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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1909
Page
5
Washington Iowa forecast for today and tomorrow calls for fair skies. Cooler east portions tonight. Thursday expected to be fair with rising temperatures across the state.
The ad claims the firm offers the best coal in the market today at the lowest prices. It promises readiness to adjust any issue and urges customers to call 176 for access to all the coal they want. The seller is Anderson & Wilson.
The county column reports on daily life and events in various towns, highlighting community actions, local meetings, and notable items of public interest across districts. Readers gain a snapshot of civic activity and everyday progress shaping the region.
Lee Mottet and his family plan to load a car and move to a newly purchased farm near Iowa City the following day. Alma Hoffmeister returns home to Peru Illinois after visiting her brother Paul for a month. Reverend A J Schulte of Iowa City visits Reverend B Jacopsmeiere. Olive Hoffman spends a day in Iowa City. Mrs Jos Shillig returns home to Davenport after visiting relatives.
March 1 notes: Miss Mayme Reynolds moved into J. A. Cox property recently purchased. Peter Eicher D J Boller and C Schantz return from Texas. the latter bought land. E G Rittler and family visited Ezra Eicher. Dan Orendorff family visited C M Roth. Ben Hill packed for Brighton farm purchase. L F Miller household goods sale drew a large crowd. Miller to move to Texas. Mr and Mrs Jos Good Jr visited Jacob Good. Miss Mabel Wenger visited friends in Burlington.
The Ladies Aid met with Mrs Will Saville. Mr and Mrs George Johnson visited at Louis Baker’s home. W M Tucker of Washington tended his place Thursday. Many neighbors rode to Washington Wednesday evening for a show. J and Mrs John Putman and family were surprised by friends Friday. Oyster refreshments followed music by Hulda Putman. A large group traveled to Washington Saturday. Elmer Kephart and daughter Mable and John Kephart families visited after Sunday school at John Hillhouse. Madison Tucker moved to a farm near Havrenee. Dr McLaughlin called on the Hazen home Sunday for a sick child. Several families visited John Caldwell Sunday. Will Saville's family was present. Mrs Pickens rode to Washington Monday after six weeks with her daughter Mrs Will Easter.
Mrs. Jake Richer and party. Twinam Arthur Yard Harry Bishop Mr Nicholson Peter Nicho laus and daughter Mr Rose and James Martin visited Washington today. Ill Williams arrived from air this morning. L Baird of airfield was an overnight visitor. Mrs James Kelsey and daughter May Burris left for a visit with O O Burris near Stronghurst Illinois.
The report notes a sister's funeral in Muscatine yesterday morning. Mr and Mrs Glider of Wellman were in town as business callers. George Lisle of Bloomington Illinois is in town to tend horses. Bank noted busy Monday and Tuesday with several real estate transfers completed.
Mrs R T McCall retires selling her entire stock to Mr and Mrs W H Asher of Coon Rapids Iowa. The store is a longtime city landmark with 250 trained milliners sent nationwide. The Ashers plan to take charge in about ten days with Sylvia Baker continuing to work and join a Chicago buying trip for spring stock.
Mr and Mrs Franklin Bailey of the Heights mourn the loss of their six month old son Lester Merle Bailey who died about noon yesterday after a month’s illness. Funeral services were held at the grandmother’s home this afternoon at 3 30 led by Rev Geo D Rogers and the burial was in Elm Grove cemetery. The family has the sympathy of the community in their bereavement.
Notice states the planned home talent play by Fraternal Aid members has been given up and will not be staged.
G F Anderson rode as a Davenport passenger this morning and spent the day there. Jim Daniels from West Chester arrived to spend the day in the city. Wanted fine penman either sex. work at home. call Journal. Artistic contest note promises a handsome girl and knight. Advertisement for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea from Cook Sherman at McElhinney Drug Co.
The regular city council meeting chaired by Mayor Cunningham approved minutes and bills. Washington citizens favored billiard license vote. Officers for the March 29 election were appointed in various roles across wards, with notes on upcoming city administration changes and potential complete turnover under new election law. Roy Stichter retires after ten years at the Old Reliable Place, planning to stay in work.
Roy Y. Stichter transfers ownership of the restaurant to Ila Shenefelt and Ralph Gibson. The new firm takes possession immediately and plans no radical changes, continuing as a first class restaurant with short order and regular meals, plus ice cream oysters bakery goods candies and tobacco. Neal Humble becomes assistant in waiting upon customers.
Mrs W D Shearer on sick list yesterday. Largest pie assortment in the city at the Vienna with fresh butter Scotch and ginger snaps. Marvin Dawson and Austin Sutherland travelled to Fairfield for business today. C H Bailey headed home to Ainsworth after a city visit. Mr and Mrs G H Brinton visited Verdi. stayed at J R Taylor home. Mrs R H Shafer from Brighton arrived from Sigourney to visit Geo Bereiter, then left for home. Mr and Mrs B L Miller arrived from Anamosa and will make Cedar Rapids their future home. Miss Ethel Renner of Monmouth accompanied them.
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