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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1907
Page
4
Santiago Chile August 7 reports a tremor felt late Monday in Valparaiso with no injuries reported. Residents described the quake as brief and light but alarming to locals and visitors downtown.
Scores roundup from several leagues. Pittsburg blanked by Brooklyn 8-1, Cincinnati beat Boston in ten innings, Chicago and New York tied at 2, Philadelphia topped Cleveland 4 to 2, Boston beat St. Louis 5-1, Chicago defeated New York 6-2, Toledo downed St. Paul 6-2, Columbus swept Minneapolis in two, Indianapolis swept Milwaukee in two, Lincoln edged Omaha in ten innings.
Miss Blanche Nicola shows signs of improvement after recent illness. Mrs. E G Fox and daughter Claire Dewey visit Brighton for the day with relatives. Mrs. John Mess and baby return to Batavia from a relatives visit. Christina and Katherine Pascha visit Pleasant Plain. Omar Singmaster and son travel to Keota from Europe. Mrs. L A Ayres and Mamie Ayres go to Keota after a stay with friends in the city.
Mrs Angeline Guzeman died after a two week illness at age eighty eight in Washington with husband A H Guzeman and a large family nearby. Angeline Locke born Martinsburg Va May 24 1819, death due to old age and infirmities. Mrs Marvel Emma E Levan Story died after paralysis kidney trouble a long illness born Reading Pa Feb 14 1846 married Samuel C Story 1866 later to Frank Marvel. Surviving children En dora Beatty Lizzie Martin and a son. six grandchildren. services tomorrow in Washington and Lexington with ministers Handy and Smith. Interment Lexington cemetery. Fresh nut fingers macaroons and kisses at the Vienna.
Mrs. Guzeman, married January 21 1840 in Grandville Virginia, died at Iowa City. Survived by husband aged about 90, ten children including Elza M and James H in Iowa City, William in Colorado Springs, and nine others. Funeral Thursday at 3 p.m. conducted by Rev. Elias Handy with Elm Grove Cemetery interment.
Mrs Emma E Marvel wife of Frank Marvel died last evening at 4 30 after a illness of fourteen years.
After Miss Anna Weilland and Mr. Derk Oltmanns wed in Ainsworth at 9:30 PM, lightning struck the house, shocking the bridal party and guests and dousing lights. No serious injuries. groom from Atlanta Illinois and bride the Weillands’ daughter plan immediate housekeeping in Atlanta Illinois.
Harry Shrader, contractor for the new Methodist church at Ainsworth, was hurt when a scaffold broke and he fell about fifteen feet. He was unconscious briefly, no bones broken, later suffering neck and shoulder pain. condition uncertain but hoped to be minor. Mrs Shrader and Abbie went to Ainsworth to assist as he remained under care. Bread red hot at Johnson's bakery.
Band rehearsal scheduled for 8 30 sharp. Bread distribution at John Sons Bakery occurs twice daily. The regular meeting of the C E S is set for Thursday evening at a specified hour.
Special attention to orders at Johnson's bakery in Vienna promotes fresh bread pies and cakes. The Vienna shop boasts best materials and largest bakery assortment in the county. Max Marbourg and wife arrive from Aurora Illinois visiting local friends. Lightning strikes A R Shaw residence damaging chimney and furnace. family unharmed.
Mrs. W. M. Culberson traveled to Rubio for a short visit with her sister. Mrs. H. C. Owen and Miss Verne Mathers arrived from Haskins and spent the day with Mrs. M. 8. McGugin and Mrs. R. L. McGugin in Fairfield for a day with friends.
Arrangements made for you to pay your assessments at Washington County Savings Bank. 45-21 Thorne.
The Queen Esther circle junior of the Methodist church welcomed the Standard Bearers at Miss Mabel Brinton's home in southwest Washington. Vera Patterson was elected treasurer replacing Velma Roscoe who moved to Ft. Scott Kansas. A picnic followed on the large lawn, next meeting set for Sept 10 at Miss Grace Ingham's home. Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Gardner were entertained at dinner by James Cunningham on East Washington Street.
Mr and Mrs Pearl Gardner visiting the city were entertained informally last evening at the East Main street home of Mr and Mrs Frank L Wilson. The gathering included old friends and acquaintances, and a light luncheon was served in a pleasant social setting.
The regular meeting of Chapter 1 P E O is set with Mrs Susie Anderson for Thursday August 7 at 7 30 p m The notice asks a change of place The Rev and Mrs Patterson led a crowd of girls from Mrs Patterson s Sunday school to West Chester this morning to be hosted at Rev Morrison s home Names include Helen Dean Vera Patterson Cecil Phillips Elsie Minick Edna Rownd Alma Beenblosom Heatrice Smith Ethel McElwain Erma Wilbur Ruth Patterson and others plus a Burlington group and local drivers Leigh Bell Lawrence Wilson and others traveled to English River today.
Mrs. Harry Ward entertained the Ready Maids at her East Main street home in honor of her sister Miss Ethel Barger of Vinton. Rain cut the evening short but guests enjoyed refreshments served by Mrs Ward. out of town guest Miss Blodwin Jones of Burlington attended.
The annual picnic was held yesterday at Sunset Park with about one hundred attendees from the Sunday school and congregation. Games included sack race and tug of war, and a long noon dinner was served at the pavilion.
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