Boston trip plans noted for Dr Masson and local concert
Dr H F Masson will leave Monday evening for a month in Boston for graduate work at a hospital. The Shielda orchestra plans a May 26 Bethel church concert at 8 15 p m with instrumental and vocal numbers. Mildred Ott of Oskaloosa arrived to visit college friends. Sara Grimes Marion McLaughlin over the weekend. Frank Rathmel of Wellman came to Washington on business. Harry Kreider Everett Griffith returned from Des Moines after attending a religious work secretary meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Masson
Boston
Poer
Shielda
Bethel Church
Mildred Ott
Oskaloosa
Sara Grimes
Marion McLaughlin
Harry Kreider
Everett Griffith
Nes Moines
Ross and relatives visit Washington amid illnesses and travels
Mr and Mrs H B E Ross and son Russell spend most of the week in Washington with Silas Ross's family. Mrs F B E Young and Mrs Etta Buxbaum travel to Washington due to Andrew Brown's illness. Miss Marine Lowe visits Monmouth and Olds with Gendine Lundquist sisters en route to Maynete at the college. Miss Nellie Manners visits relatives in Monmouth HL briefly. Mrs W W Twinam and daughters Velma and Violet visit Washington. Rev and Mrs M E Hayes and daughter Helen return from Oskaloosa after a short visit with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
May
H. BE. Ross
Russell
Washington
Silas Ross
F. BE. Young
Etta Buxbaum
Andrew Brown
Marine Lowe
Monmouth
Olds
Gendine Lundquist
Nellie Manners
W. W. Twinam
Velma
Violet
Tev
M. EF. Hayes
Helen
Oskaloosa
Death prompts trip to Huston for Glaze kin
Mrs W E Ache and late daughter left Wednesday night for Huston Texas called by the death of her father Mr J Glaze. Mr Glaze had many friends here who are saddened by the news. Mrs C C F Buckley and mother Mrs Canton were Washington visitors Friday. Mr L G Harper Rocky Island agent is transferred to Mercer Missouri and will leave this week. He leaves due to Rock Island Co taking the keeper and heavy work for one man. He will be succeeded by Mr L M Robertson from Perrin Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
W. E. Ache
Huston
Texas
J. Glaze
Harper
The
Rock Island Co
L. M. Robertson
Perrin
Vision vs reality in Thoreau’s observed events
A reflection on how imagined things feel more real than actual reality. The speaker notes the unusual prominence given to the former and the impact of events that seem visionary and accidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoreau
Swedish Mothers Pour Money Into Baby Bath for Wealth
In a curious tradition Swedish mothers place money in a baby's bath to ensure future wealth. The custom reflects hopes of prosperity as the child grows, tying household luck to submerged coins and water as a symbolic start.
Shopping Busy Day Highlights Local Visits
Mr. and Mrs. Alex McCreedy of Haskins returned home after a day of shopping in town at Marcel Shoppe. Laura Riordan of Keota was in Washington for shopping today, with Mrs. Cherry offering a home cooked chicken dinner tomorrow by appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex McCreedy of
Haskins
Mrs
Laura Riordan
Keota Shopping Today
Washington
Jeanette Rothschild Recital Delights Washington Audiences
An appreciative crowd at the Presbyterian church enjoyed Jeanette Rothschild in a varied recital broadcast from Iowa City. She impressed with sweet tones and expressive interpretation, encores followed the regular numbers, and the finale included Love's Old Sweet Song. Helen Cole accompanied on piano with two well received solos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette Rothschild
Presbyterian Church
Jeanette
Iowa City
Washington
Love
Helen Cole
Mises Cole
Galliway
Bleaching Line Through Time in Textile History
The bleaching and scouring of textiles is traced as an ancient practice with records dating to 350 BC. Greek writer Nenophon notes a shipwreck near Mnelites and the time required to bleach its raw cargo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nenophon
Mnelites
Red Diamond Noted as Rare Jewel in Imperial Purchase
Experts say the red diamond is the most beautiful precious stone and rarer than ruby. A famous example was bought by Emperor Paul of Russia for $100,000, weighing 10 karats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul of
Russia
Ruffed Grouse Known by Partridge and Pheasant Names
The biological survey notes that the ruffed grouse makes a drumming sound. Locally the bird is called partridge in the North and pheasant in the South, with partridge and pheasant terms both applied to the same bird.
Early Politician a The Buckeye Blacksmith nickname origin
John W. Bear of Zanesville Ohio known as the Buckeye Blacksmith rose to prominence in the 1840 Whig campaign era. His striking entry at Columbus ratification meetings in blacksmith garb earned the sensational orator nickname.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Bear
Zanesville
Ohio
Tie
Columbus
He Has Many Names For The Surf Scooter
Nature Magazine notes the surf scooter bears numerous local nicknames with plaster bill morocco jaw goggle nose and snufftaker among the elegant titles. The common name cited is coot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature Magazine
Plaster Bill
Morocco Jaw
Goggle Nose
Snufftaker
Coot
Oil Stove Season Demonstrations From Red Star Whitehen Rook Perfection
The store advertises oil stoves for the season offering demonstrations of models Red Star Whitehen Rook and Perfection. Customers are invited to inquire for a hands on demonstration.
Wedded D W Crawford and Miss Jennie Maxwell
Long article notes the marriage of Dr D W Crawford of Coal Valley NL to Miss Jennie Maxwell of Crawfordville A M B musical earnings 65 dollars a quirky aside about entertainment and losses. A house fire injures J Jeffrey and family misfortune adds local color with several community names and events. Local news covers travel visits marriages shop openings and a concert with listed performers and admission details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Crawford
Coal Valley, NL
Jennie Maxwell
Crawfordville
Sam Lewis Buys Hat Shading Rumor Swirls
Sam Lewis buys a new hat that supposedly casts heavy shade like an umbrella. The report notes a peculiar nickname hat nose and says the shade will intensify, with lantern use returning on dark nights in a month or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Lewis
Keck Party Plans Month-Long Minnesota Camp Trip
Joseph Keck with wife Charley Irving Keck his wife and two sons led a group of Sigournians to Minnesota lakes for a month of camping fishing and hunting. Story notes Keck’s temperance stance and hints at a hidden bottle described as yayin or Hereford sauce used as bait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Keck
Charley
Irving Keck
Minnesota Lakes
J. K
Just a Joke on Washington Billiards Going Grass
A local humorist watches Denney Dr. Chilcote Wallace and Charley Wilson play croquet and quips that billiards have gone to grass in Washington. The joke reflects light political satire of Washington's shift away from indoor sports to lawn games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denney
Dr. Chilcote
Wallace
Charley Wilson
Washington
New Rig in Town Highlights Tom Keeley’s Fine Gear
In town, Tom Keeley stands out with a fine stepper and a gay open buggy. He drives with confidence, taking no one’s dust and drawing attention for his polished equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Keeley
Party Honors Visitors From New York and Philadelphia
A pleasant Saturday night gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Wim Sco field saluted Mr. Maize of New York Mrs. Fred Steck of Philadelphia and Max Mayers of New York as guests during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wim. Scofield
Maize
N. Y
Fred Steck
Philadelphia
Max Mayers
New York
Relief Society Opens Industrial School At Y M C A
The Ladies Relief Society enlarges its work with an industrial school starting at two p m Saturday in the Y M C A rooms. Mrs Mc Call and Miss Gibson teach virtues of thrift cleanliness and sewing. An intelligence office will help place work for applicants. Consult officers for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relief Society
Ladies Relief Society
McCall
Local families return from springs and weddings noted
A. H. Wallace and family and Misses Crosby Kate and Belle Smith returned from the springs Monday. Wr. Dewey and family and Mr. and Mrs. John Dodds went down Saturday. J. R. Campbell came home Monday night with his Washington Co. Pa. bride Miss Fitzwilliams we believe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Wallace
Crosby
Kate
Belle Smith
Wr. Dewey
John Dodds
J. R. Campbell
Washington Co. Pa
Fitzwilliams
Chicken Game: Denny and Dewey play 31 checkers games
J M Denny and Perry Dewey played 31 checkers games in two hours with Dewey 12 wins Denny 9 and 10 draws. The report notes Denny’s skill and suggests he may have encouraged the boy who performed well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Denny
Perry Dewey
Dewey
Denny
Double Wedding at T P McMillan Home in August
The notice reports a double wedding planned for Tuesday August 28 at the home of T P McMillan. Andy Glenn will wed Miss Frank McMillan and Horace G McMillan will marry Miss Allie Van Doren. The couple will reside in Minneapolis after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. PR. McMillan
Andy Glenn
Frank McMillan
Horace G. McMillan
Allie van Doren
Horace
Glenn
Minneapolis
Washington Temperance Union Formed at Presbyterian Church
A Washington meeting at the Presbyterian church organized the Washington Temperance Union with T. D. Wallace as president and A. V Bloodgood as vice president. Goudy led as secretary and Miss E. McKee as treasurer. executive committee named. Speakers included Revs. Wallace Williamson Bloodgood and Johnston. Next meeting set for October 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Washington Temperance Union
T. D. Wallace
A. V Bloodgood
Goudy
E. McKee
J. L. L. Terry
Jas. Dawson
W. P B. Bell
Dr. Crawford
May van Doren
Stores to close early on Saturdays this fall and spring
Starting October first and continuing to April first, the following firms will shut their stores at 8 p.m. on Saturdays excepted: C. H. Wilson & Co. L. & W. Smouse Ferguson & Co. Wallace and Knox C. W. Smouse & Bro. T. S. Daugherty W. H. Ayres W. B. Lamberson D. K. Hagg W. Wilson Jr. T. T. Keeley & Co. Sargent & Whitcomb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Wilson & Co
L. & W. Smouse, Ferguson & Co
Wallace and Knox
C. W. Smouse & Bro
T. S. Daugherty
W. H. Ayres
W. B. Lamberson
D. K. Hagg
W. Wilson Jr
T. T. Keeley & Co
Sargent & Whitcomb
Fall Weddings Reported From Thursday September 20 1877
On Thursday September 20 1877 Col OM French J P married Henry M Shafer and Nettie Black both residents of the county. The bride is listed as age 15. Rev J W Chaffin tied the knot for John P Edwards of Philadelphia and Carrie H Thorn, who then traveled east. Rev W P Johnston married Eugene Crandall of Spring Till Town and Miss JuElla C Keck youngest daughter of Joseph Keck at the lat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OM French
J. P
Henry M. Shafer
Nettie Black
J. W. Chaffin
John P. Edwards
Philadelphia
Carrie H. Thorn
W. P. Johnston
Eugene Crandall
Spring Till
Town
J.uella
Groom Returns Home for Wedding in Eugene
The couple began their journey this evening to the groom's residence in Eugene for a wedding. The paper notes Eugene has shown good taste in choosing a bride from his old home and extends well wishes for the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter
Eugene
Tracking local and long distance by Conner and Crossett
The advertisement lists Conner and Crossett offering local and long distance phone service with phone number 452 and model S415 Er as reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conner
Crossett
Ereon
Washington Rendering Works Concert Benefit at Bethel Church
Shields orchestra performs at Bethel church Wednesday evening May 26 in a benefit program for the church. The Washington Rendering Works advertises free dried tankage and no charges for moving dead animals, noting two phone numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Rendering Works
Shields
Bethel Church
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Arnold
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Chicago
McElhinney Drug Co
Marcel
Panama
Hans
the Wardrobe Cleaners
Swift
McCall Bros
Logan Y
Hogs
Owen McGovern
Hartman’s
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J. Jeffrey
Highland Two
W. R. Jeffrey
Perry
George Rodman
Col. Palmers House
Frank Watts
Lizzie Brough
Ho G. McVetgeh
Jim Starwood
Eli Young
Kansas
R. M. Lackey
Wincheaster
State
Academy
Prof. Vountz
Misse
Ella Wilson
Nora Smouse
Ella Buehler
Birdie van Doren
Elva Davis
Col. Palmer
Andy Ferguson
C. M. Sturges
Ed Meacham
Frank Briggs
Frank Smith
Chae
Berger
Ste
Palm Beach
Washington Cleaners
Plautus
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Luster
Ila
My Farm
A. B. Swift
N. D. Anderson
Lemmon
Clark Street
Madison Street
John Soukup
Riverside
Jersey
Wood ci
Blueford Grisham
Bert Cray
Wagner and Swartout
First State Bank
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