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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1908
Page
5
Local itemization lists two performances at the Airdome this evening. Short notices cover Miss Bessie Purvis joining Red Brick school staff this fall, and various residents traveling or visiting in nearby towns, including West Chester, Cedar Rapids, Winfield, Kalona, and Iowa City.
B McCoy J H Mc Cleary and Miss Alice Williams with her sister were passengers this morning for Washington where they spent the day. Floyd Caldwell of Dallas City Illinois is visiting friends in town for a few days.
July 22 notices report J W Davis returning from Denver to his home after visiting his daughter Eva Davis. Ella Porter and Grace Smith enjoy a day with friends in Washington. Mrs Dan Griffith Esther arrive after visiting Cotter. Arthur Peterson returns to Cedar Rapids after a visit here. Mrs Birdie Hawley and two children visit the T H Will home from Rose Hill. Ed Hogg of Cotter visits last evening. The Arabian Dagger screens at the Air Dome tonight.
Mr and Mrs Tyndale Palmer of New York City with Mrs A Boice and Misses Myrtle Elma Margery and Inez Morrow spent the day in Kalona. They drove there this morning and enjoyed a picnic along the English River.
Young people of the Second United Presbyterian church enjoyed a pleasant evening at the Sawhild home on West Washington street. A business meeting preceded a social hour.
Mrs. C. W. McLaughlin and her two children Maurine and Charles attended dinner today with Miss Luella Kerr. Ora Dickson and Ida Roberts were also guests at Mrs. Ella Brown-Thomas’s home located northwest of the city.
Mrs J A Baxter and Mrs Gene Patterson of Winfield were guests yesterday at the Carl Hedges home in a brief social visit noted in local society circles.
Gypsy Smith will be a major attraction at the Chautauqua this year with a stop on Tuesday August 18. From the Gypsy Tent to the Pulpit describes his travels as one of the world’s greatest evangelists and preachers. Make arrangements to hear him here.
Last evening at 4 o clock a quiet wedding united Miss Mabel L. Lambert and Mr Cloyce E. Burham at the Methodist parsonage on West Second street. Rev George D. Rogers officiated. The couple, with a small circle present, drove to the bride’s home for a four course dinner. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Lambert. the groom, a farmer, will live with the bride’s parents temporarily.
The Ladies league of the Baptist church invites all congregational ladies to a ten cent thimble bee Thursday afternoon at Mrs John Bryson's home. The event promises friendly fellowship.
Local note highlights ample seating at the Airdome and showcases colorful pictures for this evening. It also mentions Mrs A Sage arriving from Chicago to visit Frank Sage with daughter Jessie Sage due later next week for a month with relatives and friends. Mr and Mrs D A Boyer traveled this morning on the Milwaukee toward Richland to visit the McCarty home for a few days. Miss Lydia Lewis of Muscatine has left for Severy Kansas to visit her aunt after two weeks here. Edith Bailey will finish her course at the State University of Iowa and has accepted a math teaching post at Ft Dodge High School.
Chapter 1 P E O plans a meeting with Mrs. Sam Forman for tomorrow afternoon at 3 30. The local group schedules the discussion on organizational matters and upcoming activities within the chapter.
The piece marks the forty fourth anniversary of the great battle of Atlanta Georgia noting General McPherson was killed there and that many Washington county men were present.
Fred Miller of Muscatine and Mrs. George Bollinger of Haskins shopped in the city. A license was issued yesterday to Cloyce Burham and Mabel L L Lambert. Mr. and Mrs. Harry McGuire of Wayland were guests at the Dan Wenger home. Kate Buckley visited Haskins and will stay overnight with the Will Acheson home. Mrs. Chas. Keck returns from Des Moines tomorrow. Mrs. H. F. Steck and daughter Mary will travel to Wayland for a few days at Fern Cli Camp with Eicher and Brindley families.
Water rents are now due and payable at the F. L. Stoke drug store. Kindly call and settle promptly.
In a family tale from Youth's Companion, Philip and Bessie win two kittens named Popocatepeti and Poppytoppy kettle. A third kitten Cata joins, but Papa Dale insists only two may stay. Edith mischievously facilitates. On Mr. Dale's birthday, Cata is gifted to him, and the trio remain together, later called Pop and Pet.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled in favor of the Iowa Corn Belt Meat Producers' Association in their dispute with railroads. It ordered equal feeding in transit privileges in Iowa, matching Kansas and Nebraska, and directed rate restructuring to benefit Iowa shippers, led by Atty. Clifford Thorne. The decision promises significant savings for Iowa producers and shippers, with broad regional benefits anticipated.
Miss Edna Thomas arrived from Winfield this morning. Miss Myrtle Lauer returned home to Winfield. J. H. McCleary came from Crawfordsville and spent the day in the city. Mrs. T. A. Jones arrived from Wyman and rode the Branch. Harold Duke, son of George Duke, is ill with appendicitis southeast of the city. Mrs. May Stump and daughter Gladys, visiting Rev. R. L. Patterson, returned to Ottumwa this morning.
An article by Gregor H. Glitzke explains rearing motherless colts. It covers starting with gentle care, opening bowels with castor oil, and feeding substitutes using cow’s milk water and sugar. It notes gradual introduction of soft foods and grasses as the colt ages.
The article notes that uniform rank ships fire equal numbers of guns to salute. If ships differ in rank, the superior fires fewer rounds. A royal salute includes twenty one great guns, officers lowering their swords, and dipping the colors.
A Chicago Chronicle item recounts Johnnie's inaugural school day under the old reading method. The teacher tests him by having him echo the line Did you ever see a donkey, and he answers No ma'am I never did with a deliberate, sing song reading pace.
A yellow dog declares happiness with life on the streets despite cold sleeping ground and scarce food. The dog muses that would be worse if owned by someone rich who could feed him rich meals, implying freedom and simple contentment amid hardship.
The court rules you acquitted after it was shown you are not the person charged with the robbery. The judge notes a mis take and warns to be careful in the future, implying a tougher outcome next time.
A brief community notice promotes a program titled Complete Change Tonight featuring Smarty, Temptation, and The Electric Belt. It mentions two local musicians performing, with a note about a southwest corner square location and fans keeping attendees cool.
Admission prices listed as adults ten cents and children five cents. Managed by J. W. Wooley with the venue at 8 W Corner Square.
The report highlights readings and notices from Washington county Chautauqua with items about the Academy tent, local visits, and requests for ice cream orders due by Saturday morning. Mentions Miss Florence Wright at Durst home in north Washington and Miss Helen McArthur returning to Illinois after a monthlong stay with W. W. Cherry.
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