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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1909
Page
8
Doings of the people report from various county communities highlights local events and daily life. Notes on gatherings, activities, and notable occurrences share a snapshot of the day in the county.
Eight car loads of stock were shipped from here to Chicago this day. They were driven by QV P Wells Al Augustine and M Hollinger. Co R Harrison of Haskins is the new telephone operator here. Don Brindley delivered fifty head hogs today. A small fire at the Dayton barber shop caused minor excitement but little damage as the blaze was extinguished. It is thought the fire started in the flue. W C Ferguson visited Washington today.
Mrs Kate Boynton of Winthrop Iowa visits her niece Mrs Dr Maresh. The Rev B Jacobsmeier leaves for the week. A seven month old baby dies at the Peters home while visiting Guy Fesler. Anthony Prehoda moves his goods from Oklahoma to the Dolezal farm. William Tansey heads to Pawnee Oklahoma with sister Mrs Jos Godlove. The Jordan couple welcome a daughter. Mrs Maresh entertains her brother and wife Mr and Mrs Del Boynton. Mrs Kern visits Davenport and Rock Island. Frank Thomann and Maret Thomann visit the Maret Thomann home.
Mrs J A Rogers left yesterday for Alexis Illinois Relatives Wm and Fletcher Price of York Nebr arrived to attend Wesley Price funeral Maude Bronson to Mattoon Ill Mr and Mrs Amos Keller from Washington also came for the service The funeral at the M E church will be held Wednesday with viewing of the remains Mrs A J Laird fractured kneecap Sunday taken to Iowalty for treatment
A brief notice states that from 1 30 until 2, the services will begin at 2. The timing indicates a compact afternoon schedule with a service start promptly at two.
Forest Embree returned from Newton Iowa where he visited his brother. John B Ratto gave the fourth lecture in the United Presbyterian church to a large audience and was praised by listeners. John Wolf and his mother Mrs S Wolf traveled to Washington for a visit at the Elsworth Frey home. Charles Batterson is spending a few days in Des Moines.
Feb 2. Misses Fleming Martin Bishop and Campbell visit Washington for business. Harry Pettit sold his driving team to Frank Romine for 300 dollars. Rev and Mrs O E Hatfield were in Washington. their buggy overturned but no serious harm. Lou Johnson and Mary Martin attended an opera house entertainment. Alice Goodspeed delayed returning home due to a Friday storm. Mrs W E Page listed as sick. M Fleming recovering from two weeks grip. King's Heralds to meet at Mrs F G Martins Saturday. Mrs Zerilda Dusenberry helps Mrs J E Gardner with housework. Merle H Johnson teaching Dayton district this week for her sister Loa.
J B Scott sent his goods from here yesterday bound for Weldon Iowa where they will become the family’s future home.
Mr and Mrs Murray Conger and son visited relatives at Washington Sunday. Miss Lela White visited her sister Mrs Earle Libe last Wednesday. Ed Myal was a business visitor at Washington Monday. Mr and Mrs Carl Miller of Grace Hill came over last Thursday and spent the day with Mr and Mrs John Libe. Several school children had trouble getting to school last Friday due to the storm. Miss Mildred McLaughlin visited over Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Dave McLaughlin. Mrs Mart Steinmetz was a caller at Washington Tuesday. Robert Gaults baby who has been sick for the past week is improving. Mr and Mrs Taylor Stout visited Sunday at the John Goodman home at Washington. Miss Sadie Hamilton has gone to California to visit relatives. The roads have been so bad that our mail carrier was unable to make his full route for several days.
Miss Grace Cunningham Mrs J C Mitchell and daughter and Will Lewis were passengers for Washington. Mr and Mrs J H Huston visited Winfield yesterday. James Taylor returned to Minnesota after visiting Mrs Rebecca Prouditt. Mrs John Briley left for the Junction for her mother Mrs Mathers illness. H D Cherryholmes was a business caller at Havre between trains.
A large crowd gathered Monday for Andrew Peterson s sale. May McCaleb returned home Sunday after visiting her sister Mrs Smith. Howard Richardson and wife of Grace Hill spent Tuesday at Joe Richardson s. Mrs W E Augustine visited Wednesday with her sister Mrs Durward Lowash. Mrs J B MecCaleb visited her mother Mrs Luithly Tuesday. Howard Mangold and Frank Mayer visited over the weekend with their parents and returned to Washington Sunday evening.
Peter J. Hanley attended to business in Sigourney while B C Deane traveled to Centerville for a few days. Several residents were listed as passengers heading to Brighton Winfield Columbus Junction Morning Sun and Ainsworth for various family matters and illnesses. A funeral for Wesley Price drew Washington residents to Ainsworth with attendees named, including the Hopengardners and Sampsons.
Ainsworth Feb 3. Mr and Mrs J M Lord left for Aledo Illinois after the death of Mrs Lord s father. M Stewart returned from Bennett Iowa after visiting his nephew J A Trotter. Bert DeHarpoort of Minneapolis arrived for a visit with his father John DeHarpoort. R I Faris attends to business in West Liberty Iowa. Jesse Marr transacted business at Washington. Chas Laren of Lone Tree is visiting here a few days.
USOCEFY Thursday evening is the regular meeting night of the Degree of Honor. The Senior Endeavor society of the Second United Presbyterian church will hold a social tomorrow evening at the J. H. Humston home. The Woman's Foreign Missionary society of Pleasant Plains auxiliary will meet at the home of Mrs. Stella Gallagher Wednesday, February rd. 98-31 The Helping Hand circle of King's Daughters of the Second United Presbyterian church will meet Saturday afternoon at 2:50 at the home of Mrs. F. L. Stewart, on West Jefferson street. 100-21 The Young Woman's Missionary society of the First United Presbyterian church which was to have met last Thursday, will meet Friday afternoon, February 5th, in the church parlors.
Mr and Mrs Madison Orr hosted a dinner at their north Washington home for Miss Carrie Johnson of Monmouth Illinois who is visiting relatives in the city this week.
The Mission circle of the Baptist church will hold its regular program at Mrs. Edworthy's home Friday afternoon at 2 30. Roll call will be answered with News from Africa.
The Rose club young ladies enjoyed an evening at Miss Helen Andersons East Washington street home. They brought their fancy work and shared music for a lively gathering. A dainty luncheon ended the event.
A Poultry association announces a Friday evening meeting at the U S Express office and urges good attendance. Also publicizes a shoe shine and cleaning service at Wisie's Pantatorium and a note about Hotel Colenso.
W H Spiller representative of the Rambler automobile company leaves city after several days this week showcasing the machine. He departs for Centerville this morning.
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