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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1909

Page

8

Local social gatherings reported in the Rose Club and homes

Miss Jeannette Cherry hosted the Rose club at her South Marion Avenue home. Mrs H F Steck and others were entertained at Mrs Fred Smith's Richland home yesterday. Miss Nettle Finney hosted friends in southwest Washington with games and music. Yeomen lodge members held a basket supper at Woodman hall with about forty attendees and a brief program. Alex Miller spoke briefly in his cheerful style.

Jeannette Cherry Rose Club South Marion Avenue H. F. Steck C. J. Wilson Harry Bell Lloyd Lytle Leigh Wallace Henry Eicher Fred Smith Richland Yeomen Lodge Woodman Hall Alex Miller

Ether and Cocaine Dangers Highlighted by Commission

Chicago reports new evidence from the Currier commission on cocaine morphine and ether habits as a federal regulation bill nears drafting. The piece details victims and methods including ether sniffing and a tragic case of Duc de Chaulnes and Theodora Shonts, plus a high society character who relies on loans at shops.

Boards of Charities and Corrections Charles W. Collins John Day World of Hope Duc de Chaulnes Theodora Shonts Panama Canal de Chaulnes

Mrs. Schuyler Livingston Hosts Ladies, Luncheon Compliment

Mrs. Schuyler Livingston entertained a group of lady friends at her north Washington home as a compliment to Mrs. Lloyd Latta of Racine Wisconsin. Attendees sewed and visited, followed by a two course luncheon served by Mrs. Livingston with help from Mrs. Ira Sproull and Mrs. Ralph Livingston.

Schuyler Livingston North Washington Lloyd Latta Racine Wisconsin Livingston Ira Sproull Ralph Livingston City Frank Wells Fairfield Maude Harrison York Nebraska Kilgore West Chester

Marriage of Miss Elizabeth Mae Kiesey to Winfield Scott Keller

Yesterday at noon at the Kiesey home in north Washington the eldest daughter Elizabeth Mae Kiesey wed Winfield Scott Keller of Winfield. Rev. A S Smith conducted the ceremony for close relatives. A sumptuous dinner followed and the couple plan to visit Illinois before settling on the groom’s Winfield farm. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Andre Miss Winnie Keller Henry Keller and David Kiesey.

William Kiesey Washington Elizabeth Mae Winfield Scott Keller Winfield A.S. Smith Methodist Church Ilinois City Mrs. Andre Winnie Keller Henry Keller David Kiesey Oquawka Ills

Social Evening Hosted by Mr and Mrs Wilson and Mrs Williams

A gathering of over 100 friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Wilson and Mrs. J Albert Williams featured informal mingling, renewed acquaintances, and new friendships. Out of town guests included Miss Madge Scott and Dr and Mrs Claude Terry among others, with a luncheon concluded before departure.

Frank L. Wilson J. Albert Williams Wilson Williams Madge Scott Des Moines Claude Terry Palo Alto C. J. Pulton Cora Porter Martha Emry Fairfield A. A B. Endicott Brighton

Maude Harrison of York Nebraska

Maude Harrison, formerly Maude Chilcote, is identified as a resident of York Nebraska in the record.

Maude Harrison Maude Chilcote York, Nebraska

P E O Chapter Meets and Poinsettia Club Gather

Chapter 1 holds all day meeting Thursday with Mrs Nora Dewey Fraternal Aid plans evening session at 8 oclock Full attendance urged Poinsettia Club meets at Mrs George Clapppers Thursday Rural Route 4 vs Rural Route 4 6 ball game planned Saturday weather permitting at southeast ball grounds Be there for the game and fun 713

Nora Dewey Poinsettia Club George Clapper

First joint meeting of two literary societies

The first joint meeting of the two literary societies was held last evening. The program was good but lengthy. A business meeting followed the literary session, adjourned after eleven. Officers were elected to serve until winter term: President Bill McCleary, vice president Louis Rinner, secretary Irene Simpson, treasurer Ralph Bunce, sergeant-at-arms Harry Taylor, usher Cloyce Kerr, critic Stella Meek.

Bill McCleary Louis Rinner Irene Simpson Ralph Bunce

Root Juice Credited With Wide Relief In Town

Local reports praise Root Juice from many residents and the Root Juice instructors for improving stomach and blood conditions. Mrs. Sarah Collins recounts relief from bloating headaches and digestive issues after using the remedy bought at Lemmon's drug store, where customers buy one bottle or three for two dollars and a half.

Sarah Collins Lemmon’s Drug Store

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