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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1908
Page
5
Special to the Evening Journal reports a generally fair sky over Iowa tonight and Tuesday with cooler temperatures tonight.
A promotional pitch explains that The Journal reaches over 1900 homes daily except Sunday and is read by four to five people per copy. It urges advertisers to write a brief note about offerings to attract customers, promising gradual daily footfall as readers encounter the message.
The Kline family thanks neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy during illness and death. They acknowledge the choir and those who gave floral offerings.
R H Walker of American Life Insurance Co settled the claim of Mrs James Mc Creedy and her daughters on the late James McCreedy policy for 2000 dollars. He paid the $2000 check today.
A neglected gold ring vanishes from Mary as she sobs and clings to Kate's talking doll. The doll remains silent until Mary asks it who has the ring, prompting Papa to smile and later reveal he wore the vest with the ring and Mary had given it to him earlier, candy ends the tale.
The column lists H D Hazlett visiting Washington, Vernie Cage from Cumberland visiting J T Long, Maggie Smith from Burlington staying with Ben Windle, Jos B Dunlap from Cadiz visiting David Thompson before West Chester, Chas Stearns and family and others camping in Conesville, plus reverends Smith and Ward making brief trips and pulpit duties in the M E church.
A young Master Rat declares completion of the first reader by gnawing through the volume left open. The scene centers on a small creature treating the book as chewable progress in a quiet, literary corner.
In a London sketch the itinerant green grocer jokes about today’s fruit and veg, offering only bananas to the fair customer while quipping about cucumbers. The light exchange captures street stalls and playful bargaining in a bustling market moment.
August 17 notes from Crawfordsville report visits from M and Mrs. Will Craig and daughter Jennie of Martinsburg Iowa, and multiple locals traveling to Washington. A ball game Cotter 5 Crawfordsville 4 is listed, plus residents returning from Olds Winfield Garrison Williamsburg and Eskridge.
August 17 notes Thomas Marr and Roy Warrington attended Chautauqua in Oskaloosa. Mrs T A Bailey and children from Eldon arrive for a few days visit with friends and relatives. Dudley Crone spent Sunday at Washington. I Schreckengast returns from Keosauqua after two weeks with relatives. Union services held at Baptist church led by Rev Hastie. Rev J J Gardenier preached at United Presbyterian replacing pastor Rev Arch L Graham. Cora Teuscher and Dave Teuscher visited their mother in Washington and returned home today. John Carris family and others mentioned with Rev J J Gardenier and wife, Wm Nel…
Names Alma Sharp Mabel Stevenson Katie Goldner and Mr Sheetz listed among attendees. Also mentioned Mrs J B Schreckengast returning to Burlington from her parents home. Doctor and Mrs Lusk mourn infant loss with 2 pm services and Keota cemetery interment.
Ralph Clifton remains in extremely serious condition while Misses Ella Marr and Gertrude Keiser of Keota visit for Chautauqua. Carrie Rowan and Ella Porter of Ainsworth spend Sunday with city friends. Cook & Sherman will close Tuesday and Wednesday from 1 30 to 4. Mrs. Tom Moothart and children travel Davenport for a week or two. Furnace wood offered at right price by Chas. J. Winter. Levi Kline funeral attendees depart for Chicago with L. Perkins and Levi and Raymond Kline. Frey’s Studio promotes photograph sessions as Gypsy Smith and Maud Ballington Booth lectures approach. Mrs. Mike Quinn and two children depart for Colorado. Mr. and Mrs. Guy McClellan visit before Guy travels to Chicago for business.
A boy describes his lively dog Blinkens who never speaks yet understands him. He recalls fish, cats, chickens, rats, and a river with brother Bob’s sticks, imagining a joyous birthday party for Tabby the old cat while feeling lonely by the fire.
The text describes diminutive dwarf trees in Japan with gnarly trunks and twisted branches, standing only a few feet high. Japanese dwarf parks feature tiny streams bridges and walks, with moss in place of grass and Alpine flowers in miniature beds. The entire scene fits on a dining table and remains a closely guarded secret of the Japanese.
A Denver News-Times quote shows a merchant seeking a versatile assistant manager with knowledge of all departments and strict honesty. His friend adds the aim for an entirely square, all round candidate.
A reader asks why a banking business operates within a large department store and notes customers wait for change while funds earn interest. The fragment implies a financial service inside retail space prompting questions about customer inconvenience and internal banking practices.
The Geo H Paul Company of Washington Iowa adopted amendments at a special meeting on August 1 1908 altering capital stock to 300000 with 75000 preferred and 225000 common shares 100 each. Preferred stock holders receive 16 2 3 percent dividends during two year extension and 16 2 3 percent on new 50000 preferred stock for six years from 1909. Common stock increased 200000 issued to holders of old common in proportion to holdings. Article 5 redefines votes to one vote for each common share and three votes for each preferred share. Article 6 changes to one vote per common share and three votes per preferred share. Witnessed August 10 1908. J George H Paul President and Samuel J Cocklin Secretary.
A second Milwaukee division wreck in days derailed a freight train between Titus and Rubio, leaving eleven empty cars ditched. No injuries reported as brankiage halted service and trains used Rock Island tracks to Eldon.
J W Cox will start a general repair shop on the first door south of the airdome on August 2. He began working for W E Groendycke in 1905 and stayed until Groendycke sold in January 1908, gaining much experience to run his own enterprise.
A. R. Regular post meeting is scheduled for tomorrow night and a good attendance is desired by J. C. Boice and P. C. Mrs. Max Keller of Ainsworth visits her sister Mrs. Remps Hampsher.
Miss Alma Sharp and Miss Mabel Stevenson came over from Keota this morning to attend Chautauqua and visit with friends. Mrs. A. K. Dickey and two children left this morning for Creston after a pleasant visit here with her sister, Mrs. Ralph Lytle.
Frey’s Studio headlines mix with brief society notes as 56-1f R Sommers trips to Ottumwa. Verne Gillis departs after a week in town for Ottumwa. The Journal offers 5c per six August 14 papers and eight August 15 papers. C C Gardner of Rock Island pursues business locally. Frank McCarty family returns to Richland after visiting D A Boyer and Cha t a u q u a. Mr and Mrs W T Nott and son depart Elwood Nebraska after a death in the family. Mr and Mrs B C Tracy visit Reister home from Brighton. Tracy leaves, wife and children stay longer.
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