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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1907

Page

5

Death of Keiser Brothers partner shocks Keota Texas

Samuel Keiser of the Keiser Bros importers of stallions and Texas land dealers died suddenly at 7:30 in Canon City Texas after a supper. He had recently returned from Los Angeles and joined trips to Canyon City. Survived by a large family, he was active in Masonic orders and K P. The body will be brought to Keota for interment.

Samuel. Keiser Keiser Bros Texas Keota Canon City Keiser Los Angeles Calif Excelsior Springs Canyon City Chicago Stroovese Europe United States Burlington Keobta David Keiser Lola Gilbert Alice Gertrude Keiser W.S. Keiser Groton S. D C. O J. D. Keiser Samuel Keiser

Doings of the People in Verdi County May News

Local notes from Verdi and nearby towns recount visits and social events. Miss May Humston of Washington visits family. Miss Mary Cherry travels to Washington. several residents host guests and attend gatherings. Frank Abdills completes roof work. Clay Humston plans a dance May 11. other neighborhood errands and visits noted.

South English Faces Wellman Tear In Afternoon Ball Game

A ball game occurred this afternoon between South English and Wellman Tear, with both teams competing for the win. The result details are not provided in the readable text.

First United Presbyterian Juniors Hold Scripture Reading

The Juniors of the First United Presbyterian church held a scripture reading and catechism contest last evening in the church parlors. The program included music short speeches and a dialogue by the little folks. Mildred Mc Laughlin won the reading contest. The Rev. W O Fisher delivered closing remarks praising the department's work.

First United Presbyterian Church Mildred McLaughlin W. O. Fisher

Central College Club meets at Brysons full of music and humor

The Central College club gathered at the Brysons home with Harold Babcock. The evening featured music, papers and readings. Members pledged support to help Pella college become Iowa's official Baptist church college while a playful mock wedding entertained attendees.

Central College Club Harold Babcock John Bryson Pella College Baptist Church College State of Iowa

Miss Bertha Reiner Honored at Swift House Party

Miss Bertha Reiner was the guest of honor at a misc shower for the bride elect hosted by Miss Gertrude Swift on North Avenue B. Guests provided useful gifts and music enhanced the evening. A two course luncheon was served by Misses Julia Martha and Martina Swift.

Bertha Reiner Gertrude Swift Hom North Avenue B Julia Martha Martina Swift

West End Lawn Party Invites Local Children

Miss Edna Cavin of Columbus Junction hosted a lawn party yesterday afternoon at the J. T. Matthews home on West Washington street for a crowd of little folks from the west end.

Edna Cavin Columbus Junction West End J. T. Matthews West Washington Street

Children picnicked at Rock Ripple under Miss Hatch

A group of east end children, chaperoned by Miss Hatch, enjoyed a daytime excursion today at Rock Ripple, located southwest of town.

East End Miss Hatch Rock Ripple

Merry Maids Enjoy Evening At Miss Stella Wells Home

The Merry Maids were pleasantly entertained last evening at the home of Miss Stella Wells. The gathering featured light refreshments and friendly conversation in a domestic social event hosted by Wells.

Miss Stella Wells

Local Residents Travel and Family News

May 11 reports Mrs M L Miller and Vera shopping in Washington. H G Crawford returns from three weeks in Boulder Montana. Mr and Mrs Thomas Marr visit Keota relatives. Mrs G Sands and Rex visit Amos Keller family in Washington DC. Chambers resumes mail clerk duties in Burlington after home leave. Miss Rebecca Weigle arrives from Chicago after completing training and visits Rev J E Weigle in Washington.

M. L. Miller Vera Washington H. G. Crawford Boulder Mont Thos. Marr Keota G. Sands Rex Amos Keller Washington, D. C Chambers Burlington

Dope Paisley Visits Crawfordsville on Business

May 11 report from Crawfordsville notes Dope Paisley of Winfield in town on business. Several local residents and visitors are listed among those boarding for Washington this morning. Farrel Huston returns from Winfield after attending a cantata. A group of High School boys also traveled to Washington.

Washington

Senior High class reception at Wilson home

The Senior High class and faculty were hosted by Mr and Mrs C J Wilson. Helen Wilson entertained with class songs and a vocal solo by Mrs J A Biggs. A banquet was served by several hosts and guests created poems from card prompts, revealing notable poetical talent.

C. J. Wilson Helen J. A. Biggs Mmes Lloyd Lytle H. Bell CO. F Ward H. Ff. Steck

Missionary Convention Report from Muscatine District 1907

The Muscatine district Woman's Foreign Missionary Society held its May 7 and 8, 1907 convention at Lone Tree. Officers were elected for the coming year and sessions featured devotions, talks on intercessory mission work, children's work discussions, and a missionary anecdote about Helen Galloway in China.

Missionary Muscatine Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of MBE Lone Tree W. R. Jeffrey Washington Pichereau M. W. Adams W. G. Thorn Ower S. Dow Omaha Bessie Hoopes Kate Ogborne Adams Lona [Ree J. R. Hanley West Liberty Miss Ogborne China Kendrick Oxford Dr Gardner, Wellman J. OC. Kendrick Alex Stephens Keota Tomlinson West Chester Kendig Dow Jesus Miss Ogtoroe

Dr. Shoop's Restorative Advertisement Claim

An old advertisement promotes Dr. Shoop's Restorative with health claims for stomach nerves heart kidneys and bile. It offers free samples and a book on dyspepsia heart or kidneys, and cites a mail address in Racine Wisconsin plus a travel offer to Minneapolis St Paul for Iowa Central.

Deang Wes Plerc Pierce R. V. Pierce Offalo N. Y Minneapolis St. Paul Iowa Magis Dr. Snoop Dr. Shoop J. H. Stewart

Riverside Visitor George A. Stephan in City Thursday

George A. Stephan of Riverside visited the city on Thursday as a business guest.

George A. Stephan Riverside City

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