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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1905
Page
4
Journal correspondents report local incidents and life events across communities. Deaths births marriages and accidents are presented promptly by our news gatherers.
May 16 Mary Brockway returned from a short visit at the John Smeltzer home in Washington. Charlie Clarahan left Saturday evening for weeks with his aunt Miss Mamie Clarahan in Harper. Marsh W Bailey and Carlton Wilson were business visitors yesterday. Mrs M J S Morrow and daughter Cora left yesterday to visit her son R M Morrow in Hampton Iowa. Mrs L Moore and her young daughter returned home in Reynolds KS after visiting sister Mrs T Harnes. Mr W Boland of Muscatine was in town on business yesterday. J H Pearson did business at Washington and Columbus Junction yesterday.
May 15 reports Miss Lucy Swisher ex Co Superintendent of Washington county visiting Clarence Nevill home last Thursday. Mr Morain, who has been quite ill, is better. Mrs John Kent is reported very sick.
The article argues Lincoln’s line proves true as education fuels progress. It contrasts past shoppers with today’s discerning consumer who researches, asks questions, and demands specifics, noting Klein Klothing Kompany mirrors this shift with emphasis on informed buying and fair prices.
Local items report Angel foods at the Vienna and a variety of travel, visits, and family news. Many residents including Ethel White Frank Brindley and Ralph Thompson are noted as leaving for Ainsworth Burlington Winfield and other towns. Widespread social activity includes church confirmations, club leadership, and travel to Oskaloosa and Washington.
Messrs Philip Wanerus Lem Horning and Misses Nellie Heffel and Millie White of Brighton visited town Sunday afternoon. Many residents and visitors are named among calls outings church events and a construction update on the Smith & Brady block. Eight carloads of fat cattle shipped to Chicago market and local weather notes close the county items.
May 15 reports Mrs John Kirkpatrick and daughter Myra visiting in Iowa City at the Sam William son home. Word reaches that Mr and Mrs George Wagner and son Rollin of Storm Lake have diphtheria and a quarantine on their house. Mrs Wagner was quite ill but all are recovering. I B Southwick of Olin and his wife visit their son J W Southwick for a week. Ernest Louck with a broken leg is able to walk without crutches.
Sunday visits update local families as Emma Shalla rests at home and Mr Beatch’s newlyweds plan to settle in Canada. Anthony Escher hosts, Frank Freund schedules a Tuesday dance, and the annual parochial school show raises about 20. John G Stewart and Misses McCombs visit. several families attend events at Marek and Escher homes.
May 15 reports Rev. J. F. Catlin the newly appointed pastor preached yesterday morning at the Baptist church. The event marks his first message to the congregation since taking the post.
About a dozen women from the W I T ladies attended the state G A R encampment in Oskaloosa. The remains of Mrs Elizabeth Bradford were taken to Washington for interment after a brief service at the Thompson Home. Mrs T Y Wickham also departed for Washington. Rev J R Hanley returned from Iowa City and Muscatine and will deliver the baccalaureate sermon for the High School graduating class next Sunday evening at the church.
May 16. F G Chesley Wm Viommer and Wm Harding went to Oskaloosa this morning to attend the G A R encampment. Clark Pulver of Keota was in town tuning pianos. W W Wells remains about the same today. Mr and Mrs Will Holmes spent yesterday with friends in Washington.
Last evening Mayor Alberson presided at a regular council meeting. The council acted on an ordinance to change street names per a plan devised about three years ago to align with the new free mail delivery system. The ordinance was finally passed last night.
Sunday night excitement at the Steventon hotel as a female guest discovered a man in her room after he reportedly climbed down the fire escape and entered during her absence. She raised an alarm immediately prompting a commotion.
The meeting planned for this evening at Mrs. W. J. Hamilton’s home will now be held at Mrs. Frank Mce Elhinney’s residence across west from the Court House. All members are requested to take notice.
The Fraternal Aid society will hold a called meeting in the A. O. U. W. Hall Wednesday evening. Special organizers will be present to begin their work and hope to meet every member if possible.
A report notes Rev J F Robertson traveled to Ottumwa on business. A separate medical note describes a fatal creeping blood poisoning risk. J E B Stearns of Belle Plaine recounts a friend’s severe hand injury. Bucklen's Arnica Salve drew out the iron and saved the life, advertised as best for burns and sores at 25 cents at J H Stewart's drug store.
Beginning April 10 the Rock Island offers round trip trips to Los Angeles San Francisco and California points for 55 65. Travel via any regular route and return by any route. Step aboard at Washington and enjoy the trip through sunny California. Contact Russel agent by phone write or wire.
An advertisement for Dr. King's New Life Pills promises quick health gains. It claims body clearance for action through improved cheeks, eyes, and muscles with a 25 cent bottle available at Stewart's drug store.
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