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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1910
Page
5
Community events fill the Fair with sales and exhibits while residents visit Kin and attend meetings. Local shoppers see specials at The Fair as townsfolk share news from Keota to Ottumwa. The Iowa Wesleyan Glee Club and Prof Smelser’s recital draw crowds, with travels to nearby towns noted.
A brief spiritual note asserts that love dispels fear and cannot be mixed with fear, attributed to Beneca. The sentiment emphasizes love as a guiding force over anxiety.
J. M. Kelly, ex Riverside restaurateur of twelve years, installs a Creter Popcorn and Peanut machine at the northeast corner of the square and plans to operate it there permanently. He has moved his family to Washington to make the town their home, confident the town can sustain the business. The machine is the latest model, automatically salting and buttering popcorn and roasting peanuts to a delicate flavor, adding an attractive ornament to the area.
The Iowa Wesleyan University glee club from Mt. Pleasant arrives from Hedrick to sing at the Methodist church tonight. A reporter heard them at a church try-out and praises the voices. The two weeks southeastern Iowa tour earned enthusiastic receptions. Directed by Miss Foster with violinist Prof. Smelser from Ottumwa conservatory, they will perform this evening followed by a B. E. O. reception in the Epworth League room for local youths.
New Yorkers eat more candy than any other city in the world and more than in any three U S cities. Men and women both enjoy it, with many shops in business districts patronized predominantly by men.
William Bartholomew 78 died at his North Marion avenue home after a period of illness. The funeral will be Sunday at 2:30 PM in the Baptist church led by Rev. D. J. Coon. He was born in Washington county New York March 7 1832 and spent his life as a long time resident of the area with deep family ties. He is survived by two sons, several grandchildren and great grandchildren, and is remembered for his strong character and community participation.
The Younger Dancing Set plans a private dance at Knupp's hall this evening. The Brattons of West Washington celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with a family dinner yesterday. Junior Presbyterians enjoyed a social at the Stewarts on West Main yesterday afternoon with games and piano music. Everett Emde and Lauretta E. King wed yesterday at Rev. Fisher's home near Wellman and will reside on a Wellman area farm. Mrs. Leigh H. Wallace hosted Bridge Whist for Mrs. W. M. Terry with Ludaweine Fulton visiting from Marysville. Mrs. Clarence Hollingsworth held a Bachelor Maids shower at St. Marion avenue, guests enjoyed luncheon and the new home gathering. Mrs. Otto P. Dede hosted guests from out of town with a fine luncheon. William Essley, born April 7, 1817, celebrated his 98th birthday yesterday with family.
Regular meeting of Cyrus Chapter No 13 Royal Arch Masons set for Friday evening April 8 1910. Schedule includes business and work on mark and past master degree led by J D Glasgow H P.
Thomas E. Bennett died at his home in Crawfordsville after a brief illness. Born March 12, 1829 in New Jersey, he moved with his family to Indiana in 1837 and settled in Crawfordsville in 1853. He married Mary E Wilkins in 1864. she died in 1865. Survived by two children Melvin E. Bennett of Dawson City Alaska and Flora Bennett of Conway Springs Kansas. He was a ruling elder in the Presbyterian church. Funeral plans have not been set.
President Taft weighs adding Indianapolis to western trip as Republican leaders urge him to address the Payne Aldrich tariff. Indiana Republicans fear the speech could inflame insurgent states and cause further confusion while Beveridge stays silent awaiting a planned statement.
A college returnee tells his father he is engaged. The father asks what the girl looks like and the son replies she is a leader. He quips about her Colorado claro hair and panatela figure in a humorous Judge-style aside.
Administrator A Anderson offers public sale of Harrison A Ball's real estate holdings totaling 160 acres farm 3 miles north of Washington 80 acres 2 miles west 10 acres in South Washington multiple building lots with dwellings on S Iowa Ave S Marion Ave two additional lots in residential districts a house and lot in Southwest Washington and two lots on S Second Avenue.
Chronic stomach trouble left a man a nervous wreck with no appetite and poor sleep. He tried remedies and physicians until reading about L. T Cooper’s New Discovery. The first bottle helped, four bottles made him well, and he regained health over the years with Cooper’s treatment. Wero McElhinney Drug Co.
JP Patton a long time Washington County resident considers a Republican bid for county sheriff in the June primaries. He is widely known, capable and expected to draw solid GOP support if he runs.
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