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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1910
Page
4
Record of civic and social notices across county towns with brief items on gatherings, appointments, and local events. Includes small-town announcements and community briefings reflecting daily life and routines.
Charles Hahn and family returned home from weekend visits to Captain Frank Critz and Henry Hahn, traveling by Ford. Mrs. Rachel Krebs and daughter visited Mrs. Jane Lauser, while Frank Streeter and James Barnett went to Cedar Rapids. The local team beat Hills 14 to 7 at Hills grounds Sunday.
July 18 notes travelers and visitors across Ohio communities. Ipli Viasak of Cleveland returned home after a two week visit at Anton Malicky’s. Jao Soukup and family visited James Vondrasky’s near Haskins. Jas Shalla family visited Lone Tree relatives. S. L. Beranek and wife of Riverside visited L. L. Kos’s home. Amelia Stransky of Riverside visited Lulu Blecha. Z. Blecha spent Sunday with Lad Vacha. Leonard Lintz and Joe Kern were business callers at Riverside.
Brighton plans Booster Day on July 20 featuring multiple races for all ages, including boys under 15, fat men, sack, wheelbarrow, pie eating, barrel, and a free for all. Prizes range from $0.50 to $2 with several managers listed. an afternoon North versus South Side businessmen ball game is also expected.
Miss Mayme and Nettie Gardner hosted supper for visiting Miss Mable Shaffer. Des Moines visitors Bee Adams and Goldie Coover's visits noted. Mrs. Lissa Timmons entertained local girls in honor of Miss Adams. Muriel Cullumber stayed with Mrs. Norma Martin. Miss Margaret Runkford plans to return to New York City. Lora Martin will visit Colfax and meet Dorothy Hall Lydia Eicher and Helen Young in West Chester. Jet and Leora Taylor and Harrison Dodder expected at J N Evestone hall. Missionary societies of Keota West Chester Wellman and Lexington to meet at Mrs J N Evestone’s. About forty young people enjoyed a Saturday night in the Campbell’s new barn. Bee Adams of Des Moines mentioned again.
A large crowd is expected as two bands are to furnish music and entertainment. Hellopeter has purchased the Downs property and will build a new residence soon. The Christian group hires Rev. Tomerlin of Detroit UL as pastor, starting August 14.
Miss Marie Welte of Richmond visited Kalona area with friends. A new daughter was born at the Harvey Gingerich home. Mr. and Mrs. Kupka entertained their Chicago nephew last week. Mrs. Carr and Miss Hawthorne of Riverside visited the Kesler family. Lizzie Strabla of Iowa City returned home after visiting John and Joe Hise families. The Yoder and Shetler parties began a Western trip through several states including Oklahoma and California.
Miss Vern Tomlinson of Washington spent last week at Clyde Hillhouse’s home. Will Stafford made a business visit in Noble. Mrs. Sadie McAvoy of Muscatine visited Jake Shrader. Donald Mitchell of Ainsworth stayed with grandparents Mr and Mrs John Hillhouse.
Robert Amalong hosted a gathering for several youths at their home on Tuesday evening and Edna Gardner attended with residents of Washington as noted in local society notices.
William Randall traveled to Washington to visit relatives. Mrs Isabel Hissong of Winfield arrived to visit old friends. J B McCoy J W Harper and J J Lease went to Washington in the latter's automobile. Rev A B Hightshoe attended a Methodist district conference in Bone Tree. Mr and Mrs Howard Bowers returned home from Mt Pleasant after a several day visit.
Ainsworth July 16 Mrs Orville Black and family return home after three weeks with Mrs S E Richardson. Alma Sharp of Keota visits uncle A F E Spalding and Addie Funston. Mrs G H Barbour of New Sharon visits Matilda Gardner family. J H D Hazlett visits Muscatine and Wapello to buy horses. Mrs W J Hamilton of Loveland Colorado visits son Dr H B Hamilton. Stella Stone and George Brown marry in Davenport. Edward Rhodes Jr returns from West Liberty. W Ed Hogg of Wayland visits. O Flynn visits M L Miller home. L Spalding from Washington visits. Hattie Pratt travels east. Mr and Mrs A J Margrett of Waterloo visit S A Walker home.
Wyman July 19 Waldo Wells bought a new auto a few days ago and Ed Metzger has purchased a nice new auto.
I offer several 80 120 and 160 acre farms in highly productive soil near Prairie City Iowa. If you want a farm come and see me D. L. Graham Clyde Orbin returned home Tuesday July Prairie City Iowa.
Evening notes show Waldo Wells making slow progress after an extended trip through western states. Weather hints of a beneficial rain arrive last Satur day evening, helping drought concerns.
The National Geographic Magazine notes that many diseases rise and fall with fly abundance, suggesting flies act as inoculating agents for infectious diseases. The piece argues the flies may transfer a wide range of illnesses correlating with their population.
Modest Moggs returns to the clubhouse claiming a victory after a match with Wilson. He praises his own play while noting his opponent failed to best him, ending with Moggs declaring, I won. The exchange captures a confident, witty moment from the golf day.
A letter from Tl. M. Winkler of Meansville Ind praises Foley Kidney Pills for curing a severe kidney trouble. The testimonial cites back pain dizziness and loss of strength before healing and renewed energy after regular use. Lemon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co. are mentioned as distributors.
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