Membership First Citizens' Association Names Membership Committee
The nine member board of the new Citizens' Association held a meeting in H. M. Eicher's office. They appointed a membership committee led by James Brookhart with J. E Dougherty and J. T. Matthews. The panel will extend membership to business leaders and report at the next general meeting.
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New Citizens’ Association
H. M. Eicher
James Brookhart
J. E Dougherty
J. T. Matthews
Citizens’ Association
First Evening Journal opens under new management
The Evening Journal introduces its first issue under new management. The note thanks Mr. Payne for guidance and reflects on maintaining the paper’s steady, non sensational tone while affirming honesty, decency, and a commitment to public good. The editors promise non revolutionary aims and a non sectarian stance.
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Evening Journal
Pew
Payne
Rome
Journal
Bank building to be completed this week in West Chester
West Chester news reports the bank brickwork nearing completion by Thursday. The column also notes improvements, local health updates, church visits, and a planned ice cream social by the Baptist church on May 19 at the Leet home lawn.
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T. P. Harbaugh
Wmn. Myers
O. A. Knapp
Dwight’s Complexion Beautifier Free Sample Offer
Readers are invited to try Dwight’s Complexion Beautifier touted as elegant and harmless for the toilet table. A limited time offer sends a full size fifty cent box free to any woman who mails her address with ten cents for packing and postage to D W Custer & Co Huntington W Va.
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Ninen- Ing Journal
Dwight
D. W. Custer & Co
Huntington, W. Va
City Exchange Repairs Progress Under Robinson and Wilson
Robinson and Wilson of the Washington Telephone Exchange oversee a force repairing the city exchange. Work has continued for two weeks with about two more weeks expected. The system has long been maintained with quality materials and upkeep. Taller poles and cross poles are being installed for new wires as subscriptions expand this season.
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Messrs. Robinson and Wilson
Washington Telephone Exchange
City Exchange
Washington
High School Beats East End 24 to 7 at Ball Park
At the ball park on Saturday the High School team defeated East End 24 to 7 with Le land Clapper umpiring. The readable lineup shows HWiGil SCHOOL and EAST END players, including Ashby Scofield and Corbin in the field. details are fragmentary. The text also mentions Davenport flour and Monmouth College Glee Club planning a May 26 return date with Wagner Ladies and a change of program.
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Ball Park
East End
Leland Clapper
Hwigil School
Harmeler
Cergress
McCleery
Monmouth College Glee Club
Wagner
Barrett
Mr. McCoy
Reader
Graham
Bath Cabinet for sale at Powers grocery
Best time of year to buy a Thermal Bath Cabinet offered for sale at Powers' grocery opposite the opera house. Local ad notes availability and location for quick pick up.
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Powers’ Grocery
Opera House
Keota party bookends trip to Blandinville wedding
W. FE. Stewart of Keota travels with his sister and cousin and Miss Burkhart aboard the Firefly to Blandinville Illinois for a friend's wedding.
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W. FE. Stewart
Keota
Miss Stewart
Burkhart
Blandinville
Illinois
Amateurs present Cap't Rackett comedy for academy benefit
The Amateurs announce a three act comedy Cap't Rackett or a Hot Time to be staged this month as an academy benefit. The show features a strong cast and serves as a fundraiser for the Academy lecture course. Yesterday heavy rains impacted areas southeast of the city with Wapello experiencing near flood conditions and Wyman Crawfordsville streets turning muddy. This Tuesday May 15 marks the last regular G A R meeting before Decoration Day and members are urged to attend to report progress and coordinate with the W R C for plans.
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Ocap
T. Rackett
Academy
Wapello
Wyman
Crawfordsville
Entertained at Progressive Club Hostesses Honor Mrs Giesler
Mesdames J. A. Guest and Geo Stewart entertained at a progressive club gathering at the home of the former in honor of Mrs. Fred Giesler of Muscatine. Twelve attended and enjoyed a delightful evening. Mrs. Dr. Stewart won the first prize. Light refreshments were served. John B. Crooks and son J. H. were visitors from Crawfordsville yesterday.
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J. A. Guest
Geo Stewart
Fred Giesler
Muscatine
Dr. Stewart
Young Man Thrown From Cart Near Temple Building
Sam McKee, resident of Dr. McClelland farm west of town, drove to the square by the Temple last night. His horse bolted, throwing him and causing a heavy fall. The horse slipped but McKee regained control by grabbing the bit. No serious injury reported.
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Sam McKee
Dr. McClelland
Mr. McKee
Travel advertising for Burlington line agents and tickets
Offer to render service and ticket travelers from all stations via New York and steamship connections. Agents of the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway are available. Correspondence to Jno G Farmer A G P T A B OC R & N Ry 6TW&SmM31.
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New York
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway
Jno
G. Farmer
A.G P
Rail lines offer low Sioux Falls rates for AOUW meeting
The B C N Ry announce very low summer rates to Sioux Falls South Dakota for the AOUW gathering in June. Passengers should consult their ticket agent for rates and limits and ensure tickets read via this line.
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CR & N
R’y
Sioux Falls
Mog Farmer
Agp&ta
CR &N
Cedar Rapids
Lost and found and for sale notices
Lost a light tan glove between the U P church and Roberson residence. Found a gent’s kid glove. Lost Sunday a ladies light tan glove. For rent a good 6 room house with barn and garden and livestock for sale. Also a mandolin for sale at a bargain. Inquire at Journal office.
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U. P. Church
Rob’t Fisher
Journal
Hotel Allen Shoe Shining Par Lors
Ort Waters, proprietor, operates cleaning and dressing of ladies shoes at the hotel facility. Announcement notes attentive service and attention to customers in a formal hotel setting.
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Ge Hotel Allen Shoe
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Chenille
J. B. Crails
Thomas Fingere
Soaeio
Board of the Citizens' Associa
Orville Elder
Neighborhood News
West Chester
Indianapolis
Ind
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LI. S. Nash
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Jennie Cook
Ollie
Newton Porter
M. Porter
van Winkle
Children’s Home Society
Des Moines
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Dutch Creek
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Mr. Munro
J. E. Reed
J. G. Henderson
Chicago
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High School
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Scranton
Boice & Ilazen
Glee Club
Academy Benefit
P.O
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J. H
Mennen
Lonsdale
Paris
Rus
Iowa
I. Klein
Albia Union
Oskaloosa
P. E O's
A. Curtis
Blue Island
D. Steffy
Eldon
Frank Belknap
Tiff
JA. Cunningham
Crosby
J. A. Cunningham
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