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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1908
Page
5
The County News presents a roundup of doings in the county communities, highlighting daily events and day’s activities. Reports cover local gatherings, notable residents, and items of general interest shaping the day in area towns.
In a February magazine story Lincoln Steffens details Rudolph Spreckels rise amid the Spreckels family conflict over sugar plantations. Rudolph and Gus face bank rejections, borrow from private capital, and salvage a fortune by reorganizing the Hawaiian operations.
Marion Smith of Ames visited his brother Frank Smith in New Haven. The New Haven Baptist church held its annual dinner and roll call last Thursday with a large crowd. Mrs Lin Richardson cared for the new agent arriving January 16 at Titus. Gus Strum and wife attended Mrs Strums niece's wedding in Lone Tree. The B Y P U met at the Baptist church and elected officers Rittenhouse president Richardson secretary Banks treasurer. Hastie and Barr traveled from Keota to the annual dinner and B Y P U meeting. A dinner at Andy Petersons marked Walter Petersons sixteenth birthday.
Mrs. Wilson visits Kalona with friends. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Milt Novi on January 11 and another to Mr. and Mrs. Jim Chas on January 9. Mrs. Chas Brown and Velda Brown of Washington visit. Frank Smith returns to Bayfield Wisconsin after visiting relatives. S. A. Rogers of Gettysburg South Dakota visits relatives. M W A and Royal Neighbors meet, elect officers and enjoy refreshments. Dr J E Wells from Wellman visits. Joe Lintz Wes Reiner and John Sharp visit from Wellman.
West Chester stockholders met at the bank with the old board of directors re elected. D A Boyer remains president J B Crayne vice president L P Jackson cashier. The bank, opened July 9 1901 with 12000 capital shows 1907 6 percent dividend and 12000 undivided profits.
Ode Ferguson and family visited the W. H. Mitchell home at Ainsworth Sunday. Art Long was sawing wood Saturday and broke his saw. Mr. and Mrs. Will Easter and Lloyd attended services at Ainsworth Sunday. Mrs. Abe Cox and children were
The report lists visitors and activities across town including Art Hazen's Sunday visits to Ainsworth, Silas and John Caldwell delivering oats at Havre, Clyde Hillhouse at Methodist services in Ainsworth, and Rob Ferguson visiting Ode Ferguson in West Chester. Bessie Swift visited Ina Murphy's home, and several residents, Edith McBride Nellie Smith Anna McCleary Sam Witting Hill McCleary Lloyd Easter Rob Ferguson Rex Smith, headed to Washington this morning.
Rev. G. W. Hanna, pastor, tendered his resignation yesterday though he had considered it for some time. The congregation wishes him and his family well as they await his next move. Lagippe affects Mrs. Al Augustine. Revival meetings continued at the M. E. church with strong attendance. Elmer Crayne visits friends and relatives. W. W. Wells and Ed Wells visit W. S. Boyer home. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Ralston return from Moline.
On January 20 Elva Donahey Eva Long and Henry Sommers visited Washington. The Rev Mr Genung returned home to Garrison Iowa after preaching at the local Presbyterian pulpit yesterday. Mrs A R Allen traveled to Mt Union to assist her daughter with a move.
William Woods of Richmond County near the Pee Dee River shot and killed an eagle that had swooped down with an infant child from Mr and Mrs Woods. He fired to save the child injuring the bird first and then killing the eagle as it landed.
The Branch passenger train was markedly delayed this morning after a switch engine backed into the line of coaches in the yards. Interiors suffered heavy damage as lights and fixtures were knocked down, forcing a two hour hold for repairs.
Miss Margaret Bailey, an Academy student, came home from a short visit at the Clarence Work home near Prairie Flower. A new telegraph operator has begun work at Titus. A son was born Thursday to Agent and Mrs. Wright.
Two large audiences filled the Family theater as Loving Henry drew praise from patrons. Telegrams read on stage included messages from Klaw and Erlanger Boston and Theodore Roosevelt, boosting his show. The managers promise a stronger week and Friday souvenir day with a china present for ladies.
Local bakery Johnson's markets a fresh line of bakery goods including a new devil cake. City visitors include Mr and Mrs James Wallace from Ainsworth and Miss Alice Crone traveling to visit relatives. Several residents depart for Cedar Rapids Davenport and Centerville for work or family reasons.
The editors of Woman's Home Companion report Jack London is over a month overdue at Tahiti after leaving Hilo on October 27. The 45 foot Snark faces engine trouble and possible doldrums as London, his wife, plus crew aim for a seven year voyage around the world with stops at interests along the way.
In Des Moines on January 20 Democrats in Iowa's Eighth district urge State Senator W D Jamieson to seek Congress this year. Jamieson, a holdover, may run without leaving the legislature, with Claude R Porter W R McGinnis Joel Estes and Jamieson as leading names. They expect Republican incumbent W P Hepburn to be renominated over A I Smith. Hepburn resides in Clarinda Page county while Jamieson lives in Shenandoah, same county.
Doctor Gardner and his wife departed Friday night for their Greenburg Kansas home after spending two or three weeks with relatives in the city and vicinity. The Journal was in error Saturday in stating that she returned home to Madison.
Eva Turnipseed returns home from a brief visit in win. C M Maxwell arrives from Crawfordsville and spends the day in the city. Miss Sue Fisher leaves for Shannon City to visit her sister Mrs Wolfe. Sherri Wolfe and Al McCoy return to Wyman after a short city visit. Will Harwood visits from Iola with Will Kerr. The Lyman Twins bring The Yankee Drummers to town with a big company. Charles Mercer improves after illness. John Hawkins and children visit from Winfield and attend Harry T Nutt home. P Maxwell travels to Ainsworth for Simpson Goble funeral in Lincoln Nebraska.
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