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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1907

Page

5

Vienna pie shop greets Sunday crowd with fresh specials

Load up for Sunday at the Vienna this evening. The best 10 cent pie in the city at the Vienna. All kinds. Miss Lillian Olds arrived from Ainsworth and visited local homes. Alice Wilson of Keota visited at the Wm. Fieming home east of town. George Ebner passed through from Ainsworth en route to West Chester. Mrs. W. W. Moore and Edna visited from Ainsworth. Squire left for Crawfordsville on business then Burlington.

Vienna Lillian Olds Ainsworth Johnson’s Johnson's Alice Wilson Keota Wm. Fieming W. L. Eichelberger Ward Essley Eureka George Ebner West Chester W. W. Moore Edna

Will Build a Residence for President McLean at $18 000

Iowa City April 27. The board of regents approved building a new home for President MacLean costing 18000 dollars excluding land. The site at Church and Clinton streets overlooks the Iowa River and hills. The board also authorized 6000 dollars for university hospital repairs.

Iowa City Iowa Leonas Gifford Weld U. L Board of Regents College of Liberal Arts Amos N. Currier Dean Weld Graduate College IT. H. McBride Graduate Currier Eastman Iowa State Normal School Calvin N. Kendall Indianapolis Yale Columbia University Hospital

Farmer killed by Burlington train near Snake Hollow crossing

Marion Gray a farmer nine miles north of West Liberty was killed instantly when a southbound Burlington passenger train struck his buggy near Snake Hollow school at about 1 am. The side curtains prevented him from seeing the train as he crossed. the buggy was demolished and Gray mangled, horses unharmed.

West Liberty Iowa Marion Gray Burlington Snake Hallow School Gray

Muscatine Man Named Deputy Consul General at Panama

Word reaches Muscatine that Co. L Dreier son of Mrs Marie Dreier has been appointed by President Roosevelt to the post of American deputy consul general in Panama Republic of Panama. He is en route home for a brief vacation and expected to arrive soon.

Muscatine Iowa Co. L Dreier Marie Dreier West Third Street Roosevelt Panama Republic of Panama Dreler

Death of D. A. McGugin in Davenport

Mrs. McGugin learns of the death of her son D. A. McGugin who died yesterday afternoon at 5 oclock at his Davenport home after a brief illness. R. L. McGugin, his brother, travels to Davenport for the funeral set for tomorrow at 10 oclock. He is survived by his wife and two children.

Mr. McGugin D. A. McGugin Davenport

Ainsworth Visit Highlights Local Youth Baseball Tilt

This morning the Kid team traveled to Ainsworth to face the high school squad in an afternoon exhibition. The visiting lineup featured Clarence Schneider, Lloyd Moothart, Carl Guthrie, Floyd Roe, Walter Kelley, Clarence Proudiit, Max Kurtz, Ralph Johnson and Albert Elwell. Johnson's offered cream pies and other treats nearby.

Ainsworth Clarence Schneider Lloyd Moothart Carl Guthrie Floyd Roe Walter Kelley Clarence Proudiit Max Kurtz Ralph Johnson Calbert Elwell

Church Services Schedule for Sabbath

Sabbath school at 9 45 morning service at 10 50 junior at 4 45 senior at 6 evening service at 7 50 all are cordially invited Rev W O Fisher pastor

W. O. Fisher

County News Briefs Highlight Local Fur Correspondents

Local correspondents report on county happenings with brief notes on community events, weather, and small milestones. The column offers snapshots of everyday life, showcasing nearby residents and recurring neighborhood topics.

Church Services Schedule Announced by Pastor Sawhill

Sabbath school starts at 9 30 morning worship at 11 Junior Endeavor at 4 30 Senior Endeavor at 6 15 and evening service at 7 30 All are invited Rev W R Sawhill is the pastor

W. R. Sawhill

Rev Crooks toPreach at Sabbath Services

Sabbath school starts 9 50 morning service 11 Christian Endeavor at 6 30 and evening service at 7 30 The Rev E A Crooks will preach at both morning and evening services.

Christian Endeavor E. A. Crooks

Doings of the People in County Communities

A compact roundup of county happenings, community notices, and daily events across towns. Brief items cover local gatherings, small milestones, and notable transfers or activities shaping the area's social calendar.

Sunday church services and classes schedule

Services in the opera house and Sunday school start at 9 30. Teachers should be present by 15 minutes to receive class assignments. Morning worship at 11. Junior League at 4 30. Evening service at 7 30 led by the Epworth League. Rev. Elias Handy, pastor.

Opera House Epworth League Elias Handy

First Church of Christ Scientist Service Notice

Corner of TowA avenue and Jefferson street invites all to morning service with subject Everlasting Pools and golden text Knowing this that our old man is crucified with him in Romans 6. Wednesday evening meeting at 7 50. A cordial invitation extended to attend these services.

Towa Avenue Jefferson Street Rom

Church Services Schedule and Singers

Sabbath school at 9 40 morning service at 11 Junior Endeavor at 4 Senior Endeavor at 6 30 Evening service at 7 30 T L Rogers of Iowa City will sing at the morning and evening services Rev L D Young pastor Cream puffs metropolitans and cream sponge at the Vienna.

T. L. Rogers Iowa City Rev. L. D. Young

Washington social notes and arrivals at Crawfordsville area

April 2 updates report Mrs. John Warnock returning to Washington from visit with daughter and family. Rev. A L Graham of Keota arrives en route to Crawfordsville. Mrs. W A Mitchell, Mrs. J B Randle, Mr. and Mrs. J B Wallace, and Miss Effie Porter are noted for recent visits or returns. Leonard Trotter writes from abroad about senior electrical students at Iowa State College.

John Warnock Washington W. BE. Paul A L. Graham Keota Crawfordsville W. A. Mitchell J. B. Randle Margaret Crawford J. B. Wallace Will West Chester Effie Porter Ww. T. Trotter Leonard Iowa State Co

Johnsons French bread and visitors visit friends

The article notes Miss Jeannette Statler arriving tomorrow from Emporia Kao to visit the 8 K Statler home in West Chester. It also mentions Mr and Mrs R Gibson and their children arriving from St James Minnesota to visit relatives and friends in the city for a few days.

Jeannette Statler Emporia Kao 8. K. Statler West Chester

Real cough cure saved Mrs. Connor from pneumonia scare

Mrs Fannie Connor of Rural Route 1 Georgetown Texas says Dr King’s New Discovery cured her persistent cough and lung weakness after other remedies failed. The testimonial notes the medicine’s effectiveness, with bottles priced at 50 cents and 1.00 and trial bottle offered.

Fannie Connor Gorgetown Teop Dr. King Stewart’s Pharmacy

Bargains in Farm Lands in South Dakota

Advertisement offering free pamphlets about farm land bargains in South Dakota and business opportunities in new towns along the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway extension. Describes the “New Empire” as a farmers paradise and directs readers to send a postal card to A. B. Cutts in Minneapolis for descriptive material.

South Dakota Minneapolis and St. Louis R. K Farmers

College to install new electric system in Newton area

Ames reports last week testing a new power and light plant at Frasier Iowa for Newton and Northwestern. The company will own the upcoming electric system at the college. Hattie Pratt traveled to Washington last evening to visit the Al Pattrson home.

Lege Ames Fraser Iowa Newton Northwestern Hattie Pratt Washington al Pattrson

Local Residents See Visits and Work Around Washington

April reports show Cyrus Bush helping John Genkinger tile work in town while Isaac Hartman hauls corn from his farm to Washington. Mr and Mrs Will Todd visit Washington and Rolla Gallagher delivers hay Thursday. Social at Harvey Koupp’s Thursday evening and visits by Mrs Newton Noecker’s brother Stump on Tuesday and Wednesday. Quarterly meeting at Pleasant Plains church Sunday. Clarence Brinning assists Whitacre with plowing. Mrs Faulkner travels to Washington Friday with her daughter Clara.

Cyrus Bush John Genkinger William Washington Isaac Hartman Will Todd Harvey Koupp Newton Noecker Mr. Stump Pleasant Plains Clarence Brinning Whitacre Rolla Gallagher Faulkner Clara

Mrs Yoder Holds Household Goods Sale In Wellman

Mrs John Yoder conducted a household goods sale this afternoon in Wellman. Her daughter Mrs Leighton will reside in the house. Gus Klokenteger announced plans to move to Nebraska. The North English High School baseball team played the Wellman High School team at Wellman this afternoon.

John Yoder

Ladies Aid Conundrum Social Set For May 2

The Methodist church Ladies' Aid society moved the conundrum social to Thursday May 2, not Friday as previously announced. Proceeds support church work and local missions. The event will begin in the church hall with games questions and refreshments.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the Methodist Church

Local social notes from Richmond and Iowa City visitors

April 23 note that Mr and Mrs Frank Freise visited Richmond Sunday. A J Stransky sold his meat shop interest to P J Haff who has substantial experience. J C Emmons and family and Mr and Mrs J W Coffey of Iowa City spent Sunday with J W Snoir and family.

Frank Freise Richmond A. J. Stransky P. J. Haff Haff J. C Emmons J. W. Coffey Iowa City J. W. Snoir

Local Folks Report Purchases and Shipments Across Iowa

Jim Choteborsky bought an automobile. Miss Flossie Kepler owns a new piano. Sherman Snider’s household goods were sent to Marshalltown. The horse sale went well with many buyers. Adam Strabala visits Iowa City this week. Charlie Brown shipped in a fine car of horses from Corning for the sale. E R Schulz of Iowa City runs the meat market and plans to move his family here soon.

Jim Choteborsky Flossie Kepler Sherman Snider Marshalltown Iowa Adam Strabala Iowa City Charlie Brown Corning E. R. Schulz

Anna McCleary Piano Recital Invitation

Mrs. Anna McCleary invites to a piano recital for graduation on Thursday May 2 at the Academy chapel. James Eigington and Miss Blanche Gordon assist.

Anna McCleary Academy Miss McCleary James Eigington Blanche Gordon

Ladies Missionary Society Meeting at Pleasant Plains

The Ladies' Missionary Society of Pleasant Plains auxiliary will meet with Mrs. W S Green in the country on May 1.

Ladies’ Missionary Society of

Miss Stena Hansen Hosts Reading Circle Evening

Miss Stena Hansen will entertain the Reading circle this evening at the J. Cocklin home on South Iowa Avenue.

Stena Hansen Reading

Mrs Peirce sisters feted at Norton gathering

Mildred and Elizabeth Peirce were guests of honor at a small company hosted by Miss Lillian Norton on North Avenue. About ten guests attended a five hundred furnished evening with entertaining games and a luncheon served afterward.

Mildred Elizabeth Peirce Lillian Norton North Avenue

Miss Martha Brindley Hosts Ready Maids This Evening

Miss Martha Brindley will entertain the Ready Maids this evening at her home on West Washington Street.

Martha Brindley West Washington Street

Choir entertainment at Miss Cora Bell's home

The choir of the First United Presbyterian church was delighted last evening at a spread hosted by Miss Cora Bell.

First United Presbyterian Church Cora Bell

A. B. Club Hosts Miss Maud Daugherty Tonight

The A. B. club will be entertained this evening at the home of Miss Maud Daugherty on East Washington street.

Maud Daugherty East Washington Street

Mrs Lytle Hosts Bachelor Maids at Wilson Home

Mrs. Lloyd Lytle will entertain the Bachelor Maids and a few other friends this evening at the C. J. Wilson home on East Washington street.

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