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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1907
Page
5
Public notice states the address by the Rev. W H Fulton at First United Presbyterian church is postponed indefinitely due to Mr Fulton's illness. Also advertises Shellabarger's pantatorium with low price clothing for women and men including skirts coats dresses and suits, all work guaranteed, phone 246.
Regular post meeting tomorrow night invites good attendance for the final year meeting. A. White and P. C. White lead a debate at the High school Thursday evening on a live subject limited disarmament. The discussion promises prepared speakers and engaging dialogue.
Dudley Crone of Keota visited the city Sunday. A big advertisement in Tuesday's Journal promotes Bowman's peanut taffy and Christmas minstrel seating. Change note for opening sale: Friday instead of Monday. High School basketball battles National Guards next Wednesday at the Commercial club on the home floor.
December 14 reports from county correspondents record Mrs J J Fitzgerald and daughter Gladys at a Washington Farmers Institute. Milt Taylor and son visit Albert Taylor’s home in Milford Iowa. Florence Ella Porter Carrie Rowan Eva Easter Blanche Coulter attend the Washington gathering. Mrs Matilda Gardner and son Wilbur visit Robert in Mt Pleasant hospital. A W McConnell of Cedar Rapids joins cousin W H McConnell at Washington for the institute. Miss Mabel Stewart visits Miss Bessie Curran in Washington. Mr and Mrs J M Stewart Jr attend the Farmers Institute. Mrs N M Anderson conducts business between trains at Washington.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Dodds welcomed a seven pound baby girl on December 14. Mrs J M Oldaker is ill. Gus Oldaker resigns as city night watchman. Edw Ash appointed in his place. Revival meetings to start at the M E church after the new year. Schachner family returning from Chicago stock show. Mrs H H Willson travels to Monmouth for aunt's death. Snately and Rhoades attend Des Moines implement dealers convention. Schroeder visits J M Kelley in Riverside. Miss Geneva Smith suffers tonsillitis. C C Gardner sells black driver to Joe Simerman. Lon Fleming and Bruce Gardner visit Washington for an institute.
Richard Allen of the United States navy is expected home tomorrow. Uncle Dunk Gardner is reported as improving. Mrs J W Eyestone of Mt Vernon returned home after a week at the J B Gardner home. School dismissed for Farmers Institute day invited by Miss Cora Porter. Others visit, events, and small notices follow from Lexington community.
A reader notes a student returning home from school in Chicago for the holidays. The brief item records a family routine and regional tie to the city during festive season.
December 14 finds T. A. Jones visiting his mother Mrs. M. J. Swires in Atlantic. Miss Frankie Porter travels as a passenger for Washington along with Mrs. J. F. Frain and J. A. McCoy. The M. E. S.8 S. is preparing its Christmas program.
Mrs Rev Patterson of Colfax arrives to attend the church dedication. Numerous guests travel from Washington Danville Fruitland Muscatine and Crawfordsville to visit with local families and attend services. Local clergy A S Smith and R L Patterson join in the afternoon.
December 16 lists Mr. and Mrs. R. B. White and daughter and many others as passengers for Washington this morning. Also traveling were Mr. and Mrs. M. Strain and daughter and several locals including Mrs. Will Anwyll and Miss Kathryne Hopengardner. Mrs. Elmer Mason and A. J. Brown noted visiting relatives.
The Rev. W. O. Fisher returned to his Washington home this morning after assisting the Rev. G. W. Hanna at United Presbyterian church yesterday. Hanna joined him and spent the day in Washington. Chas. Baker, who previously broke an arm and four ribs, is back home in Washington. Mrs. Frank McFarlane came home from Keota Saturday evening after a day there. James White of Keota visited on business Saturday morning.
The Misses Edith Mc Bride and Nellie Smith and Mr. Witting and Lloyd Easter were passengers for Washington this morning. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wagner, Roy Davis, Miss Eva Wagner, Charlie Thompson, Miss Dora Davison, Chas. Keating, Miss Ettiene Swift and Miss Edith Swift were Sunday visitors at the Will Easter home, and attended services at the Pleasant Hill church in the evening.
The address by Rev. W. H. Fulton of Chicago at the First United Presbyterian church tonight has been postponed due to the speaker's illness.
J. A. Y. Ashby reports the A. E. Austin farm three miles northeast of Washington sold at 145.00 per acre to Martin Essley.
The notice invites families to a Christmas minstrel with ticket prices 25 35 and 50 cents. The event promises festive entertainment suitable for all ages.
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