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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1903
Page
4
Washington reports a forecast from The Evening Journal for Iowa. Generally fair tonight and Wednesday. Warmer tonight and east and central portions Wednesday.
A city page notes Cracker Jack at Allen's and many visitors and shoppers from West Chester Haskins Crawfords ville Ainsworth Wayland and Dublin. Entries include Mrs Chittum Hyde Whitman J Mathers and others shopping or visiting today with brief mentions of entertainment sales and a factory roof upgrade.
The Town Children's Home advisory board sent a Christmas offering of 14.10 dollars and the Junior Endeavor of the Presbyterian church gave 5 dollars to the Des Moines home. Mrs. M. Boice.
Des Moines reports Mrs. G J Cummins mother of Governor Albert Cummins died in her home from pneumonia after a several day illness. Gov Cummins left his eastern engagements to rush to her bedside as the death occurred. The Ottumwa game against a YMCA team is scheduled for January 1 in Ottumwa.
Ottumwa Y M C A earns reputation for tough play as the local team prepares for a New Year clash. The Bums acknowledge a strong challenge but feel ready to meet the test and show their mettle against Ottumwa.
The Kooking Klub entertained at Miss Lucy Meacham's East Washington street home last evening in compliment to Miss Emeline Warren who departed today for California. Attendees described the event as a pleasant gathering with a good time reported by all.
Miss Edith Bovee hosts members of Miss Laura Ingham's Sunday School class at her Heights home for a Christmas celebration this afternoon featuring a Christmas pie as the main highlight.
Miss Hazel Mount hosts S. B. Club at her South Iowa Avenue home with honor guests Miss Maude Reeves and Miss Marian Stewart. Allen's offers full candy line as seasonally merry gathering continues. Tom Carris and sister Mrs Andy Augustine visit from Dublin, 62 to 46 score noted.
Westchester notes show Mrs Henderson and Miss Ross visiting Washington. J D Dayton and Miss Cook also there. Mr and Mrs BE Wiley from Washington visit Mrs Wiley's parents, Mr and Mrs Plummer. Rev Thorne preached to a crowded Methodist church. Baptist meetings closed with yesterday's services. Dayton and House of West Liberty bought three driving horses, two trot 2 20. Infant of Emil Anderson and wife died and was buried at New Haven church.
Mrs Ella Nichols of Love land Ohio returned home last Friday after visiting at the J L Tucker home and other relatives. WE Farriers buried their infant in Miller cemetery last Friday. Mr and Mrs Will Garrett traveled to Illinois for business and pleasure. Mr and Mrs W L Derby visited the J R Taylor home Sunday. Earl Lewis shipped a car load of posts from Verdi to Washington.
Riverside report says Bert Skalla, injured by falling from a house, is improving slowly as of December 21.
Mrs. Sarah Hagie suffered a dislocated shoulder after a fall at her son Henrys home. Mrs. Kila Proudfit and sons left for Trenton due to illness in the Stiles family. Mr. and Mrs. McCleery celebrated a birthday with a dinner and a rocker gift. Invitations issued for Miss Anna Cunningham and John Mitchells marriage. Rev BE H Thompson and congregation surprised them with a secretary gift. Deputysheriff Wm Black visited. E H Thompson and daughter Helen in Washington. Local Martha Strain visiting relatives in Crawfordsville. Orchestra to perform a Christmas concert at Columbian Hall with varied instruments.
The regular teacher’s examination occurs next Saturday in the court room. Miss Hughes will take her last examination, then travel Monday to Des Moines for the State Teacher’s Association and proceed to Cedar Falls to finish studies she once began. Miss Porter, new superintendent, will assume control after the association and also attend. Miss Woodford will join the Des Moines meeting.
Adelaide Thurston stars in Polly Primrose with full scenery and furniture. Described by metro papers as the prettiest and most interesting play since Thurston’s The Little Minister. Show set for Thursday December 31 at the Graham Opera House. Conner and Schilling promote the event.
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