This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1908
Page
5
Miss Jeannette Cherry of this place, recently a city stenographer for Jennings Investment Co in Oklahoma City, has received an unsolicited offer to become head city stenographer at $150 a month. The move honors her skill and is welcomed by friends here.
Four reels of film shown this evening with 4,000 feet of pictures for ten cents. A cool venue welcomes attendees after the band concert. This is a special program.
Rail notes report James Palmer of Rock Island en route to Oskaloosa on business. Roadmaster T A Bailey of Eldon visits the city. J E Kunath of Burlington departs with wife Evaleen and son Carl for a month sightseeing to Everett Washington and then Seattle Portland San Francisco and Los Angeles returning via Santa Fe. John McConahey acts as agent during Kunath absence and J E Berry of Brighton attends telegraph key.
The Epworth League of the M E church opened a reading room to the public in the church basement last evening and invites all to visit. It will be open on Monday and Saturday evenings.
Grace Conger of Washington visits sister Mrs Grosscup south of Haskins. Mal Ebner threshes oats today. Sam Anderson's Missouri brother visits. Ed Blackburn travels to Harper Iowa after visiting Frame home and friends here for a few days.
July 28 notes show Mr and Mrs C A Sprague of Columbus Junction visiting relatives here Mary Lease traveled to Winfield to visit the Paisley home James Hunter and Will Cowie visited Washington and Burlington respectively Ida Paisley returned to Winfield after a brief stay Don Wittman of Washington came to town on business Mr and Mrs Thompson Maxwell of Washington stayed with Mrs Mary Maxwell
Lester McFarland seventeen year old son of Mr and Mrs Tom McFarland of east Washington accidentally shot himself last evening around four with a revolver. The bullet struck about four inches above the knee, passed downward missing the knee cap by a quarter inch and exited below the knee. The wound is painful but not serious if poisoning does not set in. he is expected to be all right soon.
Dr R H Dean was an east bound passenger this morning. Mrs E J Stewart who suffered a severe fall recently is slowly improving. Mr and Mrs John Bryson left this morning for Keota to spend the day visiting. Miss Addie Carson left this morning for Delta for a visit with her sister Mrs Crim. Miss May Bell of Cotter returned home this morning after an overnight visit in the city. Mrs N J Barham returned home to West Chester this morning after spending a short time in the city. G A Smith and H G Hughes left this morning for Oskaloosa in the interests of the Standard Land Co. John Knapp of West Chester who was stricken Sunday with paralysis was reported as being about the same today.
W F Brinton and wife arrive in the city for three days en route to more Chautauqua circuits. They recently closed engagements at Racine Wisconsin and Spirit Lake Iowa setting crowd records and earning requests to return next year. A Racine letter from BE Nelson praises their entertaining variety and educational value noting larger attendance on the second night.
James McCreedy of Stuart and McCreedy lies near death after a horse threw him while riding west of town to cattle. Witness Frank Beatty reported the horse dragged him, afterward freeing the stirrup. Diagnosed injuries include a severe bruise above the right eye, broken nose, possible brain concussion, and potential internal trauma. physicians say he remains unconscious but shows slight improvement as the day progresses.
Clarence Todd a language professor in a California college was a guest Sunday at the J F Kolkman home. Miss Ruth Latta plans to visit her parents at Garden City Kansas this evening. Mr and Mrs B W Nicola who stayed with their son Lyle Nicola in Norfolk Nebraska returned home last evening. Dr Ida H Bailey and daughter Alliene rode the early train to Iowa City to visit relatives for a few days.
Satisfaction guaranteed at the air Fred Rush left for Burlington on business. Don Wittman went to Crawfordsville on business. Max Miller and Fred Reid planned Rubio fishing for the day. H A McMillan arrived from Burlington to Cone on business. Mrs N A Wood returned home to Sibley after visiting J F Kolkman. A party including Mrs George Teas and others left for Rubio for the Schilling camp. Changes at the airdome tonight. Mrs Jugenheimer rode to Havre for the day. M Y Wallace left for Wyman to carpenter. Marie Cruz traveled to Keota for a few days. Lloyd Allien of Pittsburg visited with M Y and Pollok Wallace. Mr and Mrs T T Maxwell headed Crawfordsville for a few days. O B Cissel returned home from Monmouth and Chicago after a two week visit.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.