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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1909

Page

5

Junior Queen Esther Circle holds Sunset Park event

The Sunset Park gathering of the Junior Queen Esther Circle included 22 members and several visitors led by Mrs. Keller and Mrs. Cocklin. A picnic supper delighted attendees and plans for the next monthly meeting were set for Tuesday at 4 pm at Mrs. S. J. Cocklin’s home.

Sunset Park Queen Esther Keller Cocklin A. 8. Smith Charlotte Webb S. J. Cocklin

Court of Honor Holds Fraternal Officers Installation

The Court of Honor held its public installation of officers Friday evening conducted by State Manager Cameron and assisted by State Deputy Johnson. A program followed with welcome by Chancellor Bickford, music, recitations by Dale Denison and Most Frazer, solos by Ethel Deane and Barclay Miller, and a piano piece by Mrs. Charles Hays. A banquet served by Mr. Chas. Hays concluded the evening as Cameron and Johnson gave short remarks praising the fraternal Insurance group and hinting at new members. The committee thanked all who helped, including the orchestra and caterer.

Court of Honor Cameron Johnson Chancellor Bickford Orchetra Dale Denison Ethel Deane Most Frazer Harles Hays George Bickford Barclay Miller Chas. Hays United States

Regular post meeting announced for tomorrow night

G A Re announces a regular post meeting to be held tomorrow night. Wood attendance is desired, with Joe Reiner signing as S V Com.

G. A Joe Reiner S. V. Com

Pleasant Plain Auxiliary Meeting Set at Ida Rathmel Home

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Pleasant Plain Auxiliary will meet at the home of Mrs. Ida Rathmel on Wednesday October 6.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Pleasant Plain Auxiliary Ida Rathmel

Community church groups announce meetings and supper

The Helping Hand Circle of Kings Daughters will meet at Miss Ella Conner's home this evening. The Prairie Flower Church Missionary Society plans an oyster supper on Wednesday Oct 6 at W H Palmer's home. Royal Neighbors hold a regular meeting Tuesday night Oct 5 1909 in Woodman hall with a basket supper for all spouses at the close.

Kings’ Daughters Second United Presbyterian Church Ella Conner the Missionary Society of the Prairie Flower Church W. H. Palmer Royal Neighbors Woodman Hall

Indianap olis Tragedy Ends With Murder Suicide

Albert Carnahan shot and killed his wife and wounded Miss Ida Galvin before shooting himself in Indianapolis. Carnahan, recently ordered to stop contacting his wife, entered the home as she rested and fired four times at his wife and once at Galvin. He died on the porch beside his wife.

Indianapolis Albert Carnahan Ida Galvin Carnahan Miss Galvin

Prohibition and Business Address by Rev J C Abels

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union hosts Rev J C Abels at First United Presbyterian Church for a 2 30 devotional service and a 3 00 address on Prohibition and Business. He will discuss the financial aspects and urge businessmen to attend.

J. C. Abels Woman's Christian Temperance Union First United Presbyterian Church Rev. Abels

Canning Replies to Narrow Spring Gardens Gate Question

A lady asks why Spring Gardens iron gates are narrow. Canning quips that fat people used to pass through, noted for his delightfully absurd wit.

Canning Spring Gardens

Starved in Midst of Plenty Reveals Hidden Gold Grain

A London correspondent finds an Australian squatter’s faded letter in an old bureau. Drought and sand woes loom in the bush. A chemist’s restoration reveals grains of sand that turn out to be gold, offering a curious twist to poverty and hope.

London Australia

Hyomei Promises Quick Cure for Catarrh

Advert says Hyomei kills catarrh germs by reaching them directly and promises relief from hawking coughing sneezing and bad breath. Lemmon s Pharmacy offers a complete Hyomei outfit for $1 with inhaler bottle and usage instructions. extra bottles 50 cents. money back if Hyomei doesn't work.

Lemmon S Hyomei

Foley's Orine Laxative Praised by Parent in Oneonta

Mr. F G Fritz of Oneonta New York reports his daughter benefited from Foley's Orine Laxative. He calls it mild pleasant and effective for constipation and liver trouble. Lemmon's Pharmacy McElhinney Drug Co. distribute the remedy.

F. G. Fritz Oneonta N. Y Foley Lemmon’s Pharmacy McElhinney Drug Co

Long Greek Word Then English Hash Dish From Aristophanes

A comic Greek word said to be the longest, 170 letters, built from 78 syllables and starting with le padotema. It is not used in speech, created by Aristophanes for rhythm in a play, meaning a dish of many fish and sauces, with English note that it translates roughly as hash.

Liddell and Scott Aristophanes

Notice for repair proposals in District No 5 Washington County

Notice proclaims proposals for repair of houses in District No 5 Marion s ship in Washington County. Bids due 1 o'clock PR. TR. 1909. Plans and specifications available at county superintendent and office in Marion township. Board may reject any or all bids. Sealed bids to be received by Wilber Beenblosse secretary.

Marion Washington Marion Township Noble

Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar clears air passages soothes throat and chest, heals sore inflamed parts and expels cold. It urges using genuine gel package and lists Lemmon's Pharmacy and Ethinney Drug Co. as sellers.

Foley Lemmon's Pharmacy Ethinney Drug Co

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