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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1906

Page

5

Local Vienna Bakery Highlights And Neighbor News

Coffee cakes fruit loaves and rusks at the Vienna bakery. C M Stinson visits from Oklahoma City with friends. Candy line and salted peanuts available. Matt White and wife visited the Ben Beitel home at Grace Hill. Floyd Hopkins gate man visited Sigourney for Sunday with friends. Anna Legill visited Harper with friends and relatives for a week. Globe barber shop being repapered and repainted in new summer clothing. Frank Creath wife and Jerry Garrett visited Fred Bartholomew home near Pilotsburg. Lawn mower sharpening service offered with guarantees. The tire incident at Roberts grain building North Marion avenue involved a fire quickly put out with light damage.

C. M. Stinson Oklahoma City Vienna Matt White Ben Beitel Grace Hill Floyd Hopkins Sigourney Anna Legill Harper Globe Barber Shop Frank Creath Jerry Garrett Fred Bartholomew Pilotsburg Groendycke Opera House

San Francisco Fire Claim and Coal Ad Medley

A statement denying blame for the great San Francisco fire is paired with an ad for Marion T. Anderson promoting el ' Hot Stuff' Coal as a strong fire starter and continuous heat source. The note includes a contact phone number 176.

San Francisco Pacific Coast

County News Journal Report on Community Happenings

Local correspondents provide summaries of daily events across their communities. The page highlights social, civic, and cultural notices, reflecting everyday life and upcoming local happenings.

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Where the People Go Lexington News Briefs May 5

Community notes from Lexington report social visits and local events. Miss Pearl Montgomery visited Washington last weekend while Misses Sue Hitting and Birdie Henderson attended the W H M S convention in Wilton. Families hosted visits with the Ezra Gardner and Gardner households. Duplicated social rounds include oil deliveries, road grading, and a band concert in Wellman. A Republican caucus in Cedar Center drew a large attendance and satisfied participants.

W. F M. S Bert Stafford Charles Rickey Duane McClure Washington Lewis Dusenberry Keota Mr. Purvis Standard Oil Company C. C. Gardner H. H. Willson Albn Knotts Billie Cedar Wellman C. L. Brock Alfred Looney D. H. Tipton Jake Kephart Cedar Center

Death at Crawfordsville marks long time resident John Cherryholmes

John Cherryholmes, aged in his seventies and one of the county’s oldest settlers, died last evening at his son J H Cherryholmes’s home after a long illness. Survived by four children Wal Cherryholmes Washington J H Cherryholmes H D Cherryholmes and Mrs Ida Ferguson Central City Nebr. Funeral services set for Wednesday at an undetermined hour. Mrs Cherryholmes died about two years ago. He was a member of the United Presbyterian church.

Crawfordsville John Cherryholmes J. H.cherryholmes Cherryholmes Mr. Cherryholmes Wal Cherryholmes Washington J. H H. D. Cherryholmes Ida Ferguson Central City Nebr

Local residents update and social at United Presbyterians

May 5 reports J P Dayton back from Missouri. Antho Van Sickle and Sherm Brindley from Washington visit on business. Mrs J D Dayton and baby and Miss Jennie Cook in Washington. United Presbyterians hosted an ice cream social last evening.

J. P. Dayton Missouri Antho van Sickle Sherm Brindley Washington J. D. Dayton Baby Jennie Cook United Presbyterians

Washington shoppers and visitors report on May 7

May 7 activities include Myrla and Maud Moreland shopping in Washington. Mrs Hl P Baird returned from Wapello with her daughter and granddaughter Julia. Mr and Mrs Geo Thomas visited relatives in Washington. Karl Cocklin returned to Iowa City to resume university studies after a short stay. R S White of Crawfordsville bought a new wagon from J A March.

Myrla Maud Moreland Washington Hl. P. Baird Wapello Will Freeland Julia Geo. Thoma M. L. Miller Karl Cocklin Iowa City Grace Walker R. G. Kelsey Crawfordsville F. D. Harding P. Nichols Vera Ethel Hyde Brighton Ethel Henderson R.S. White J. A. March

Miller Buys Pony Team for His Children

M. L. Miller purchased a team of ponies on Saturday for his children. Mr. and Mrs. James Baird of Ottumwa arrived Saturday for a several days visit with relatives.

M. L. Miller

Frosty Night Damages Feared on Fruit Crops

A frost blanketed the area with 30 degrees at dawn and 31 yesterday. Strawberries and potato plants showed frost effects while peaches cherries and plums face possible damage. Officials expect a day or two to gauge overall loss and note moonlight may influence frost impact.

Funeral of Miss Olive Deuel

The funeral services for Miss Olive Deuel were held yesterday afternoon at 3 from the Deuel residence on South Lawa avenue. Rev. W. C. Allen and Rev. H. H. Brownell presided. Floral offerings were numerous and attendance was large due to her Cedar Falls school ties. Pallbearers included Rose Springman, Etha Purvis, May Francis, Blanche Stewart, Flo Purvis and Coralie Ted ford. Interment followed at Elm Grove cemetery.

Olive Deuel Chas. Deuel Lawa Avenue W. C. Allen H. H. Brownell Monmouth Cedar Falls Rose Springman Etha Purvis May Francis Blanche Stewart Flo Purvis Coralie Tedford Elm Grove Cemetery

South End Champions Lose Close Game at Ainsworth

Saturday the South End Champions, a Washington boys team, were defeated 24 to 23 by Ainsworth in a nine inning game. Paul Crutz pitched all nine for Washington. Fitz hurled for Ainsworth. Washington drew eleven walks and had seven players left on base. Ainsworth walked eight. Key players included Schneider and Guthrie for Washington and Wickham Wick for Ainsworth.

Ainsworth South End Paul Crutz Washington Fitz Critz Washington—Schneider Oriz L. Moothart B. Carr

Love Finds a Way in a Saddle Vignette

In a frontier tale a 17 year old white girl held by Indians is saved when Dave Dangler, Lute Brady, and Ole Bruff gamble for her. Dave wins a poker contest, aided by the girl’s glance at Bruff’s cards, and kisses the gal as Bruff and the narrator reflect on young love finding a way.

Dave Lox Ccap Reds Lute Brady Lute Brady Ole Bruff Bruff Brut Pear Dave Dangler Leetle Leetle Bruff Bimeby Brutt Redskins Dave Candler

Knights of Pythias and local visits in Castile Hall

Residents attend Knights of Pythias activities in Castile Hall Monday evening. Keota visitor C W R Chariton arrives. Mrs Howard Row spends Sunday with Mrs Oliver in West Chester. Fred Carpenter returns from Havre farm work for a visit. Lorn Bidwer and Will Lodders return to their homes after short stays. Mabel Buckley teaches in West Chester and Florena King visits Keota. R S Kirkpatrick and Emma Klein shop in Keota before returning home. Seats for event in Missouri listed at 25 35 50 with ordering 469 21.

Knights of W. R. Chariton Keota Lorn Bidwer Wellman Will Lodders Winfield Mabel Buckley West Chester E. C. Pulver Keta B. Staff Davenport E. M. Seaver R. S. Kirkpatrick Emma Klein Dave Lizbeth Mivzzouri

Cunningham Residence Damaged by Fire on East Washington

The home of ex postmaster J. A. Cunningham on East Washington street caught fire yesterday at about 8 30 am. Firefighters using three streams halted the blaze, which was confined to the roof with the second floor windows spared. Neighbors aided in saving most of the house as Cunningham and family moved to Will Chilcote’s corner lot by noon. Estimated damage around 1000 dollars.

J. A. Cunningham Washington Street Washington

Dr. King’s New Life Pills Advertised For Health

An 1890s style ad claims deaths from appendicitis fall with the use of Dr. King’s New Life Pills. The copy promises quick relief from constipation, boosting strength and vigor, and carries a 25 cent price with a guarantee by J. H. Stewart, Druggist. Try them.

Dr. King J. H. Stewart

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