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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1905

Page

6

Missionary Convention at Crawfordsville Files Officer Election

The Ladies Missionary Society of Keokuk Presbytery met at the United Presbyterian Church Crawfordsville with about ninety members from Washington Columbus City and Ainsworth. Officers for the next year were elected and reports given. A Pittsburg Semi Centenn ial convention report was heard.

Crawfordsville Ladies’ Missionary Society of Washington McLaughlin Dorcas N. Thompson Aim Leta Glenn W. R. Sawhill J. H. Stewart J. C. Marshall Columbus City E. L. Tennant Methodist Church Margaret Twinam Presbyterian Church A. 8. Bailey Ainsworth J. P. Nesbit Morning Sun J. ©. Marshall Faye Taylor Nettie McLaughlin Pittsburg Jennie Kilgore West Chester Kate Hill India Hill J.C. Marshall F. O. Ross Eva Livingston Mary Moore Florence Porter Rose Minner

Sister in Chicago Burned by Accidental Coffee Spill

Mrs. Elmer Donnell of Chicago suffered serious burns after a pot of boiling coffee overturned. Her mother Mrs. T. J. Hoopes will travel to Chicago tonight to stay with her daughter until recovery. friends in Muscatine hope for a swift, complete healing.

D. V. Jackson Elmer Donnell Chicago Donnell T. J. Hoopes Muscatine

Booth Tarkington's campaign tactic convinces voters with paint handshakes

Booth Tarkington faced scrutiny over his style in the Indiana State Legislature campaign. While visiting a paint factory with campaign managers, he shook the paint-splattered hands of workers, introducing them to the officers and proving his affinity with the working class.

Booth Tarkington McClure-Phillips Indiana Tarkington Jones

Des Moines Cadets Pass Inspect at Armory Drill

General Prime and Majors Lyman and Olmstead led Co. D in a Des Moines inspection last night. The boys performed well despite the cramped armory space. After inspection a non-com school was conducted.

General Prime Lyman and Olmstead Des Moines Co. D D City

Called Meeting Scheduled by O. E. S. for March 30

A called meeting of the O. E. S. will be held Thursday evening March 30 at 7 30 for inspection. Elmer Wells left this morning for Burlington to meet his mother who is coming here from Monmouth for a visit.

Elmer Wells Burlington Monmouth

Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Coughs and Colds

A Talladega Springs man recounts severe pneumonia improving after starting Dr King’s New Discovery. He credits one bottle with cure and notes it treats sore throat bronchitis and coughs. Guaranteed at J H Stewart’s drug store with a free trial bottle.

J. H. Stewart’s

Eldon couple visits BH of L. F. ball then leaves town

Mr and Mrs Wm Eichhelberger of Washington attended the BH of L F ball at the opera house and visited J A Owens family. H D Goble moves to Iowa Falls with a Des Moines Iowa Falls and Northern railroad position after 25 years in Eldon.

Wm. Eichhelberger Washington L. F. Ball Opera House J. A. Owens H. D. Goble Iowa Falls Mr. Goble Des Moines Eldon Forum

Leroy J. French Company Plays Graham March 31

Special notice warns the Leroy J. French Company will appear at the Graham opera house on March 31. The troupe, famed for crowds and high salaries, consists of fourteen stars under Mr. French who personally guarantees satisfaction or refunds. Do not confuse with any other Peck's Bad Boy group on tour.

Peck Graham Opera House Leroy J. French Mr. French French Hyde Park Mass Old Maine Mugg’s Landing Leroy J. French Company

Local Woman to Live With Brown Family on Farm Move

Sarah Rhinert arrived from Columbus City and will reside with Mr. and Mrs. F. Brown who plan to move to their farm this week.

Sarah Rhinert Columbus City

Sack of John Alden flour at Means 32 51

A sack of John Alden flour was located at Means with the label 32 51. The item is described in a brief note within a larger listing.

John Alden Means

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Ladies’ Presbyterial Missionary Society, of Keokuk Presbytery Mason City Angelo Lombardo Plymouth Dul’oncet Angelo Mike Sol, Rich & Co Mls Lydia E.pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Mrs. Pivcham Honora Lillian Henry 31St Ave South Seattle, Wash Seattle Dramatic Club Miss Lewis T. King Miss Dayton City P. A. Kephart Mt. Pleasant Kansas
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