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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1905
Page
5
News of the day from community correspondents covers accidents deaths and local events. Readers learn what happened where and who was involved in a concise daily recap.
March 21 reports show Mr. and Mrs. Norm Pratt and family visiting John Pratt. Mrs. Samuel McKee and Mrs. Getty of Wisconsin visited Elmer Kephart. Mrs. Tom Nicholson and Defiance Iowa relatives arrived for an extended visit. Mrs. Villa Swift grew very ill but improved. Miss Hattie Pratt from Cambridge Illinois visited with John Pratt. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Kephart visited Andy Corbin. Mrs. George Benson stays with her father while Mrs Nicholson travels to see Mrs. MacLear in Ankeny Iowa.
March 22 in Parry area reports visits by W A McCall and J E Peck in Washington. Miss Stella Welch visits Winfield. Jennie McRoberts and Will V McFadden to wed in Columbus City with Rev S D McFadden officiating. Reception tomorrow at James McFadden home east of town. G W Nicolaus and Capt J W Harper guests today. Carrie Colthurst travels to Monmouth for Monmouth wedding. Clyde McFadden from Des Moines attends. R S McCleary at Pearson Jackson wedding in Ainsworth. J A Hawthorne on business in Washington. Holmes Shaffer wedding this evening at 7 30 with reception tomorrow at John Shaffer home.
March 22 report lists Mrs C G Hulick and her daughter Doris along with Miss Florence Porter as passengers. The fragment notes their involvement in a flight or voyage itinerary.
A persuasive appeal from a tailoring shop declares its aim to please young men by showcasing styles and materials. Local notices report social events, arrivals, illnesses, births, marriages, plus farming and market notes from Oskaloosa Herald dated March 20.
Caution against mercury based catarrh ointments warns that mercury harms smell and the whole system. Recommends Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio, noting no mercury and internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Genuine product assurances and price 75 cents.
Local column highlights bakery offerings at the Vienna bakery with butter Scotch snaps and macaroons. Numerous residents travel to Columbus Junction and Keota for business, visits, and funerals, while others attend weddings and school breaks. A Rock Island depot dining room serves the Tulsa special train in a brisk 25 minutes.
Dr Louis Harding and Mrs A E Hofer and son Lyle from Solon arrived to attend the Pearson-Jackson wedding. Mrs N F Wood of Washington visited her son Frank Wood. Mrs E B Brown died at home this morning, survived by husband and two daughters.Mar 22 notes visitors and travel amid family gatherings.
The funeral for W. J. McConahey occurred this morning at the family residence on East Jefferson Street. Rev. F. O. Ross led the service with the Second United Presbyterian choir singing. Interment is postponed to tomorrow at 9:30 as son Merle cannot arrive until this evening.
Fred Shaffer and Ella Holmes received a license to wed yesterday. Miss Anna White county superintendent continues serious illness at home on West Burlington Street. Fairfield Journal, March 20.
A brief ad urges customers to call Telephone No 78 for premium bakery items and first class service. It positions the bakery as ready to take orders and answer questions by phone.
Irresolution avoided for parents as Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is promoted for children with safe relief. The ad also touts Nickel Plate Road trains with vestibuled sleeping cars, dining service, and low rates between Chicago, Cleveland, Buffalo, New York, Boston, and intermediary points with schedules and agent contact details.
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