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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1909
Page
7
In obituaries the discussion shifts to a household remedy Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy praised by P Ob Jerrington of Mount Aerial Kentucky. The text claims universal approval and notes sales by BF Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Queen Victoria and the queen mother fled by auto to Bayonne France after preparing for contingencies. The captain general of Barcelona reports rebels surrendered and control restored. Dozens killed and 23 buildings destroyed by artillery as leaders face military court martial and summary execution.
Miss Nena Wilson hosted a cordial evening for Miss Marion Rogers of Milwaukee Wisconsin. Rogers sang several vocal selections enjoyed by all. A conversational program followed by refreshments provided entertainment in the latter part of the evening. Misses Carrie Todd and Alice Burks attended from out of town.
Miss Genevra McCaw hosted a thimble bee at her north Washington home for Miss Kula Waterhouse of Fremont Nebraska who was visiting as her guest. Miss Laurine McCaw served refreshments as friends enjoyed a pleasant afternoon.
The What I Can Society of the First Baptist Church hosted a picnic at Miss Lucile Forgey’s home last evening. Members brought baskets for a well filled spread and enjoyed supper on the lawn. Afterward they played games, with Miss Florence Weigman of Kansas City as the out of town guest.
Miss Florence Wideman traveled to Washington to visit for a few days before returning to Kansas City. Mrs Etha Steck and Miss Rose Sampson from Washington are expected this week to visit the home of C. M. Buchanan.
Miss Mary McAtlin, guest at the Ben Jarrard home near Trenton and Elmer Jarrard’s place west of town for two months, returned Wednesday to Washington. She will soon take a fine job in Ottumwa as head fitter in a ladies suit department.
A late night derailment near Old Clifton involved an extra freight. the third and fourth cars toppled from the embankment while two following cars stayed with the train. The engineer then rejoined the remaining cars and proceeded to town with no delay as workers cleared the scattered wheat and hay after the wreck.
Philadelphia July 30 receiver for the Pennsylvania Sugar Refining company George H Earle asks the common pleas court to consider accepting a 750000 offer from American Sugar Refining company to settle litigation. The settlement hinges on release from collateral parties and protection from further suits.
Local notes list visits and arrivals in towns including Schuyler Livingston on No 2, Mrs Cora Glasgow in Columbus Junction, Miss Edna Bridges visiting Grand View, and Mrs Jane Reed arriving from Peoria. Neighborly mentions praise for Vienna bakery and bread stock for tomorrow. Others travel to Crawfordsville Waveland Havre and Havre visits.
Mel Munshower leaves for Lincoln Nebraska Jerri Dison heads to Cedar Rapids for a few days J L Breitenback and son Chasef Valley were in town on business Ruth Bridges returns from Grandview after a two week visit Frank Bandy had surgery at City hospital G M Welch goes home to Omaha Esther Cooper arrives from Winterset for a city visit Mrs J R Rickey and Miss Ina Murphy return to Crawfordsville Marie Townsend comes from Rock Island with Miss Mabel Kelley Mr and Mrs J H Orris of Oxford Junction travel to Crawfordsville for a relatives visit Miss Holub of Wyoming joins them.
All members of I. G. White lost and G. A. Ki Ki are requested to meet at G. A. RK hall Monday evening August 2 1900 for the purpose of initialing recruits by order of J Os. Kieiner S V Commander Post.
The Fair advertises a wide range of housekeeping items and supplies. Shoppers can expect bundles, tools, and essentials showcased in aisles and displays with promotional pricing and new stock arrivals.
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