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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1903

Page

4

Falls From Cars Leave Man With Peculiar Injuries

George Chesley fell from a freight train near Alma worth while it moved out of town. He landed under a creek bridge, suffered paralysis in one leg, and was found by J H Pearson. Chesley, 25, refused a doctor and believed he would recover in a few days. his parents live in Hopkinton.

Ainsworth The Evening Journal George Chesley Hopkington Ottumwa Almaworth Chesley Tie Hazen Ilias J. H. Pearson Pearson T. Nichols

White's Wheat Flakes at Connor and Shillings

Local note advertises White's Wheat Flakes at Connor and Shillings with emphasis on superior quality and a suggested extra fineness.

White Connor & Shillings

Blanche Swift Burns From Boiling Water Accident

Blanche Swift, two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Swift, was severely burned when she fell into a boiler of steaming water in the Swift home kitchen. The child's face, right arm and back were burned. her forehead burn may leave a noticeable scar. The mother had placed the boiler on the floor while adding cold water. The child woke from a nap and entered the kitchen. She is resting well today.

Ainsworth Blanche J. F. Swift

McCarthy of Davenport Plans Immediate Paving Start

Contractor McCarthy of Davenport, holder of the paving contract for the square, visited town today and announced he would begin paving work here immediately after the Chau Lauqua season closes.

McCarthy Davenport

Methodists Use Chautauqua Grounds Tent as Rest HQ

The Methodist Episcopal church congregation has set up a tent at the Chautauqua grounds to serve as a rest room and headquarters for M. E. church members and their activities.

The Methodist Episcopal Church Chautauqua Grounds M. KE. Church

City W. R. C. to entertain nearby chapters

The ladies of the W. R. C. will host the W. R. C. groups from Sigourney Wellman and Keota. The event features a reception in the Court of Honor Hall followed by dinner and supper in the A. C. U. W. Hall. About 90 attendees are expected.

Sigourney, Wellman and Keota Court of Honor

Round About Eureka Haskins News Notes and Visits

freight shipments to Mil waukee via Mil waukee depot grow. Farmers and Merchants Bank foundation under way in Haskins. residents attend services. Sunday School enrollment high. multiple visits, guest speakers, and local social notes listed for Eureka and vicinity.

Milwaukee Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank of Haskins Jeffrey and Wallace Loren Haven W. P. Shaffer Hines

Mrs Thomas Morgan and Miss Hattie Prizer Return to Brighton

Mrs Thomas Morgan and Miss Hattie Prizer, visitors for several days, returned to Brighton last evening.

Thomas Morgan Hattie Prizer Brighton

Local social notes and visits from June

Miss Nel Pearson returned from Washington after attending a normal institute. T. Wickham Jr and his brother Harry arrived in Chicago with Harry taking a position at B A Beach & Co. A daughter born to Dr EB W Spes sard and Mrs. Wheeler at Coppock. visit to Mrs L E Bradford. New cornet band instruments tested by Prof Langenberger in Columbus Junction. Mr and Mrs 8S Love left for Mexico Mo to visit daughter Mrs J D Harding. Junior League group of 52 had a picnic at Townsend pasture. John Laird of Eldon visited his son Dr H A Laird.

Nel Pearson Washington Normal Institute T. ¥. Wickham, Jr Chicago Harry B. A. Beach & Co EB. W. Spessard James Wheeler Babe Coppock L. EB. Bradford Langenberger Columbus Junction R. Love J. D. Harding Mexico Junior League Townsend Pasture John Laird Eldon H. A. Laird

Mrs. Bingham Delivers Talk on Japan Art and Culture

Wednesday afternoon at 4 30 Mrs Bingham addressed an interested audience on Japan Her Art Customs and Religion She traced her interest to the Columbian World’s Fair and the Japan exhibit telling how artisans labored to create beautiful works of art The talk offered insights to inspire further study and will be part of the Chauntaquita program with Mrs Bingham as a featured speaker

Waterloo Bingham Japan

To Keep the School or Teach the School Lecture

Mrs. Mitchell delivers an address on educational purpose at the Normal Institute. A diamond ring is presented to Miss Hughes as a token of remembrance. Miss Wray discusses the value of a child focusing on body mind and soul and parental cooperation.

Miss Patterson Hattie Moore Mitchell Stein Loch Lomond Dickens Sam

Pleasant Plains WMS cancels July meeting

Chautauqua season prompts no July gathering for the Pleasant Plains Woman’s Missionary Society. Johnson bakery advertises cakes and pies. Dr. S W Huston, recent state university medical graduate, visits family and may practice in Perry Iowa. Ruth Warren of Red Cloud Nebraska visits sister Emeline Warren. Colenso Hotel shoe shiner advertised. Red Cloud area bakery goods promotion noted.

Pleasant Plains Ruth Warren Red Cloud, Nebr City Miss Emeline Warren

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