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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
7
Doings in various Washington County neighborhoods presented in brief notices. This page highlights local coming and going, events, and small happenings across communities.
The body of Lennie Lewis, who died in Ottumwa hospital, was brought to Richland for burial. He once was a local businessman. Funeral held at his parents’ home, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Lewis, last Monday afternoon. He leaves a wife, a little daughter eight, and three sisters. Mrs Pearl Mellecker and her little son have returned to Amamosa after a two week visit with the Lewis family. Bernardine Neville visits relatives in Bloomfield. Mrs Dr Johnson, oper ated on in Ottumwa hospital, is reported progressing. Franklin Hadley visits relatives in What Cheer. Mr and Mrs I C Olive visit son and other relatives in Washington. Newcomer, a returned missionary, spoke to Christian church children Sunday night. Dr L L Foote is out with the chautauqua work this year.
Wellston residents report rising Skunk River drawing crowds on Sunday while many acres of corn and oats are drowned. The area will lose mail service from Brighton for several days due to the flood. Families from Washington and local neighbors attended the Keota chautauqua with notable talent on the program.
Stringtown June 11 The Children's Day program at Kieher church Sunday afternoon drew a large crowd. Miss Margaret Sommers returned from western states to help care for her brother Peter. Local residents note various visits and community happenings including shopping trips and a river outing.
Nine members attended the Sew and So club meeting at Mrs A Knott’s home last Thursday. The next gathering is set for June 27 at Mrs W A Leet’s residence. Local visitors include the Embree and Moore families and others from the area. The Farmers Union plans a regular meeting Monday night June 17.
June 12 neighborhood notes describe many attending the Chautauqua at Keoté. Local families share dinners visits and gatherings Sunday with several households referenced including Baker Henderson Page Baker Dunshee and Meyer. A baby’s death and sympathy are noted for Mr. and Mrs. Cupp.
Scott Dickinson and family spent Sunday. Terry Gowey’s family and Aaron Bailey’s family visited in Brighton. The river is running higher than in years, stopping rural carriers from crossing. Olive Shidler stayed several days at the Tessier home near Sigourney.
June 15 report from Crawfordsville notes visitors including Rev and Mrs W S Gardner and others from Fairfield Washington and Chicago. Miss Ina Caldwell, an expert horse rider, had a rough ride near Winfield leading to a mistaken theft arrest before authorities confirmed her identity and released her after ordering her to depart. A L Griffith of Washington visited town yesterday afternoon.
The Fox Theatre will show Theda Bara in a modern life drama directed by J Gordon Edwards. Bara plays Mary Lynde a hopeful yet troubled girl drawn into a world of art wealth and betrayal as Sinclair promises marriage then abandons her. The story follows her descent and eventual pursuit of revenge with Mary supported by Barbara in a dramatic denouement.
Benjamin Franklin warns that experience remains costly, counsel may fail with the stubborn, and those who ignore reason will face consequences. The passage emphasizes personal responsibility and the limits of guidance when conduct is lacking.
Kalona announces a Saturday celebration for Liberty Loan flag dedication honoring its third campaign record. Gov. Harding will speak at 11 AM. Capt. R Muir Allan and Washington leaders address the afternoon meeting. A military band concert concludes the day with multiple performances and drills by local groups.
Grace Hill hosts the opening of a new Community Building attended by a sizable crowd despite heat and rain. Rev Drebert leads prayers and remarks, with Katherine Buxbaum and Mrs. Ivan Rehmel contributing readings and a tableau. Postmaster A R Miller from Washington delivers a civic speech urging local gatherings and literary activity, dedicating the hall to local youth. The program ends with Americans singing.
Berlin Iowa will be renamed Lincoln following a city meeting. The mayor and city council authorized notifying Washington post officials of the name change.
Keota Iowa June 13 The 1918 chautauqua closed Wednesday evening with a grand finale by the Royal Grenadiers ten man orchestra. The afternoon circus by children featured a Broadway parade and animals while Reno the magician entertained. Cyclone Davis spoke on World War Why We Are in It and Fred Dale Wood on Financing the War. The Mikado and It Pays to Advertise drew large crowds with strong casts. Superintendent Frank B Leffert guided a balanced program. A second Red Cross benefit ball game raised funds, and Keota plans a 1919 chautauqua under Redpath-Vawter management.
A public notice calls residents to a Monday evening fundraiser after supper to swell the local fund for comforts for Keota soldiers and sailors. The event invites all neighbors to contribute and support national service members.
Paris June 13 A YMCA worker with the American Marines crawled across a shell swept field to bring in a wounded colonel whose shoulder was shattered. The colonel had lay in a trench for two hours under heavy fire before the rescue. The rescuer Mr Clifford is suffering shell shock and rests in a Paris hospital. the colonel is expected to recover.
Marion Til June 13. Married thirteen times, Uncle John Dempsey Williamson County's oldest resident died today four days before his 100th birthday. He bought his coffin seven years ago and married his thirteenth wife five years ago.
The method explains screwing the stopper in cold after filling. Hot water expands the metal socket, letting the cold stopper seat further than when hot. As it cools, the stopper expands to tighten and seal, preventing leaks.
The speaker quotes Uncle Eben arguing that a man can earn money alone but money cannot sustain a man. He suggests money lacks independent virtue and hints at moral limits of wealth. The remark frames money as a tool rather than an autonomous force.
West Chester Red Cross auxiliary members repeat a successful charity event set for Tuesday June 18 at the Baptist church. Eight women perform The Home Guard with a music program opening. Proceeds aid Red Cross expenses. admission 25 or 15 cents plus tax.
A peculiar necro noted for extreme laziness stayed unused until a revival. Church associates urged him to change and seek work. He attended a meeting and prayed, “Use me, Lord, use me in an advisory capacity.”
A Memphis Commercial Appeal line notes women are judged by looks yet can surprise by acting beyond silly expectations, reflecting common gender perceptions of the era.
It is known that Venus flytrap plants catch and squeeze flies and other insects with their leaves and digest the softer parts of their prey using a peptide ferment secreted by the leaves.
The ad promotes Zemo from the E. W. Rose Co. of Cleveland Ohio as a safe reliable treatment for itching and skin irritations. It claims fast relief and cleansing effect for pimples eczema ringworm blotches and similar conditions with a small amount required.
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