Seer Eee Seeks Public Aid In Local Event
A cryptic notice outlines a seer named Eee seeking public support for an upcoming event. Details remain fragmentary but imply a community reception and possible funding request.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1905
Page
5
Applegate and Brother Visit Relatives in Driscoll NC
E. A. Applegate and his brother traveled to Driscoll North Carolina last night to visit relatives. They were passengers and the trip was reported by local sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Applegate
Brother
Driscoll
N. C
Johnny-on-the-Spot Bay Coal Appeal for Winter Supplies
When the cold wave hits, act quickly. Bay Coal urges readers to buy coal now for the coming winter to ensure supply and avoid shortages.
County News Happenings
Journal correspondents report local events including accidents deaths births and marriages with prompt coverage from our news gatherers. Cont from page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Visitors Arrive as Bricklayers Begin Front Street Building
Aug 22 reports Mrs J F R Leonard and Mrs Waters with Eva arrive for visits in town. W T Trotter and G H West with Albert are also en route to Washington. W White returns from Kirkwood Illinois. Mrs Sam Burnette and daughter visit friends. Bricklayers start work on new Front Street building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. R. Leonard
Washington
Waters
Eva
Chicago
W. T. Trotter
G. H. West
Albert
W. White
J. F. White
Kirkwood
Ill
Sam Burnette
Slarper
Front Street
Personal arrivals and city council session noted
Clara White arrived last evening aboard the Milwaukee. Mrs. Stocker from Sigourney arrived for a visit with friends. Mrs. DeLong from Winfield will stay a few days in the city. Walter Morgan of Columbus Junction visited Saturday and Sunday. City Council met in regular session and adjourned to Monday night. Ed Stutz from Ottumwa is back in the city trading after illness. Miss Fannie Gaylord from Ottumwa arrived for a visit with Mrs. Chase Bannister. Mrs. Chas. Stump of Letts returned home Sunday after a Chautauqua visit. Miss Ora Henderson and Miss Noel left for Lexington after Chautauqua Bread. seven loaves for twenty-five cents at Johnson's. He bakes twice and sometimes three times daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Stocker
Sigourney
Mrs. DeLong
Winfield
Will
City
Ed Stutz
Ottumwa
Fannie Gaylord
Chase Bannister
Chas. Stump
Letts
Our
Johnson’s
Lloyd Latta
Chicago
J. B. Eylar
Davenport
Fred Lee
Muscatine
al Horsey
Ainsworth
Vienna
J. P. Thomas
Milwaukee
Canada
R. L. Hughes
Nina Isenhart
Herring
Good Hope
McComb
Crabb
New London
J. E Kmath
Ruby Hulse
Pearl Warrington
Keota
Scott Craig
Kansas City
Dora Veter
Lockwood
Springman
Madam Swift
Bowman's
Geo. Stewart
Stewart Hardware Co
J. H. Herring
Burlington
Bushnell
Iil
Emil A. Anderson
J. D. Dayton
Daryl
Rev. Dillon
West Chester
Chautauqua
Misses Black
Eldon
S. K. Coates
Haskins
Refugees from Russian Mutiny Targeted for New York
A socialist organization on the east side is raising funds to bring mutineers from the Potemkin to New York. About 400 sailors are said to be in Roumania and Rome, and if they consent, the group will find positions for them in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Odessa
Roumania
Rome
The Orange Tree in Summer Flowering and Fruit
The orange tree blooms through most of summer and reaches maturity after two years. For months the tree shows every growth stage from flower bud to ripe fruit. Rich colors appear as emerald unripe fruit mingle with golden ripe fruit against dark leaves and bright blossoms.
Murder Suspicion In Stock ton Farmer's Death
LaCrosse Wisconsin August 22 The coroner's jury at Trompealeam Wisconsin entertains murder suspicion in the death of Fred Claffier a wealthy Stock ton Minnesota farmer whose body was found in the Mississippi River there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaCrosse
Wis
Trompealeam
Fred Claffier
Stockton
Gang of Horse Thieves Escape at Benton Jail
In Vinton Iowa on August 22 six of nineteen prisoners escaped from Benton county jail. A posse chased them and recaptured one man. All escapees were being held on horst stealing charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Benton County County
Thunderstorm Drenches Chautauqua Grounds Night of Weather
A severe thunderstorm and heavy rain struck the Chautauqua White City last night after a busy season peak. The Marvel tent near the gate was struck, two occupants burned, Vera Beatty severely stunned, and several tents reported strikes with no lasting injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
White City
Frank Marve
Martiel
Martin
Peoria
Iil
Beatty
Davenport
Vera Beatty
Ralph Livingston
Local Mews Highlights Short Visits and Travel
Local items note J J McKeone departing for Rock Island and J P Thomas heading to Canada. Many residents visit Chicago, Muscatine, Hannibal and Minneapolis with bakery and clairvoyant ads interspersed. Illness and travel briefs appear alongside social visits and church notes.
Johnsons slices and bakery goods praised in town
The note highlights Johnsons slices and the Vienna bakery as top bakery goods in town. It mentions J. H. Pearson of the Clipper visiting yesterday and Mrs. B. Tracy of Brighton attending Chautauqua. Penny photos and cabinet photos dominate a weekly sale as well.
Iowa State Fair Excursion Tickets Set at One FARR
Iowa Central offers round trip excursion tickets for the 1905 Iowa State Fair in Des Moines from Aug 24 to Sept 1 with return eligibility through Sept 2. Agents can provide rates and train times. Bucklen's Arnica Salve praised for ulcers sores and burns, 25 cents at J H Stewart's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Central
Farr
Wm. Bedell
Flat Rock
Mich
Bucklen
J. H. Stewart
Also Mentioned on This Page
Evening Journal
Orville Elder
Punisumi
Office
East Main &T
Washington Mutual
PPC Eee
Rocal
Bibles
Stewart's Book Store
Chester
W. A. Chilcote
Ashby
Chas. Olds
H. Pippert
Dysart
R. B. Crone
Harry Mount
Dorcas Marshall
Rough Munn & Co
Scientific American
All
Munn & Co
Broadway
New Yo
F St
Colorado
John Sebastian
Rock Island
la Salle Station
the County News
Clara White
Walter Morgan
Columbus Junction
Tauqua
J.J. McKeone
Johnson's
Yeoman Lodge
Coates
Arthur Cnrlcote
Hannibal, Mo
Johnson
Mr. Crandall
Minneapolis
Chas Keck
Ethel Garard
Kate Garard
A. H. Rice
Tingley
Ray Stewart
Rock Island No. 12
Jamesport
Eugene Miles
Baby
Valley Junction
J. E. Patterson
J. H. Pearson
the Clipper
B. Tracy
Brighton
Alta Walker
Richland
Fred Neiswanger
W. L. Porter
R. H. Porter
Glasgow
Kentucky
A. F. Morris
Martinsburg
W. L. Strain
Chas. Brown
Brown
Casey Bros
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co
Sleanley G. Logan
Dist
Mgr
M. C. Slocum
Vienna Bakery
Opera House
McCartney & Son
Contractors
Portland
Great Northwest
Oregon
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Railway
St. Paul
Omaha
Ogden
Denver
Rocky Mountain
F. A. Miller
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