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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1909

Page

5

Local social notes from Fair and surrounding towns

Local briefs record visits and travels of residents including Mr. and Mrs. John Shenefelt in Winfield Miss Wilma Row and Miss Nena Wilson at Brighton Mrs A T Brown en route to Crawfordsville Mrs D L Aughey returns from Brighton Miss Mabel Stevenson visiting Washington friends Mrs Fred Colton to Columbus Junction Ida Crone assisting at Dr Wickham's office W O Fisher to preach at No 7 schoolhouse in Washington township Schooley of Brighton and travel to Yarmouth and other short city calls.

Wilma Row Nena Wilson Brighton A. T. Brown Haskins Crawfordsville D. L. Aughey Mabel Stevenson Keota Washington Fred Colton Columbus Junction Ida Crone E. T. Wickham Kate Marbourg W. H. Harding West Chester W. O. Fisher Washington Township Schooley Yarmouth

Local Society Notes From Wellman and Vicinity

Local residents and visitors are listed with recent activities. Names include Lewis Gardner Ezra Gardner Violet Honalon Blanche Wallace Keota graduates Bruce Gardner E Hatfield Page Riordan Cullumber Helen Galloway. Society events mention W F M S meetings and a bank offering service with an address by Helen Galloway.

Lewis Gardner Ezra Gardner Violet Ethel Honalon Wellman Blanche Wallace Keota Bruce Gardner Washington E. Hatfield Page Bishop Bob Riordan Miss Honaton C. J. Cullumber Helen Galloway China

Lincoln school children delight with program and box supper

Mrs Hogue of Monmouth visiting daughter Mrs Elmer Brimhall. Lincoln school pupils presented a program last Friday night followed by a box supper raising nearly 23 dollars.

Oscar Carlson Eden Crawbaugh Lewis Brinning Larson Prairie Flower Church Andy McGuire Herbert Edwin Chicago Franz Landau Washington Charles Critz Press Figgins Walter Smith Central College Walter Crawbaugh Montana Esther Carlson J. C. Boice Harry Whittaker Ethel Nagley

Salladay Builds Two Story House North of Town

F. J. Salladay, a resident living north of town, is constructing a fine two story residence.

F. J. Salladay

May 14 Social Notes Visit and Church Services

Clarence Young visited Washington today while H. D. Cherryholmes arrived from Burlington. Maude and Beatrice Murphy attended the Academy commencement in Washington. George Palmer returned to Washington after a two week stay. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Lease spent yesterday at Winfield. Local church services on Sunday include Presbyterian at 11 and 7:30 by Rev. J. L. Sawyer, United Presbyterian at 11 and 7:30 by Rev. J. C. Currey, and Methodist at 11 and 7:30 by Rev. J. H. Taylor.

Clarence Young Washington H. D. Cherryholmes Burlington Maude Beatrice Murphy Academy George Palmer R. E. Lease Winfield Presbyterian J. L. Sawyer Macomb United Presbyterian J. C. Currey Methodist J. H. Taylor

Colt found dead after train strike near town

C M Goodwin who sought a lost two year old colt yesterday reported its death this morning. The animal valued at about 100 dollars was struck by a Milwaukee train two miles east of town. The notice also advertises a town romance feature and cookies at the Vienna.

C. M. Goodwin

May 14 social notes list local residents visiting

May 14 reports show Mrs Chas Porter shopping in Washington and Mrs A L Wilkin returning home at Brighton after a stay at the T J Whitlock residence. G C Wallingford visits, Miss Alice J Stephens handles business in Washington, Wm Cress county supervisor visits, Hirt of Muscatine installs a piano at J A Marsh home, and a lightning strike damaged J W Stickley’s house tearing off a chimney.

Chas. Porter Washington A. L. Wilkin Brighton T. J. Whitlock G. C. Wallingford Alice J. Stephens Wm. Cress J. W. Stickley

Diamonds Hobson and Gove Ad Featured At Fraternal Aid Night

The Fraternal Aid plans an ice cream social Saturday evening in the A. O. U. W. hall with Hobson and Gove diamonds advertised. Local notes include visits to West Chester, a baby born near the city, and travel plans for Mrs. Nicola. Also promotions for American Beauty Corsets and Dr King s New Life Pills detailing health benefits.

Dr. King J. E. Lemmon’s

Sidewalk Bicycle Riders Warned By City Marshal

Complaint notes riders on sidewalks in the city. Offenders face fines and future cases will be tried under city ordinance as directed by J. W. Davidson City Marshal.

Gas mains work causes three day service shutoffs

Iowa Gas and Electric announces gas supply will be off about three days with outages from about and 11 am to 1 pm and 5 pm during main replacement. The company warns users to shut off outlets at stoves and lamps to prevent danger when service resumes. Mrs. E. C. Ross and son George visit G. W. Payne. Mrs. Ross caring for Mrs. Payne during her five week illness.

Iowa Gas & Electric Co 8. C. Ross Master George Libertyville G. W. Payne Ross Payne

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