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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1909

Page

4

Local Business Deals Mark Week in Keota Area

Cal Cooper buys the Inson meat market and Dr Terry purchases Dora Downs property. Charles Risk of Fairfield acquires his sister Ellen Risk's estate. Numerous residents make visits and travels to Des Moines Washington Davenport Colorado City and Columbus Junction as families relocate and attend events.

Cal Cooper Terry Dora Downs Charles C. Risk Fairfield Ellen Risk Henry Rausher Burlington Lockridge Kemper Hoover Richland Brighton Hoover Burbon Gallery C. BE. Bennett Richand Mr. Bennett Charlie Mumper Flatty Bidwell Crawfords

Local Notices and School Baseball Result

Hoover and Richards saw timber for S. W. Jones. Mrs C H Stout and children visit Mary Jendricks. The Black Hawk boys lost to Pleasant Plain academy 2 to 7. Mrs Peterson leaving for Des Moines to join Rev. Mr. Peterson and make the city home.

Local Notes From A Week Of Visits In Town

Oct 11 reports A B Carr returning from Topeka. Mrs Laura Baker visiting relatives in Washington. evangelist L Organ begins revival meetings at 7 30 each evening. Bert Coolidge and Ervin return home after visiting Robt Kephart and Fred Selford families. Willie Miller improving after a week of serious illness. Alta Eckels visits friend Bessie Swift. Mildred and Frances Stewart from Washington visit Robt Kephart and Charles Keating families. Vera returns from two weeks in North Dakota.

A. B. Carr Topeka Kansas Laura Baker Washington Do. L. Organ Bert Coolidge Ervin Fredonia Kephart Fred Selford Willie Miller Alta Eckels Friay Bessie Swift Mildred and Francestewart Ephart Chas. Keating Vera

Mrs Smeitzer Visits From Washington Returns Home

Oct 9 Mrs Smeitzer of Washington who has been visiting with her daughter Mary Brockway here for a week returned home this morning.

Baptist church oyster supper set for Oct 25 in West Chester

The ladies of the Baptist church announce an oyster supper to be held Saturday evening Oct 25 in West Chester. A pie supper is also planned for this evening at the Dayton Grove school house.

Ladies of the Baptist Church Dayton Grove School House

Dinner honors Mr and Mrs Goble of Clearfield

Mr and Mrs R H Cunningham hosted about twenty guests at dinner in honor of Mr and Mrs J A Goble of Clearfield Iowa. Mrs John Brown and Mrs J F Buxbaum were Washington visitors. The Rev and Mrs J Currie departed for Indianola to attend a town synod meeting of the United Presbyterian church.

Cunningham J. A. Goble Clearfield John Brown J. F. Buxbaum Washington J. ©. Currie Indianola United Presbyterian Church

William Macauley Stars in The Little Homestead at Graham

Washington favorite William Macauley leads a strong cast in W. B. Patton's emotional drama The Little Homestead at the Graham tonight. Prices range 25 to 75 cents with no more big attractions booked until late October. Also on bill are Twylia Smith and Jack Mack with moving pictures and illustrated songs on Oct 14 15 16 with price 5 and 10 cents.

William Macauley Washington W. B. Patton Graham Tonight The Graham Twylia Smith Jack Mack

Marriage Licenses Issued to Four Couples

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday afternoon to Winfield Scott Keller and Miss Elizabeth Kelsey, and to Cornelius Humble and Miss Mazie Burnham.

Winfield Scott Keller Elizabeth Kelsey Cornelius Humble Mazie Burnham

Mrs Wilson and Mrs Williams Invite at Home Guests

Mrs Frank L Wilson and Mrs J Albert Williams issued invitations for an at home on Wednesday afternoon at their East Main Street home. Miss May Dodd daughter of Cephas and Mrs Dodd surprised her parents by marrying Neal Anwyl in Columbus Junction Saturday evening. They will reside at their parents home for a few weeks before moving to Columbus City.

Adja Richardson Brighton Mt. Pleasant Verne Ashby Washington Hulse S. James Stamp South Dakota Tom Bailey Eldon Isaac Schreckengast Leeper Audrey Campbell Harold Page Fairfield Dollie Moore Frank L. Wilson J. Albert Williams E. Main Street Miss May Dodd Cephas Dodd Columbus Junction Neal Anwyl Wilson Columbus City

Sunbeam Birthday fete at Rev Rogers home

The Sunbeam girls of First Baptist Church were entertained at Rev and Mrs Rogers home in honor of Miss Amy Edworthy birthday anniversary Sabbath school teacher. About twenty attended and a supper was served followed by games providing enjoyment. A surprise wedding also occurred last evening as Miss Marie Burnham wed Mr Neal Humble at Rev and Mrs Rogers home. The bride has lived with the Hebner couple and has many friends here. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs G M Humble of Corydon IA and they will reside in the city with best wishes from friends.

First Baptist Church Mrs. Rogers Amy Edworthy Marie Burnham Neal Humble George PD. Rogers Charles Hebner G. M. Humble Corydsla

First Baptist Church Plans Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of the First Baptist church and congregation is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 30 p m A full attendance is desired The Commercial Club Board of Directors will also meet as announced.

First Baptist Church Board of

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