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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1906
Page
4
The class of 1906 held a party at Prof J A Biggs and Mrs Biggs home on East Washington street. Guests cut out their favorite animal from paper and tried to guess it. After games light refreshments of ice and cake were served. The event was enjoyed by graduates and the high school faculty.
The high school juniors were entertained at Asa Jones's North Marion avenue home last evening. The class is described as a jolly crowd and enjoyed every minute. A dainty typheon was served by Mrs. Jones and junior girls. All report an excellent time.
The juniors will host the annual senior reception at the high school on Friday evening, May 25, with the event taking place on school grounds and inviting all seniors to participate.
A stretch of green west of Centennial school yard hosted a seventh and eighth grade girls surprise picnic for Miss Mary Festus and Miss Gertrude Kendall after school. Mothers helped with the meals while teachers enjoyed the thoughtful gift and friendship.
Yesterday afternoon at the Moothart residence a celebration observed the thirteenth birthday of a local youth. Family and neighbors gathered for cake and gifts, marking a milestone in the community social calendar.
About twenty five of his little friends and his teachers the Misses Klein and Ladd helped him remember the event. Refreshments in four courses were served by Mrs Moothart assisted by Mrs Sam Hout. Clide received a number of beautiful presents.
Secretary Sidney Coon of the Washington County Farmers Mutual Insurance Assn. adjusted this week’s fire losses totaling 2 850. Mike Doll near Riverside reported a house loss of 21 000 with 250 contents. Mrs. W W Walters contents 3500. H A Ball Washington house 1 000. Po and W Vanwinkle contents of Ball house 8500. All losses were straight fire.
West Chester on May 1 reports a half timber house owned by James Hennon burned to the ground this afternoon. The blaze, fed by a flue, raced before notice arrived and neighbors battled to save part of the furnishings. Insurance coverage is noted.
Ottumwa Iowa hosts a heated political convention with progressive and standpat forces contending for influence. At press time the balance of power remains unsettled as credentials committee splits are reported with Perkins and Cummins factions dominating.
Chicago based travel note lists excursion rates from Nickel Pirate Road and New York City with a return limit of July 15th. Applies to tickets extended through May 31st to June 9th and via New York City at excursion rates. Information and folders available from General Agent John Y. Calahan Room 29s 113 Adams St Chicago.
Des Moines May 19 The Democratic state convention will meet in Waterloo August 7 with D W Hamilton of Sigourney as temporary chairman. John P Reese, head of Iowa mine operators, discussed as governor candidate material. Jerry Sullivan urged to run. he will likely decline. Judge Wade not running for governor as he seeks Congress. Temporary officers named: Chairman D Y Hamilton secretary W D Jamison assistant secretaries W S Clark H A Nash J J McMahon sergeant at arms Dan Bringolf. Committeemen listed by district.
The Princess de Valmont on her deathbed declares “the old French aristocracy dies with me.” She laments her family’s marriages to wealthy commoners who rose in trade and industry, noting with scorn that her descendants include carriage makers, grocers, confectioners, coal miners, and stock brokers grafted onto the De Valmont lineage.
The Moor prepares butter in a unique way using a goatskin filled with milk tied to a tree. After years in a ground hole it gains a strong appearance and becomes a delicacy. Buyers taste through a dirty cover before deciding.
The article argues that hero stories of Napoleon Caesar and Cromwell overwhelm youths, while humble figures provide greater guidance. Lincoln’s life is highlighted as a stronger daily inspiration than sensational nations’ leaders, showing that ordinary achievement motivates more.
Local residents travel for visits and events with numerous short notes. Rev. Coates preaches in Eldon, many others spend Sundays with friends in Titus Ainsworth Crawfordsville and Des Moines visits noted. A show in Wayland and a plan for a bakeries game in Richland mentioned. The Queen Esther circle prepares a plump social at the Methodist church with weight based admission.
Greatly reduced rate to St Paul and Minneapolis and return. Tickets on sale May 28 29 30 31 inclusive. Final return limit June 9. Extension to July 15 on payment of 2 00 fee. For information see nearest ticket agent or write to F A Miller Chicago.
Frank men are 63-b.
Prince Cullicud den a bay horse with light facial stripe and two white hind feet weighs 1900 lbs and is described as the heaviest bowed horse of best conformation in the county. Imported in 1900 by Dalgety Bros. Dundee. Terms are 12 dollars to insure a living colt.
Billy Hamilton is a thoroughbred jack bred in Kentucky by James I Hamilton of Lancaster. A descendant of Old Napoleon he stands 15 hands high with strong bone and superior style. A colt show will award 50 dollars for the best weanling mule sired by this jack each fall with ten dollars to insure living colt. Terms apply as stated by owner and keeper.
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