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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1908
Page
4
The census will show Pennsylvania has two cities exceeding 500 000, a distinction unmatched elsewhere. Nevada forest reserve reaches 528,479 acres, over one tenth of the state area. Vermont Catholic population is 75,938 with 112 parishes and 92 priests per Bishop Michaud’s official report.
The idea of public ownership gains traction as Philadelphia considers buying the right of way and adjacent properties for a new parkway from the city center to Fairmount Park. Milwaukee County supervisors discuss acquiring twenty township roads, taxing to maintain them.
The A. B. C. girls spent last evening picnicking at Sunset park. The third annual B. E. C. banquet will be held Tuesday evening in the basement of the Methodist church. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Cherry will entertain Dr. and Mrs. A. B. Hays of Oklahoma City and Miss Helen McArthur of Aledo, Ill., at dinner tomorrow at their South Marion avenue home.
Mr and Mrs Chas H Keck announce invitation to the marriage of Miss Alice Estella Fluke to Mr William Mort Keeley Tuesday evening June 23 1908 at six thirty o clock. At home after August 1st Washington Iowa.
Miss Kathryn Bailey closed her term at No 4 schoolhouse southeast of the city with a pie supper held last evening. All pies sold well and a neat sum was added to the school treasury as many townspeople attended from the city.
Last evening at the A O U W hall the Court of Honor hosted a well attended meeting. A lodge 4 banquet followed and the crowd enjoyed the evening until the departure time. Interest now centers on the upcoming Friday evening gathering.
Mr and Mrs J H Kyle of northwest of the city entertained a large number of friends last evening for their son Dr Will S Kyle and his bride from Diagonal Iowa Miss Lulu Kyle greeted guests Usherettes Lulla Kyle Alma Humston Grace Humston Ola Humston provided music Tables seated for a three course luncheon served by Lulu and Walter Kyle assisted by Margar et Simpson Ella Gordon Mary Clendenning Anna Margaret Simpson and Charles Clendenning Decorations featured pink and white syringas and pink roses Distinct guests included Rev R J Kyle Biggsville Ill Rev S J Kyle Fair Haven Ohio and Fred Brent Indianola Iowa
The marriage of Miss Mary Elizabeth DeLescaille of Davenport to Clarence Stafford of Cloquet Minn occurred at the bride's home on Mississippi Avenue in Davenport. The ceremony was performed by Dr C L Stafford and Rev F C Colbaugh with elaborate decor in green and white. The couple plan a Cloquet home and a June reception is announced by Mrs T T Keeley.
On June 23 1908 the Fort nightly social circle hosted an afternoon party at Miss Myrta Jeffrey's home in south Washington. The executive board entertained members, yearbooks were distributed, music was provided, and a review of the club's history and two years of presidency was presented. Refreshments closed the afternoon.
A surprise Chicago May 12 wedding joined Lee Dowell son of Mr and Mrs George Dowell and Miss Hanna Schneider daughter of Professor Schneider of Northwestern University. Lee, a junior in Northwestern Law, graduates next year after Des Moines West High School. The couple plan a Washington visit in summer and earnest wishes from friends. Also, G T club met at Miss Aner Gardner’s West Main street home with Progressive games and light refreshments.
Miss Alice Fluke to be honored guest at multiple social gatherings next week. Monday hosts Bachelor Maids, Tuesday hosts Gertrude Smith, Wednesday lunch at Van Sickle home in north Washington, and Thursday June 18 features Bachelor Maids dinner.
The Vienna cafe features a range of desserts including Devils food, angel food, and assorted layer cakes. Patrons can enjoy rich chocolate and light sponge options in a selection of layered creations.
There will be a called meeting of the OE8S on Monday evening the 15th at 8 o'clock at the Masonic hall by order of W M.
Mrs. O. D. Chapel of Ainsworth hosts Mrs. M. J. Bybee and Mrs. Horace Bybee of Santa Fe Mo visiting in the city. The Bybees traveled from Santa Fe and report a pleasant trip. Star weather shows rain or shine.
Attorney Clifford Thorne fought railroads on behalf of the Corn Belt Meat Producers association during a full day hearing before the Interstate Commerce Commission. Opponents included Hale Holden and others representing Q.S.A. Lynde, Northwestern, Milwaukee, and Iona Packers. Commission decision anticipated next fall.
John Wines Wright, nearly eighty and the oldest living ex member of Congress, dies in Washington. In Rochester New York a jury finds Standard Oil guilty of rebating, with potential fines reaching 800000 dollars.
A reflective column notes readiness for hardship and the value of self-awareness. It contrasts lessons learned from crying with unyielding judgment by others. The piece observes social comedy directed at wealth versus poverty, suggesting truth hurts and public perception shapes humility.
Railroad notes say agent Broadgate received another notice on the Milwaukee time card. Evening passenger No 8 will arrive at 6 35 p m instead of 6 50 previously announced. Current arrival is 7 18, but the change makes it about 50 minutes earlier to boost local trade to Muscatine and points east and speed from Kansas City to Chicago.
Oscar Pratt, an inmate at the county farm, died this morning at 5 o'clock from poisoning believed to be caused by a poisonous herb he had obtained. The funeral will be held tomorrow with burial in Crawfordsville cemetery.
Notice states there will be work in the second rank on Monday night a full attendance is desired by members of K of P no further details provided.
Local notes report Vienna bakery ads promising 200 pies for Saturday and a large cake assortment. Gold cuff buttons are given away tonight at The Star. Joe Rhea of Crawfordsville visits the city. Mrs Wolf of Keota returns home after visiting her daughter. Keota travelers Keck and Sproul return from a bankers’ convention in Sioux City. Mrs Hatfield of Seattle summers with relatives in Havre and travels via Keota. Nena Wilson Dorothy Miller Hanna Eicher and Hazel Martin, Downer college students, arrive home tonight. James Fulton family departs for Ft Scott Kansas from the city.
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