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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1907
Page
5
Marion T. Anderson advertises coal for heating in various grades and sizes for immediate purchase. The notice notes the monthly price matches September and provides contact via phone 176 for orders.
Edwin Griffith announces sale of stock and urges all creditors to come forward and settle immediately at the fore. Creditors of 993 Sta Furniture Co are asked to contact promptly.
A Cedar Rapids bank reports deposits exceeding 2,000,000 with the Roberts Block office at the 8 E Corner Square on the first floor listed as the reference address.
W F Brinton and wife presented their seventy third Washington show to a packed audience. New pictures colored and moving impressed the crowd with high quality dissolving effects. Edgar Brown performed in the illustrated song Two Little Sailor Boys. Brinton plans two New Year shows whose proceeds benefit the Women’s Relief corps and city churches.
Edwin Griffith completes a three and a half year stay in the city by buying the Standard Furniture Co. today. He plans to expand stock and specialize in fine furniture, picture framing, and repairing. Former manager Mr. Shaver will stay to help wind down and set up the transition.
Yesterday the Presbyterian Sabbath school held Rally Day with an attendance of 420 and a liberal collection. The program, provided by the Presbyterian Board of Publication and Sabbath School Work, included recitations by Clifford Hopengardner and Leland Carris and vocal solos by Romola Latchem, Corinne Rothschild, and Rev. L. D. Young. The event showed strong spirit and a push to increase membership and interest. the primary department also presented its own program. The collection of 18.19 will fund special immigrant work. D. C. Cole departed for Davenport on business.
George Alexander departed this morning for Crawfordsville on a business trip to handle upcoming negotiations and meetings.
Prices 50c balcony 30c gallery 25c school children 35c 25c 10c Seats on sale at Lemmon's pharmacy rare opportunity for concert fans at the Graham venue on October 16 with varied pricing and advance sale location.
County correspondents report on daily events across towns including meetings, school notes, minor milestones, and civic notices. The roundup highlights residents and activities shaping the county scene with brief items and local color.
Mrs Chas Hays of Washington visited yesterday with relatives. Numerous residents and guests traveled to and from Washington and area towns. The High school baseball team from Crawfordsville played Ainsworth, losing 27 to 7. A moving picture show in the opera house drew a fair audience.
Elmer Crayne is visiting at the J. B. Crayne home with other relatives. Dr. Chas.R. Watson will lecture tomorrow at 3 o clock at the United Presbyterian church. Henry Squire of near Wellman was a business visitor in town today.
Oct 5 note: LThos Green to give first lecture of the course at the Methodist church. Mrs A Robinson and Mrs H J Hoogenknakker hosted the Methodist choir in honor of Miss Alta Walker who is to be married and leave the city.
G W Alexander of Washington visited Crawfordsville today. Miss Jessie Anderson spent the weekend in town. The Rev Mr Robb returned home to Olathe Kansas after visiting friends here. Miss Margaret Duncan of Columbus City stayed over at Will Duncan’s home.
Oct 7 items show N TD Anderson visiting relatives in Republic Missouri with Mrs Anderson staying with her mother Mrs Austin Crawford. Howard M Stewart departs for Iowa State College Ames after week at home. Birth announcements include a baby for Geo McConahay in Salem Oregon and twins for W H Hunt in Jamesport Missouri. A Logamarcino executive death is noted in Burlington.
Oct 7 entries report Mrs Carris and daughter Mabel leaving for Colorado for winter. Mrs Kennedy of Marion Iowa visits sister Mrs James Ralston. Misses Mary Deyoe and Mary Hahn visit. Claire Hamilton and Will Charleton spent Saturday in Washington. Mrs Clark Nelson and son Lyle travel to Burlington for hearing consultation with Doctor Young. Bert Helscher and mother plan Burlington visit to relatives. Mr Broom of Oskaloosa spent Sunday with the B A Northup home.
The Board of Supervisors convened this morning to begin the regular monthly agenda, approving claims and handling routine duties and related matters.
W. Cherryholmes was a passenger on the Burlington this morning. Mrs. T C Rittenhouse returned to her Winfield home after visiting relatives at Muscatine and Waterloo.
Kepta Oct 6 Special A man named W Baron of Valley Junction was thrown from a box car while signaling on a freight near town yesterday evening. He suffered a broken leg above the ankle and was treated at the Commercial hotel by Dr. J A Droz before being returned home this morning.
The 25th Iowa Company A holds its annual reunion tomorrow in Keota at John M. Wright's home. Attendance is expected to be large and one honored guest will be Comrade Uncle Jimmy Stewart of Ainsworth, who is in his 91st year.
Mr and Mrs A P Peterson and daughter Olive of Dublin depart this morning for Galesburg Illinois for a week visit with relatives.
To cure a cold quickly, buy Preventics from your druggist. They contain no Quinine or laxatives and are safe and prompt at the sneeze stage. Claimed to prevent pneumonia bronchitis la grippe and aid feverish children. 48 tablets 25 cents trial box 5 cents sold by J H Stewart.
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