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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1908

Page

5

Local Notes From Vienna City and Surroundings

Miss Edith Jayne, a city caller from West Chester, visits town. Mrs. Earl Smith and Mrs. R. M. Dihel visit friends in the city. Mr. Letta of Davenport spends an evening with W. A. White. W. R. Beamer travels to Nichols for Keiser Bros. & Phillips Land Co business. Allen Chance heads to Titus as his father William Chance, 85, lies critically ill with paralysis. Bert Mahana and Guy Ogle played for a dance in Iowa City. J. F. H. Taylor travels to New Sharon for business. QO. Burris and R. G. Kelsey stop in Crawfordsville for the Burris home. Coffee cakes and fancy Vienna cakes advertised.

Johnson's Edith Jayne West Chester Vienna Mr. Letta Davenport W. A. White W. R. Beamer Nichols Keiser Bros Phillips Land Co

Kemp suffers broken wrist in hay wagon accident near city

J. O. Kemp of west of the city is moving to Columbus Junction. A wagon load of hay was being loaded when a frightened team jerked the wagon, throwing Kemp to the ground and breaking his right wrist. The injury comes at moving time and hinders his relocation. Also a note urges a coughing offender to buy Foley's Honey and Tar.

J. O. Kemp Columbus Junction Mr. Kemp Foley

The County News Happenings in County Communities

Local correspondents report on various community events across the county. Brief notes cover gatherings, visits, and everyday activities reflecting daily life and neighborhood updates.

Local Neighbors Note Health, Visits and School Change

Jan 9 updates report Mrs. McCombs improving from illness. Mrs. Chittum Welte and Mrs. Sharpe were out shopping and driving visits noted. The Misses Vacha hosted friends Sunday night. John Kirkpatrick of Kalona fills a public school vacancy after Mrs. Lafourek’s resignation. Engle hauled wood with fifteen teams. Ed Shalla return from Nebraska visit. Dr J M Chittum and Mrs. Chittum guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jos Stump.

Ed Shalla Nebraska J. M. Chittum Jos. Stump

Local Notices and Social Updates From Wellman Area

Jan 10 reports list Mrs Lulu Wagerman visiting her mother for a few days. Will Dorrance’s were summoned to Wellman by the death of Will Roade’s youngest child Tuesday. Ferne Bartholomew visiting Gertie Stiner for a few days. Steve Ansman Joe Crossett and Ervin Robinson attended a sale north of the river Thursday. Edd Romine’s attended the Jackson Beatty wedding Wednesday. Mrs Ansman staying with Mrs Maritz due to illness. Joe Evans and Cora Furman in Wellman Thursday.

Lulu Wagerman Will Dorrance Wellman Will Roade Ferne Bartholomew Gertie Stiner Steve Ansman Joe Crossett Ervin Robinson Edd Romine Jackson-Beatty Ansman

Eureka literary Tuesday well attended and church meetings upcoming

The Eureka literary program drew a good crowd on Tuesday. Special church meetings begin Sunday evening led by Rev James Priestnal with other pastors preaching through the week. invitations extend to all.

Eureka Bob Farmer Wayland Baker Peck Wilber Beenblossom L. F. Sigafoose Shiloh Ethel Waters Ethel George Wells Mrs. Wells Miss Lucy James Priestnal A.S. Smith Washington Church Mr. Patterson

Ainsworth Notes Jan 10 Residents and Visitors

Mrs Georgia Turbott left for Chicago to take a surgical nurse position. Howard Stewart and Charles Harrison visited Washington. W H Anderson returned from West Virginia. Ida Dupuis arrived to visit at the Chihak home. J O Turbott and James Morrison visited relatives. F D Harding made a Davenport business trip. M E revival meetings to begin with Rev R A Bruce and Rev Mr Cook conducting services. Mrs H Pehler to Eldon to visit daughter Minnie Meyers. Orville Thoma visiting W C Chatfield home in LaPlata Missouri. Mr and Mrs W A Walker hosted a small dinner last evening.

Georgia Turbott Chicago Howard Stewart Chas. J. Harrison Washington W. H. Anderson West Virginia Ida Dupuis Keota Chihak J. O. Turbott Jas. Morrison Weldon LaPlata W. A. Walker

Local visitors and births noted in Washington report

Jan 10 reports show F E Young William Randall J A Hawthorn J H Huston Mrs L George Mrs D Fishburn and Mrs Mac Roth visiting Washington. H Manners learns of a daughter born to Mr and Mrs W G Manners of Hubbard Iowa. Dr and Mrs S W Huston spent yesterday at Winfield. Rev A S Bailey of Ainsworth preached at United Presbyterian church. Mrs Dr Smith returned to Olds after a week here. Miss Jennie Williams arrived from Washington to visit her mother. N L Long and daughters Eva and Jessie left this morning for a...

F. E. Young William Randall J. A. Hawthorn J. H. Huston L. ©. George David Fishburn Mac Roth Washington H. Manners W. G. Manners Hubbard Iowa W. Huston Winfield A. S. Bailey Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church Dr. Smith Olds Jennie Williams N. L. Long Eva Jessie

Morning Sun church services announced

The Tomlinson home hosts visits by The Churches. Presbyterian Morning service led by Rev Genung, United Presbyterian preaching Saturday at 2 pm and Sabbath morning at 11 with communion. Evening service at 7 conducted by Rev G W Hanna of West Chester. Methodist holds morning service at 11 with no evening service.

Tomlinson Presbyterian Mr. Genung United Presbyterian G. W. Hanna West Chester

Dr Shoop Cough Cure touted for safe relief

A medicinal claim promotes Dr Shoop Cough Cure as a harmless cough remedy safe for mothers to give to babies. It attributes healing to a sacred herb from a green mountainous shrub and emphasizes absence of opium and harsh ingredients.

Court adjourns to Tuesday as grand jury reports

Judge Wilcockson adjourned court yesterday until next Tuesday morning when the new grand jury will report. County board members meet to prepare lists for petit and grand juries. Non jury hearings continue next week. jury cases the following week.

Wilcockson Morrison Miller

Osceola Youth Dies After Rifle Accident

Will Green an 18 year old visiting Nebraska boy died from wounds after a .22 rifle discharged at the Loomis home north of Osceola. A Loomis daughter aged about 18, handling the repeater, fired as she swapped shells causing the fatal injury. The accident occurred during target practice.

Osceola Iowa Will Green William Loomis Nebraska Loomis Green

University convocation to be addressed by Henry Pritchett

Iowa City will host a convocation next week likely Thursday morning. Henry Pritchett, president of the Carnegie Foundation and MIT, will speak on a Carnegie program aimed at aiding educators advanced in years or in ill health. Also notes two kinds of doughnuts for Saturday at Johnson's.

Iowa City Iowa University of Iowa Henry Pritchett Carnegie Foundation Massachusetts Institute of Technology United States S. S Swift Specific CO Atlanta

Pies Fresh for Saturday at Johnson's Bakery

Mrs Jugenheimer arrived from Havre and spent the day in the city. Mrs Eliza Eckerman was a passenger this morning for Havre to spend a day or two visiting. Mr and Mrs H R Green and children were passengers for Titus for a short visit. H E McCollum, Joe Simerman, Gib Bailey and D M Wittman left for Ottumwa to attend a horse sale.

Johnson's Bakery Jugenheimer Havre City Eliza Eckerman H. R. Green Titus H. E. McCollum Joe Simerman Gib Bailey D. M. Wittman Ottumwa

Local News and Travelers Monday Morning

Joseph Huston arrived from Wyman and spent the day on business in the city. Seth Carris of West Chester passed through on his way to Iowa City. Miss Beulah Stewart left for Monmouth to visit friends. A J Nicholson traveled home to Ainsworth after a brief visit near Eldon.

Joseph Huston Wyman Seth Carris West Chester Iowa City Beulah Stewart Monmouth Ill A. J. Nicholson Passenge Ainsworth Eldon

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