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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1910
Page
5
A torrent of short notices lists residents and visitors across the region. Charles Corette and Charles Hebner return from Winfield and Crawfordsville, while Miss Marie Ott arrives from Burlington for a brief stay with Miss Cecil Guy. Various families travel, call at shops, buy horses, and send greetings as local commerce and social ties unfold.
Daddy tells a bedtime story about a family with a cat and a monkey from South America. The two pets quarrel then grow to be friends, and the monkey even helps care for four kittens before returning the missing one. The tale ends with a playful warning to Jack and Evelyn.
London observers note Queen Mary, English born and popular with King George VI's subjects, shaping the new reign. Biographies highlight her charity work, national and international insight, and stern court style as the smart set distances itself. Also, Mrs. Mary Andrews Denison, dime-novel pioneer, turns 84 with a prolific career.
J A Y Ashby returns home from Keota and several residents visit Crawfordsville Ottumwa Winfield and Columbus Junction. A group including Mr and Mrs W Hughes attend high school graduation. others travel to Burlington Chicago Keota and Ainsworth for visits and cross country runs noted.
Notice states a prayer meeting will be held tomorrow evening at the home of Mrs Barnett. Everyone is invited to attend.
For county voters, 82 tf U. BE. THOMA announces candidacy for sheriff of Washington County ahead of June primaries, subject to Republican voters' choice. The filing signals intent to seek nomination and public support.
Fernando Jones of Prairie avenue celebrated two events today the 90th birthday of his birth and the return of Halley’s comet, recalling its Chicago sighting. he notes Indians held ceremonies during the earlier pass and says the phenomenon surprised him more than any other.
A short, vivid item notes an author living at a pretty cottage in Normandy Heights Baltimore reflecting on a writing scene.
In Iowa City the Mississippi Valley Historical association begins its annual meeting at the University of Iowa with Dr. J A James of Northwestern presiding. Speakers include Prof Samuel Avery of Nebraska and Prof Andrew McLaughlin of Chicago among the program.
Miss Lillian Brookhart entertained the Snouffer Hughes and company girls at her north city home for a pleasant evening. A splendid luncheon was served by Miss Brookhart. Mrs J W Scott hosted a luncheon on Fast Madison Street in honor of Miss Clara Woodburn who just completed dress making instruction and will return to Haskins. The event featured decorated tables and a fine luncheon. Yesterday afternoon a large W R C gathering enjoyed a thimble bee at Mrs D J Bichel’s home.
Miss Minnie Moothart celebrated a birthday with family and about twenty friends at her home. Guests enjoyed music by Mrs Wilson and a duet by Mrs Mason and Mrs Fritz, with light refreshments and a topaz ring presented as a keepsake.
Pr A A regular meeting Thursday evening all members urged to attend. The Woman's Home Missionary Society will meet tomorrow at 2 30 PM at Mrs P Maxwell's home. Good attendance expected with convention reports and a letter from a member working in the west. Officers will be elected.
A lively girl known as a regular tom boy climbs trees fences and ditches, often scratched and bruised. Her mother applies Bucklen's Amnica Salve from Lemmon's Pharmacy to cure quickly, advertised as healing boils ulcers eczema and other sores.
The Baracas and Philatheas plan a bazaar in the afternoon and an ice cream supper in the evening at West Chester Baptist Church on Saturday May 28 1910. Everyone is invited.
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