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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1907

Page

4

Glick Family Visits Davenport Relatives

Donald Bell plans a visit with relatives in Wapello this week. Charley Glick, who has stayed with his parents Mr and Mrs August Glick, left last evening for Davenport. His sister Blanche joined him and will visit the George and Henry Glick homes in Davenport for a time.

Donald Bell Wapello Charley Glick August Glick Davenport Blanche George Henry Glick

Local notices detail visits and travel around Wellman

Local news lists numerous visitors and trips from Wellman including Earl Corbin on vacation from F. L. Wilson shoe store. Families from Ottumwa Seattle Horning and Rubio camp plans and Pullman train No. 61 details. Also births, hospital stays, church events, and meetings noted with dates and names.

Earl Corbin F. L. Wilson Shoe Store

County News Happenings Across Towns

The Happenings in the different communities highlight local events and daily county life. Readers will find brief notes on community efforts, upcoming gatherings, and small-scale happenings shaping the day to day in the region.

Obituary and Local Visits Mark July Community Notes

July 13 reports include visits by Albert and Mrs Lintz to Frank Lintz and Tony Escher with wife at Riverside church. Reback of Muscatine staying with Jim Horeshowsky. Mrs Sukline of Chicago visited briefly. Dr J M Chittum and wife visiting Virginia old home and Exposition trip planned. Joseph Wingler dies July 8 in Richmond at 66. Funeral held July 10 at Catholic church.

Albert Lintz Frank Lintz Tony Escher Riverside Reback Muscatine Jim Horeshowsky John Sukline Chicago Shalla J. M. Chittum Old Virginia Joseph Wingler Richmond

Ainsworth News Roundup: Local Movements and Mishap

Miss Clara Coulter returns home from a visit with brother R. H. Coulter and family. Mrs. W. C. White and children head to Jacksonville Illinois to visit relatives. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Matthews of Washington visit Samuel Matthews. W. P. Wilson, plastering accident, large lime piece injures left eye, fears sight loss. Mrs. W. T. Trotter returns from Avoca after brother’s death.

Clara Coulter Washington R. H. Coulter W. C. White Hazel Harold Baby Jacksonville Ill J. T. Matthews Samuel Matthews W. P. Wilson W.T. Trotter Avoca

Local visitors and relatives greet families in area travels

A flurry of arrivals and departures fills weekend in area towns. Amos Poland's in law visits with sister Mrs Poland while W L Strain and niece Flossie Fitzgerald spend time with friends in Washington. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Dodds from Wellman to see J W Kirkpatrick family, and Mrs N M Hall returning to Columbus City after seeing Mrs N L Utter.

Amos Poland Mrs. Poland W. L. Strain Flossie Fitzgerald Washington W. T. Hollen Brighton Kate R. Gray Grace Stone E. A. Stone St. Joseph J. EK. Adams E. R. McBride Columbus Junction M. G. Blick J. Eickhot Fairfield J. Hynds Cedar Rapids W. T. Trotter H. F. Barrow Hattie Stone Golden Chicago Billa Stone Minneapolis Jacob Stone BE. M. Funston J. H. Huston Crawfordsville

July 15 Social and Religious Notices

Mrs Hinsdill and daughter from Des Moines visited relatives this Sunday. Rev G W Hanna from West Chester preached at United Presbyterian. Miss Mildred Moritz departed for Muscatine for a Geneva island camping trip with the Linder family. Rev Mr Mesch arrived from Oskaloosa to preach at park camp meeting. Miss Mary Thies visited her uncle and aunt J N Reinert. Miss Nelle Stevenson consulted Dr R H Dean in Washington regarding her eyes.

J. N. Reinert Nelle Stevenson Washington R. H. Dean

Local Social Notes From Crawfordsville Visitants

Mrs. J. G. Rowan and granddaughter returned to Washington Saturday evening after a visit here. Will Lease of Muscatine is visiting home folks. Sherm White and daughter Opal went to Washington this morning. The Rev. Mr. Black of Wyman was in town Saturday evening between trains.

Will Lease Muscatine Sherm White Opal Washington Mr. Black Wyman

West Chester Social and Business Notes

July 15 report from West Chester covers cattle trade with Lon Adams and Austin Sutherland shipping two loads to Chicago, and D. R. Munro traveling to Chicago with stock. Local life includes church meeting at M. E. church, visits by Mrs. Williams of Oklahoma and Elder Foster’s daughter, and notes on Dave McLaughlin’s business trip. Elsworth Brumbach sold 2200 bushels of corn to I. R. Munro for 50 cents a bushel.

Austin Sutherland Lon Adams Chicago D. R. Munro M. E. Church Williams Oklahoma James Daniels Elder Foster Dave McLaughlin Washington G. W. Hanna A. L. Graham

Sells Brick Plant to Dowla Iowa Firm

A deal this morning transfers ownership of the brick and tile plant from M T Anderson to Long Brothers of Dowla Iowa. Possession will start August 1 with the new owners planning improvements and full focus on the business. Anderson leaves to focus on other ventures after four years of management. One Long brother and his family have arrived to begin local familiarization. In other notes, Mr and Mrs G W McGehee of Mankato Kan are visiting at Mrs J H Woolm’s home for a week, their first visit in 39 years. Mrs J A Carden of Winfield spent the day with her sister Mrs H Nutt.

Roy Faris Horning H. E. Page I. P. Faris Fred Stewart Roy Rubio Atty J. L. Brookhart Texas J. L M.T. Anderson Long Brothers Dow Lowa Anderson G. W. McGehee Mankato Kan J. H. Woolm Mr. McGehee

Funeral service for Michael Weidenbeck held by Masons

The funeral of Michael Weidenbeck was held yesterday at 3 PM led by the Masonic lodge with Worshipful Master John H. Steck in charge and Rev. George Dr. Rogers assisting. Interment followed at Elm Grove cemetery with pallbearers and honorary engineers from multiple lodges.

Michael Weidenbeck Masonic Lodge John H. Steck George Dr. Rogers Baptist Church Elm Grove Frank L. Wilson Alex Miller Frank Brindley H. T. Reynolds J. W. Morton Orville Elder Finn Argentine Kansas Frank Boomer Chicago Ill James Fulton Valley Junction Harrie Horne J. D. Buckley Lyle MacGugin Eldon Jack Keating San Francisco Michael George Weidenbeek Kate Montgomery Norma School Greeley Colo George Weidenbeck

Notice to Water Consumers Pay at Stewart's Pharmacy

Water rents must be paid at Stewart's Pharmacy. books will be left there until August 1. Signed by St. Clair Lewis Supt.

Stewart's St. Clair Lewis

Local News Briefs From Richmond and Nearby Areas

Mrs Chas Horak of near Richmond visited in the city this day. Win Eyestone of near Crawfordsville was a city caller this afternoon. Miss Irma Evans will arrive Thursday from West Liberty for a visit with Miss Besse Dicken. Miss Ruth Latta will leave tomorrow night for New York City for a month with her brother Elwyn Latta. Mrs Frank McElhinney plans an extended western visit visiting her daughter Mrs J C Wiley at Ft Collins Colo and relatives in Denver and Colorado Springs. John G Stewart suffered heart failure Saturday afternoon on the north side of the square and was briefly critical before improving at home.

F. G. Martin Will Mount Washington Grandmother Watson John Wilson Cora Goodspeed Chicago Marshall Goodspeed L. A Test Arthur Durst Harry Pettit Wellman Ida Ruhm Frankie Wilson Union Lexington Lou Fleming W. A. Smith Chas. Horak Richmond Win Eyestone Crawfordsville Irma Evans West Liberty Besse Dicken Ruth Latta New York City Elwyn Latta Frank McElhinney West J. C. Wiley Ft. Collins Colo Denver Colorado Springs John G. Stewart

Local Shop Ad Promotes Borax and Other Goods

Ad promotes 1 lb packages and borax at 20 cents per pound inviting customers to visit the star store to view other quality items.

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Panama H.S Torchon Lace I. Rothschild & Co South Side Square R. Stuart & Sons Bruty Payne Bros Frank Bruty, JR Prop Effie Rader City James Baird Beatrice Ottumwa R. P. Lewis Chas. Patterson Hiram Seattle Patterson Scofield Maud Susie Morton Miss Mabel Morton L. D. Higgins Sherman County Jess Cambell Miss Swift McClure Mrytie Zimmerman West Chester Clara Sargant STECK H. F. Steck the County News Ainsworth KEOTA M T Anderson J. A. Carden Winfield H. Nutt Beru Lisle Store of Quality J. B. Crail Washington, Iowa Lipton J. C. Smith’s Cash Grocery
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