Coal for sale in northern town keeps prices steady
Marion T. Anderson advertises a large stock of coal in various grades and sizes for rent at the same September price. She invites customers to order now and provides phone contact 176.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1907
Page
5
County News: Local Happenings Across The County
Doings of the people report on community events from several towns in the county with updates on notable happenings and day to day matters.
Windsor Grocery Seeks Winter Goods as Choteborsky Closes Out
Windsor notices report Jim Choteborsky closing out footwear from October 4 to 31 in preparation for winter inventory. Mentioned are Mr. and Mrs. Mike Wolrach visiting town last week for business, J. N. Arnold attending a Keokuk meeting, M. D. Brown seen in town today, and Mr. and Mrs. Lusek visiting on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Choteborsky
Mike Wolrach
J. N. Arnold
Keokuk
M. D. Brown
Mrs. Lusek
Mrs Tinnes and Lizzie to Colorado Springs
Mrs Nick Tinnes and her daughter Lizzie depart Friday for Colorado Springs where Lizzie will stay until her health improves. Mrs Tinnes plans to return in about three weeks. Also noted are visits by Mr and Mrs John Koch of Dublin to Sigourney, and several local social calls including Essie Augustine, Elwood Snider, Lorey Tucker, Nettie Sheetz, and Mary Trier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Tinnes
Lizzie
Colorado Springs
August Times
Lorey Tucker
Nettie Sheetz
Mary Trier
Dutch Creek
Lizzie Times
Lawrence Frank
David Doty
Dublin
Local Folks Travel and Visit Nearby Towns
Oct 7 events note Chas Kemph visiting Cedar Rapids for the week. Palmer and Hasty shell corn this week. E L Palmer, business visitor in Muscatine from Friday to Monday. Albert Duerr of Davenport visited the Hesselschwerdt family. Owen Rogers and wife went to Ottumwa to see their son Newton Rogers and family. Stryker from Wellesley Canada left for Illinois. Mrs H M Payne and Mrs Perrin of Kansas City visited Mrs Shaw in the country. Mrs J O Emmons and G W Emmons of Iowa City came to visit Mr Snair and were at his deathbed.
Oct 7 Local notices of moving, sickness and visits
Oct 7 entries note births, illnesses and travels in the community. Albert Escher brings a new carriage while families from Davenport and Ohio visit. Several residents host gatherings for Mr and Mrs Tony Prebyl and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Escher
John
Joe Dawn
Brinton
Agnes Bopp
Tony Baumgartner
Wm. Bockhorst
Deny Escher
Davenport
Ohio
John Shalla
Ant Malicky
James Prebyl
Tony Prebyl
Odell
Nebr
Anthony
Josiner
Wy Ghittum
A. Sharpe
Will Koening
Jos. Lintz
Wes Reiner
Local Residents Return from Short Visits
Mrs. Jane Richardson returned home after visiting her son Alvie Hayes in Davenport. B F Beitel and brother from Ohio visit relatives in Chicago. Mr and Mrs Bennie Briley spent a few days with Carl Miller. Mrs Rebecca Meyer and Miss Mary Meyer arrived from Longmont Colorado after two months with the Meyers Sankey and Isaac Lewis homes. Mr and Mrs J R Taylor visited their daughter Mrs Fred Mauthe and family. Wess Meyers and Mrs Young with Willi Taylor hosted Sunday. Anna Rehmel stayed in Washington with sister Emma Buxbaum. Miss Bessie Taylor came home from a three week visit in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Richardson
Alvie Hayes
Davenport
B. F. Beitel
Ohio
Chicago
Bennie Briley
Carl Miller's
Rebecca Meyer
Mary Meyer
Longmont
Colo
Wm. Meyers
Wm. Sankey
Isaac Lewis
Free medical services offered by Dr Geo D Sitter in Washington Iowa
Dr Geo D Sitter of New York University and Bellevue Medical College opens a permanent Washington Iowa office offering free professional services until November 1 for all who call before then. Includes consultation examination minor surgery blood pressure tests galvanism and other treatments with no charge to those seeking care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. D. Sitter
New York University
Bellevue Hospital Medical College
New York Post Graduate Medical School
Mo. Pacific K. Y
Ainsworth Notes and Local Traveler News
Miss Pearl Gardner returned to her Washington school duties. Mrs. Fannie Ingham of Brighton joined her daughter Mrs. J A Chambers on a Chicago visit. L C James of Columbus Junction spent last evening at the Miller home. J M Stewart Sr and son Martin left for Washington to visit friends and attend the Keota Company A 25th Iowa reunion. Local businessmen who played baseball at Columbus Junction were defeated 15 to 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Columbus Junction
Local Social Roundup and Upcoming Epworth League Talk
Miss Susie Engledinger returns to Tipton after an aunt's death. Mrs. McGhan travels to New London Iowa to visit relatives. Mrs. Fannie Harding visits Washington with sister. Mrs. S Moritz and Mildred go to Chicago for a few days. Mrs. C B Antes and daughter arrive from Fairfield to stay with the Schreckengasts. Mrs. Fred Clarke visits Ft Dodge to see Morris home. J C Clarke heads to Sigourney and Ottumwa for business. Arthur Leacox and spouse celebrate tenth anniversary. An Epworth League illustrated lecture on prison life is set for Monday October 14 with admission 25 and 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Engledinger
Tipton
McGhan
New London
Iowa
Fannie Harding
Washington
S. Moritz
Mildred
Chicago
C. B. Antes
Fairfield
A. F. Schreckengast
Fred Clarke
Ft. Dodge
C. R. Morris
J. C. Clarke
Sigourney
Ottumwa
Arthur Leacox
Local Notes from Pleasant Hill Church and Area
Oct 8 notes include Clyde Hillhouse traveling to Norfolk for a Christian church meeting and Jamestown exposition visit planned. A. E. Armstrong returns from Illinois. Louis and Fred Anderson and wives visit John Hill home. Mrs Hafferty arrives from Ollie Iowa for a stay with D. L. Stuart. Mrs Reubsam and two daughters depart for Washington to attend Catholic school. Sunday school convention at Pleasant Hill largely attended. Lou and Dorothy Jugenheimer visit E. G. Mason home in Washington. D. L. Stuart relatives visit Keswick and Des Moines households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Hillhouse
Norfolk
Christian Church
Inllinois
Louis Anderson
Fred Anderson
John Hill House
Hafferty
Ollie
Iowa
D. L. Stuart
Wm. Reubsam
Washington
Pleasant Hill
Lou
Dorothy Jugenheimer
E. G. Mason
Des Moines
Keswick
Local residents make short visits around town
Oct. 8 reports Dr. J. H. Hull of Washington as a business visitor. S. P. Gordon and Wm. Randall left for Missouri. David Gordon departed for Brookville Mo. Mrs. H Hull and daughter Nellie went to Washington for several days. H Manners returned from Hubbard Iowa. J. M. Huston and Rev. W. W. G. Robertson were visitors today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Hull
Washington
S. P. Gordon
Wm. Randall
Missouri
David Gordon
Brookville
Company A Reunion Sends Twenty to Keota
An even twenty left for Keota to attend the annual Company A 25th Iowa reunion at the John M. Wright residence. The travelers include Col. and Mrs. D. J. Palmer Capt. J. A. Young and multiple couples and individuals. The Commercial club holds its regular meeting at 8 PM with the board at 7:30 PM. Mrs. Shannon and Mrs. Denison plan further travel to Sigourney Des Moines and Valley Junction after the reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Company A
Iowa
John M. Wright
D. J. Palmer
J. A. Young
R. Pp. Lewis
W. A. Shannon
F. M. Denison
Michael Baker
John Baker
Gilmore Vincent
Sigourney
Des Moines
Valley Junction
City Council Elects Fire Wardens At Regular Meeting
The city council met in regular session last evening. On recommendation of Fire Chief Chas. Davis, wardens for four wards were elected: George McClellan, Orie Turner, John Davidson, and LeRoy Schilling. The treasurers report was read and filed. Juror notices were announced for local residents J. E. Lemmon, H. T. Reynolds, and Edward Deeds. The meeting noted reports from C A Dewey and J E Bovee on the Iowa League of Municipalities. Johnson’s bakery advertised as offering the finest line of bakery goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Davis
George McClellan
Orie Turner
John Davidson
LeRoy Schilling
C. A. Dewey
J. E. Bovee
Iowa League of Municipalities
Council Bluffs
Local Notices and Movements Around Town
Local items report various residents traveling or visiting. J W Maxwell went to Havre this morning. Perry Davison left for Coppock on business. Harry White arrived from Ainsworth and departed on the Branch. Frank Sage and son left for Cotter for a short visit. Margaret Hofsteater arrived from Ainsworth for a day in the city. EB Wilson and wife left for Keokuk to visit briefly. Mrs Shadegg arrived from Minneapolis for a visit at the Barden home. J C McCartney and H Oo Gren left for Ft Madison on Washington Land Co business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson's Bakery
Perry Davison
Coppock
Harry White
Ainsworth
Frank Sage and Son
Cotter
Margaret Hofsteater
City
EB. G. Wilson
Burlington
Keokuk
Shadegg
Minneapolis
Minn
S. BR
J.C. McCartney
H. Oo. Gren
Ft. Madison
The
Washington Land Co
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uTvar
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Marion T. Anderson
J. H. Humvon
Amouth
China
Jf. K. Bea
2Nd Ave
Frank Stewart
Boyd Berdo
Washington County Savings Bank
Journal
East Main St
Carpet Cleaning Co
Cb&q
West Burlington
J. A. Carney
the County News
Makina
POST
Windsor
Talleyrand
Kalona
Muscatine
Muscatine High School
Board of Education
Richmond
Frank McGuigan
Oskaloosa
Mintonye
Opera House
W. F. Mann
Marie DeBeau
and Hiss
Ruth Rayne
P L. Brefore
Pempes
J. HO
Ricks
Bbc
Grace Will
Thorou Bhation
Panertsk
Tiret
Cedar Rapids 8 Bank
Havre
Crawfordsville
Commercial Club
Ecru
J. Rothschild & Co
Federal Court
J. E. Lemmon
H. T. Reynolds
Edward Deeds
Brighton
Johnson's
R. A. Riley
J. W. Maxwell
Steck
H. F. Stege
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