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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1905
Page
4
A compact report from our news gatherers lists local incidents and life events. It notes accidents and deaths, along with births and marriages reported promptly for readers.
Mr and Mrs John Pratt and Grace spent Sunday with Will Mitchel. Wilmer Edwards of Coppock joined Elmer Kephart for Sunday events. Wm Nicholson and Rosa Lehr visited George Benson after church. Rev Crow of Lone Tree preached two sermons. J H Kephart of Washington attended services and dined at Frank Kephart. Mrs George Benson visited Mrs Wm Gamon in Washington.
Mrs B F Martin from Chicago visits her father Jesse Marr. Rev Potter and family return from Muscatine where they visited his brother. Stephen Ross and Miss Mariel Ross arrive after Bard Iowa. Oscar Solomon and wife from Columbus Junction arrive. Alva Sands was a business visitor in Washington. Ainsworth awards cement sidewalk contracts and begins work on Front Street.
Mr and Mrs Will Shulty and family visited Chas Hox worth on Sunday. Park meeting drew many attendees last Sunday night. Mrs Wilber Beenblosson and Glenn visited Howard Hoppings in Washington Tuesday. Miss Hessie Darbyshire visited Wm Darbyshire and Van Nostrana homes. Mrs Clapper and Accie spent Sunday at John Work's home. Marcus brought his threshing machine home Tuesday and will begin threshing when weather allows.
Miss Etta Ferguson away for a fishing trip from the J. A. Ferguson home. Chas Yeager back from Iowa City. Fred Sipe buys Nicholaus farm, Joe Beach buys Star Land Co. property. Mrs I M Young returns from Burlington. Rev J B Cotton and family return from New Castle Pa. Anderson of Washington in town with daughter Vera. J B Orris visits from Washington. Churches: Presbyterian Sabbath School 10, worship 11 on Israel's Vision. Christian Endeavor 7, evening service 8 on The Power of Christ. No services at noted Presbyterian church this week. next Sabbaths pulpit rotation planned. Methodist services as scheduled with Heaven and The Whole Armor of God topics.
North English defeated Keota 10 to 4 yesterday afternoon. The early innings were tight but the game swung to a one sided finish and fans lost some excitement compared to earlier games. A return match with North English is planned.
Sabbath School at 0 40 Senior Christian Endeavor after park meeting Subject Missions in Japan Each member brings an item about Japan A collection to be sent to Miss Sola Vv Murphy state prison superintendent for her work Ladies Missionary Society meets Tuesday afternoon August 1 at 2 30 at Mrs J A Williams home Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7 30 Leader Winfield Smouse
The Church of Covenanters holds a Sabbath morning service at 11 conducted by Rev. W Allen. A Sabbath School gathers at 9:59 a.m. and the Christian Endeavor meeting starts at 5:30 p.m.
Services in Living Lake church at 3 p.m. conducted by Rev. W Alien. Sabbath School at 1 45 p.m.
Sunday School starts at 9 30. Class meetings at 10 30. Morning service at 11 with Rev. Chas R Brown preaching. Park service at 6 30 followed by Epworth League. Leader Mrs J E Kunath outlines Missions in Eastern Asia. All church youth invited.
The notice lists Sunday School at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. with an exposition on church rules, and an 8 p.m. service titled The Faithful God the Faithless Man. Plains follows at 10 a.m. with Sunday School. After August 1, regular preaching continues. Pastor J. F. Robertson invites all to worship.
The Baptist church holds Sunday School at 9 30 with preaching at 11 on The Work of the Church. Junior B Y P U meets at 4, park service at 6 30, and Y P U at 8 with activities follows.
Rev. Dr. G. Jones of Trinity church will preach the park service Sunday at 6 30 p m If weather turns unfavorable the gathering will move to the First United Presbyterian church with the same start time and purpose
The G. T. club met with Miss Irma Daugharty for a memorable evening of music and literature at her East Second street home. Miss Bessie Curran hosted Entre Nous in Northwest Washington with several guests and four hearts tables. Miss Lillian Norton entertained a dozen young ladies at her home, hosting guests Biklau Peirce and Southwell from Burlington Quincy and Des Moines. Mr. and Mrs. Barnoske enjoyed a surprise party on East Second street with neighbors bringing refreshments. Mr. H A Burrell hosted a dinner for W Scofield C J Wilson and A H Wallace, followed by gramophone entertainment by Warren Mann. guests reported a delightful evening.
Two young mice driven by pride disobey their parents wander into a kitchen and drink milk. A wary rat warns them of danger as a cat nears, but the mice refuse to retreat. They gorge until they collapse, meeting a grim end in a cautionary tale from an Atlanta Constitution excerpt.
A Western Poultry Journal summary explains how to achieve reliable winter egg production. It covers breed choice including Plymouth Rock Wyandotte Orpington Faverolle Langshaw, timing of pullet hatching, age of hens, housing and feed needs, and the practice of raising broods when eggs are cheap to boost winter output. It notes heavy sitting breeds outperform nonsitters for winter laying.
Funeral services for the late Frank Lamphere were held at 2 o clock this afternoon at the home of Miss Fronia Lamphere in Southwest Washington. A large gathering of friends and former associates attended the service conducted by Rev. F O Ross of the First United Presbyterian church. Interment followed at Kim Grove Cemetery with pallbearers Chas Mercer Will Chilcote W C Linton C H Wilson N C Corbin and Fred Smith.
Justice Folger's court increased the school fund by 20 dollars. One fine of 10 dollars was for intoxication and two fines of 5 dollars each were imposed for carrying concealed weapons.
Dr. Harley Gallagher arrived this morning from Grinnell to visit his mother Mrs. J B Gallagher. Miss Blanche Hall and Miss Glenn Hall, visiting at the George Barrett home, will depart this evening for Princeton Illinois with Charley Barrett visiting en route.
An 75 plus Ark. man touts S. S. S. as a reliable blood purifier and tonic for old age. The ad claims improved health after use, boosts appetite and digestion, and cites root and bark ingredients with no mineral components. It presents The Swift Specific Co. of Atlanta, Ga as the maker.
T M Wood manager of the White County News Beebe Arkansas lauds Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best of its kind, saying he has used it personally and in his family with excellent results. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.
The text warns against placing duck eggs directly on bare earth in nests. It notes that 2 or 3 eggs may position the hatchling on the ground, risking suffocation. Adding hay or porous material beneath aids breathing. while bare-ground hatching is possible, it risks losses, so proper nest bedding is advised.
Country Gentleman advises sensible poultry management over fussy methods. Treat birds like chickens rather than delicate house pets to achieve steady success across all branches of poultry growing.
The article warns that morning overfeeding makes birds sluggish and lazy, while proper muscle exercise builds tone. All birds are naturally active, and productiveness follows natural laws. Feed moderately in the morning, especially for small flocks with limited range.
A good roost uses strong ceiling suspended wires with loops and crosswise grooved bars for easy disassembly. Also suggests a dry breadcrumb and raw egg mixture dried to feed young chicks or poults.
Clean bedding is essential in duck houses to keep air wholesome. Ducks will wash feet and feathers if allowed, but only clean bedding maintains proper hygiene and health.
With the breeding season over, old fowls are planned for a summer outing. They will be turned out to pasture in a shady grove or among berry bushes for a restorative rest and forage.
Farmers advised that confined chickens benefit from onion tops chopped fine mixed into mash twice weekly as a green food supplement.
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