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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1907
Page
5
Our county report outlines local events from numerous communities. It lists social gatherings, market news, school notes, and small-town updates. Readers find brief items on residents, meetings, and daily life across the region.
Dublin notes say many locals joined the home talent minstrel at Washington on Christmas night. Several residents including J. B. McCaleb, Laithly brothers, George Blattner, Will Brinning, Bernice Mangold, Howard Mangold, Sidney Smith, and John Bales with wife visited or attended events. A dance occurred at Jim Banks' home and a church meeting began at New Haven led by five Pella students.
Mrs Gordon will move to Kinross in a week or so and Pete Wade will rent the farm. Jake Chapman shredding fodder for Steve Assman. J Davidson spent Christmas with his parents at Washington. Grant Griffith preparing a log yard for sawing. Billy Davidson shelled corn Thursday. Adam Rowe and wife and Charlie Rowe and family spent Christmas at Jim Hanley home. Pearl Gordon in Scotland neighborhood this week.
A festive Eureka Christmas program attracted a large audience on Tuesday evening. Santa distributed gifts from the tree including a fur coat presented to Rev. James Priestnal by the Moon-Light club. Ethel Waters visits Richland. Archie Cannon visits from Drake University to spend vacation with his brother Fred. Ladies' Aid clears 11.00 on Grosscup Bros. lunch counter.
J W Kirkpatrick and family returned from Wellman visit. T J Neiswanger and children of Harvey and W M Thompson of Washington lodged with Samuel Neiswanger. Merchants to close at 7 pm after Wednesday. A J Laird and son David went to Iowa City. Miss Sue Donaldson of Rock Island visiting Richard Donaldson. Miss Bessie Curran returned to Washington after stay with Mabie Stewart. Mrs Ed Hanft and children returned to Columbus Junction from John DeHarpport home.
Mrs J A Maloney and her young son from Iowa City arrived last evening to visit her sister Mrs J E B Adams and family.
Miss Nelle Stevenson spent yesterday at Washington. Mrs. Kreger left for Ft. Leavenworth to visit her son Ed Kreger and family, escorted by her son Charles. Miss Mellie Krammer and Mrs. Verona Spain of Chicago vacation with Mrs. Krammer. Milan Harris of Chicago returned from a visit with his parents. A. W. Gray and wife of Kansas City are guests here.
D R Munro traveled to Omaha to visit relatives and friends. An oyster supper was held this evening in the Methodist church league room. Gilbert Miller from Washington is visiting friends here. Hog cholera affects many hogs in the area. Miss Jennie Cook returned from a three month visit with relatives in Los Angeles.
Dec 28. John Hopengardner returns to his Washington home after Christmas with daughter Mrs Ralph Kelsey. Miss Lila Vesey of Mt Pleasant and Miss May Allen of Olds visit at Henry Hagie home. Mrs Ella Sewell and sons Roy and Wakefield return to Lone Tree, after several days here. Mrs Robert Young and others travel as passengers to Washington this morning.
In Keota on December 28 Miss Minnie Seydel and John Longman wed at 9 o'clock at the bride's home with Rev. J. F. Robertson officiating. The couple left for Des Moines for a honeymoon and will reside in Keota. Friends extend congratulations on the marriage of two well regarded local residents. New Year services are announced at the German Evangelical church at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. coffee cakes available at Johnson's.
Sabbath school at 9 45 morning service at 11 junior at 4 senior at 5 45 evening service at 7 Rev W O Fisher pastor.
Sabbath school at 9 40 morning service at 11 Junior Endeavor at 3 Senior Endeavor at 6 Evening service at 7 Rev L D Young pastor.
Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 11 junior league at 3 30 epworth league at 5 45 evening service at 7 Rev U 8 Smith pastor.
Corner of Iowa avenue and Jefferson street hosts morning service at 11 with the topic Christian Science and an invitation to attend. Wednesday evening meeting at 7 30 features a devotional program and scripture from Is 60 1. Arise shine for thy light is come.
Public worship at 11 and 7 with Sunday school at 9 30 and B Y P U at 6. Morning sermon titled We pass this way but once. Evening service will be a service of song featuring the oratorio Messiah with selections and a short talk. Public welcome to all services.
Sabbath school at 9 30 morning public worship at 11 junior Endeavor at 4 senior Endeavor at 5 45 evening public worship at 7 Rev W R Sawhill is the pastor.
The high school basketball team traveled this morning to West Liberty to face the West Liberty High School team. Players included Howard Cunningham Walter Good Henry Steck Ray Guest Morley Johnson Homer Darbyshire Raymond Buckley George Dempsey and Bert Dixon.
J P Thomas left for Oskaloosa on business. Fay Bales returned to Keota after Christmas dance. Barre Foster also went to Wellman after the dance. J O Kemp left for Columbus Junction on brief business. Mr and Mrs Frank Sickles headed to Earlham after visiting there. Mrs M A Hulse returned to Keota from her granddaughter's home. Miss Bessie Arthaud left for Vinton to resume school with a Cedar Rapids visit en route. E R Howard begins work for George H Paul Land Co to head the Texas office. Miss Margaret DeMarce travels to Burlington to resume Elliott's Business College after vacation.
Fresh salted nuts at the Vienna attract locals as Luther Lytle of Trenton Missouri visits relatives. George H. Paul and S. W. Brookhart depart for West Liberty on a brief business trip. Dan Jennings and wife return to Winfield after a city visit. Harrie Horne travels to Centerville for his aunt Mrs Cyrus Wentworth’s death. Mrs John Shaffer and son Lee return from Bussey to Crawfordsville. W M Blattner of Humboldt County Nevada visits John Goodman and sister Mrs Goodman will join relatives in Sigourney for a short stay.
D J Richelberger assists at Conner and Schilling grocery. Miss Ella Woodford of Brighton visits in the city. John Sinclair of Allerton returns home after visiting Rev D J Masson. Dan Horne of Davenport seen in the city en route to Centerville for his aunt’s funeral.
Trial catarrh treatments are being mailed out free upon request by Dr. Shoop of Racine Wisconsin. The tests prove the great value of this scientific prescription known to druggists as Dr Shoop s Catarrh Remedy, sold by J H Stewart.
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