J H Cherryholmes returns from Washington. Clergy schedules list morning and evening services. Several residents travel to Winfield Crawfordsville Keota and Ainsworth for visits meetings and business. Local ads promote clothing cleaning tea and baked goods.

J. H. Cherryholmes Washington

Doings in the County Across Communities and News

Local notes from March in Nira report Earl Wiedlien dehorns cattle nearby Mart McMahon hauls outs to Anna Louisa Ansman visits John Berger’s on Thursday Joe Crossett visits Keota Don Stapleton of What Cheer visits relatives Walter Romine calls on uncle Edd Mrs John Green with smallpox shows slight improvement though condition remains serious

Earl Wiedlien Mart McMahin Nira Anna Louisa Ansman John Berger Joe Crossett Don Stapleton Walter Romine Edd John Green

Local residents attend sales and visits in Kalona and Washington

March activities include the Kalona horse sale with A C Durst family and Mrs Snider, visits by T B Thrasher and Martha, Genkingers at Pleasant Plains school, Joe Carson and Franz Landau in Washington, and a Whittaker sale with Mrs Shelangouski. Lincoln school closes Friday for a two week break.

T.B. Thrasher Martha Washington Edna Herman Genkinger Pleasant Plains Joe Carson Franz Landau Sam Neill Bert Donaldson Axel Peel Kern Palmer Leon Shelangouski Whittaker

Funeral and social notes from Washington area

March 12 events include Albert Kuhn of Washington attending Elias King’s funeral. Mrs. C. O. Keiser and Mrs. Brier shop in Oskaloosa. Will Osborn returns from Davenport after treatment by Dr. Palmer. Robert Greenwood of Chicago guests Washington, then departs. Rose Arnold Roy Nicols and Mrs. Will Holmes travel to Williamsburg with Mrs. J. J. Arnold’s remains. Rev. Mr. Meseh returns to Oskaolosa. Ladies' Aid meets at Doctor Hinscill. Christine Vermel to Sigourney for Schultz work. Mrs. Varner visits Harper. Card club gathers at Mrs. Thomas’s house.

Albert Kuhn Washington Elias King C. O. Keiser Brier Oskaloosa Will Osborn Davenport Doctor Palmer Robert Greenwood Chicago Rose Arnold Roy Nicols Clinton Will Holmes Williamsburg J. J. Arnold Meseh Oskaolosa Ladies’ Aid Society The Methodist Church Doctor Hinscill Christine Vermel Sigourney Schultz Varner Harper Card Club Thomas

Local social gathering rewards and arrivals noted

Singmaster. Mrs. Holsworth of Harper and Miss Mildred Moritz received perfume prizes. Light refreshments were served. Mrs. C. O. Harris arrived from Oskaloosa where she had visited her sister Mrs. Berkbine.

Holsworth Harper Mildred Moritz C. O. Harris Oskaloosa Berkbine

Moore Couple Move to Cedar Rapids From Ainsworth

Ainsworth residents report Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Moore have moved to their new Cedar Rapids home after a few months in town. A Sunday school rally drew youth from neighboring towns to the Baptist church. Harry Hazlett and A E Sands with Bert Sands were noted at events in Kalona and Davenport. The Rev. Mr. Mills of Des Moines is slated to lect ure at the Baptist church tonight.

H. B. Moore Cedar Rapids Baptist Church Harry Hazlett Kalona A. E. Sands Bert Sands Davenport Mills Des Moines

Local Births and Visits Highlight Community News

March 13 notes the birth of a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Will Holmes. Washington visitors Mr. and Mrs. Robert McFarlane called on Frank McFarlane. Miss Mattie Statler and Miss Edna Statler visited Keota. A mixer showers at Mr. and Mrs. Jim O’Loughlin’s home drew about thirty young attendees who delivered gifts. Attendees also went to Kalona’s horse sale.

Gardner Robertson Washington C. W. Bennett Kansas Joan Reed Winfield Robert Young Olds Dr. Smith Captain Wilson Henderson Walker Marion Neal W. J. Wagner Wheatland Davie Grimfith Rob McCall Grace Cunningham Cedar Rapids John Cunningham Will Holmes Robert McFarlane Frank McFarlane Mattie Edna Statler Keota Jim O’ Loughlin

Nut Fingers Kisses Macaroons at the Vienna

Readers are invited to a lighthearted confection event at the Vienna venue featuring nut fingers kisses and delicate lady fingers to charm guests. The whimsical display promises sweets and social merriment within an intimate setting.

Vienna

Fred Shearer Visits, Heads to Oklahoma City

Fred Shearer arrived from Davenport and stayed with his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Shearer overnight. He left this morning for Oklahoma City to spend several months there.

Fred Shearer Davenport J. S. Shearer Oklahoma City

Pies of all kinds at Johnson's shop

Pies of all kinds available including the genuine lemon at Johnson's, inviting customers to stop by for a full assortment.

Johnson’s

Moving S pictures at the Star to night

The Star plans a move for its S pictures tonight signaling schedule changes and potential delays as staff rearrange seating and equipment amid new routing and show starts.

The

Debtors Urged to Settle at Stewart Pharmacy Office

All persons owing money to J. H. Stewart pharmacy are urged to call and settle. Books are kept in Dr. C. W. Stewart’s office in rooms formerly used by Atty. E. D. Morrison.

J. H. Stewart Pharmacy C. W. Stewart Atty E. D. Morrison

Spring Health Advice and Cough Remedy Promotion

The piece urges enjoying warm days while noting spring illnesses such as grip and pneumonia risk. It recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, claiming it cures colds and prevents pneumonia, and notes it is pleasant for children and available from Cook & Sherman.

Chamberlain Cook & Sherman

Theatrical Manager Praises Female Patronage

New York manager A. W. Cross promoting We Are King argues pleasing women outvalues pleasing men for advertising impact. He cites his wife as proof, noting women spread praise to friends, as a baking powder example illustrates broader audience effect.

A. W. Cross New York Lawrence Ewart

South Dakota Lands Offered by GEO. PECK Agent

GEO. PECK of South Dakota markets farms for sale in Iowa through Squire Land & Loan Company Aberdeen. Purchases before June offer crop shares from 3.50 to 6.00 per acre with easy terms and trades considered. Office near D A Chalmers store. Local ad notes a theater costume budget for "We Are King" and a March 18 appearance by the company.

Lam Iowa Squire Land & Loan Company Aberdeen S. Dakota D. A. Chalmers

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