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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1909

Page

5

Local Happenings in Brighton and Surrounding Areas

Fred Garrett sells his farm to Lew Lemley and John Meller plans moving onto the old Disberry place. Miss Lilly Edwards begins White Hawk school term while Ziegler returns from Washington. A rain storm, a hog bite requiring nine stitches, and a Sunday school social are reported among other county items.

Fred Garrett Lew Lemley Levett Barnes Oklahoma Lloyd Dickinson Medes Heliel EK. G. Barnes Henry Barnes John Meller Disberry Ben Gardner James McCracken Miss Z Whitehawk Lilly Edwards C. E. Savage Cora A. R. Gowey Glenn Richland

Columbus City Triumphs 25 to 5 Over Washington

Columbus City defeated Washington 25 to 5 after jumping to a 15 to 5 lead by the break. The winners opened with two quick touchdowns, added a third in the second half, and held Washington scoreless after halftime aside from a single Washington tally. Thanksgiving clash with Sigourney looms as the next game, promising a stronger lineup and a large crowd.

Winfield Columbus City Washington McRoberts Schenefelt Hoyt W. McRoberts F. B Fulton Orvis Randolph Guthrie Godfrey

Passengers head to Washington as bank staff change

On November 15 Mrs A Twinam Mrs Ralph Reese Louis Rinner Mrs Harry White and children M D Yard J H McCleery R V Davis Herbert Heaps and Mrs C K Andersson and son Lyle rode to Washington. Ray Dix assumed bank cashier duties there this morning with Miss Nina Wooley as assistant cashier.

A. Twinam Ralph Reese Louis Rinner Harry White M. D. Yard J. H. McCleery R. V. Davis Herbert Heaps C.K. Anderrson Lyle Washington Ray Dix Nina Wooley

Local Visitors and Sunday Baptisms Noted

Nov 15 reports Sunday visits by Lee Craig and wife and Andy Augustine and wife to Mrs. Martin Augustine. Mrs Clark Nelson and son Lial of Keota visited, J P Dayton J D Dayton and D R Munro in Washington on business. Mrs Jacob Limerman returned from Keota. Wm Plummer Jr. was in Washington. Seven were baptized Sunday by Rev McMann from the New Haven church near Dublin.

Lee Craig Andy Augustine Martin Augustine

Reverend Mitchell Preaches at United Presbyterian

The Rev. C. H. Mitchell of Dewitt Iowa preached at United Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning and evening, drawing friendly attendance as a former pastor returns to hear him. Nearby travels include Mrs. A. J. Droz and son Keath to Fairfield for a niece's wedding and Miss Theresa Chihak visiting from Ainsworth.

C. H. Mitchell Dewitt United Presbyterian Church Mr. Mitchell A. J. Droz Keath Fairfield Logan Schreckengast Charles Batterson Ed Lantry Leo Richardson Keota Sigourney Theresa Chihak Ainsworth W. C. Pfeffer Allie Keisert

Farm loan time offers favorable terms now

Edmund D. Morrison urges farmers to apply early for loan terms, noting his loan business doubled as he helps customers save money and avoid late planning.

Edmund D. Morrison

Washington High wins outdoor showdown over Eldon 23 to 12

Washington High defeated Eldon 23 to 12 on a sand court Saturday. The game improved from two weeks prior as Eldon adjusted to outdoor play, trailing 12 to 6 at halftime. Washington relied on ten field baskets and three free throws while Eldon made three field goals and six foul shots. Washington lineup included Proudfit center Clapper and Hays.

Washington High School Eldon Washington Proudfit Clapper Hays

Truth About Catarrh Remedies and Hyomei Cure Claim

Advertisement asserts catarrh cannot be cured by stomach medicines sprays or douches and urges using Hyomei inhaled through a rubber inhaler. It claims germs cause catarrh and Hyomei made from eucalyptus kills them, offering a complete outfit for a dollar at Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Lemmon's

Notable guards praised for treatment after game at arena

Yarn Wards Brown and Kaye guarded players Harry Palmgren was taken along as suite and Professor Robb counted the boys. They speak highly of the treatment received before and after the game.

Brown Kaye Harry Palmgren Professor Robb

Local social visit notes and travel departures

Mrs E J Conger travels to West Chester for a few days with friends and will speak at Mapnet church this evening. Miss Lorilla Bushnell of Chicago arrives for a visit and Mrs Anna M Snyder of Chicago departs for Des Moines. Mrs Kate Williams of Allerton leaves after two weeks with her brother A H Stead four miles southeast of town. Mrs David Thompson and Miss Della Patterson depart for Ainsworth after visiting Milo Patterson at Lexington.

E. J. Conger West Chester Lorilla Bushnell Chicago Anna M. Snyder Des Moines Kate Williams Allerton A. H. Stea David Thompson Della Patterson Ainsworth Milo Patterson Lexington

Jesse James western drama at the Graham tonight

Amusements listing notes the western melodrama Jesse James presented with a moral lesson and high class specialties. The Graham offers ticket prices 25 35 50. The program promises a vivid historical portrayal guaranteed to refund tickets if not satisfied.

Graham Jesse James Garfield

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