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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1908

Page

4

Local Visitors and Activities Reported Around Town

W A Row was in Winfield today. James Shrader visited Havre. Mrs J A Babcock visited West Chester. Laucie Kos traveled to Davenport this morning. Bobby Scott of Boston sang at the Star. Henry Dupuis returned from a brief stay in Burlington and visited Rev K Michels.

J. A. Babcock West Chester Laucie Kos Davenport Bobby Scott Boston the Star Henry Dupuis Burlington Rev. K. Michels

Junior Queen Esther circle meets at church study

The Methodist church Junior Queen Esther circle will meet Tuesday afternoon at 4 o clock in the pastor s study rather than at Nita Nicholson s home. All members are urged to attend.

Queen Esther Methodist Church Nita Nicholson

Fortnightly club schedules multiple departmental meetings

The Fortnightly club lists the musical department meeting Tuesday at 7 30 with Miss Parrish. Mrs C W McLaughlin hosts the Navajo club on Wednesday afternoon. The mothers department meets tomorrow at 2 30 with Mrs C W McLaughlin. The current events department meets tonight at Miss Laura Noyes home on East Main Street.

Miss Parrish C. W. McLaughlin Mothers’ Department Laura Noyes East Main Street

Mrs Kephart Hosts Forty Three At City Party

Mrs Frank Kephart and Master Rexnell DeMarce entertained forty three friends Friday evening in honor of Miss Eva Van Dyke of Sigourney visiting relatives. Games heated the hours and a three course lunch ended the gathering with guests from Fairfield Lone Tree Sigourney and Oklahoma clipping on Senator Landrum in Cherokee dialect noted by P Courter.

Frank Kephart Rexnell DeMarce Eva van Dyke Sigourney Frank DeMarce Clark DeMarce Fairfield Gildra Kirchner Lone Tree Rosa White City the Journal P. Courter Oklahoma City Oklahoma E. M. Landrum Tahiequah Senator Landrum Courter

Prize Tonight and Visits Reported Across Town

Mr and Mrs Yard left for Crawfordsville to stay with his father M D Yard for a few weeks. J F Farthing returned to Dallas Ill after visiting his daughter Mrs Vernice McCreedy. Vivian Booth Glennie Hillhouse Muriel and Maud Ferguson went home to Havre after a day in town. Mr and Mrs James H Baird and their daughter Peatrice departed for Ottumwa after visiting R P Lewis.

Mrs. Yard Crawfordsville M. D. Yard J. F. Farthing Dallas Ill Vernice McCreedy Vivian Booth Glennie Hillhouse Muriel Maud Ferguson Havre James H. Baird Peatrice Ottumwa R. P. Lewis

Chrissinger Family Return Home From Winfield Visit

Mr and Mrs Chrissinger and their three children left for Winfield this morning arriving Saturday to visit the former s father northeast of the city. Local shoppers include Mrs Howard White and daughter Mrs Harvey Hites Mr and Mrs Andy Peterson and Mrs Dr H E Marr and daughter Velma. Lemmon s Pharmacy advertises Foleys Honey and Tar as relief for throat irritation and cough.

Chrissinger Winfield Howard White West Chester Harvey Hites The Junction Andy Peterson Dublin H. E. Marr Velma Haskins

Death of Sarah Boileau passes in Washington city

Notice records the death of Mrs. Sarah Boileau aged 84 at her son J N Boileau's home on East Third Street after a lingering illness. She was born February 11 1824 in Belmont County Ohio and leaves seven living children. Funeral held at her residence with Rev W R Sawhill officiating and interment in Elm Grove Cemetery.

Sarah Boileau J. N. Boileau East Third Street Boileau Belmont County Ohio James Willis William Willis George Joe Willis John Willis W. R. Sawhill Elm Grove Cemetery

Called Meeting of Washington Lodge No. 26 A F A M

Washington lodge No. 26 A F A M calls a meeting tomorrow at 7 30 for work in the first degree. J W Morton, Secy.

Washington Lodge No A. F A. M J. W. Morton Secy

Burlington No 4 Evening Train Time Change

The departure time of No 4 the Burlington evening train moves from 6 50 to 6 40 effective today. Passengers are advised to note the new schedule and avoid delays.

Burlington

Winter cough cure promoted by Foley’s Honey and Tar

Winter blasts threaten pneumonia pleurisy and consumption and Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised to cure the cough strengthen the lungs and prevent serious results. Lemmon's Pharmacy promotes the remedy.

Lemmon’s Pharmacy

Goldarnest Fair at Woodman Hall Thursday Night

A quaint notice for a community fair at Woodman Hall on Thursday December 10 around seven. The event promises odd attractions including fat and lean contestants, a Jersey Lilly cow, dressed and undressed poultry, music, and various side attractions while joking about the sheriff.

Woodman Hall Lilly

G A R Regular Post Meeting Notice

G A R regular post announces a meeting tomorrow at 7 30. Election of officers will be held and all members are requested to attend. J C Boice P C

J. C. Boice P. C

Lebanon pair to visit Burlington and Chicago

Mrs Seifert and Mrs Boyle of Lebanon Pennsylvania left this morning for Burlington to stay a few days then proceed to Chicago for a short visit before returning home. Mr Seifert has been in Burlington since last week and the pair visited his brother Henry Eagle while in town.

Mmes. Seifert and Boyle Lebanon Burlington Chicago Mr. Seifert Henry Eagle

Mrs Bell and Daughter Visit Keota Travelers

Mrs George Bell and her daughter from Wellman left this morning for Keota for a brief visit before returning home. They will call on Ed McGuire and James Brock during their stay.

George Bell Wellman Keota Messrs Ed McGuire James Brock

Flaming Arrow play to be staged at opera house Friday

The Flaming Arrow, a fact based tale of an Indian with bravery and a devoted woman, features historically drawn characters. It will appear at the opera house Friday December 4. William Anderson and Sam Donovan, aiding in a local railroad bridge project near Rubio, were home over the weekend.

Far West Opera House Messrs William Anderson Sam Donovan Rubio

Boston pianist Robert B. Scott joins Star theater lineup

Star managers Van Sickle and Crail announce the arrival of Robert B. Scott of Boston Mass an expert piano performer and strong soloist who will begin duties this evening at the theater Scott arrived yesterday and is expected to boost the program with both popular and classical pieces.

Buckslen's Arnica Salve Endorsed by Maine Resident

A. F. Hardy of East Wilton Maine testifies after fifteen years use that Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures sores boils ulcers and burns and has saved doctor bills. Sold for 25 cents at J. E. Lemmon's drug store.

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

Harvey Couple Leave for Chicago Trip

Mr and Mrs D W Harvey depart this morning for Chicago for a few days of business and pleasure.

D. W. Harvey Chicago

Also Mentioned on This Page

Steck H. F. Steck W. A. Row James Shrader Ix Society Lemmon K Lair of Slippers Washington Enoch Winter Wayland Road Poland J. G. Moriarty G. M. Humble J. H. Lathrop Chas. Brown J. A. McCoy Goldarnest Fair Flaming Arrow J. B. Crail Washington, Iowa
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