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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1909
Page
5
Eckerman Celebrates Eighth Birthday With Friends
Eckerman entertained Afteen and his young guests Saturday afternoon for his eighth birthday. Games filled the day and refreshments were served by Mrs. Eckerman and Mrs. Boice. Pear was given many gifts as the children reported a gay time. The High school Juniors picnicked at Griffiths Ford despite a chilly day. They played ball and other games and enjoyed a good dinner. Ina Crone hosted a Saturday evening party on West Madison Street with music and varied games and late refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pear
Eckerman
J. ©. Boice
Griffiths Ford
Ina Crone
Madison Street
A. B. C. Girls Entertained by Miss Georgia Young
The A. B. C. girls were entertained at Miss Georgia Young's home on West Jefferson Street Saturday evening. Music provided the main enjoyment and light refreshments were served during the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B.C
Georgia Young
West Jefferson Street
Vera Alberson Graduates From Columbia College
Invitations go out for the Columbia College commencement in Washington D C set for Friday evening May 21 Miss Vera Alberson graduates from the kindergarten training school this year and will join local schools as a kindergarten teacher next year She has excelled in her studies at Columbia college
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia College
Washington, D. C
Vera Alberson
Boosters to Visit Muscatine for Dinner Escort
Commercial club members and local citizens plan a 11 30 departure from the depot to escort the Muscatine Boosters downtown for dinner at the Harvey Warfel restaurant. The event promises plenty of eloquence and turnout to show Washington hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Muscatine Boosters
Boosters
Harvey & Warfel
Washington
Riverside
Funeral for Mrs. H. D. Smouse Held Saturday
The funeral for the late Mrs. H. D. Smouse was held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 from her residence with Rev. J. C. Abels officiating. The Presbyterian choir aided the service, and interment followed in Elm Grove cemetery. Pallbearers were J. F. Henderson, Lee Robinson, Wm. Blair, Sam Thompson, James Shearer, and W. H. Hughes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Smouse
J.C. Abels
Presbyterian
Elm Grove Cemetery
J. F. Henderson
Lee Robinson
Wm. Blair
Sam Thompson
James Shearer
W. H. Hughes
Pudge McGugin Returns to Lemmon’s Soda Fountain Stand
Pudge McGugin resumes his role at Lemmon's pharmacy fountain for the coming season. He is renowned as a skilled soft drink mixer and plans to debut many new offerings this spring. Lemmon's fountain is now open for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pudge McGugin
Lemmon
Pudge
Open Session at the Academy Draws Aboard Phrase
In a brisk exchange a character asks where someone is going and answers that they will attend an Open Session at the Academy. The dialogue shows Irish-inflected speech and a mention of the Academy as the destination.
Funeral of Frank Jarrard Held in Wayland
The funeral service for Frank Jarrard was held in Wayland with interment in Shiloh cemetery. He died Friday near Lone Tree at about 2 o clock from apoplexy, four hours after onset. Survived by two sons Oria and Scottie, a second wife, father, stepmother, six brothers and two sisters. He was about forty five and had been away from the community about eight years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jarrard
Wayland
Shiloh
Jarrard
Lone Tree
Mr. Jarrard
Elmer
William Carmichael
Oria
Scottie
Tuskegee Institute envoy Hosmer visits city for fund drive
C. B. Hosmer of Tuskegee Alabama, a Tuskegee Institute graduate, is in Washington soliciting aid. He spoke at several churches including Presbyterian First United, Baptist, Methodist and A M E about the school’s work and maintenance. The Journal notes the cause is worthy and likely to raise substantial support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Hosmer
Tuskegee
Alabama
Tuskegee Institute
Presbyterian
First United Presbyterian
Baptist
Methodist
Hosmer
Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School
Washington
Local notes include visits, births, and school events
Mrs H T Nutt visited relatives in Winfield. R Stuart plans spring house painting at 527 South Seventh. H H Farrier lays tiling on Main Creek farm. Washington academy May 11 graduation noted. Mrs Allen Chance hosted city and country guests Sunday. Bert Donaldson family welcomes baby girl at noon. Open Session ad offers 10 cent admission. Mrs Edward Leehan from Spokane visiting J F McNamara home for a month. Mrs S K Coates mourns brother Byron Markham Parsons Kan. funeral attended Sunday. Bath man reports steady sales last week in town. last Washington run, visit Hotel Benz if missed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Leehan
Spokane
Wash
J. F. McNamara
Leenan
Washington
Hotel Benz
Boyle couple faces prison after kidnaping conviction
Mercer Pa May 10 James H Boyle and wife Helen Anna Boyle sentenced by Judge Williams for kidnaping aiding and abetting in Willie Whitla abduction. Attorneys may seek new trials. Boyle plans to push a third party theory while Mrs Boyle declines to speak at sentencing. District Attorney Lininger met with them for details of the alleged sensational tell-all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer
James H. Boyle
Helen Anna Boyle
Willie Whitla
Sharon
Williams
Mercer County
Miller
Stranahan
Boyle
Jimmie
J. Mede Lininger
Youngstown
Paris Postal Clerks Hesitate to Strike
Paris reports a cautious mood in the postal workers dispute as leaders may delay action until better organized. A federation meeting drew about 4000 attendees with limited enthusiasm while English colleagues pledged support. Some workers uncover alleged financial misused funds tied to US purchases after last year’s telephone exchange fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Federation Committee
McCarthy
United States
Japs Strike Honolulu Sugar Field Demands $1 Day
One thousand five hundred Japanese laborers on Honolulu sugar plantations walk out for higher wages. Field workers demand $1 per day, while mill workers seek proportionate increases, with the strike expected to spread to other plantations where Japanese are employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Fatal wreck on Frisco Road in Springfield
One man died and five were injured when the southeastern limited on the St. Louis and San Francisco road derailed near Springfield Missouri. Enginee r Charles Hains of Fort Scott killed as engine overturned after the train, traveling at fifty miles an hour, left the tracks due to ballast washed out by heavy rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco Road
Springfield
Southeastern Limited
St. Louis
San Francisco
Charles Hains
Fort Scott
Abdul s son plans uprising in Albania
Vienna reports Prince Burnhem Eddin son of Abdul Hamid plans to lead an Albanian army to Saloniki to rescue his father. A Belgrade telegram is cited as the source for the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abdul
Vienna
Belgrade
Burnhem Eddin
Turkey
Abdul Hamid
Albania
Saloniki
Glen's pony shipped to Colfax. town notes
Mrs. Roup sent word to ship Glen's pony to Colfax. W G Brooks and family move to Iowa City this week. S D Yoder loses a horse. Christian church ladies serve meals on the east side. J W Carpenter's visit Dan of Austin Neb. Jim Patterson and wife visit town. L Troyer injured by a kick at the sale. A large group of horses sent to Washington. Town ponders Independence Day celebration on July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
W C T U Meeting Set For Thursday Afternoon
The W C T U will meet this Thursday at 2 30 p m at Mrs John Taylor's home. Devotional subject Love the Supreme Gift from 1 Cor 13. All members urged to commit the chapter. Mrs Barden leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Taylor
Barden
G A R Members Urged to Attend Decoration Day Service
A notice requests full attendance of Grand Army of the Republic members tomorrow evening for planning Decoration Day services. Signed by George A. Black P C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Black
P. C
Household Goods Auction At N B Corner
Household goods will be sold at public auction at the northwest corner of the square on Saturday May fifteenth at two o'clock in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. B
Square
Home for Sale at Madison and Third Corner
For sale a home at the corner of Madison Street and 3rd Avenue listed by T. O. Foley. Also a separate ad notes Monarch Shirts priced at 75 cents and sold by Dougherty Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison St
3Rd Ave
Monarch
Dougherty Bros
Funeral for Frank Jarrard Attended by Matthews Family
B Matthews and family attended the funeral of Frank Jarrard at Wayland on Sunday. Cleaning and pressing services offered by Shellabarger s Pantatorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shellabarger
B. Matthews
Frank Jarrard
Wayland
Oldest man’s tale praises Electric Bitters as cure all
Wm Parr England claims he married at 120 and lived 20 more years after 132 while urging youthfulness at 80. James Wright of Spurlock Ky credits six bottles of Electric Bitters for a revival like that of a 16 year old, noting kidney trouble burdened him for 30 years before finding a cure. Claims the medicine is a godsend for weak elderly folk. 50c at J B Lemmon’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Parr
England
James Wright
Spurlock
J. B. Lemmon
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