Fortnightly Bible Study Meeting and Open House
The Fortnightly club Bible study department will meet Monday afternoon March 19 at 2 30 with Mrs B A White. Mr and Mrs Ralph Smith kept open house last evening for about fifteen friends in honor of Mrs N Hood visiting before starting new work in Morgan Park IL. A four course dinner was served at 6 30 and the evening featured instrumental and vocal music as guests enjoyed a social, homey gathering.
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Bible Study
8. A. White
Ralph Smith
N. Hood
Morgan Park
Dinner Honoring District President Margaret Foster
Miss Lou Hoskins hosted a dinner for District President Margaret Foster of the Rebekahs District 51 in Columbus Junction. A deliv itful meal followed by pleasant entertainment preceded the evening Rebekah meeting.
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Lou Hoskins
Margaret Foster
Ombus Junction
Rebekahs
Miss Huskins
Rebekahis
Washington Rebekah lodge: new initiates and banquet
At the regular meeting of Washington Rebekah lodge No. 452 three candidates received degrees and four more will be instituted next meeting. Margaret Foster, president of district 51, assisted and spoke valuably. A post meeting banquet pleased attendees as the group grows and enjoys its privileges.
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Washington Rebekah Lodge No
District 51
Margaret Foster
Twentieth Century Reading Circle Meets March 19
The Twentieth Century Reading circle will meet Monday evening March 19 with Miss Belle Smith at her home on West Jefferson Street.
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Reading Circle
Belle Smith
West
Jefferson Street
Socials as Maids Dine with Miss Louise Cunningham
The Bachelor Maids enjoyed a spread last evening with Miss Louise Cunningham at her home on East Washington street. Miss Alma Bradley of Chicago and Miss Gertrude Smith recently back from Cedar Falls joined the guests.
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Louise Cunningham
East Washington Street
Alma Brindley
Chicago
Gertrude Smith
Cedar Falls
Entertaining Evening At Hoy McElhinney's Home
A group of about twenty five friends gathered at Master Hoy McElhinney's South Iowa avenue home for games and light refreshments in a pleasant social evening.
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Hoy McElhinney
South
Iowa Avenue
Royal Neighbors of America Set Next Meeting at 7 30
The Royal Neighbors of America will hold their regular meeting next evening at 7 30. Initiation will take place and organizers urge strong attendance to ensure a good turnout.
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America
Church Officers Elected At Local Meeting
A church meeting opened with a 2 p m session led by Rev. J. F. Catlin from West Chester. Officers elected include Deacons H J Cuddeback Jesse Taylor Ernest Snyder and Trustees Thomas Ralston KE Rittenhouse H J Cuddeback.
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J. F. Catlin
West Chester
H. J. Cuddeback
Jesse Taylor
Ernest Snyder
Thomas Ralston
KE. Rittenhouse
H. KB. Marr
Jessie Wolfe
D. ©. Robertson
Fred Marrigold
Cora Snyder
Young Peoples’ Society
W. P. Wells
Washington
Social Dance Honors Mrs Peckham In Keokuk
Keokuk Gate City reports a Wednesday night social dance at J P Wilson home 428 Palean Street in honor of Mrs J W Peckham visiting from Washington Iowa. The event featured an orchestra from the Keokuk party club and a hosted luncheon with Theron Case Edward Eads and D Aigo leading the committee. In other news friends note the March 14 marriage of Elsie A Rupp to William Maye at Sidney Iowa, Mrs Maye being sister to hi Rupp of this city.
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Keokuk Gate City
Marehid
J. W. Peckham
Washington
Iowa
J. P. Wilson
Palean Street
Keokuk
Messrs
Theron Case
Edward Eads
D. Aigo
Elsie A. Rupp
William ©. Maye
Sidney
Maye
Hi ©. Rupp
National convention of wholesale grocers to meet in Buffalo
The national convention of wholesale grocers will convene in Buffalo in June. Delegates from multiple companies are expected to attend to discuss industry standards pricing and distribution.
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National Convention of Wholesale Grocers
Buffalo
Railway Nationalization Advances in Japan
Tokio reports the railway nationalization bill clears the House without amendment by 248 to 109. The bill to purchase the Seoul Viman railway is expected to pass as well.
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Japan
Tokio
Seoul- Viman
Y M M A Convention Opens in Beloit Wisconsin
Beloit Wisconsin March 17 The thirty first annual state convention of the M A convened with 200 delegates present. It is expected that a building for the Beloit association will be as part of the meeting.
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Beloit
Wis
Beloit Association
Ancient Oak for College Desks at Stillwater
A 150 year old oak on the Agricultural and Mechanical college campus at Stillwater Ohio, reputedly killed by fires, has been cut down. The timber will be sliced into planks three to four feet wide for desks and tables at the college.
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Agricultural and Mechanical College
Stillwater
Ohio
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Funeral for Mrs. Lowry After Medicine Overdose
Mrs. John Lowry of Southeast Washington died after a brief illness and an apparent overdose of medicine taken to relieve pain. Born Mary Ellen Marshall in Seward County Nebraska August 5 1880 she left behind husband John J. Lowry and four children. Funeral Monday from the residence with burial in Fullerton Nebraska.
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John Lowry
Washington
John J. Lowry
Fullerton
Nebr
Marie
Hazel
Ethel
Everett
Hillard M. Marshall
Belgrade
Lloyd
Mamie Marshall
Fullerton Nebr
Prescott Glover
Butler
Death of Art Goodspeed
J B Kunath, agent for the Burlington in this city, received a message this morning announcing the death of Art Goodspeed at 7:00 in the Burlington hospital. He had been seriously ill for some time and his death had been expected. Goodspeed was a longtime Burlington conductor between this place and Burlington and was well liked. his funeral time is not yet known.
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J. B. Kunath
Burlington
Art. Goodspeed
Goodspeed
Militia Aurea Decoration Created by the Pope
The pope unveils a new award named Militia Aurea for contributions in letters science or charity. Only 100 recipients will be named and each will hold the title of chevalier.
New Haven Baptist Church Holds March Roll Call Meeting
On Sigourney road eight miles west of Washington the New Haven Baptist church held its annual roll call and business meeting Friday evening March 1st. The ladies of the church provided a splendid dinner for about fifty attendees.
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New Haven Baptist Church
Sigourney Road
Washington
Funeral arrangements for John Iams set for Valley service
Arrangements have been made for the funeral of the late John Iams. The body will be taken to Valley Monday morning, where a service will be held at 1 30 o'clock. This afternoon Master Roy Harper was the victim of a very pleasant surprise party. Tomorrow marks his eleventh birthday with about forty five boys and girls joining a celebration with games and luncheon by Mrs. Harper. J Caner reports the sale of a fine new piano to Mr and Mrs Harry Shrader.
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John Iams
Valley
Roy Harper
J. ©. Caner
Harry Shrader
Pittsburg Balloon Races Aim to Crown Local Aeronauts
Pittsburg plans a three race balloon contest between city residents. Arthur L. Lane challenges any aeronaut with Daredevil Ned Nelson accepting to race in hot air and gas balloons. Contests judge time to fill height drift and air time with balloon size as the only handicap. First race offers 250 to each side, and the gas balloon race 500. Nelson waits on Lane signing articles and posting forfeits before finalizing.
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Pittsburg
New York Herald
Arthur L. Lane
Ned” Nelson
Nelson
Lane
Cabinet Eruptions Stir Talks Over Taft Succession
Washington dispatch details cabinet rumors surrounding Secretary Hitchcock and Secretary Wilson with pressure from Congress over tobacco coupon taxes. Representative Tawney proposes a two cent levy on tobacco coupons to curb prize schemes. Champ Clark criticizes private pension bills and calls for reform. Enforcement cracks down on smoking in the senate wing.
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Tawney
Minnesota
Champ Clark
District of Columbia
Committee On Faith
Clark
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