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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1906
Page
4
A compiled notice from The County News reports recent accidents, deaths, births, and marriages collected by their news team. It lists incidents with the usual hometown details and updates residents on local events.
Rev. Smith travels to Williamsburg for two weeks of meetings while Rev. Pillow assists. Local residents change assignments and visits include Kate Hishop leaving for Chicago to head nurse duties and Cora Goodspeed resuming studies. Quarterly meeting, Otto Patterson assess, and various family visits mark the week in Lexington.
Mr and Mrs Ken Beitel returned from Chicago where they had been visiting since before Christmas. Charles Johnson hosted an oyster supper for Mrs Johnsons 56th birthday attended by Will Taylor family Irene Forbes Edith Miller Ed Libe Vitus Disch and others. Cards and games followed with a note that everyone is drifted in and needs shoveling out.
Jan 9 Rev W E McLeod of Winfield is expected tonight to assist in Presbyterian church special meetings. H Manners learns of Mrs Aman da Lewis death in California. interment in Pomona. Mrs Lewis well remembered here and in Washington. Mrs P L Nicholaus ill with pneumonia improves little. Mr and Mrs A H Wilson return to Columbus Junction after Sabbath with J R Rickey. The Misses Anna Maggie and Lucy Cochran return to Coppock after visiting A E K Mulhern. Mrs Ella DeLong back from Winfield. Miss Anna Maxwell ill again. BE Franklin and son Fred visiting Washington. Mrs Angeline Kline goes to Sperry to visit relatives.
A P Caldwell of Burlington was an overnight guest of J Rhea and left for home this morning. W E Allen and Clyde Clemens returned last evening from a three weeks visit with relatives in Chadman Neb. R G Kelsey went to Des Moines this morning to visit his brother J A Kelsey.
Miss Eva Shaw of the Iowa Home Finding association in Des Moines is in town today. P. Dayton is visiting Washington. Elmer Swickard and A Mikesch of Ju te Creek were business visitors in West Chester. Munro and Lewis and Fisher and Augustine have six cars of stock in yards but cannot get cars for shipment. Pearl Gardner of Newton traveled from Wellman and caught the train to Washington.
A quiet note from Squibb recounts local happenings in Woolson and Copppock. It mentions Frank Garren visiting relatives, Sunday School elections, and calls for better public conduct over shop talk. Updates include N C Sisley’s illness, Wilmer Essiey’s Oklahoma farm bargain, and visits between Hixon and Essley families.
Bonnie Wanerus visits her brother Fred and family in Wayland. The funeral for Mrs. Martha Bidwell was held at 2 o’clock today from the residence. Mrs. Bidwell died Sunday evening around 5 o’clock. She was an elderly lady. Misses Mary and Florence Moyer of Fairfield, visitors here, returned home yesterday. Miss Nile Donovan was a passenger for Fairfield this morning.
Kk L Ackerman of the Daily Courier staff left for Kalona to become principal of the Kalona public schools near Iowa City. He is a graduate of the Iowa State Normal and has three years in public school work. He will lead five teachers as Kalona expands its twelve year course with Latin German and mathematics. Morrison moved to Gladbrook, opening the Kalona vacancy at holiday time.
Stanley Logan, a business visitor, arrived in Ottumwa today to engage in meetings and potential deals with local firms. He planned to explore opportunities and discuss collaboration with area representatives.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church met this afternoon with Mrs. Elias Handy at the parsonage. The Fortnightly club musical department held an evening meeting at Miss Nina Isenhart's South Iowa avenue home with a strong program. Mrs. BE. G. Fox will host the East End Fancy Work club Thursday afternoon. Miss Kate Hidridyve entertained the A class of the fourth room at the Heights building with a pleasant evening that began with a bedride and ended with popcorn and candy at the Eldridge home on North Marion avenue.
The Home Guards met last evening at their hall on the north side with J A Work as master of work thanking members. E F Neal installed new officers including Mrs Hattie White vice and Chas Johnson outside watch. Four were elected and two new members joined as preparations for 1906 proceed. Refreshments followed the social hour. Charles Bolon hosted about fifteen young guests at the Heights for games and refreshments.
The W. OC. T. U. will convene at Mrs Rebecca Smiths residence on Thursday January 11 at 2 50 pm. The program titled Occupation for the New Year draws on biblical passages Prov 11 30 James 6 19 20 with a discussion on the Department of Legislation.
J L Brookhart returns from Waterville to settle the late John Dittmer's affairs. Dittmer, living alone near Waterville, left an estate valued around 12 000 to 14 000 dollars. He appeared to have shot himself, with the revolver in his hand and the house locked from the inside. No robbery, about 60 dollars found on him. Body found four days after last seen on Wednesday by Johnson. Attorney Mr Krockhart appointed administrator for the heirs to proceed with settlement.
The Commercial club will hold a regular meeting this evening in the club parlors. Full attendance is desired as the new by-laws are to be acted upon. A. N. Alberson, Pres.
Mrs I Y Wickham Sr of Ainsworth traveled through the city this morning en route to Keota to meet her new granddaughter Marian Erdice Wickham. Eugene Rast was a traveler heading to Grinnell in the morning.
Mrs. Eardley Bell Jr. traveled to Brighton this morning to spend a few days.
Local items list visitors from West Chester Keota Muscatine and Ottumwa and announce candy lines at Vienna and Johnson's bakery. Court will convene with Judge Preston presiding. Several residents travel, shop, or visit relatives, with mentions of Heines Gorham Nicola real estate and Mrs Dunshee in Keota.
Dot Hollingsworth returned from Texas after ten days examining land and bought 320 acres with potential for 520 more to form a section. J L Brookhart visited Chelan Washington near Waterville and dined with Mr and Mrs Stichter. The Stichters enjoy life there with their daughter Genevieve amid scenic hills by a lakeside town and Columbia river access.
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