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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1906

Page

5

Base Ball Talk and April Coal Home Run Prompt

The fragment hints at baseball talk and a April coal themed prompt with the phrase home run. Marion T Anderson is mentioned as a person.

Death of Charles McClintock Shocks Eureka Neighborhood

The Eureka area mourns Charles McClintock who died last Saturday evening. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon with many locals in attendance. The report also notes sled traffic on nearby roads and visits by Thomas Waters to West Chester, along with local school directors for Shiloh Eureka Franklin and Gray districts.

Eureka Charles McClintock Charles Thomas Waters van Sickle and Wm. Hesseltine Jim Benda Shiloh Franklin Gray Districts

Local visits and gatherings reported in Newton and West Chester area

Mr and Mrs Andy McGuire and Mr and Mrs Dave Beenblossom visited Newton Benson home on Wednesday. Newton Noacker was a West Chester visitor Thursday. Earl Smith sawed wood for Miles Hole Monday afternoon. Messrs Wm Palmer and Frank Proby were Washington visitors Wednesday. The Mutual Telephone Line Co held a meeting Thursday afternoon at the Prairie Flower schoolhouse. T B Thrasher delivered hogs to Sapane of West Chester on Thursday.

Andy McGuire Dave Beenblossom Newton Benson Newton Noacker West Chester Earl Smith Miles Hole Messrs Wm. Palmer Frank Proby Washington Mutual Telephone Line Co Prairie Flower T. B. Thrasher Sapane Thursay

Local Travelers and Visits Reported

March 16 notes show Mrs A H Hewitt and her son visiting her mother Mrs Lt J Beard in Morning Sun. Mr and Mrs J L Strain returned from a visit to W L Strain in Washington. Richard Donaldson traveled to Orion to visit his mother Mrs E M Donaldson. Miss Gertrude Beard returned from Morning Sun. Miss Grace Smith traveled to Bardolph. Chas W Edgington visited Burlington for business. Mrs White of Washington spent time with A V Boileau.

A. H. Hewitt Morning Sun J. Beard J. L. Strain W. L. Strain Washington Richard Donaldson Orion, Lr E. M. Donaldson Gertrude Beard Mrs. Hewitt Grace Smith Bardolph

Local Digest of Movements and Church Services

March 16 notes list Mrs John’s Long and Oral en route to Wyman, Mrs M D Yard returning from Washington, Mrs Pearl Ullrich visiting Washington, George Shaner back from Letts, Mrs A R Allen traveling to Warsaw to see a 90 year old mother, Fred Sipe and Chas Rogers at county seat. Church items report Methodist services both morning and evening on Sunday with sermons on Carnal versus Spiritual and The Religion for Today, U P Sabbath school at 10, communion prelim, Young peoples society at 6330 Christ's Life. no evening sermon.

John'z Long Oral Wyman M. D. Yard Washington Rowan Pearl Ullrich George Shaner Letts A. R. Allen Warsaw Ind Fred Sipe Chas. Rogers Methodist Church Presbyterian U. P Young Peoples’ Society Christ Mina McCleary

Bread varieties fill Vienna shop menu

The Vienna bakery offers a wide range of bread styles for all tastes. Patrons praise quality and value as patrons browse loaves, baguettes, rolls, and specialty breads across a bustling display.

Increasing church meetings draw larger crowds this week

The Baptist church revival grows each evening with Rev. John Hastie assisting the pastor. Last night’s service drew the largest congregation yet and Hastie preached a short sermon. The services continue through Sunday with a cordial public invitation. Beart’s bakery line ad notes at Johnsons tomorrow.

John Hastie South Side Baptist Church Ottumwa Iowa Baptist Church Scotchman The Hastie

Nine-Game Bowling Match Settles Iowa Championship

The Knottnerus alleys hosted a nine game series where Dave Knottnerus H Hull W B Crooks faced John Little Alex Coffman and A B Cunningham. Little Coffman and Cunningham won 4 0 72 to 4 770 led by Little with an average of 101 19 over nine games including a 246 high. Final totals: Little 1720 Coffman 1665 Cunningham 1587. Grand total for the three per side 4 972. Also a medical pitch for Dr Kings New Life Pills.

Southeastern Iowa Knottnerus David Koottnerus H. ©. Hull W. B. Crooks John Little Alex Coffman A. B. Cunningham Johonie Little Little Coffman Cunningham Dave Knottnerus Lia A. ©. Hull

Letter From Up the Line Describes March 1906 Train Journey

E. E. Reynolds writes Mary George from Harvey North Dakota on March 13 1906 detailing a stormy day with heavy snow and subzero temps. He describes delays in Minneapolis and Inderlio loading horses and mules, meeting family members, and uncertainties about continuing toward Wilcox North Portal with emigrants and car congestion.

Mary George E. E. Reynolds Harvey North Dakota Minneapolis Wednesda Inderlio Pnute Charlie Alice Wilcox North Portal Minneapolis Hk. E. Reynolds

At the Old Cross Roads Opens Tour Stop in Washington

Washington audiences will see the southern play At the Old Cross Roads on Thursday night March 22. The story unfolds near Natchez Mississippi with picturesque scenery and colorful characters. The production has toured for five years and is presented by the American company.

Washington Old Cross Roads Natchez, Miss

Theater Review Highlights Rich Cast and Scenery

Theater-goers enjoy a deeply human story with bright comedy lines and wide appeal. The original 25 member cast is retained including Estha Williams and James M. Brophy in their roles with special scenery provided. Johnson bakery offers sweet rolls and coffee cakes alongside other bakery goods.

Estha Williams James M. Brophy The Johnson Bakery

Miss Mabel Harrison Guest at Rest Room

Miss Mabel Harrison of Winfield was an out of town guest registered at the Rest Room today.

Mabel Harrison Winfield

Bucklens Arnica Salve Cures Piles Burns and More

The ointment claims to heal piles as cured for E R Mulford of Watersboro Pennsylvania and treats burns sores boils ulcers wounds chilblains and salt rheum. It is sold for 25 cents at Stewarts Drug.

Bucklen E. R. Mulford

Local Notes and Visits Across Town

Wm. Rowan shows improvement after illness. Burlington timetable changes noted. Miss EMe Van Sickle of West Chester in the city. Miss Esther Maxwell of Wheatland Iowa visiting. Mrs. R. T. McCall Sr and Miss Agnes Hughes arrived from Chicago. Miss Teresa Swift to Richland to nurse a sick child. Mrs. Stanton arrived from Washington DC for a visit at the J. Wilson home. RK. M. Crail and Geo. Crayne visiting trades in the city. Nathan Lyne leaves for Rock Island to visit parents. Miss Gertrude Smith returns from Cedar Falls after state normal work. Mrs. Nancie Quinn and children depart for St Louis after weeks with the Donovan family. J. S. Kephart learns of grandchildren Cariton and Carlyn Rathmell illness in Kremlin Oklahoma. Mrs. Kephart leaves for Kremlin. The children have pneumonia.

Esther Maxwell Wheatland Iowa R. T. McCall, Sr Agnes Hughes Chicago

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