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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1905
Page
6
Gardner visitors and local items fill Lexington May notes
Mrs A M Gardner of Wellman arrives to spend a week with sister Mrs James. Mrs J A Limerman and Mrs C Gardner visit Tipton. Leedy loses a prized young cattle steer to lightning. Arthur Durst buys cattle from Roy Gardner. Miss Lissa Adams visits Kinross. Conner of the Wash Democrat calls on Wellman business. Mrs Thee improves after illness. Mrs J M Mace sits up, Thrape visits from West Chester. Methodist church repapering by Wahi and Snider. N B Gardner adds an elegant feature to his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Gardner
Sliince
Wellman
James
J. A. Limerman
C Gardner
Tipton
Leedy
Arthur Durst
Roy Gardner
Lissa Adams
Kinross
Conner
Wash- Democrat
Dance Event and Injuries Reported at Ao Reiner’s
Albert Dann hosted a Tuesday night dance at Ao Reiner's. Nelson Payne suffered a Sunday head gash and is recovering. Jone Hise’s eldest daughter fell from a wagon Sunday afternoon and injured her arm at the elbow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Dann
Ao Reiner
Nelson Payne
Jone Hise
Local Visitors Named From Washington and Columbus
May 4 references Mr Wm Beamer of Wash and June notes Mr J Freeland of Columbus who have been visiting his brother here, indicating a sequence of business and family travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Beamer
Wash
J. Freeland
Columbus
Washington Visitors and Local Socials Noted
Mrs. Freeland and family were passengers for Washington yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Hanna of West Chester visited with sister Mrs. Walker yesterday. Mrs. Chihak and Mrs. McBride shopped in Washington yesterday. Wm. Taylor of Washington transacted business here yesterday. Lewis Evans was a brief business visitor in Washington yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. R. Freeland
Washington
John Hanna
West Chester
W. A. Walker
Frank Chihak
BE. R. McBride
Wm. Taylor
Lewis Evans
Local Visitors and Guests Arrive in Washington
May 4 reports a string of visitors to Washington. Miss Katherine Hopen Warder of Washington stays with her cousin. Rev E L Tennant hosts guests including Mrs BR G Kelsey and Wm Tabor. John Hanna of Keota visits Guy Dillon. Rev W Williamson and Alexander of Burlington inspect churches for future construction. veterinary A Paisley of Winfield called. Dr G F Niblock noted in Washington. Care-away club hosted by Mrs H C Hull. Ed McFarland also in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Hopenwardeer
Washington
BR. G. Kelsey
E. L. Tennant
Wm. Tabor
Burlington
John Hanna
Keota
Guy Dillon
W. ©. Willamson
Mr. Alexander
Five Year Anniversary for T M Reynolds Furniture Man
T M Reynolds, a Washington furniture dealer and undertaker, marks five years in business today. He plans to expand his store from one to two stories to accommodate growing stock and improve service in furniture and undertaker operations. Reynolds praises local patronage and forecasts further purchases to meet rising county demand for fine furnishings and modern funeral goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Reynolds
Washington
Funeral Tomorrow for Former Centennial School Principal
Obituary notes the death of Miss Genevra McCaw formerly principal of Centennial School in this city. Born in New Wilmington Pa in 1857 she taught in local schools and served as Centennial principal. Survived by two daughters and relatives, funeral set for tomorrow at 2 PM with Rev. F O Ross officiating. Interment Elm Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Genevra McCaw
John Lackey
Washington
Lackey
County Normal
David McCaw
Hanover
Margaret
Genevra Lee
Clara Laurene
Genevra
McCaw
R. E. Lackey
Muncie
Ind
F. O. Ross
Elm Grove Cemetery
Keota Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
May 4. Mrs. J. D. Dayton and son with Miss Jennie Cook visit friends in Keota. Mrs. Joe Limerman and Mrs. Walter Boyer also appear as Keota visitors today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Dayton and Son
Jennie Cook
Keota
Joe Limerman
Walter Boyer
Local social notes from Washington and area
May 4 Dr Beck Jenkins of Washington worked as a professional caller here Tuesday. Miss Mary Robertson visited West Chester for a few days. Richland youths attended the Tuesday dance. Mr Scoles of Oskaloosa seeks help with a home talent play. Mrs Ashby and Gerald arrived from Washington. Rev Brownell of Monmouth visited friends here. George Mitchell returns from a two week Muscatine vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beck Jenkins
Washington
Mary Robertson
West Chester
Richland
Scoles
Oskaloosa
Ashby
Gerald
Rev. Brownell
Monmouth
George Mitchell
Muscatine
Small Twister Strikes Keota Causing Local Damage
A wind storm or small cyclone hit Keota at about 1 am near the new Catholic church. The church shifted on its foundation, a chimney was blown off, sheds storing materials were leveled, and plastering was badly cracked. Minor damage occurred to several small buildings in the town's north area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Vermilio the Magician at The New York Store May Sth and 8th
Vermilio presents Japanese magic and Hindoo black art in large display windows for two days starting May Sth. He performs sleight of hand and a world famous growth of natural flowers by instant growth of a seed into a three foot Hindoo bush, later gifting flowers to attending ladies. Free to all. no charges. Father Sueppe left Tipton this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Vermilio
Washington
Time Card Changes Await Details for Rock Island Line
A new Rock Island time card will take effect soon with unclear changes. Rumor suggests a Sunday passenger train to Oskaloosa and return may be added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Oskaloosa
Burglars Shoot Special Officer at Brennan Lumber Yard
Special Police Officer Rafferty was shot in the Brennan lumber yards office by three burglars he surprised. He is taken to St. Joseph's hospital and not expected to recover. the robbers escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Rafferty
Brennan Lumber Yards
St. Joseph's Hospital
California Excursions by Rock Island Begin in April
Rock Island announces starting April 10 excursions to Los Angeles San Francisco and California points at 855.65 round trip. Passengers may ride out via a regular route and return by any other or same route and board at Washington. Contact H W Russell, Agent by phone writing or wire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Rock Island
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Washington
H. W. Russel
See Marbourg and flelwick as feed sources
The note directs use of Marbourg and flelwick for feed references and provides a contact phone number 268 84 tf for further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marbourg & Flelwick
King Edward Visits Paris Picture Salons
King Edward spent the morning in Paris saloons inspecting pictures. He lunched with the Marquis de Kreteur and continued his private visits throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Edward
Marquis de Kreteur
Methodist Society Meets Tomorrow in Ladies Parlor
The W F M S of the Methodist church will gather in the ladies parlor tomorrow at 2 30 in the afternoon and desires full attendance. Mr and Mrs John Schenefelt entertained the clerks of the New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
John Schenefelt
New York
Pleasant evening in Southwest Washington hosts PEO delegates
Last night residents warmly welcomed guests at a new Southwest Washington home. Mrs. Ida Bell invites replies on expected train arrivals for the PEO convention via post. Various club events are announced for next week including Fortnightly literary meeting, Presbyterian Ladies Benevolent Society, and PEO Chapter 1 gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ida Bell
Frances Cowan
Emerson
Local couples wed in Washington county and Chicago rites
Justice A S Folger united two Washington county couples last afternoon with weddings at two and three o'clock. William Kelley and Rhoda Ayres of Kalona wed, followed by W A Raymond and Leaunia Kephart of Highland township. Oscar Wolf secretly married Mary Schoenfield in Chicago Nativity church. The Wolf wedding was quiet with close friends present. The Journal offers congratulations and best wishes for happiness and a smooth transition at work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Folger
Washington County
William Kelley
Rhoda Ayres
Kalona
W. A. Raymond
Leaunia M. Kephart
Highland Township
Oscar Wolf
Mr. Wolf
Nativity Catholic Church
Chicago
Mary Schoenfield
Journal
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Richmond
Ainsworth
Smiths
Cash Grocery
Campbell
Dell H. Dungan
Mrs, McAw
North
Crawfordsville
Furni
Ture Man and
Undertak
Centennial School
Henry G. Goll
Thirtieth Street
Milwaukee
Henry G. Gol
First National Bank
Goll
Frank G. Bigelow
United States
H. K. Butterfield
Bigelow
Father Sueppe
Portieres
Brussels
Iowa
Washington, Iowa
Ladies’ Benevolent Society of the Presbyterian Church
L. S. Patterson
West Main Street
A. N. Alberson
Hazel Mount
Iowa Avenue
Entre Nous
Bessie Curran
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