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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1905
Page
4
Journal correspondents report happenings in their communities. News of the day covers accidents, deaths, births, and marriages reported promptly by the reporters.
Mr and Mrs John Adkisson were Sunday visitors. Henry Smith is not well. Chauncey Meyer shells corn for Igalah Bush. Nettie Kiefer came home for the Fourth. Celeste Kas came from Riverside to help celebrate. Peter Shillig stayed in Canada. John Wingler and Tony Becher bought farms and plan August departure. John Wingler traded his farm for Canadian land at 90 an acre. Messrs Phillips John G Stewart and Clifton came over from Washington for Independence Day.
July news notes many residents travel for celebrations in Ainsworth Sigourney and West Chester. Relatives arrive from Morning Sun Keota Washington Oska loosa Fairfield and Burlington. Several races at Ainsworth. Marsh al Edmundson breaks finger during practice game.
July 5 report notes J. B. Simpson and Ben Wendel attending Dr. Lawrence's funeral at What Cheer and returning home Monday. Miss Olive Devel of Washington visits Flora Hopengardner. Miss Jennie Stephens of Keota visits Eva Davis and Miss Marie White of Marion.
George Davis aged about 41 died at his South Washington home this afternoon after a two year heart ailment. Born July 4 1824 in Virginia and later enslaved, he came to this county after the Civil War and served in the 4th Michigan during the conflict. Survived by his second wife Sarah Bloom and children Eliza Julia and Emma, the funeral is set for Sunday at 3 PM.
A fine game to be played at Southeast Ball Park next Wednesday between Davenport and Washington. Washington, who were edged 11 to 10 by Davenport last year, now field a stronger team. Attend to support the players as they strive for a fine showing and win.
Mrs James Higbee of Winfield visits daughter Mrs J F Thompson. W J Wagner and wife tour Kinross where he has taken a principalship. Grace Crawford of Washington visits Ruth Rogers. Fred Fear of Burlington attends business here. J H Huston and wife depart for Portland Oregon to visit his brother and attend the Fair. Hiarlan Foster of Olds makes a business call. Mrs M E Vesey and daughters Wait and Lila visit the Allen home near Olds. Cora Anderson of Washington stays with J G Maxwell.
Mrs. McCreedy traveled this morning with Letts. Johnson bakery offers fresh cres cents. G F E Bola and wife depart for Indianapolis. Wm Arthaud arrived this morning from Winfield and left for Columbus Junction. Mr and Mrs Lutterfield left for Waterloo after visiting W H Butterfield.
Boston reports firecrackers damaged the famous old Brook Farm house at West Roxbury. The ancient dwelling hosted Emerson and Hawthorne early in their careers and was linked to the transcendental circle. The house had stood vacant for years.
The Vespers of Philadelphia were defeated in the opening event. Leanders won the second heat for the Grand Challenge cup by a length over the Quakers in a time of 7:01.
Riverside mourns the death of Mrs. John Fesler who died yesterday at her Caiiduff home in Canada. She was about 45 and survived by husband two children Charley and Daisy and her parents Mr and Mrs W B Ford of Riverside.
Jay Brewer, son of Mr. and Mrs. S Brewer, was severely burned on the upper lip when a firecracker exploded Sunday. The injury left the lip swollen and expected to heal after several days.
The residence of John Pamperin a LaCrosse Wisconsin cigar manufacturer was robbed of 3000 dollars worth of jewelry. Final figures of the Chicago Directory company list the city population at 2272700. Thunder storms with hail visited northern and central France. U S residents in Rome held a memorial service for the late Secretary Hay.
Mr. R. T. McCall fell suddenly ill this afternoon around 3 30 with a congestive chill. He is prone to these spells but hopes are for a rapid recovery, as in the past.
Local bakery Johnsons Bakery reports Crescents available this week at its storefront in the town center. Staff invite customers to visit and enjoy freshly baked crescent pastries daily.
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