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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1907
Page
8
Local Notes From Noble Area Outline Social Visits
Miss Effie Johnson of Burlington visits sister Mrs E H Cuming. Mrs Andrew Rinner returns from Washington DC after six weeks with relatives. Mr and Mrs Caleb Munson drive to Washington with Mrs Joel Zingg and Wade Hauff man visiting there. Ed Rinner and children visit Washington on Thursday. John Griffith of Missouri arrives to visit mother Mrs Mahala Griffith. Ball sale near Shiloh neighborhood attracts attention. Newaord section foreman leaves Burlington for Des Moines. Clarence Moore now in charge. L Miller moves into bought property. L Leeper moves into former residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Johnson
Burlington
E. H. Cuming
Andrew Rinner
Washington
D. C
Caleb Munson
Joel Zingg
Wade Hauffman
Ed Rinner
Mary
Dave Rinner
John Griffith
Missouri
Mahala Griffith
Atte RA Ball
Shiloh
Newaord
Des Moines
Clarence Moore
DPD
L. Miller
G. Saunders
L. Leeper
PD. L. Miller
Marsh and Ball sale profits top two thousand five hundred
Rural Route Two reports a Marsh and Ball sale with receipts over 2500 dollars. Rev James Priestnal visited Eureka church members while attending Pleasant Hill convention drew a large crowd and fine program. Frank McKune family returned from Taylor county trip. Priestnal and choir sang Saved by Grace. Beaty family visited Herring home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Priestnal
Eureka
Pleasant Hill
Frank McKune
Manuel
Taylor County
Local Personal Notes From Ainsworth And Washington
Mrs. G. C. Ebner and daughter Dale shopped in Washington. Grace Stinson of Winfield arrived to visit her sister Mrs. John McFarland Sr. and family. Mrs. W. S. Smiley and son Earl visited relatives in Washington. Charney Maxwell of Avoca and John Maxwell of Crawfordsville called on friends. Mrs. T. Riley returned home to Burlington after a visit. Mr. and Mrs. Thos Marr hosted about twenty five relatives for dinner with pumpkin decorations. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Louis Marr and daughter Elia of Keota and Mrs. E. G. Wilson of Washington. Jerome Wilcox returned from Illinois. Mrs. Clarke Nelson and son Lyle returned from Burlington where Lyle received treatment. Mrs. Henry Lee of Washington visited her parents. Mrs. Bart Gregory and daughter Mary returned from St. Anthony Kansas. James, Frank and Kate Glover returned from Washington for Mr. Lease’s funeral. Bertha Brown visited Louie Dusenberry in Washington. Mrs. S. Moritz and daughter Mildred returned from Chicago. Martha Dayton and Mrs. Edmunds of Chicago visited West Chester. Miss Cora Teuscher and Dave Teuscher returned from Washington to their mother’s home. Edith Dayton returned from Mt. Vernon after attending Cornell College. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Coffman and daughter Margaret visited Washington. High school youths enjoyed a marshmallow roast at Miss Amy Gardner’s country home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Ebner
Dale
Washington
Grace Stinson
Winfield
John McFarland
W. S. Smiley
Earl
Will Maxwell
Avoca
Charney
John Maxwell
Crawfordsville
Burlington
Thos. Marr
Marr
Louis Marr
Elia
Keota
Jerome Wilcox
Illinois
Clarke Nelson
Lyle
Doctor Young
Henry Lee
Shaff
Bart Gregory
Mary
St. Anthony
Kansas
James Glover
Frank Glover
Kate Glover
Lease
Bertha Brown
Louie Dusenberry
Moritz
Mildred
Chicago
Martha Dayton
Edmunds
West Chester
Cora Tuescher
Dave Teuscher
Edith Dayton
Mt. Vernon
Cornell College
Roy Coffman
Margaret
Amy Gardner
Red Band Coffee No 25 Pack Promises Rich Flavor
A vintage ad urges buyers to try a pack of Red Band Coffee No 25, claiming it is the most delicious coffee ever at a price of 25 cents. The catchy pitch highlights flavor to entice customers.
Windsor Grocery Hosts Rose Social At Henderson Home
A rose social gathered last night at the Henderson residence in Windsor as residents enjoyed an evening of community fellowship and refreshments. Alex Henderson hosted the event, with neighbors sharing stories and light music amid decorative blooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Henderson
Kalona Social News Highlights October Visitors
Mrs. Charlie Brown returns home after a short stay. John Frank relocates to Riverside. Miss Jimson comes back to Iowa City after visiting the Sil Sharpe home. Clod Carpenter moves into Mrs. Hyatt's vacant house near the railroad. Miss Tomlinson returns from Cedar Rapids. Fred Skola returns from a trip to South Dakota. Mrs. Dr. J. E. Wells attends her mother Mrs. Sheriff’s funeral in Geneseo, Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Yoder celebrate the birth of a son on October 7. Henry Brown of Lone Tree visits Kalona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Brown
John Frank
Riverside
Miss Jimson
Iowa City
Sil Sharpe
Clod Carpenter
Hyatt
Miss Tomlinson
Cedar Rapids
Fred Skola
South Dakota
J. E. Wells
Kalona
Sheriff
Geneseo
A. J. Yoder
Henry Brown
Lone Tree
Well Known United Presbyterian Minister Dies in Lodi Wis
J T Matthews learns his brother in law the Rev J M Acheson died at his Lodi Wisconsin home last night after a brief illness. Acheson a Lincoln Iowa native born 1859 served at multiple Iowa parishes before moving to Lodi in 1907. He was educated at Monmouth College and Xenia Seminary leaving a family of wife and two children. Interment expected at Ainsworth with service in Lodi likely Sunday or Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian
Lodi, Wir
J.T. Matthews
J. M. Acheson
Lodi
Wis
Acheson
Washington
W. R. Sawhill
Iowa
Zwingle
Dubuque County
Monmouth College
Keokuk
Garnet
Blue Mound
Kan
Winterset
Boyden
Pols Grove
Zion
Savanna
Xenia Seminary
Heas
Samuel Matthews
Ainsworth
John M
Eunice
R. H. Acheson
West Hoboken
N. J
J. L. Acheson
Pine Bush
N. Y
Mr. Acheson
Masons Pass Through On Return From Davenport
A party of Oskaloosa Scottish Rite Masons traveled home from Davenport where they attended a convention of the Scottish Rite Masons this week. The group, numbering about thirty in the class for the degree, included William H. Nicola John K. Cunningham George P. Bertsch Allan S. Cunningham and Peter A. Quackenbush. Nicola is a railroad conductor K Cunningham a dispatcher S Cunningham an Oskaloosa operator and Quackenbush a railroad engineer. Bertsch is an Oskaloosa pharmacist. John T. Davies of Fairfield joined the party and returned home on No. 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
William H. Nicola
City
John K. Cunningham
George P. Bertsch
Allan S. Cunningham
Peter A. Quackenbush
Mr. Nicola
J. K. Cunningham
A. S. Cunningham
Oskaloosa
P. A. Quackenbush
G. P. Bertsch
John T. Davies
Fairfield
Merton Teeter Recovers From Appendi citis Operation
Mrs. Merton Teeter reports Merton Teeter underwent an appendicitis operation Thursday in Chicago. The procedure revealed a worse condition than thought, but he is rapidly improving and friends here expect a full recovery soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merton Teeter
Chicago
Merton
Weather forecast for Wisconsin Iowa and Michigan
The forecast calls for continued cool conditions tonight with fair skies for most regions. Temperatures will be slightly warmer in Wisconsin and Iowa, with rising winds and a chance of light clouds across Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Needless Ceremony at Bobby Hunt Party
Peter hides at a party while his mother rounds him up in front of Washstana. He quips about a bath as his mother insists on cleanliness. Peter reflects on whether the gathering was truly informal after Bobby's mother reportedly said so over the phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
Bobby Hunt
Eter
Bobby
Against Negro Bishops. Buffalo Genesee conference vote
At the Genesee conference in Buffalo on October 12 the church debate asked whether to endorse electing colored individuals for colored conferences. The motion was defeated 18 to 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Genesee Conference
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Preservation tips for delicate fabrics in home canning
The note suggests soaking scraps in a jar with water and oil and slow baking in a moderate oven for one to two hours to make a jelly. It also mentions a covered jar kept for washing delicate laces embroideries and handkerchiefs that should not be rubbed with soap.
Cubs Win World Series Game In Detroit As Chance Plays On
The Cubs defeated Detroit 6 to 5 in the fourth world series game. Chance continued after hurting his hand, giving Chicago a 3-1 lead in the best of seven. Attendance was about 11,206 as Chicago paces toward the championship with one more win possible. Other scores: St Louis 7 American 2. Boston 6 League 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cubs
Detroit
Chance
St. Louis
Boston
St. Loui
Canal opening celebrated at Sterling and Rock Falls
Normal opening of the Illinois and Mississippi canal, known as the Hennepin canal, is celebrated in Sterling and Rock Falls. The canal runs from near Hennepin on the Illinois river to the Mississippi near Rock Island with a feeder at Sterling tapping the Rock river. The feeder is navigable and as large as the main channel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
Hennepin Canal
Rock Walls
Tlinois River
Hennepin
Mississippi
Rock Island
Sheffield
Beets Show Record Weights Grown By Nash And Snots
In Genesee county farmers Nash and Snots report record beets near lint city. Nash exhibited a seven pound beet while Snots had a six pound specimen. Also in Wabash on Oct 12 an itinerant chicken thief, Charles Ferguson, was jailed after police found his wagon loaded with 1 050 Plymouth Rock chickens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esee County
Charles Nash
Joln Snots
Nash
Wabash
Charles Ferguson
Plymouth Rock
Flooded France Sees Improvement Amid Rising Waters
Report notes condition in flooded French regions improves slight as waters either hold steady or recede. In other news the Disciples of Christ meet in Norfolk with thousands of delegates in attendance. Milwaukee Evangelical Conference elects J Streng bishop. Pierre South Dakota holds land draw registration for Lower Brule at 3100. Reynolds Bank of Valdez Alaska closes, assets said to cover obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
International Missionary Convention of the Disciples of Christ
Norfolk
J. Streng
Cleveland
Wmvaangelical Messenger
Milwaukee Evangelical Conference
Pierre
S. D
International Association of Fire Chiefs
Seston
Washington
H. 3. Reynolds
Reynolds’ Bank of
Valdez
Alaska
Local notes and business travel in Phoenix area
I Z Wonderly of Crawfordsville visited the city for business. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Foster planned a Sunday visit to Fairfield. Charley King arrived from Muscatine for a short stay on business. Rev S K Coates departed for Eldon to conduct a meeting tomorrow. J P Thomas advertises cheap land across a district with 58 bu per acre wheat yields at 80c per bushel, selling land at 12.50 to 18.50 per acre in Washington Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Foster
Fairfield
Charley King
Muscatine
J. P. Thomas
Washington
Iowa
N. W. Corner Square
King’s 400 Royal Guard Women Train As Lance Beaters
The king of Siam employs a bodyguard of 400 female soldiers who enter royal service at thirteen and stay until twenty five. They are then moved to reserve and are expertly trained in lance use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aimee
Wey Adress
Atlanta
King of
Siam
Reverend George D. Rogers Returns from Evangelistic Services
The Rev. George D. Rogers arrived home this morning from Louisa Center where he assisted in special evangelistic services during the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Rogers
Louisa Ceter
Mrs Glover Returns to Keota After Funeral
Mrs Glover returned to her home at Keota this morning after attending the funeral of her brother, the late E R Lease. Her sister Martha Gray accompanied her and will visit for a short time at Keota.
Also Mentioned on This Page
T. R Beenblossom
Ethel Waters
Grace
John Beaty
Jim Herring
POST
Windsor Arocery
Weathaer
Flint
Steck
Just
H. F. Stege
Phoenix
Johnson's
I. Z. Wonderly
S. K. Coates
Eldon
Royal Tailors of
West
R. A. Riley
Eichelbergers Music Store
Kelly
Mason Transfer & Storage Co
Washington, Iowa
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