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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1907
Page
5
The Washington Land Co. sold seven hundred forty ten acres in Texas to local buyers who trusted friends that previously purchased land from the company. They urge buyers to act next week as land values are expected to rise, promising satisfaction with the purchase. McCartney & Patton promote the deal.
Mr and Mrs Chas Darbyshire hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Tillie Coppock who will wed Mr Howard Sigafoose next week. Miss Eagle played solos, Miss Besse Darbyshire sang, and about thirty guests enjoyed red heart decor and a two course late supper.
Mrs Carrie Wilbur hosted a 12 oclock dinner at her home south of town for six guests. A four course meal was served and the guests presented Mrs Rachel Riley, guest of honor, with a beautiful apron before departure.
About fifteen of May Rittiler’s friends gathered last evening at her East Madison street home for a pleasant surprise. They played party games and enjoyed themselves. Barclay Miller provided several piano selections and light refreshments were served.
Mrs. L. Benz entertained a dozen young people at her North Marion avenue home in honor of Joseph Kramer of Sheldon Iowa. The evening featured progressive ouchre and fortune telling with an elegant three course luncheon. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. O Loughlie hosted about twenty five more guests.
The Golden Rule circle of the King's Daughters at Second United Presbyterian held an all day quilting meeting at Mrs Steve Stewart's South Marion avenue home. Twenty seven members attended the morning work and feast, while an afternoon program offered notable entertainment and interest.
The city council met last evening and adopted a resolution to special assess for paving on West Washington street after approving the revised plats and schedule.
Mr and Mrs J D McLaughlin and Mr and Mrs D H McLaughlin were passengers this morning for Keota to attend the funeral of the late Mrs Robb.
Homemade candies at the Vienna shop attract local shoppers with rich flavors and varied assortments. The article praises the confectionery as well crafted and tempting for visitors seeking nostalgic sweets.
Harry Ragan arrived this morning on No. 12 from Brownsville Texas where he spent a few months with a well drilling company. He will visit relatives and friends here for a time.
A promotional note extols Hyomei as a scientific cough and cold remedy. It claims inhalation relieves irritation from the first breath and promotes a thorough cure. It notes Washington residents favor the product and that the Columbus pharmacy backs the guarantee with a refund if unsatisfied.
News from the county communities covers accidents deaths births and marriages with prompt reporting by local correspondents.
United Presbyterian holds morning service at 11 with the sermon The Ret sion of a Fool and evening service at 7 on The Question of a Tested Leader. Presbyterian also has morning service at 11 and no evening service. Methodist offers services both morning and evening.
Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Love and son, formerly of Philadelphia, arrive and plan to move to the David Love farm. Jas Porter and daughter Effie shop in Washington. H. J. Crawford returns from Chicago. W. H. Mitchell and family relocate from Havre and take possession of a meat market. Bonner Harding of St. Louis welcomes an eleven pound son. Mrs. S. G. Taylor and Mrs. Birdie McCleary visit brother W. H. Smiley in Crawfordsville.
Mrs Will Starr arrived from Kalona to visit relatives in Wellman. Miss Edie Yoder also came from Kalona. O T Taylor held a hog sale today drawing a large crowd by train. Railroad workers are repairing the local platform and depot.
Jap. 31. T. A. Jones of Wayland was seen on our streets Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. D. A. Boyer visits in Washington. Dublin merchants hustle for ice and trade. Mrs. Geo. Frain and Mrs. John Mangold spent Wednesday with Mrs. J. L. Banks. Elmer Swickard party to Washington. J. L. Mayer and family travel to Keota for John Kracaw funeral. Maggie Trier visiting sister Archie Sanders. A. P. Peterson on street with young mules and buys cattle from Lorren Bennett.
Mikeah and John Hotie passed through Dublin with movables from the home place. Tle will store his belongings at John Hotile's for a time at least.
Multiple residents and visitors travel for business or leisure, including John Mathers from Haskins, Winter to Brighton, N L Babcock to Ottumwa, W K Beamer to Bloomfield, A Pauls to Ottumwa, Andy Brady from West Chester, Howard Smith returning from Kansas, Miss Flogsie McCullough visiting Mrs Brown, William Wright from Eildon, and S H Henderson completing jury service. Oren Helwick is ill and out of work. friends wish for recovery.
A historic medical note explains a tiny ganglia in the throat that governs its muscles and resists rough treatment. The piece warns surgeons to gain the throat brain's confidence, or risk violent reactions and convulsions, with memories of fright complicating future operations.
In Muscatine and Lake Charles notes, local residents travel and visit as Johnson's introduces new almond bar flavors Coco butters join the cookie lineup. Clara Parkinson returns from Lake Charles while Dora Montgomery visits Iowa City. Paul Maxwell is moved to Elm Grove cemetery per Maude Maxwell’s prior wish. Sam H White named new Washington National Bank assistant. he was previously at Nodaway bank. celebrates strong prospects per Des Moines commercial college reference.
Owners of real property along West Washington Street in Washington Iowa are notified of a 1907 paving special assessment. The City Council levied charges for paving parking curbing and grading and demand waiver by February 80 days from January 1 1907 or the full amount becomes due at the next March tax period. Further details are in the paving resolution on file with the City Clerk.
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