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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1908

Page

4

Junior Christian Endeavor Meets To Paste Scrapbook Pictures

The Junior Christian Endeavor society of the Presbyterian church will meet Friday at 3 PM at Miss Margaret Cowden’s home to paste pictures for scrapbooks to be sent to the Presbyterian hospital in San Juan Porto Rico. If possible, pictures may be left with Miss Cowden or Miss Marguerite McGugin on Wednesday.

Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church Margaret Cowden East Second Street Presbyterian Hospital San Juan Porto Rico Miss Cowden Marguerite McGugin

Thanksgiving treats and travel notes in town notices

Mrs. Henry Sanford is on the sick list. Cranberry tarts and fresh macaroons and kisses advertised for Thanksgiving at the Vienna. R. H. Fulton returned from a two weeks visit at Lenox and Chariton Iowa. B. F. Dixon was a passenger for Letts. Mrs. M. J. Tenney went to Ainsworth for a few days.

Fox & Dewey N.S Henry Sanford Vienna R. H. Fulton Lenox and Chariton Iowa

Mrs Col Scofield Injured in Chicago Streetcar Incident

Word reaches friends that Mrs H Scofield wife of Col Scofield is recovering from injuries suffered November 11 in a fall while alighting a streetcar at Illinois Central station in Chicago. She stepped between car and platform in poor light and bruised her limb. Mrs Scofield and her daughter Miss Cora were returning home when the accident occurred. She is improving.

Col. H. Scofield Chicago Cora Ilinois Central Station Scofield

Reverend Crozier Discusses Commercial China at Presbyterian Lecture

The Rev W N Crozier gave an illustrated talk at the Presbyterian church to a small audience because of poor weather. He spoke on China’s resources and future prospects, praising Chinese reliability while characterizing the Japanese as treacherous. He plans to visit Montezuma next and has not decided on a return to China.

W. N. Crozier Presbyterian Church Crozier Montezuma China

Local social notes and Thanksgiving travel plans

Mrs J H Garden of West Chester visited the city today. Miss Hattie Schender of Titus stayed with Miss Eva Crone. Mr and Mrs Harvey Carter left for Cedar Rapids to visit relatives. Mrs P M Powelson left for Burlington for a few weeks. Mrs Frank Geisler went to Muscatine for Thanksgiving with relatives. Cecil Arthur and Maud Grayson left for Riverside for Thanksgiving. Mrs Clarence Dayton and Mrs W L Dusenberry left for Fairfield for a few days. Crone & Co. advertise Seal Shipt oysters and meats for Thanksgiving. Mr and Mrs J A Harwood to spend Thanksgiving in Chicago with daughter Fannie. Geese, ducks, chickens and other meats sold at South Side Market. Miss Freda Harmes returned to Rock Island after visiting Frank Geisler. Mrs Joe Reiner and daughter Anna left for Tama for Hazel Schroeder and Jo Riedy wedding. Mr and Mrs Ben Seifert of Lebanon PA and Mrs Mary Boyle visiting Henry Eagle in east Washington. Seifert to Burlington. Mrs Seifert to follow. Mr and Mrs John Eagle of Richmond visiting at Eagle home.

J. H. Garden West Chester Vienna Hattie Schender Titus Eva Crone Harvey Carter Cedar Rapids South Side Crone & Co Freda Harmes Rock Island Frank Geisler Joe Reiner Anna Tama Iowa Hazel Schroeder Jo Riedy Ben Seifert Lebanon Mary Boyle Elizabethtown Henry Eagle Washington

City horseshoers close shops for Thanksgiving

The horseshoers of the city will close their shops all day Thanksgiving. If you have work, get it in Wednesday, or wait until Friday.

Shoe Stores Close Citywide Thursday After Noon

All city shoe stores will close Thursday after 12 o'clock noon as officials implement a temporary closure across the retail district. The move affects major outlets and independent shops, with authorities urging customers to adjust plans accordingly.

Arnica Salve Praised By Maine Resident

A. F. Hardy of East Wilton Maine says Bucklen s Arnica Salve cured every sore boil ulcer or burn it was used on over fifteen years and saved them many a doctor bill 25c at J E Lemmon s drug store

Bucklen A. F. Hardy East Wilton Maine J. E. Lemmon

Wingler Divorce Case and Cooley Trial Summary

In district court Nettie Wingler sues Joseph Wingler for divorce while A A Cooley vs Sarah Emma Cooley awaits judge ruling. Custody disputes cloud the proceedings. Thomas Turnipseed received ten days for assault and battery.

Nettie Wingler Joseph Wingler A. A. Cooley Sarah Emma Cooley Thomas Turnipseed

Morrow Family Departures for Syracuse Visit

Mrs. Jennie Morrow and her daughter Miss Inez leave this morning for Syracuse Kansas for an extended visit at Roy Morrow’s home. Chas Pauls and his bride will reside in the Morrow residence on North Iowa avenue during their absence.

Lillian Norton North Avenue Maud Drummond Davenport Jennie Morrow Inez Syracuse Kansas Roy Morrow Chas. Pauls Bride Morrow Iowa Avenue

Corbin Couple Welcome Nita Berthena Daughter

Mr and Mrs Andy Corbin celebrate the arrival of a seven and a half pound daughter born Saturday evening. The baby has been named Nita Berthena Corbin and both mother and child are doing well.

Andy Corbin Nita Berthena Corbin

Mrs L C Daugherty and Daughter Visit Cotter for Thanksgiving

Mrs L C Daugherty and her daughter Miss Irma traveled to Cotter this morning to spend Thanksgiving with W E Jones at his home.

Local Social and Travel Notes Ahead of Holiday

Mrs. D Blankenhorn returns from Letts while A N Alberson goes to Burlington on business. The band plays for the Thanksgiving game and Vienna bakery advertises best fresh candies. Miss Agnes Stewart heads to St Louis for a visit. Lemmon’s pharmacy hosts a school entertainment tomorrow. Thanksgiving orders urged for Vienna. Glenn Terry of Des Moines visits in the city. Mrs E N Wright and daughter Virginia depart for Washington Pa for winter. Mrs Dr J O Sexton leaves for Des Moines to visit her parents. City business invites calls to Frank Rogers for orders with street and number.

Vienna Agnes Stewart St. Louis

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. J. Wilson East Washington Street Lloyd Lytle Myrtle Whitcomb George Dowell Myrtle S OF Tn East Side Square B. F. Dixon Letts M. J. Tenney Ainsworth The P. M. Powelson Burlington Muscatine Cecil Arthur Maud Grayson Riverside Clarence Dayton W. L. Dusenberry Fairfield J. A. Harwood Miss Fannie Lemmon’s Pharmacy Jamestown J. B. Crail Washington, Iowa Bunion Graham Opera House Ralph Riggs Big Company Want D. Blankenhorn A. N. Alberson Glenn Terry Des Moines Brighton E. N. Wright Virginia Washington, Pa J. O. Sexton Mrs. Deaton Frank Rogers
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