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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1909
Page
3
Miss Stella Bishop was taken home yesterday afternoon after accidentally taking carbolic acid on Thursday. She is improving and expected to recover.
John Frain died last night at 7 o clock after weeks of heart trouble and inflammatory rheumatism. He was 56, lived near Brighton many years, married twice with three surviving brothers and two children from the first marriage. The funeral will be Monday at 11 from his residence, with Rev. G D Rogers officiating. interment in Brighton cemetery.
The Bible study department will meet Monday at 2 30 with Mrs Frank Wilson. Blanche Varney and twenty friends enjoyed a picnic at her home today. A Jackson township group with lunch baskets rode to Rubio for a day of picnicking and nature study. Attendees included George Foster Palmer Babcock Irwin Gallagher Rolf Gallagher Joe Wright Walter Brown Oscar Davis Boyd Foster. Margaret Laffey Jeannette Jamison Winifred Bryant Ella Woodford Cora Porter of Fairfield. Mr Payne surprise party at his east of the city with games music luncheon and a new rocking chair as a gift.
A corset specialist from Rothschild's will be in the shop next week offering fittings for improving figure and posture. The event promises professional guidance and personalized fittings for customers seeking enhanced silhouettes.
Alex Lytle arrived this morning from Chicago to spend Sunday at the H. M. Eicher home.
The Misses Lucy and Lotta Meach entertained area high school teachers at breakfast this morning at eight. The decor featured a shower bouquet of lilies of the valley with apple blossoms and violets on the favors. Guests included the Misses Stena Hansen and Evhe Nichols.
Miss Vera Rogers entertained about forty guests with Miss Elizabeth Keener from Knoxville and Miss Helen Stein from Hastings along with Leigh Bell as out of town visitors. Mrs. Howard McCleery and John Bailey received honors for the event. Music complemented the elegant two course luncheon provided for the gathering.
The High School senior class traveled to Coppock for a river picnic this morning. Principal Lowell Anderson accompanied the group on the outing.
Ward McCutcheon will entertain a number of his friends this evening at his home in north Washington. The social gathering reflects a quiet neighborhood event with Mr McCutcheon as host.
Miss Katherine Raynor was guest of honor at an informal party hosted by Mrs. William White. Guests played bridge whist, then enjoyed refreshments amid decorations of violets lilacs and wild apple blossoms. Attendees included Marion Anderson Ralph Smith H M Eicher L H Wallace Harry Bell Marsh Bailey Will Wilson Maud Hott De Hollingsworth Anna Henderson Ruth Winter Hanna Eicher Elizabeth Keener and Elizabeth Keener from Knoxville Tennessee.
The Chating Dish club held a picnic luncheon last evening west of town. The ham and egg supper with extras was the main feature, and attendees reported a jolly good time. Guests included Mrs. Allen Martin of Kendallville Indiana and Miss Mayme Shearer.
A salesman promotes small rubber knee caps costing $2.50 as a cure for housemaid's knee. The device straps on and is endorsed by eight doctors. A visiting patient buys a pair to gift an elderly pensioner, claiming the gear turns scrubbing from torture to bearable work.
The Vienna announces fresh salted peanuts and almonds available this evening. Local shoppers are invited to grab crunchy snack favorites as the venue promotes quick, tasty bites for guests and passersby.
Sabbath school at 9 45 morning service at 11 junior class at 5 senior at 6 15 no evening service.
In the morning the pastor will preach on The Ascension and special music includes Invoca tion by Jordan and Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled by Wilson. No evening service. The Junior Endeavorers meet at 5 45 for a union service with the Seniors at 6. Sunday school begins at 9 30. All are invited. John C Abels pastor.
Sunday school at 9 30. Class meeting at 10 30. Morning service at 11. Woman's Home Missionary Society morning service with sermon by the pastor. No evening service. Baccalaureate sermon for the high school at the opera house by Rev U S Smith.
Corner of Town Avenue and Jefferson Street announces Sabbath school at 10 and morning service at 11 with the sermon Soul and Body. Golden text from First Thessalonians directs sanctification and preservation of spirit and body until Christ returns. Wednesday session at 7 45 and free reading room hours Monday Wednesday and Saturday over Crail's store.
Public worship at 11 with Sunday school at 9 30 and B Y P U at 6 No evening service due to union meeting at the opera house.
The pastor T. B. Stovall calls for morning and evening services at the A. M. E. church. Sunday school begins at 2 30, Allen League C E society at 6 30, official board meets Monday at 7 30. You are invited to receive a welcome.
The University of Leipzig in Germany will mark its 500th anniversary toward the end of July and its thousandth session. Events include a service at Pauline Paulinerkirche a theater address by Prince Frederick August of Saxony a Palmengarten fete a historic procession and gala performances for about 10 000 attendees. The rector and professors oversee arrangements.
Mrs. Frank B. Vrooman daughter of General John C Black paid 38000 for the pew beside Mrs William H Taft at St Johns Episcopal Church in Washington church officers say it is the highest price ever paid for a pew in that edifice.
An advertisement promotes Foley's Urine Laxative from Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co as a spring cleanse to stimulate organs and improve overall health. It emphasizes a clear complexion and feeling well.
Angel food and devil food cakes plus assorted layer cakes offered for Sunday dinner at the Vienna.
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