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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1906
Page
5
Iowa Weather Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Tuesday. Colder air moves into eastern and central portions tonight with gradual temperature rise expected on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
the Evening Journal
Iowa
Revival at Baptist church reaches peak under Dite McMasters
The Baptist church hosts an ongoing revival with Rev. Dite McMasters and Rev. John Hastie leading. Hastie delivered two moving sermons as the weeklong services continue at 7:30 each evening. No baptism took place yesterday due to the pastor's absence, but several candidates will be baptized tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Dite McMasters
John Hastie
Hastie
Riverside attorney visits city on business
Atty. H. L. Swift of Riverside spent the day in the city on business, meeting with local officials and discussing upcoming projects. He noted possible collaborations with area firms and left promising prospects for arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atty. H. L. Swift
Riverside
Local notices of travel, visits, and staff change in Ainsworth area
Several residents travel for business to Delta Fairfield West Chester and Columbus Junction. Visitors include Miss Stella Dolan and Miss Effie Nelson. James Ward nears recovery after surgery in Iowa City. Johnnie Miller joins The Journal as reporter and solicitor replacing B. J. Ragan on layoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Dolan
Fairfield
McElhinney
Chas. Needham
Sigourney
Della Tomlinson
West Chester
Frank Stewart
Jake B. Spencer
Warren Parrow
Alosworth
Hortense Benn
Ains Worth
S. Radcliffe
Fairfield House
Brighton
Jed Smith
Richland
Pats
Effie Nelson
Keota
Olive Kite
Johnnie Miller
Journal Force
B. J. Ragan
Don’t Shiver Plunge In For Coal Says Ad Vice
A cautionary ad urges buyers not to rush into coal purchases during a strike. It claims uneasiness about shortages may ease with fresh mined stock rather than relying on stock coal, implying better quality and price.
The County News Accidents Deaths Births and Marriages
Report highlights recent local incidents including a pair of traffic accidents, a brief obituary noting a resident's passing, a birth announcement, and a marriage notice recorded by the paper’s staff from county records and community submissions.
Richmond Notes From 1906 Local Life In Town
Dr Chittum treats a badly mashed finger for August Kern. New school directors Jos Saforek and John Lemley elected. Harriett Barger dies after two years illness. Egypt school closes for spring vacation. Frank Jellin travels to Burling ton for son Frankie. Tony Kupka ill for weeks. Anthony Vacha hosts company. Licile and Melvin Schnoebelen visit Grandma Schmidt. Viola Friese visits Grandma Morhatfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chittum
August Kern
Jos. Holub
Iowa City
John Chez
Jos. Kos
Kate Shalla
Jos Saforek
John Lemley
Dee Work
Miss Grady
Albers
Council Bluff
Harriett Barger
Brack Barger
Frank ‘Lellin
Burlington
Frankie
Joe Kohlicek
Texas
Ake Frank
Tony Kupka
Egypt
Anthony Vacha
Tony Escher
Licile
Melvin Schnoebelen
Grandma Schmidt
Viola Friese
Kalona
Morhatfer
Local Social and Civic Happenings in West Chester Area
In West Chester and surrounding areas on March 17 residents list illnesses with Mrs Isaiah Oldfield and Mrs Lon Fleming among the sick. Election at Lexington-West Chester Tele phone Co meeting. A E Adams elected director and I Oldfield re elected. Postings note mail carrier E E Wolff praised for steady spring trips. Families visited kin in Ainsworth and Orville Dayton home. Community groups report small turnout for school election with ten votes. Several residents attend funerals and birthdays. eggs shipped despite rough roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaiah Oldfield
Lon Fleming
Lissa Adams
Evra Gardner
West Chester
Pat’’ Crawford
Wellman
East Road
A. E. Adams
I. Oldfield
EE. Wolff
Will Wallace
Ainsworth
Lexington-West Chester Telephone Co
Long Wire
D. H. Tipton
Ezra Gardner
W. E. Page
Orville Dayton
Lexington Aid Society
Bruce Gardner
County atlas delivery and Riverside visitors reported
Dave Yoder is delivering county atlases this week in the area. Saville and his wife from Riverside are visiting the C. H. Carr family at the Commercial hotel this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Yoder
Saville
Wife
Riverside
C. H. Carr
Commercial Hotel
Riverside visitor returns from Oklahoma claim in Beaver county
DD J Godrove of Riverside visits family here after wintering in Oklahoma where he filed a claim in Beaver county. Four drinks Saturday and Sunday fill city treasury with about 15 dollars. Tony Harvey resumes activity after hand injury. Mayor Gus Klokenteger suffers a painful shin carbuncle as city election nears with two tickets: citizens led by Klokenteger and peoples led by H Carr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DD. J. Godrove
Riverside
Oklahoma
Beaver County
Tony Harvey
Citizens
Gus Klokenteger
Peoples
H. Carr
Local visitors and social rounds reported
March 19 notes show Mr. and Mrs. Charles Anderson visiting in Washinon. Roy and Daisy King returned from Washington. Rev. R. E. Tennant left for a Kansas business trip. Wm. Bailey and others attend county affairs. The Misses McKee Jacobs and Maxwell host a St Patrick party at Mrs. Wortman with twelve guests and green decor. Cecil Manners returns from Washington. Calvin and Andrew Conn visit Olds and Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Anderson
Washinon
Nick Roth
Wayland
David Fishburn
Roy
Daisy King
Washington
RE. L.tennant
Kansas
Wm. Bailey
W. A. Harper
J. B. McCoy
Calvin
Andrew Conn
Olds and Wayne
Cecil Manners
H. Manners
McKee
Jacobs
Maxwell
St. Patrick’s
Doctors Puzzled by Vanceboro Man’s Narrow Recovery
Kenneth Melver of Vanceboro Maine credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his life after severe throat inflammation and lung congestion left three doctors doubtful. The medicine cures worst coughs colds bronchitis tonsillitis and la grippe and is guaranteed at J H Stewarts drug store with a trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Melver
Vanceboro
Npt
J. H. Stewart's
Tria Bottie
Ladies Aid Meeting At Parsonage Tomorrow
The Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church will meet tomorrow afternoon at the parsonage at 2:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society of the
Methodist Church
Tomoree
Fortnightly club events mark evening gatherings
A group of youths will enjoy a spread at Mrs. E B McConaughy home in honor of Miss Carrie Hamilton. The Fortnightly club musical department will meet at Miss Jessie Sage home on East Main Street this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E .B. McConaughy
Carrie Hamilton
Miss Aner Gardner Hosts G T Club Gathering
Miss Aner Gardner will entertain G T club members tomorrow evening at her home on West Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aner Gardner
G. T. Club
West Main Street
Home Guards Hold Regular Evening Meeting with Initiation Candidates
The Home Guards will meet this evening with two candidates for initiation. Full attendance is desired to proceed with the ceremony and selections.
Two Cows Killed by Rock Island Train Near City
J A McCoy lost two cows this morning after they strayed from his farm toward the Rock Island passenger train No 3 passing east of the city. He attempted to steer them away at Fleming crossing but the cattle guard failed due to snow. The train struck and killed both cattle. McCoy was only slightly injured when his pony threw him. Loss estimated at about 890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. McCoy
Rock Island
Mr. McCoy
Marion Avenue
Fleming Crossing
Post Regular Meeting With War Experiences Talk
Regular meeting of the Post set for tomorrow evening. Messrs. Henry Stichter and George Nisle will recount their war experiences in an address likely to draw a large audience. J. M. Thompson, P. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Messrs
Henry Stichter
George Nisle
J. M. Thompson
P. C
Rob Shaw takes job in Trenton with master carpenter W. J. McAdams
Rob Shaw left this morning for Trenton Missouri to begin work for master carpenter W. J. McAdams of Rock Island. Ben Marshall arrived from Muscatine this morning and departed for Oskaloosa where he serves as OU express agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob Shaw
Trenton
W. J. McAdams
Rock Island
Ben Marshall
Muscatine
Oskaloosa
Remodeling at R. Stuart & Son Meat Market Receives Praises
R. Stuart & Son have finished remodeling their meat market north of the square corner and added new lace and pen indleum on the floor. Todd Stuart departs Wednesday with his family for a California home. Oliver Farris shows marked improvement after a stroke last week. W. ht. Jeffrey and J. T. Matthews plan a business trip to the Loon Creek district in Canada tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Stuart & Son
Todd Stuart
California
W. Ht. Jeffrey
J. T. Matthews
Loon Creek District
Canada
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