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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1908
Page
3
Spinnie Nichols arrived from Ainsworth aboard the Firefly last evening. The travel report notes a smooth voyage with no incidents and Nichols’ arrival marked by local activity around the harbor.
John Shuman of Pittsburg pa arrives home for summer vacation after completing his second year at the university. Homer Dewey of New Brighton pa accompanies him and will visit before heading to Omaha to work in a mercantile establishment. Shuman plans to return next year while Harold McEhinney will spend vacation with parents in Indian Territory and finish civil engineering at the university next year.
In Keota and nearby, community notes include Mrs J N Reinert visiting Muscatine and relatives arriving from Chicago. A Tom Thumb Wedding at the Presbyterian church, staged by Miss Bruns worth of Independence, Kaw, drew praise for its playful ceremony and child participants.
June 3 report notes Miss Edna Huber along with Everett Huber Everett Denison Walter Smith and Harley Myers dining at David Durst home then traveling to Richmond and Kalona for a Memorial service. Frank Friese and daughter spent Sunday at Richmond. Lloyd Durst visited Union school Tuesday. Mrs Dan Carpenter shows modest improvement. Sherman Sleichter and John Durst family spent Sunday at Richmond.
June 4 report lists Mrs H B Cox and son Charles visiting her parents the Beardsleys. The Annas and Godlove families joined friends at Riverside. At closing session Friday patrons thanked Mr Frame for his work as E B Blackburn finished school at Salon and returned to Haskins. Mrs Tom O Connor spent Wednesday at Riverside with daughter Myrtle attending school there. Pearl Sands and cousin Ida Sands of Washington visited the M E Enoner home.
Mrs Utterback shopped at Washington yesterday. Chas I Harrison left for a few days visit at Muscatine. Mrs J E Adams and Mrs J W Kirkpatrick visiting relatives at Muscatine. Mrs R Richardson was a business visitor at Washington yesterday. Mrs H B Hamilton departed for Morning Sun to visit her mother. Doris Hulick left for Loveland Colorado to visit her aunt Miss Bina Porter.
Chas. Hays spent yesterday at Fair field on business.
Mrs Johns Bryson arrives home from Reota and Misses Elsie and Lysle Jones visit from Winfield. Clinton McGee visits his sister south of the city, and Mrs H Davis returns from West Chester. Miss Myrtie Walther visits Davenport, Miss Lucy Miller S travels from Perlee to stay with Anna Miller, and Rev D J Masson and daughter Mary return from Brighton. Mabel and Bessie Randolph come from Keota for Primghar visit. Mis s Orville Elder travels to Cedar Falls and Cedar Rapids. Mildred and Pauline Moritz proceed to Davenport for Pearl Klein and Julius Ochs wedding. Erie Nelson visits Keota, Leila Carris joins. Parker Carnival Co No 1 advertises the Washington show June 29 to July 4. Mr and Mrs M J Kennelly and daughter Kathryn arrive by Firefly, visiting en route home to Arkansas after Muscatine and Davenport.
One hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. We know Cheney 15 years and believe him honest in business and able to meet obligations. Walding Kinnan Marvin Toledo wholesale druggists endorse. Cure taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Funeral services for Flora Em ma McAtlin were conducted yesterday at 2 p m from John Applegate’s East Jefferson home by Rev A S Smith. Due to measles in an Applegate child the ceremony was private. Pallbearers were John Applegate John Teeter J A Y Ashby Charles Blair Amos Durst and B Matthews Interment followed at Elm Grove Cemetery.
After 15 years of chronic indigestion and spending over two hundred dollars, B F Ayscue of Ingleside N C praised Dr Kings New Life Pills as the best pills ever sold. Sold under guarantee at Lemmon's Pharmacy for 25 cents.
Funeral services for the late James L. Quinn were conducted at 10 o'clock yesterday morning from the residence by Rev W R Sawhill assisted by Rev G D Rogers. Interment followed at Elm Grove cemetery with pallbearers J A Young B F Dixon Alex Dawson A Hunter Albert Donovan and Mr Griggs.
Mrs Ella Crosby Smith arrives from Chicago bringing the ashes of her mother who died there recently. The remains will be buried beside her husband Mr Crosby who died here years ago. Mrs Smith stays with Mr and Mrs J G Hise during her visit.
The boys of the Second United Presbyterian church will present their last illustrated lecture on Friday evening at the church. The topic is Our Filipino Cousins and is expected to draw a large audience as interest in the Philippines grows. No admission charge.
Dr George Luther Cady former pastor preached his latest sermon in Dubuque as he prepares to depart for Dorchester Massachusetts where he has accepted a ministerial call. A prominent university sociologist and liquor reform ally of Archbishop Keane he led a joint Methodist Congregational farewell service.
J. P. Arnold of Keota faced an ar rival from Davenport last evening in a reported altercation. The event involved a confrontation between the two men, details limited, with no injuries reported at the scene. Police investigations continue to determine motive and cooperation.
An old ad claims Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea or tablets renew energy and youthfulness. Sold for 35 cents at Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhiny Drug Co, promising health and happiness as a tonic.
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