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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1909

Page

4

Original Notice for Quiet Title in Washington County Iowa

District Court of Washington County Iowa issues original notice in a civil action by J A Ferguson W J Ferguson T A Ferguson and Mekenia Calhoun against numerous named defendants and unknown claimants seeking to quiet title to lot seven Miller addition and the east half of the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter section twelve township four north range seven west. Plaintiffs claim they have maintained adverse possession for more than twenty years and seek cancellation of all outstanding claims and a decree establishing their title. Defendants are urged to answer by noon on the second day of the next term beginning August 1909 or risk default.

J. A. Ferguson W. J. Ferguson T. A. Ferguson MeKenia J. Calhoun Jonathan Wilson Johnathan Wilson J. H. Wilson Alice Wilson Jonathan H. Wilson Abraham N. Miller Sarah C. Miller Thomas Wal Reuben Israel Maria Israel Mariah John W. McCollough Nany McCollough Ancy McCollough Janes M. Wilson James M. Wilson Jane M. Wilson John F. Wilson John Washington County Iowa Abraham N.miller Sarah Miller Recorder South Washington Washington District Court City of Jennie Acheson Maintiff Simon P. Teeple Richard Moore Morgan Hart Simeon D Temple John Wasson John Hepdee N. P Cooper Nathaniel P. Cooper Nathan Baker Mary Haker P. Baldwin Lavina Baldwin Benjamin P. Baldwin David P. Sturges Maria Sturges Nancy Fitegerald Mary Jane McClintock Outlet Washton District Court of

Quieting Title Action in Washington County Iowa

In the District Court of Washington County Iowa Jennie Acheson sues multiple named defendants and unknown claimants to quiet and establish her title to a described tract in Washington County Iowa. The petition asserts she is owner in fee simple and seeks cancellation of adverse claims and a court decree estopping others from asserting rights. The case sets the next term date in August 1909 and notes default if respondents fail to appear.

Pleasant Plains society meeting notices

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society auxiliary meets at Mrs Priestnal's home on Wednesday June 2. The M E church society meets Friday afternoon with Mrs Anna Butler.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Pleasant Plains The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the M. E. Church Anna Butler

Queen Esther Circle Meeting With Miss Maud Haines

The Queen Esther circle will meet Monday at 7:30 PM with Miss Maud Haines, gathering for their regular session.

Queen Esther

Junior Queen Esther circle to meet with Neva Pauls

Invitations were received from Mr and Mrs A A Hulse of Keota announcing the marriage of their daughter Genevieve to Will S Helscher. The wedding will be at the bride’s home Thursday evening June 10 at 6 o’clock.

A. A. Hulse Keota Genevieve Will S. Helscher

Inez Holden Hosts Dinner Honoring Mrs Chase Bannister

Mrs Inez Holden entertained at her home on South Iowa Avenue yesterday in honor of Mrs Chase Bannister of Des Moines.

Inez Holden Ion South Iowa Avenue Chase Bannister Des Moines

Vera Alberson Hosts Ready Maids This Evening

Miss Vera Alberson will host the Ready Maids this evening, coordinating a social gathering with likely attendance and activities. The event emphasizes hospitality and community engagement in a local setting.

Vera Alberson

Miss Anna Henderson Hosts Auto Club Social

Miss Anna Henderson entertained the Automobile club at her home last evening. A pleasant evening was spent and delightful refreshments were served. Miss Raynor of Spencer was the honored guest.

Anna Henderson Automobile Club Miss Raynor Spencer

Social events light up city with dinners and contests

Mrs J M Lytie hosted guests at a 6 pm dinner while the Senior Christian Endeavor Society held a social at the Bidwell home on West Washington. An indoor athletic contest produced several amateur records in shot put and standing broad jump. Paul Palmer received a society pin as he leaves for Kansas. Banquet for high school juniors and faculty featured a red and white decor and a long program with toastmistress Miss Nichols and speakers including Rev J C Abels and Principal Lowell Anderson. Orchestra tunes accompanied the evening before guests dispersed into the night.

Christian Endeavor Society Second United Presbyterian Church Bidwell West Washington Street Paul Palmer Kansas Christian Endeavor Miss Houdek Knight Lowell Anderson Bruce F. Francis A. R. Miller Francis Messrs Caner Baird Shields Barclay Miller

Woman's Missionary Society Elects Officers After Delegates Meet

The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the M E Church met at Mrs. J M Wilson's home on West Washington Street. Devotions led by Mrs. J A Harwood preceded reports on Muscatine district at Marengo and Iowa conference at Brooklyn. Elections: President Mrs. George Brinton. vicepresidents Mrs. J A Harwood, Mrs. J A Heaton, Mrs. E S Frey. secretaries Mrs. T Smith and Mrs. J A Carden. treasurer Mrs. J M Wilson. other officers listed. Edna Klein, a singing evangelist, performed two solos. Several young women accompanied by Miss Verle Dunham picnicked at Sunset Park.

Woman's Home Missionary Society M. BE J. M. Wilson West Washington Street J. A. Harwood E. S. Frey Muscatine District Marengo Carrie Barge C. T. Smith Iowa Brooklyn George Brinton A. Heaton E. 8. Frey T. Smith J. A. Carden Young People’s Work Belle Montgomery H. M Shaver A. Ander

Senior Banquet Honors Graduating Students

Last evening hosted a senior banquet honoring the graduating class with speeches and awards. Attendees included faculty and families as students received certificates and recognition for their achievements.

Biggest Special June Sale In Washington City

Snouffer Hughes and Co report an immense turnout for a wide lasting sale. Aimed at drawing in new shoppers, the June event lasts twenty eight days with exceptional bargains and promises townwide benefits through this retail push.

Washington Snouffer, Hughes & Co

Repeated High School Play "Why Smith Left Home"

Graduating class members present a reprise of the popular operatic style play Why Smith Left Home. The performance is set for next Thursday at 8 30 p m in the opera house with tickets available at Lemmon's pharmacy two days before showtime.

Opera House Smith Lemmon's Pharmacy

Notice to Water Consumers at Stoke Drug Store

Water rents are due and payable at F. L. Stoke drug store from June 1 for ten days. After that, unpaid rents will be turned to a collector for enforcement of delinquent rules. Call to settle within the period to avoid a ten percent penalty.

F. L. Stoke

Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea Recalled at Lemmon’s Pharmacy

A vintage ad notes Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea revived by Lemmon’s Pharmacy for 35 cents offering tea or tablets.

Dulis Hollister Rocky Mountain Lemmon

Local notes from Crawfordsville listings and community notes

Various city notices and social items. Movements and visits include Miss Ella Woodford in Brighton, Mrs C H Pauls visiting Brighton, Miss Eugenia Mather in Geneseo IL, Wm Beard visiting Keota, and Miss Lucy Miller visiting Fairfield. water rent notice. city bus line contact. lemon ice and sherbet specials. Elias Park's declining condition. Nena Wilson to Milwaukee. ladies' band at the airdome. Mrs Thos Hattan visiting West Chester. a veterinary tale of a York England cataract operation by a blacksmith notes historic anecdote.

Eugenia Mather Geneseo Wm. Beard Keota Elias Park W. H. Barton Lincoln Nebr Nena Wilson Milwaukee Wis Downer College Madison Lucy Airdome Thos. Hattan Belle Plaine, Lll West Chester

Pin Found After Morning Lose On Lawn

Tom Jackson laments losing his Imperial Order of the Roosters pin at breakfast. That evening the pin reappears beside his plate at dinner, prompting a playful exchange with Martha about letting Tommy go barefoot earlier.

Tom Jackson Ackson Martha Tommy Mrs. Jackson

I Went to the Dog Show and Lost My Heart

A brief humorous note from the Cleveland Plain Dealer cites a dog show with a romantic sentiment and a joking, surprising twist about a person losing more than affection in a lighthearted aside.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Card of Thanks for kindness during illness and death

Margaret Hofsteater thanks friends and neighbors for their kindness during her father’s illness and his death, noting the thoughtful attentions gave her comfort.

Margaret Hofsteater

Miss Villela Campbell Views Richland Visit

Miss Villela Campbell of Aberdeen South Dakota, guest at the W. M. Fitzwilliams home since Thursday evening, traveled to Richland this morning to visit Mrs. W. Mills.

Miss Villela Campbell Aberdeen S. D W. M. Fitzwilliams Richland W. Mills

Also Mentioned on This Page

Socery J. M. Lytie W. BR. Sawhill Mary Louise Margaret Young Lady Baltimore Nichols Retta Smith Carrie Schantz J. C Abels Robert Clyde Edna Klein Epworth Institute St. Louis Grace Mauree Applegate Ruth Ora Danham Margaret Row Helen and Victoria Freding Vera Anderson Gladys Wells Verle Dunham Sunset Park BIG Business Today Snouffer Hughes & Company J. F. McNamara & Son Fred Neiswanger Crawfordsville Vienna Ella Woodford Brighton C. H. Pauls Lucy Miller Fairfield Anna Miller Frank Rogers York England London Chronicle Seo South Dakota Leola Geo. Peck Black Chalmers & Eldridge Thal Bradfield Regulator Co Atlanta
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