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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1904
Page
5
The forecast predicts fair weather in Iowa for today and tomorrow. It notes colder temperatures tonight especially in the north and east portions, with continued fair skies observed tonight and on Sunday.
The column records multiple townspeople and visitors including Mrs. M. P. Miller sick, D. A. Chalmers and CG Patterson as business visitors, Miss Mary Welch from Lexington, and Miss Stella Savage en route to Rubio. It mentions a basketball game, various illnesses, store staff resuming duties, and social events such as euchre and theater parties. Also notes bridge project talk and revival meetings with Ivy May Durham assisting.
In county court the long quieting title suit of Wm. A. Whiting against Caleb B. Campbell and the city of Washington continues with 25 to 30 witnesses called. City Solicitor W. H. Butterfield and Brookhart brothers represent the parties as ancient claims and past saloons on the Heights are discussed. A frog in steam pipes briefly interrupted proceedings before adjourning for press time with witness supply believed near exhaustion.
A freight train uncoupled its engine near Cotter and a following lone engine 1624 collided with the stopped cars east of Ainsworth. The caboose and engine front were damaged but no injuries were reported as a man in the caboose escaped as another freight stopped within ten feet.
The community is invited to evangelistic meetings at the M E Church. Miss Iva May Durham supervisor of the St Louis Deaconess Training School and Miss May V Patten deaconess at large from Muscatine will be present all next week. Afternoon sessions led by Patten and Durham will lead Sunday morning and evening services with Durham directing all evening meetings. Durham sings and accompanies on guitar.
An editorial note compares icy walks causing broken limbs to slips leading to ruined lives. It previews tomorrow night’s Baptist preaching series on how young people can navigate modern life without disaster, using personal experience as guidance.
Notice announces a conference tonight at the M E church for all Sunday School teachers, Epworth League Cabinet, and Class Leaders. Others interested are welcome, urged by I B Schreckengast to attend for the success of the meetings.
Local bakery Johnson delivers top quality pastries and breads. Patrons praise the fresh loaves and sweet treats from this well known shop in town.
Local items list visitors and arrivals from Iola Winfield and Washington along with social calls and business visits. The James Shalla household mourns infant Blanche’s death. many sick list notes and weather affecting fruit trees amid a storm.
Mr and Mrs Jos Dawn announce the birth of a baby girl on January 20. Miss Annie Kar is visiting her aunt Mrs Al Sharpe. Mr Pavek has returned to his Chicago home. Mrs Chittum entertains Miss Alice Scott of Riverside. Albert Schmitt contemplates a long departure.
Dr E W Spes sard returned from Chicago after clinics. Misses Mable and Beulah faster hosted a six o clock dinner with Omi Funston Mabel Fordyce Lamoine Stephens Ralph Thompson Earnest McGahey and Dr Fordyce. W E Halsted of Marble Rock purchased the Ainsworth hotel in a closing transaction.
January 22 1904 items note J C Mathers travels to Mason City for his mother's death. The Olds hardware building bank room near finish. Mrs Sands recovering. Isemonger from Storm Lake named new overseer at local lumber yard. Steichen from Dubuque aiding installation. Larry Caven at Mather's. Verne Mathers briefly out of school due to cold. Vogt moves to new room near Dixon office. Phone 500 for missed carrier deliveries. Mrs May Kirk returns home after seven weeks visiting relatives. Johnson bakery promises evening supply of top bakery products. Drop by for a cake.
A fragment recounts antique shop signs in London such as The Dog's ILead In the Iion Pot on Blackfriars Road near Charlotte Street, a wholesale draper’s sign featuring a dog at a three legged iron pot. It mentions The Black Dog The Dog and the Duck and The White Greyhound of John Harrison bookseller.
A family friend asks how the baby is doing. The father replies the child is growing bigger and stronger daily and notes the baby's voice remains tremendous, lifting it many times each day.
The excerpt shows a character urging a prompt talk with a father figure while another fears rejection. The tone hints at social constraint and risk within a gentlemanly setting, reflecting early 20th century magazine dialogue.
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