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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1905
Page
5
The itemized notes report numerous visits by residents of Crawfordsville and surrounding towns. People named include Mr. and Mrs. Coulter, Rev Stryker, Miss Emma Musseman, Mrs. N M Anderson, and many others visiting relatives or attending events. A birth is announced for Roy L Allen's son in Rescoe Illinois.
Journal correspondents from the county report daily community items with brief notices of events meetings and local happenings across towns. Readers gain a snapshot of civic activities social events and notices from multiple areas in the region.
A brief society sweep notes recent accidents and fatalities, births, and marriages reported by our news gatherers. It lists local occurrences with names and places as they occur in the community.
Miss Martha Walker traveled to Washington to assist her aunt Mrs. M. J. Henderson. Mrs. S. W. Stone of Burlington visited with her father E. W. White and relatives. Marion Crawford returned after a brief business visit. The Modern Woodmen held a social evening with light refreshments. David Love visited Washington. Mrs. P. G. Ahrens returned from Iowa City after her husband’s surgery at the University hospital. he is improving but not ready to come home. G. M. Welch and W. A. Walker were in Washington on business. Will Duncan of Columbus Junction visited the Acheson home. F. G. Sands did business in Washington. Alex McCreedy family returned from an extended stay in Sharon, Kansas.
Jan 7 notes Mack Seeds of Mediapolis in town. Miss Blanche Brinton returned to Des Moines to resume studies. Lottie Saunders of Wayland visiting J Saunders home. Miss Ella Acheson of Washington visited friends in town. Thursday.
J A Limerman visited Keota on business today. Mrs W H Dillon traveled to Winfield yesterday where Mr Dillon assists in revival meetings. J D Dayton checked in Washington on business this morning. Grant Darbyshire of Washington made a business call here this morning.
A surprise poverty party honored Miss Lake Keister on her sixteenth birthday at the Keister home on South Iowa avenue. The Junior League plans a social at the church next Friday. Elizabeth Davidson and Mrs St Clair Lewis hosted a six o'clock dinner for friends. Mr and Mrs Joseph Meeks celebrate his birthday in Jackson township, today. The Fortnightly club literary department meets Monday at 2 20 with Mrs J A Harwood on West Washington. Pleasant Plains auxiliary Ladies Missionary society meets Wednesday January 11 at Mrs Peter Berdo. Ed Ewing hosts a company of friends for a three course lunch at their East Washington home.
A reader recalls a best bakery near the opera house at the Vienna. The exchange highlights a preferred shop location for fresh pastries and treats.
The Washington Nursery, part of the OC. N. Stewart estate, will be continued under the management of A. T. Stewart, Administering by Mrs. C. N. Stewart.
Postmaster Hall reports a rural free delivery ruling that letters found in a mailbox without proper postage must be delivered to the local post office for postage. The government approved the carrier action, affirming that mailbox owners have no control over contents.
Henry Hollingsworth of Rubio visited the city yesterday. D M Young of Crawfordsville transacted business at the Court House today. Ralph Kelsey of Crawfordsville visited his father in law John Hopengardner today. Eardley Bell Jr new county attorney and Frank Moomey of Wellman visited the city today. Roy Patterson left for the northern part of the state to work for Western Union Telegraph Co. Ferne Keister fell down stairs last evening injuring her forehead. a physician dressed the wound and she is progressing nicely.
During the height of the French Revolution, Judge M. Oudinet condemns many to the guillotine, including Clochette de Porceinet, a girl who greets him with calm boldness. A subordinate Sor Sanglier notes his nerve breaks. Oudinet halts the execution after a plea from the condemned child, later aiding in her exile to England.
Sydney trooks in Harper's Weekly describe a Londoner’s river voyage from Richmond to Mirton and downstream to Hurley Lock. The piece extols the Thames for canoeing and rowing scenery, noting villages, cottages ablaze with county flowers, and the river’s broad, tranquil stretches as a perfect setting.
The Sabrina sloop of war observed smoke near St Michael off the Azores on June 16 and found a volcanic island rising from forty fathoms to about fifty one feet above water. By July 4 the crew landed and claimed the land for Britannic Majesty hoisting the Union Jack, but by mid October the island sank below the sea with the flag still visible.
Insects may converse by antennal signals as ants bees and wasps use tactile cues. Experiments show ants share exit routes after one discovers an outlet, and sentinels or spies alert nests, with aphids and scale insects also seeming to understand antennal language.
The article notes possible sixth sense in fishes via head pores and a lateral band of canals linked to the outside world by scale holes. Nerve heads within these cavities resemble other sense organs, though their function remains unknown.
Mrs. Henpeck accuses her spouse of playing the martyr and suffering in silence. He retorts he already endures perpetual absence of quiet and would welcome any real quiet. The exchange highlights domestic frictions and a desire for peace.
A humorous quip from Puck notes a dramatic club’s enthusiasm after presenting Hamlet in the next village last week. Half the company reportedly walked the railroad track home to add a professional flavor to the performance.
A member quotes a line about wishing to be rich and not worrying about a bank balance, noting both parties claim they have no money. The exchange reflects a light social moment reported by Philadelphia Press.
A mother and her child discuss manners while a boy named Tommy recalls his training to respond when offered cake. The exchange reveals household routines and a quiet domestic scene.
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