Local News Briefs From The County June 10
Mrs. W. K. Augustine learns Wade, her sister’s son, was badly burned by gasoline poured on a bed of coals. Mr. and Mrs. Will Hotle visit Washington. Lee Craig and Andy Augustine visit Will Augustine. Dublin carpenters work at Dunbar’s barn in favorable weather. Robert McCaleb travels to Washington on business. Jacob Hotle sells hogs to Stewart Bros. of Keota. Mrs. M. D. Yard and Miss Alice return from Pella. Mrs. Griswold goes home to Columbus Junction after visiting Mrs. J. R. Rickey. Robert McCall leaves for Mondamin. Mrs. W. D. Fishburn and others visit Washington. H. D. Cherryholmes’s return from Burlington. Elias Williams and J. R. Rickey back from Bankers' convention in Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. KE. Augustine
A. M. Finnie
Collins
Iowa
Wade
Will Hotle
Washington
Lee Craig
Andy Augustine
Will E. Augustine
Dublin
Dunbar
Robert McCaleb
Jacob Hotle
Stewart Bros
Keota
Miss Lou Johnson Returns From Dayton Grove
June 12 Miss Lou Johnson returned to Washington after completing her school at Dayton Grove yesterday. Miss Johnson and Miss Ethel Hanlon of Lexington school hosted a Dayton Grove picnic with about twenty five attendees. An elegant dinner and pleasant time followed. Livingston children visited D. C. Kilgore's home yesterday. Mrs J D Dayton and son Daryl visited Washington today. West Chester plans cement sidewalks and future pavement. Mrs S K Statler traveled to Washington this morning. H Sears of Dutch Creek delivered hogs here today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Johnson
Washington
Dayton Grove
Miss Johnson
Ethel Hanlon
Lexington
Livingston
D. C. Kilgore
J. D. Dayton
Daryl
West Chester
Infant son of Sommer dies in Crawfordsville
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sommer died yesterday afternoon in Crawfordsville. S. W. Neal of Washington was a visitor there yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Sawyer and two children of Galesburg arrived last evening to visit his brother, Rev. J. L. Sawyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Sommer
S. W. Neal
Washington
Washington Visitors and Local Trains Report
Mrs. C. R. Stearns and Miss Mildred and Miles were in Washington yesterday. W. P. Roberts and son from Cotter were in town between trains. Mrs. Dr. A. J. Laird and children Margaret and David visit Morning Sun. H. L. McConnell was a business visitor at Washington yesterday. Effie McCreedy returns from Pontiac millinery work. Mrs. Gardner of Columbus Junction visited at John De Harpoort’s home. A. E. Sands and wife returned from Waterloo. S. C. Pearson and wife were passengers for Centersville yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Stearns
Mildred and
Miles
Washington
W. P. Roberts and Son
Cotter
A. J. Laird
Margaret
David
H. L. McConnell
Effie McCreedy
Pontiac
Gardner
Columbus Junction
John de Harpoort
A. E. Sands
Waterloo
C. Pearson
Centersille
De boy dat stops believin' in Santa Claus
In this columnist note Uncle Eben argues that adults who reject Santa lose the magic of childhood. The Washington Star quote frames belief as joy, contrasting childish wonder with dry wisdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Eben
Washington Star
Opposition Earnest About Honest Government
In Toronto on Saturday Night the piece argues that an opposition must appear genuine and believe in itself to persuade voters to reject ministerial candidates who dangle favors like loaves, fishes, post offices, and wharves.
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Toronto
Black Sea Torpedo Boat Sank in Storm
A Russian torpedo boat named Kambala sank in a storm on the Black Sea today. Twenty crew members were drowned. The loss was reported from St. Petersburg by a special correspondent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Evening Journal
Black Sea
Kambala
Barbers Raise Shaving Price to 15 Cents This Week
Local barbers announce a 15 cent shave price starting Monday morning June 14 after rising living costs. Shops open 7 to 8 and stay late, with owners arguing fair pay for long hours. Also promoting a program at the Airdome tonight with 5 cent admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Keota
Brighton
Life as Three Poets View It lecture at First Presbyterian
A Washington PA audience heard Rev Wishart of Allegheny discuss Omar Khayyam Rudyard Kipling and Robert Browning in a thoughtful lecture on life viewed through poetry The talk praised the speaker as a well educated orator and noted his aim to inspire and challenge the audience. A brief musical interlude preceded the lecture with Misses Nora Viorette Lena Maxwell and Lucile Peck providing piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Presbyterian Church
W. O. Fisher
United Presbyterian Church
United Presbyterian Church of
Allegheny
Penn
Allegheny Seminary
Monmouth College
Wishart
Omar Khayyam
Rudyard Kipling
Robert Browning
Kipling
Bob Browning
Omar
Nora Viorette
Lena Maxwell
Lucile Peck
McNamara's Furniture Ad Promises New Goods
An ad promises new goods available from McNamara's Furniture. The line suggests a confident sales pitch about obtaining fresh merchandise.
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McNamara
Morning Sleep Sparks Quiet Dinner Table Unease
A夫 bolstering remark about a good night sleep meets a grim rebuke from his wife. The husband boasts of sleeping well, while the wife counters with a sharp, uneasy image suggesting underlying tension in the household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guild Pater Familias
Learning and Common Sense Proverb
Persian saying states that one pound of learning needs ten pounds of common sense to apply it. It emphasizes the need for practical wisdom to use knowledge effectively.
Congenial Latin Proverb About Work as Company
A Latin proverb asserts that one’s own work is the best company. It reflects a view that diligence and self effort provide steady companionship and value beyond others.
Pre nuptial events for Miss Dessa Wabnitz planned next week
The notes describe several forthcoming nuptial events. A linen shower will be hosted by Mrs. Howard McCleery, a Rose club gathering organized by Miss Dora Clapper, and a farewell linen shower for Miss Violet Jones before her marriage to Mr. C. A. H. Handley, now in Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dessa Wabnitz
Howard McCleery
Dora Clapper
Rose Club
Chas. Hays
Violet Jones
Mrs Hervey Bell Hosts Bachelor Maids Evening
Mrs Hervey Bell entertained the Bachelor Maids and a few friends last evening. The party attended the terian church in the early part of the evening, then went to Harvey and Warfen's restaurant for an elegant luncheon.
Nineteenth Century Club Holds Final Meeting at Sunset Park
The Nineteenth Century club completed its year with a gathering in Sunset park pavilion. Eight retired members attended alongside two new members for next year, Mrs. Henry Hull and Mrs. Ralph Smith. An elegant spread followed the program, with Mrs. Eidsel of Chicago as the out of town guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nineteenth Century Club
Sunset Park
Henry Hull
Ralph Smith
Eidsel
Chicago
Local News and Health Notes From McNamara’s South Side
Local items report no change in Jesse Phillips today with a slight improvement yesterday. Miles Bradford remains ill but better today and around the house. Miss Bessie Curran shows slight improvement after a restful night. An advertisement for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea promotes gentle healing for babies at Lemmon's Pharmacy 35 cents tea or tablets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Phillips
Bessie Curran
Hollister’s
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
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Washington DO
the County News
Westchester
S. K. Statler
H. ©. Sears
Dutch Creek
Crawfordsville
Ainsworth
Santa Claus
Airdome
Ted Eggers
Horseshoer
A. E. Forgey
North Marion Avenue
Cat Long
Washington, Iowa
Sith U. P. Church
Happy Philosophy
Ness
Paradise
Sue
Wsociefy
Atl
At McNamara
South Side
Miles Bradford
Popham
Williams Mfg. CO
Gleveland, C
McElhinney .Drug Co
Barnes
Hawkeye Lightning Rod CO
Riverside, Iowa
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