Washington Ten Years Ago Opens Plan for Spring Mercantile Opening
A note from a decade past recalls Washington merchants planning a spring opening after a successful last year. A Commercial Club meeting is set for Wednesday at noon to discuss details. A separate item reports Albert Hopkins wounded by a stray bullet near the reservoir while boys fired at a target. The incident notes the bullet passed through his overcoat and clothing. Also mentioned is I W Cook of Oskaloosa urging Iowa to call Washington the cleanest city with Mayor Glasgow rebutting. Reister reelected Washington fire chief for eighth term with officers elected: Asa B Jones Donald Bell Frank Casey Pollock Wallace G C Springman H H Reister James Casey R H McCarty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants of Washington
Commercial Club
Albert Hopkins
Oskaloosa
I. W. Cook
Iowa
J. B. Glasgow
Washington
Louck and Co. Sells to Jones and Co. at South Marion Ave
A deal transfers Louck and Co. ownership to Jones and Co. at the current South Marion Avenue location. Earnest Louck W. J. Keifer and Blaine Holmes are part of Louck and Co. and will announce a new site soon.
Jury Scandal in St. Paul Prompts Deliberation Arrangements
A jury scandal in St. Paul worries county officers as mixed juries remain unseparated during deliberations. A long case with seven women and five men jurors sparked calls for room segregation amid jealous spouses. Journal party honors Journal staff and wives with costumes depicting local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Christian convention to meet March 5 and 26
The Christian convention will be held here on March 5 and 26. More than 100 delegates are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. BE
McClean Sues Dr Sam Mee Clean over Gun Invention
Dr McClean sues Sam Mee Clean alleging rights to a famous Lewis Machine gun invention. McClean, once a local physician, recalls his earlier demonstrations with General Joe Wheeler at a regional chautauqua about fifteen years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClean
Sam MeeClean
Gen
Joe Wheeler
Chautauqua
Deaths of Week Report From Local and Nearby Areas
Mrs Catherine Streb about seventy was found dead at her Kalona home on March 6. Mrs Olive Jade Isbell formerly of Washington died in Denver Colorado on February 97 aged ninety seven. William Harter of Crawfordsville aged forty five was found dead by the road with a bullet in his temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Streb
Kalona
Olive Jade Isbell
Washington
Denver
Cololado
William Harter
Crawfordsville
Women’s Relief Corps Meets in Columbus Junction
The Women’s Relief Corps held a meeting at the I C O F hall Friday afternoon. Mr and Mrs John Schlichting visited relatives in Springfield Missouri. Next club gathering is March 16 with talks on Famous Bridges of the World and Homes of Famous Americans. Nearby residents and candidates for Cotter consolidated school director posts are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Mch
Women's Relief Corps
I. C. O. FP. Hall
John Schlichting
Springfield
William Gilkey
Charles Jennings
T. N.o'neill
W. R. Luckey
Iowa City
Dessa Schabilion
Davenport
D. A. Schabilion
Columbus City
Ray Lewis
Karl
Lone Tree
G. C. Duncan
J. J. Jenkins
Cotter Consolidated School
Illness Strikes Crawfordsville Residents in March
Miss Nellie Manner reports Mrs. Will Wooley fell ill with flu and high fever, while Mrs. Harley Rhea battles lingering flu and a worrying headache. Mrs. T. H. Riley travels to Olds to care for Mrs. DeYarman, who is very sick, as spring approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Will Wooley
Harley Rhea
T. H. Riley
DeYarman
Olds
Neighbors Share Snow, Lindbergh News, and Local honors
Bitter cold Saturday finds residents shoveling snow while talk swirls around the Lindbergh kidnapping and recovery hopes. The column notes the first Ainsworth Taka club, a Baptist ministers wife organizing efforts, local social tales, and a garden anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Liss Young.
Not Here But There: China, Russia, and U S Politics Blend
The item notes Tang Chi Shui and Dong Chao yuan defying orders to evacuate forts during retreat urging continued resistance. It cites Russia drafting a five year plan with specialists in 1933, a volcanic eruption in progress, and a black sand storm in Argentina. It covers public figures including Mayor Jimmy Walker, Governor Murray, and Ambassador nominees, plus social gossip on Mount Vernon and other era topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tang Chi-Shui
Dong Chao-yuan
Echoes of an Episcopal Choir from Burlington’s past
A nostalgic reminiscence of the Episcopal Choir with members the Dyes Raguets Russells and Waltons. It recalls Percy the young soprano, Joe the organ pumper, and Mrs Dye the choir leader. The piece notes social Guild events, marriages, and the 1905 1906 era picture now damaged.
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Episcopal
Dye’s
Russells
Waltons
Walton
Percy
Joe
Dye
Templetons
Bruce Wilson
Henry Russell
Bruce
R. M. Wilson
Dodo
Ted Michels
Jones
Broadgates
Mrs. Jones
Arrow Shots From Alex Miller's Pen
A collection of wry observations on manners and society. The quirks of men and women, pride, gossip, and everyday behavior are noted with dry humor and a punchy, old fashioned newspaper voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Miller
Wrigley Jr Death Prompts Funeral Debate
The passing of Wm. Wrigley Jr. sparked debate over a lavish funeral with a eulogy. Despite a spotless reputation, critics note his life reflected a modern pagan view, while Rev. John Crippen Evans praised him as a boy at seventy and hailed such attainment as a priestly aim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Wrigley, Jr
John Crippen Evans
St. Chrysostom's
Sousa and Band Concert at Graham Opera House 1898
Remembered here is the 1898 Sousa band concert at the Graham Opera House on February 12. Manager Warren Moore secured ads from local merchants like Harmon Eichelberger Co and J. E. Keck Florist. soloist Maude Reese Davis and Arthur Pryor thrilled the audience. The Stars and Stripes Forever led the program. The piece highlights the era’s patriotic fervor and the lasting memory of the Evening Journal as a constant local institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Phillip Sousa
Graham Opera House
Belle Smith
Warren Moore
Opera
Harmon Eichelberger and Co
North Side
Crawford
Howard Sitler
M Lombardo
Nick
Hotel Allen
Moore's
JE. C. Keck
Stuart and Sons
East Side
Chas. Saling
R. F. Smith
Windsor
Colenso
Washington House
Civic Hotel
S. Neiswanger and Sons
Lafayette House
Encorce
Maude Reese Davis
Arthur Pryor
Sousa
Mabel Dewey
Jennie Hoyle
Washington
Evening Journal
Kalona Items Tell Of School Meet and Local Moves
Kalona notes report a school of instruction led by Maud Lavelle from Belle Plaine, with reflection on religious papers, plus local visits and moves. Notables include the Figgins family illness, T H Lahey and Gertrude Washington trip, and families Hershberger Wisher Mellinger and Presley Figgins relocating their homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Figgins
Des Moines
Carrie Bailey
Washington
Presley P Figgins
T. H. Lahey
Gertrude
Mary Mahan
Dessie Figgins
Kalona
Harry Mellinger
Arizona
Ed Hershberger
Dan Wisher
Fire destroys Congress Hotel in Mech 11 event
Fire at the Congress Hotel and the old Journal building caused extensive damage on Mech 11. Oil furnace ignition hampered control, with the Recreation club and Karmel Korn shop also burned. losses likely insured except club equipment. Notable onlookers included Mrs. Carrie Smythe Hordridge of Vinton and Mrs. Virginia Warfel who arrived from Caldwell Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Journal
Mech
Karmel Korn
Recreation Club
Carrie Smythe Horridge
Vinton
Frank Bell
Virginia Wallace Warfel
Caldwell
Kansas
California
Verne Kerr
Mr. Warfel
New York
Congress Hotel
A Disagreeable Fellow and Wine’s Ill Effect
Dr Johnson noted Adam Smith appeared disagreeable after wine, remarking drinking does not improve conversation. It alters the mind so you are pleased with any conversation as James Boswell’s Journal records the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor Johnson
Adam Smith
James Bosewell
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C. A. Speer
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F. W. Eastwood
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North Iowa Ave
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J. W. Scott
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Thornton
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George ‘Askea
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Perry
Charles M. Denison
Citizen's Reconstruction Organization
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