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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1906

Page

5

Local social notes from the Vienna visit cards and arrivals

Ed Carris arrived from Chicago. Mrs. R. T. McCall will return from Chicago tonight. Mrs. J. W. Brown of Crawfordsville registered at the Rest Room yesterday. Alice, Claira Dempsey and Mrs. Broty returned from Iowa City and Omaha. Mrs. J. H. Bath will visit from Cuba Ill. Miss Lucile Peck leaves Ainsworth for Saling's Music Store. Miss Moffatt travels to Williamsburg. Mary Tondre returns from Chicago with Miss Wenzell. Several families head to Brighton and Des Moines for a few days.

Ed Carris Chicago Vienna R. T. McCalll J. W. Brown Crawfordsville Alice Claira Dempsey Broty Iowa City Omaha J. H. Bath Cuba Ill Dora Minick Lucile Peck Ainsworth Saling Miss Moffatt Maud Brown Williamsburg Mary Tondre Miss Wenzell J. R. Isenhart Nina Brighton Des Moines W. A. Wilson Win Smouse Ralph Dougherty Conrad Belle Smith Battle Creek Mich Angels J A. Flood Columbus Junction Lew Harmeier Mary Lowder Grace Hill Stella Savage Ottumwa Arch Hout Knoxville Stella Dolan Fairfield

Local News items from Washington area travelers and visits

A bustling list of residents and guests arriving and departing Washington today includes Frank Stewart to Muscatine on business, Dr Ida Bailey visiting Columbus Junction, Miss Lucile Peck headed to Ainsworth for a music class, and Leigh Wallace with son Ben to Muscatine. Numerous other moves involve visits to West Chester, Vandalia Missouri, Crawfordsville, Oskaloosa, Burlington, and Keokuk with relatives and friends, plus social events such as a wedding in Montezuma and preparations for Reverend Patterson’s move to the Iowa Methodist fund secretariat. Local stores promote framing glass as well.

R. L. Patterson Oskaloosa J. B. Combs West Main Street Doctor Patterson Iowa Methodist Church Washington

Ew ing's Restaurant Ice Cream Cones Offered

Customers can get ice cream cones at Ew ing's restaurant with or without cream, highlighting a flexible dessert option at the local eatery.

Ewing’s

Stones Visit Washington from Ainsworth

Jas. Stone and EB A Stone arrived this morning from Ainsworth and spent the day in the city with friends. EB A Stone is a conductor on the St. Joseph branch of the Rock Island and is well known here, having formerly run through Washington. He now lives in St. Joseph, Missouri, and is enjoying a good run.

Jas. Stone EB. A. Stone Ainsworth St. Joe Rock Island Washington

Excursion Fare to Minneapolis-St Paul on Iowa Central

Round trip excursion fare advertised at four dollars to Minneapolis and St Paul on the Iowa Central Railway for Saturday September 22. Flyers and agents provide full particulars.

Minneapolis-St. Paul Iowa Central Railway

Cured Hay Fever and Summer Cold Mentioned by Batesville Man

A. J. Nusbaum of Batesville Indiana details a three month summer cold that resembled hay fever and resisted doctors prescriptions. He reports Foley's Honey and Tar in the yellow package quickly cured him and his wife has used it with the same success. All druggists sell it.

A. J. Nusbaum Batesville Indiana Taving Foley

Starving to Death Ends After Electric Bitters Cure

Mrs. Mary H. Walters of St Clair Street Columbus Ohio was weakened by medicines and could not eat or sleep. A doctor recommended electric Bitters and she improved at once, claiming a complete cure and praising it as the best health tonic. Stewart druggist guarantees the remedy.

Mary H. Walters St. Clair St Columbus Stewart

Miss Patsy Wilson Hosts Ready Maids at East Washington

Miss Patsy Wilson entertained the Ready Maids at her East Washington street home last evening. The group enjoyed a pleasant gathering with the hostess serving light refreshments late in the evening.

Patsy Wilson East Washington Street Wilson

G T Club Hosts Surprise for Nina Isenhart at Durst Home

Last evening at the Amos Durst residence on North Marion avenue the G T Club gave a surprise party for Miss Nina Isenhart who leaves today for Des Moines. About fifteen attended and a three course luncheon followed evening amusements.

Amos Durst Marion Avenue G.T. Club Nina Isenhart Des Moines

Mrs Susie Morton Hosts Teachers In West Jefferson Evening

Miss Susie Morton entertained local school teachers informally at her West Jefferson Street home in honor of her sister Mabel who departs soon for Chicago. Guests enjoyed storytelling and musical numbers with light refreshments served.

Susie Morton West Jefferson Street Mabel Chicago

Ladies Aid Meeting At Mrs Meeks Home

The Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church will meet Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Mary Meek at her home on North Marion avenue.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the Methodist Church Mary Meek North Marion Avenue

Farewell Party For Miss Eathel Abbey In Northwest Washington

Miss Eathel Abbey hosted a leaving party at her northwest Washington home with about fifteen young guests. The event featured various games and a warm sendoff as friends wish her success in her studies and better health in her new climate. Out of town guest Miss Edith Chesney of Keota attended.

Eathel Abbey Washington Miss Eather Edith Chesney Keota

Miss Ethel Garard Weds Fred Lee at Presbyterian Parsonage

Miss Ethel M Garard married Fred Lee last evening at the Presbyterian parsonage. Rev J N Elliott officiated with Miss Garard's sister and F F Blanchard as attendants. The couple, well known in Muscatine, will begin housekeeping in the Vail building and later host friends at home.

Muscatine Journal Ethel M. Garard Fred Lee Presbyterian Parsonage J. N. Elliott First Presbyterian Church Miss Garard F. F. Blanchard Mrs. Lee Vail

Death of Mrs Elmer Chapel in Ainsworth

Mrs Elmer Chapel died after months of tuberculosis at 8 30 PM in Ainsworth. Born Nellie Freeland in Wisconsin on September 6 1880 she married Elmer Chapel March 6 1898 and moved to Santa Fe Missouri then Ainsworth in 1904. Survived by husband two children Reynold and Blanche an infant died in May funeral at Methodist church Sunday at 2 PM conducted by Rev A S Bailey with interment in city cemetery.

Ainsworth Elmer Chapel Santa Fe A. 8. Bailey

Davenport Independents to Visit for Midweek Baseball Series

Davenport Independents visit the local team next week with Walter Davis as manager. On Saturday the 15th two games are set with the Cherokee Indians one in afternoon and one at night under lights. The night game features a larger ball shorter bases and a narrower field. A promising sequence of games invites local fans to attend.

Davenport Independents Walter Davis Cherokee Indians Nake

Washington Township Republican Caucus

The Republican caucus of Washington township meets at No. 11 school house at 4 PM next Saturday the 15th to select nine delegates to the county convention and to name the township ticket.

Washington Township

Junior League Meeting Cancelled Tomorrow

Mrs H F Steck left yesterday for Oskaloosa to visit her ailing mother Mrs Henderson. No meeting will be held tomorrow afternoon.

H. F. Steck Oskaloosa Henderson

Washington County Farmers Institute Elects Officers for Year

A 2 PM meeting in the court house auditor’s office re elected the same officers for the coming year. President David McLaughlie, Vice president Jas Valmer, Secretary A R Miller, Treasurer D A Boyer. Executive committee includes William Birney and others. finances in fine shape. Institute planned for mid December with location to be decided at next meeting.

David McLaughlie Jas. Valmer A. R. Miller D. A. Boyer William Birney William Sutherland Sear Jugenheimer Charles Winter George Reed George Brown D. M. Palmer

Brighton Boy Missing

Ralph Palmer a fifteen year old from four and a half miles south of Brighton disappeared day before yesterday after seeming discouraged and avoiding school. Reports say a boy matching his description was seen near Rubio yesterday but could not be confirmed. He wears a black striped shirt brown crushed hat with brim turned and is described as not robust with dark hair and blue eyes. Any information is requested by the anxious community.

Ralph Palmer Brighton Rubio

Injured in Runaway Near Crawfordsville

Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Smith from Crawfordsville were riding home from the Columbus Junction fair when their horse bolted on a hill. Mrs. Smith suffered a severe forehead gash and serious bruises to arms and legs. Mr. Smith was unharmed. She was treated at a nearby house then returned home, the shock leaving her in a serious condition.

Ainsworth Evening Journal W. I. Smith Crawfordsville Columbus Junction Fair

Death of Vic Carris Prominent Keota Farmer

Vic Carris aged 60 died at 1 45 this morning after a lingering illness from heart trouble in Keota. He had lived here for several years and previously operated extensive farms nearby. Survived by wife and several grown children he served as an officer in the Mutual Telephone Co and the Washington County Farmers Mutual Insurance association. Funeral Monday September 10 at 11 from his home with interment in Keota cemetery.

Keota Vic Carris Carris Jocal Mutual Telephone Co Washington County Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Association

Death of Mrs Nelson Baker at Wayland

Mrs Nelson Baker aunt of Hd Grayson died at her daughter Mrs Arthur Ralston home in Wayland at 11 30 pm The funeral party leaves Wayland tomorrow at 8 am and the service from the Grayson home tomorrow at 2 pm unless a sister in Kansas is heard from in which case the service will be held Monday at 2 pm

Nelson Baker Hd Grayson Arthur Ralston Wayland Grayson Kansas

Mr. Carter and Wife Arrive After Visits in Montezuma

Mr Howard Carter and wife arrived this morning from Montezuma and Oskaloosa where they had been visiting for several days A lecture on Christian Science is planned for Thursday evening September 13 1906 by Mr Bicknell Young OC 8S E of Chicago Ill at o oclock Admission 00 74 46.

Howard Carter Montezuma Oskaloosa Graham Bicknell Young Chicago Ill At& O

Summer Diarrhoea in Children

During hot weather the first loose stools in a child should prompt quick care. A few doses of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy followed by castor oil can prevent escalation. Rev M J Stockland endorses the remedy for summer disorders in children. Sold by Cook & Sherman and Stewart's pharmacy.

Chamberlain Rev. M. ©. Stockland M.bk Little Falls Minn Cook & Sherman and Stewart’s Pharmacy

Sunday church classes and services schedule listed

Sunday school at 9 30. Classes meet at 10 90. Junior League at 4 30. Epworth League at 4 15. Being conference, there will be no preaching services. All are invited to attend the other services.

Epworth

First Baptist Sunday Services and Labor Day Sermon

Sunday school begins at 9 40 with morning worship on The Bible in Our Civilization. BY. PB.G. preaches at 6 30. Evening worship at 7 30. A Labor Day sermon is noted.

Pb.g

Sabbath Services Schedule for Second U P Church

Second U P Church announces a 9 30 Sabbath school, 11 morning sermon by the pastor, 5 15 junior program, 6 15 senior Endeavor, and 7 30 evening sermon today.

First Church of Christ Scientist Services Notice

Corner lawn and Jefferson streets invites attendance at Sunday school 9 45 and morning service at 11 subject Mateer. Golden text from Psalm 4 1 I will praise his word 2 I have put my trust 3 I will not fear what flesh will do unto me Wednesday evening meeting at 7 50. A cordial invitation extended to all to attend these services.

Jefferson Streets Mateer

Sabbath Church Schedule Listings

Sabbath school at 6 45 morning service at 11 junior class at 5 senior class at 6 15 evening service at 7 30 This note lists a church day timetable with multiple services and classes.

Worship at Covenanters Church Tomorrow

Divine worship in the Covenanters church tomorrow conducted by Pastor Rev W C Allen Sabbath school at 0 50 and Christian Endeavor at 6 30.

Church of the Covenanters W. C. Allen Christian Bt Endeavor

Services in Living Lake Church Sermon by James Best

A sermon will be delivered at Living Lake Church by James Best of Menia Theological Seminary. All are invited to attend.

George McCracken Jas. Hest Albia W. C. Allen Best Xenia Theological Seminary Living Lake Church Living Lake James Best Menia Theological Seminary

Sabbath Schedule Notices for church services

Sabbath school at 640. Communion service all. Junior Endeavor 4. Senior Endeavor service at 6 30. Evening service at 7 30. Preparatory services Saturday after noon at 2 30.

City visitors and callers list from local compiling note

A parade of residents and visitors is recorded as several people from Titus Davenport Crawfordsville Havre Brighton and other places are noted as calling in the city. Others plan travel to Milwaukee Oxford Chicago and Ames with school duties and weddings on the horizon.

Ralph Belief Beulal A. Leppert Brighton Louden Tile and Brief Fairfield Helen Anderson Oxford Ohio

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