Local notes from May 3 People and events across communities
May 3 posts report Mrs A M Gardner returning from Wellman to visit kin. Horses and cattle trades noted while churches, homes and visitors—Gardner, Limerman, Mace, Adams, Hanna, Walker—are mentioned. Business figures include Conner of the Wash Democrat and Freeland’s Washington trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Gardner
Oington
Wellman
James I
J. A. Limerman
Mr. Gardner
Tipton
Leedy
Arthur Durst
Roy Gardner
Lissa Adams
Kinross
Conner
Wash- Democrat
Thee
Reed
J. M. Mace
Thrape
West Chester
Wahl & Snider
N. B. Gardner
Local injuries noted after Tuesday night event
Albert Dann gave a chance at Ao Reiner's Tuesday night. Nelson Payne recovered from a Sunday gash to his head and is able to get along. Joan Hise's eldest daughter fell from a wagon Sunday afternoon injuring her arm at the elbow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Dann
Ao Reiner
Nelson Payne
Joan Hise
King
Local Visitors Include Wm Beamer and J Freeland
May 1 notes Mr. William Beamer of Washington a business visitor in town. Also Mr. J Freeland of Columbus Junction who has been visiting his brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Beamer
Wash
J. Freeland
Columbus Junction
May 4 social visitors listed in Washington area
May 4 notes list guests and visitors including Miss Katherine Hopen gardner of Washington at her cousin Mrs. R. G. Kelsey home. Rev Tennant and Wm Tabor of Burlington visit Rev BE Tennant. John Hanna of Keota visits Guy Dillon. Rev Williamson and Mr Alexander of Burlington were here between trains inspecting churches. Dr G F Niblock visits Washington. Care-away club entertained by Mrs H C Hull. Ed McFarland listed as Washington resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Hopengardner
Washington
R. G. Kelsey
L. Tennant
Wm. Tabor
Burlington
BE. L. Tennant
John Hanna
Keota
Guy Dillon
A. Paisley
Win- Held
G. F. Niblock
H. C. Hull
Ed McFarland
Anniversary of T M Reynolds Store Expansion Plan
T M Reynolds, Washington furniture man and undertaker, marks five years in business today. He reports strong trade growth, plans to extend his rear two story building, expand stock, and improve services for fall purchases, aiming to meet county demand for finer furniture and modern undertaker facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Reynolds
Washington
The Death of North Washington Was Reared Here
Local obituaries note the death of a North Washington native who grew up in the community. The brief item identifies the deceased and recalls ties to the area.
Arrests, death tolls, and a town funeral headline
Milwaukee and Chicago police arrest Henry G. Goll a former bank official accused of embezzling over 100000. A Milwaukee widow Mrs Sara Genevra McCaw dies of tuberculosis at 1 45 am after four decades in public schools including Centennial principalship from 1880s to 1900s. Funeral set for tomorrow at 2 pm from her residence with Rev F O Ross officiating Elm Grove Cemetery burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Henry G. Gol
First National Bank
Chicago
Goll
Frank G. Bigelow
United States
H. K. Butterfield
Bigelow
Sara Genevra McCaw
John Lackey
Washington
Lackey
County Normal
Centennial School
David McCaw
Hanover
Margaret
Genevra Lee
Clara Laurene
Genevra
John M. Lytle
Mary Howie
Lincoln
Nebr
McCaw
First United Presbyterian Church
City
F. O. Ross
Elm Grove Cemetery
Keota Visit List Features Dayton Family Guests
May 4 details Mrs J D Dayton and her son with Miss Jennie Cook visiting friends in Keota today. Also listed are Mrs Joe Limerman and Mrs Walter Boyer as Keota visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Dayton and Son
Jennie Cook
Keota
Joe Limerman
Walter Boyer
Local residents and visitors fill town events this week
May 4 saw Dr. KB Jenkins of Washington delivering a professional call here on Tuesday. Miss Mary Robertson traveled to West Chester for a brief visit. Richland youths attended the Tuesday evening dance. Mr. Scoles of Oskaloosa arrived to develop a home talent play. Mrs. Ashby and Gerald came from Washington this morning. Rev. Brownell of Monmouth visited friends this past week. George Mitchell returned from a two week vacation at his Muscatine home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KB. Rk. Jenkins
Washington
Mary Robertson
West Chester
Richland
Scoles
Oskaloosa
Small tornado hits Keota damages church and sheds
A wind storm swept Keota at 1 am injuring the new Catholic church area. The church moved on its foundation a few inches, the chimney blew off, sheds holding materials were blown down and plastering cracked. Minor damage to several small buildings in the north part of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Vermilio the Magician in May Display Windows
The New York Store presents Vermilio the magician for two days starting May 5 in costume performing Japanese magic and Hindoo black art. The act features the instantaneous growth of a 3 foot Hindoo bush from a planted seed with real flowers given to ladies in the store. Free to all in Washington. Father Sueppel left for Tipton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Vermilio
Washington
New Time Card Changes Rumored for Rock Island Trains
A new Rock Island time card will go into effect soon with uncertain changes rumored. Speculation includes a Sunday passenger train to Oskaloosa and return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Oskaloosa
Pleasant social rounds noted in Southwest Washington
Last evening at their new Southwest Washington home residents hosted a series of social and organizational events. Invitations asked delegates to P. E. O. to inform Mrs Ida Bell of travel by train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ida Bell
Burglary Suspects Escape After Shooting of Special Officer
Special Officer Rafferty was shot while confronting three burglars at Brennan lumber yards in St. Paul. He was hospitalized at St. Joseph's and not expected to survive as the assailants fled the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Rafferty
Brennan Lumber Yards
St. Joseph's Hospital
California Excursions to Los Angeles San Francisco and California
starting April 10 the Rock Island offers round trip excursions to Los Angeles San Francisco and California Jointa for 855 65. travel is via any route in and out by any route. pickup in Washington and return to destination in California. contact agents by phone write or wire for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Rock Island
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Washington
H. W. Russel
See Marbourg IHle lwick for feed
Feed reference notes to contact Marbourg and Ihle lwick at telephone 268 84 with feeding details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marbourg & Ihle Lwick
King Edward Watches Pictures in Paris Saloons
King Edward spent the morning in Paris saloons inspecting the pictures and lunched with the Marquis de Kreteuil before continuing private visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Edward
Marquis de Kreteuil
Methodist Society to Meet in Ladies Parlor Tomorrow
The W. F. M. S. of the Methodist church will gather in the ladies parlor tomorrow at 2 30 in the afternoon. Full attendance is requested. O Mr and Mrs John Schenefelt hosted the clerks of the New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Alberson
The
Methodist Church
John Schenefelt
New York
Local Couples Wed in Washington County Ceremonies
Justice A. 8. Folger united two Washington county pairs in wedding ceremonies. William Kelley and Rhoda Ayres wed in Kalona at 2 PM while W A Raymond and Leaunia Kephart married in Highland township at 3 PM. Oscar Wolf secretly wed Mary Schoenfield in Chicago and returns with his bride to town amid congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice A
Also Mentioned on This Page
the County News
Journal
Lexington
E. 8
Freeland
W. A. Walker
Frank Chihak
EB. R. McBride
Wm. Taylor
Lewis Evans
Richmond
Ainsworth
Smith
Cash Grocery
Camphbell
Dell H. Duncan
Crawfordsville
T. M. Reynolds, the Furniture Man
Undertak
North
Henry G. Goll
Omcer
Thirtieth Street
Father Sueppel
Portieres
Brussels
Lowa
Iowa
Frances Cowan
Emerson
Ladies’ Benevolent Society of the Presbyterian Church
L. S. Patterson
West Main Street
Hazel Mount
Iowa Avenue
Entre Nous
Mm Society
Bessie Curran
Oscar Wolf
Mr. Wolf
Nativity Catholic Church
Mary Schoenfield
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