The Story of Light and the Candle Tradition
A brisk historical sketch traces lamp and candle making from medieval Dinant to Paris. It links monastery craft, chandeliers, and sconce design to church lighting, royal gifts, and traveling candlesticks, noting a tragic festival torch incident and the phrase holding the candle to you.
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Mother Shipton
Dinant
Belgium
Paris
Tost
Charles VI
France
Francis
Louis XIV
London
Funeral services for Berry Palmer conducted by local pastors
Berry Palmer's funeral was held yesterday morning with Rev. W. O. Fisher officiating and assisted by Revs. W. R. Sawhill W. S. Allen and J. Lackey. Many friends attended, especially from the Living neighborhood where he formerly resided. Pallbearers included W. M. Galloway A. L. Glenn W. A. Stewart J. McDowell John Donaldson and Charles Corette. Interment followed in the old cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berry Palmer
W. O. Fisher
W. R. Sawhill
Allen
J. Lackey
Mr. Palmer
W. M. Galloway
A.L. Glenn
W. A. Stewart J. McDowell
John Donaldson
Charles Corette
Funeral of Mrs Thomes McKee Arrives for Interment
The body of Mrs. Thom es McKee will arrive tomorrow afternoon at 2 49 from Cities 0. Funeral service will be brief at the old cemetery before interment.
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Thomes McKee
Private sale announced by Mrs. Clyde Bailey on South Iowa Avenue
A private sale by Mrs. Clyde Bailey will be held at her residence on South Iowa Avenue. The sale lists 10 household goods including bedroom suites carpets and rugs chairs dining and parlor table cooking utensils and various appliances and miscellaneous items. The sale runs all day Saturday.
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Iowa Avenue
Clyde Bailey
Stop It A Neglected Cough May Lead To Illness
A warning promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as protection against serious bronchial or lung trouble from a neglected cough or cold. The ad notes 411 druggists carry the product and encourages taking precautions.
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Foley
Coal handlers recommend large soap bars for complexion
Fashion note suggests coal-handling workers use large bars of soap to improve complexion. References sending experienced men who coal in neatly and with dispatch.
Local social notes and brief visits around Washington
Mrs John Hull of Eldon and Mrs Edgington of Washington spent time here and departed for relatives in Washington. Karl Clegg of Gettysburg SD arrived for business and family visits. Eva Brown, former grammar teacher, married Dr A J Frank at Clearfield IA on Sept 15 1906 and will reside in Moravia IA after Oct 1.
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John Hull
Eldon
Washington
Karl Clegg
Gettysburg
Eva
Brown
A. J. Frank
C. C. Jepson
Clearfield
Iowa
Moravia
Frank
A. B. Moore
Sam Harrison
Canada
Wilson's
T. Y. Wickham
Corwin Wickham
Marion Anderson
M. L. Miller
Local residents note routine travels and calls
Sept 28 J N Stewart spent the day in Washington on business. Mr Weaver and his daughter Mrs Pete Smith returned from six weeks with relatives in Ohio. Oria Diamond left for Rock Island for several days. Mr and Mrs George Stewart and daughter of Washington visited his niece Miss Nora Stewart. Harley Hardin left for Wapello to attend the fair for a few days.
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J. N. Stewart
Washington
Mr. Weaver
Pete Smith
Ohio
Oria Diamond
Rock Island
George Stewart
Nora Stewart
Harley Hardin
Wapello
Ferguson brothers move summer kitchen to house
Ode Ferguson’s summer kitchen was moved and will be joined to the house with work by Harry Cavin and Bob McCall. Nate Babcock shipped hogs yesterday. Mrs. Brannen, Mrs. Sherm Benson, and Mrs. Ode Ferguson visited the Ferguson homes. Ode and Ben Ferguson sell corn today for Mr. Smith.
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Ode Ferguson
Harry Cavin
Bob McCall
Nate Babcock
Foley's Kidney Cure Advertisement Claim
An advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Cure promising a cure for kidney or bladder trouble within medical reach. It claims two doses can do more and notes availability from all druggists.
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Foley
G T Club Meets as City Clergy Honor First Year
The G T club gathers at Miss Mattie Craig’s home in north Washington for a meeting. The city clergy held a banquet at Rev L D Young’s East Main Street residence with 23 guests and a six course dinner. Rector Jones presided as toast master and greetings were offered to new and outgoing members Reverends Fisher McMasters and Young praised. Officers elected for the year include Rev Eiles Handy president Rev Karl Michels secretary and Rev W R Sawhill to preach the annual Bible society sermon.
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L.D. Young
East Main Street
Lewis Wallace
L. D. Young
Rector Jones
Cccasion
W. C. Allen
W. ©. Fisher
W. KR. Sawhill
Dite McMasters
Fisher
McMasters
Young
Bible Society
W. R. Sawhill
Pre-nuptial party honors Miss Isabelle McElhinney
Miss Helen Fulton and Mrs. EB McConnaughey hosted a red heart themed pre nuptial party at the McConnaughey home for bride to be Miss Isabelle McElhinney. Guests hemmed towels, enjoyed September flowers, and wrote verses about the bride which bound into a keepsake. Ruth Stevenson of Monmouth attended from out of town.
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Helen Fulton
EB. M. McConnaughey
McConnaughey
Isabelle McHihinney
Lucile Miller
Rally Day Invitation for Cradle Roll Sunday School
All those with children in the cradle roll of the Methodist Sunday school are invited to attend with their children on Sunday September 30 at 9 30 a m Rally day Superintendent of cradle roll
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Cradle Roll
Methodist Sunday School
Card Party Honors And Prizes At Wilson Home
Yesterday afternoon at the Wilson home on East Washington street Mrs Fred Smith Mrs Lloyd Lytle and Mrs J Wilson entertained eighty friends at a card party Seventeen tables were set for progress ie high five resulting in honors to Mrs H M Eicher and Miss Hebner Miss Hallie Berdo won the consolation prize Prizes included a hand painted plate for Mrs Eicher and a hand painted stein for Miss Hebner A two course luncheon was served by the Misses Carrie Emmons Beula Eichelberger Dorothy Miller Martha Brindley Florence Patterson Mary Steck Kate Berdo and Marguerite MacGugin The Wilson home was decorated in purple and white asters
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Wilson
East
Washington Street
Fred Smith
Lloyd Lytle
J. Wilson
Progress
H. M. Eicher
Miss Hebner
Hallie Berdo
Eicher
Stein
Carrie Emmons
Beula Eichelberger
Dorothy Miller
Martha Brindley
Florence Patterson
Mary Steck
Kate Berdo
Marguerite MacGugin
Prices At Traders Market Mentioned In Odd Dialogue
A humorous exchange references a steak priced at £9 from Stuart's Meat Market and mentions 2b Coffee cakes and rolls from Johnson's, indicating a casual shopper discussion about local sellers and goods.
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Stuart’s Meat Market
Johnson’s
Local folks update from Wellman and surrounding areas
J L Brockhart and C C Wilson in Wellman after business matters. Mrs Thomas Crine returns to Eldon after a brief visit. Mrs Al McCoy arrives from Wyman after a week on the McCoy farm. S W Neal arrives from Burlington after a 25th town reunion. Mr and Mrs George Alexander visit from Crawfordsville. W W Cherry sells 190 hogs averaging 270 pounds for 3316 20. Harry Crutchfield of Waveland visiting Dawson home, heads to Albia next.
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Thomas Crine
Eldon
al McCoy
Wyman
McCoy
S W. Neal
Burlington
George Alexander
Crawfordsville
W. W. Cherry
Mr. Cherry
Harry Crutchfield
Waveland
Indiana
A. J. Dawson
Albia
Cream putts at the Vienna tomor row
Miss Lewis displays millinery on Sunday and Saturday with 126 Cream sponge nut fingers and macaroons offered at the Vienna venue. L Samson arrived from Wyman on business and Bovee plans a Chicago visit for a few days.
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Vienna
VA. L
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the Evening Journal
Ville Elder
Laws
Twokypnoner, AeaIneTon Petual
Story OF
Light
Binks
Mary
Jinks
Holt
Stewart’s Drug Store
Journal Office
Wm. Sutherland
the County News
Ainsworth
KEOTA
Havre
Square Meals
East Side Restaurant
G. T. Club
Klein Klothing Ko
the Clothiers
J. L. Brockhart
C. C. Wilson
Wellman
J. H. McCleary
W. Roberts
Cotter
Union
Rothschild & CO
South Side Square
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