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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1907
Page
5
The column reports community happenings across Brighton and Wright with visits, illnesses, travel, and family events. Notable items include Benj Whittacre's gallstone illness and medical care by Dr. Parks, Mrs. Davison's death, Sadie McClelland's funeral, and various visits to Washington and Iowa City for family and nursing events.
Miss Gertrude Todd and August Blasing were married in Muscatine on the 17th at the German Lutheran church with Rev. George Meiers officiating. Bridesmaid Miss Helen Blasing, best man Louis Donkar, and the couple plan to reside in Muscatine. The bride wore a golden silk dress and carried white roses. the groom is a bricklayer and has prepared a home for the couple.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul R R announces future Chicago tickets priced at 4.75 for travel to and from Chicago. Chas D. Gorham North Side Shoe Store offers guaranteed shoe repairs and footgear with phone contact 355.
Report notes a sale at the North Side Shoe Store offering substantial discounts on low cut footwear with encouragement to call for confirmation of bargains and goods.
Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Samson and son Frankie Sproull, along with George White of Pittsburg, Pa., left this morning to spend the day at the D. Kilgore home in West Chester.
July 17 reports of visits in the community. Mrs. G L Benson spent Friday night and Saturday with her parents Mr and Mrs Wm Nichol. Mrs. Will McBride returned from Riverside where her sister Mrs Steele has been seriously ill. Families including Mrs. Will Mitchell and children of Ainsworth visited and returned home. Several Kepharts and friends visited Washington, Join Hillhouse, and Mrs Susan Gardner's home. Elmer Kephart was a business visitor in Ainsworth.
July 18 reports Mrs. O D Chapel and Mrs. G A Carson shopping in Washington. Mrs. D W Martin and daughter Violet returned from Fairfield after a week at the J D Martin home. Mrs. M L Miller and Vera visited relatives at Mrs. W J Reaney as Norma returned to Muscatine after a week with her parents Mr and Mrs L A Stephens. Mrs. Amos Poland and Miss Mary Marr spent yesterday at the E G
Crawfordsville residents report visits and travels as Mrs. Maurice Klugh returns from the Jamestown exposition. Lois Harper visited Wayland relatives, Miss Lena Maxwell came from Washington, and others from Washington and Burlington were in town for business or family gatherings. The Caraway club met with Mrs. W P Davidson.
West Chester reports Lorien Bennett arriving from Colorado this morning. Merle Statler, son of S. J. Statler, became seriously ill last night. Mrs. J. P. Dayton Miss Lucy Leet and Rev. J. F. Catlin with families traveled to Waterloo for a convention. Duane McClure and Walt Patterson delivered corn today. The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Oscar Laubach’s home.
July 18 reports diverse local updates including Roy Turnipseed and Ray Hulse visiting Iowa City, Miss Rachel Hout traveling to Illinois to visit family, Rev. Fred Mesch at home in Oskaloosa, and Hugh Pettit laying cement walks at his residence and Mrs. Elizabeth Gallagher’s. Ira Stein owns a pony given by his father, and Mrs. Alf Dusenberry of Washington visits her sons Louie and Homer. Isaac Schreckengast returns from Keosauqua and Fairfield, Paul Neal photographed West Chester views for postal cards, while Methodist girls’ river outing ends with a picnic supper at the hall over the post office due to poor weather.
Master Marion McCulley rode the Rubio sand train this morning helping the engineer and fireman on the trip. He is now seriously considering taking up railroading as a business.
A. N. Alberson came home from the Knights Templar conclave at Saratoga New York after a Midwest trip. Delegates attended a Chicago K T reunion and spent time in Niagara before Saratoga. He visited family in Ohio including W T Alberson in Ashland and his mother and sister. A bakery ad notes fresh cookies at Johnson's.
The Hawkeye Pump Co of this city releases its tenth catalogue and seeks foreign business while serving local trade. Their Galvanized Steel Set Length pump leads a full line including tanks, troughs, floats, garbage cans, and more. Manager Mr Looney invites customers to inspect prices and see the home institution’s work. office north of the opera house.
Daily notes show residents leaving for Harvey Crawfordsville and Ottumwa on business visiting relatives in Muscatine Fairfield Keota and Fairfield. The Vienna shop promotes confections and bread while Work Meek store unveils a new sign. The Bagdad company tours Fairfield for a three night engagement.
Promote a popular ex cursion on the Iowa Central Ry for Saturday July 20 with a round trip fare of four dollars to Minneapolis-St Paul. See local agent for details and reservations.
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