Happenings in Gray Route Two May 23
The column lists local visitors and daily notices from Gray Route Two. Isa Hexworth Clint Scranton Harry Hesseltine George Brown and son Walter visited Washington Saturday. Various residents report travels, school terms ending, and attendance at church and assembly meetings in Pittsburg Kansas City and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isa Hexworth
Clint Scranton
Harry Hesseltine
Geo. Brown and Son
Walter
Washington
Fred Cannon
South of Here
W. M. Johnson
Local Social Roundup of Weekend Visits and Travel
May 25 notes show Miss Tressa Chihak returning from Keota after a visit with friends. Mrs. T. J. Easter and daughters Beulah and Ruth shopped in Davenport. Mrs. J. E. Adams and son Leo spent Saturday in Washington. H. V. Stickley left for Temple Texas for the summer. J. E. Adams was a Verdi visitor. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Batterson of Washington visited John Hardin over Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tressa Chihak
Keota
T. J. Easter
Beulah
Ruth
Davenport
J. E. Adams
Leo
Washington
H. V. Stickley
Temple
Texas
Verdi
Ed Batterson
John Hardins
20 al star colored minstrel show next week
A colored minstrel show featuring band and orchestra is announced for next week. Details on venue and exact date are not clear from the fragment.
Foley's Kidney Remedy Adends Health Warning
If any person suspects kidney trouble they should take Foley's Kidney Remedy at once to avoid Bright's disease or diabetes. Delay strengthens the disease. Lemmon's Pharmacy. Heinz Bros. shows June 2 to 6 &6-7b.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Bright
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Heinz Bros
Texas & Pacific bridge collapses in flood water
A section of the Texas & Pacific bridge collapsed into the Trinity river during historic flooding in Dallas. Fifteen workers were swept into the water and six drowned as the river rose further, marking the worst flood conditions on record for the Trinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas & Pacific
Trinity River
Memorial and baccalaureate sermons greet weekend services
At the Presbyterian church on Memorial Sunday the Rev E S Genung preached from With a great sum obtained I this freedom as flags and streamers adorned the hall and the choir presented an anthem. The Methodist church held a baccalaureate service with Rev J H Taylor delivering The Works of a Man based on When It consider the heavens. Special features included a male quartet and a duet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
E. S. Genung
J. H. Taylor
W. G. Robertson
Wyman
H. C. Hull
Presbyterian Endeavor to Hold Evening Meeting After Prayer
The Presbyterian Christian Endeavor society will hold its regular business meeting Wednesday evening after prayer. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Shearer of Verdi along with Mr. and Mrs. Will Eichelberger Don Hamgosher and Misses Loa and Merle Johnson of this city were entertained at dinner yesterday hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Ward Essiey in Eureka. Invitations have been sent to attend the College of Oratory USC recital Friday evening May 29 with Miss Marguerite Pratt’s card enclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Society
Everett Shearer
Near
Verdi
Will Eichelberger
Don Hamgosher
Loa
Merle Johnson
Ward Essiey
Eureka
College of Oratory
University of Southern California
Marguerite Pratt
Surprise Washington wedding unites Elsie Hardin and Edward Batterson
Miss Elsie Hardin and Edward Batterson were married Saturday at the home of the bride’s grandparents in southwest Washington. The ceremony was performed by Rev. George D. Rogers in a quiet gathering of immediate relatives. The bride, formerly a Washington High School student, and the groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Batterson of east Washington, plan to make the city their home after a short wedding trip to Ainsworth and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Hardin
Edward Batterson
Mark Hardin
Washington
George D. Rogers
Washington High School
James Batterson
East Washington
California visitors entertained at Mason residence
J H Young and wife visiting from California were entertained today at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wes Mason along with their local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.H. Young
Wife
California
Wes Mason
Baseball Blowout as Centennial trounces South at Sunset Park
The South school team fell 25 to 5 to Centennial after eight innings at Sunset park. Notable lineups include Centennial with M. Bidwell catching and C. Vincent on the mound, while South features G. Crawford and M. Kurtz among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Sunset Park
Centennial
M. Bidwell
G. Crawford
E. Schenefelt
M. Kurtz
C. Vincent
V. Sandy
H. Keyes
S. Marsh
R. Keyes
ID. McLaughlin
Hl. Miller
W. Lathrop
H. McElwain
B. Rogers
C. Kiburza
C. Booth
V. Haliquist
New Harness Shop Graff and Schilling Open
George Graff and G F Schilling lease the former C M Sturges room on the square corner. They remodel and will stock harness and saddlery in comfortable quarters at a good location. Graff is an experienced harness man. Schilling brings insight from Mason Storage. The firm Graff and Schilling is expected to do well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Graff
G. F. Schilling
C. M. Sturges
Sturges
Graff
Schilling
Mason Storage & Transfer Co
Graff & Schilling
Railroad Notes Reach Through Washout Delays
Milwaukee No. 12 was several hours late yesterday due to a washout at Lawson Missouri. Rock Island cost cuts affect locals. Engineer R L McGugin and Harrie Horne attend Des Moines reunion. Kester to operate Firefly during absence. Milwaukee officials touring en route to Kansas City include E L Laas L Bush J A McDonald and William Hicks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee No. 12
Lawson
R. L. McGugin
Des Moines
Harrie Horne
Mr. Kester
Milwaukee
Kansas City
E. L. Laas
Dr. L. Bush
J. A. McDonald
William Hicks
Local Masons to Confer Degrees on May 26 Evening
The council plans to confer degrees on two candidates Tuesday evening May 26 at 7 30. Royal and Select Masons are invited. Leegh H Wallace and T J M are referenced in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal and Select
Masons
Liegh H. Wallace
West Chester Orchestra to entertain at Lexington church
The West Chester orchestra will give an entertainment at the Lexington church Thursday evening of this week. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester Orchestra
Lexington Church
Vienna bakery offers wide selection and goods on hand
The Vienna bakery is advertised as having all kinds of goods at all times in the bakery line. Stella Cavender and Ida Cavender returned Saturday from Burlington. Mariel Dunham is teaching northeast of the city while Bertha Young is away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Vienna
Stella
Ida Cavender
Burlington
Mariel Dunham
Bertha Young
Mrs Eva Turnipseed Returns Home To St Joseph
Mrs Eva Turnipseed who moved to St Joe Mo recently has returned and will live here in the future. She favors St Joe but says Washington is better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Turnipseed
St. Joe
Turnipseed
Washington
Shaw and son arrive from Cowgill to visit Milwaukee business
Bring the children Saturday, June 6. Every show 5 cents on that day. Tt L. E. Shaw, former agent for the Milwaukee, and son, Frank, arrived last night from Cowgill, Mo., and spent a short time in the city, leaving this morning for their home at Cowgill. Mr. Shaw had a few business matters to attend to, and came up to look after them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Shaw
Milwaukee
Frank
Cowgill
Mr. Shaw
Adventures of an overcoat at the Star
Nab E KTA on 10 high class moral shows next week. Everything fresh neat and clean at 86-76 Roy Faris of Winfield was an over Sunday visitor with relatives in town. George Townsend of Rock Island was an over Sunday visitor with friends in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heinz Bros
the Star
The
Vienna
Roy Faris
Winfield
George Townsend
Rock Island
City
Queen Esther circle meets at Mrs Davis home tonight
The Queen Esther circle of the Methodist church will meet this evening at 7 30 at the home of Mrs Charles Davis 221 East Main street. An annual election of officers will be held and a full attendance is desired. A carousal with a $10 000 prize is announced for June 2 to 6 86 76.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther
The
Methodist Church
Charles Davis
East Main Street
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