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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1907
Page
4
Pleasant Hill Notes From Jan 18 Community Visit
Mrs A J Corbin visited Rolland Gamon on Wednesday. Gertie Swift has been ill but is improved. Neighborhood youths held a party at Lewis Baker’s for Becca’s eighteenth birthday with good fun. Mr and Mrs A B Carr visiting Frank Abdill home near Verdi. Mrs George Benson and Grace Laws visited Tom Nicholson’s. John Pratt's family spent Sunday at Doc Moore’s. The Wil McBride cut wood for Silas Caldwell and Elmer Kephart. Mrs A J Corbin visiting sister Mrs John Caldwell. Grace Pratt visited Riley Miller home in Washington over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Corbin
Rolland Gamon's
Gertie Swift
Lewis Baker
Becca
A. B. Carr
Frank Abdill
Pear Verdi
George Benson
Grace Laws
Tom Nicholson
John Pratt
Doc Moore
Will Mitchel
Wil! McBride
Silas Caldwell
Elmer Kephart
John Caldwell
Grace Pratt
Riley Miller
Washington
Local Residents Update and Social Visits From Washington
Jan 19 reports show Mr and Mrs L A Walker traveling to Washington to visit their son Jas Walker. Mrs W J Reaney and Norma visit her parents Mr and Mrs L A Stephens. F G Sands and son Rex return from Washington trip. M L Miller attends funeral of Mrs Bovee in Washington. Geo A Carson returns from Des Moines undertaker school. McFarlane returns to Washington after visiting local relatives. Alpha Thompson and Cora Morrow take pupils on bobsted ride. Ella Porter and Carrie Rowan depart to visit friends. Funeral services for E M Funston moved to 11 at the Methodist church. Everett Shearer and wife arrive from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Walker
Washington
Jas. Walker
W. J. Reaney
Norma
Muscatine
L. A. Stephens
F. G. Sands
Rex
M. L. Miller
Bovee
Geo. A. Carson
Des Moines
McFarlane
Alpha Thompson
Cora Morrow
Ella Porter
Carrie Rowan
E. M. Funston
Methodist Church
Everett Shearer
Local Notices From Keota and Nearby Towns
Mrs. Viana Sharp of Keota was summoned by the death of E. M. Funston. J. E. Adams hosted visitors for a few days. R. B. Henderson of Columbus Junction conducted business here yesterday. W. L. Strader of Washington visited friends here yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Adams
Viana Sharp
Keota
E. M. Funston
R. B. Henderson
Columbus Junction
W. L. Strader
Washington
Funeral of John Waite Led by Masons Held Today
Everette Lewis visited Riverside last evening for a few days. The funeral for John Waite occurred this afternoon and was conducted by the Masons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Re. Everette Lewis
Riverside
John Waite
Masons
Winter visitors and local social notes in Keota area
Jan 19 reports Bert and Mrs Sands wintering at Ainsworth plan February return to Canada. Mrs Sharp leaves for Ainsworth after brother in law E M Funston’s death. High school seniors and juniors were hosted by Onaries Kirkpatrick. departure from his home at 6 30. Loren Baird of Fairfield in Keota for business yesterday. Mrs Gene Smith of Winfield arrived for the illness of Mrs Margaret Robb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Sands
Ainsworth
Frank McFarlane
Wreck Near Davenport Delays Golden State Limited
Early morning crash near Davenport involved passenger train No 43 Golden State Limited running into Milwaukee freight at West Davenport Nahant crossing. Engine of the Limited disabled and several cars smashed. no serious injuries. Freight engine damaged but minor. both crews may have missed signals. Golden State seven hours late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden State Limited
Milwaukee
West Davenport
Nahant
Rock Island
Golden State
Spread Eagle school box supper raises funds for organ
The Spread Eagle school hosted a well attended box supper with nineteen shadows sold and lively music. A voting contest named Miss Zennal Hopengardner the most popular young lady, who won the cake sold for eight dollars. Auctioneer M J Moriarty sold boxes for over a dollar each, bringing in over twenty dollars to buy an organ for the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spread Eagle School
Zennal Hopengardner
M. J. Moriarty
Funeral services announced for Mrs Wesley Moore
The funeral for the late Mrs. Wesley Moore will be held tomorrow afternoon at the A M E church with Rev B R Penn in charge. Interment will follow at City Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Moore
A. M. FE
B. R. Penn
City Cemetery
Oyster supper at Temple building hall Tuesday 22nd
The M B A s will serve an oyster supper at their hall in the Temple building Tuesday evening the 22nd. All are cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Ara
Special Services for Tomorrow at First United Presbyterian
Rev Mr Longnecker to deliver sermons nightly next week at the First United Presbyterian church as the revival meetings conclude. The recent series closed with M G Munn preaching on salvation and escape from neglect. Attendance was strong and several attendees expressed intent to change their lives before Mr Mann’s departure to Chariton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Presbyterian Church
M. G. Munn
Mann
Chariton
Methodist Church sermon urges surrender to divine government
Reverend Longnecker preaches on Isaiah 9 6 and Jesus as ruler of lives at a rainy Friday service. Mr Brown sings One Sweetly Solemn Thought and Mr Handy cites service over self as a path to peace. Next week offers evening sermons by Doctor Sommerville of Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Brown
Mr. Handy
Charles City
Jesus
Christ
W. A. Longnecker
Doctor Sommerville
Oskaloosa
Bryant section meets at Fortnightly Club with Mrs Harwood
The Bryant section of the literature department of the Fortnightly Club will meet Monday afternoon at 2 30 with Mrs J A Harwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant
J. A. Harwood
Musical at Presbyterian church by Christian Endeavor
The pupils of T. C. Davis present a musicale on Thursday evening January 24 under the auspices of the Christian Endeavor society at the Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Davis
Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor Society of
The
Royal Neighbors Host Oyster Supper Near City
About twenty members visited Mrs. Charles Meyers five miles west of the city last evening. They arrived in two bob sleds despite rain and enjoyed an oyster supper followed by games. Everyone had a jolly time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Meyers
Fortnightly Club Music Dept Sets Monday Meeting
The Fortnightly club music department will meet with Miss Inez Holden Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Holden
Miss Irma Wilbur Hosts Friends For Evening
Miss Irma Wilbur entertained a small group at her home south of the city last night. The gathering began with games and concluded with an elegant oyster supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irma Wilbur
Neighborhood Paris Surprise for Jack Woolm at Home
About twenty five neighbors and friends gathered at his south Washington home last evening to present Jack Woolm with a rocker. The group enjoyed an evening of cards and light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Woolm
Washington
Mr. Woolm
Sleighing Draws Crowds Despite Threatening Weather
Despite threatening skies, several attendees from both parties enjoyed sleighing last night before snowfall eased. Experiences varied as revelers braved the cold and blocked roads to ride.
Academy Students Brave Rain for Literary Night Ride
Two roads carried Academy students to a schoolhouse near Verdi for a literary program. One umbrella sheltered two, leaving five drenched as they rode home. They were lucky to have used the snow before nightfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comibon
Academy
Verdi
Phillips Home Hosts Youth Party North of City
Mr. and Mrs. James Phillips entertained a group of young people at their north of the city residence. The highlight was party games and a large attendance from local youth who reported an excellent time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Phillips
Surprise farewell party for Beenblossoms at home
Neighbors gathered at the Beenblossoms south of town for a surprise farewell party as the couple prepares to move to the Berdo farm. Wilber Beenblossom presented a rocking chair to the departing pair, who returned from Ainsworth to find friends already assembled and sharing refreshments provided by Mrs Edw Lins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beenblossom
Mrs. Beenblossom
Ainsworth
Mr and Mrs Anderson Honored At Dinner Near City
Mr and Mrs Sam Anderson were guests of honor at a o'clock dinner tonight at the home of Leo Zook six miles south of the city. They will soon leave the neighborhood and residents regret their departure. About twenty five guests enjoyed a splendid dinner with violin music by Frank Scranton and Issie How worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Anderson
Leo Zook
Death of William McAvoy Former resident recalled by Brule kin
Mrs. Julia McAvoy received a letter from her BruleNebraska niece announcing the death of William McAvoy, a former local resident who lived near the city for years before moving away. The fatal illness began with gangrene in his foot and he died Sunday afternoon December 30 after a painful but peaceful period, his daughter’s letter describing his last days with poignant affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia McAvoy
Brule
Nebr
William McAvoy
Dr King’s New Life Pills Advertised at Stewart’s Pharmacy
Mr August Sherpe of Fort Madison Iowa hails Dr King’s New Life Pills as superior to all laxatives for biliousness and constipation. Guaranteed to cure and sold for 25 cents at Stewart’s pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Sherpe
Fort Madison
Iowa
Dr. King
Stewart's
Unclear remark about a cocktail and cherry in New Orleans note
A brief exchange notes a cock tail with an unusually large cherry and a mistaken memory about cherries in the drink. The dialogue hints at a humorous misperception and a line about swallowing teeth attributed to a Frankfort setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
New Orleans Times-Democrat
No Mistake Apology Over Typographical Error
An editor apologizes by telephone for a typographical mistake in a report of a meeting chaired the night before. The paper printed a garbled line while intending to introduce a detailed proceedings report, prompting the caller to say it was not an accident but a sidetrack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Ancient Edicts Target Smoking Across Lands
The article recalls early attempts to curb tobacco use. In 1629 England, a school rule barred tobacco and required a grave master. In Turkey smoking was a crime under sultans with pipes forced into noses, and in Russia smokers faced nose severing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Russia
Santo-Dumont Pinched Again in Milky Way Scandal
The Cornell Widow notes Santo-Dumont was arrested last week for a lighthearted moonlit mischief aboard the Milky Way, a playful reference in the era’s humor column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santo-Dumont
Cornell
Turkish Legend Reveals Why One Man Reaches Mosque First
A Turkish minister recalls a legend about prayers at dawn and a villager whose single wife trails behind after learning how a man with four wives arrives early. The tale frames luck, haste, and domestic duties in a humorous exchange from Leslie's Weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tewfik Hussein
Washington
Porte
Brigham Young
St. Sophia Mosque
Constantinople
Leslie
Burnand Joins Punch Staff With Burlesque Hit
The Bookbuyer reports Sir Francis Burnand left law to write and create a Journal like burlesque for Punch. The first installment, illustrated by Gilbert, Du Maurier, and Keene, became town talk. The senior Punch proprietor misread it as a Journal insert, then hurried to stop the issue. Thackeray later dubbed Burnand “the new boy” at the weekly dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Burnand
Punch
Burnand
London Journal
Lie
Gilbert, du Maurier
Keene
Mr. Burnand
Thackeray
Reading Instead of Work Sparks Merchant’s Rebuke
A wealthy merchant dismisses a lounging partner who reads on a dull day. He questions why one would read when there is nothing to do, urging him to think instead of passively occupying time. The exchange highlights a clash between leisure reading and active business mindset.
Imaginary disease and the ethics of cures
The British Medical Journal questions imaginary remedies for imaginary diseases. It argues quackery may occur but stresses relief of suffering is essential when legitimate means fail, invoking Similia similibus curantur and the value of any relief.
Forgiveness Compared to a Torn Canceled Note
The speaker contrasts true forgiveness with a permanent irretrievable act. They warn against a petty, hedgehog like forgiveness that injures the lender by keeping a visible mark of the offense.
Learning by Experience and Gifts in a Wedding
Nell and Lill reflect on differences in thought while Nell notes a change of mind after considering the wedding gifts. The exchange appears in a text from Woman's Home Companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell
Lill
His Bad Break
A Chicago Record-Herald gossip snippet notes a broken friendship after engagement, citing a clash over money and spending as the cause between two men, one named Harry.
The Only Safe Way
Dialogue from Somerville Journal reveals a joke about marriage roles. Lawson asks if the wife disobeys. Dawson replies he never gives orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawson
Dawson
Somerville Journal
World Needs Kindness Easy to Do Says Drummond
Drummond urges widespread kindness noting its simple, daily acts can transform communities. He emphasizes small gestures accumulate into substantial goodwill and social harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drummond
Local moves and social notes from town today
George Eckerman of West Chester called on friends. Arthur McMillan of Burlington visits his sister Mrs Eva Nicola. Edna Jones was a passenger to spend Sunday at home. Rev S K Coates goes to Eldon for a funeral today. William McCall and Charles Yeager return to Crawfordsville after city business. Attend the Fireman's dance in Phoenix hall Saturday night the 26th. It promises pretty music and a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Eckerman
West Chester
Arthur McMillan
Burlington
Eva Nicola
Edna Jones
Wyman
S. K. Coates
Eldon
William McCall
Charles Yeager
Crawfordsville
Phoenix Hall
Foley's Kidney Cure Warns Against Hidden Disease
An advertisement warns that kidney trouble is insidious and may prove fatal before symptoms are noticed. It urges taking Foley's Kidney Cure at the first sign of trouble to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Bright
Ali
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the County News
Journal
Pleasant Hill
Wellman
Davenport
Columbia Pharmacy
J. E. Lemmon
Prop
Special Services
U. P. Church
Methodist
Services
Mr. Longnecker
Dr. Summerville
London Punch
Poprictor
Harry
Chicago
Heraki
Stove
John Shields & Son
Golumbia Pharmacy
Cash Grocery
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