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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1908
Page
5
Advertises a city bus line service asking customers to call Phone No 1 and leave orders with Frank Rogers, requesting street and number for prompt handling.
Wood Harding arrived from Haskins this morning. Gerald Greenwood passed through from Chicago to Keota to spend the summer. Mr and Mrs John Zaring returned from a brief visit at the Glen Zaring home in Cotter. R M Wilson and son Bruce with W H Scales Henry Russe and Joe Walton left for Columbus Junction for a week of camping. A party from town will join them next week for a few days away.
Blacksmith shops will be closed all day on the Fourth of July. Local news note indicates holiday observance with shops shutting down to observe independence day. No other details provided.
First U P Sabbath school at 9 45 Junior at 5 Union young people's meeting at the Presbyterian church at 6 No preaching services due to pastor absence Rev W C Fisher pastor.
July 3 social notices list visitors from Washington Galesburg and Iowa City and local arrivals for Fourth of July plans. Names include Mrs Dan Anderson Miss Laura Wilson and many others. Church services across Presbyterian Methodist and United Presbyterian are announced with Rev J H Taylor and Rev W G Robertson preaching.
City ordinance banning objects on streets is suspended for confetti only while other street debris remains prohibited. Mayor J A Cunningham notes the measure affects confetti disposal but upholds all other street litter rules.
A circular included with the paper promises a free ticket to the Beautiful Alps show. It explains how readers can reach the Alps at no expense to themselves.
James Redd and George Black sold Black and Redd barber shop to E. F. Junger and H. H. Waters of Fairfield. The new firm takes possession this morning with both barbers ready to run an up to date shop. Redd’s plans are undecided while Black will assist briefly to aid establishment.
Miss Mae Vincent, who has run a millinery shop at South Haven Michigan this season, passed through this morning en route to Keola to spend the summer. She was joined at Ainsworth by her sisters, Misses Nellie and Grace Vincent, who accompanied her home. J. E. Linder of Riverside visited friends in the city today.
Ray Simpson heads to Centerville for a brief visit while Mrs. H. K. Coates and Vera travel to Macomb Illinois for the Fourth. Dan Sullivan returns to Burlington after city business. August Glick and Blanche visit Davenport. Naomi Stewart returns from Keota. J. H. Trotman and wife travel to Washington for a few days. Mrs. Ransom Bester arrives from Milwaukee to visit relatives. Hawkins family heads to Oskaloosa then Denver for the summer.
The city library will be closed all day tomorrow, the 4th of July, for Independence Day. Patrons are advised to plan accordingly and return any materials before closing.
In the District Court of Washington County Iowa September Term 1908 J F H Taylor sues Augustus Burham John B Patterson Calvin Craven KR Burham Samuel W Patterson Margaret Patterson Hugh Smith and Mrs Louisa W Thompson and unknown claimants of the South half of the South East Quarter of Sec 22 T76 N R8 West fifth P M to quiet title in fee simple. Plaintiff alleges 20 years possession and seeks reform and relief without personal judgment with notice published weekly for four weeks in The Evening Journal.
Sabbath school at 9 30 in the morning and a Union young people's meeting on the topic Practical Consecration Romans 12 1 21 led by Miss Lucy Meacham. There will be no preaching service morning or evening.
Sabbath school begins at 9 30 with morning public worship at 11 No senior service due to union meeting at the Presbyterian church at 6 Evening service scheduled for 7 30 All are welcome Rev W R Sawhill pastor
The Rev. Wilson Mills D D will assist the pastor at First Baptist in a series of meetings starting Sunday at 11 AM with a Sunday night evangelistic service. Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday feature special meetings for Sunday school workers and evangelistic gatherings. A cordial invitation to the public to attend is extended. Mr Mills has broad experience in Sunday school and evangelistic work. Rev G D Rogers is the pastor.
The church lists Sunday activities starting with Sunday school at 9 30 then class meeting at 10 30 and communion at 11 The Junior and Intermediate Leagues meet at 4 30 Each the union young people gather at the Presbyterian church at 6 and an evening service follows at 7 30 with preaching by Reverend U S Smith the pastor
The Burlington schedules a Saturday evening Fourth of July special for riders between here and Winfield to attend the carnival. The 6:50 PM train runs to Winfield then returns to carry excursionists home, staying at the depot until 10:30 PM to let attendees from Crawfordsville Wyman and Winfield enjoy the event. Farmers may ride the 6:10 PM arrival and stay until 10:30 without missing work. James Palmer, Rock Island claim agent, and other officials were in town, while the evening Burlington passenger train was delayed about three hours near Winfield due to a breakdown.
Marble, silver and gold cakes advertised at the Vienna. Frey’s studio offers up to date photo graphs. Edith McBride, passenger bound for Havre, traveled this morning. James Wooley headed to Ainsworth on business. Bessie Kyle left for Centerville to spend the Fourth with friends. W. J. Brown returned to Crawfordsville from Cedar Falls for the Fourth. John Swift and Kate left for Burlington to visit relatives. Mr. and Mrs. A. Share of Crawfordsville were bound for Muscatine for a brief visit. Mrs. Chas. Stephens was honorably entertained at Mrs. S. B. Dewey’s home this afternoon.
Notice inviting ladies to bring cut hair or combings to the Washington Hair Dressing Parlor near the U S Express Office for puff or switch creation.
Doctor Sexton arrives from Des Moines to set up a permanent dental practice above Windsor grocery. With wife and son, they reside at 107 N Ave D. He aims to establish in Washington and hopes the town will be a pleasant home and successful for his business.
The office of H. A. Baxter will be closed all day on the fourth to celebrate. Staff plan the day off and extend greetings to all.
Mrs. E. A. Lewis came back to Oskaloosa this morning after a short visit at the A. VanSickle residence in north Washington.
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