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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1908
Page
4
Doings of the people across communities in the county and other news of the day are reported by our correspondents. Readers learn about local events, gatherings, and everyday life as the county towns share updates and notices.
A West Chester orchestra concert is slated for Friday evening January 3 at the Methodist church, offering a community musical event in a church setting.
Talleyrasd area residents note Christmas gatherings and winter travel. Lawrence Sieren and son Willford of Black Hawk, with E Grubb hosts, hosted kin. Nick Tinnes and Gaylord head for Colorado Springs. Dublin residents Join Koch and Tinnes families enjoy Christmas at K Grubb, with Tucker and Stevenson households visiting nearby Dublin. Lawrence Frank visits Valley parental home midweek.
Peter Jr a young farmer living in a township of this county was accidentally shot while hunting with a companion. Zahner, leading from home, was struck in the head and body. Twenty nine bullets entered his person with most lodging in the legs. He was brought to Mercy hospital where doctors fight to save his life. His wife and one small child await news.
Wilbur Molly editor of the Bancroft Register and Bancroft postmaster faced a hearing before Commissioner Johnson in Dodge Iowa. He was bound over to the jury in bonds of six hundred dollars. Lenander, president of the county Savings Bank, furnished the bonds. Laidly has served five years as postmaster and this is his second inspector recall. Rumors say an error exists in the case. Laidhbey is a Baptist minister.
In Des Moines, Dr. George M. named successor by King Mr. Sage who after seven years in the office turns over his desk and papers and plans to leave for the South for the remainder of winter.
Brief notice invites full attendance at the Templar conclave on January 2 1908 at a clock sharp for work in the Temple. Wm M Terry serves as secretary.
Fragmented notes show Francis Swift and J. W. Merton ill, Susie Edgington visiting Ainsworth, Alliene Bailey returning from New York City, and Lemmon's pharmacy offering a large supply of Bohemian calendars and almanacs free to readers.
Dec 30 notes from Grace Hill report Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Beitel visiting Muscatine, Ella Beitel going to Washington to work, and many local families at weddings, literary events, and reunions in Brighton Keota and nearby towns.
The A B C girls plan a Thursday evening party with friends. The Ready Maids will host a supper Thursday evening at Miss Helen Wilsons home on East Washington street.
Miss Flossie Peck hosted about fifteen friends at a watch party on South Marion Avenue as a compliment to Des Moines guests Misses Smith and Nebie, with Rafnes providing entertainment. Miss Noble sang several selections and a luncheon followed. Miss Besse Darbyshire plans a second gathering this evening for her guests.
Me and Mrs. S. W. Brookhart and family and Mr. and Mrs. James Brookhart and daughter Margaret were entertained at dinner today at the home of their parents Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Brookhart, north of the city.
The Ready Maids will perform this evening at a leap year party hosted at the club house. The event draws members for a social gathering with music and dancing.
Miss Emma Peltier returns from Eldon while Richard Donaldson heads to Kansas City. Hites starts work for J A Marsh and moves to Oak Park. Nate Bovee visits from Washington. Hazletts host watch party. Anna Vondrasek and John Soukup plan marriage January 8 1908 at their home. Donaldson and Donaldson sisters visit Washington. Acheson returns from Columbus Junction. Elizabeth Ogden visits Nita Chambers in Martinsburg.
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Wenger observed their golden wedding anniversary with nineteen grandchildren and nine children present, including all residents of the Wayland area except Daniel Wenger. The couple, residents for fifty seven years, were honored with gifts of a gold headed cane and gold spectacles during a noon dinner and social gathering.
The Presbyterian Christian Endeavor society will meet after prayer service this evening to conduct a business session and elect officers for the upcoming term.
Mrs Dr G H Pratt of Terre Haute Indiana Miss Edith Shields home from Monmouth college and Miss Lottie Meacham of Montana were guests of honor at a Monday dinner at the East Washington Street home of the Misses Mame and Dade Shear er The Kooking Klub and friends attended a dainty place card setting and red carnation Kiub flower decorations accompanied the event.
Miss Mabel Owen hosted a New Year watch party at her home half a mile west of West Chester. She teaches in Decorah Iowa and is home on vacation. Several friends shared in welcome for 1901. Other brief notices include visits and moves among local residents.
Miss Elia Jianson invited several young ladies to a dinner party in the city yesterday. Miss Ferguson, a Monmouth College student visiting during the holidays, enjoyed an excellent four course meal with her hostess and companions.
Miss Louisa Wilson hosted a 6 o'clock New Year luncheon at her East Main Street home. The decor matched the holiday, and a multi course dinner was served. Honored guests included Misses Dade RB. Shearer of Greencastle Indiana and Lottie Meacham of Crow Agency Montana, and Mrs. Dr. G. H. Pratt of Terre Haute Indiana.
One of the prettiest holiday gatherings was held last evening at the Wallace residence in South Town, noted for its festive decor and warm reception. Local residents commented on the inviting atmosphere and seasonal hospitality.
Mrs Leigh Hunt Wallace and Mr Leigh Hunt Wallace hosted a party on Avenue to honor their niece Miss Katharine Parkinson of Palo Alto California. About fifty young people attended the five hundred contest with prizes won by Miss Helen Wilson and Manton Hebner. Luncheon followed. Out of town guests included Miss Mildred Luse of West Liberty and Miss Kathaleen Montelius of Kalispell Montana.
Miss Ruth Knupp entertained a company of friends at a private skating party at the rink. Later guests returned to the Knupp home for luncheon and to watch the old year out.
Mr and Mrs H H Reister hosted a reunion dinner at their East Third Street home. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs B F Tracy and children of Brighton and Mrs Clarence Aughey of Dubuque.
In Dubuque Iowa William Shipton aged 23 dies after three weeks of extreme skin peeling and agony. Dozens of local doctors fail to determine the cause and the body is buried swiftly. It is described as the first such case in the city.
Sioux City report notes former Woodbury County Sheriff David P. Magner, once a trusted official and 1889 sheriff winner, has been sent to the state hospital for inebriates in Knoxville. The piece frames his decline as a consequence of prosperity and his past as a locomotive engineer.
A good crowd greeted the Humpty Dumpty show last evening and the audience was pleased with the production. Brinton and company perform this afternoon and tonight as benefits. Friday’s bill features Yankee Doodle Boy and promises strong attraction.
Oscar Fetters, wounded yesterday in Des Moines, is reported by friends to be recovering and not in immediate danger. Conflicting accounts say he may have attempted suicide following a failed romance, with police leaning toward suicide while some sources note possible accidental shooting by a hunter.
Early 1908 saw a small blaze in southeast Washington as the fire company fought a barn fire belonging to Miss Josie Miller on Lon Moothart property. Hay stored inside caused the fire, nearly destroying the haystack while the barn suffered only slight damage after a swift firemen’s response.
At a meeting last evening F F Parrish was chosen secretary after Howard L McCleery resigned to work in Chicago. Interested persons may contact Parrish at his store for information on the association plans as the poultry show outlook looks strong and a big show is planned.
Des Moines reports indicate upcoming railroad figures for the six months ending January 4. Analysts expect comparison with prior years and a rise in passenger volume and net profits in Iowa despite the 2 cent fare law.
The Baptist church will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday evening. A church supper hosted by the Baptist brotherhood begins at 6 o'clock for all church members and the congregation.
Mrs D Blankenhorn and her daughter Lelia left this morning for Columbus Junction to spend New Years with relatives.
Local residents travel to visit relatives in Ainsworth Keota and Fairfield. Walter Greer plans a day in Pleasant Plain with his daughter Mamie. Lecturers Rogers and Grilley headline January 9. The Broadgate family prepares to move into a Washington residence as Mrs Broadgate stays in Mitchell due to a relative’s illness.
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