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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1909

Page

5

Local Social Notes From Exchanges Highlight Visits

J N Fleak returns home to Washington after a Monday visit with sister Miss Bright. Mrs Anna Terry and children Ack and Helen travel from Fasting. Lulu Anderson and baby visit Washington, staying with her parents. J Martin and wife from Washington visit, with departure that evening. other residents also mentioned.

J. N. Fleak Washington Brighton Enterprise Anna Terry Ack Helen Brighton

Washington Visit Highlights Local Callers

Mrs. S. B. Dewey drove in from Washington Wednesday to visit Mrs. Mae Cushman. The office records a pleasant call from these good people. Walter Coppock of Washington was in the city yesterday visiting relatives and friends. Fairfield Journal, Oct. 8.

S. B. Dewey Washington Mae Cushman Walter Coppock Relaves and Fairfield S. M. McFarland F. L. Helvie Ainsworth Winfield

Fairfield spectator knocked unconscious at football game

Mrs Donald McGregor of Fairfield was knocked down and rendered unconscious by a hard tackle during the Fairfield versus Ibia football game. She recovered, with no serious injuries expected. Ainsworth Clipper, Oct. 8.

Donald McGregor Faireld Fairfield Ibia Ainsworth Clipper

George Haffner Returns from Washington Visit

George Haffner went back to his farm in Washington Friday morning after staying here overnight. wkKuk County News, Oct. 8.

George Haffner Washington wkKuk County News

Keeley of Washington Referred Home Yesterday

Local brief notes Keeley of Washington was referred home yesterday after appearing in court. Court handling and details remain unclear. Keokuk County notes dated October are cited in the fragment.

Imi Keeley Washington Keokuk County

Great Inducements. Rule Spot-Do and a Cozy Pool Offer

Fragmentary note repeats a tease of home promises in a district pool setting. The text hints at inducements and daily meals but lacks concrete names, dates, or verifiable facts for a full archival item.

Bank Examiner Ira Sproull Resigns to Join St Louis Bank

Ira M. Sproull, long time State Bank Examiner from this city, resigns after two and a half years to take a higher post at Central National Bank in St. Louis with deposits around eight million dollars. He starts work on the 15th and will relocate his family soon. Sproull began in banking at First National in 1887 and later helped organize Wayland Savings Bank before joining Citizens Savings Bank and later becoming State Bank Examiner.

Ira M. Sproull Central National Bank St. Louis Mr. Sproull Sproull Washington First National Bank Wayland Savings Bank Wayland Citizens Savings Bank State Bank

Many People Visit and Return Home From Winfield Trip

Local notes list numerous residents and visitors traveling to and from Winfield and surrounding towns. Entries mention Miss Mary Hatch, Miss Martha Porter, Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Barden moving to Minneapolis, and several others returning from trips or attending events.

Mary D. Hatch Winfield

Sermon on Service at Second United Presbyterian Church

At Second Church services for communion preparation were led by Rev. J. C. Marshall of Calamity. He preached a sermon on Service stating Christ's example to follow and urging personal work, with afternoon service at 2 30.

J. C. Marshall Columbus City Second United Presbyterian Church Christ

Kellogg Selected for G A R Staff Honor

Captain J. J. Kellogg of Iowa receives a signal honor from Samuel R. Van Sant commander of the G A R United States. He is named to Van Sant’s staff as Iowa’s sole member and will enjoy a trip to Atlantic City this summer as part of the appointment.

J. J. Kellog United States Samuel R. van Sant Kellogg van Sant Iowa Atlantic City

How to Freshen White Furs at Home

White furs can be cleaned at home by laying the fur on a clean white cloth and dampening with alcohol. Rub French chalk into the hairs, roll in a cloth for twenty four hours, then shake out and remove chalk completely with a clean steel comb and brush through.

Church Services and Annual Meeting Notice

Public worship at 11 a m and 7 p m with Sunday school at 9 30 B Y P A at 6 The Lord's Supper will be observed after the morning service The annual meeting of the church and congregation will be held Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock All are welcome Seats free.

Worship Services and Programs at Local Church

Morning service at 11 sermon on Pathmakers evening service at 7 sermon on Gospel Goods soloists Wilma Rowe and Claire Dewey Sunday school 9 40 Junior Endeavor 3 30 Senior Endeavor 6 invitation for new members Pastor John C Abels leads.

Wilma Rowe Claire Dewey Senifor Endeavor John C. Abels

Sabbath Services Schedule With Rev W F Graham

The schedule lists Sabbath school at 0 45 AM and morning preaching at 11 AM with communion. Junior class at 4 30 PM and senior at 5 45 PM precede the evening sermon at 7 PM. Rev W F Graham of West Chester will preach at both morning and evening services.

W. F. Graham Eugene West Chester W. O. Fisher Graham

Methodist Episcopal Church Schedule

Sunday school at 9 50. Class meeting at 10 50. Morning service at 11 with subject A Live Church. Junior League at 3 50. Epworth League at 6 45. Evening service at 7 with subject The Young Woman Her Mission.

For Sale Journal Wanted by City Bus Line

Classified notice invites readers to call Phone No. 589 Black to place sale orders with Frank Rogers. The address field remains to be provided.

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Stetson Florsheim Wright and Douglas Toledo Ohio FOX & Dewey Lulu Anderson Babe Ashington Mrs LaMotte Odt J. Martin Marn Brighton Enprise I. W. Sproull Frey Wal Cherryholmes Martha Porter Guy Stichter City T. W. Rickey Crawfordsville A. R. Dewey Mt. Pleasant P. E. QO Mary Gray Havre D. C. Birney S. B. Barden Minneapolis Minn J. S. Robertson C. A. Dewey Davenport Elizabeth Watson Living Lake A. M. Cruze Keokuk Lois Baird Pearl Hinkle Ethel Hinkle Charles Hinkle Methodist A. C. Fuller, Jr Dows Wilmington Delaware New Jersey New York Prof A. C. Fuller W. S. Gardner A. M. Gardner Lexington Chris Wenger Harry Moore Wellman E. J. Stewart Superior Nebraska Ruth Brown Beulah Sheridan Columbus Junction Elizabeth McChurchh Frank George Homes Hollister Lemmon Edmund D. Morrison James van Osdel Oxford, Nebr J. A. Carden Ed Kiburz South Dakota Montana H. T. Nutt J. W. Harding Mr. Carden Mr. Loweth Supt. McDonald Barnoske W. E. Duckett Milwaukee First Baptist First Presbyterian Fikst U Methodist Episcopal Frank Rogers Merit Critical Fox & Dewey’s Zoc
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