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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1907
Page
5
A wagon endgate lost on Sigourney road west of town, left at Har vey and Wartel's restaurant. Item includes a bundle of clothing. Contact the finder to reclaim with location details.
The Hamburg American line steamer Valdavia, from the West Indies, entered port with a shattered forward deck and a collapsed funnel after a boiler explosion on Wednesday. Several crew members were killed. the boiler was an auxiliary unit feeding steam to hoisting engines.
Rockford Illinois February 16. August Ludolph of Janesville Wisconsin is confined here after his mind was wrecked by reading of the Thaw case. He says he is on the way to New York having accepted a fee of 500000 dollars to testify as an insanity expert to clear Thaw.
We thank neighbors and friends for kindnesses shown during the sickness and death of our son and brother Lloyd elwick. Their acts brought comfort during our bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Helwick and family.
Harris McGugin is described as quite sick and many friends hope he may be able to be out again soon. J. F. Baper of Haskins visited in the city today.
The Vienna offers fresh Yankee peanut and cocoanut crisp and plain cakes including lager and devils food. Many locals depart on errands with Miss Edie Bovee visiting Ainsworth and others traveling to Lincoln and Keota for brief business or family visits.
The piece traces the evolution of coastal beacons from ancient Pharos statues to Roman ruins at Boulogne and Dover, noting Kipling references and the shift from wood and coal fires to petroleum and electric illumination. It emphasizes increasing brightness and numbers since the nineteenth century and cites Scotland and England moving away from coal by 1816 1822 respectively.
Mrs J W Rickey and her children leave the home of her parents Mr and Mrs J P McCulley in the city and return to Winfield this morning. George Black of the Washington Buggy Co lays off briefly due to injuries from a recent fall. Black has been steadily employed and deserves a rest.
Dr Parkhurst recalls a bishop who enjoys a cigar on a train. A laboring man in the smoking car notes the clerical garb and asks if the bishop drinks, to which the bishop calmly replies that he once did. The anecdote ends with the laborer’s bemused remark.
New York February sixteenth. The Harry K Thaw trial is resting until Monday though gossip fills columns. District attorney may seek a lunacy commission if Thaw is deemed insane. defense counsel outlines resumption steps and expected witnesses including Mrs Thaw and the Thaw family physician.
In Leroy near Painesville Ohio two Finnish children were barred from school for speaking Finnish on campus. The Leroy board of education secured a ruling from State School Commissioner Jones upholding the teacher. Fathers Heilenan and Jacobson asked the Finnish Vice Consul in Cleveland to investigate the dispute.
Paris reports growing effort by financial interests to block the income tax measure. suspicions arise they seek to topple the cabinet to push their aim as senate votes on the supplementary separation bill shift the government’s pace.
In the Steve Adams murder trial Judge Woods allowed the state to add witness W. B. Hoykins to the information despite defense protests. Jack Simpkins was removed from the jury for being a Western Federation of Miners member funding Adams's defense, a move the defense challenged.
Merger of all traction lines in southwestern Ohio and eastern Indiana is now under way with a total capital of 100000. The Times-Star reports the plan may be completed in the near future.
Madrid selects Alfonso or Christina for a future child. Harvard President supports segregated education by numbers. Bryan to lecture at YMCA Chicago for Central YMCA benefit. Annie M Bradley indicted for first degree murder in Utah. Oklahoma delays Jim Crow car proposal. Calumet and Hecla stock rises $1000 on Boston Exchange. Russian Councillor de Martens meets King Edward. Idaho Senate delays anti pass bill. Nebraska Senate passes employers liability bill. Kansas Senate bars Kansas City Star reps from floor over criticism.
Mr and Mrs Frank Stewart entertained a small group of friends at their West Washington street home last evening. The gathering was a pleasant social occasion followed by refreshments.
A private party last evening at the roller skating rink hosted about fifteen couples. The event was pleasant despite smoke filling the room after several boys placed a board over the chimney.
The Pailathea club was entertained at the Meeks home on West Madison street with a finch and raffles shower for Miss Nellie Adkisson, who will wed Mr. Asa Johnson next week. A light luncheon followed, served to twenty young ladies by the hostesses assisted by Miss Lillian Minnick.
Miss Mary Clendenning entertained a small group at a 12 o'clock dinner today. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. George Brown from north of the city and Miss Hattie Clenden ning from Keota Iowa.
Mr and Mrs J M Pratt announce the marriage of their daughter Grace Delena to Samuel Edwin Sigafoose on Wednesday evening February 20 at 7 30 o clock. The notice lists the couple and the inviting hosts.
The Fortnightly club literary department held a general meeting last evening in Smouse's hall with strong attendance and an excellent program. Miss Eugie performed several instrumental pieces that were greatly enjoyed.
Miss Amy Folger will entertain a few friends this evening at her home on South Iown avenue in honor of Grace Pratt who will be a bride next week.
Miss Kate Berdo invites the Ready Maids to her North Iowa avenue home for an evening gathering this Thursday.
Messrs. Bluebird and Robin arrived on a late or early train and registered at daybreak. M. Stinson and Henderson Wallace report the birds, which spent a mild winter in the south. They plan to start building summer residences Monday if the weather remains favorable. If storms come, they may winter indoors again.
The churches announce a 9 45 Sabbath school session followed by a morai service then a junior at 4 and a senior at 5 30 with an evening service at 7 00 led by Rev. W O Fisher.
Sabbath school at 9 30 morning service and sermon at 1 45 afternoon endeavor at 1 45 evening public worship at 7 Rev W R Sawhill is the pastor.
Sabbath school at 4, moral service at 11, Junior Endeavor at 3 30. Senior Endeavor at 7 with evening service. Sermon titled Our F ers and the Bible. Music provided by men. Rev. L. D. Young is pastor.
Public worship at 7. A special consecration service in the morning. Evening subject The Bible and M acies. Special meeting all week. Wednesday February 20th, day of fasting and prayer.
Sunday school at 9 30. Class meetings at 10 30. Morning service at 11. Junior League at 4. Epworth League at 5 45. Evening service at 7. Rev. Elias Handy, pastor.
The service times are 10 30 and 7 30 with Sunday school at 2 30 and Christian Endeavor at 6 30. The morning sermon topic is Two Ageless Beings from Luke 12 19 20 and the evening sermon is I pray for them for they are thine from John 17 9. Pastor B A Penn cordially invites your presence.
Corner of Town Avenue and Jefferson Street hosts morning service at 11 with the sermon Mind. Golden text is Rom 11 34. Wednesday evening meeting at 7 30. All are cordially invited to attend.
The Ministerial association will hold a meeting Monday at 2 o'clock in the church parlor of Reverend Elias Handy.
The Baptist church held continued special services with Rev. Mr. Rogers in the pulpit on the theme What is the Gospel. A large audience heard a powerful sermon and a fasting and prayer day is planned for next Wednesday inviting all city churches to join in. Tomorrow Mr. Rogers will speak on The Bib and Miracles with a chorus of fifty voices assisting. All are invited to attend.
Mrs. Nellie Wright Mason departs from her mother Mrs. E N Wright's home to return to Washington Pennsylvania after a visit.
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