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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1906

Page

5

Noted Patent Grants and Inventors Listing

A condensed report lists patent numbers and assignees from Washington area filings. Inventors include J. F Mercy Cedar Rapids, E F Ander Council Bluffs, Walter Mirer Creston, and others across Iowa cities like Sioux City Monticello Davenport Newton Centerville.

W. Bishop Kington D. C Lova Lincoln Re Walter Mirer Creston Milton John Batterton Centerville E. R. Swan Adar Rapids R. H. Ikins Sioux City J. Heisey Monticello J. G. Jeisey Moore Davenport A W. Snender Atrol R W Mewes W. J. Dolan Weller G. W. Wewton A. M. Carl Newton

Vienna bakers boast best in city and local arrivals

Local notes report Mrs. Howard White arriving from West Chester and Miss Mattie Nicola returning to Oskaloosa after a visit at the Mart White home. Mrs. Mary Rush arrives from Colfax for a brief visit with relatives and friends. Harold McWilliams heads to Iowa City for the Ames Iowa football game and to visit friends. Mrs. Oral Holly passes through from Cold Water Michigan en route to Knoxville for a few days with relatives.

Vienna Howard White West Chester John Wiley Mattie Nicola Oskaloosa Mart White Mary Rush Colfax T. J. Nicholson Ainsworth Harold McWilliams Iowa City Oral Holly Cold Water Mich Knoxville

Central college entertainment at Baptist church lecture room

The Central college event starts at 7 45 this evening in the Baptist church lecture room. Rev J F Catlin of West Chester will speak and a musical program is planned for an hour of profit and good company.

Central College The Baptist Church J. F. Catlin West Chester

Stella Geneva Jones to Wed Thomas H. Lewis

Mrs J. B Jones invites details for the marriage of her daughter Stella Geneva to Thomas H. Lewis on Tuesday evening November 27 at her home on West Third Street.

Rs J. B Jones Stella Geneva Thomas H. Lewis West Third Street

St James Sewing Circle Enjoys Day at Miller Home

The St James Sewing circle spent a day at Mrs Wm Miller's home north of the city. Members met at J Swift's at 9 for a country ride then enjoyed a noon dinner for about a dozen guests. The afternoon featured carpet rag sewing and knotting a comforter with an evening of games and a late supper.

St. James Wm Miller J. ©. Swift

Mr and Mrs Will Cook Host 4 O Clock Dinner

Mr and Mrs Will Cook entertained a small group of friends at a 4 o'clock dinner at their home on West Main Street.

Will Cook West Main Street

Beamer Hosts Presbyterian Young Men at East Second

Mr and Mrs John Beamer entertained a number of young men of the Presbyterian church last evening at their East Second street home. The gathering began with social time and concluded with an elegant oyster supper.

John Beamer The Presbyterian Church East Second Street

Miss McWilliams Honored at East Washington Soiree

Miss McWilliams of Hedrick was feted by Misses Fitzpatrick Molly and Margaret Young in their rooms east Washington. Friends gathered for a social evening with dainty refreshments and much enjoyment as Miss Stella Savage hosted a guest.

Fitzpatrick Molly Margaret Young East Washington Miss McWilliams Hedrick Stella Savage

Farewell Gathering For Mrs McNally With Royal Neighbors

The Royal Neighbors met last evening at Mrs McNallys flat on the south side of the square for a farewell given as she soon leaves the city. Various games were the main entertainment with Mrs Mar part of the event.

Royal Neighbors Honor Mrs. McNally with Silver Fork

Cellus Meek on behalf of the Royal Neighbors presented Mrs. McNally with a silver meat fork to mark their lodge loss. Mrs. Meek expressed regret. the event closed with refreshments. Miss Violet Jones hosted a gathering with games and treats for about twenty guests. Vienna plans cream day with homemade pies and rolls tomorrow.

Cellus Meek Mrs. McNally Mrs. Meek Violet Jones The Vienna

George Stewart Reacquires Local Hardware Firm

George Stewart, former owner, has bought the George Stewart Hardware company from Chase Bannister and will resume operations after a year’s rest. Invoicing starts December 26 with possession after inventory, while Mr Dannister will stay through the transfer. Stewart plans to run the business as before with an up to date stock. Bandster remains to complete the stock transfer. The notice also promotes pies at Vienna gooseberry and pumpkin for Saturday.

George Stewart George Stewart Hardware Company Chase Bannister Stewart Dannister Bandster

Suit over Soldiers' Preference Law Sees District Court Action

In Washington District Court John Robertson sues city under the soldiers' preference law seeking the Street Commissioner post with $250 salary. City denies competency claim. Case questions constitutionality. arguments to follow after late afternoon evidence. Rankin Mauck vs Rippie verdict $119 to defendant on note claim with counterclaim. Fritz vs C I P R R listed. bakery ad notes Johnson's bakery items.

John Robertson City of Washington Robertson Rankin & Mauck W. J. Rippie Theia Noble Fritz

Prairie Flower scout instructor to teach winter program

Miss Mabel Crawford of Washington will teach Prairie Flower scouting this winter. Clarence Rathmel has finished corn husking. Karl Nicola helps W. S. Green husk corn. Henry Brinning builds a new corn crib. Mrs. Wm. Palmer visits Saville home. Clarence and Lillie Brinning visit relatives near Sigourney. Mrs. Ezra Smith and Walter visit Washington today. Raised and sweet doughnuts at Johnson's.

Karl Nicola Henry Brinning Wm. Palmer Saville Clarence Rathmel Mabel Crawford Washington Clarence Lillie Brinning Sigourney Mrs. Ezra Smith Walter

Essiey and Jesse Leave for Dallas City Visit

Miss Esther Essiey and her nephew Jesse depart this morning for Dallas City. Jesse visits and will return home while Essiey plans a visit with relatives Mrs. Fred Neiswanger and Wanda. Neiswanger will join Saturday evening for an over Sunday visit in Letts with relatives and friends.

Esther Essiey Jesse Dallas City Esssiey Fred Neiswanger Wanda Letts Mr. Neiswanger

Removal of malignant ulcer cured by Bucklen's Arnica Salve

A. Stickel of Mile Tus West Virginia recounts a close call with a malignant ulcer on the hip and credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve for the cure. The notice claims the salve heals cuts burns and injuries and sells for 25 cents at Stewart's drugstore.

Buckilen Arnica Save A. ©. Stickel Miletus W. Va Stewart's

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