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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1912

Page

5

Fireworks at "The Fair" and local notes crowd Vienna items

The column lists numerous residents and visitors in Washington Iowa including Mr. and Mrs. George Pauls and their son in La Porte City, Neva and Ireta Pauls in LaPorte, C. C. Reister and Helen visiting Davenport, Alfred Johnson visiting, and many others to Fairport Des Moines and Rock Island. It notes Vienna bakery items and July Fourth preparations, store hours, and a long stream of social calls, travels, and health updates among local families. Conditions include appendicitis surgeries, hospital news, and upcoming Fourth of July events with fireworks in Vienna.

George Pauls George LaPorte City Iowa Mr. Pauls Neva Ireta Pauls LaPorte

Community gatherings and weddings at Sunset Park and local churches

The Chafing Dish club held a picnic at Sunset Park while Methodist Sabbath school Juniors hosted an entertainment and social at the church. Proceeds from a ten cent admission benefitted schooling a boy in India. Miss Agnes King and Mr C E K Hartvig wed in Davenport and plan a Colorado Springs honeymoon before returning home. Mrs George Paul hosted friends for a Mt Pleasant excursion for Louis Crayne and Cedar Brook visitors. The Willing Workers class enjoyed a Rock Ripple picnic with a large, varied group and a bountiful supper followed by games. A number of local women were entertained by Miss Verna Auten at 750 West Third Street with guests from Muscatine and West Chester, including Miss Mabel Wendinger Grace Taylor Velda Crayne.

Methodist India Agnes King Mary King C. EK. Hartvig Davenport Colorado Springs Denver Colo Hartvig Rock Island George Paul Louis Crayne Cedar Brook Washinon Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Sabbath School Rock Ripple Midna May Eckerman Anamosa Grace Mauree Applegate Barbara Avis Sutherland Mildred Frances Stewart Ora Wolf Bernice Hemmings Jeannette Smith Rom Eunice Acheson Hazel McCarty Myrtle Teeter Mildred Tappan Mabel Marsh Olive Minick Lelia Noel Aley Clark Verna Auten West Third Street Mabel Wendinger Muscatine Iowa Grace Taylor McCarty Velda Crayne West Chester

Presbyterian and Baptist church announcements on Friday meetings

The Woman's Missionary society of the First United Presbyterian church and the Ladies Social of the Presbyterian church plan Friday gatherings at 2:30 pm. Members are asked to bring needles and thimbles, finished articles for a bazaar, and cradle roll mothers. The Baptist Woman's Mission Circle also meets at 2:30 pm at Mrs Flora Ross's home.

Woman's Missionary Society of the First Division First United Presbyterian Church The Presbyterian Church John McCall South Marion Avenue Presbyterian Cradle Roll J. A. McCall Woman's Mission Circle of the Baptist Church Flora Ross

Use Blotting Paper to Protect Polished Tables

Advice to place white blotting paper under a vase with flowers to absorb moisture and prevent stains on the table surface. The tip preserves the polished look by catching drips before they reach the wood.

Sunlit Surfaces Affect Amalgam Reflection

The quote warns against placing objects where sun exposure causes particles of amalgam to separate on the back, creating an uneven surface that disrupts reflection and light.

Progressive Party Illinois Headquarters Open in Chicago

Chicago July 3 Progressive Party of Illinois opens its new headquarters at the Congress hotel with Medill McCormick in charge as the party begins active work after the Democratic convention. The group aims to determine its target before finalizing presidential race plans.

Chicago Progressive Party Illinois Baltimore Col. Rosevelt Congress Hotel Medill McCormick

Park Meetings Set Summer Religious Services Schedule

The ministerial association announced summer services in Central park with Rev. W. O. Fisher to preach the initial sermon next Sunday at 7 30 PM. A committee of laymen including W H Hughes Frank McCaulley J A Conger Ab Hall C E B Devel and John Baker organized the plan and calendar.

Central Park Ministerial Association W. H. Hughes Frank McCaulley J. A. Conger Ab Hall C. E B. Devel John Baker W. O. Fisher H. V. Comin A.S. Smith D. W. Brown D. I. Coon W. R. Sawhill Chautauqua

Quiet Fourth Planned Across Towns With Local Games

Washington residents expect a quiet Fourth of July with stores closed and family picnics. Mt Pleasant and Iowa City plan large celebrations, while Washington hosts two ball games against Ottumwa Red Sox at 10 30 a m and 3 p m with strong local support expected for the semi pro team’s warm contests.

Washington Mt. Pleasant Iowa City Richmond C. A. Dewey A. R. Miller Mid-Country Club George Paul Grove S. W. Livingston Ottumwa Red Sox Ball Park Red Sox

Fuller Family in a Reunion at Dows Iowa

Nineteen Fuller relatives arrive by special Rock Island car to gather at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A C Fuller in Dows Iowa for a family reunion. The party includes M L Fuller and three sons of Peoria Illinois. J E Puller and three daughters of Wilmington Delaware. A Fuller Jr and family of Washington Iowa. Roy E Fuller and two daughters of Chicago with careers in weather, education, and law.

Fuller Goldby Commercial College A. ©. Fuller, Jr Washington Iowa Roy E. Fuller Chicago United States

City Bus Line Call Up Phone Orders

Call up phone number 589 to place bus line orders. Frank Rogers will promptly attend to requests. Provide steel and number as ordered.

Frank Rogers Steel

National Educationists urged to improve student English

Chicago July 3 delegates from the Far West arrive for the Fourth in the Windy City. Chicago teachers are urged to promote better English next year after a prominent businessman's critique of college graduates’ grammar circulates nationwide. He cites examples like TL ain't got no time and It don't make no difference.

Chicago National Educational Association Far West Windy City

Hotel Week in New York Attracts Baltimore Visitors

New York hotels expect a record Independence Day week as crowds depart the city for holidays while Baltimore convention visitors arrive. Managers report big business, aided by special rates to lure guests during this peak period.

New York Baltimore

South Side Market and Dankwardt & Kurtz to Close at Noon

The South Side meat market and Dankwardt & Kurtz will close at noon tomorrow and will not deliver.

South Side Meat Market Dankwardt & Kurtz

Murphy divorce case unfolds in Long Island City

In New York on July 3 the Murphy spouses of Long Island City described their quarrel in divorce court. He says she stirred him by letting flies annoy him. she counters that he treated her cruelly and degraded her life to a dog worthy existence.

New York Theodore Murphy Long Island City

Auction Sale of Taft Home in Cincinnati Today

In Cincinnati on July 3 an auction takes place for the old Taft home. The house has housed several occupants, the latest facing bankruptcy, and the property is being sold to satisfy creditors.

Cincinnati Ange Taft

Notable Golden Wedding in Rothesay England

A golden wedding celebration at Rothesay Buteshire England drew a family party of around 50 including grandchildren. Several sons traveled from South Africa and Canada to attend.

Rothesay Buteshire England South Africa Canada

Suffrage Car Tour Draws Attention in New York

An automobile tour in support of women's suffrage began at Borough Hall New York drawing attention as advocates plan to cover Long Island and then move to other states this year.

New York Borough Hall Long Island

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