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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1903
Page
4
Washington city schools opened under a new superintendent with three additional teachers and several changes. About a hundred pupils reported for classification and enrollment reached 815 by noon, with a likely rise to 1000 soon. The list names principals and teachers at Centennial Wallace Heights and South School, noting new assignments and staff changes.
W. F. Brinton presented a new collection of moving pictures to a large audience Saturday night. The program was praised as one of his best, drawing strong applause and confirming the show as a success. He plans multiple regional shows before a season tour, and may extend his travels through Nebraska Kansas Colorado and possibly to California.
Mrs J B Gallagher celebrated her sixty eighth birthday last Saturday with a family reunion at her home. All children attended, including Will Gallagher and son Rolly, F Snyder and son Will, Muscatine residents, and Rolly Edward Irvin Nora, Ida Rathmel, and Rose Rathmel. A big dinner followed, with festive macaroons at Johnson's bakery tomorrow.
In a father son exchange the father explains the phrase better half as the wife who says exactly what she means, a straightforward definition given in a Philadelphia Press item.
Mike Lobmeardo arrives from Ma con City. Frank Strain and G W Nickolaus of Crawfordeville visit the city. Johnson, the taker, plans a strong bakery operation tomorrow. County Auditor Frank Neal receives a letter from W S Stone Grand Chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers praising his congratulatory message and intent to manage the order’s business well.
A Republican caucus for the second ward will be held Friday evening at City Hall to select seven delegates for the county convention on Saturday September 12. Brookhart is named as committeeman candidate.
Gentry Bros Famous Shows, renowned trained animal exhibition, nearly two score years a leader, now twice its former size. A double herd of performing animals and half a dozen novel acts debut this season. Endorsed by elite patrons after many engagements in this city, the Friday Sept 4 exhibition date is set.
Mr and Mrs John Wray of Slater Iowa visit the Preas Figgin home. Charley Nepil of St Paul visits relatives. Henry Schnekmacher and family return to Chicago after a stay. George Smith returns from Wisconsin. James Tobin loses a horse to lightning. Alton Hill loses a yearling heifer. George Doll in Burlington and Chicago. Mrs John Shaffer and children visit from Burlington. Mildred Blecha hosts Miss Jessie Neiswanger of Washington. Schools prepare to open. Mrs Telins chickens largely stolen. Miss Heenahan visits briefly. County Clerk Matthews hears of a lock jaw remedy via Fairfield inquiry. Fairfield residents consider summoning the Chicago doctor. arrival planned late this week.
In heavy seas the Reliance led Shamrock by a mile at the outer mark and by two miles four miles out. The race on a 16 mile windward course started late due to course changes and finished near the time limit with wind light. Minor local notices follow from Edgington to Johnson bakery news.
The final quarterly conference of the year convenes in the ladies parlor at 7 30 this evening. All members are asked to attend. 1. KB. Sehreckengast.
Help wanted for rental inquiry in Journal office. Contact 64 40 for details and arrangements.
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