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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
4
The Washington County Poultry and Pet Stock Show closed with a solid financial outlook and plans for next year. Lt. F C Beatty and Sec F F Parrish led operations, with premiums awarded across breeds including Wyandottes and Rhode Island Reds.
Members of the Washington County Poultry and Pet Stock Association express appreciation to the Commercial Club for extending use of the club auditorium for the poultry show and for the convenience lighting and heating provided, noting these as chief sources of the event’s success.
Mr and Mrs John Genkinger hosted a northwest of the city gathering Tuesday evening for the Attie and Jackson families who soon depart for Ottawa Kansas. Mrs Sarah Noecker assisted in serving an oyster supper and all attendees described the evening as most enjoyable. Guests included Mr and Mrs J R Attie and children Harvey Beauford and Dorothy Mr and Mrs Frank Jackson Mr and Mrs Newt Noecker Verne and Worth Noecker and Mr and Mrs Thrasher and daughter.
Miss Edith Helm and William Jones wed last evening at 8 at the Helm home four miles west of town. The ceremony by Rev L D Young of the Presbyterian drew about 25 guests followed by a three course supper. The bride wore a dark blue traveling suit. the groom a black suit. They plan to establish a home on a farm nine miles northeast of town.
Ainsworth hosted a family reception at the Harding home for their son Frank and his bride. Immediate relatives attended and enjoyed a three course noonday dinner served by Mrs Hugh Hall and Miss Beula Easter. Carna tions and smilax adorned the table. Distinct guests included Mrs Lydia Dye of Rubber Kansas Mrs Eva Brown and daughter of Sioux City and Mrs Mikese of Fairfield.
Dr and Mrs C W Stewart marked thirteen years of marriage with a West Main Street gathering for thirteen of Mrs Stewart’s ladies friends. Guests exchanged gift packages thirteen times and enjoyed a luncheon with attendees including Mrs L S Patterson Mrs Ralph Smith Mrs Marsh Bailey Dr C W McLaughlin Miss Cora Porter Miss Ella Warren Miss Cora Teller Miss Eva Denny and out of town guest Mrs Marshell of Chicago.
Miss Helen Anderson entertained ten young ladies at her East Washington home as a compliment to Miss Elizabeth Keener of Knoxville Tennessee. Mrs J A Guest hosted a west Washington afternoon card club with five tables. Mrs R S Warfel won honors and a cut glass dish. Refreshments were served.
A smoke filled room at the I Rothschild home on West Washington street led Mrs. Rothschild to call the fire department after discovering a blaze in a bedroom chiffonier. Firefighters removed the burning furniture and extinguished the fire, with walls sustaining damage and contents ruined. The cause remains uncertain though Mrs. Rothschild suspects a match head ignited the chiffonier while drafts moved the smoke.
Mrs. Pierce Hartman died this morning at 7 at her East Second street home after a yearlong illness from tuberculosis. She had been bedridden for four weeks. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 PM from her East Second Street residence with Rev. George D. Rogers of the Baptist church presiding. Burial will follow in Elm Grove cemetery. An obituary will appear in tomorrow's issue.
Local literary societies at the Graham present A Modern Ananias on January 25. Nellie Dempsey, visiting from Omaha, is staying with her parents Mr and Mrs T J Dempsey. The Thompsons of this city and Davis Thompson of Pennsylvania plan a visit to Harvey. L D Higgins arrived from Kansas City after attending the Stand ard Land Doy annual meeting. The company kept its officers and will continue operations, selling 650000.00 worth of land last year.
William J. Bryan entertained Governors N. B. Broward and C. N. Haskell and Mrs. Haskell of Oklahoma in Lincoln. Several hundred Democrats who attended the dollar banquet visited the Bryan home to pay their respects.
Adrian Michigan January 16 Attorney General Bird said he is not persuaded to run for governor yet and will seek public backing if he enters the race. He noted he lacks sufficient ambition for the office unless the people want him to contest it.
Incee Tandis will preside in a case against the Standard Oil Co beginning next week with fines potentially totaling 80,000,000. The Wisconsin Anti Prohibition Association completes its permanent organization with officers elected, Henry J. Wehr of Milwaukee as president.
In New York on January 16 a U.S. Circuit Court decision orders the freshman to answer Interstate Commerce Commission questions. He may avoid questions about buying Union and Southern Pacific stock tied to 1906 dividends.
In court yesterday and today the case of Mrs. Amelia Scofield versus the City of Washington centers on West Washington street paving and assessed charges against the plaintiff’s property. Docket entries note numerous probate, guardianship, and estate matters with various decrees and appointments.
There will be a called meeting this evening January 16 at 7 30 in half of I O O F Work in initiatory degree All members are requested to be present By order of Noble Grand
Regular meeting of Bethlehem Commandery will be held Friday evening January 7, 1008 at 7 15 oclock. Business and petitions to be discussed. W M Terry E C Owes.
Mrs John ER Griffith entered seventeen Cornish Indian Games chickens at the poultry show. Sixteen scored over 90 points with top scores reaching 36. The birds had been running on the Griffith farm all fall and until the day before the show. They were not prize winners but impressed the exhibitor with their scores.
James Clendenning will start his oil wagon Monday the 20th. He seeks all dis okhed stonpers and many new ones for loads of straw. Call 329-81-66 for interested parties.
J H Bales a brakeman for No 62 was killed in Columbus Junction Iowa while helping set off a Minneapolis Pullman on the Y line. He slipped under the wheels and died instantly leaving a family in Kansas City. Remains sent home tonight.
Evangelistic services will be held at the First United Presbyterian church from Monday evening January 20th to Saturday afternoon January 26th. The Rev. D. M. Davis of Des Moines will preach each evening at 7 30 with additional sermons Saturday at 2 and Sunday morning at 11 and evening at 7. Everyone is welcome.
The Rev W S Leet of Davenport will conduct services at Trinity church Friday evening January 17 at 7 50 PM with holy communion Saturday morning. All are invited. S4-21 Candy ad and Dr Shoop catarrh remedy promotion note.
Chas Hulores of West Chester called in town yesterday. Mrs Bert Sands of Ainsworth visited the Keller home. Frank Webb seeks a Jersey milch cow. Mrs R M Hamilton of West Chester was a city visitor yesterday. Mrs George Simpson of Ainsworth shopped today. A musicale in the Academy chapel is announced this evening, and a performance of A Modern Ananias is planned for January 5 at the Graham. W Neal leaves for a week in Des Moines and Greenfield. Chas Harley of West Chester visited relatives here. Father Sueppel returned from Pleasant Plain after officiating a wedding. Mr and Mrs Lewis Fry of Sigourney changed cars here en route home from Keokuk. Mrs W Porter returned to Brighton after a week with the Teeter home. Roy Faris returns home from Red Oak after visiting the Faris and Stewart homes. Mrs Marshell of Chicago, visiting the Bailey home, was a westbound passenger this morning. Mrs W H Needham of Sigourney leaves for Centerville after visiting her son Chas Needham. John Bowman arrives from Alamogordo NM for a few days of business. Mr and Mrs Len Smouse travel in New Mexico with Mrs Bowman and children and plan to stay awhile.
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