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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1907

Page

5

Dalrymple Comedy Company Closes Week in Washington

The Dalrymple Comedy Company finished its Washington run with strong attendance for both matinee and evening shows. About 600 attended the matinee and the evening draw filled chairs and standing room as The Sidewalks of New York pleased the audience. A diamond ring was awarded to Mr. Wright after the final act. The troupe moves to Ottumwa for a week, with plans to return next season if local support continues.

Dalrympie Comedy Company Washington New York Wright Ottumwa Dalrymple

Prayer Meeting Notice at Harry Kracaw Home

A Methodist congregation prayer meeting will be held Wednesday evening at the Harry Kracaw home in east Washington. A. Hunter serves as reader.

Harry Kracaw East Washington A. Hunter

Johnson's Bakery Keeps Fresh French Bread Daily

Johnson's Bakery continues daily production of French bread, sustaining tradition and local demand with consistent loaf quality and neighborhood warmth.

Johnson's Bakery

May Day Local Notes From The County News

May 3 items report Mrs. Wes Reiner in town and Adams leaving Iowa City for Ed Carpenter’s barber shop. Dayton moves near the livery barn, Durst ill but improving, Scott to speak May 11 at the opera house, social prizes awarded, May baskets hung, and a Washington deadline discussed. Visits from Roy Risk, J N Brooks, Allie Mottet, and Lloyd Durst noted.

Wes Reiner Adams Iowa City Ed Carpenter Dayton J. F. Durst Opera House Scott H. A. Mellinger Wm. O' Longalio Washington Roy Risk Cedar Rapids J. N. Brooks Allie Mottet Lloyd Durst Grandma Durst

Local residents help, visitors stop by town

Miss Hettie Dickinson of Pleasant Plain assists Mrs. Garby. Mrs. Fred Cannon visited Charlie Glasgow on Saturday. Weldy James called on business at Coppock Saturday. Henry Heyde, a road contractor, laid eighteen patches on the Coppock river bridge.

Hettie Dickinson Pleasant Plain Garby Fred Cannon Charlie Glasgow Weldy James Coppock Henry Heyde Ocoppock River

Evangelist Sunday Draws Overflow Crowd in Richland

May 3 reports Rev William A Sunday, famed evangelist, preaching at the MBE church in Richland with an overflow crowd. He later spoke in the park for those outside. Also notes new dentist moving into Payne building, local social invite, and residents relocating or renovating homes.

Wm. A Fairfield M. BE Payne Fr. J. Hogenknakker Henry Coffman

Wyoming Returns Home After Six Months Away

The report notes that over the past six months Wyoming has visited or stayed with family in the area, highlighting a period of family time and local connection.

Wyoming

Ainsworth Social Notes and Local Movements

Miss Cora Crouch of St Louis arrived to visit sister Mrs H H Wickham and attend her niece Helene Wickham’s graduation. Several residents visited or traveled to Washington Keota Davenport Independence and Chicago for teaching, nursing, work and social visits.

Cora Crouch St. Louis H. H. Wickham Helene Wickham

Washington visitors and Iowa trip for medical consultations

Dudley Crone visited Washington. Keiser and wife with daughter Phyllis headed to Iowa City for doctors regarding the daughter's throat ailment. Several attended the Catherine Bailey funeral in Washington. Mary Robertson returned home to West Liberty after two weeks visiting friends. Various others traveled, spoke, or attended events in Sigourney and Washington.

Dudley Crone Washington, D. C Keiser Phyllis Iowa City L. A. Marr J. N. Reinert A. F. Schreckengast Isaac Marr Isaac Schreckengast Catherine Bailey Washington Mary Robertson West Liberty C. O. Harris Sigourney Christian Endeavor I. B. Schreckengast Dorothy Schreckengast la Porte Lladiana M. Levine & Sons Operson Ladies’ Foreign Missionary Society D. Brow Louie Hennon West Chester Bertha Pond Emma Stewart Sadie Poco May Dorrance

Cakes and Cookies at Johnson's Featured

Johnson's offers a wide assortment of cakes and cookies across display cases and ready to bake selections. Local bakers showcase inviting flavors and seasonal specials for weekend shoppers.

Prairie Flower Glee Club Delights Prair ie Flower Church Audience

The Prairie Flower Glee Club of Pelia, about twenty two members, gave an excellent concert Saturday evening at the Prairie Flower Baptist church. The entertainment drew a large appreciative audience and was followed by social visits in the Prairie Flower neighborhood. The group travels to West Chester today for an evening performance in the Baptist church. Mr and Mrs J H Faris and Mort arrived Saturday from Fresno California planning a few months in Iowa summer climate.

Tha Central College Glee Club Pelia Prairie Flower Baptist Church Glee Club Prairie Flower Glee West Chester J. H Faris Mort Fresno Calif

Funeral of Mrs. C. N. Stewart

The funeral for the late Mrs. C. N. Stewart was held Saturday afternoon from her West Washington street residence at 3 o clock. Rev. Elias Handy led the services with the Woman's Relief corps and the G A R in attendance. Floral tributes came from the two organizations and many friends. Pallbearers were J. A. Young B S White A R Miller Rev W R Sawhill Carl Keck and Dot Hollingsworth. Interment followed at Elm Grove cemetery.

Death of Frank Jugenheimer Following Apoplexy

Frank Jugenheimer of Cambridge Nebraska died after apoplexy last Saturday at age 31. He married Nora Brennan on April 16 and planned to make his home on a farm there. Survived by his parents William and Mrs Jugenheimer and seven brothers and two sisters. Body to be brought to Cambridge for interment with funeral arrangements pending.

Wm. Jugenheimer Frank Cambridge Nebr Fremont Lou Nora Brennan Near Riverside Jack McKeone McCartney & Son Palma Citizens’ Band William Oscar Havre Paul Davenport Henry LeClair Robert Sigourney Gus Lincoln E. N. Ellerbrock Guattlob Launer Columbus EK. N. Ellerbrock

Death of Wellman resident Will Karr

Will Karr of Wellman died Sunday evening after a long illness with catarrh of the stomach. A rural mail carrier by trade, he had been unable to work for months. He leaves five children Hewitt Thomas Bert and Mrs Marion Speers all nearby and Miss Lillian at home. His wife preceded him in death. Funeral arrangements have not been made.

Wellman Will Karr Hewitt Thomas Bert Marion Speers Lillian

Train collision injures caboose and box car on main line

This morning No. 3 passenger crashed into a standing freight on the main line. The caboose and the box car were destroyed, with only minor engine damage. The engineer and fireman jumped free, escaping injury. No. 3 suffered a half hour delay.

Funeral for Mrs. Catherine Bailey Held at St James Church

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Catherine Bailey were held Saturday morning at 10:30 at St James Church conducted by Rev. Father Sueppel. Pallbearers were John Buckley John Scanner John Swift Hugh Dougall August Glick and Joe Wolf. Interment followed in Elm Grove Cemetery.

Catherine Bailey St. James Church Father Sueppel John Buckley John Scanner John Swift Hugh Dougall August Glick Joe Wolf Elm Grove Cemetery

G. A. R. Regular Meeting Scheduled Tomorrow Evening

The regular meeting of the G. A. R. will be held tomorrow evening in the hall at 7 30. All members urged to attend due to important business. H. Manners arrived this morning from Crawfordsville.

Card of Thanks for Mr and Mrs George Gardner

The family expresses gratitude for kindness shown during illness and after the death of Mrs. George Gardner. Comfort was found in tender attentions from friends. George Gardner and Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Teas and daughter extend thanks. Miss Lizzie Wooley visited the city briefly en route home to Wyman. The Vienna advertises the best 10 cent pie in the city.

George Gardner L. L. Teas Lizzie Wooley Wyman Vienna

Notice of Sale of Elizabeth Nicholson Property Blocks 6 7

The undersigned invites sealed bids for Lots 6 and 7, Block 6, J H Wilsons addition to South Washington known as the Elizabeth Nicholson property formerly occupied by W B McClean. Bids due by 2 pm May 20 2007 at the undersigned's office. Bids opened then and highest bid considered. The right to reject any bids reserved. J L Brookhart referee. The Journal prints bills all kinds.

J. H. Wilson Washington Elizabeth Nicholson W. BR. McClean J. L. Brookhart

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