Commercial Club Officers Election Notice
Annual election of officers and directors of Commercial Club scheduled for Tuesday June 11 1907 from 3 pm to 7 pm Members are notified and urged to attend.
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Commercial Club
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1907
Page
4
Local visitors and arrivals noted in city listings
Otto Klockenteger of Wellman and W A White of Ainsworth visited the city Saturday. Dr G Hulick of Ainsworth and S W McCleery left for Des Moines on business. Paul Davis of Holly Colorado arrived from Ainsworth. Dodds returned home from a day in town. Genevieve Hulse and Ottive Ramsey arrived to visit Keota friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Klockenteger
Wellman
W. A. White
Ainsworth
G. Hulick
S. W. McCleery
Des Moines
Paul Davis
Holly, Colo
Genevieve Hulse
Ottive Ramsey
Keota
Happenings Across the County Reported by Local Correspondents
County news items detail community actions and daily events from various towns. Correspondents record local meetings, social gatherings, and notable occurrences shaping daily life in the region.
Town Notices of Local Departures and Visits
June 10 Miss Anna McKee returned home after a three weeks visit with relatives in Winterset. Mr and Mrs Thomne Skinner and daughter of Columbus City visited relatives here Saturday. W J Hawthorn returned from a week in Lenox. Charles Yeager came home from a year at the State University in Iowa City. Mrs W A McCall and Mrs George Maxwell traveled to Washington this morning. Mrs Dr Jacquith of Taylor county and Mrs Sarah Young of Bedford Iowa are visiting at the F E Young home. Mrs Sellars and daughter Cecil of Wapello visit her daughter Mrs Henry McCoy. Mrs J F Buxbaum leaves for Cedar Falls to attend commencement. her brother John Wooley will graduate. Rev and Mrs J M Ferguson return to New Castle Pennsylvania after a short visit. Allen DeLong and CJ Sherry were passengers for Washington this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna McKee
Winterset
Thomne Skinner
Columbus City
W. J. Hawthorn
Lenox
Charles Yeager
State University
Iowa City
W. A. McCall
George Maxwell
Washington
Jacquith
Taylor County
Sarah Young
Bedford
Iowa
F. E. Young
Sellars
Cecil
Wapello
Henry McCoy
J. F. Buxbaum
Cedar Falls
John Wooley
J. M. Ferguson
New Castle
Allen DeLong
C.J. Sherry
Ainsworth Notes Summer Visits and Local Movements
Nellie Anderson returns from Cedar Falls to summer at State Normal. Mrs Jas Long and Mrs Williams of California depart for Washington after visiting here. Goldburn Davis back from Cedar Rapids with I N Cramer & Son. Chas Laird home briefly from Davenport work. Opal Errington of Ruleton arrival to visit sister T H Will and family. Mrs W H Mitchell and children return from Muscatine. Miriam Jones and Grace of Washington visit J H Jones’s new grandson. Carrie Colthurst, Monmouth College student, homes for summer. Seven rural scholars examined for Freshman class by Prof Sprague. Mrs E J Alexander and P Mor rison with Della visit S E Crozier family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Anderson
Cedar Falls
State Normal
Jas. Long
Williams
California
Washington
Goldburn Davis
Cedar Rapids
I. N. Cramer & Son
City Green
Chas. Laird
Davenport
Opal Errington
Ruleton
Kan
T. H. Will
W. H. Mitchell
Muscatine
Miriam Jones
Grace
J. H. Jones
Carrie Colthurst
Monmouth College
Monmouth
Ill
C. A. Sprague
E. J. Alexander
P. 1. Morrison
Della
Pittsburg
S. E. Crozier
Smiths announce nuptials for Hester Isabel and James Walter Combs
Mr and Mrs Frank Smith announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter Hester Isabel to James Walter Combs set for Wednesday June 19 at 7 o clock. The Fortnightly Club household economics department plans a meeting with Mrs Bishop Tuesday at 7 30 p m. rain postponement to the next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Smith
Hester Isabel
James Walter Combs
Local residents arrive and depart for events and visits
Keota resident John Greenwood called in the city. Mae Harley and Flossie Gorham arrived from West Chester. Alex Lytle returns from Chicago. Jessie Anderson goes home to Crawfordsville. Alderson back from Clinton Masonic meeting. Frew heads to Monmouth after visiting Mrs. Young. Amy Richards Ruth Williams return to Cotter. Bray and Willcockson arrive for court, Crone family attends Iowa City commencement. McFarland returns from Drake and plans summer work in law studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Greenwood
Keota
Mae Harley
West Chester
Flossie Gorham
Alex Lytle
Chicago
Jessie Anderson
Crawfordsville
A. N. Alderson
Clinton
Hugh M. Frew
Monmouth
Ill
R.S. Young
Amy Richards
Ruth Williams
Cotter
W. Roberts
J. F. Bray
Willcockson
Grinnell
Sigourney
L. E. McFarland
Drake University
W. W. McFarland
Children’s Day Exercises Moved to Evening at Baptist Church
Rain caused the Chil dren’s day program to be postponed from last night and held this evening at the Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Keota Roundup Sees Local Guests And Memorial Service
Mrs Sue Lytle from Washington and daughter Shana felt and baby from Missouri visited the James Glover home. Homer and Lola Lousenberry returned from Washington with relatives. Guy Smock and daughters of Sidney Illinois guest at F M Smock home. Dr Clara Gray spent Sunday in Sigourney. Alf Dusenberry of Washington arrived to visit relatives. Ray and Roy Warrington came from O Neill Nebraska after attending a wedding. Mrs Nicols of Wellman visiting D P Martin home. Pete Stein and Fielder Spain left for Chicago. Ol Brown spent Sunday in Sigourney. I O O F held memorial services at M E church led by Rev Davis. a sermon by Dr Hamilton and band procession to cemetery to decorate graves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Lytle
Washington
Shanafelt
Baby
Missouri
James Glover
Homer Lousenberry
Guy Smock
Sidney, Ill
F. M. Smock
Clara Gray
Sigourney
Doctor Johnson
Alf Dusenberry
Ray
Roy Warrington
O'Neil
Nebr
Nicols
Wellman
D. P. Martin
Pete Stein
Little Fielder Spain
Chicago
Ol Brown
I. O. O. F. Lodge
M. E. Church
Mr. Davis
Christian Church
W. Hamilton
Keota
Gila Monster Tales From the Southwest
A Chicago News report recounts experiences with the Gila monster describing its bite as deadly and its power to leap. It notes fear among Indians and Mexicans and recounts incidents in Tucson including a creature biting a man and tearing through overalls in a dramatic display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Chicago News
Memorial Day Services Honor Fallen Workmen
On Memorial Day the A O U W and Knights of Pythias honored deceased members with grave decorations. Rev. George D. Rogers delivered a labor themed sermon in the A O U W hall, praising work as a Christian vocation. A quartet provided music as the processions proceeded to cemeteries despite threatening weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of P
George D. Rogers
Rogers
Jesus Christ
Messrs
Roberts, Sage, Hays and Sherbeck
Knights of Pythias
K. of P. Brothers
Clifford Thorne
Brinton Breaks Attendance at Wellman Opera House
Brinton’s show drew a crowd at Wellman’s opera house despite seating for 500 with 200 standing, all seats sold a day early. standing room filled and outside doors opened for overflow. About 150 turned away. Brinton pleased with turnout and plans another Wellman visit this season.
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Wellman
Opera House
Brinton
Asl
Rainfall causes concern for late corn crop
Steady showers last night and this forenoon totaled 1.0 inches by noon. Farmers fear continued rain will damage the late season corn, though the barometer signals improving weather and hope remains for a quick change.
Knights Templar Conclave Planned for Bethlehem Commandery
A called conclave of Bethlehem commandery No. 45 will be held Wednesday evening June 12 1907 for work in the order of the Temple. The candidate is a prominent citizen from a neighboring town and a large attendance is expected. By order of Wm. M. Terry E C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem Commandery No
Order of the Temple
Sir Knights
Wm. M. Terry
E. C
Musical Staircase Plays Tunes with Every Step
A staircase invention uses a pin mechanism pressed by feet to trigger gongs and drums. Other pins operate collapsible chambers that blow varied air sounds, creating music with each ascent and descent.
Notice of fire alarm test and whistle signal
At 10 a m Tuesday the new fire alarm system will be tested and the fire bell ringing will not indicate a fire unless the water works whistle blows. Fire Chief. Miss Genevra McCaw is working at Dr C A Roice's office this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevra McCaw
Local Residents Traveled and Visited Saturday in City
Local news review lists numerous residents and visitors including E. P. Dusenberry going to LaPorte City on business. People from Lexington Brighton Crawfordsville Des Moines and other towns stopped in for visits shopping or to attend events.
Local residents travel for business and visits
S L Sturdivan left for Rubio on business. Stephen Crawford of West Chester visited the city Saturday on business. Milo Patterson and Blaine Holmes visited from Lexington. J E Van Sickle returned home Saturday evening after a day in town. J W Dunham left for Rock Island for his railway mail run. Jessie Laffer of Chicago visited her sister Mrs. Chas Needham on Sunday. Ada Shamit visits relatives in Washington. Mrs Nora Henry and son Cyril traveled to Washington for a week’s stay at the R H McCarty home. Brighton News, June 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Anderson
Crawfordsville
Kenneth Carris
West Chester
J. M. Bratton and
Phil
Kansas
J. T. Matthews
Muscatine
al McCoy
Wyman
McCoy Farm
Stephen Crawford
Milo Patterson
Blaine Holmes
Lexington
J. E. van Sickle
J. W. Dunham
Rock Island
Jessie Laffer
Chicago
Chas. Needham
Iowa City
Ada Shamit
Washington
Nora Henry
Cyril
R. H. McCarty
Brighton News
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the Good Clothes
Widow Jones
Boston
the County News
R. B. Crone
Mary Lemley
University
Rev. Rogers
W. Hall
Knights Templar
Musical Staircase
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B. Crail
E. P. Dusenberry
LaPorte City
Harry Rickey
Bessie
Coral Brinton
Brighton
Nellie Heffletinger
Beula Eichelberger
Victor Sandy
Harvey
Milo
Howard Crozier
Homer Stephens
Lawrence Wilson
Alma Miller
Haskins
Lawrence Beachler
Oskaloosa
Lewis Eagle
F. Macon
Clara Groendyecke
Grace Hill
Ortonville
Minn
Bertha Anderson
W. M. Brady
William Schurr
Howard White
A. L. Dusenberry
W. L. Dusenberry
J. G. Maxwell
Milan Shields
Levi Garrett
Marshalltown
Chas. Keck
Lake Okoboji
S. L. Sturdivan
Rubio
Smiths
Vermont
J. ©. Smith
Cash Grocery
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