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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1907
Page
5
Advertisement seeks a traveler for a mercantile house with a large capital. Territory at home or abroad to suit, home to be used as headquarters. Weekly salary of 1,000 per year plus expenses. Address Joseph A. Alexander, Washington Iowa. Also for rent a good rain farm by Jno E. Gration Iowa. BF. D. and stock Washing 61 tf.
Farmer John W. Applegate and Chas. Brown will sell on Wednesday January 30 1907 at ten oclock a.m. at the Robert Anderson place one mile north of Washington. The sale lists nine head of horses cattle brood sows drafts mules farming implements oats and more. Terms include 12 months credit on sums over 10 with note and approved security 10 and under cash cash discount 6 percent on time sales Lunch provided by Whitaker.
Local brief lists items at the Vienna including chop suey angel food and devils food desserts and notes of passengers T C Davis traveling to Crawfordsville and George Buckley visiting between Davenport trains. Also mentions Mrs Emily Cunningham returning from Goshen and Mrs C B Jones with children visiting in Davenport and Mrs L B Shaw visiting Rutledge with her son George station agent. Wm Smiley arrived from Fairfield to visit his daughter Mrs J B Crail before returning to Winfield.
Washington High School defeated Pella High School by unanimous judge vote last night in the school auditorium. The local team showed steady improvement after three prior debates on the same street railway private ownership question, and prep for a February meeting with Iowa City. Judges included Prof. Rainey, Han num, and Hedges. A preceding program featured piano duets, solos, and readings by several students.
SSOCIEFY Mr and Mrs Orley V Page entertained many neighbors at an inch party Thursday evening at their home north of the city. Two tables were set up and a very pleasant evening was enjoyed with music as a highlight.
About fifteen friends of Miss Ethel Crawford planned and carried out a pleasant surprise on her last evening at her home on Past Washington street. Games of various kinds were indulged in, after which refreshments were served.
Mr and Mrs J M Bratton entertained a small group of friends last night with five hundred at their West Washington Street home. Three tables were used for the game and refreshments were served. Miss Winifred Geisler of Muscatine attended as an out of town guest.
Jeanne Accidentsa and related life events are listed with births and marriages in The Day section. The report notes prompt coverage by local news gatherers for community milestones.
Mrs A KE Spalding spent yesterday with relatives in Washington. Mrs J B Rabenold and Mrs J F Badham traveled to Muscatine yesterday to conduct business. Mrs W F Turbott shopped between trains in Washington morning. Mrs W J Reaney of Muscatine visiting relatives here and leaving for Washington. Reeves Musical Co gave an entertaining show at the opera house last night. Miss Effie Porter shopped in Washington yesterday. M E church revival services grow with six conversions last night totaling twelve. Mrs Ella Thompson visited Washington on business. Miss Cora Richardson returned from a brief visit to A V Boileau's Washington home.
Mr and Mrs Rudolph Warfel entertained a number of friends last evening at their home on South Iowa avenue. The gathering was social with light refreshments served. Out of town guests included Rev Lytle R Free of Tingley Iowa and Rev and Mrs John Ferguson of Buffalo.
Thomas Daugherty hosted his East Washington street Sunday school class last evening. A jovial group of boys enjoyed refreshments served by Mrs. Daugherty. Attendees included Edgar Martin, Barclay Miller, Walter Kelley, Kester Patterson, Howard Baxter, and Cloyce Dougherty, the teacher.
Mr and Mrs Jno Belville hosted about a dozen friends at an oyster supper last evening in their east Washington home. Guests of honor were Jas McFarland of Belville Kansas and Miss Hester Lutes of Chapman Nebraska visiting the city. Violin and piano music provided entertainment and a delightful time was had by all.
Miss Marian Stewart entertained yesterday afternoon at her West Washington street home with a five hundred game. Miss Nina Alberson won honors and received a hand painted plate. Mrs. Frank Stewart and Mrs. BE Bowman served a two course luncheon to twenty guests. Miss Winifred Giesler of Muscatine was a visiting guest.
Miss Emily Eliza Kline died at six this morning at her West Washington home from a three year tuberculosis illness. Born March 15 1875 in St. Louis she came to Washington in 1877 and lived there ever since. She leaves her mother Mrs Tobias Minnick step father Tobias Minnick and five step sisters and three step brothers. Funeral Monday at 2 pm at the Methodist church conducted by Rev Handy with interment at Elm Grove cemetery.
The jury was excused for the term except those on the Fairall, Sword and Zmant versus Shradel trial. Court did not convene due to Judge Clements illness with pneumonia feared. Proceedings to resume as soon as possible.
The funeral service for the late Milton Kos will be conducted by Rev. L. D. Young tomorrow at 10 30 o clock at the father's home northeast of the city. Interment follows at Riverside.
Keota residents like J F Graham scout farms for sale while neighbors visit kin and prepare for moving day. Cattle shipments from Milo Patterson head to Chicago with Otto Patterson. Assessors and neighbors, including Lee Gordon and J E Gardner, note land and stock trades and new households. Sickness runs through the community as Ladies Aid plans a meeting and a pie social boosts church funds.
The rink will be open all of next week except Wednesday night. Everyone is cordially invited.
John Kemp of East Otisfield Maine recommends Bucklens Arnica Salve to cure chilblains and various skin conditions. He claims it also heals fever sores ulcers piles burns and frost bites and notes it sells for 25 cents at Stewart's Pharmacy.
Miss Blanche Coulter returned yesterday from a visit with her aunt Miss Clara Coulter in Washington. W T Trotter received word that his mother Mrs A J Mikesell of Fairfield was ill at her daughter Mrs Dr Hynds home in Cedar Rapids. Mrs Dr Martin of Chicago visited briefly with Miss Bridge Rankin in Washington.
Wellman January 26 The Rock Island agent Mr Cedarburg arrived home from Washington where he attended court this week.
West Chester report notes Emma Jackson daughter of L. B. Jackson, cashier of tlLe likely local firm, with details unclear due to damaged OCR. The item hints at a family connection to a local money handler.
The town notes a resident with appendicitis who remains ill and J. D. Dayton listed as sick with a severe cold. Meanwhile the Methodist revival meetings continue to progress, and singer Edgar Brown of Letts is expected next week to assist with services.
Homade candies sold daily at the Vienna. KE. B Gorham leaves for West Chester on a brief business trip. A newborn girl joins Mr. and Mrs. St M Belleau. Burlington man Dan Sullivan heads to Ainsworth for business. Elrod Dayton returns home from Brighton after city business. Mrs L Spabr and Kay visit Verdi. Leona Colthurst returns home after a week at the Academy. A Davis of Wayland goes to West Chester for business. J L Zeber departs for Des Moines after a city visit. Mrs Charles McCreeny and Sherman visit Ainsworth relatives. Mae Brookhart from Ainsworth to spend Sunday with city relatives. S H Henderson returns home to Ainsworth as jury dismissed due to judge illness. Opal Sturdivan visits Ainsworth for weekend with grandparents. J C Ferguson visits Keota before returning home. H D Bliss becomes Johnsons bakery new baker replacing Mont Anderson. Mrs BR A Riley learns her Kingston Jamaica niece is safe after near earthquake and will write a Boston newspaper story.
Short classified style notice invites prompt contact from J. A. Y. Ashby, offering assistance by visiting at once or by telephone. Includes rural route reference RR-tf for location.
The Sabbath schedules for First U. P. and Second churches show combined post communion worship. Rev. John Ferguson of Buffalo N Y preaches morning at First church. Christian Endeavor planned, sermons titled The Simple Life and What Jesus Does in Us with A Silent Sermon. Public worship at South avenue Bent BR Penn pastor at 10 30 and 7 30. Sunday school 2 30. Endeavor 6 30. All invited.
Morning service at 11 with the topic Love and a golden text from John 15 8 9. Wednesday evening meeting at 7 30. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend these services.
Sabbath school begins at 9 10 with morning service at 11 led by Rev W Fisher of the First Dolted Presbyterian Church There is no evening service Junior Endeavor at 3 30 and Senior Endeavor at 4
The church at Tingley Iowa offers a full Sunday schedule with Sabbath school at 9 30 morning worship at 11 with sermon by Rev Lytle Free communion observed, Junior Endeavor at 4 Senior Endeavor at 5 45 and evening service at 7 by Rev Free on The Overcoming Life This concludes the series All are invited Rev W R Sawhill.
Dudley D Crone longtime employee of the Washington National bank resigns to accept the assistant cashier position at a Keota bank. The promotion is hailed as a solid step forward for a capable young man of good habits with many friends祝.
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