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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1906

Page

5

Viennas Best 10 Cent Pie Grabs Local Page News

Henry Crawford arrived from West Chester this morning. Mrs Oscar Solbrig visited Crawfordsville. many attended Chautauqua. Des Moines trip for Carlton Wilson to the State fair. Mrs F C Jones and Edward C returned to Wellman after Chautauqua. Rev W C Allen left to conduct Mrs Huston's funeral at Avery Iowa. Mrs Allen DeLong and Claus arrived from Crawfordsville for Chautauqua. Rezin Brown and wife returned to Sigourney after Chautauqua. Maude Erdice and Patsy Wilson plan a short visit and Chautauqua attendance. Mona Stapp returned home to Columbus Junction after Chautauqua. George Carson and wife among travelers to Des Moines for the State fair. M P Donahey, from Iowa City, regained sight after four months in hospital. he can recognize faces and walk the streets unaided, while still judging horses by feet and hoofbeats.

Carlton Wilson Des Moines F. C. Jones Edward C Wellman Chautauqua W. C. Allen Huston Avery Iowa Allen DeLong Claus Crawfordsville Rezin Brown Sigourney Maude Erdice Keota Patsy Wilson Mona Stapp Columbus Junction Chautau George Carson Ainsworth M. P. Donahey Iowa City

MEN S AUTUMN STYLES COATS SHORTER NO VENTS TROUSERS NARROWER

A fashion sketch outlines autumn trends with a shorter jacket and no vents, snug hips, narrow sleeves, and a high cut waistcoat featuring six or seven buttons. Trousers will be less wide and extend barely below the ankle, with potential turnups but only within autumn.

Haberdasher

Novel Cleveland training school for household science opens

Mrs Tom L Johnson wife of the mayor leads Cleveland supporters in starting a new training school in household science at the Burt mansion Prospect avenue and East Thirty-second street. Miss Frances Broderick and Mrs N F Schreck will run it with free board for capable girls aiming to domestic service in luxury homes. The project, backed by wealthy women, is touted as one of the country’s most novel ventures.

Tom L. Johnson Cleveland Burt Prospect Avenue East Thirty-second Street New York American Frances Broderick N. F. Schreck Broderick

Enormous Crowd at Washington Chautauqua with Billy Sunday

A massive crowd gathered today at 3 p m as Billy Sunday spoke in Washington for the Chautauqua. Estimates place 10 000 attendees around the 6 000 seat tent with many unable to approach. Sunday’s voice carried beyond sight and trains from all directions brought visitors, with large crowds expected tonight. Tomorrow Colonel Kain will discuss Platform Experiences.

Washington Sunday Chautauqua Association Kain

Washington County Chautauqua Nominates Fifteen Directors

A committee formed by the Washington County Chautauqua association board nominated fifteen candidates for next year’s board of directors. Nominations include F. H. Smith, S W. Livingston, A. R. Miller, E B. Morrison, Chorge Dempsey, Wm. McClean, F. L. Wilson, C. H. Keck, Rev. L. D. Young, Miss Cora Porter, Miss Delia Ross, John H. Steck, L. H. Wallace, A. N. Alberson, W. H. Hughes, with Secretary A. R. Miller receiving the report.

Washington County Chautauqua Washington County Chautauqua Association Association A. R. Miller F. H. Smith S W. Livingston EB. D. Morrison Chorge Dempsey Wm. McClean F. L. Wilson C. H. Keck L. D. Young Cora Porter Delia Ross John H. Steck L. H. Wallace A. N. Alberson W. H. Hughes

Condition of Miss Kathryn Marbourg

The condition of Miss Kathryn Marbourg remains about the same today. She suffers considerably, and it is feared that she is in a very critical condition.

Kathryn Marbourg

Magistrate Questions Pat Over Fresh Offense

A magistrate asks an elderly offender Pat what brought him before the court. Pat replies simply that two policemen brought him in, and confirms the offense by saying he was drunk, both of them. The exchange highlights a terse, laconic defense in a local court.

Pat Sor

Locals Attend Chautauqua and Travel Morning News

Myrtie and Marie Reese arrived from Winfield to attend Chautauqua. Mrs Harry Tillotson and children and Mrs Will Engle and children went to Rubio. Rev J A Shannon of Allerton visits. Bertha Stickler returns from Winfield after a brief visit. The big back automobile broke down, suspending operations briefly. Mrs Alex Henderson returns home to Ainsworth after visiting James Sands. Mr and Mrs Clay Kneese arrive from Muscatine to stay with Jacob Lehrer and attend Chautauqua. Mrs C 8S Noel and Lelia and Percil Noel arrive from Oskaloosa and New Sharon to attend Chautauqua. Mrs Ed Walther and daughters Myrtie and Dorothy visit then head to Davenport. Charles Rupp, suffering appendicitis, shows slow improvement after a hard siege.

Bertha Stickler Winfield Chautauqua Alex Henderson Ainsworth James Sands Clay Kneese Muscatine Jacob Lehrer C . 8S Noel Lelia Percil Noel Oskaloosa New Sharon Ed Walther Myrtie Dorothy Joseph Walther Davenport Charlies Rupp

Vacation's End Poem Echoes a Call to Action

The poem contrasts seasonal stillness with a call to engage, as bare branches and autumn hints spark a urge to return to life and activity. A final line marks Washington Star as the publication, signaling the piece's origin.

North English visitors and corn sample shown

Mr and Mrs Hubert Nicola and Mrs Smith of North English visit Hugh Kendall home briefly. D H Miller displays field corn nearly cured that would shell from the ear and is almost ripe enough to crib.

Hubert Nicola Smith North Eaglish Hugh Kendall D. H. Miller

Local Residents Return From Short Visits

Paul returned to his Brighton home after a brief city visit. Mrs J T Arnold and son Lloyd left for Ottumwa after a visit with relatives south of the city. Owen Fleharty, from Lee Cocklin funeral in Ainsworth, headed home to New Windsor. Alice Strom of Elgin Illinois visited here then went to Grace Hill for a few days. Mrs A J Hoyt and daughter Madge of Kansas traveled to Crawfordsville to visit old friends for a week or two.

Paul Brighton J. T. Arnold Lloyd Ottumwa Owen Fleharty Lee Cocklin Ainsworth New Windsor Alice Strobm Elgin Grace Hill A. J. Hoyt Madge Kansas Crawfordsville

Maryville Man Returns to Keosta from Visit

J. M. Willis of Maryville Missouri returned to Keosta this morning after a day or two with relatives in the city. Mrs A M Neal of Keota was a passenger for Ainsworth this morning to visit friends and relatives. Mrs A H Anderson and children of Hillsboro Iowa left for Winfield after a visit with her father Mr Carter. Mrs Mary Statton has been visiting at Harrison Greer’s and left for Newton Iowa. Miss Elizabeth White, visiting in Ainsworth, left for Kirkwood Illinois this morning.

J. M. Willis Maryville Keosta A M. Neal Keota Ainsworth A. H. Anderson Hillsboro Lowa Winfield Mr. Carter Mary Statton Harrison Greer Newton Elizabeth White Kirkwood, Ll

Local Notes From Marion and Nearby Visits

Mrs BE. P. Pernow returns home to Marion after a short stay at the BE. W. Fernow residence. Mr and Mrs Mart Olds and daughter Lillian travel from Ainsworth to spend the day at Chautauqua. Mr and Mrs W P Moore depart for Aller ton Iowa to start housekeeping on a farm. D B Rittenhouse of Seattle reports great wealth gains from the climate and plans to make it his permanent residence. his family will join later.

Mart Olds Lillian Ainsworth Chautauqua W. P. Moore Allerton Iowa D. B. Rittenhouse Seattle Wash

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Julius Caesar Cesar Anderson the Evening Journal Orville Elder Pusiisaee Orfrio East Main Pnones Jorington Weer Farmer Auctioneers E. G Mason City Sutherland Bros Iaw R. R Casey's Hotel Colenso Stewart West Side Monarch Company Plymouth Place Chicago Ill Thomas Simpson, Jr Journal Office Vienna Henry Crawford West Chester Oscar Solbrig Cleveland School Carlyle James Waylon Cromwell Cheyne Row Lord Carlyle Waylon Billy The Board OF Directors Marie Reese Harry Tillotson Will Engle Rubio J. A. Shannon Allerton Chautauqua Washington Star BE. P. Pernow Marion BE. W. Fernow Skein Berlin Saxony Snouffer Hughes & Co A. H. Burston
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