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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1908
Page
10
W Hays and W F Jacobs traveled to West Chester this morning to work on W Ralston's new elevator project.
The County News reports on the daily events and activities across local communities. Brief items cover local meetings, personal milestones, and noteworthy happenings shaping life in the county.
Mrs Lin Richardson visited Mrs J L Wright at Titus Tuesday. Miss Effie Van Sickle spent nights at two local homes. A youth party was held at Charles McKinstry’s. Ladies Aid met at Mrs Clint Robertson’s. Ernest Snyder bought a Shetland pony for his son. Several couples attended a Washington Valentine party at Mr Lathrop’s.
Feb 17 report notes visits by Mr and Mrs Will Mc Brine at Ainsworth and Julia Ferguson at Crawfordsville. Several families travel and call on neighbors including Ferguson, Easter, Pratt and Nicholson. Edward Hauenstein dies after short illness. funeral at Center church with interment in Center church yard.
Large crowds flock Saturday for moving pictures illustrated songs and an upgraded showroom. Mr Hawkins remodeled the building, took a long lease, and plans Washington as a permanent home with new programs every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. Ladies and children receive special attention. Three shows nightly at 7 30 8 15 and 9 00 with 5 and 10 cent admission.
The Epworth League of the Meth odist church held an opera house entertainment with an orchestra, vocal solos, duets, readings, and sleight of hand. Door receipts were about $25 as attendees enjoyed performances by local and visiting participants. Funeral services for Mrs. Will Wilson were held with Rev. J. H. Taylor officiating and pallbearers named.
A list of relatives and friends who attended the funeral includes Frank Welleiver of Haskins Wilson Welleiver of Ainsworth Mrs Saxton north of Des Moines Mr and Mrs Frank Wood of Ainsworth Norman Wood and Will Crozier of Washington were present.
Society notes report a reading circle gathering with Mrs J H Stewart on Tuesday at 2 30 pm. Also contained are brief items about Mrs Myrta Jeffrey hosting a 6 pm dinner, Pearl Ross entertaining Junior society at the First United Presbyterian church, Miss Faye Taylor aiding, and Ben Wallace hosting twenty five friends for cards, dancing, and a two course luncheon.
The Pawnee City Workman and Degree of Honor lodges hosted a farewell for Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Starr at their hall on Wednesday evening. A large crowd attended to honor the couple who will soon depart. Refreshments were served and Starr received a signet ring while Mrs. Starr got hand painted china. The Helping Hand circle of the Second United Presbyterian church met at Miss Lewis millinery store and packed a box of trimmed hats for Miss Georgia Hay aiding mountaineers near Greenville Tennessee.
Miss Stella Wells will entertain a few friends this evening at her East Washington street home. The marriage of Miss Bertha Kracaw and Mr. Oscar Sundberg will be solemnized at the W P McCau ley home four miles southeast of the city Wednesday evening at 7 30.
AINSWORTH February 17. Mrs J J Fitzgerald was a visitor at Washington yesterday. R B Dix of Blanchard Iowa arrived for a few days visit. M L Olds spent Saturday at Washington. M A Hardin of Washington visiting his brother J R Hardin. The Misses Dunderson Miller and Stickney of Conesville visiting at J C Edmondson home. Elizabeth Watson spent Sunday with sister Mrs Donaldson at Washington. Bryan Miller, son of Mr and Mrs M L Miller, fell twenty six feet while playing in an elevator. no bones broken though badly bruised. Mr and Mrs J E Addins spent Saturday with relatives at Washington. Susie Edgington spent Sunday at Washington with relatives.
Miss Blanche Nicola hosted an intimate evening of cards and music with friends. On Sunday at 7 o clock Elmer Wise and Mary Alliman were married at Reverend S Garrick's Wayland home in a quiet ceremony with only essential witnesses present. The couple plan to live on a farm three miles northeast of Wayland.
Saturday at 2 30 in the afternoon Miss Kate Olds of near Ainsworth wed Ellis Lee Titterington southeast of the city at the Methodist parsonage with Rev A S Smith officiating. The bride and groom plan to establish a home on a farm and Mrs George Barrett will host the Navajo club Wednesday afternoon on East Jefferson Street.
The Starrs plan to move to Washington Iowa where Mr Starr will operate a harness business. The Chief expresses regret at their departure but commends them to the Washington community, noting Mr Starr’s skill and their social church involvement.
Fresh bakery goods offered at the Vienna with sale room moved one room east for repairs. Local residents Mrs. Jennie Butman funeral in Columbus Junction noted, and several visitors or travelers seen in the city including Miss Susie Johnson, Miss Bessie Durst, and Mr. J. R. Coulter visiting friends in nearby towns. Money loan offered by J. A. Y. Ashby at 166.
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