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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1918
Page
7
Community news roundup from Over County highlights brief items in several Washington County neighborhoods. The page lists local happenings, upcoming events, closings, and social notes in short notices.
April 24 report from Haskins notes Miss Helen Allbaugh visiting relatives in Washington before returning Monday evening. Other local updates include Mrs. Pearl Badham visiting Ebner home, Grandma Gardner gravely ill after a fourth stroke with daughter Mrs. Barbour at her side, Mrs. Elias Pickens visiting sister Mrs. Anderson, and Mrs. William Lukovsky with children visiting John Stafford’s household. Will Palmer on sick list.
A.E. Horton and Edgar Ingham return from Deming to visit Camp Cody Brighton boys, Miss Lena Thompson visits Burlington, a baby girl born to the Goods in Galesburg, Rev. George Anderson invited as pastor, Frank Swisher sells restaurant to Lambert, P.A. Long elected superintendent at Sigourney, Brighton band to begin May concerts, Ed Blackwood attends Ella Liming funeral, Roy Fleak hosts pals before Camp Dodge, Mrs. Frank Parcell and children attend Liming funeral.
Wellston Iowa residents report visits and gatherings in Washington with multiple families traveling there. Names include Mr and Mrs Dave Turnipseed Fred Mangold Vera Davis Mrs Hanley Helen E L Brightenbach Clara Engle Jers Glenn Dunbar and family Lillis Teeter plus Howard Hotle and the McKinstry and Robertson households.
In Shiloh Iowa on Sunday Jno Caldwell and family visited Will Caldwell as did Mr and Mrs Charlie Caldwell and others. Several families from the neighborhood visited, news of measles illness, a death in the area, a birthday, a home play fundraiser, and community notes from the week. A new Buick car is reported and a mule sold to Ed Bopp. The eighth grade received their grades and a barn foundation was begun.
Liming plans a visit to the Clarence Brown home as part of a social engagement. The note outlines a courtesy call and cordial meeting with the resident, reflecting local customs of visits to notable households.
Omer Johnson spent Saturday with his parents. Pearl Morgan and family welcome a seven and a half pound girl. Ladies Aid met with Mrs Pulman Johnson for sewing. Pearl Morgan received 500 chicks from Ohio. five died en route. Box supper at Clay church attracted neighbors last Friday. Elliot Singleton operated on at Ottumwa hospital. improving. Delpha Fieig sick this week. Vera Bond to leave Washington hospital by midweek. Ida Morgan and Clare Singleton visited Elliot in Ottumwa. Hopewell services canceled due to bad weather. Valentine Fleig barn readiness slated for this spring. Anne Bond learned of a grandchild’s death by telegram.
The column records Mrs. Hugh Teeter and Martha visiting Glenn Dunbar, Lafe Corpman’s illness recurrence, W. C. Hotle shipping hogs to Ottumwa, Ray Harvey’s trip to Rock Island to enlist, and visits by Homer Porter Tom Groen yke and Ralph Springer in Washington.
The Richmond Red Cross held a Thursday afternoon meeting that drew a good crowd. Electric lights are now installed in town. Anton Keifer visited last Sunday driving a new Stephens Six. Mr Anthony Chelupa narrowly escaped a serious ladder accident while posing a risk on the job.
Local shop advertises a full stock of battery parts and repair services. They provide recharge and overhaul for all battery types with prompt, reasonably priced work and a loaner battery while repairs are completed.
Bad Smith a noted farmer north of Richland died Sunday after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at his residence with interment in Highland cemetery. Other notes include Mrs. Dayton Greeson returning to Albia, Poinsetta club gathering hosted by Mrs. Geo Reames, Mrs. Byron Snider recovering from appendicitis, and visitors Mr. and Mrs. Jno Lindaur of Fairfield at Geo Balderson’s home. The O F E S banquet honored member families, Ed Smith’s funeral attended by Mr. and Mrs. Andy Stranahan of Washington, Mrs. A F Bridger visiting in Giltmore City, seniors rehearsing a glass play, a new daughter born to Walter Cox’s family, and Harold Jones out of school with mumps.
Advertisement notes relief from rheumatic pains using Chamberlain’s Liniment. Claims notable relief and directs readers to Lemmon's Drug Store for purchase.
A Kansas City Star snippet shows mixed reactions to a marriage announcement. A bride’s friend quips the bride was getting old and scraping by, while the groom’s friends question why he married so early and warn he will lose his best years.
The L. V. Mose Co. promotes Zemo for eczema and similar skin ailments. An extra large bottle costs 109 cents and a standard bottle 35 cents. The liquid is described as penetrating and antiseptic, non greasy, and not staining.
This talk urges practical savings and promises concrete guidance. It emphasizes showing you exactly where you can save, promising actionable advice you can apply to your wardrobe this season.
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