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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1909

Page

5

County Happenings and Local Notes Across Communities

Marsh Crossett sold his farm for 100 dollars per acre to Grant Griffith. Arthur McDowell visited his brother Emmett over Sunday. Ivin Robinson visited Joe Crosst’s Tuesday. Miss Anna Ossman was at home Sunday. Mrs Rowe built a new cement tank on her farm. Mrs J A Rogers is in Alexis Illinois at her father’s bedside. Epworth League to host a church basement fair tomorrow evening. Mrs Chas Means of Washington visits daughter Mrs R L Thompson.

Marsh Crossett Grant Griffith Gordon Rthur McDowell Ivin Robinson Joe Crost Iss Anna Ossman Has Rowe J. A. Rogers Alexis, Iil Epworth League Chas Washington R. L. Thompson

Local residents noted in brief town updates

The passage records miscellaneous social notices and visits, including Cochran's barn work and a sale by Andy Davison, visits by Mrs Love Copeland of Ottumwa, Mr. Hesseltine and Lafe Stout, painting at a Wood residence, and various neighbors such as Mr and Mrs Nicola and Chas Nicola. It mentions quarantine relief for Crile and Hesseltine husking corn.

Ghter Helen Cochran A. Perratt Rs. Love Copeland Ottumwa pareMal Gudgele A. Ll G. P. Mann W. I. Hill Rhe Crile Joh Hesseltine Nicola

Local social notes and visits across towns

Various residents and guests are listed with traveling and visiting plans. Mary Sanders hosts a sister from Ft Madison while T Hawthorn and Mrs J G M family spend Thursday in Jana. O M Haney visits Kalona, Rev Bulger from Ottumwa stays with relatives, Mr and Mrs Moss and Martin N visit low City, Maresh returns from Illinois, Lone Tree basketball set for Friday, Cummings to Massachusetts visit, Agnes Rankin mourns her father’s death in Iowa City.

J. M. Kelly Stag Ty Mary Sanders Ft. Madison T. Hawthorn J. GM Rm. O.M. Haney Kalona Wm. Bulger Ottum Esdames John Moss Martin N R. Maresh Illinois Lone Tree As. Cummings Iig Tives Massasetts Agnes Rankin Iowa City

Local arrivals and visits noted in Ottumwa area

The column lists residents and visitors including Rev L Davis I C state board meeting Ottumwa Tuesday, Arion Adams Mt Pleasant in town this week, Mrs Dick Gudgell in Washing Monday, Nellie Hefletinger Hoover Bert Tracy and wife Washington visitors, Rev C C Davis and wife to Fairfield Thursday, A Wall Rubio visiting, Mt Mt niece Mrs C E MTt, Baz Tracy visiting Fairfield, Mrs Grafton and Miss Lizzie Kil visiting Ottumwa, Copeland Ottumwa visiting Gudgell home week.

Dick Gudgell Nellie Hefletinger Hoover Bert Tracy Washington C.C. Davis Fairfield Ives A. Wall Rubio C. E Baz Tracy Rs. Grafton Lizzie Kil Ottumwa

Ainsworth Kier Grace Die Carrying Canada Plans

Several readers note Kier Ainsworth and Grace Pfeasant as today’s passengers in a car loaded for Canada where they plan to establish their future home. Mrs S C Pearson and Kier were mourned as good fellows and wished good luck. Grace Limerman was seen shopping in Washington tonight.

Kier Grace Nta Pfeasant Tty Canada Fie S. C. Pearson Kie Grace Limerman Ashington

Kensington Presbyterian Ladies Meet for November Afternoon

Mrs. A J Droz hosted United Presbyterian Kensington on Thursday afternoon with enjoyable time and refreshments. Mrs. R T Carris Jr travels to Pella to visit sister Mrs. Sam Cole while George Helscher visits relatives in Sigourney. Carrie Blake returns from Valley Junction as her brother’s family improves. Local plans include a Thanksgiving program at the high school and a temperance program at the Methodist Sunday school. The P E O meeting at Mrs Clara Droz home is postponed a week.

A. J. Droz United Presbyterian

Crawfordsville Social News and Church Services

S. W. Neal of Washington visited relatives yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. J. B Crooks and Mrs. Sturges arrived from Washington to spend the day at the H. D. Cherryholmes home. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Davidson went to Washington to visit until tomorrow evening at the Rolla Gallagher home. Several residents planned day trips to Washington. J. W. Maxwell of Washington is visiting relatives here. Churches listed: Presbyterian services at 11 and 7, Methodist E. at 11 and 7, U. P. at 11 and 7.

S. W. Neal Washington J. B Crooks Sturges H. D. Cherryholmes A. J. Davidson Rolla Gallagher Henry Crooks Mabel R. S. White J. J. Maxwell Lena M. D. Yard J. W. Maxwell

Sunday public service and morning church events

Sunday public service planned at 9 50 for U P school. Morning service at 10 15. Gospel minister scheduled for a sermon. Evening worship not listed.

Church Services Schedule With Rev. U. S. Smith Preaching

Sunday school begins at 9:30 with class meeting at 10:30 and public service at 11. Junior League at 3 and Epworth League at 5 45. Evening service at 7 with preaching by the pastor the Rev. U. S. Smith.

Epworth League U. S. Smith

Sabbath Services and Endeavor Schedule Change

Sabbath school starts 9 45 morning service follows. Junior Endeavor at 4 30. Senior Endeavor at 5 46. No evening service due to union meeting at the Presbyterian church. Rev W Fisher pastor.

The Presbyterian Church Rev. W. ©. Fisher

First Church of Christ Scientist Services Schedule

Corner of Lown Avenue and Jefferson Street invites all to Sabbath school at 10 and morning service at 11 with the subject Mortals and Immortals. Golden text Be thou faithful unto death and I will give thee a crown of life. Wednesday meeting at 7 45 and free reading offered.

Lown Avenue Jefferson Street

Big Four Probe Continues Warriner Shortage Unclear

Cincinnati reports the Big Four investigation into Charles L. Warriner continues with a claimed maximum shortage of 643000. Officials employ a dozen expert accountants to audit Warriner's books while rumors of a resigning local official circulate without confirmation.

Warriner Cincinnati Charles L. Warriner Big Four Railroad Big Four

Room Open Schedule At Crail's Store

The notice states room hours are Monday Wednesday and Saturday from 2 30 to 4 30 p m at Crail's store.

Crail’s

Patent Grants To Citizens In This State

Washington patent attorneys report the grant this week of several patents to state residents. Named inventors include H F Cook Lake Mills window shade lace-curtain support M J Frambach Hartley anti slipping attachment for tires W Hopper Jefferson windmill tower M McEvoy Neola four-horse doubletree L and D Moeller Andrew lock bolt A H Neller and W Louden Fair feld supporting device for overhead track C E Olden Mason City clay gathering machine T RK Stam West Union trolley head W Willimack Lost Nation sharp ener for lawn mower cutter.

Washington, D. C Messrs. Davis & Davis Washington H. F. Cook Lake Mills M. J. Frambach- Hartley W. Hopper Jefferson A. H. Neller W. Louden Fairfeld C. E. Olden Mason City T. RK. Stam West Union W. Willimack Lost Nation

Great Pisa Cathedral Siege and Marble Tower Details

The Pisa cathedral begun 1065 and completed 1118 stands as a famed world show place. The leaning tower, 158 feet high, near the cathedral, is a Konube esque marvel with marble walls and a circular beptivtry used for immersion ceremonies begun in 1153.

Pisa Ferrer Spain Bosechetto Rinaldo Giovanni da Bologna

More Than One Trafalgar Square

The Scotland Yard cab license exam tests knowledge of London Trafalgar Squares. A candidate boasting no fare would drive around to the opposite side, and is rejected for not knowing three squares besides the famous site in Europe: in Candwell, Chelsea, and Stepney, Lox.

Trafalgar Square Scotland Yard London Trafalgar Squares Europe Canderwell Che_ sea Stepney

Old NY lawyer questions need for good character certification

A veteran New York bar member puzzled by the practice of requiring a certificate of good character before admission to the bar. He notes long familiarity with court methods and wonders about the necessity of the prerequisite.

New York

Sealshipt Oysters Offer Solid Meat Not Waters

Promotes Sealshipt Oysters as distinct from common oysters by avoiding ice in contact with the meat. Claims the melted railroad ice in regular oysters waters down flavor and creates soggy, insipid texture. Markets a pint as sufficient for a family and invites customers to view a sealshipt display and take a seaside recipe book.

Editor W Hr Younkin injured in hunting accident

Lone Tree Iowa region report states W Hr Younkin editor of the Reporter suffered severe leg injuries from shotgun shot while hunting with J W Lux. The two men were separated and Lux fired toward a covey of quail as Younkin straightened. 68 shot were found in Younkin’s right leg and most left leg wounds near the knee. Younkin was returned home by buggy and is under medical care with significant pain.

Lone Tree Hr. Younkin Mr. Younkin J. W. Lux Younkin Huntsman Lux

Also Mentioned on This Page

He County News Nira Brighton M Wood Nesday Fiefer Davison Stout Alma Kansas Wm. Hesseltine S. Rs Kari Simpson E. Nichols Riverside Jana. R Mrs Albert Hahn Je Plaine Lrighton Des Moines L. Davis I. C State Board F Copeland Ainsworth Kbeota Crawfordsville M. E U. P Mleavor Methodist Episcopal First Church OF Christ the Sanitary Grocery Charles IL Patent Report M. McEvoy Neola L. and D. Moeller Andrew— Lock Bolt Grippe Cook & Sherman, Druggists Seal Windsor J. E. Lemmon Keota Ralph Gowey Addie McClaren Haines Oregon George Peck Hanna Eva Hanna Earnest Stanna Storm King Washington, Iowa Stein-Bloch and Kuppenheimer America SOL Rich & CO
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