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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1908
Page
5
Partly cloudy with probable local showers tonight or Wednesday. Washington dispatch notes Iowa's forecast for today and tomorrow features unsettled conditions and chances of rain.
Craig Patterson of Ainsworth and John Wenger of Wayland were in town on business. Miss Lillian Olds of Ainsworth visited. Sherr Brindley and J H Grush rode No 1 this morning. Miss Clara Faulkner near Weltman shopped in the city. Mr and Mrs Perry Hayes welcomed a daughter born Friday August 7. Mr and Mrs T J Nicholson and daughter Myrtle of Ainsworth visited at Arthur Yard today. Foley's Kidney Remedy advertised by Lemmon's Pharmacy. Fred Anderson takes a two week vacation from Iowa Gas and Electric Co. C J Wilson adds a large flint spear head to his collection from P N Godwin farm near Brighton, a relic of ancient quarrying along the Skunk River. The spear head is a prized find, with many other relics found nearby. C J values the discovery highly.
The Rounds Ladies' orchestra arrived this morning aboard the Milwaukee from the east and will perform for the Chautauqua engagement.
The Department of Agriculture reports dangerous adulterations found in foods during pure food investigations. Celery seed contained 40 percent powdered rock, ground olive stones were common in pepper, and a chocolate coating mix included cocoa shells corn starch beef tallow and mineral matter. Some preserves used gum tragacanth to aid jelling.
The County News notes Clayton Richardson, who spent weeks at Eldon visiting his sister, returned home last evening. Elizabeth Watson and Mrs. Donaldson of Washington were business visitors yesterday. Dr. L. Pyle and family of Cotter visited last evening. Mrs. Newton of Bloomfield returned home yesterday after visiting her son T. J. Easter.
August 11 reports include Rev. E S Genung traveling to Garrison Iowa, Mr and Mrs W G Robertson off to Junction for Chautauqua, Mrs E R Lease arriving from Washington to visit. Death announced in California of Mrs May Baxter formerly May Harper, longtime resident. Chas Shaffer returns from University hospital Iowa City. McCoy escorts them home by auto. Elias Williams Allen DeLong and John White were in Wayland for business. Thompson and Armstrong visit Columbus Junction for relatives and Chautauqua. A buggy incident near town left drivers frightened but unhurt after a horse bolted when lines broke. a separate wagon incident damaged a neck yoke and tongue.
WESTCHESTER August 11 Mr and Mrs D W Dayton who have been visiting with relatives here from Valley Junction returned home this morn.
Captain J L Dick died July 31 in Washington D C and was buried in Arlington Cemetery. He was totally blind and old, with many memories of the 25th Infantry and Company A veterans who gathered for reunions in recent years.
Iowa City August 11 credit for religious study proposed at University of Iowa for two years. A Religious Study committee from all denominations would allow up to two hours weekly and at most eight credits toward a degree. Courses must be approved by the committee before credit is granted. The aim is to give students broader religious study comparable to Yale Chicago and Harvard offerings.
Funeral services for Frankie Grayson were conducted Saturday at 2:30 PM from the East Third Street residence with Rev. G. D. Rogers officiating and the Baptist choir. Large attendance, abundant floral arrangements, pallbearers Charles Denison Guy Knauss Barclay Miller Ray Lemley, honorary pallbearers George Bickford Harry Knauss Nathan Surris Lawrence Long Hugh McCracken Lawrence Lemley. Out of town attendees included John and Emma Kupka Riverside Iowa City Frank Woods Ainsworth and West Chester residents. Interment followed at the city cemetery.
Thomas Berdo Jr. was struck in the face by a croquet mallet during a game with friends yesterday afternoon. His upper lip required two stitches, and a front tooth was broken. he is progressing well today.
The Presbyterian Sabbath school will join a parade Wednesday morning. Members should assemble by the Presbyterian banner in Sunset Park at 9 45. Children under 16 enter free for the sessions. others must bring tickets. Teachers remain responsible for pupils to the auditorium.
Mrs. Chas. Noel of near Haskins was a city caller this afternoon. D. E. Nordyke and son Ira of Brighton were in the city on business today.
Mr and Mrs W W Twinam express sincere thanks to friends for expressions of sympathy after the loss of their son Harold.
A New York Herald interview with a West Point plebe defending hazing describes the experience as beneficial. He lauds cadet Russell and recounts routines, from water pails to the brace command, arguing hazing builds obedience and character for future soldiers.
Local Miss Glynn Rowan of Ainsworth shopped in the city. Chas H Pauls returned from Brigh ton. Cloyce Beard left for Ottumwa on business. Dr L Stone and son Chauncey visited. Mrs A L Young rode to Columbus Junction for Chautauqua. Abe Essley left for Verdi to ship three cattle cars to Chicago. Rev J J Gardenier arrived from Washburn Illinois and returned to Keota. Mary Stormer arrived from Haskins. Irma Daugherty and Veronica Fritz resumed duties at Bowman dry goods after vacation. Leila Wallace of Delano Minnesota and Nettie Wallace of Glenwood Minnesota arrived for a visit with M Y Wallace and relatives. Rita Schreckengast, visiting Keota, left for Burlington. Ruby Hulse of Keota accompanies her to visit the Schreckengast home.
Miss Ida Dupuis arrived from Keota this morning and Mrs. E Slattery departed for Burlington to spend the day. J E B Van Sickle of West Chester was a city visitor. Mrs D O White arrived from the east on the Rock Island. Dora Minick headed to Brighton for the day. Mr and Mrs A J Smith, visiting Keota, returned home. Mrs Charles Benz and Miss Lacy Miller left for Columbus Junction to attend an event. Eva Beard, visiting nearby, departed for Kansas City. Rev W G Robertson and wife from Crawfordsville went to Columbus Junction for the Chautauqua. Mr and Mrs James Daniels of West Chester visited the Moothart home and then traveled to Keosauqua. Herman D Treimer and wife of Des Moines, after visiting, left for Davenport. Mrs Treimer will be remembered as Nina Isenhart here.
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