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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1910

Page

5

Local residents named in city notices and moves

Miss Hazel Little of St Louis sues with friends in the city. H H Willson of Wellman was a business visitor yesterday. Mr and Mrs R J Lemon went to Brighton to spend the day. Miss Anna Miller began work yesterday morning at Connell willinery store. Mel Shields left this morning for Philadelphia to attend medical school this year.

Hazel Little St. Louis City H. H Willson Wellman R. J0 Lemon Brighton Anna Miller Connell Willinery Mel Shields Philadelphia Margaret Cole

Port of Missing Men shines at Graham tonight

The big production The Port of Missing Men is playing at the Graham tonight and is described as a lively, action packed play that audiences are urged to attend. The article promotes the show alongside calendar sales and local shopping notes.

Port of Missing Men Graham Thonteht the Graham

Northwestern visit and marriage licenses in local items

Miss Hattie Wenger left for Evanston Chicago to attend Northwestern University. Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to Floyd McClellan and Itty Whiting and John K Woodburn and Sarah Craig. Mr and Mrs A C White went to Crawfordsville for a brief visit with his brother William White.

Hattie Wenger Chicago Northwestern University At Evanston Floyd McClellan Itty Whiting John K. Woodburn Sarah Craig

Mrs Gentzler and companions travel for Iowa visits and funeral

Mrs M J Gentzler leaves for Waterloo to visit her son William Gentzler. Chauncey Myers and Mrs W B Myers go to Crawfordsville for A Davidson’s funeral this afternoon. Mrs S C Morrison and daughter Mrs H von Bernuth depart for Clinton to spend several days.

S. C. Morrison H. von Bernuth Clinton Iowa

Gentzler Visits Des Moines Relatives Then Returns

Mrs. W. A. Gentzler, visiting her brother Wilber Miller, returned to Waterloo Iowa. Mrs. F. H. Brantford traveled to Havre for a visit at Clare Nicholson and George Benson homes with friends Mr. and Mrs. Frank Edworthy and daughter Amy, who had spent the prior day with relatives in Des Moines.

W. A. Gentzler Wilber Miller Waterloo Iowa F. H. Brantford Havre Clare Nicholson George Benson Frank Edworthy Miss Amy Des Moines

Davenport and Columbus Junction Residents Attend Crawfordsville Funeral

Mrs Will Simpson of Davenport and Mrs Dick Maline with her daughter from Columbus Junction visited the McFarland home on Sunday. H Benn and daughter joined. Mrs Charles McCreedy departed for Crawfordsville to attend A Davidson's funeral slated for this afternoon.

Will Simpson Davenport Dick Maline Columbus Junction W. W. McFarland H. Benn Charles McCreedy Crawfordsville A. Davidson

Local Visitors and Upcoming Football Game Highlight Week

Mr and Mrs George Daniel and son return home from a visit with Chas Benz east of the city. Mrs John Hazen of Ainsworth travels to Crawfordsville to visit her brother William White. Mr and Mrs J A Ferguson visit Lexington and their son R C Ferguson at West Chester. Kleese Hartman returns from over two months eastward trip. A J McCullough and family visit Oliver Gray. Dan Wenger sells for Mrs Cunningham near Brighton and for Gilmer McCarty near Fairfield with further sales planned. Company D football trips to face Columbus Junction next Saturday. tickets on sale now and urged for support.

George Daniel and Son Wapetlo Chas Benz John Hazen Ainsworth Burlington Crawfordsville William White J. A. Ferguson Lexington Jesse Haines R. C. Ferguson West Chester Kleese Hartman Dan Wenger Brighton Mrs. Cunningham Fairfield Gilmer McCarty Company D Columbus Junction

Owl's Who Who Tales Teach Wise Trickster

A village tale recounts an owl in a woods who answers with Who Who as mischief makers plan pranks. Ghost lieutenants, robbers, and a teacher all hear the deep call and misread it as a question, revealing the owl's clever, guiding presence.

Daddy Evelyn Robinson Willie Brown Susie Green Owl Mr. Owl

Local Briefs: Weddings, Travel, and Moves Across Town

P. J. Hanley left yesterday for a brief business trip to Keota. Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Yard attended A. Davidson’s funeral in Crawfordsville. Miss Dade Shearer heads to New Castle to take a Latin chair at DePauw University. Holdrege’s Guy McClellan attends his brother Floyd’s wedding. he shopped in Chicago for the Holdrege department store. John Park displays corn grown from March 10 seed. it looks fine. Mrs. F. E. Ingham and Ethel depart for Stratford Texas after five weeks visiting relatives. Mrs. C. Truesdale and son Hugh visit the city. the Truesdales plan to move to La Grange Indiana where Rev. Truesdale has a parish post.

Dade Shearer New Castle Ind de Pauw University Guy McClellan Holdrege Nebr Floyd Guy Chicago Dr. C. Truesdale Hugh Brookston Truesdale la Grange Mr. Truesdale Presbyterian Church

Funeral service for Mrs. A. H. Patterson held at Presbyterian Church

The funeral was conducted yesterday afternoon by Rev. W. O. Fisher at the Presbyterian church. Pallbearers included George Rodman and others. Interment followed at Elm Grove cemetery. The notice promotes unique wedding gifts in Sterling Silver, Cut Glass, Pickard China and Brass.

A. H. Patterson Presbyterian Church W. O O. Fisher George Rodman C. C. Cunningham F. L. Wilson J. S. Shearer A. Anderson H. M. Richer Elm Grove Cemetery

Wedding Invitations For Miss Laura Gray And Mr Samuel Kelley

City friends received invitations to the wedding of Miss Laura Cora Gray and Mr Samuel B Kelley on October 3 in Portland Oregon. The notice appears amid a series of local social events including a Prairie Flower Sabbath school gathering and a Brookhart family party with games and luncheon. A lawn social for St James school is planned at the Whittaker home with committees arranging food music and transport.

Laura Cora Gray Samuel B Kelley Portland Oregon Miss Gray Henry Gray City Prairie Flower Sabbath School St. James School Harry Whittaker A. Waldschmidt J. C. Swift C. H. Critz Lou Wombacher Kate

Hall's Catarrh Cure and testimonials offer reward

Advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure with a one hundred dollar reward for an uncured catarrh case. Endorsers Walding Kinnan Marvin certify Dr J Cheney's integrity and firm's ability to meet obligations. Cure is taken internally and claims to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall Fr. J. Cheney & CO Toledo Ir. J. Cheney Walding, Kinnan & Marvin

Settlement dispute in Hesseltine case heard in district court

In district court today the case Hesse tine versus Hesseltine moved to trial over a settlement controversy. Jurors listed include J. B. McCleary M. D. Work Wade Welch Co. C. Starr P. M. Powelson S. R. Wallace and J. K. Seaton.

Hessetine

Democrats Reopen Nomination After Sigourney Meeting

J. Harmeier, secretary of the Democratic Judicial Committee, led a session in Sigourney where they persuaded nominee O. P. Meyer, who had withdrawn, to reconsider and stay on the ticket. He also witnessed the dedication of Keokuk County's new courthouse.

J. Harmeier Sigourney Democratic Judicial Committee O. P Meyer Harmeier Keokuf County

Meeting planned to revive Washington County fair

A group of gentlemen in Washington County plan reviving the county fair and will meet next Saturday at 2 PM in Smouse's hall. The note urges all interested to attend to showcase local stock and grain, arguing for home display alongside broader reach.

Washington County Washington Smouse

Tommy’s framed certificate guides a steady course

AMount stands as a parent’s incentive with Tommy’s school certificate framed and hung. The mounted piece serves as a steadying influence, guiding a man to stay true to his path and values.

Tommy

Borrowed Smiles And Roomful Of Gentle Laughs

A child Viola resists thumb sucking with humorous misstatements about expressions. Gussie, knobby and angular, plans a fancy dress ball entry in disguise as Charles the First, eliciting a jab from a hall porter. A hospital miscommunication rounds out the lightly comic vignette with social quips.

Gussie Christopher Columbus Charles the First London

Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude

Dear friends and neighbors we thank you for your kindness and sympathy shown during our illness and recovery. Your support and thoughtfulness brought comfort to our family in a difficult time.

Journal

Government Auction Sale of 1.5 Million Acres of Indian Lands

Government auction to sell Crow Reservation land at Billings Montana on Oct 15 and Uintah Reservation land at Provo Utah on Nov 1 1910. Bids start at $2.00 per acre for Crow land and 0 cents for Uintah land with limited 640 acres per buyer. Cash due for Utah sales. Montana requires 20 percent down with balance in annual installments. Maps available from U S Land Offices. sale overseen by James W Witt en, superintendent.

Crow Indian Billings Montana Uintah Provo Utah Crow Lands U. S&s. Land Office U. S. Land Office James W. Witten

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