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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1903
Page
4
Norman Lester used a hidden panel and peephole to spy on his wife and visitors in a modern house with every improvement. After months of eavesdropping an unexpected reveal comes when Mrs. Lester discovers the secret and confronts the device.
Riverside and Washington clash at Southeast Park next Tuesday afternoon at three. The East End Tennis Club occupies the lot as building names, while Wallace and Shearer form the veteran battery for Washington in a strong county showdown. Free shuttle service will run from the square to the grounds.
Miss Agnes Guthrie hosted a Sunday School gathering at the Hergquist home on East Main with games and a six o'clock lawn luncheon assisted by Miss Martha Dill. A Wayside spring picnic brought Jessie Sage and Frank Coreath groups together four miles southwest. A large dinner hosted last night at the Dr Boyer home near Dublin featured several local families. The South Washington Surprise Club staged social events with a six o'clock dinner and playful gag gifts. Mr. and Mrs. Andy Beanblossom received a humorous overalls surprise. Miss Maud Moothart entertained a small group in honor of Edward Kirkpatrick of Bloomington, IL. An afternoon reception yesterday by Mrs. N O Evans and Mrs S A White at 415 West Washington welcomed about 100 guests with green white decor and a three course luncheon. Attendees enjoyed frappe and a green theme, while Mrs. Ralph Smith and Mrs. Harry Montgomery assisted. A Bachelor Maids called meeting with Miss Alice Fluke was set for tonight for important business.
Washington building growth halted the East End Tennis Club event last night as a new residence began on Mel Anderson’s lot near Dr. W B Anderson. When grounds west of Ira Sproull’s are ready, play will resume. Ernest Lemmon and his wife depart for Greensburg Indiana for a few weeks. John Plitt of Wapello will run Columbia pharmacy in his absence, backed by Churchill Drug Company.
Wider Pordice preached at Shiloh last Sunday with both morning and afternoon services. Residents and visitors from Grace Hill and nearby areas attended, including the McKune, Johnson, and Weaver households. Measles spread among the Niegla children, while next Sunday will offer another preaching service at Eureka church led by Rev Mayerhouts.
Me and Mrs. A. T. Bleming return from Hattle Creek Michigan. Mayor Alberson receives a letter from Contractor McCarthy stating payment will finish Monday and they will come here. Work may begin late this week. Martin White to move his barber shop under the Washington National Bank next week with new furniture arriving.
July 31 report notes union services at the M E Church on Sabbath evening led by Rev Dillon. The Simmerman and Dayton families plus Miss Jennie Cook enjoyed a river picnic yesterday and caught wood fish. L Ralston visited Washington yesterday on business.
Ainsworth July 31 news notes Mrs Monnie Hietel of Muscatine visits sister Mrs B T Nichols. Miss Mable Ross returns from University hospital Iowa City after eye treatment. Miss Eva Love leaves for an extended stay with her sister in Greeley Colorado. Mrs Minnie Finley of Clarinda guests of sister Mrs S G Sands. Miss Eva Davis visits relatives in Brighton. Mrs J T Hay of Asylum Nebraska departs for Solon to visit relatives and friends.
A stage dialogue contrasts isolation and sympathy as a missionary recounts a year without seeing a white face while his wife notes the loneliness and pity of the moment. The brief exchange highlights themes of remoteness and empathy.
Colfax July 31. F Cline landlord of the Cottage House has mysteriously vanished causing anxiety among family and friends. He formerly served as night watch and had a good reputation. No cause is given for his sudden departure. Mrs Cline manages the hotel and their four children await word.
Slight injuries often disable a man and cause days lost when blood poison develops. Chamberlains Pain Arm is an antiseptic finish that heals cuts bruises and burns quickly with no maturation and prevents blood poison. For sale by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman City Bus Line call 1 Hotel Colenso and leave orders attended by Frank Rogers Colenso Hotel shoe shining parlors Dave Keltner proprietor Good work done.
A white with red on its back heifer aged about two to three years wandered from its owner. The Journal requests information on the animal’s whereabouts. Any person knowing its location should contact the paper.
Iowa Central Railway announces summer excursion rates from Brighton for June 1 to September 30 1905. Destinations include Denver Glenwood Springs Sac City Ogden and Salt Lake City with $22.76, $54.75, $35.75 and similar to Deadwood Lead City Hot Springs Custer. Diverse routes and stopovers offered. For folders call any Iowa Central agent or write A B Cutts G B P T A Minneapolis Minn.
Brief items report H Byawee passing through KH after visiting Waterloo. Chas Keck departed on the Firefly to Des Moines. An item on the battle page is noted as an error.
On August 1 to 4 the Iowa Central will sell round trip excursion tickets to San Francisco or Los Angeles at 50 dollars. Tickets are valid for return to October 15, 1908, allow travel one route and return via another with stopovers in both directions. See ticket agents for details.
A reduced round trip rate is offered plus two dollars extra for return. Tickets go on sale the first and third Tuesdays of each month with a twenty one day return limit. For rates and details contact ticket agents of Iowa Central or A Bh Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis.
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