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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1909

Page

8

Fortnightly club program planned in Academy chapel

Members of the Fortnightly club and friends should not miss the program given by the literary department in the Academy chapel Thursday evening, March 25. The Fraternal Aid holds its regular meeting tomorrow night at 7 30 with full attendance desired. The What I Can society of the Baptist church meets tomorrow evening at 7 30 with Miss Gertrude Chilcote. All members bring needle and thimble.

Academy Fraternal Aid What Society of the Baptist Church Gertrude Chilcote Ajl

Portland Family Visits Then Departures to Chicago

Mrs L B Merton and her daughter from Portland Ore leave after three weeks with uncle H A Burrell in Chicago. Mr Merton also leaves after visiting at the Burrell home then heads to Denver and other points en route home.

Oakdale man responds to death of his mother Mrs. J. M. Stevenson

John T. Stevenson of Oakdale arrived last evening after learning of his mother Mrs. J. M. Stevenson’s death in this city. Mrs. C. S. Hahn arrived this morning from Keota and is visiting her sister Mrs. Ralph Junkin.

John T. Stevenson Oakdale Town J. M. Stevenson C. S. Hahn Keota Ralph Junkin

Wenger resigns to join Rothschild store tomorrow

Dan Wenger resigns after three years at the New York store to begin work at the I. Rothschild store tomorrow morning. He is an experienced and efficient dry goods man and should provide good service at his new location.

Dan Wenger New York I. Rothschild Mr. Wenger

Wilbur Returns Home After Eight Week Absence

A. E. Wilbur comes back from Arkansas City Arkansas after eight weeks away seeking Rheumatic relief. He reports improvement and good health which pleases his many friends.

A. E. Wilbur Arkansas City Ark

Fowler Party Departs for Sheridan Home

A. J. Fowler and his daughters Anna and Alpha, overnight visitors, left this morning for Sheridan Illinois. They had spent yesterday in Ainsworth with Mrs. Fowler accompanying them.

A. J. Fowler Anna Alpha Sheridan Ainsworth Fowler

St James Sewing Circle Meeting at Mrs Reiner's

The St James Sewing circle will hold its next meeting at Mrs Joe Reiners Thursday March 25. A good attendance is desired. The Court of Honor members are asked to attend Friday evening the 26th for the twelfth annual banquet.

St. James Court of Honor

Woman's Missionary Society meets at Mrs Klein Friday

The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church will meet with Mrs. Lewis Klein Friday afternoon at 2 30. A full attendance is desired.

Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Lewis Klein

Mrs. J. M. Stevenson Dies at 621 East Jefferson

Mrs. J. M. Stevenson, born Eliza Ellen Toner in 1827, died at her home 621 East Jefferson Street yesterday at 4 pm from heart trouble. Survived by husband J. M. Stevenson, two living children John T. Stevenson and Anna C. Bell, plus twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild. two other children Mary and Thomas predeceased. Funeral at Covenanter church tomorrow at 3 pm.

J. M. Stevenson East Jefferson Street John T. Stevenson Oakdale Iowa Anna C. Bell Regina Canada Mary Thomas Page County Stevenson Eliza Ellen Toner New Concord Guernsey County Ohio Chas. Toner James R. Craig Mmes. Stevenson Craig Clarinda Covenanter Church

Fox and Dewey Property Sale Notice

Public notice announces the Fox and Dewey property sale by the owner N S 8 S. Details are limited in the fragment.

Local notes highlight sales, visits, and chores in March

Ira Rathmer moved back to collect household goods. The U. K E. Thoma sale drew a large crowd, tallying about four thousand dollars. Residents served, farm work continued, and several neighbors prepared for grain and hay hauling. Community mentions include visits to Washington and New Haven, sickness updates, and upcoming Ladies' Aid meeting at the Harry Davidson home.

Ira Rathmer U. K John McKinstry Washington H. P. Deal J. Stattler Robertson Bros C. R. Wells Fred Mauthe West Chester

Residents and visitors travel between towns and Washington

March 24 notes show Mrs. Alex Houck of Washington visiting Mrs. Dan Anderson. Mrs. Harry White and daughter Freda return from a brief Washington visit. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Nicholaus F. E. Young and G. W. Keiper were Washington visitors today. H OD Cherryholmes returned home from a Burlington business trip.

Alex Houck Washington Dan Anderson Harry White Freda G. W. Nicholaus F. E. Young G. W. Keiper H. OD. Cherryholmes Burlington

Local Horse Sale and Daily Farm News

March 24 reports George Bishop and others attending the Wellman horse sale. Munro and Augustine shipped cattle to Chicago yesterday. The school closed Monday then reopened Tuesday. W L Meyer hunted yesterday and killed twelve wild ducks.

George Bishop David Fisher Ed Wells D. E. Brumback Roy Wells Stephen Crawford James O'Loughlin al Augustine Wellman Munro Augustine Chicago W. L. Meyer

Misses Wendel Visit Ottumwa At Kiburz Home

The Misses Wendel of Ottumwa arrive this evening for a short visit at the Ed Kiburz home. Dry cleaning offered for ladies gents and children's suits at Shellabarger's Pantatorium by phone 342.

Shellabarger Wendel Ottumwa Ed Kiburz

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Admits Hundreds of Women

A long list of women from multiple states write to provide proof that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cures female ailments. The notice emphasizes these testimonials are provided willingly and without compensation to show the medicine's truth and reliability.

Uhe Tiyffer Lydia Kk. Pinkham Herrin Chas. Folkal Winchester, Ltd Obio Ida Hale National Military Home Lebanon Harry L. Rittle Lehman Street Sykes, Tenn Minnie Hall Detroit Mich Louise Jang Chestnut St Vincennes Ind Syl. B. Jerauld Tenth Street Gardiner Maine Mia A. Williams Philadelphia Chas Buell Garnet Street Platteburg Verna Wilkes Willimantic Conn Etta Donovan Bos Woodside Idaho Rachel Johnson Rockland Will Young Columbia Avenue Fitza Wood Seventh Avenues Melbourne Iowa Clara Watermann Fairdhance J. A. Danham Fort Hunter Mary Jane Shatto Bardstown Joseph Hall Fort Earl Augustus Lyon R.F.D Lewiston Henry Cloutier Vienna W. Va Bints Wheaton Oxford Street Minneapolis Minn John G. Moldan Oronogo Maa Meknight Second Street N. Camden N.J Tillie Waters Libar Shamrock Josie Ham Joseph Oregon Alies Huffman Marlton Nut Geo. Jordy John Johnston Siege Street Chester Ark Ella Wood Christiana Jenn Mary Wood R. F Ocilia T. A. Cribb Pendleton May Marshall Pecos Texas Ada Young Eggleston Cambridge Lydia E. Pinkham

Death of Thos Gelski at Pleasant Plain

Thos Gelski died Monday morning at his home near Pleasant Plain from heart trouble. He was about seventy and is survived by seven children. Funeral services will be held at the Catholic church in Pleasant Plain tomorrow forenoon with Rev. Father J. M. Walsh of the city presiding.

Thos. Gelski Pleasant Plain J. M. Walsh

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