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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1908
Page
5
Partly cloudy with probably local showers tonight or Tuesday. Cooler tonight and east portion Tuesday.
Correspondents report on community events across the county and daily life. Brief notices cover local meetings, school activities, births and marriages, and notable happenings shaping the town’s social calendar.
August 31 reports several residents returning from Cedar Rapids and Lone Tree while others visit relatives in Keota Grass Mound Bennett Davenport Muscatine and Lincoln Nebr Grace Walker prepares for work at Grass Mound millinery J A Trotter travels to Bennett and Mrs N M Anderson to Chicago union and family visits continue across Iowa with multiple households hosting and visiting relatives over the weekend.
On August 31 Mrs Mary Pringle entertained a group of ladies at 12 o'clock in her home, hosting a refined afternoon gathering with light refreshments and conversations among friends.
Miss Gabbert and Miss Kelley of Davenport attended a Friday dinner with Mrs. Joe Masters, Mrs. Downing and Miss Alice Keiser. Miss Mary Thies visited the Fisch home in Sigourney on Saturday. Helen Gabbert and Tressie McCarty were guests at the C. F. Singmaster home Saturday. The Embroidery club, hosted by Mrs. J. N. Reinert on Friday afternoon, met sparsely due to rain, with ice cream and cake served.
August 29 Art Hazen sold a cow and calf to his brother L. V. Hazen of north of Ainsworth for 50 dollars. Clyde Hillhouse John Caldwell Johnnie Putman Jake Shrader and Will Saville returned home from the state fair Friday night.
August 31 reports show Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Lease returning from a week in Des Moines and Oskaloosa. Chas Brown visited southeast of Mt. Pleasant. Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs of Galesburg Ill. are visiting daughter Mrs. David Griffith. Prof. and Mrs. G W Weber returned to Columbus Junction after an overnight visit. Mrs. Ella Proudit returned to Washington after a brief visit. A E Gault and two children with Mr. and Mrs. Chas Strain traveled to Washington.
The Ready Maids convene with Miss Carrie Winter at her south Washington home. Senior Christian Endeavor of Second United Presbyterian will drive to the I. K. Real home north of the city for a social postponed from last Friday due to bad weather. The Fortnightly club mothers' department opens tomorrow at 2 30 p m at Mrs OC W McLaughlin's West Main street, guests invited. Fortnightly club musical department meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Mrs W H Hughes's home. Queen Esther circle gathers this evening with Miss Eva Butler in northeast Washington.
At the McCulley Barber Shop, Harry Tillotson joins Harry McCulley fully equipped to handle pantator ium work, pressing and cleaning of ladies and gentlemen's clothing. He guarantees the best work and asks for patronage. 68-31.
Harland H. Dawson and his wife from Denver will arrive tomorrow to visit sister Miss Ella Dawson. They travel with Robert and Hazel Gerlaw near Lincoln to spend time with their cousin Mrs. D. J. Patterson.
Abridged notes advertise Fox and Dewey ads and airdome pictures at the Star and Frey’s Studio. Vienna bakes cookies and cupcakes. Warricks comic acrobats visit Columbus Junction fair with Washington band supplying music. Mr and Mrs O B Schenck of Pawnee City Nebr visit J B Crooks home en route from New York after buying a touring car.
Opera House reports a 250 night run in Chicago led by a cash figure of 65. The item notes RS produced the engagement on September 2 at the Opera House. No additional details on company or venue provided.
Edward Brinton and Hannah Hyde marked 65 years of marriage in Brighton Iowa where they reside on a farm west of town. Born in 1816 and 1823 respectively they wed in 1843 and raised eleven children. The couple remains active with excellent health as many relatives attended the anniversary event.
A Saturday anniversary gathering at the old home farm united four daughters-in-law one son-in-law twenty-two grandchildren and one great granddaughter Ruth Yeager in Stuart. A long lawn table hosted a bountiful meal as relatives recalled early county pioneer experiences while young people provided music and games for all to enjoy.
The Rev A S Smith finished his first year as pastor and will attend Ottumwa conference led by Bishop W A Quayle. He reported a net 140 member gain this year, taking total membership to 900 with 24 probationers, and church benevolences totaling 2100 dollars. The congregation hopes for his return next year.
Vienna is present with the goods as market activity remains steady. Phone 78 appears in notices as a point of contact for interested buyers and locals seeking updates on available merchandise.
Foley's Honey and Tar claims to provide immediate relief for asthma sufferers and to have cured many cases unresponsive to other treatments. Marketed as the best remedy for coughs colds and throat and lung trouble with no harmful drugs Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Local column updates from Vienna and Columbus Junction recount visitors from Kalona Geneseo Mineola and Chicago. Mentions a big free attraction at the Columbus Junction fair the Bickett family. Sickness at the Vienna bakery and moving plans for Carl Hedges are noted along with a local remedy ad for Foley’s Kidney Remedy.
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