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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1911

Page

2

HGH High School Team Heads to Fairfield

The high school baseball nine travels to Fairfield for a morning game then meets Fairfield at Parsons College grounds in the afternoon. It is the teams' second meeting this season after Fairfield's 8 to something win on local grounds. Dollies may pitch tomorrow with Schenefelt sidelined. Doelies performed well here and should contribute. A large student turnout is expected as the season winds down with one more game after tomorrow.

Fairfield Fairfield High School Parsons College Dollies Schenefelt Doelies Palrfield

Happenings in the County Communions and Visits

Local residents report farm work and social visits across the county. Rob and Jerry Maxwell hosted barn floors for Frank Cochester and John Kennedy. Charley Hodges and family visited Washington. Frank Schneider attended a golden wedding in Mitchell, South Dakota. May 26 events include Maude McGuire helping Karl Smith with house work and Dill Hay selling a horse to Harve Wilson. James Zeck shows a new car. Briley family visited from Washington. Lena Maxwell recital draw crowds in Washington.

Rob Jerry Maxwell Frank Cochester Joln Kennedy Koehler Havre Mounds Frank Sehneider Dette Briday Mitchell South Dakota Mra. Miller Chas Truebeam Charley Hodges Washington

Ainsworth Notes Social Visit and Entertainments

Mrs. Florence Dodge of Belont Kansas visits her niece and nephew Mr and Mrs J A Glendening. Oceola Pooler, reader and fugue entertainer, to perform at the opera house tonight. Juniors host a banquet for the class of 1911 at the M K church parlors with a four course supper.

Ainsworth Florence Dodge Belont Kan J. A. Glendenning Louisa Williams Washington I Newberry St. Louis Oceola Pooler Het. Jackson Quincy Edee Bovee M. l. Miller A. J. Peterson Carrie Hardin Vera Miller M. Ky

New Store Moves In At South West Corner Square

Wood Bradley jeweler and the Schmidt Music company relocate to the southwest corner of the square with a two day opening featuring music and invites to drop in and view stocks in both departments. The event promises enjoyable experiences for all visitors.

Wood Bradley, Jeweler Sehmidt Mustic Company

The Chafing Dish Lesson From Mr Crosslet

An amused guest asks for cooking secrets and Mr Crosslet explains a simple method. He prescribes gathering all his wife’s laid out items, heating them under an alcohol lamp, and stirring vigorously until told to stop.

Mr. Crosslet

Merito Tonic Digestive Promotes Health and Blood

The ad promotes Merito Tonic Digestive to strengthen the worn body by restoring organs to natural function. It claims improved nourishment and blood health, authorized by the American Drug & Press Association, with Lemmon's Pharmacy as a supplier member.

Merito Mature American Drug & Press Association Lemmon’s Pharmacy American Drug & Prose Association

Community Lecture to Benefit Course Proceeds to Committee

Admission 15 and 5 cents with Sabbath echo at 10 o clock each church. A union service at 11 in United Presbyterian Church where Rev Currie preaches. The Presbyterian church will host a baccalaureate sermon by Rev Rice Wil at an unspecified time.

United Presbyterian Church Currie Presbyterian Rice Wil

Church notices on Sabbath schedule and pastor’s absence

Sabbath school at 9 50 and young people's meeting at 6 mark the day with no morning or evening service due to the absence of Rev. 8. KB. Greer from the church calendar.

Young People's Meeting KB. Greer

Sabbath School and Worship Timings Notice

Sabbath school 9:30 morning public worship 11 Junior Endeavor 4 80 Senior Endeavor 6 No evening service Rev W R Sawhill pastor

W. R. Sawhill

Sabbath Schedule at Craham Church Includes Memorial Service

The church lists times for Sabbath School at 9 45 morning service at 11 memorial service at 3 junior class at 4 30 and senior class at 6 15 There is no evening service due to the baccalaureate service at Craham Rev W O Fisher is the pastor.

Craham W. O. Fisher

Union Service Alters Sunday Church Schedule

Bible school at 9 30 morning service at 11 young people hour at 6 15 closing early for the union service no evening service except the young people session at the opera house due to the union service.

Bible School Young People's Hour Young Peoples Opera House

Sunday church schedule with baccalaureate service

The schedule lists Sunday school at 9 30 class meeting at 10 30 public service at 11 junior league at 3 Eyworth League at 6 15. There will be no evening service due to the graduating class baccalaureate at the Graham Opera House.

Eyworth Graham Opera House

Ancient and Modern Hypnotism Denounced at Sabbath Service

First Church of Christ invites all to Sabbath services at the corner of Towa Avenue and Jefferson Street with a morning sermon on Ancient and Modern Necromancer alias Mesmerism and Hypnotism Denounced. The reading room open Monday Wednesday and Saturday 2 30 to 4 30 over Crail's store.

Towa Avenue Jefferson Street Israel Crail’s

Announcement on Washington franchise election and renewals

The Iowa Gas & Electric Co announces a franchise election for May 2 with no known opposition. It requests year round Sunday service and free lighting for City Hall Water Works and Public Library, to support 20 year bond funding for city paving and infrastructure, emphasizing fair remuneration and prior price reductions. George S. Carson signs on behalf of the company.

City Hall City of Washington

Do Not Move Park Seats In Central Park Warning

Public notice warns park users not to move seats arranged by the keeper in Central Park. Seats are for convenience and moving them damages lawn and furniture.

Central Park

Hogs and cattle market report from May 26 1911

Estimated hog receipts reach 11 000 with leftovers 4 209. Market shows prospects 5 to 10 higher for light and mixed packers at 5.70 to 6.12 percent. Heavy shipping grades around 5 504P5.95. Rough hogs at 5.70. Cattle turnout 1 000 with prospects strong to slightly higher. Sheep 10 000 with steady to firm demand.

Chicago Market Notes May 26 1911 Receipts and Prices

Chicago May 26 1911 market notes show estimated receipts today 11000 and official receipts yesterday 20854 with shipments 3412 and leftovers 42.9. Prices move across live cattle hogs and sheep with cattle strong and grain futures for wheat corn and oats. Wheat May to Sept ranges near 89 to 88 55 with corn around 51 to 54 and oats about 35 to 39.

Local Market Prices from Washington City Market

Prevailing prices listed for lard oats hay and straw flour bran shorts corn meal butter and other staples. Quotations show Keister and Son Peet Street and Seaburn stalls with rates around 20 to 60 cents per unit and sacks priced at 12 dollars per price group.

Washington City Eee Sk Keister & Son Peetslane

Polands China Pigs For Sale By Lemley

Poland China male pigs offered weighing 150 to 200 pounds with good length and strong bone. J C Lemley R R 8 Washington advertises readiness to sell pigs not kin to any previously sold. Contact times and location noted as m th tf 38 omi 8S Kk.

Poland China J.C. Lemley R

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