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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1903

Page

4

Modern Woodmen Social Draws Large Local Crowd

A large crowd attended the Modern Woodmen of America social at Their Hall last evening with music speeches and lunch. The event was the first of its kind in years and drew about 150 people including members and families from the local camp and country neighbors.

Woodmen of America Frank Neal Sam Harden J. A. Work M. Meek Consul Thompson Wake Neal Will Sutherland Joby Teeter Alice Gillett Chas. Parkinson M. Anderson Solo Grover Neiswanger Nina Isenhart Fiano Fritz Eichelberger Jesse Moriarty Lester Kanouss Frank Webb Jacob Simmering Means & Stichter

Women's Missionary Society Meant at Mrs Hamilton Home

The Woman's Missionary society of the First U. P. church held an all day meeting at Mrs. Hamilton's home on Thursday October 8. Members enjoyed a social forenoon and a shared dinner. At 2 PM the program continued with a talk by Mr. Ross on the Woman's Board and the Freedmen's Mission. 44 members responded with 26.50 in offerings.

Woman's Missionary Society of the First U. P Hamilton Ross

Regents Must Resign From State University Board

Iowa City article notes Regents Thomas Hanley of Tipton Shirley Gilliland of Glenwood and H K Evans of Corydon nominated for state senate seats and will resign regent posts upon election. Gubernatorial appointees to fill terms until May 1 next term. Also brief items on beer empties reception rules and local moves including Mrs A Gaston arrival, residency changes, Craig promotion, and road work plans.

Iowa City Thomas RB. Hanley Tipton Shirley Gilliland Glenwood Board of Regents The State University Senate Cumtains H. K. Evans Corydon

Local News Briefs From Kalona and Nearby

Oct. 7 roundup notes Charlie Shradel has bought the Wagner property and will move his family to town. Miss Tillie Katlous stayed with her uncle Chas Shradel. A large cloak sale occurred at Edmondson's. Albert Sharpe and wife visited. Miss Josie Mara visited at the Shradel home. Verna Dierdorf visited the county seat. Thomas Brewer becomes new Route 3 mail carrier. Chas Mehee and Arthur Page of Richmond attended Cedar Rapids carnival.

Charlie Shradel Joseph Wagner Wagner Tillie Katlous Chas, Shradel Edmondson Albert Sharpe Josie Mara Verna Dierdorf Clark Miller Clark Sidlar Washington Thomas Brewer Chas. Mehee Arthur Page Richmond Cedar Rapids

Local notes from Neola and surrounding area

Oct and Mrs Maggie Raty visit J N Pick in Iowa. Neola elevator framework rises as W P Shaffer builds a barn. Five stock cars ship from Haskins, one car inbound Tuesday. Milwaukee train passes through Haskins with Keeley and Gen. Agt. Tyler inspecting new town. Mrs KE Annas improves after illness. Henry Boyd moves to new home. Milwaukee stock yard paving completed. Wm Beardsley purchases goods eastbound. Rural Route Two: Mrs George Johnson visits Will Johnson’s. J B Bidwell and Wm Edwards in Idaho buying horses. Howard Hopping adds to barn. M Beenblossom buys cattle from Charley Gorham. Mrs Alex Smithin from Newkirk Oklahoma visits Eliza Beenblossom. Mrs O B Rehmer and Ira visit Grace Hill. Mrs James Marsh’s sister from Ottumwa visits. Mr Godwin stricken with apoplexy and very low. Joe Wolfe and George Brown hold a sale. prices for mares noted.

Neola W. P. Shaffer Haskins Keeley Tyler Milwaukee KE. K Annas Henry Boyd George Johnson West Chester Will Johnson J.B. Bidwell Wim. Edwards Idaho Howard Hopping M. Beenblossom Charley Gorham Alex Smithin Newkirk Oklahoma Eliza Beenblossom O. BK. Rehmer Ira Grace Hill James Marsh Ottumwa Godwin Joe Wolfe George Brown

Residents and Visitors Reported in Winfield News

Oct and J B Crooks返回 Washington today. Walt Cherryholmes of Washington was a city visitor. Miss Emma Ramseyer arrived yesterday for a visit at the John Witting home. Miss Fiora Hopengardner guests of her sister Mrs R G Kelsey. Rr F Brown attends soldiers reunion at Winfield. M Slocum and Sheriff Teeter visit. A pie supper at Sunset school house raised about 8.50 hosted by Miss Lida Booth. Alice Hobart visits Winfield. Mrs Gormley and Mrs Chas Laffer guests. Oct and Mrs Lawrence Daugherty returned from North English after mother’s death. Mrs BK Martin returns from Illinois visit. Mrs J L Dayton of West Ches- (text cut)

J. B. Crooks Washington Walt Cherryholmes Emma Ramseyer John Witting Fiora Hopengardner R. G. Kel Sey F. Brown Winfield M. ©. Slocum Sheriff Teeter Sunset School Lida Booth Alice Hobart Gormley Chas. Laffer Lawrence Daugherty North English BK. P. Martin Inllinois J. LD. Dayton West Ches

Local Visitors and Wedding Attendees Gather in Delta

George McCartney arrived in Delta today after a visit here. Fred Bragg was a business visitor yesterday. Mr and Mrs A K Spaulding and son Fred attended the Erdice Wickham wedding here Wednesday. Mrs Spaulding will remain for a longer visit.

Ter George McCartney Delta Fred Bragg A. K. Spaulding Fred Erdice-Wickham Spaulding Will Raemin

Washington notes and local society items from Wellman Advance

Miss Bell Kilgore returns to Washington. Crete Nebr visitor at Dr Droz home. M K church ladies clear 46 at chicken pie supper thanking patrons. Mrs J D Dayton visiting Keota. Jno Loftus new Milwaukee section foreman Titus. Birth: a ten pound boy to Mr and Mrs R B Gault. High School football team reception tonight. Libby Agnes Yansky to marry Anthony Escher at St Marys Riverside Oct 2? Ninth? fresco work praised at U P church by Dodder and Hoyt. Two long‑time murder fugitives captured in Poweshiek county from 1865. Caution to porch intruder. Hicks to Haskins trip. Minnie Lewis visiting northeast.

Bell Kilgore Washington Ella Crosby Smith Ella Reister R. B. Gault George Sigler Wellman Academy Jos. Yansky Libby Agnes Anthony Escher St. Mary's Church Riverside Iowa Chas. Dodder A. J. Hoyt U. P Dodder Hoyt Crawfordsville

For Rent and For Sale Classified Fragments

For Rent quiet rooms near the square with gas bath and modern amenities. For Sale family horses and stock, inquire 607 EB 2nd St. For Sale second hand organ at reasonable price, Journal office. For Sale good family horse and buggy, inquire Benz Hotel. Wanted cook, journal office. For Sale house and four lots, journal office. For Rent five living rooms, journal office.

Stanhope 2Nd St Journal Benz Hotel

Endorsement for Preparation Promises Wide Influence

A promotional notice claims strong results from a preparation, urging people with skin infections to visit the store. It asserts unqualified backing and broad impact, promising happiness as the outcome of using the product.

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