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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1907
Page
4
A treated essay on how early married life battles foreign meddling from family. It urges kindness, mutual concessions, and calm protests to protect marriage. Also includes a short note on window drapery arrangement by Messrs Story of Kensington.
Illustration and explanation from the London Queen show fashionable English drapery styles for homes. The piece highlights schemes of color, fabric, and arrangement as used by ladies in refined interiors.
A dialogue notes lack of grand sights and suggests obtaining city ordinances for more substance, reflecting a Gothamite’s quip about limited historical relics and the state of local governance.
A college principal, new to respond to a toast at a banquet, remarked that there was no need for painted beauties when many beautiful people were present at the table, using his characteristic gesture to indicate the paintings. The remark, seen as a playful insult, reflected the social wit of the gathering.
The Guinty News reports on accidents and deaths, births, and marriages with prompt notices from our news gatherers, detailing the day’s local events and life milestones for residents.
Mrs Lowe returned from West Chester after caring for her ill grandson. John N Reinert visited his brother Martin Reinert in Sigourney. A large crowd attended the union meeting despite bad weather. Mr Gable preached on 1 Kings 2 9 asking for a double portion of spirit. Ed Hulse sang a solo. The first afternoon meeting begins at 3 this afternoon. Dudley Crone of Washington becomes the new assistant at Farmers Savings Bank.
Will Mayhew and family on sick list this week. Mrs Norm Pratt and daughter Eda visited Doc Moore home. Mrs George Teas and Mrs KE G Mason visited A Jugenheimer home. John Davison of Coppock visited Will Raster home. Ferguson and Jesse Marr shipped hogs to Burlington. County seat visits by Mrs O Ferguson and Muriel. Jugenheimer hosted a card party. Glen Pratt and Norm Pratt won. Edna Long, daughter of Art Long, is quite sick.
Feb 5 reports several travels and family updates. J T Long left for Ruleton Kansas to visit relatives. Minnie Jehier rode to Washington. Mary Brockway went to Conesville due to Geo Brockway's death in Des Moines. J F Swift and family returned from Burlington. Rev J H Koch arrived to help in revival at M E church. Mrs Marr returned from Oak Nebraska and Gladwin. M D Harding traveled to Cedar Rapids for business.
February 5 reports show Mr. Clendennin of Washington staying overnight, Rev. Koch visiting Ainsworth, Mr. Ripley of Burlington in town, J. H. Huston returning from Wyeman, and J. G. and C. M. Maxwell summoned to Washington due to their mother Mrs. J. W. Maxwell's serious illness.
Westchester report for February 5 notes D. R. Munro as a Washington passenger this morning. Harry Davis and his wife from Wayland visited local friends yesterday. Readers seeking a telephone directory can obtain one by calling at the bank.
On February 5 Chris Emde and Mr Swartzendruber depart Washington for Texas. About twenty seven Odd Fellows from the area travel to Riverside for the event.
Grandma Scheib died at home last evening at 6 18 aged 70 years 3 months 9 days old after two days illness. She and husband were early Wellman settlers. Mr Scheib preceded in death. Survived by six children Mrs Shaffer Mrs Shaver John at home Charles of Guthrie county and two other sons in the west. Funeral at 2 50 tomorrow from residence with interment Wassonville cemetery.
Sadie Vacha still suffers a sore knee from a winter fall while shingling for cousin George Kos. Dr Hall treated it Saturday. Mike Mashek and bride arrived from Chicago. Pierce Hartman improves. Mrs Dow Figgins ill. Joe and John Dann visited Cedar Rapids on business. Brecht and family attend Bockhorst Brecht wedding at high mass on Wednesday morning February 6. Verona Malicky wed John Shalia on February 1, 1887. Their twentieth anniversary was celebrated at their home with about sixty guests and eight children. May they live to see another forty years together.
Mrs. Robert W. Mason of Washington, Pa., departed this morning for a trip to Omaha and Valley, Nebraska, following a stay at her mother Mrs. E. N. Wright’s home in north Washington.
Mrs Frank McElroy and her daughter Byrdie travel to Verdi for a few days visiting at the Clay Humston home. Miss Mae Bell of Cotter is spending a few days at the Frank Shearer home.
Encovicical from Pope Pius X condemns French government measures as spoliation and antichurch control. He affirms ecclesiastical property rights, calls for respect for church hierarchy, and warns of persecution while urging unity with the Holy See and peaceful witness.
A feature portrays Archbishop Ireland as a man of common height and strong build with a penetrating gray eye and frank humor. The piece highlights his accessibility to the poor, practical aid, and sincere, diplomatic charisma that drives his public role and moral authority.
On April 27 Archbishop Williams of Boston the oldest Catholic hierarchy member in America will celebrate his eighty fifth birthday. A committee of prominent laymen will be formed to plan a fitting event showing the high esteem for the archbishop. He was born in Boston on April 27 1822.
A compact meditation urges chastisement without vengeance and links sacrifice to divine affection. It counsels maintaining innocence to feel God's presence, reframing sorrow as tools for growth, and promotes home taught self denial guiding children toward greater happiness through helping others.
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