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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1907
Page
8
The passage ends with a tense exchange as the characters contemplate a turning point. M. de Chateaurien remarks on the nearing climax while the narrator hints at unresolved danger. The tone suggests an ongoing, suspenseful confrontation to be continued.
Preparatory work has started for the F. B. Mills seed house. The city also begins sewer work per contract, with a ditch planned east from the Joseph Reiner corner to the site. Construction will start soon and aims to finish by September 1.
The Golden Rule circle of the Second United Presbyterian Church will meet tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 with Mrs R S Cook on East Wamington Street.
In Bath M. le Duc de Chateaurien charms dowagers and belles with poised manners and wealth. When insulted by Captain Rohrer he defends his honor by drawing, then continues to win favor of Lady Mary Carlisle as rivals plot. A royal gossip about a French prince fuels scandalous talk among the courtly set.
Mr and Mrs Ivan F Rehmel entertained about twenty friends last evening at their Grace Hill area home one mile north. A guessing contest awarded Miss Elenor Dunbar the prize and Fred Taylor won for threading needles. Mrs Wimingham and Rev R Heubner also received prizes in smaller contests. Ice cream cake and candy served, pansies given as souvenirs.
The Ladies' Aid society met at J. B. Taylor home one mile east of Grace Hill. A bountiful noon dinner was served and the afternoon was spent sewing.
A large Columbus Junction wedding united Miss Mable Lacey of the town and Mr. Herbert Gee of Cedar Rapids at the Methodist Episcopal church with Rev. Loveland officiating. The ceremony featured a wedding march by Effie Kelly and a reception at the K P hall. The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids where Gee works in a bank.
Miss Peryl Mathews of Winfield was the guest of honor at a party hosted by Miss Ava Mathews. The event drew five hundred guests, with three tables set and music from several attendees. A light luncheon was served.
The Ladies' Mission circle of the Baptist church will meet with Mrs John Baker tomorrow afternoon.
A carnival free act ended with a fall when the Leap the Gap performer mistimed his landing and hit the course bottom. He suffered bruises and scratches but no serious injuries. The wind earlier in the week had removed top boards, forcing a lower start. Officials say adjustments were made and the acts will resume as scheduled with performances at 2:30, 4:30, 7:30, and 10:30 daily.
Mrs. Fred Moss of Leavenworth Kan Miss Anna Essley and Miss Frances Coppock of Wayland Miss Ella Rotzinger and Mrs. E W Wood of Brighton Mrs W J Reiner of Ollie Mrs Ida Hough of West Chester and Miss Ethel Turkington of Wyman registered at the Rest Room yesterday.
The county Board of Supervisors remained in session and is expected to finish tomorrow. Semi annual settlements are done and equalization of township tax levies began this afternoon. Mr Longwell returned this morning and resumed his duties.
Old soldiers planning to attend the state encampment at Dubuque next week are asked to assemble in J. W. Morton’s office Friday evening. The meeting will finalize travel route and start time, with hopes for a large turnout.
Local residents from Brighton, Wayland, Ainsworth and nearby towns visit the city for carnival events. Dozens of guests from Santa Barbara to Crawfordsville, Mansfield and Chicago pass through, with follow up visits planned to relatives and friends.
A Cedar Grove Me resident credits Electric Bitters with curing liver and kidney trouble after three bottles. The letter says the first bottle helped and three bottles completed the cure. Stewart's Pharmacy guarantees the remedy as best on earth for stomach liver and kidney issues. 5c
The Iowa Central Ry announces unprecedented low excursion fares for summer to eastern resorts and western states, valid June 1 to October 31, 1907. Tickets are available daily with liberal stopovers and flexible routes. For details, contact A. B. Cutts, G. P. & T. A., Minneapolis, Minn.
Fare from Washington Iowa to Dubuque Iowa and return four dollars seventy seven cents with return via Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Ry details. Travel from June 10 to 12 with return by June 15 for the G. A. R. Encampment.
An advertisement proclaims Foley's Kidney Cure as a universal remedy for kidney or bladder issues. It asserts the product will cure patients not beyond medical aid and guarantees reliable results, sold by all druggists.
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