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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1909

Page

8

Ascension Day Service Observed by Bethlehem Templars

Bethlehem commandery No. 45 decorates graves of many Sir Knights on Ascension Day. A 1 PM assembly will visit cemeteries in Elm Grove, Gibson’s, Ainsworth, Columbus Junction, Keota, Wellman, Cresline, and nearby locales to honor the dead, followed by 3 PM exercises in the Temple building and an evening program with Masonic and Eastern Star participation plus a 6 PM dinner.

Knights Templar Bethlehem Commandery No. 45 Knights Eugene Anderson Almon R. Dewey John P. Huskins William N. Hood Peter P. Ink Daniel W. Mickey Martin P. Miller Daniel W. Obt Jackson Roberts William Wilson, Jr J. Albert Williams Charless. Reeves Elias G. Stephens Arnold Smouse the Stranger Charles McKenzie Elm Grove Alfred A. Rodman Darius Scofield Henry E. Vearick James A. Thompson Sir Knight James K. Marbourg Gibson's Cemetery Town George Hunter Ainsworth Daniel W. Overholt H. D. Riffenburg Columbus Junction I. B. Trimmer Winfield J. L. Ramsey Samuel I. Keiser D. C. McFarlane A. L. Erdice Keota L. E. Stephens William L. Downing Wellman Iowa William A. Smith Cresline Ohio Bethlehem Commandery Smouse Stephens Temple Building Geo. D. Rogers Adrdess J. B. Schreckengast D. D Burlington Solo Holy City D. J. Norton A. 8. Smith Order of the Temple Masonic Fraternity Order of the Eastern Star

Striking bakers close 200 union shops in Lower East Side

New York on May 19 reports additional hardship as 200 bakeries owned by Master Bakers Association members shut due to a strike. The closure compounds the district s bread shortage and affects residents relying on local bakeries.

New York Lower East Side Master Bakers’ Association

Thimble Bee Planned by M. E. Ladies

The Ladies Aid society of the M. E. church will hold a thimble bee in the church parlors Thursday afternoon from 2 to 5. All church and congregation ladies are invited to attend. Effie O Loughlin and Mae Harley hosted a private skating party for friends at the Phoenix with refreshments and Misses attending. Mrs Clyde Matson of Xenia Ohio was an out of town guest.

Perfection Shirt Waist Co Toledo Ohio Perfection Waist Co Store of Quality Ladies’ Aid Society M. E. Church Effie O'Loughlin Mae Harley the Phoenix Rev Clyde Matson Xenia Cultfr J A. Kolesick Jack L. Declow Cedar Rapids Iowa Cedar Ravins Jack Emporium Ainsworth

City Teachers Enjoy Sunset Park Picnic

A group of city teachers gathered for a picnic in Sunset Park last evening. Mrs. J. T. Beamer hosts a dinner tonight honoring Miss Margaret Safley. The season's final dancing party was held at the Commercial club with twenty couples, featuring Ma ranna & Ogie from Iowa City. Guests included Miss Elizabeth Keener of Knoxville and Miss Katherine Raynor of Spencer.

Sunset Park Mrs. J. T. Beamer Margaret Safley Commercial Club Maranna & Ogie Iowa City Elizabeth Keener Knoxville Tennessee Katherine Raynor Spencer

Jolly junior party with mock commencement at Miss Opal Rickey's home

High school students and five teachers held a festive mock commencement featuring piano solos, duets, dialect recitations, and speeches. Earl Moore delivered a notable oration on The Nothingness of Nothing, diplomas were presented by Miss Ethel Nichols, and a two course repast followed. Mrs. A. J. Waldschmidt to host St James Sewing circle Friday. Degree of Honor meets Thursday with grand lodge report.

Opal Rickey Earl Moore Ethel Nichols

Informal visit entertains Mrs Nichols guest Miss Feltus

Mrs Ethel Nichols hosts a simple social gathering tomorrow evening for her visiting guest Miss Mary Feltus, providing informal entertainment in a cordial social setting.

Ethel Nichols Mary Feltus

Bleached flour labeling challenged in federal case

The bleached flour labeling ruling by Secretary Wilson will be tested in court. Attorneys general and flour makers push forward with a test case scheduled in Omaha to determine if the classification and labeling requirement is justified.

Washington Wilson Wickersham

Select New Commission Immigrant Officer in New York

Washington May 19 William Williams of New York was selected to succeed Robert Waterhorn as commissioner of immigration at New York City.

Washington William Williams New York Robert Watehorn

Farm Offering Independent Acreage in Davenport Iowa

This 20 acre farm in Davenport County features a large nine room house, good outbuildings, a four room tenant house, high cultivation land, and rents for 80 dollars an acre. Priced to sell now with trade option. NABSTEDT PIERCE Co real estate agents will handle sales. 7 percent commission.

Nabstedt & Pierce Co Davenport Iowa

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Blood Remedy

The ad claims Hall's Catarrh Cure treats catarrh by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. It asserts medical backing from a top physician, lists internal remedies, and notes price 75 cents with testimonials available. Also recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Props Toledo

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