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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1908
Page
8
Mr and Mrs Oscar Jugenheimer entertained twelve guests at their west of the city home Saturday evening. Cards provided entertainment with Mrs Chas Caldwell and Chas Hoxworth winning, while Mrs Bud Neiswanger and Ed Myall received the booby prizes. Luncheon followed the contest.
The Standard Bearers met with Miss Helen Morton at her West Jefferson street home. After a brief business meeting, Mrs Norton, a missionary from India, gave an engaging talk on her work among the heathen.
The Rebekah Gleaners will meet tomorrow at 2 oclock in the afternoon at Mrs Sadie Minicks home. All members are urged to attend as there is important business before the society.
Mrs John McCartney hosted the Chafing Dish club at her West Madison Street home last evening as a compliment to Mrs Harry Keister of Chicago. Guests enjoyed an informal evening with a dating dish luncheon as a feature of the hours.
The Bachelor Maids gathered last evening at Miss May Long's residence on North Marion Avenue. Guests from out of town included Mrs. Kate Bel Babcock of Chicago and Miss Madge Scott of Des Moines.
In a season closing event the Washington Specials held a banquet at the east side restaurant. After a four course supper the team enjoyed moving pictures illustrated songs and music at the Star Pictorium. The gathering pleased all attendees. An event of interest to the community.
Miss Emily Mathers married George Brown of east of Haskins on Thanksgiving day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Mathers in Corpus Christi Texas. The ceremony was intimate with close relatives present. The couple, both known in the area, plan to reside near Haskins after a brief stay in Texas.
George W. Griffith called at Brighton. Vienna bakery advertises cup cakes and drop cakes. Homer Brown heads to Titus for sawmill work. Snouffer Hughes & Co. host a holiday opening December 4 and 5. Mrs Ed Kiburz returns from Monticello visit. M Johnson travels to Clarion Iowa for business. L G Adams visits from Waterloo to sister Mrs L C Daugherty. Xmas store opening planned for upcoming Saturday. Snouffer, Hughes and Mrs A E Bruty recently at Iowa City. Dan Patterson visits family over Sunday, returns to Ottumwa Monday. Miss Veronica Fritz leaves for Excelsior Springs to visit Otto Fritz. Mrs Eliza Beard leaves for Evansville Pa. to visit relatives. en route she briefly meets Miss May Wolf of Chicago.
Mrs Phoebe Jane Strickland Jones died at her home on South Marion avenue after a long illness dating from January 23 1908. She was born January 5 1864 in Keokuk county. Survived by five siblings and two children Violet and Vyrge with Vyrge dead in infancy. Funeral at residence 830 am then Talleyrand service at 2 pm conducted by Rev W O Fisher with interment in Talleyrand cemetery.
Fresh salted peanuts and almonds available at the Vienna location. Bold snack option for shoppers seeking a quick salty bite.
Mr and Mrs Will Gensler of Waterloo leave tomorrow for California to spend the winter visiting at western points as they work their way westward.
The store announces a fresh shipment of net waists arriving at Snouffer Hughes & Co. These garments feature airy fabrics, delicate trim, and a comfortable fit for spring wear. Local shoppers are invited to view the new styles in the window and try on in the fitting room.
Paris reports the French government debates how to handle Venezuelan President Castro on his Bordeaux arrival. After the Caracas expulsion incident, Paris may refuse landing but humanitarian concerns may block harsher steps. A port official may board Castro’s steamer Guadeloupe to determine his plans. he will not be allowed to come to Paris.
Chicago report states John Dongola was buried under salt after a warehouse bin collapsed. Companions dug him out and he escaped serious injury.
New York reports jockey Joe Notter has agreed to ride in Germany and Eddie Dugan will soon fail to ride H P Whitney horses in England.
The forecast shows a cold wave sweeping the north regions of Illinois and Indiana with strong northeast winds. Wisconsin and Iowa expect cold conditions with northeast winds, while lower Michigan will see snow and west erly gales.
Dartmouth announces Clark Walworth Tobin as captain for 1909. Harvard selects Hamilton Fish Jr. as captain for 1910. Fish has been a right tackle for two years. Other notes mention boxing bout and Hamilton College captain Leavyenworth.
La Porte Indiana story notes contractor C Vail of Colby Kansas sent an $11.90 draft to George Link clerk of the La Porte county circuit court. He says he wrongfully collected the money from the county and accompanied the draft with a letter claiming restitution impacts his eternal welfare due to bounty won years ago on seven fox scalps.
John D. Archbold testified in the government suit to break up the Standard Oil trust. He said 63 percent of the illuminating oil refined in 1906 was sold abroad, with export levels outpacing other years as the company faced competition from about four hundred foreign firms.
The fifth triennial convention of the International Council of Jewish Women begins in Cincinnati today and lasts ten days. Leading Jewish women from across the United States will attend to discuss philanthropy, aid to immigrants, peace, education, reciprocity and cooperation.
A Lemmon's Pharmacy notice promotes Feley's Orino Laxative as a cure for chronic constipation and liver stimulation. It claims the product regulates the bowels to act naturally eliminating continuous purgative use.
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