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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1909

Page

2

Local Social Gatherings Ahead This Thursday and Friday

Several social events are announced for Thursday and Friday. The St James Sewing Circle meets at Ms. John Bailey’s East Jefferson home, and The Pointsetting club gathers at Mrs. George Teas’s North Third Avenue home. Invitations go out for luncheons and at home gatherings hosted by Miss Stella Wells and Mrs. Dewey.

St. James John Bailey East Jefferson Pointsetting Club Stella Wells Invita East Washington Street Claire Dewey Helen Nerson Mrs. Dewey

Rebekah Lodge Plans 58th Anniversary Event

The Rebekah lodge will celebrate its 58th anniversary on September 17 inviting Odd Fellows and families to attend the hall with baskets for a social evening. A secondary note on science argues explorers value lands and seas around the poles over the earth's axis poles.

Rebekah Lodge

Keota Pastor Accepts Call to Burlington United Presbyterian

Reverend Arch L. Graham leaves Keota to serve as pastor of the United Presbyterian Church in Burlington. He succeeds Rev. W. C. Williamson who resigned after five years and the completion of a new church building. Graham is a native of Illinois and claims Somonaul as his birthplace. He graduates from Mon.

Keota United Presbyterian Church Arch L. Graham United Presbyterian Church of Burlington W. C. Williamson Ilinois Somonaul Mon

AE Local News. AE Local News. No trouble to show goods. Fair.

Local fair underlines smooth sales with items on display and no security concerns reported. Vendors offer a range of goods at reasonable prices, inviting community shoppers to browse and purchase in a relaxed setting.

Washington and Washington St Lemley’s Grocery N. M. Anderson

Local notices highlight shopping and travel in Iowa town

Numerous brief items advertise The Fair and Vienna bakery offerings, Asher Co store goods, Star theater programs, and local residents like Roy McFarland, Mrs. Norton, and Miss Hayes traveling for business, education, or visiting relatives. Community updates cover purchases, arrivals, and upcoming events across Keota, Sigourney, and Wells wells.

Lawyers' Bill Sparks Des Moines Government Row

Des Moines faces a dispute over an eighteen thousand seven hundred fifty dollar attorney bill from city suits against the street car company. The U S Supreme Court lacked jurisdiction, leaving the case unresolved after years of effort over a perpetual franchise. City officials question the bill while Mayor Mathis considers the corporation counsel W H Bailey and colleagues may resign. The street railway issues remain unsettled as service worsens and crowds at the state fair react to poor transit.

Des Moines Supreme Court of the United States Baily Howard J Clark W. H. Bremner Mathis

Perry Davis Pain Killer for Sprains and Burns

Instant relief for burns cuts and bruises with Perry Davis Pain Killer. Effective for sprains strains and pains from blows and falls. Promotions trumpet a 35 cent size as the sole pain killer.

Perry Davis

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