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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1908
Page
5
Partly cloudy with possible local showers tonight or Sunday. Warmer in the northeast portion tonight, cooler in the west and central portions. Data provided by Washington state meteorology desk for Evening Journal.
Local news notes Star listing three reels at the air dome this evening and reminds readers it takes one hour and a half to run all films. Extra items mention Vienna bakery fresh bread variety and recent local movements. William Arthaud of Winfield was in the city on business yesterday. Alma Goodwin left for Hedrick to teach in public schools. Mrs. Charles Hahn and son Critz departed Belle Plaine after visiting Chase Critz home.
The Happenings in the Different Communities in the County and Other News of the Day recount local events, social updates, and small town occurrences from Our Various Correspondents.
August 28 report lists Mrs A A Wall returning home from Richland Friday. Mrs Birdie Garrett is on the sick list. Mrs CO E Bennett and son Ed win were Fairfield shoppers Friday. Rev C C Davis will join Lancaster revival with Rev Co L Walker. Fred Sweet runs the dray during Andy Polis absence. Misses Rulie and Mayme Walker visit Batavia. Hallie Madison of Galesburg visits Brighton this week.
August 28 to August 31 reports show Ward Essley traveling to Ottumwa and returning with fifty head of fine feeding steers. John Tucker roofs his house. Nora Cannon visits her grandfather in Media Indiana. Mrs John Riley and daughters Eunice and Ida of Columbus City visit at the Her mon Buntenbach home. Mr and Mrs Howard Hopping visit Wilber Beenblossom Thursday evening. Joe Snider Jr and Walter Jarrard return from the state fair. Walter and Bertha Brown visit their old home in Atlanta Illinois. Mr and Mrs Cale Lemley and sons Dwight and Ivan attend a social at Miles Bradford’s in Washington. Sister Mary Fetes of New York visits her relatives.
August 28 social items show Mr. and Mrs. Perry Hopkinson returning from Maryville to visit daughter Mrs. John Anderson. Mrs. Lindsey of Brighton visits Mrs. J. D. Dayton. Miss Belle Stevenson visits Mrs. J. P. Dayton and friends. Miss Maude Gorham left for Des Moines to teach in Slater. W. J Brown and family move to R. C. Ferguson's house and will lead this year’s school. Mrs. J. F. O’Loughlin visits at Al-Taber home northeast of town as Baptist and New Haven Sun-.
Day schools held a joint picnic in Fete's timber last Wednesday. All reports say it was a fine time.
August 29 report lists Mrs. Lindsay and son Grant of Brighton visiting, Mrs. J. D. Dayton, Miss Jennie Cook, and Miss Belle Dayton as Kepta visitors, Miss Rose Springman of Washington in town between trains, and Miss Ada Bailey bound for Oskaloosa to teach.
August 29 Frank Tellin rode as a passenger for Cedar Rapids Friday. Grandma Shalla and Miss Kate entertained Dr and Mrs J M Chittum Mr and Mrs James Shalla Mrs Vacha and the Misses Emma and Bessie Shalla at dinner Tuesday. Mrs Ed Shalla visited her sister Mrs Anthony Escher Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Albert Sharpe and Lloyd spent Sunday at Riverside. Grandma Koening is living with her daughter Mrs Frank Lintz this summer. John Wingsler has rented the Dave Weiland farm for five years and will move with his family closer to town church and school. the house is larger than his own. Miss Edith Kos is working for Mrs Carrie Bailey. All who attended Chautauqua from here were pleased and regret not being able to attend more. A small contingent from here is also attending the state fair this week.
August 29 reports residents returning home to Washington and Havre after visits. Several people travel to and from Washington to attend fairs and shops. The postponed business men's ball game is rescheduled for next Tuesday September 1. Services are planned Sunday morning at all three churches with an evening union service at M E Church at 8 led by Rev. Genung.
The 1908 09 Washington opera season opened with Dan Cupid despite heavy rainfall keeping attendance to about 150. Myra Jefferson starred in the title role with a strong supporting company and catchy chorus numbers. Next up is The Yankee Regent. J K Lemmon was reelected manager as stockholders planned a high quality, value driven season.
Foley's Honey and Tar claims immediate relief for asthma and has cured cases unresponsive to other treatment. Advertises as best remedy for coughs colds and throat and lung trouble. Contains no harmful drugs. Lemmon's Pharmacy.
The Airdome did not open yesterday due to weather but will screen three 3,000 foot films and new songs this evening. If patrons are dissatisfied, they may return to the box office for a refund. Don’t miss the show tonight.
A social dance will be held at Knupps Hall tonight inviting all residents to join. The event promises music and dancing in a friendly community setting.
Mrs Howard and daughter departed for Red Cloud Nebraska after visiting at the E D Morrison home. Mr and Mrs Gossard left for Hastings Nebraska after extended visit with Mrs John Zaring.
A historic banking notice offers 4 percent interest on deposits with semi annual compounding. The bank notes it has paid $150000 in interest to depositors since 1876.
In a sworn statement Homer Zaring testifies he traveled to Washington Iowa to rent land, met George Peck who described good black loam soil at 25 to 835 per acre, led to an 174 acre farm three miles from the county seat, bought as represented, with promise to reimburse a dissenting buyer’s car fare.
John Collins known as the Goo Goo Man brings The Yankee Regent musical to the opera house on Sept 2 with a 65 member troupe. Lyons headlines the act after success in The Land of Nod Isle of Spice and Mills of the Gods in New York. The company just finished a 250 night Chicago run and the original cast is announced for Sept 2.
Harve Humston brought in champion peaches weighing in as big juicy fruit. Charley Stinson reported six bushels picked from a single tree as orchards overwhelm limbs. Experts note peach development has advanced while trees stay small, suggesting treetop support or oak grafting to protect limbs.
A lively shower yesterday and last night produced 1.63 inches of rain. Rain fell from noon through afternoon, evening, and night, leaving mud yet clearing to warm sunshine, seen as good for corn. New pictures at the Star.
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