Allen Gaines and C P Nichols Visit Lone Tree
The County News notes May 13 visits by Allen Gaines and C P Nichols to Lone Tree. A group of Washington youths attended the band concert last evening, with Robert Rhea and Fred Spalding also in Washington yesterday. Grace Benn of Washington is visiting local friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Gaines
C. P. Nichols
Lone Tree
Washington
Robert Rhea
Fred Spalding
Grace Benn
Mrs McCleery heads east for convention and relatives
May 13 Mrs John McCleery departed for a visit with relatives in the east and will attend the Woman's General Missionary society convention in Pittsburg this week. Dr S W Huston and Tom Brown left for Iowa City and will bring John Brown home from the hospital there. Miss Mary Porter arrived from Wyman to visit relatives, while Mrs G W Weber and her son Farrel returned from Weeks at Wapello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCleery
East
Woman's General Missionary Society
Pittsburg
S. W. Huston
Tom Brown
Iowa City
John Brown
Mary Porter
Wyman
G. W. Weber
Farrel
Wapello
Business visitors and social at Baptist church
May 13 reports Oren Helwick and Howard Benn visiting for business. Edith Jayne was a passenger for Washington last evening. Mr. Sandros of Muscatine called on trade today. Baraca and Philathea classes of the Baptist church held a social at Miss Effie Van Sickle's home with refreshments. attendees report a fine time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oren Helwick
Howard Benn
Edith Jayne
Washington
Sandros
Muscatine
Baptist Church
Effie van Sickle
Carpet Cleaning Rates and Contact Offer
Carpet cleaner Ray Minick advertises upholstery and carpet cleaning services for Ingrain carpets at 2% cents per yard, Brussels rugs at 31 cents per yard, heavy rugs at 5 cents per yard, with service promised rain or shine and a satisfaction guarantee. Call 325 or 80 for bookings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Ray Minick
Sabbath School Convention Set for Brighton May 19–20
The county Sabbath school convention will be held in Brighton on May 19 and 20. A splendid program has been prepared and delegates from many Sabbath schools are scheduled to attend. Local people will cordially welcome and entertain all visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Commercial club names committees at regular board meeting
At the regular meeting of the board of directors the Commercial club appointed committees. Nominating committee includes F L Wilson Ed Knapp L H Wallace J H Hull and Harry McCall. Judges of election for the annual election on June 9 are J A Cunningham H T Reynolds and Henderson Walker. Auditing committee lists F H Smith A W McCulley and B Dewey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Commercial Club
F. L. Wilson
Ed Knapp
L. H. Wallace
J. H. Hull
Harry McCall
J. A. Cunningham
H. T. Reynolds
Henderson Walker
F. H. Smith
A. W. McCulley
B. Dewey
Old Phonograph Records Exchange at Lemmon's Jewelry
Miss Edith Jayne arrived from West Chester to visit at the James Clark home while old phonograph records were exchanged for new ones at Lemmon's Jewelry Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemmon’s
Edith Jayne
West Chester
James Clark
Victory for North End in Southeastern Ballpark clash
North End beat East End 13 to 5 at Southeast Ballpark. Nate Bovee struck out ten as Denison and Palmer sparked the offense in an easy win, sending North End toward a showdown with South and West Ends after Saturday’s South End game.
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Southeast
Ballpark
North End
Nate Bovee
Denison
Palmer
Bovee
South End
Carl Meek
Clarence McCreedy
Paul Palmer
Henry Russe
Howard Anderson
Roy Garard
Rodney Palmer
Lloyd Little
East End
Max Kurtz
Guy Knauss
Charlie Barrett
Charlie Denison
Glen Mace
Arlo Mayo
Frank Stout
Fred Messenger
Carl Burham
Iowa Regiments May Go to Fort Riley This Summer
The Fifty-fourth regiment may be sent to Fort Riley Kansas for summer maneuvers instead of a state camp at Burlington or Fort Madison. No decision has been made and the war department word is awaited. If ordered, Fort Riley would host National Guard units with good sanitary conditions. George Garrett and Lon Morgan, Verdi residents, were in town today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Riley
Iowa
John Steck
Oskaloosa Herald
Fifty-fourth Regiment
Fort Riley
Kansas
Burlington
Madison
F. W. Bishop
Muscatine
W. H. Thrift
War Department
Ft. Madison
Adjutant General
National Guards
Windstorm damages Ainsworth hotel and trees
A May 13 wind storm tore off part of the hotel roof owned by Grover Neiswanger in Ainsworth. Rain damaged hotel furnishings. Several windmills were blown over and trees sustained damage. Repairs began this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Grover Neiswanger
Exchange Opportunity for Old Phonograph at Lem mon's Jewelry
If you own an old phonograph you can swap it for a better model by calling Lemmon's Jewelry Store. The ad urges readers to inquire about available upgrades and trade options at this local shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion T. Anderson
Lemmon’s Jewelry Store
President Roosevelt's First Public Speech Found
New York May 132 President Roosevelt made his first public speech as a ten year old before the American Seamen's Friend society The fact was recalled as an autograph photograph was presented by the society's president The photo will be framed and hung at the new Seamen's Institute to open this summer at West and Jane streets serving over 7000 sailors daily
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New York
Rooseveltt
American Seamen’ Friend Society
New Seamen's Institute
New Institute
West and
Jane Streets
Mystery Deepens Over Plowed Up Body In Indiana
Vincennes sheriffs and coroner probe a murder mystery after a man’s body is found under the site where Nicholas Roush’s body was located ten days earlier. Roush, a wealthy farmer, is suspected to have died by his own hand. Beloit resident E. H. Smythe, sixty six, a wealthy retired farmer, killed himself on a train at Davis Junction LL while returning from the west where he had inherited property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Ind
Nicholas Rousch
Rousch
Beloit
Wis
E. H. Smythe
Davis Junction
Mind cure for women's ills and optimism
Harper's Bazaar advocates practical optimism as psychotherapy. An inflexible determination meets each hour calmly, then deliberate bright choice becomes a habit. Steady self control brings health, peace of mind, and buoyant hopefulness in living.
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Harper's
Bazard
Alice Fallows
Patrick
Heaven
Big Chief Bender Signs with Athletics and Notables
Sporting notes report that Big Chief Bender has signed with the Philadelphia Athletics. He won fifteen straight games last season. Roy Nelson of the Baltimore Athletic Club claims a twenty yard world swimming record of 9.15 seconds. Charley Mitchell is barred from the National Sporting Club of London. Alfred Shraubb plans to return to the U S next spring seeking a trainer post at an American college. The Bard, famed racehorse and sire, died at Chesterbrook stud near Berwyn, Pa where he had stood after retirement.
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Bender
Philadelphia Athletics
Roy Nelson
Baltimore Athletic Club
Charley Mitchell
National Sporting Club of London
Alfred Shraubb
the Bard
Chesterbrook Stud
Berwyn
Flour Mills Rise From London Mill of 1764
The first successful flour mill was built in London in 1764 marking a key development in early industrial milling. The achievement established a model for subsequent mills and influenced regional trade and production.
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London
Local News and Advertisements Highlights
Best shoe repairing and carpet cleaning services listed with contact numbers. Follow crowds to the Star tonight. Royal offers fresh fish vegetables daily. Vienna advertises sweibach and butter scotch. O Fullerton travels to Ainsworth on business. Ray Page to Columbus Junction for the day. Albert Donovan and W L Dusenberry noted on business trips. Maude Haines travels to Cedar Rapids to visit relatives. Royal advertises best meals at lowest prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Royal
O. Fullerton
Ainsworth
Vienna
Ray Page
Columbus Junction
W. L. Dusenberry
Peoria
George Pau Co
Millinery Display at Tondre and Benz Friday and Saturday
Fred Spalding and Robert Rhea returned to Ainsworth last evening after a day in the city. Each lady receives a present at Fred Shoemaker who has been visiting at his parents home on South Washington. He left this morning for Spokane to resume work as a railway operator, planning a brief visit with relatives at Cedar Rapids en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Spalding
Robert Rhea
Ainsworth
Star
Fred Shoemaker
Washington
Spokane
Wash
Cedar Rapids
Insurance payout to A. N. Alberson after accident
The North American Accident Insurance Co of Chicago paid 155 dollars to A. N. Alberson via district manager Mr. Cissell as settlement for injuries from a recent accident. The settlement was satisfactory to Alberson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North American Accident Insurance Co
Chicago
A. N. Alberson
Cissell
Mr. Alberson
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the Evening Journal
Orville Elder
Washington, Ia
Office
East Main Street
Washington Mutual
T&a
Music Store
Chas. L. Saling
the Square
A. M. Gordon's
N. W. Noecker
Hotel Colenso
New Method
Borax Co
Prairie Flower Road
W. A. Phillips
David B. Cumings
S. Ave
Aberdeen
Frank McKay
R. R
National Commercial Agency
P. O. Box
Davenport
Carnes Ratliff Com.co
Monard L. McCleery
Union Stock Yards
Til
the Star Tonight
Henry Dittmer, Jr
Riverside
City
N.S
Night
Pictorium
England
Tanner Hopkins
English Channel
Golden West
Stecks Jewelry Store
W.corner Square
Don Hawkins
Mgr
the County News
Crawfordsville
Westchester
Sabbath School Convention
George Garrett
Verdi
Lon Morgan
Haskins
Seaman's Friend Society
Sporting Notes
Albert Donovan
Galesburg
Edison
Columbia
Victor Records
Lemmon
Lea
Tondre & Benz
Lever Housewives
Plymouth Rock
Postege Aid
Plymouth Rock Relatine Co
Boston
Mass
Washington County Poultry Association
J. G. Smith
Cash Grocery
Fairfield
Steck
H.f.steck
J. J. McKeone
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