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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1908
Page
5
Special to the Evening Journal reports partly cloudy skies with probable showers tonight or Thursday. Cooler air moves in behind a west region pull.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Publisky and son left for Davenport to settle there. Miss Lillian Norton returned home from Davenport after visiting relatives. Miss Alma McCutcheon and Mrs. Lloyd McCutcheon of Mt. Vernon visit James McCutcheon family for two weeks. Miss Lottie Looney left for Knoxville Iowa after visiting relatives. Mrs. Launer and son departed for Columbus Nebraska after weeks with her parents on East Second Street. W. J. Matheny expected from St. Louis for a short visit. his wife remains visiting Dr. W. M. Terry and relatives.
Marion T. Anderson advertises reliable coal supply in the city delivering clean burning Pana Wasted Coal at four dollars fifty cents a ton. Winter orders are encouraged as timely delivery begins.
August 26 report lists visits and arrivals in Washington area. A. J. Peterson and D. A. Peterson were visitors yesterday. Mrs. Jerry Carll and granddaughter from Muscatine arrived for a visit at the John Strain home. Other locals include Miss Effie McCreedy and Miss Ella McCreedy heading to Chicago for a few days.
Mrs J H Taylor and three daughters returned from a two week visit to Taintor Iowa. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Scott Welch Monday. James Welch injured while plowing. two fingers cut. J E Peck of Washington visited. Careaway club hosted by Mrs E J Davidson and Mrs W P Davidson. A ball game between local businessmen and Washington team won 11 to 1 for Crawfordsville. Jessie Neiswanger visiting Jap. J F Buxbaum in Washington. Surprise party at Lee McCleary home for young family. McCleary moving to Washington. John McCleary went to Des Moines for state fair. East vs West side businessmen ball next Friday at 2:30 with races and band program. Mrs H D Cherryholmes and daughters left for Burlington. Huston family reunion held at Winfield. George Shaner returned from Dale Creek, Wyoming.
Friday the 28th marks Crawfordsville's big day with the annual business men ball game at the ball grounds. A street parade, baseball relay, bicycle race, long throw, egg and shoe races, and multiple foot races for boys, girls, and men will follow. Prizes are donated by local businesses, and teams West Side and East Side provide the lineup for diamond competition.
The bank advertises a savings plan adding four percent to every dollar saved. Interest compounds twice yearly, and the bank notes it has paid $150,000 in interest to depositors since its 1876 organization.
Engineer Lisle McGugin will host a fall political campaign lawn party at his East Main street home. The event, open to Republicans and Democrats, features phonograph records of William Jennings Bryan and other entertainment. The gathering marks Washington county's first fall campaign event.
W. F. Brinton and wife paused at home after traveling from Fairbury Nebraska to Clinton Sr to end their season. They report a highly successful run with large audiences and numerous engagements secured for next season.
Agent Broadgate returns rested to duty at the Milwaukee and brings a jovial mood. The Firefly is likely to remain a regular traveler service after weeks of restored operation, carrying many local passengers and proving its popularity. G. A. Smith made a business trip to Des Moines this morning.
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