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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1908
Page
5
Classified notices list furnished rooms near the square and a 100 acre farm for rent with inquiries at the Journal office. A Durham male calf is offered for sale via J. H. B Lumston with page reference 40-36. A cottage for rent is also available through the Journal office with page reference 38-61.
The weather forecast for Iowa predicts showers and cooler conditions tonight with Wednesday partly cloudy skies. The report comes from Washington D C and is dated November 24.
Nov 24 report lists Frank Oberdear departing for South Dakota and several locals traveling to Washington. Union evangelistic services begin in the Methodist church at 7 30 with Rev A Smith of Washington, followed by a Thanksgiving service at 10 30 in the M E church led by Rev E S Genung. Grace McFarran arrives from Chicago to lead singing for midweek services conducted by Rev Nat Childs of Fairfield and Rev A S Bailey to supervise Thanksgiving worship. Merle Lewis returns to Pekin after weekend visit. Mrs J Lindley Coon of Newton also mentioned.
Nov 24 reports Mrs Brown and daughter visiting Washington for business, Mrs Church from Columbus Junction arrives for a visit at the L Duncan home, and Mrs N M Anderson stays with relatives in Washington. Mrs Adams and Winnie return home after a Sunday stay with the Wirkpatrick family. Frank Chihak and daughter Helen visit Riverside, while Mr and Mrs R Ray travel to Muscatine. Clarence Riley returns to Kansas after a few days with friends and Jim Morrison and wife shop in Washington. Evangelistic services at United Presbyterian church will begin soon.
Wednesday sale features lettuce radishes celery cucumbers pineapples oranges cranberries pears sweet potatoes. Also listed are seedless raisins 1 lb 8c fancy orange peel 1 lb large walnuts 1 lb 17c New Cal. almonds 1 lb 18c dated items and other produce, with emphasis on fresh stock.
A local hand advertises services to pump water for stock, operate a feed grinder, churn and wash, and run a cream separator for a daily cost under 30 cents. He promises to stay at home during chores and not visit the hired girl. Also notes arrival to visit with Mr. and Mrs. Pearson. Nearby reports include a Frank Wingler sale and a wild goose hunt resulting in an eleven pound bird.
Mrs. Clarence Shanafelt visited the James Glover home then traveled to Washington to see her mother Mrs. Sue Lytle. Mrs. Steve Stewart and Mrs. Frank Stewart from Washington arrived to stay with Miss Nora Stewart. George Stevenson and daughter Nell left for Ottumwa for Nell to have an appendicitis operation. Presbyterian ladies bazaar in Stoutner buildings served oysters ices and a 15 cent lunch. expected to clear about 140. Mrs. D. Dayton and son Davy of West Chester spent Saturday at the James Nelson home. The Rev Charles Work, the evang...
A large orchestra and choir provide music for morning meetings that began yesterday at the Presbyterian church. The gatherings will continue for several weeks. Mrs. J. N. Reinert traveled to Sigourney this evening to attend a play.
Nov 24 notification lists Mrs D W Jones traveling to Washington to visit a ill mother. Mr and Mrs H F Owen at Chula Mo on return trip for a few days. Chas McCreedy has hogs being delivered today. E K Annas and wife and Enid at Riverside for the week. Chas Jackson traveled to Washington this morning. Mrs W K Wallace moved to town and Frank moved to her farm.
Ralph Riggs stars in the English farce with music It's All On The Quiet visiting Washington on Wednesday November 25. Rose Stillman leads a strong company of clever farciers dancers and singers with full scenery and props provided. Seats at Lemmon's pharmacy with prices 75c 50c 35c and 25c. Also advertising Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy from Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Mrs. Erald Campbell and her children returned to Des Moines this morning after visiting with her sister Mrs. J. T. Moore. Also note kept for H. Knecht offers suit pressing monthly.
Mrs. A. VanSickle has returned from Sioux City after being summoned by the illness of her brother in law Nisle VanSickle. His condition is unchanged.
Advertises UV Combs designed for smooth finishing and gentle hair straightening without pulling or breaking. Highlights factory service and broad stock selection.
Mrs J M Law and her granddaughter Jane of Sigourney return home this morning after visiting at the Car Law home.
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