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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1909
Page
3
Clarence Bennett presents a religious drama praised by thousands of clergymen of all denominations. The production titled The Holy City promises moving power and rare merit at the opera house on January 22.
Retiring County Treasurer J B Shearer’s semi annual report for six months ending December 31 1908 is filed with County Auditor Chauncey Myers. It shows January 1 1909 cash on hand 26663.95 and no county debt. Tax receipts to Jan 1 1909 total 100387.77 and total receipts 155465.60 with disbursements 128460.62 and refunds 341.03.
The county auditor reports 1908 real property valuation at 29,105,348 with a tax total of 259,497.94, up from 28,726,052 and 252,685.41 in 1907. State tax 829,105.39. district school 77,778.69. cities 42,319.75. Taxable lands 349,719 acres valued 4,006,607. town lots 863,227. personal property 1,702,760. In 1909 railroads pay 20,819.42. telegraphs 289.43. telephones 1,148.67. express 134.99. County funds hold strong balances across miscellany, district school, farm, and game protection.
Washington tows Lipscomb recalls his brother who suffered for years with consumption. After trying many doctors remedies he found relief with six bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery, now well. The product relieves coughs colds bronchitis and related lung issues. Trial bottle free guaranteed by J E Lemmon. Misses Archer Vogt visit Dr Marie home West Main street.
Daily items include Miss Maxwell to violin at the B BE O event on the 9th. Dayton leaves for Burlington for a day trip. J C McCartney and Chas Lovelett travel to Ft Madison and Cotter respectively. Miss Mary Allen of Lenox visits. Jack Wilson from Chicago in town. readings by Hallie Berdo Hull at M E church. Nellie Reubsam returns home to Havre. Jean Carden arrives from Osage to visit J A Carden home and local dealers buy hides and furs.
Clarence Bennett stages The Holy City a powerful religious drama with scenes of Salome Judas betrayal and the crucifixion. The production features vivid staging, strong acting, and a moving portrayal of the resurrection and Judas's remorse. The play comes to the opera house on January 22.
Local notes show tickets for the B E O musicale on the 19th with price 15 cents. Ainsworth resident Will Beard enrolls at Washington academy. Jessie Neiswanger travels to Crawfordsville. Press Figgins near Richmond calls on city residents. Fred Taylor of Verdi visits friends. Daniel Wenger visits Wayland and mentions his ailing father. Rev W J Buchanan of Monmouth visits D J Ross's home. W M Johnson leaves for Wapello for several days. Mr and Mrs A W Yard depart for West Chester for a few days. Mrs J N Stook travels from Washington to Crawfordsville. Mrs C F Conger leaves for Haskins due to Melvin Grosscup illness. John Rogers travels to Havre for business.
A. A. Faulkner of Pilotburg, D. P. VanHorn of Cotter vicinity, Mrs. Wm. Schurr of West Chester, and Chas. Busby of Highland township were in town yesterday for calls or business. Mrs. A. L. Graham from Keota arrived Saturday and left for home last evening. Mrs. Robert Minner, recently released from City hospital, returned home. Miss Anna McClary of Columbus Junction traveled home after a day here.
Water consumers are reminded rents are due and payable at F. L. Stoke drug store. Prompt settlement is requested as this is the last quarter of the year and payments are needed to close the books.
V. O. Wooley Thomas Kyle and H. A. Beenblossom returned to Washington yesterday after several days away. Wooley Kyle and Beenblossom visited Kenosha and Racine Wisconsin while Combs stayed in Kenosha and did not visit Racine.
Mrs. Mary Waters of Keota visited Washington yesterday and returned home with her granddaughter Helen Reister who will stay in Keota for a week.
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