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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1907

Page

5

Don't Think So Long About Buying Coal in October

A moral urging timely action in markets. It warns that delaying decisions leads to loss and regret. The note emphasizes the perils of hesitation and advocates buying coal before October prices rise.

Gien Brier Returns Home From Oskaloosa Work

Gien Brier comes home after a period in Oskaloosa where he was employed. He resumes local routines and reports on his duties and experiences during the stay.

Gien Brier Oskaloosa

Seven teenth birthday party in Clay County

Oct 22 Edith Woodford celebrated her seventeenth birthday with a party hosted by Lulu Woodford. Oysters and crackers were served to about twenty five guests as Edith joined the frolic after a quick upstairs retreat. The following day visitors and local residents were noted for various travels and church announcements.

Edith Woodford Lulu Edith J. F. Hinkhouse Parsons College Fairfield W. C. Jones

Local social snippets from Wayland area

Oct 22 notes from Wyman and nearby: Sam Helmick visiting his brother Wm Helmick. Mrs Geo Fetters at Roy Fetters home near Wayland. a dance at Leo Zooks. Alice Atkinson with Lizzie and Della Fetters. Wm Cherry's at his father’s sale near Washington. invitations for a dance at Ed Miller’s. Clay Humston’s visiting Otto Schiebel. Dave McLaughlin laying a foundation for a new barn. J L Tucker’s with daughter Mrs Roy Fetters near Wayland. John Fitzgerald and wife visiting Joe Hay and Mr F’s farm. Della Fetters visiting Roy near Wayland. Mrs Roy Dawson visiting relatives at Washington. Mrs Jas Clegg with friends near Havre.

Sam Helmick Wyman Wm. Helmick Geo. Fetters Roy Fetters Wayland Leo Zooks Alice Atkinson Lizzie Della Fetters Wm. Cherry Washington Ed Miller Clay Humston Otto Schiebel Dave McLaughlin J. L. Tucker John Fitzgerald Mr. Pleasant Joe Hay Mr. F Roy Roy Dawson Jas, Clegg Havre Linas Wodd

Illness and recoveries in local community notes

Ralph Hanley remains severely ill from a bowel trouble with Doctor Downing awaiting him and Doctor Gardner present. the boy is convalescing. Goldie Newigate from Seymour Iowa visits uncle Geo Longwell. A Carris school social drew good attendance on Tuesday. Thelma Eckerman has been ill. Eva Kelley hosted a box social at Pleasant Ridge Friday night with proceeds of 50. Verne Romine returned from Iowa City Saturday and is thought to be as well as ever.

Ralph Hanley Doctor Downing Gardner Goldie Newiigate Seymour Iowa Geo. Longwell Carris School Thelma Eckerman Eva Kelley Pleasant Ridge Verne Romine Iowa City

Local visitors and travels noted

Oct 23 records show Mrs James Frain of Wyman visiting relatives here. Miss Ada Shafit left for an extended visit in Colorado. Miss Myrtle Pence of Fairfield visited friends over Sunday. Mrs Leslie Hicks and children from Fairfield are visiting relatives here. Miss Bonnie Wanerus was a passenger for Watfield today.

James Frain Wyman Ada Shafit Colorado Myrtle Pence Fairfield Leslie Hicks Bonnie’ Wanerus Watrfield

Passengers travel to Washington from Crawfordsville area

James Black Mary Davis and daughter Lydia Mrs Spangler and two children head for Washington. Theodore Neal and daughter Mrs Slane visit friends. Mrs J H Hull returns home from Washington after Hull Robertson wedding. Others, including Rev J S Cotton and W Ralston, travel or visit locally as ads promote Dutch bakery goods and the Firefly train.

James Black Mary Davis Lydia Spangler Washington Theodore Neal Slane Ainsworth J. H. Hull Hull-Robertson E. J. Davidson Ray Miller T. E. Maxwell G. W. Nickolaus J.S. Cotton Clarence Iowa Hull- Robertson

Social notes and wedding farewell sketch in town

Oct 23 updates include Olive Huston and Mrs Will Huston Jr traveling to Washington and visiting Edwin Griffiths. Harve Beauchamp hosts a dance. Mariel Wilson hosts a pie supper at Young America school house Thursday. Mr and Mrs Wilson Martin return from the east and Jamestown expo. A Crawfordsville couple fled crowds after a wedding, Looming rice and confetti on departure. Mrs Metzger visits son Ed. Huston and Clen Jones attend Woodman lodge. Huston northbound at dawn.

Olive Huston Washington Will Huston, Jr Edwin Griffith Harve Beauchamp Mariel Wilson Young America Wilson Martin W. G. Robertson Crawfordsville Wyman Clen Jones Woodman Lodge Will Fluston

Meetings Continue at Second United Presbyterian Church

Rev Frederick Elliott of Waterloo attracts large audience with sermon The King of Power citing the father and son at the foot of the mount of transfiguration He argues lack of power in the church hinders divine life Services set for 7 30 PM The Three Cries from Jericho Mrs Dr J H Hull arrives from Crawfordsville after attending the Hull Robertson wedding yesterday

Second United Presbyterian Church Frederick Elliott Waterloo El-iott Power Christ Jericho

Local notes on bakers and shoppers in town

A bustling day with hot corn bread at the Vienna for dinner and many pies at Johnson bakery. Mrs John Arthur of Cotter and Miss Elsie Peters of Crawfordsville spent yesterday shopping in the city while A N Alberson rode as a Burlington passenger. Fried chicken served at the Dutch supper in the Baptist church lecture room.

Johnson Bakery John Arthur Cotter Elsie Peters Crawfordsville Baptist Church

Miss Grace Miksch Arrives for Visit in Town

Time reports Miss Grace Miksch arriving from Chicago Tuesday evening to visit her mother Mrs Lovina Miksch. Mrs J Warner returns to Ohio after visiting sister Mrs E E Everson. Mrs B S Wright travels to Burlington for the Eastern Star grand chapter. Johnson Bakery promotes full bakery line and ready service despite peak demand.

Grace Miksch Chicago Lovina Miksch J. Warner Ohio E. E. Everson 8. S. Wright Burlington Grand The Eastern Star

Local residents travel from town for visits and events

Mrs. Charles Lovelett, Mrs. A. E. Crimm and Miss Maud Carson were passengers for Ainsworth last evening, where they will visit for a few days. Mrs. R. Laenbach, Mrs. A. R. Dihel and Mrs. S. K. Statler returned to West Chester last evening, after attending the chrysanthemum show here.

Charles Lovelett A. E. Crimm Maud Carson Ainsworth R. Laenbach A. R. Dihel S. K. Statler West Chester

Subscribe Miss Frances Bryson Departs for Swan sister visit

Miss Frances Bryson leaves the Kracaw home for an extended stay with her sister at Swan Town. Mrs H Hi McAleery heads to Monmouth to visit her sister Miss Carrie Hamilton in school there. Mrs Nettie Hamilton of Monmouth returns home after an extended visit with relatives in West Chester. The Rev J 8 Cotton of Clarence Town returns home after officiating at the Crawfordsville wedding of Rev W G Robertson and Miss Nellie Hall. Mr and Mrs Wm Nelson of Keota return from Birmingham where they visited their daughter Mrs Rev J J Gardenier. Preventics cold tablets advertised as a safe prompt remedy with no quinine or harsh ingredients. Sold by J H Stewart.

T. W. Hatch Manteno M. L. Elyen Wm. M. Matthews Jennie Acheson Washington D. M. Sullivan Burlington G. A. Pierce Marion C. A. Stephens Richard Donaldson T. J. Easter Tillie Gardner Chas. Whitlock Lancaster J. R. Hardin Frances Bryson Kracaw Swan, Town H. Hi. McAleery Monmouth Carrie Hamilton Nettie Hamilton Monmouth, Lil Joseph Carson West Chester J. 8. Cotton Clarence Town W. G. Robertson Nellie Hall Crawfordsville Wm. Nelson Keota Birmingham Rev J. J. Gardenier Chas, Corette J. H. Stewart

Vienna deli and church social with coffee planned

Fresh angel food and devils food at the Vienna. A cup of coffee at the Baptist church Friday evening. Mrs. H. E. Paul traveled to Haskins Tuesday to visit the Geo. McCreedy home. Mrs. John Stafford returned home near Haskins after visiting here. Mrs. Amos Keller and Mrs. Ralph Keller went to Ainsworth for Mrs. Bert Sands's illness. Agnes Guthrie and Francis Guthrie arrived from Des Moines to visit at the Morrow home.

The Baptist Church H. E. Paul Haskins Geo. McCreedy John Stafford Amos Keller Ralph Keller Ainsworth Bert Sands Agnes Guthrie Francis Guthrie Des Moines Morrow

Local Bakery Ads and Train of Visitors

Local notes mention N q layer cakes at the Wi and Vienna daily bakery goods at the Dutch market. Roy Thompson returned to Havre after city business. Mrs Al Adams and Dorothy visited Muscatine. Mrs W E McCoy visited Columbus Junction. Baptist church Friday evening offers cake fried chicken coffee salad pie and more.

Vienna Roy Thompson Havre al Adams Dorothy Mark Muscatine W. E. McCoy Columbus Junction Gentzier Baptist Church

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