Mason Scott Ill, Off Wagon For Several Days
Mason Scott is ill and will be unable to be out with his old wagon for a few days. The notice informs readers of the temporary absence and expected return.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1906
Page
5
Mason Scott is ill and will be unable to be out with his old wagon for a few days. The notice informs readers of the temporary absence and expected return.
An advertisement touts Urine Laxative Fruit Sroup claiming cleansing and bowel stimulation without irritation and noting it is sold by all druggists. Harry E. Essley and wife, visiting Abe and Mrs Essley, depart for Washington DC. they reside in Montrose Colorado where he works as Special Disbursing Agent on irrigation projects. Lawrence Watters returns to Crawfordsville after a weekend visit.
Little Miss Vinita Gilbert celebrated her eighth birthday Saturday afternoon at the Gilbert home with about twenty young friends. Mrs. Gilbert and helpers served refreshments while Vinita received many gifts from Nellie and Clarence Combs Harvey and Edith Nebergall Flora May and Martha Woodburn Paul Tedford Ruth Lambert Mabel Kleese Lilly and Raymond Hutt Frances and Clara Meyers Olsa McFarland Clarence Clifton and Walter and Russell Gilbert.
The Gleaners of the Baptist church will host an ice cream and cake social in the church parlors Tuesday evening. Proceeds likely support church activities and programs.
The Journal received a local warning noting San Jose scale attack on city trees. It urges readers to contact Professor Curtiss at Ames State College for remedies or risk state officials destroying and burning affected orchards at the owner's expense. Names mentioned include John Henry Kep hart and J W George, with A Olney signing from Fairfield Iowa.
Local notes report Keota vs Washington ball game at the east ball park with 3 o clock start and no doubt a big turnout. Washington seeks revenge after the recent Keota 5 to 4 win and several readers are urged to attend the outing and root for their teams.
Lon Brindley, Miss Lillian Patton, Ralph Coons, Joy Turnipseed, Nelli Fish, Genevieve Hulse, Ray Hulse, and others travel between Sigourney, Keota, Kalona, and Crawfordsville for visits. Keota faces Washington in the best ball game of the season tomorrow as towns swap guests and attend events at local homes and entertainment venues.
Miss Lizzie Goodwin of Brighton traveled to Crawfordsville Saturday evening to visit friends for a few days. Miss Marie Morrison returned to Fairfield Saturday afternoon after a brief visit with the Edmund Morrison home. Miss Verne Ashby left Des Moines this morning for the Littler Kinkead wedding. Miss Margaret White went home to Crawfordsville Saturday evening after a week in the city with friends. W. G. Stewart came home Saturday morning from Chicago after visiting friends and attending ball games between New York and Chicago. I. Ho Wells and wife returned to Fairfield Saturday morning from a brief Chicago trip for business and visiting friends.
A surge of new members joins the Oueegetdap organization in a recent session. Leaders aim to expand reach and increase regional activity while outlining upcoming initiatives and meeting schedules.
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