Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1908

Page

7

Vienna Vendors Offer Fresh Baked Goods Tomorrow

The notice highlights coffee cakes fruit loaves and rolls available in Vienna tomorrow. It also notes arrivals including Misses Florence and Ella Porter from Ainsworth and Mrs. Wm Burnside visiting her sister Mrs. H F Steck in town. E Stinson returns home to Viola Kansas after a stay with the T J McElhinney household.

Vienna Florence Ella Porter Ainsworth Wm. Burnside Oskaloosa H. F. Steck E. Stinson Viola Kan T. J. McElhinney

Doings of the People in County Communities News

Local corresp ondents report on community events across the county. Happenings include social gatherings, church activities, school notes, and municipal updates shaping daily life for residents.

Neighbors Attend Tenth Wedding of Mr and Mrs Snyder

Neighbors reminded Mr. and Mrs. Frank Snyder of their tenth wedding anniversary and gave a lamp as a remembrance. Elmer Thoma and wife traveled to Wellman and Riverside for the wedding of Mrs Myrtle Scott, Thoma’s niece. Harry Davidson's move into W. W. Wells place noted in Dublin suburbs.

Frank Snyder Harry Davidson W. W. Wells Place Dublin Elmer Thoma Wellman Riverside Thoma Myrtle Scott

Local residents visit tasks and social calls in Wellman area

Feb 20 notes several visits including Mrs. Mattie Eyestone at Bert Donaldson home and a Miller sale attended by Leo Shelangouski Harmon and Clarence Brinning. Other gatherings include visits to N. K. Beal home and Shelanguoski farm, plus farm chores by Jake Bishop and moving help for Charles Beatty. Mrs Benson is poorly.

Mattie Eyestone Bert Donaldson Leo Shelangouski Harmon Clarence Brinning Frank Melinsky Arthur Durst Will Snider Wm. Beal Hubert Helen Pauline N. K Will Todd Washington Harmon Brinning Sue Kerr Shelanguoski

Town and Social News Roundup

Feb 20 notes report James Batterson of Queenstown Mo visiting his seriously ill mother. Mrs J N Reinert returned from Muscatine after visiting her parents. Mrs Hochstadler came back from Washington to visit sister Mrs Fitzwilliams. Mrs McCue arrived from Ottumwa due to mother’s illness. Card club gathered at Miss Mildred Moritz’s home. prizes went to Mrs J W Warner and Mrs J N Reinert. Ice cream and cake served.

James Batterson Queenstown J. N. Rienert Muscatine

Local residents share travel and visits across regions

Feb 19 notes show Sherman Sleichter at home from Saturday morning to Monday evening. J G Miller visited with his brothers and families from Thursday to Tuesday. Miss Marion Bunker returned yesterday from the western part of the state to care for a sick relative. J P Yoder Joe Sheller and Eli Hochstettler shipped stock yesterday. Miss Della Tomlinson has been home sick this week. John Swartzendruber and Mrs Ben Swartzendruber of Seward county Nebraska left yesterday evening for home. Mrs J C Hanna evangelist’s wife arrived to visit and assist in meetings.

Nebraska J. C. Hanna The Christian Church

Local Notes from Crawfordsville

Mrs J P Clark visited Washington today. G W Alexander of Washington was in town on business. Mrs Hagie left for Winfield to visit her daughter. Robert McElhinney arrived from Morning Sun. Church services detailed for Presbyterian United and Methodist with pastors Rev E S Genung Rev W G Robertson and Rev J H Taylor.

J. P. Clark Washington G. W. Alexander Robert McElhinney Presbyterian E.S. Genung United Presbyterian W. G. Robertson Methodist J. H. Taylor

Quiet Wedding Unites Arch J. Munro and Edith Skinner

A quiet Feb 20 wedding was held at the bride’s parents home with Arch J. Munro and Edith Skinner as the couple. Rev. Arch Graham led the ceremony in front of about twenty relatives and friends. The pair, well known locally, hosted a wedding supper and then settled at a furnished home three miles west. Siblings Ralph and Olive Munro of Fairfield and William Munro of Cleveland attended. Nearby guests included Mr. and Mrs. Than Allender and Mrs. C. Long visiting at J. B. Crayne and R. F. McFarlane.

Arch J. Munro Edith Skinner Arch Graham Here Ralph Munro Olive Fairfield Wm. Munro Cleveland Ohio Than Allender Jos Sam DeLong C. Long J. B. Crayne R. F. McFarlane D. A. Boyer Lon Brindley Messrs Munro, Fisher Augustine Bloomington

Witty sustains wrist cut after window accident

George Witty living with aunt Mrs Frank Chihak injured his wrist when his hand slipped through a window. A doctor set two stitches. he is sore but improving. Also noted are Mrs Richard Donaldson’s Washington trip return and local social updates.

George Witty Frank Chihak Richard Donaldson Washington Will Acheson Robert Acheson Lee Duncan Bert Chapel Mt. Pleasant Ellis Potter Quisenberry Santa Fe J. E. Clegg Harry Raymond

Repainting and Repairs Planned at Vienna Salesroom

Tomorrow workers will enter the east door of the Vienna salesroom to repaint paper and perform general fixes as part of ongoing upgrading efforts.

The Vienna

Mrs Norton and Miss Latchem Travel to Hear Liebling

Mrs D J Norton and Miss Dorothy Latchem left for Oskaloosa to hear pianist Emil Liebling. Latchem will take a lesson from Mr Liebling while there.

D. J. Norton Dorothy Latchem Oskaloosa Emil Liebling Miss Latchem Mr. Liebling

Pound Cakes Delights At Joh son’s Bakery Tomorrow

Reading town bakery Joh son’s invites customers to sample a variety of pound cakes during a special event tomorrow. The shop promises a wide selection and fresh bakes for dessert lovers and casual shoppers.

Johson

Moving pictures fever hits Washington at Pictorium Star

A townwide craze for films grows from youth to elders at the Star theater. Patrons report enjoying films as a pleasant antidote to the grip and promising an entertaining evening with an updated program that changes tonight.

Local Socials and Visits Highlight Weekend

Feb 19 notes show Elmer Thoma and Ira Rathme at a Washington horse sale. Ellesbrook of Pella preached at New Haven. Charlie Magnenson of Algona arrived to work for Andy Peterson. Nella Bomgaars of Orange City sang at New Haven. Magnenson, Walter Peterson and Pearl visited Lin Richardson Monday evening. Saturday evening a few of the folks ...

Elmer Thoma Ira Rathme Washington Ellesbrook Pella New Haven Charlie Magnewson Algona Iowa Andy Peterson Peterson Nella Bomgaars Orange City Charlie Magnenson Walter Peterson Miss Pearl Lin Richardson

Want the Proof You Say When Told Nerves Can Recover

A testimonial advertisement extols Dr. A W Chase's Nerve Pills as curing nervous exhaustion and depression by rebuilding blood and nerve force. It cites a Courtland Michigan woman cured after six boxes and notes the product price and distributor details in Buffalo New York.

A. W. Chase A.W. Chase States Saleby J. E. Lemmon Washington Iowa Chichester Hest

Largest and best pies promised at Vienna tomorrow

Ira Sproul arrived from the east this morning. A huge pie assortment will fill the Vienna tomorrow as salesrooms are being repaired. Mrs. M. Ross and others visit from Davenport and Ainsworth while Miss Madge Scott heads to Denver after a Des Moines visit. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. McElhinney learn of a new baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Nelson of Minden Nebraska.

Ira Sproul Vienna L. H. Wallace Muscatine Oscar Davis Nettie Anderson Ainsworth G. T. Auld Margaret Williams Cotter Madge Scott Des Moines Frank Sage Denver Colo M. Ross Davenport Cordelia Celia Ross T. J. McElhinney Wm. Nelson Minden Nelson Isabelle McElhinney

Wells versus Hocking Coal Co Supreme Court ruling affirmed

The supreme court upheld the lower court decision in Wells versus Hocking Coal Co. The case, moved from Mahaska county, claimed Wells’ commissions on a sale of Hocking mines valued at 5500000 dollars. Wells won 75172 dollars and 50 cents at trial, the largest Washington county verdict, with extensive legal representation.

Wells Hocking Coal Co Supreme Court Mahaska County Washington County Gibbs Oskaloosa Washington N. G. Guernsey Des Moines John F. Lacey Seever Blanchard and McNett Ottumwa 8. W. & J. L. Brookhart Wilson & Wilson

Guy L McClellan Wins National Window Decoration Medal

G L McClellan son of Mr and Mrs C D McClellan of this city wins the gold medal in the Merchants Record and Show Window annual contest for 1906 7 open to all window decorators in the United States He has previously received monthly prizes and favorable mention in the journal which lauds the most closely contested competition with nearly a thousand photographs from over one hundred decorators judged by Harry Jones Chas Moyer and Thos A Bird.

G. L. McClellan C. D. McClellan Holdrege Nebr F. Johnson Co Merchants Record McClellan United States America Harry Jones Mandel Bros Chicago Chas. Moyer Chas. A. Stevens & Bros Thos. A. Bird

Child's Life Saved by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

Mrs. John Englehardt of Gera Michigan recalls her two year old daughter nearly choking from croup. She credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with saving the child's life after giving it every ten minutes until the phlegm was expelled. She endorses the medicine and notes another child was cured similarly. Sold by Cook and Sherman.

John Englehardt Gera Mich Chamberlain Cook & Sherman

Farm killing of Dr Beenblossom near Oklahoma City

Dr Z E Beenblossom was shot and killed on his farm three miles from Oklahoma City by former tenant J C Woodson after a quarrel. Dispatch says details are awaited. local notes also mention Vienna cream pastries for tomorrow.

Oklahoma City Z. E. Beenblossom Okla Z. EE. Beenblossom J. C. Woodson

Two Women Fatally Burned in Gasoline Explosion

In Omaha Nebraska on February 21, Mrs FE L Dodder and her sister Mrs Ham Iton of Glade Pennsylvania were fatally burned when a can of gasoline exploded while they were cleaning gloves for a party.

Omaha Neb FE. L. Dodder Ham Iton Glade

Chamberlains Pain Balm Ideal for Rheumatism and Pains

Quick relief from pain through Chamberlains Pain Balm makes it a favorite with sufferers of rheumatism sciatic lame back lumbago and deep seated and muscular pains. For sale by local merchants and druggists.

Chamberlain Cook & Sherman

Old Fashioned Jelly Lager and Nut Pound Cake Dessert

Rev A S Bailey an art rival from Ainsworth came this morning and went west on the Branch. Sundbergs and Miss Pies return to Madrid Iowa after Kracow Sundberg wedding.

Vienna A. S. Bailey Ainsworth Mr. Sundberg Chas. Sundberg Josephine Sundberg Miss Pies Madrid Iowa

Also Mentioned on This Page

Baltimore Stuart & McCreedy P. O. Rio M Arket Crail Texas J. G. McCartney Sherman Lemmon’s the County News KEOTA Kalona Crawfordsville Westchester Edis QN Edison Phonograph March Iowa Ave Washington, IA Casey’s Colenso Bright’s Lemmon's Pharmacy California Lombardo Mall Everrons Sprague Correspondence School OF Law Masture Bios Detroit, Mich Dr. King Coguse
Search Courier

Search the Washington Evening Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Evening Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication