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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1908
Page
4
The Court of Honor will host a social in the A. O. U. W. hall on the evening of November 13. Members may invite two friends. A musical and literary program will be provided with refreshments served.
Mrs George Sigler entertained her Methodist Sunday school class at a dinner party last evening at her East Main street home. The class of ten lively boys enjoyed a three course dinner with chrysanthemum and smilax decorations and games after.
Mauree Applegate was surprised Wednesday evening for her eleventh birthday anniversary. Grace organized the event with about twenty girls as guests. The entertainment included games and refreshments were served by Miss McClintic and Miss Verie Dunham.
A Wednesday evening gathering at G. W. Brush home nine miles north of town hosted thirty five young people. Party games were the main feature and all reported a fine time.
Cleve Dayton arrived from Brighton and spent today in the city visiting with friends. 8S. W. Brookhart is a business visitor at Wayland today.
From our exchanges W R Chariton and wife attended Keck's chrysanthemum opening at Washington Tuesday. A A Warner traveled to Washington with his father to visit staying for a while. Mrs Geo McCutcheon came in from Washington for a visit with her mother Mary Brennan and sister Debbie. Riverside Leader.
Mr. Shanafelt and his wife of Washington drove over Saturday to visit G. F. Howard and family. Shanafelt is a cousin of Mrs. Howard.
Hod Watters of Washington becomes proprietor of the Saville barber shop and has moved into the second floor rooms of the McLaughlin building, Riverside Leader reports.
Mrs Kayé departed Tuesday evening for Minneapolis after a two week stay with her mother Mrs Ford who is reported a good deal improved following a severe illness observed in Riverside Leader.
Thirty two of our best looking W. R. C. ladies went to Washington yesterday by invitation and were entertained by the sisters there. The 14th district convention of the order drew more than two hundred attendees from towns around Keota and Navy.
Mrs Hall writes from Jennings Louisiana that she and Mrs Hughes arrived safely and found all friends in the area. The note conveys friendly greetings and a smooth trip information.
The Columbus Gazette notes healthful air, blooming roses and other flowers, and a mild delightful breeze making everything pleasant and enjoyable.
Three loads of Wellman folks autoed to Washington and returned last Sunday. J. W. Hunter and wife rode with Mr and Mrs H G Moore. M C Struble with family and Dr Downing with wife joined in. Some local youths formed a football team and tied with the town team from Washington in a first game, earning praise for their effort.
Jay McNamara noticed a blaze near the airbom e power house and found a small house on fire that proved to be a tire. He and Ralph Junkin summoned help and quickly brought the fire under control. They believe the exhaust pipe overheated and ignited straw packing near a gasoline tank. the blaze was dangerous but contained.
Frank Barden, proprietor of the Barden Engine and Auto Co., has sold his business to Wooley Brothers James and Vane who have taken possession and will continue operations. The auto trade is expanding, with garages becoming as essential as hotels. Barden has not decided his next move.
Mrs J H Lewis visiting from Ottumwa Iowa with friends and relatives notes first snow of the season. She is staying with Mr and Mrs Port Lewis and plans to return home around December first.
Reports from Pekin state the Chinese emperor has died and his three-year-old nephew Puvi is placed on the throne with Prince Chun as regent.
Mrs Hedges and her infant prepare for a week's visit to Wayland this evening to stay with relatives. Miss Stella Wenger and Miss Ellen Schowalter, both of Wayland, were visitors in the city today. Dave Teuscher arrived from Texas last night noting 94 degree weather in Houston.
Fiery exchanges over night riders disrupt proceedings as Walter Clark from Clarkdale Mississippi attacks the practice while A C Roane and others defend it. President Harvey Jordan restores order as the body condemns the lawless acts and urges state governments to act decisively to suppress the night rider threat.
Unverified reports from Stockholm indicate William Marconi wireless pioneer may receive the next Nobel Prize in physics.
Dudley Crone of Keota returns home after a city visit. Mrs. Robert Crail and Scott arrive from Oskaloosa to visit J. B. Crail's family. Max Miller departs on No. 2 to Chicago for a Sunday with his brother Tom and sister Dorothy.
Local note recalls Saturday event at the Vienna featuring "The Little boy with the Big Voice" at the Star tonight. Mentions Mr and Mrs RK D Lemon visiting Brighton with friends and a call to bring winter clothes for repair by Henry Knecht. Mrs Butler Van Dyke travels to Marion Iowa after visiting the Peck home.
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