Happenings in the County Headlines Local Life
Mrs G G Ebner shopped in Washington yesterday. M Taylor of Numa visited his father Albert Taylor last evening. Miss Teressa Stephens shopped in Washington today. Mrs William Freeland of Wapello arrived to visit friends and relatives. Mrs Matilda Gardner and son Robert departed for Pittsburg Pa. T J Easter was a business visitor in Letts between trains.
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G. G. Ebner
Washington
M. Taylor
Numa
Iowa
Albert Taylor
Teressa Stephens
William Freeland
Wapello
Matilda Gardner
Robert
Been blossom family returns from coast trip
Rural Route Two notes the Been blossom family returned last week from a coast visit. Frank Macon had a strong sale at Parks place Tuesday with high prices. A pie supper for Eureka church is planned Friday night. Rev. Richard Colliers will preach at Eureka next Sunday at 3 p.m.. Sunday school starts at 2.
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Frank Macon
Parks Place
Eureka Church
Richard Colliers
Hureka
Miss Eva Easter Attends School in Cedar Falls
Oct 14 report notes Miss Eva Easter, a student at Cedar Falls, continuing her studies at the local school as part of a routine city listing.
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Eva Easter
Cedar Failis
Oysters Offered Direct from Beds Impress Shoppers
The advertisement touts large, sweet flavored oysters shipped directly from beds in seal shipt carriers. It contrasts with the Baltimore standard and urges customers to try the season’s finest shellfish.
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Baltimore
Genuine Old Fashion Sausages and Fresh Provisions Offer
Advertisement notes pure all pork sausages and old fashioned preparation. Also sells pork veal lamb cuts, fresh fish celery pickles mustard catsup spring chickens and fowls dressed at 15c per pound.
Beckwith Concert Co to Open Lecture Series Tonight
A lecture course opens tomorrow evening in the opera house with the Beckwith Concert Co a trio of reader violinist and soloist. Local residents Mrs J H Maxwell and Lena visited Washington today while Elias Williams returned from Chicago. Capt J W Harper and J B McCoy attended the Stewart funeral at Ainsworth. church services listed for Presbyterian U P and M E groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Allen
Kk. W. Allen
Abingdon
Lil
Opera House
Beckwith Concert Co
J. H. Maxwell
Lena
Washington
Elias Williams
Chicago
J. W. Harper
J. B. McCoy
Stewart
Ainsworth
Presbyterian
U. P
M. E
Specialties Set for October Opera Cast at Washington House
The opera house presents An Unequal Match or Only a Country Girl on Wednesday October 20 produced by Yeomen lodge. Features include Jack Gordon Ralph Johnson Lucy Ashton and Edith Gordon with Mrs Gordon and Mrs Choate guiding a lively four act domestic comedy. Special performances by Vocal solo Dramatic Reading The Irish Hero of 1798 Harp and Piano by Miss Eva Crone with the Opera House Orchestra Admission 25 cents reserv ed seats 35 cents Children 15 cents.
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Opera House
Harry Choate
Yeomen Lodge
Jack Gordon
A. C. Dewey
Frank Shearer
May Campbell
Gladys Shumaker
Eva Crone
Florence Ward
Lou Baird
Pape's Diuretic Promised to Relieve Kidney and Bladder Distress
An advertisement touts Pape's Diuretic as a fast remedy for backache, kidney and bladder trouble, claiming it cleanses the urinary system and provides a cure in a fifty cent treatment. It urges readers to buy from any drug store and cites the makers Pape Thompson & Pape of Cincinnati. It also mentions a separate offer: five lectures by Prof. C. C. Nutting for one dollar, with a ticket available.
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Pape
Pape, Thompson & Pape
Cincinnati
C. C. Nutting
Iowa City
Quail Shooting Advice and Local Notes
A column on humane quail hunting emphasizes mercy for dwindling flocks and silent handling of dogs to avoid spooking birds. It mentions gauge preferences for shotguns and the importance of observing flight lines, plus local social notes detailing visits and arrivals in the city.
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Todd Russell
Novemer Outing Magazine
Public Sale on Farm West of Crawfordsville
A sale on Monday Oct 18 1909 at 10 a m offers 14 horses including mares and colts, 1 milch cow, 160 spring shoats, farm machinery set, 90 acres of corn and 40 tons hay plus household items. Terms: 12 months credit over 19 dollars, cash 10 or less, 5 percent discount for cash. notes bear 7 percent interest. Maxwell Wenger and A P Davidson are auditors. Franklin and others provide lunch.
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Crawfordsville
McCormick
McCormick and Dain
Local Notices and Advertisements Snapshot
Miss Elizabeth Dawson leaves for Des Moines for about a week. J. T. Matthews owns a new model 10 pony tonneau Buick bought this week. Vienna bakery offers nut fingers macaroons kisses angel's food and layer cakes. Homer Dusenberry returns to Keota after a city visit. Our rats will not frighten timid women. Sold by Rothschild's.
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Elizabeth Dawson
Des Moines
J. T. Matthews
Vienna
Rothschild's
Theobaldi at the Graham shines in violin debut
A lively Graham program pleased a large audience with vaudeville acts by Twylia Smith and Jack Mack. Ole Theobaldi, famed violinist heir to Ole Bull, headlines Oct 29 with Caspar da Sala violin valued at twenty five thousand dollars.
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Graham
Twylia Smith
Jack Mack
Ole Theobaldi
Ole Bull
Caspar da Sala
Theobaldi
National Zeitung
Berlin
Germany
Russkia Vyedomosti
Russia
Hurche Church Service and Pulpit Bid by Dr Wilcox
Public worship scheduled at 11 a m and 7 p m with B Y P A at 6 oclock Sunday school at 9 30. Dr Wilcox of Des Moines will occupy the pulpit in both morning and evening services.
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Wilcox
Es, Moines
First Church of Christ Scientist Service Times
Corner of towa avenue and Jeffer son street hosts Sabbath school at 10 and morning service at 11 with the Doctrine of Atonement sermon. Golden text from John 17 25 notes the righteous Father. Wednesday meetings at 7 45. Free reading room open Mon Wed Sat 2 30 to 4 30 p m near Crail's store.
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Towa Avenue
Jefferson Street
Sunday church services and annual bankoffer described
Sunday school at 9 45 morning service at 11 with the woman’s annual bankoffer in service. Junior at 4 30, senior at 5 46, evening service at 7.
Sunday church schedule with multiple services
The message lists a Sunday timetable including Sunday school at 9 30 a public worship at il senior endeavor at 5 45 junior endeavor at 4 30 and an evening service at 7.
Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday Schedule
Sunday school begins at 9 50 morning service at ten junior league at 3 30 epworth league at 5 45 and evening service at seven posted by the church for worship and activities.
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Epworth
Thank Offering Service at First U P Church
Program for the Thank Offering service at First U P church on Sabbath morning October 17 at 11 AM. Opening by Rev W O Fisher. responsive reading by Mrs Eckerman. papers by Miss Guthrie Tripp McLaughlin Steck and others. junior exercises and offerings. Includes solos recitations and a closing song.
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U. P
W. O. Fisher
R. T. McCall
H. F. Steck
John McLaughlin
Miss Nor Corette
Ruth Vincent
Condition of Winifred Bailey Improves After Railway Accident
The injured woman shows slight improvement a week after the crash. She talks deliriously as her mind clears slowly, with hope for recovery though danger remains. Wounds heal and the concussion of the Drain is the remaining trouble.
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Winifred Bailey
Mrs Baker Leaves for Sumner Iowa After Visit
Mrs M T Baker departed this morning for Sumner Iowa home after a several week stay at H M Baker home and with friends and relatives here. Mr and Mrs F L Stoke went journey this afternoon by auto and will return this evening. Mr and Mrs Will Gamble of Winfield spent yesterday in the city.
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Catherine Melinsky
Pleasant Plain
F. A. Shelangouskie
Mrs. F. L. Stoke
Mrs
Will Gamble
Winfield
City
George Eckerman Returns From Bridgewater Business Trip
George Eckerman came back home yesterday after a business trip to Bridgewater Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Eckerman
Bridgewater
Canada
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