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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1907

Page

5

Doctor offers free medical services in Washington Iowa

Dr Geo Sitter, with training from New York University and Bellevue Medical College, opens a permanent Washington Iowa office offering free professional services until November 1. He will perform consultations, examinations, minor surgeries, and treatments at cost only, with no charges for those in need. He guarantees cureable cases and will advise against useless treatment when incurable. Office Roberts Block, 8th Street Southeast corner. Cedar Rapids Savings Bank reference.

Geo New York University Bellevue Hospital Medical College New York Post Graduate Medical School Mo. Pacific R. Y U. 8 Washington Iowa

Weekend Ball Games At Southeast Park End In Visitors Wins

Saturday afternoon at the Southeast ball park the Academy faced Ainsworth at 1 30 and Haskins at 3 30. The home team, missing key players, fought hard but the visitors proved stronger in both games. Final scores were Academy 8 over Ainsworth 13 and Academy 0 to Haskins 17.

Ball Park Ainsworth Haskins Academy Ainsworth— Boyer P M. Richards P Brown C Rhea Lathrop Glasgow Wooley Guthrie Ss Coch Rf Clancy Elwell Boyer P Spalding C Richards Art Lathrop Badham Tom Lathrop Ss McConnell Sf Coch Miles Foster Sands Evert Foster

Chrysanthemum Show Planned at Keck Greenhouses

The Fortnightly club and Keck Flora Co plan a chrysanthemum show at the Keck greenhouses in southeast Washington early next week with a proceeds split to fund city park beautification. Keck funds 25 000 chrysanthemums and a wide display of roses palms ferns carnations and other plants. Refreshments will be served at the Keck home near the greenhouses and the venue will be prepared to show off the blooms. Further announcements will follow.

Keck Flora Co Keck Washington

County News Roundup of Local Doings and Day's Events

The county paper reports on community happenings from various correspondents. Notes cover local meetings, social events, promotions, weather impacts, and everyday civic activities across towns in the region.

Local Society News and Death Notices

The column lists residents and visitors with trips to Washington and Kansas, arrivals from Wyman and Vancouver, and social visits. It notes W. J. Hawthorne of Sterling, Kan died of typhoid fever with funeral plans in Sterling. family members attend. A birth is reported for Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Holmes.

Okmulgee Couple Visited Sister After Jamestown Expo Trip

Mr and Mrs W L McKee of Okmulgee Indian Territory were Sunday visitors at the home of her sister Mrs J J Bailey. They were en route home from a visit at the Jamestown exposition and other eastern points.

W. L. McKee Okmulgee, I. T J. J. Bailey Jamestown Exposition

Washington Visitors Stir in Town

J. M. Maxwell of Washington was in town today. R. T. McCall arrived this morning from Washington to visit his friend John Huston.

J. M. Maxwell Washington R. T. McCall John Huston

Local Social News From Keota And Nearby

The Misses Blanche and Nelle Hess traveled to Washington to visit their father. Mrs. T. A. Bailey and children of Washington visited relatives in Keota. The Lottie McMullin party and Roy Carris family stayed with Joln Linen hosts. Keosaqua visitors Anna and Charley Schreckengast spent a few days with relatives. Joe Neal of Des Moines visiting his mother Emily Neal. Walter Helscher returned from Chicago after buying goods for Bower and Sanders. Keswick beat Keota in a football game 17 to 0 at Stewart's pasture. Mrs. George Helscher leaves for Burlington for several days.

Blanche Nelle Hess Washington T. A. Bailey Lottie McMullin Roy Carris Joln Linen Anna Schreckengast Charley Schreckengast Keosauqua Joe

Caldwell Community Notes Share Visits and News

Mrs J R Maxwell and her children with her mother Mrs Mc Caleb of Washington visited the J L Mayer and B McCaleb homes for several days, with a Saturday dance at Jim Banks' and goodbyes as H P Deal’s health keeps others in charge. Bernice Mangold visited Mae McCaleb, while Dr H E Marrs left for a new home at Haskins.

J. R. Maxwell McCaleb Washington J. L. Mayer B. McCaleb Jim Banks H. P. Deal Bernice Mangold Mae McCaleb H. E. Marr Haskins

William Hawthorne Dies in Sterling Kansas After Brief Illness

William Hawthorne died Friday at his new Sterling Kansas home after a short typhoid illness. He and his family moved there three weeks ago seeking a location with good schools for their children. Born in Belmont County Ohio, he resided in Crawfordsville for years and left behind a wide circle of friends. He is survived by wife and three children Hugh Zilla and Mabel. His brother James Hawthorne of Crawfordsville and Mrs. M J Maxwell of this city attended the funeral in Sterling.

William Hawthorne Crawfordsville Sterling Kansas James Hawthorne M. J. Maxwell Besdes Hugh Zilla Mabel

National Corn Exposition to Be Held in Chicago

The National Corn Exposition will take place at the Coliseum in Chicago from October 5 to 19. It promises the largest display of its kind with over 50 thousand dollars in prizes and numerous awards for state class exhibitors. A special 1 000 prize will go to the best fifty ears of corn, plus other prizes for various corn growing exhibits.

Coliseum Chicago Illinois Naval Reserve Band Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Goa Rvice F. A. Miller

Local News Highlights From Ainsworth Region

W A Birney travels to Albia on business. Miss Maud Chilcote sails to Burlington. James Turbott arrives from Ainsworth on No 1. Ed Page of Columbus Junction visits relatives. Mr. and Mrs J T Matthews visit Ainsworth. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Minick spend Sunday at Lohberger home Riverside. Mrs I Steel and Ruth of Riverside call on Saturday. Miss Kate Burris visits Ottumwa sister Mrs W A Cowell. R L McGugin in Des Moines and Valley Junction for business. McKilgore returns to West Chester school work. Cora Tuescher Keota and Jennie Cook West Chester arrive on Firefly. Rev Fred Elliot of Waterloo to conduct meetings next week at Second United Presbyterian. Fred Van Sickle returns to Oska Joosa after visit with parents. G Lawson Fisher leaves for Wall Lake Swift & Co manager post after diphtheria recovery. A N Eower Centerville, formerly of this city, visits daughter Mrs George Fulton northwest of city. en route home from Pennsylvania and Ohio.

Jake Minick Lohberger Riverside I. ©. Steel Ruth Kate Burris W. A. Cowell Ottumwa R. L. McGugin Des Moines Valley Junction McKilgore West Chester Cora Tuescher Keota Jennie Cook Fred van Sickle Oska Joosa A. VanSickle G. Lawson Fisher Wall Lake Iowa Swift & Co A. N. Eower Centerville George Fulton Pennsylvania Ohio

Local residents arrive and visit in the city

Miss Grace Walker arrives from Ainsworth. Elmer Bush of Richmond visits with friends. J. O. Matthews from Ainsworth visits. Mrs. Sherd Wilson near Riverside shops. Oscar Jones arrives from Cotter to resume school. Miss Nellie Williams from Columbus Junction visits. Miss Byrdie McElroy visits over Sunday near Brighton. Ehler and Marguerite Biskamp spend Sunday at Dr J M Chittam home in Richmond. Mrs. Dr. J M Chittam visits Mrs. G H Biskamp. Architect E C Rupp travels to Crawfordsville on business. Mr and Mrs Ben Briley arrive from Columbus Junction. George Townsend returns to Rock Island after visiting. Ray Simpson returns home near Centerville after month with Lowa Gas and Electric Co. Mrs Thomas Charlton and daughter depart for visit at John Cannon’s in Wyman. Pearl Gardner arrives from Ainsworth to resume work at the Academy. J H McCleary leaves Crawfordsville for Sac City to attend Presbyterian synod.

John Long Frank Young Edna Lizzie Jeannette Nina Wooley Morehead Nina J. H. Huston Jessie Anderson J.B. McCoy D. H. Griffith Hugh Davis Marie John Williams Alice Jack Fletcher Washington Margaret Twinam Wyman W. J. Hawthorne Sterling Kan James Hawthorne Ella Porter Ainsworth Ollie Armstrong Ella Proudfit Merle M. E. DeLong Daisy McFarland Frank Anderson Titus McElhinney Hawthorne Anna Forist Iowa Falls T. M. Holmes Jobin Paschal Mary Walker Margaret Stull L. L.teas J. H. McCleary Sac City Synod of the Presbyterian Church Edith Hassan Kansas John M. Huston Vancouver Wash Winfield Grace Walker Elmer Bush Richmond J. O. Matthews Sherd Wilson Near Riverside Nellie Williams Columbus Junction Byrdie McElroy Brighton Ehler Marguerite Biskamp J.m.chittam J. M. Chittam Richond G. H. Biskamp E. C. Rupp Crawfordsville Ben Briley George Townsend Rock Island Ray Simpson Centerville Lowa Gas and Electric Co Thomas Charlton Miss Charlton John Cannon Pearl Gardner Academy Iowa Presbyterian Synod

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