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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1909
Page
5
Partly cloudy tonight and Friday. Warmer in the west and central portions tonight. The forecast covers today and tomorrow for Iowa with expected mild and warmer conditions.
Thomas Bishop spent today at Crawfordsville while J C Mathers of Haskins was in town last night. A Coffman traveled to Winfield this morning. J P Tobin and L Ahrens were Ainsworth Callers today. Fresh candies gum and salted nuts will be available for theatergoers this evening at the Vienna.
Dance advertised for Saturday night at White's Assembly Hall. Mrs. George McFarland rode with Ainsworth this morning and will stay through tomorrow evening. Roberts Realty Co. promotes real estate services with promises of prompt, fair treatment. He offers rental and sale properties and land man services.
Advertisement for Pana washed nut coal touted as best for cook stoves. Emphasizes free burning quality during spring and summer and credits Anderson & Wilson as sellers.
Mrs. W D Harvey will entertain a company of friends this evening in honor of Mrs. Dunning of Albany. The social gathering reflects local hospitality with details limited to the host and guest names and occasion.
The Ladies' Benevolent Society of the Presbyterian church will hold a meeting tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 in the church parlors. A large attendance is desired.
A called meeting of the Junior Queen Esther circle is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at 3 30 at the Rest Room to handle important business. The session is expected to last only a few minutes if punctual attendees arrive on time.
Mrs Dunning of Albany New York was honored yesterday afternoon at the home of Miss Ora Dickson on East Second street. A pleasant afternoon was enjoyed and refreshments were served.
The King's Heralds and the Little Light Bearers of the Methodist church met yesterday afternoon led by Miss Hala Bradford. A large attendance included new members and two delegates were chosen for the Woman's Foreign Missionary convention in Keota on April 30.
At eight o'clock this morning at St James Catholic church the Rev J M Walsh officiated the wedding of Miss Anna Frechin and Leroy Burns both of Washington. The bride is celebrated as one of Washington's fairest young ladies and enjoys many friends. The groom has lived in Washington most of his life save six years in the navy and now works for the Washington Button company. They will reside in Washington. The Men's league of the Second
The United Presbyterian Church invites men to a banquet on Friday evening April 23 at 6 30 at the church. A simple program and fellowship are planned for attendees.
58 Dalton starts work as the new barber in Frank Sherbeck’s tensorial parlors, arriving with his wife from Oelwein Iowa where he was previously employed. The couple rented a house on East Second Street near the Burlington track while Mr. Sherbeck begins a well earned rest.
Regular conclave will be held Friday evening at 7 30. Business and petitions to be acted upon before Washington lodge No 26 A F and A M will open for third degree. Fraters are urged to attend on time. Wilber Miller E C E T Wickham W M 52 21
Dave McLaughlin served as a business caller at West Chester today, addressing local commerce concerns and evening market preparations. The event highlighted community business interests and local economic activity.
Dispatches describe a massacre of Armenians tied to Christian missions as mobs strike in Mersina and surrounding areas. Authorities report casualties among missionaries and local residents amid sectarian violence.
Smynra reports a massacre at Mersina in the Mediterranean where mob violence targets Armenians and Christians. Moslem mobs loot houses and set fires as two American missions operate in the city. The message to Congress signals U.S. interest in Philippine affairs amid regional turmoil.
Special dispatch reports the steamer Admiral bringing ex President Roosevelt and entourage to Aden on April 15. The Roosevelt party arrived in good condition and is enjoying their voyage with the group in high spirits.
President Taft transmitted a message to Congress endorsing a proposal from the insular affairs chief for a tariff revision in the Philippines. He urges passage of the revision as part of the Payne tariff bill, arguing it benefits the islands by addressing new conditions under free trade provisions.
A marriage license was issued today to Adeline Beatch and Lewis Knebel. John Applegate returned yesterday from Keokuk where he had attended federal court. Mr Shantz of Burlington arrived this morning and spent the day on business. Charles J. Winter,
The B E C Society of the Methodist church pledges earnest efforts to establish a YMCA in this city. At a March 26 meeting they vow cooperation with other groups and urge support from all locals for a youth center. RB F Kolosick noted as Fairfield caller.
Logan Ahrens acquires a half interest with B F Dixon in the auto business and will devote his time to the venture. The firm handles Buick cars and expects a car load this week, including a model 17.
Manager Lemmon reports a Muscatine operator calls The Thief the best equipped attraction this year. The show arrives in Graham tonight as the season’s final big draw promising a strong crowd and top entertainment.
Miss Iva Tedford from Columbus Junction stayed overnight in the city and traveled to Crawfordsville this morning to visit her sister Mrs. Briley. Oscar Tedford of Abia joined her for the Briley visit. Rev. H. S. Atchison of Abia arrived Monday and rode to Allerton today. The East Side restaurant offers hot juliine soup and a variety of lunches and hot sandwiches.
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