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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1905
Page
4
Local dispatches record recent accidents and untimely deaths, with notices of births and marriages gathered by the paper’s staff. The items reflect community events and personal milestones reported promptly for readers.
Public schools closed for a Friday indoor picnic due to weather. Teachers and new aspirants attend Normal this week. Dave Donovan did painting for James Tobin. A country home feast hosted by James Keby drew many guests. Father Weir returns from vacation. Band members held a river stag party. Richmond aids Kalona’s celebration and considers adding a room to the parochial school to accommodate more pupils. Mrs Jos Rebert visits the country. line about infant care noted.
Mr and Mrs Arnold of Nebraska visit his sister Mrs May Rittenhouse. The Grush sisters of West Chester attend Children’s Day services at the Plains Sunday afternoon.
A handkerchief bazaar will be held Tuesday evening at the Harve Knapp home. Miss Maud McGuire visits her aunt Mrs. Bessie Benson. Grandmother Smith of Washington visits Evra Smith's home. Miss Kate Shalla visits at her brother's near Lexington. Sam McKee plans a return to Chicago after visiting friends. Several attended the Prable Flower school closing exercises Friday afternoon.
June 13 updates show Mrs. A T Ackley returning to Illinois, visits by W F Stickley and son, and arrivals of Verle Dunham and Roth Ora Dunham in Washington. Guests include Miss Anna Barnes of Bluffton and John G Rowan visiting Jos Rowans. Local events feature teachers at Normal and Crete Cook from Wayland.
June 13 with Mr. and Mrs. Milan Shields and Mr. and Mrs. Will Ewing guests at J. G. Maxwell Inn. Dr. G. F. Niblock travels to Burlington for a medical convention. Mrs. W. A. Harper hosts at her sister Mrs. Sam Cocklin’s home. Rev. Lloyd Tennant and daughter Florence expected from Mt. Pleasant. Mrs. Robert Turkington and children visit D. H. Griffith. W. E. Anwy from Washington visiting. Prof. Elmer Jones arrives from Indianola to oversee Egypt Japan Africa exhibits at the drugstore room during the E. L. convention. Misses Welch Robbins Shaffer attend a ball game in Washington. Dr. A Paisley of Winfield, veterinary surgeon, was a professional caller last evening.
Keota and Muscatine guests join the Epworth League and Meth odist church groups in dinners, receptions, and honor events. A Cocklin family reunion, Ruths and Lydias Presbyterian gathering, and Washington Academy alumni reunion are listed with hosts and venues in Keota and surrounding towns.
The Normal Institute reports 192 enrolled with new Advanced, A, B, and C divisions. Morning devotion led by Prof Crone. Miss Le Compte led singing. Miss Edna Klein at piano. Mrs Mitchel gave a well received address. An eight o'clock lecture at the High School auditorium will feature piano duet by Miss Anderson and Miss Winter and other performances.
Mr BE Jones of Indianola fourth vice president of the State Epworth League is in the city as a guest of Stanley Logan. He continues to Crawfordsville where he will choose an exhibit for the state gathering.
Mrs Will Harper of Crawfordsville spent the day with her sister Mrs Sam Cocklin, sharing time and chatter in a family visit Boasting a quiet afternoon together the pair enjoyed each other’s company.
Dr H C Hull of Crawfordsville visited town today and was seen at multiple local spots. The trip highlights a professional guest in the community as residents note his presence and activities during the day.
Cedar Rapids June 13 two men Alexander and Bingham were struck by a Milwaukee work train while sleeping on the tracks near Marion. Alexander was killed and Bingham died at St Luke's hospital. a third companion Sidney Houstman escaped unharmed.
In New York F M Paul of Forest Hill Club and golfer J Howell sent a powerful drive that landed 20 yards away. A caddie found a robin dying, struck by the ball, after a high swing at the home tee.
A compact survey traces beliefs linking the vernal equinox to the Easter festival and the egg as a symbol of re-creation across cultures from Persia to China. It notes Christian links to Passover timing and the rebirth theme tied to Estra, the Saxon dawn goddess, and the Jewish and Christian ceremonies.
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