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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1907

Page

5

Death of Milt Kos Near Riverside Iowa

Milt Kos died in a hospital in Iowa City last night around 11 o clock after six weeks illness caused by heart trouble. He was about 35, born near Riverside and lived there most of his life with stints in Anneapolis Minnesota and Nevada. His wife, who had just visited a sister in Minneapolis, was away at the time. he leaves a large family including mother Mrs Frank Kos and nine siblings plus several other relatives. Funeral arrangements are not yet set for Sunday.

Milt Kos Riverside Iowa City Minneapolis Frank Kos Robert Will Charles Raymond Kos Ed Kos Lena Shalla Cedar Rapids Alva Anna Della Kos Mr. Kos Nevada Anneapolis Minn Kos J. W. Somerville Joshua Christian Heaven Christiana Despond God Jesus Christ Satan Christ

No Court Today Due to Judge Illness in Clements Case

The Jairail Swords and Zmant case halted as Judge Clements fell ill with a severe cold and pneumonia threat. His high fever prevented court today, with hopes he recovers to resume work soon.

Jairail Swords Zmant Judge Clements

Strawberry and Vanilla Nougate at the Vienna

A jolly crowd of young folks were entertained last evening by Oral aye at his home on West Main street. The evening featured games and various amusements making it a delightful gathering.

West Main Street

H E Courty News Journal Dispatches Community Updates

Journal correspondents sort happenings to their communities in this day’s brief notices. Local events, arrivals, and actions are summarized with a focus on place and organization.

Journal

Where the People Go What They Do Accidents and Deaths

A compact report from our news gatherers details accidents and deaths with promptly reported marriages and births. The items note incidents and life events across communities, highlighting cases of misfortune and celebration.

Church Services Summary and Local Visitors

Robert Rhea and Clyde Fishburn returned last evening from Washington. J. E. Patterson of Washington was a business visitor here yesterday. Mrs. A. R. Allen returned home from Winfeld where she had been visiting. Presbyterian services announce an 11 o clock preaching with an offering for Iowa home missions and an evening service at United Presbyterian. morning service at 11 with subject Comparative Religion. Methodist services include morning at 1 and evening at 7.

Robert Rhea Clyde Fishburn Washington J. E. Patterson A. R. Allen Winfeld Presbyterian Iowa United Presbyterian Methodist

Rural Route Three News Wrap

Mr and Mrs W S Green visited Washington on Thursday. Miss Frankie Beatty visits sister Mrs Charles Tucker. S Kerrs move grain and machinery to the Zeck farm for next year. Joe Carson called on Thursday. Lloyd Helwick hauls grain to Washington this week. Jno Genkinger visited Washington on Wednesday.

W. S Green Washington Frankie Beatty Charles Tucker S. Kerr

Local farm sale near Olds noted at 118 per acre

A farm near Olds was sold at 118 per acre to Amsy Miller from Mrs. Musser. Local attendance at Godwin Bros sale north of Coppock included residents from the area. Numerous visits and errands across Coppock, Washington, Wayland, and Mt. Pleasant marked a busy period with church services and travel noted.

Amsy Miller

Local arrivals and greetings mark town scene

Jud Thomas of Washington visits friends here today while Lou Palmer arrives from Oklahoma last evening, signaling a bustling exchange of visitors and residents.

Jud Thomas Washington Lou Palmer Oklahoma

Local residents report travel from Des Moines and Chicago

Mr. and Mrs. Warren Stewart returned from Des Moines where Mr. Stewart attended legislature. Miss Willa Jones came back from Sigourney to visit her mother B. A. Northup. Mr. Conrad returned from Chicago with four loads of stock. Mrs. Edith McCarty of Delta visited at the Stewart home.

Warren Stewart Des Moines Stewart Willa Jones Sigourney B. A. Northup Mr. Conrad Chicago Edith McCarty Delta

Socials and visits fill West Chester day

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Boyer and Mr. and Mrs. Curt Wells, all of West Chester, were seen visiting friends in town. W L Eichelberger reported the sale of a Tryder piano to John Ab dill near Verdi. E C Pulver returned to Keota after a day in the city on business. Dernard Lowash, injured Wednesday, passed a hard night but rested easier today. Mrs. Noyes hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. John Jay on East Main street with many gifts and Baptist church ladies in attendance.

Curt Wells West Chester E. C. Pulver Keota Dernard Lowash

Movable Brood and Colony House on Go Well Poultry Farm

Illustration shows a movable brood and colony house used at the Go Well Poultry Farm with ties to Professor Gowell Maine agricultural experiment station and the United States experimental farm. The text mentions shoes.

Go Well Gowell Maine Agricultural Experiment Station United States Experimental Farm

Samuel Griffith Dies. Spencer Native Dead at 70

Spencer Oklahoma telegram reports the death of Samuel Griffith a longtime Washington county stock dealer and landowner. He lived in Clay township before 1865 to 1885 and was known for influence in local affairs. His body to be brought to this city for interment. survivors include wife two sons and several daughters and siblings. Funeral plans not yet set.

Jesse Scranton Spencer Oklahoma Samuel Griffith Washington County Southwest Mr. Griffith Clay Township Brighton George Griffith Owen Griffith Frank Webb Frank Grith Chicago Goodland Kan

When Hens Should Be Culled At Two Year Mark

The orthodox age for culling laying hens is two years. Remove and dispose of birds kept for egg production as soon as laying declines and before molt. Delaying leads to weight loss and unsalable birds except at reduced prices.

House design for brooders converts to colony coop

The text discusses a house that can be moved easily with a caretaker, noting tarred felt for weatherproof sides and window arrangement. It explains the structure contains two brooders and can convert into a colony coop after hatching to transport pallets to full maturity.

No danger of overproduction of wholesome foods here

The speaker argues there is no risk of producing too many wholesome food products domestically. Since the country is a net buyer of eggs for import, producing more locally would not be prudent while imports satisfy home consumption.

Russian Whist and Alleged Free Entrance at Senate Gallery

The article discusses biriteh or Russian whist and its spread across Europe and the Middle East, noting its origins myth and various names. It then recounts a Philadelphia Ledger anecdote about a visitor claiming American citizenship to gain admission to the Senate gallery, only to be redirected to a door reserved for American citizens.

England Horace Rumbold Athens Turkey Greece Egypt Maritime Alps Khedive Senate Chamber Philadelphia Ledger Senate of the United States

Local residents and farm activity report

On Wednesday Mrs. E G Mason visited with her parents. Clyde Hillhouse and Will Mitchett shipped a carload of stock to Chicago with John Hillhouse. Sherr Benson moved to the Matt Miller farm near Ainsworth. Art Long sawed wood for A L Armstrong Will Jugenheimer and Ode Ferguson this week.

E. G. Mason Clyde Hillhouse Will Mitche Chicago John Hillhouse Sherr Benson Matt Miller Ainsworth Art A. L. Armstrong Will Jugenheimer Ode Ferguson

Riches and Honor Versus Mercy and Faith

A meditation on wealth and fame as fleeting dazzle. The speaker questions riches and honor as true goals, noting health, humility, and mercy as deeper values. He prays that God withhold riches and honor if they corrupt the heart, asking Christ for guiding grace.

Nettie Hunter Stays Overnight With Friends in Pres Toe

In Crawfordsville on January 25 Miss Nettie Hunter was an overnight visitor staying with friends in Pres Toe, according to local society notes.

Nettie Hunter Pres Toe

Special Services Highlight Evening Interest and Attendance

The speaker Rev Lytle R Free preached from Hebrews 4 15 urging immediate acceptance of Christ warning that delaying risks lost time for service potential death and hardened hearts Now is the accepted time now is the day of salvation and tonight God spoke through the message

Lytle R. Free Christ

Revival sermon urges chosen path and daily faith

A large crowd heard Rev J. W. Somerville urge listeners to choose God over Satan, stressing personal responsibility for salvation and family duty. The message linked timely religion to everyday choices and warned that eternity hinges on making the right decision. Local notes mention bakery treats, an upcoming excursion, and charity events, reflecting a active community scene.

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