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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1903
Page
4
The Bachelor Maids postponed their regular meeting as notified. Miss Gora Hell received a complete surprise party Saturday evening in honor of her birthday anniversary. Edibles and a cake with many candles were enjoyed by about fourteen participants. DEATH OF MARY E ZEIGLER.
Mary Evangeline Zeigher, daughter of Mrs Sade Zelgier, died last evening at 11 45 after a four week illness from tuberculosis. Born in Keota Iowa on June 17 1806 she was seven years old. Funeral services tomorrow at 3 PM from William Skipton home West Jefferson Street conducted by Rev J B Schreckengast with interment in Kim Grove cemetery.
Normal Institute opens with enrollment 188 as cooler weather aids session. Angelina Wray of New Brunswick New Jersey attends week long program led by Rev Schereckengast with talks on Through the Gates of Story Land. Mentions language work in schools and local baker Milvin Whetstine Johnson.
Washington may host the General Assembly of the United Presbyterian church next May after votes at the First and Second U P churches. Keokuk presbytery will meet at the First church to install Rev. F O Ross. Miss Boyd, nurse for Mrs. Klara Simon, arrives for a week's visit at Sol Rich home. Mrs. Millie Eames and two daughters, and Mrs. Wade of Denver are visiting at the William Blair home.
Dr Joseph Chittom and Miss Tresa Smith wed at Chas Smith home in Albert Lea on June 17 1905. A reception will be held upon the couple’s arrival at the bride’s home Tuesday evening June 23. The newlyweds are praised as worthy and well matched by numerous friends.
June 22 social items from Washington note Miss Kathryn Wilson and Miss Lelia Erdice visiting, Mrs Jne Reinerd returning from Muscatine, Bert Holscher's return from a short outing, and Miss Laura Dupuis with her parents Thos Dupuis Sr. in Washington. A new telephone switchboard will hire two operators soon. four hundred telephones in use with an order for twenty five more. Johnson the baker advertises cakes, bread and bakery goods.
Visitors to the Chautauqua grounds anticipate a ten day camp with convenient tents and home comforts. Orders for tents are rising and a big camping crowd is expected. Daily attractions will draw many, with Bryan day described as stupendous. Attendees are urged to arrange plans soon.
Reignald Deadbrokeington wooes Claudine Vane Cleomargarine, claiming a high Chicago position. They wed the same night, but the revelation that his job is repairing the Masonic Temple roof sends Claudine to a swoon, hinting at future turmoil.
Mrs Hettie Lemon died about 10 o clock this morning at her home three miles southeast of Crawfordsville. She would have turned eighty and died of old age. Surviving are her sons Connie Guthrie Center David Washington and Frank this community. husband Itolt Lemon preceded her. She was a Methodist and a funeral is planned for tomorrow unless Connie cannot attend.
Notice announces a Second Rank meeting this evening with full attendance urged. The item also lists local visitors and residents including J L Brookhart, C C Jno Mauthe of Grace Hill, Prof Keisall of Decorah, Orin Helwick improving, Johnson the baker planning sweet goods, Mrs Mary Woodburn of Cincinnati visiting, Lester Overholt of Riverside calling, a new telephone installed at Jno Shields residence numbered 386.
Wanted ad invites young men and women to prepare by mail for advertising managers, writers, journalists, reporters, stenographers, bookkeepers, illustrators, designers, engravers, and telegraph operators. American Correspondence College promises university standard courses and job placement. Also notes rental info for Brooks residence and local business ads including Golanso Hotel shoe shining parlors.
Mark Cotter and his sister Sarah live as siblings in Lone Star Gulch. Sarah resists many suitors to stay with Mark. Ralph McCann challenges the bond, only to learn Sarah’s supposed husband James Wilbur has a wife, and the pair flee together to start anew.
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