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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1905
Page
4
HASKINS Local Notes and Movements
May 3. James F. Fintley serves as night operator. John A. Houseal visited Columbus City on business. Busby sent hogs to Chicago via Chas. Saling in town on business. Laura Crozier teaches instrumental music. John Stafford moved into the hotel. J. B. Emmons returned to Haskins from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Fintley
John A. Houseal
Columbus City
Busby
Chicago
Local residents’ weekend travels and visits
May 2 reports list Miss Vernie Dierdoff’s return from Kansas. Glenn Kirkpatrick traveled from Lone Tree, returning home Sunday. A. C. Sleichter and family visited Iowa City, while Miss Girtler made a two day trip there. Herman and Olive Ferrebee returned from California, and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Gardner came back from Morse Iowa. Charity Kisor visited from Iowa City and returned home Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernie Dierdoff
Kansas
Glenn Kirkpatrick
Lone Tree
A. C. Sleichter
Iowa City
Girtler
Herman
Olive Ferrebee
California
J. W. Gardner
Morse
Iowa
Charity Kisor
Ainsworth Notes and Local Movements
May 3 report from Ainsworth notes Carrie Hamilton returning from Washington after a visit with Dr. H B Hamilton. Freeland of Columbus Junction arrives to visit EB Freeland and stay at the J E Freeland home. Lewis Evans sells 240 acre farm to Joe Jones for 85 an acre and plans to move to California. Hull and Vandorn attend a bank meeting in town. Mrs David Thompson is listed among the sick. J B Hardin and daughter Carrie spend time with M A Hardin in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Hamilton
P. Vandorn
Cotter
David Thompson
J. BR. Hardin
Carrie
M. A. Hardin
Washington
Bradford Visit: Washington Couple at L. E. Bradford Home
Mr and Mrs Miles Bradford of Washington visited yesterday at the residence of L E Bradford. The brief social call highlights a family gathering in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Miles Bradford
Washington
L. E. Bradford
Pleasant Hill Socials and Church Notes Spread of School Event
Pleasant Hill activities include visits by Mr. and Mrs. Norm Pratt from Pekin and numerous local calls. Teachers from Heights school hosted a memorable spread with male guests noted for quality. The Girls' Missionary Circle gathers at Mrs. W. H. Hughes home, Ready Maids plan next gathering, and Queen Esther Circle set a Thursday meeting. A small party at Mr. and Mrs. DeDuncan’s featured a light luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heights
Girls’ Missionary Circle of
The
Presbyterian Church
W. H. Hughes
East Jefferson Street
Queen Esther
Methodist Church
Florsie Adams
Mariel
Sarah Emmons
Everette Shearer
Stanley Logan
Glen Pope
Mrs. de Duncan
South Marion Avenue
Miss Lena Boyd Honored Visit From Denver Kinsfolk
Society items note Miss Mabel and Boyd entertaining friends at their west city home for cousin Miss Lena Boyd of Denver. Catholic church bans read for Miss Celia Beasty and Mr Frank Bruty. Hersie Curran hosts Entre Nous club. G T club ladies visit Miss Lucy Johnson at Andersons. Lombardo Bros advertises ice cream and fruits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel and
Boyd
Lena Boyd
Denver
Pleasant Plains
Celia Beasty
Frank Bruty
Hersie Curran
Washington
G. T. Club
Lucy Johnson
J. T. Anderson
East Washington Street
Fannie Shearer Stichter
St. Paul
Hotel Colenso
Lombardo Bros
Jury awards defendant in Witteman case verdict
The jury, consisting of Ed Knupp J Nisle Riley Miller Join Belvile R D Lemon and G G Sigler, yesterday evening returned a verdict for the defendant in the McCollum and Cherryholmes versus Don Witteman case after two days of trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mersrs
Ed Knupp
J. G. Nisle
Riley Miller
Join Belvile
R. D. Lemon
G. G. Sigler
McCollum & Cherryholmes
Don Witteman
McCutcheon Accepts Post With G. H. Pierce in Manila
George McCutcheon traveled to Manila Iowa last evening and will join G. H. Pierce in a new position. The move marks a career change and assimilation into local business circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McCutcheon
Manila
Iowa
G. H. Pierce
Skobeleff's Revenge A Tsar's Toast To Loftcha Hero
During the Russo Turkish war the emperor of Russia initially snubbed Skobeleff in front of the army but soon acknowledged his brilliance. After Loftcha’s storm, Sept 3, the emperor honored Skobeleff at Gorni Studen with the toast "Skobeleff, the Hero of Loftcha" sealing a grand personal reversal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sistova
Dragomiroff
Yoichine
Skobeleff
St. George
Caucasus
Central Asia
Menu
Alexander
Skobeleft
Loftcha
Gorni Studen
A Way to Baffle a Shark
The London Standard argues a swimmer can thwart a shark by waiting as the animal turns, then diving beneath it. It notes few swimmers remain calm enough to execute the move, comparing fear of sharks to fear of bulls and urging understanding of the animal’s habits to temper public aversion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Standard
The Man With No Tea in Him
A reflection on Japan’s isolation shaping realism in culture and daily life. The piece notes how homes, customs, arts, and literature reflect inward sensibilities, with peasants arranging flowers and workers showing reverence to nature. It contrasts those “with no tea” and “with too much tea” in personal drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
International Quarterly
Let them eat for God has provided enough
An Englishman questions ownership of grain on a Nile boat as birds from villages eat it. The Egyptian captain asserts ownership, cites God’s provision, and concludes both humans and birds may eat since birds cannot sow or harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nile
Egypt
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