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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1908
Page
5
Local notes report Miss Ina Murphy of Crawfordsville and several residents visiting in the city. All enjoyments include visitors from Kalona West Chester Minneap olis Osceola and Ainsworth with trips to Cedar Falls Albia Cedar Rapids and Minneapolis. New arrivals and moves occur as residents travel and relocate.
The Philathea class of the Methodist church will hold a business meeting this evening at 7:30 at Mrs A R Dewey's home. Mrs R A Riley, Mrs E T Wiley and Miss Hattie Thomas visited Mr and Mrs A L Young east of town today. Miss Fannie Winter entertained the A B C girls last night at her home on South Lawa avenue with Miss Hazel Ward of Omaha as guest of honor. Helen Dean will host the A B C girls Friday night in Miss Ward's honor.
The Merry Maids enjoyed a pleasant evening hosted by Miss Dora Clapper on East Main street, sharing warmth and light entertainment in a neighborly social.
Miss Anna Cherry daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Cherry northwest of the city entertained the What I Can society of the Prairie Flower Baptist church today at an all day meeting. The ladies spent the morning sewing and enjoyed a splendid noon dinner. The day was pleasant.
Mrs Ella Delong returned yesterday from a visit at Ainsworth. Mr and Mrs J H McCleary entertained today their sons and their families and the McCoy families in honor of Mr and Mrs Frank Bentley and children of Waterloo. Gene Brown and son from near Riverside were overnight guests at B F Brown's home and left with Mr and Mrs B F Brown. Lena Shaffer and Jesse McCoy visited Washington today. Robert and Claud McCall were bound for Havre this morning. H D Cherryholmes returned from Chicago. Mrs Sarah McFarland of Ainsworth arrived to visit friends here. Mrs Clyde Huston is quite ill. Doctors Edwards and White of the University hospital Iowa City held a consultation with Dr S W Huston regarding her condition.
A Shenandoah Iowa item notes three national banks report deposits totaling 1,489,936.20 with First National 775,268.16 Shenandoah National 399,508.66 and Commercial National 315,159.38. Washington meanwhile shows 1,945,080 in deposits across its banks, nearly two million, with other towns like Monticello and a two-bank town around 2,284,000.
The annual reunion of the Pennsylvania Ohio and New York veterans will be held August 25 at the Mason Scott home on East Second Street. The arrangements committee is working to make it the best in the history of the organization and expects a very enjoyable affair for eligible old soldiers.
The piece extols born orderliness as a major time saver and nerves preserver. It argues some people want neatness but fail in practice, noting the challenge of keeping order when every minute counts. A disciplined approach to place facts and quick access to supplies boosts efficiency and career success.
Beaded fringe on cretonne covers drapes over a flat wire frame umbrella in a ready to fit style. The shade sits above a mica candle protector, with optional silk covers and metallic fringe for a richer look.
A fashion-era guide urges regular brushing for glossy hair. Vigorous even strokes reach the scalp, avoid flimsy passes, and emphasize quality brushes. Regular use of hair grease with clean scalp and occasional kerosene soaks complete the regimen.
If you cannot afford a mission porch swing improvise with an old wooden settee. Cut legs, reinforce with iron strips, paint, enamel finish. Hang from porch ceiling with heavy chains. Create cushions from denim and bandannas for a stylish, cheap outdoor seat.
July 30. W O Ralston and Sam DeLong traveled to Chicago on business. Mr Knapp rested better. Rev and Mrs W H Dillon and Mrs J D Dayton visited friends at Brighton. Rev F E Morrison returned from Mt Pleasant. Baptist church ladies plan an ice cream supper Saturday evening in the W O Ralston implement building.
A Sunday program at Walnut school southwest of the city includes preaching at 3 o'clock by Rev William Matthews with Sabbath school at 2 30. Everyone is cordially invited. Also notes Mrs Switzer and her son Percy visiting E G Fox and Will Clark before returning to Iowa City.
Miss Florence Patterson is spending a few days at the Brindley camp near Noble, enjoying a brief seaside-like respite and leisure with friends in the rural retreat.
Mr. and Mrs. Win Smouse and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Dougherty left last night for Kilbourne Wisconsin to enjoy a couple of weeks outing along the Dell Rapids.
Lester Orr of Gladwin is spending a day or two visiting at the Denison home in east Washington.
A household anecdote tells of Mrs J scolding a maid who kept her mouth agape while serving. The maid, without missing a beat, answers with a witty correction, “Yassum, I opened,” turning the moment into a humorous family quip.
Fresh Zweiback at the Vienna retailers as Emmet Clark journeys from West Chester. T A Jones arrives from Wyman for a day in H. T. Nutt returns from Ft. Madison on business while 5S. W. Neal heads to Winfield for Chautauqua. Mrs Minnie Smith visits West Chester. Mr and Mrs C F Wabnity tour Muscatine. Miss Vina Lins travels to Burlington. Mrs Emily Cunningham and daughter Charlotte head to Columbus Junction. Della Knecht ill at home. G A Bullis and daughter depart to Council Bluffs. M C Doig returns to Creston. Foley's Orino Laxative advertised. Walter Lodders ill from heat but improving. Mrs Laura Finney and daughter visit from Colo. with others. I J Hartman returns from Kremlin, Oklahoma. Bertha Brown returns from Corpus Christi and plans another trip. Rev John C Abels to relocate with family in three weeks from Moscow Idaho.
The kidneys strain impurities from blood and Foley's Kidney Remedy claims to restore health by removing waste. Lemmon's Pharmacy endorses the product as a path to wellness.
Contractors report 1807 foot depth yields 300 gallons per minute from the new city well and a potential deeper sinking to 2000 feet. Existing Well No. 1 at 1611 feet and No. 2 at 1217 feet are planned for continued development to secure multiple water sheets. Current consumption around 130,000 gallons daily.
The Rev. J. J. Gardenier and wife arrived from Birmingham and left for Keota after his farewell sermon last Sunday. He will preach in Washburn for two Sundays, while Mrs. Gardenier stays with her Keola relatives. He led the Birmingham congregation for five years and was noted for his success.
Miss Grace Conner was a passenger for West Chester this morning to spend a day or two visiting.
Huntington West Virginia preacher Rev I W Williams testifies that Foley's Kidney Remedy relieved his nervous exhaustion and kidney trouble and endorses the product from Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Mrs. Joe McCreedy of Haskins was noted as a city visitor today, signaling a brief local social footnote.
Grace Hill resident James Longer toured the city today on a business visit, meeting local officials and discussing potential investments.
A light humor item notes Miss House Hunter complains of noise in her apartment and a janitor responds that at her age she may miss a deer crossing due to distraction, reflecting the periodical's satirical tone and social witticisms.
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