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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1909

Page

8

Memorial Day Program Observes Ceremonies Monday

Memorial program details the May 31 exercises with S. W. Neal as president and Capt. D. W. Harvey as marshal. Procession forms at 10 am on the public square including Company D and G A R members, graves decorated after volleys, then cemetery services at City and Elm Grove cemeteries with two invocations and addresses by local clergy.

S. W. Neal D. W. Harvey T. B. Stovall 54Th Regt John H. Steck J. G. White Geo. D. Rogers W. O. Fisher Elm Grove Mound W. R. Sawhill U. S. Smith

Memorial service and concert announced for Sunday at Graham opera house

The program lists a 2 o'clock concert at Graham opera house with the Cornet band, solos by Mrs. Tillotson and Miss Corette, address by Marsha W. Bailey, and songs including America led by Buster Springman. A memorial sermon by Rev. J. C. Abels is set for 2 p.m. at the Presbyterian church, followed by music from the Presbyterian choir.

Graham Opera House Cornet J. C. Abels Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Choir

Hillhouse Pioneer Settler Dies at Havre at 85

W F Hillhouse a Washington county pioneer died May 20 1909 at Havre at age 85 3 months and 4 days Interment will be in Benson Cemetery He was born February 16 1824 in Livingston County Kentucky and came to Iowa in 1853 remaining a leading figure in local development The funeral is scheduled for tomorrow with internment planned.

Wm. F. Hillhouse Washington County George Havre Hillhouse Mr. Hillhouse Iowa Livingston Co Kentucky Riply County Indiana

Grain and Provisions Markets Steady Despite Global Damage Reports

Chicago trading closes with net gains from yesterday as crop damage reports from Russia and France boost sentiment. Wheat corn oats finish strong. pork lard ribs notes show steady shifts. South Omaha prices show cattle and hogs lower on lighter receipts with varied ranges for calves, steers, and sheep.

Chicago Russia France

Chicago Market Prices May 19 Cattle Hogs Sheep

Cattle receipts 18 000 steady to lower. Steers 5.25 to 7.25, cows 4.00 to 5.75, heifers 3.60 to 6.75, bulls 4.25 to 5.75, calves 3.00 to 7.50, stockers feeders 3.20 to 5.45. Hogs receipts 27 000 off 1 to 2. Heavy 7.20 to 7.30, light 7.00 to 7.15, packing 7.20 to 7.30, pigs 5.25 to 6.75. Bulk sales 7.10 to 7.30. Sheep receipts 11 000 steady to 10 lower. Sheep 3.25 to 6.75, lambs 6.50 to 9.15, yearlings 6.50 to 7.50.

South Omaha Chicago

Suit Swap Deal At Rothschilds At Cost

A notice announces a limited sale offering suits at cost from Rothschild’s. Readers are urged to act quickly to secure apparel at favorable prices.

Rothschild’s

Hillhouse Family Remains Remembered in Community Obituary

Longtime resident Hillhouse family noted for Methodist faith and civic involvement. Wife Miss Mary J Sanders died 1901 aged 75. Survivors include sons George and James. Funeral planned at Havre schoolhouse with Rev S K Coates. burial at Benson Cemetery. Local notices promote church events and community suppers.

Mary J. Sanders

Dressinghams 12i at Bowmans Reported

Dr. C C Bragdon of Pasadena California visited last night with Mr and Mrs Frank L Wilson en route to Boston for La Salle seminary commencement. Bragdon owned the school for years during which Mrs Wilson Mrs C C O Cunningham and Miss Lucy Wilson attended and all graduated from the seminary.

C. C. Bragdon Pasadena Calif Frank L. Wilson Boston la Salle Seminary Bragdon Wilson C.C. O. Cunningham Lucy Wilson

Cholera remedy praised in La Marque mother letter

Mrs W E Smith of La Marque Texas reports her daughter suffered severe cholera morbus relief after using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The druggist recommended three doses and the child improved. Sold by F L Stolte and Lemmons Pharmacy.

W. E. Smith la Marque Texas Chamberlain F. L. Stolte Lemmon

Eastern Star Inspection and Luncheon at Washington Chapter

Mrs Fannie Reinicke of Muscatine inspected Washington Chapter No 98 last evening after a school of instruction for officers of Washington Chapter No 93 was held in the Masonic temple. Howard McCleery was initiated and spoke briefly. attendees included members from Ainsworth Chapter and a luncheon followed at Harvey and Wartel's. The Men’s League of the First United Presbyterian church is urged to attend a Friday 8 30 pm meeting for important business. Foley's Kidney Remedy ads note health benefits.

Fannie Reinicke Muscatine Washington Harvey & Wartel's Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Fannie Riemcke Howard McCleery Harvey & Warfel Ainsworth Mary E. Donaldson Mabel Sands Jennie J. Hall Clara Trotter Anna Laird Mae Spessard Blanche Adams Susie B. Edgington The First United Presbyterian Church

Organizer Dick to Return to Rock Island This Morning

Notice states F. A. A. W. M. Dick, organizer of the F. A. A., is authorized to return to Rock Island this morning and will return Monday May 24 in the interests of the order. By order of Secretary Mrs Clara Bevans left for Brighton and then Fairfield to visit relatives. W. H. Riley went to Ainsworth this morning on business.

W. M. Dick Rock Island Clara Bevans Brighton Fairfield W. H. Riley Ainsworth

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Jone Charess J. Winter Charles J. Winter North Side Shoe Store Wells, Fargo Express Company South Dakota Aberdeen Leola Geo. Peck Chalmers & Eldridge Regulator CO. Tanta W. F. Hillhouse Benson Cemetery MR. and Mrs Wa. F. Hillhouse Ladies of the Baptist Church of West Chester Ralston Second United Presbyterian Church Bowmans Crystal J.g.smith the Sanitary Grocery HELLO West Side N. E. Corner Eastern Star Inspection Foley Lemmon’'s Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co Zion City Studio of
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