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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1909
Page
5
Jersey milch cow offered for sale or trade for Durham. See Frank Webb. Wanted a woman or girl for general housework. Good wages. Inquire at this office of Letts Bros Ainsworth Iowa.
Special to the Evening Journal reports Iowa will see rain or snow tonight with a colder western portion. Friday will bring clearing and colder conditions.
Miss Sadie Reynolds called at Colum bus Junction and Miss Grace Stone visited the city from Ainsworth. Milt Dicken dehorned 150 yearling cattle for Sam Paul near Ainsworth. Mrs J F Badham and daughter Mabel left for Rock Island Illinois for a week. Auction notice lists household goods for sale at the square on Saturday January 30. Davenport Times reports funeral in-laws and return trips across De Witt and tri cities.
A collage of local items from community correspondents covers daily doings across the county. Reports note social events, local meetings, and small developments shaping nearby towns.
Tuesday church meetings announced with Sunday sessions also planned at the same location. Merrimac residents Carrie Spillman and Annie McGuire visited room 5 at school Tuesday. Mrs Travis Emry and daughter June returned home from New Sharon. Training for Service met at Mrs Elijah Fulton’s home. Mrs Lydia Madden and Mrs E Bennett listed as sick. Fred Sweet moved his harness shop to Mr Washburn’s building. F A A met Wednesday evening to admit new members.
Yarrow Hovel dies in Colorado Springs after illness. Mrs Thos C Montgomery dies at home. funeral planned Thursday. Albert Harr and Ella Klein wed at St Marys with James Harr and Miss Fellman in attendance. Others visit, migrate, and conduct farm transfers including Carl Yeggy selling land to D Kirkpatrick.
Brighton visits and visits noted in Fairfield with locals including Roxie Chandler Brightons guest list Bert Bennett Minnesota and George Bennett Richland Earl Pettit appointment filled by C L Walker at Batavia and Mrs Walker at Floris Carrie Spilman Annie McGuire visiting Henry Kientz home Annie Cranda returns from North Dakota Bernice Riley working in Fairfield spent Sunday at Brighton Baptist meetings held in the area.
Leslie Logan of Oska loosa will occupy the pulpit here next Sunday morning and evening. Al W. Woodford travels to Iowa City for a hospital operation with Dr. W. S. Parks and his brother Howard. Local residents shared visits and dental work and reports on health and ministry plans.
Rural Route Three reports hogs sold to Stuart while Harry Welch sells his Washington farm to Arthur Weade. The Cherry sale lunch was hosted by the W I C society. Various residents visited schools, farms, and neighbors in Washington and nearby towns.
Wil Lease travels to Muscatine for the day. John McCleary and J. H. Glassey leave for Washington. Miss Katherine Buxbaum arrives from Grace Hill to visit her brother J. F. Buxbaum.
Ner and Tressa Stephens visited Blanche Adams in Washington to enjoy skating at the opera house. Miss Koehler returned from Washington after weeks away. Mrs. W. A. Walker visited Washington yesterday. Mr and Mrs R G Kelsey welcomed a baby girl yesterday. Several Washington residents enjoyed skating at the local rink. C T Nash visits in Haskins. Invitations issued for the February 5 1909 marriage of Miss Bessie Noel and Vern Jackson. A baby boy was born at Rolla Meeks home yesterday.
Miss Katherine Buxbaum was a Crawfordsville caller today while Miss Ethel Wheelan and sister spent the day at Winfield. Dr. C. A. Boice returned from Centerville, and Mr. Mellie Coon of near Haskins was in the city yesterday.
The Young Ladies Missionary Society of First United Presbyterian Church hosted a farewell gathering for Miss Cora Porter at her home Tuesday evening before her departure for Fairfield. The event included a light luncheon and was warmly noted in church and social circles.
The Fraternal Aid announces a regular meeting this evening at 7 30 with a full attendance desired. Members are urged to attend and participate in the planned agenda.
A large all day meeting at the Baptist church drew about sixty people from Keota West Chester Brighton Wellman and nearby areas. Rev A J Landis of Eagle Grove preached in the morning and led the revival with special singing by Landis. The day included reports from churches a bountiful noon dinner and baptisms closing with Rev George D Rogers in charge.
Keokuk presbytery executive committee of the Woman's Presbyterian Missionary Society met in the Rest Room to organize the April gathering. Members include Eva Livingston J D McLaughlin D H Mc Laughlin W C Williamson and C A Sprague.
Harry Jones pleaded not guilty before Judge D W Jackson in Muscatine Iowa after two indictments charged him with the murder of Mr and Mrs William VanWinkle. County Attorney I B Pepper urged trial within a week or two, Jones displayed nervous tension but remained in firm control.
An advertisement claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve quickly relieves pain from burns, scalds, wounds, cuts and bruises and treats skin eruptions, boils and ulcers. It promises instant relief and lists 25c at J. E. Lemmon’s.
Mr and Mrs Ed Jones of near Cheyenne Wyoming are visiting this week as guests of old friends and neighbors. They were former residents northeast of the city and were entertained Tuesday at the Glenn home in the country.
Advertisement notes National Light Oil offered for sale by J. W. Lemley. The listing includes a number 89-12 as a reference or price tag.
An old advertisement claims a single day cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. Each box bears W. Grove’s signature and costs 25 cents.
Advertisement touts daily service to Los Angeles Santa Barbara and San Francisco. Promotes latest spacious attractive equipment and frequent departures for travelers seeking comfort and speed.
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