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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1909
Page
3
Opening address by president lists declamations by Palmer Wilson Beulah Harvey Wanda Harvey Frances and Helen Wilson provided for the Glendale Literary program on December 17 1909 in a summary card style.
Select program shows reading Emma Galloway, declamations by Nettie Miller Dora Koehler and others. a debate on country life versus city life with W M Galloway and Irma Wilbur. papers by Robert Rohrer Ruth Harvey. notices for Enola Harvey Lecy. Frey Studio ad urges customers with promises of up-to-date styles and guaranteed satisfaction.
Local shoppers heard of Vienna bakery offerings as Boshart and Son visited. Mrs. Andrews Wenger and family visited, while Miss Ruth McMinn joined the local button factory. Vienna announces seasonable bon bon boxes and a large stock for Christmas purchases.
Thomas Wood of Brighton born 1856 died December 11 1909 at his home east of Brighton aged 53 One time cattle dealer he suffered strokes two years ago and ten months ago the last confinement preceded his funeral on Monday at the Christian church Rev A B Cornell of New Sharon officiating He is survived by his wife Miss Mattie Honor whom he married in 1883 and one child likely born in 1885 The Naomi s held a business meeting at their Sunday school teacher s home Mrs Vera lale. Mrs H H Peterson ill with pneumonia at daughter Mrs Dr Park s home. Cal Cooper attended funeral of Mrs Brough of Fairfield. Willie Godwin funeral held at residence and burial at Eureka cemetery Reverend S K Coats of Washington preached Willie Gowdin s funeral. Will Martin and son returned to Kansas after visiting at parental Martin home. Mr and Mrs Werner Kientz hosted Baracas meeting with sleigh rides and a late night repast
Hobson and Gove announce a new policy keeping the store open nights from a specified date through Christmas. The change aims to boost holiday shopping and accommodate customers after regular hours.
An advertisement extols Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for stomach derangement and indigestion. It touts prompt relief, digestion aid, and a money back guarantee after a 15 day 25 cent trial with larger sizes available at 50 cents and 1 dollar from The Rexall Store Cook Sherman at S W Corner Square.
December 15 Mrs Susan Bennett arrived from Hedrick to visit her father James Harper. Mrs W E Anwyl Mrs W P Davidson Mr and Mrs M I Yard Mrs George Yeager Mrs Sarah Yeager and J M Maxwell traveled to Washington this morning. Rev J M Adair from Indiana Penn arrived from Kansas City to spend the day with his cousin J H McCleery.
Mr and Mrs Will Hoth hosted a progressive Somerset gathering for A B C boys and C B A girls in honor of Robert Harding. Ruth Lindauer won first prize a candy box and Edith Morgan took the clown doll consolation. Ice cream and cake served.
Mrs A E Sands Mrs F G Sands and Miss Blanche Willey were shopping in Washington. A J Nicholson traveled to Knoxville to visit his mother. Mr and Mrs A L Armstrong left for West Chester for their grandson's funeral. Sam and Ethel Henderson were in Washington yesterday. John Hopengardner returned to Washington from his mother in law Mrs W Price. Mrs Lillie Huffman left for Ohio after summer with her brother and son Earl. Mrs Dr Hamilton rode to Morning Sun to visit her mother Mrs J P McClanahan.
The article notes a sunny interlude as the sun briefly peeked out from behind clouds. It compares today’s glare to recent dull weather and confirms the sun’s continued existence.
Road users report excellent sleighing and good track conditions. While a few bumps offend, overall the snow remains favorable and the season is hoped to last through the holidays, except for farmers still in cornfields.
The Gray Literary society hosts a short program Friday evening December 17 at the Gray school house with inviting attendance. Frank Libe delivers opening address followed by recitations by Mary Brown Hattie Hesseltine Glen Beenblossom Kate Snider Hazel Birney Helen Benda and others. Songs by Cecil Hopping Mrs Elsie Beenblossom and Mr J J Benda plus music by Mr and Mrs Hexworth and J. J. Benda.
Delegates from across the United States gather in Topeka Kansas for the National Good Roads association two day session. Arthur C Jackson president of the national body opens the convention with Gov W R Stubbs greeting attendees. Noted speakers include A C Shallenberger John Croft J Chaney Senator Bankhigd Chamberlain and Representative Sulzer. Jackson advocates federal support to connect Washington to all state capitals and then link capitals to county seats.
A promotional notice extols Diapepsin as a quick cure for indigestion and related symptoms. It claims digestion improves in five minutes and breath odors vanish, with claims of universal family relief and no need for laxatives.
A 1909 verse fragment by George Matthew Adams presents Walt Mason contemplating life as a short journey across a small sphere. It contrasts vainglorious pursuits with the beauty of simple living and urges looking for the good rather than trouble.
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