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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1908
Page
6
A notice urges those not yet called for to request the new and complete directory soon for better telephone service. The item is from the Washington Telephone Co. and highlights the need to obtain the updated directory.
David Griffith was a passenger home to Crawfordsville last evening after spending a brief period in the city on business.
J. H. Young and his wife arrived this morning from Pasadena California and will spend some time with friends and relatives in the city.
A sacred concert replaces the regular service at the Methodist Church this Sunday at 11 o'clock. The program includes voluntary anthem hymns solos by Miss Wenger Miss Edna Klein Miss Carpenter Miss Jamison Miss Emelia Grecian and quartets with talks by Miss Mabel Morton and others. An offertory will aid the choir. no evening services this week. Next week Rev Charles Brown of Oakland California will conduct morning services.
At the state convention of the P. E. O. in Cedar Rapids this week, officers were chosen led by State president Mrs Ola B Miller. Others include first vice president Mrs Dillie Dugan second vice president Mrs Alice S Miller recording secretary Mrs Del Glazier corresponding secretary Mrs Stella M Porter treasurer Mrs Katherine Yeager organizer Miss Ellen Ball. The closing reception at the Montrose hotel drew delegates and local guests including Mrs Ola B Miller and Ira Sproul plus Misses Josephine Babcock Lillian Norton Helen Anderson and Lou Cunningham of the city.
Earl Dusenbery was awarded a diamond ring at the Star Pictorium last evening and held admission number 12544. The event drew a full house with many turned away. A crowd gathered before opening, stretching into the street, as manager Mr Hawkins announced new electric fans to keep the venue comfortable in warm weather.
May 16 in Davenport Iowa the next year convention will be held at Water loo. Officers elected include W W Furge son of Denison as president Guy N Reid of Ottumwa as vice president and M J Triz of Waterloo as treasurer.
Miss Rosa Langenberg, schooling in Iowa City, visited with her brother W. H. Langenberg and family the latter part of last week and early this week while en route to her Washington home. She spent Saturday and Sunday there.
O T Smith announces candidacy for county treasurer as a Republican in the primary. He requests voter support and pledges to provide the best service possible if nominated and elected.
Junel J. A. McCoy announces as a candidate for the Republican nomination for county treasurer, subject to the will of county Republicans at the primaries to be held June 2.
John O Wilson announces his candidacy for Clerk of the District Court, seeking the Republican primary voters' approval on June 2nd. The statement emphasizes party backing and a commitment to the office pending primary results.
For County Clerk of Court, candidate for the office of clerk of the district court, subject to the will of the Republican voters of this county at the primaries to be held June 2, 1908. H. T. Reynolds.
For County Superintendent candidate Minnie R. Conner seeks the office subject to the decision of Republican voters at the June 2 primaries.
For Superintendent of Schools I will be a candidate for county superintendent of schools subject to the decision of the Republican primary June 2. 77-tf Cora E Porter.
G. Eckerman announces candidacy for clerk of district court and respectfully asks Republican voters for support in the upcoming primaries.
For County Recorder I will be a candidate for the office, subject to the decision of Republican voters at the June primaries. Howard Benn announces his bid, noting party backing and countywide scope of the race.
A Republican primary selection in the county will determine the candidate for the office of county recorder. Hugh L Kendall is named as the candidate subject to the will of Republicans expressed at the June 2nd primaries.
W F Brinton leases Air Dome to the Hen House orchestra. The band plans vaudeville shows and road trips to Chautauquas in July. Front will be painted white and the group will be known as White City Entertainment Co. Members include Reister Lowe Humble Humble Michels Goode Williams Jones Bratten and others. shows expected to begin in about two weeks.
Iowa City reports William McDonnell, a Cedar township leader aged 45 to 50, vanished from home May 16 after securing his chicken house. Unmarried and in ill health, he may have wandered. Sisters once Solon teachers now live in Cedar Falls. no clues yet.
We will quit the cement business no longer this year and resume with a commitment to quality. Many customers have urged us to return and we promise solid stone construction with proper proportions and the best materials. Neat, workmanlike results guaranteed. Leave orders with McCartney & Son, Phone 492.
Special to the Evening Journal from Washington D C May 16 showers likely tonight then Sunday with warmer temperatures in the northeast portion tonight overall a warming trend expected for tomorrow
Keokuk United Presbyterian presbytery will hold a special meeting at the First United Presbyterian church next Monday at 10 30 in the forenoon and afternoon sessions. The gathering is to hear the sermons of theological students Mills J Taylor A L Godfrey and R F Galloway.
In Mason City Iowa on May 16 a handcar crash left Dominick Griesto with a probable broken back and hospital treatment for arm injuries to Michael Smurro while Veto Tagravello sustained a spinal injury. The handcars were descending a grade and moving at high speed when the accident occurred.
Miss Edith Jayne arrived from West Chester and Mrs Howard White with daughter returned last evening. Dee Scofield came home from Oskaloosa. Reginald Hulse from Keota will visit Gerald Ashby. Don Hawkins heads to Chicago for business after Sunday. Verne Anderson from Keota visits Ainsworth. Mrs C M Buchanan back from Fairfield. Mrs Henderson’s condition steady. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea advertised as health tonic. Several local arrivals for Sunday meals and market invites noted.
Mrs. C H Davis arrived from West Chester and left for Wayland to attend graduation exercises. Her son Dwight Davis is among the Wayland graduates in this Tuesday joint academy chapel open session report.
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