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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1926

Page

5

Deadwood recalled through Rothschilds South Dakota letters

The letter describes Deadwood as a hill town in the Black Hills with 60 saloons in its early days and notable figures Calamity Jane Wild Bill Hickok and Deadwood Dick. It notes the cemetery at 7000 feet, mining towns Lead and the Hearst owned Home Stake mines, the Tie Days of 76 celebration, a film shoot, and encounters with Indian leaders Chauncey Yellow Horse Old Chief Horse and Sitting Bull's legacy.

Deadwood Rome Black Hills Calamity Jane Kentucky Buffalo Bill Gen. Custer Wild Bill Hickok Marshal Abilene Kansas Salina Yours Jack McCall Nickle Roosevelt Bullard White Rock Lead Hearst Chauncy Yellow Horse Sitting Bull Custer Carlisle Old Chief Horse J. Rothschild

Prairie Center News Highlights Local Events

Prairie Center notes report Mr and Mrs Will Richards back from Des Moines fair and Mr and Mrs J O Matthews returning from Simily Minnesota. Teeter board accident at No 7 school left Omer Wagner with a broken arm. Florence Krause and Dick Stephens wed at the bride’s parents home. Local families attend visits and reunions amid storms and illnesses.

Prairie Center Will Richards Des Moines J. O. Matthews Simily Minnesota No. 7 Omer Wagner John Koehler Florence ‘Krause Dick Stephens Ainsworth Frank Leeper

Local notes and visits in Crawfordsville area

Harold Spangler is on the sick list with Dr Lease called to see him Sunday evening. Stanley Fishburn and family showcase a new Chevrolet sedan. Victor Neiswanger of East Chicago Ind returned home after visiting Frank Taylor. Opal Hesseltine of Washington visits John Shebeck. Sam Witting ships hogs.

R.R Crawfordsville R. R Harold Spangler Lease Stanley Fishburn Victor Neiswanger East Chicago Ind Frank Taylor Opal Hesseltine Washington John Shebeck Sam Witting

Local Visits Across Havre Area This Week

Havre residents report family and friend visits across the region. Stanley Fishburn and family visited Clyde Fishburn near Wellman. Mrs. John Shebeck and Geneva assisted Mary Putman. Dale Mitchell of Washington called on Jace Shrader. Leo Mangeld and family and Ray Miller with babies from Washington and Wy man joined J. W. Hesseltine family for a Sunday gathering.

Wir Stanley Fishurn Clyde Fishburn Wellman John Shebeck Geneva Mary Putman Dale Mitchell Washington Jace Shrader Leo Mangeld Baby Ray Miller Wyman J. W. Hesseltine

Pilotsburg Picnic Postponed to Sept Eleventh

The Pilotsburg Ladies Aid Society planned a picnic for Sunset Park but rain moved it to next Saturday September eleventh. Includes church nine fifteen and Sunday school ten. Local schools resume with teachers Barbara Bauer and Elizabeth Bauer.

Pilotsburg Pilotaburg Ladyy Aid Society Roy Schultz Sunset Park Barbara Bauer Elizabeth Bauer C. K. Scott Wellman Charles Frasemer Donna James Ryen John Lang Chicago

Local Students Leave for College and Training Nearby

In Crawfordsville Indiana on September 7 Misses Isabelle Anwyl Genevieve Davis depart for Fort Madison to attend business college. Max Anwyl and Margaret Gault with Margaret and Marian Davidson head to Monmouth Illinois for Monmouth College. Lois Davidson leaves for Minneapolis after summer with the Moorhead home. Ethel Edgar returns to Cedar Falls State Teacher’s College. Grace Hesseltine begins teaching in Ainsworth. Rev Barr to become pastor here with M E Hayes moving to Danville. Mrs Hugh Jones and son visit from Wymore. Doris McNeill of Chicago visiting Dayton McNeill.

Crawfordsville Isabelle Anwyl Genevieve Davis Fort Madison Business College Max Anwyl Margaret Gault Margaret Marian Davidson Monmouth Monmouth College Ill Lois Davidson Minneapolis Minn Clarence Moorhead Ethel Edgar Cedar Falls State Teacher's College Grace Hesseltine Ainsworth Barr Nichols, Ia M. E Hayes Danville

Weathered roads and crops mark West Chester notes

West Chester reports four stock cars sent to Chicago. Ground too wet to dig big potatoes. frost unlikely before next moon. Local roads and culverts under repair. poor travel conditions persist. School starts Monday amid rain. church services sparse due to conference travels.

West Chester Chicago

Dyarmon hill shown treacherous for Valley Picnic route

Neighbor Herman Luers reports Dyarmon hill on the Washington to Rubio road deteriorating, making the path hard to climb. He recalls Dutch Creek years of experience and notes recent ransacking rumors for period costumes tied to an upcoming church event Wednesday afternoon.

Herman Luers Dyarmon Dutch Creek Washington Rubio

Fraternal Lodges and Chapters Meet Monthly Schedule

Regular meetings listed for Cyrus Chapter No 18, Zeredatha Couneh No 21, Bethlehem Commandery No 45, Washington Chapter No 08, Damascus Shrise No 10, Amos Chapter De Melay, and Covenant Lodge No 101. Officers named include Ed Squire H P Arthur Goodin secretary C J Bloat M Arthur Goodin recorder Pearle Dickerson Stella Palmer Maude B Davis Sara B Walker Max McCall Harold Johnson Axel Anderson Roy H Mapel. Visiting members welcome and degree schedules detailed.

Cyrus Ed Squire H. P Arther Goodin Zeredatha Couneh C. J. Bloat Arthur Goodin Washington C. E Pearle Dickerson W. M Stella Palmer Damascus Shrise Masesic Temple Maude B. Davis Sara B. Walker Worthy Amos Chapter de Melay Max McCall M. C Harold Johnson Axel Anderson Noble Grand Roy H. Mapel

Railway Time Tables No. 4 Golden State Limited and No 12 Express

Railway time table page lists eastbound and westbound Golden State trains with arrivals departures, freight and passenger services, local passes, and station agents across a list of schedules. Includes multiple lines for Nos. 3 29 49 87 88 60 430 and local freight, with agents H W Russel J C McKay and station services. Also features service stations and various local business listings.

Local notes from the county hospital and community life

Saturday night visit to the county hospital by Wolfer and sister Celeste Hanley. Mrs. Beenblossom improving after surgery and planned to stay with Roy Randall before returning home. Students and rooms arranged for Rosa Davison, Mary Essley, Lawrence McKune, and others. Hubert Essley to attend Washington College in DC. Local business, threshing plans, grain condition after rain, four remaining jobs, and hog shipments also noted.

Roy Randall Chas. McKay W. F. Salterberg Fred Wagner Hubert Essley Washington College Washington, D. C Clarence Jackson Art Dawson D. O. Davison

Rainy Sunday Morning Delays Hardscrabble Picnic Plans

West Chester reports heavy rain from the northeast on Sunday morning with a new moon upcoming. Residents express regret over missing the Hardscrabble picnic and hope any tie picnic held would have proceeded as planned.

West Chester

August Rain Memory and Muddy Air Enduring Weather Talk

A 78 year old man recalls an August with eight days of nonstop rain south of Crooked Creek when waters covered the bottom land. He notes current weather as mournful yet forgetful, while an airplane reportedly landed in mud north of Washington. HW Augustine and a Chicago visitor stay briefly.

Crooked Creek C. Watson Washington Hs Son-In-Law HW. P. Augustine Mr. Hatta Chicago

Metal in Formation and Ore Distribution

The bureau of mines notes both ver and lead commonly occur together in line formation. Silver on its own may occur in many rock types.

Bureau of Mines

MELLO-GLO powder advertised by Sherman Hros Druggists

A vintage advertisement promotes MELLO-GLO a fine new French Process Powder by Sherman Hros Druggists. It claims a shine free natural look, pore minimization, and sweat resistance, promising a beautiful complexion and urging readers to buy a box today.

Sherman Hros

Irregular Patient Recalls Elusive Cure Claim

The account describes long term illnesses and flawed remedies followed by a stranger recommending MVYR'S a preparation claimed to remove intestinal mucus and inflammation. The text asserts immediate relief and a promise of a refund after one dose.

Harmicaa

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