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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1903
Page
6
There was no yacht race today in New York as the morning showed a quiet sea and insufficient breeze at the scheduled start time. The special report notes the lack of wind halted any attempt at sailing.
Arlo H owned by Perry Mayes of this city is entered for the 2 35 pace tomorrow at Columbus Junction and for the 2 25 pace Friday with Andy Lel per as the driver.
The kindergarten department of the public schools in Smouse’s hall opened yesterday with about seventy children aged four to six in attendance. Attendance runs lower this year since scholars no longer double as primary students as in prior years. Misses Davidson Verne Ashby and Louise Wilson teach the kindergarten.
The last half of the year 1002 taxes are due and delinquent by October 1. County Treasurer Shearer urges taxpayers to settle promptly to avoid penalties and further collection actions.
A compiled list shows numerous transfers including Mary A. Tate to A Kellargacre City, Edward B K Wiley to Audley Gault one lot City, and Winfeld Smouse to George Arnold one lot Haskins. Also listed are buyers in Crawfordsville Paris Franklin and Oregon counties with various acreages and prices.
Local notes record Ir. Harper taking over the J. K. Loughead property on the Heights. Several residents depart for visits including Miss Sabella Stevenson to West Liberty and Mrs. Riley and Mrs. Saunders to Chicago. Others attend reunions, school, or business engagements and workers report paving delays and new clerks at Merver & Chilcote.
Manager Connie Mack of the Philadelphia Americans signs pitcher Rube Wad Dell for next season. A recent Atlantic gale caused extensive damage with many sea wrecks reported. A 12 year old from 401 South Chicago was involved in a Tuesday incident.
Mr and Mrs Ed Grayson planned a surprise for Mrs Margaret Grayson in honor of her 75th birthday with about a dozen guests. Miss Nina Isenhart hosted the Queet Esther Circle at her South Iowa Ave home followed by a luncheon. Dr and Mrs B J Jenkins hosted a six o'clock dinner for church friends. Edith Mary Parrish and Dr Grafton Henry Pratt prepare to wed at the Parrish home on East Washington Street September 16 2003 with linen shower events and a dating dish party noted. Invitations issued for the marriage of Miss Etta Coulter and Rev Ralph K Atcheson on a September evening.
Local items from Grace Hill dated August 31 note visits and travel. Fred Beitie of Museca tine spent Sunday with parents Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Beitie. Mrs Dr Laird of Packwood visits at John Mauthe home. Miss Emam Buxbaum goes to Cedar Falls for state normal school. J J Lewis and Monroe county kin return home tomorrow. Charles Anderson northeast of Washington returns from L C Dunbars. Kate Buxbaum starts to the Academy. Mrs Lizzie Mickensderfer returns to Muscatine. Ed Tromm returns from two weeks in Muscatine.
Alfred Reiner and John Morriariety with Dan Mor leaving for Canada this week while Anton Maticky entertained Sunday. Miss Emma Shalla hosted a large group of young friends at the start of the week.
August 31 visitors from Albia Iowa Mr and Mrs Robert Spencer stay with J W Eyestone. Walter Friend returned to Council Bluffs after visiting his aunt Mrs J S Young. A group of youths enjoyed games and refreshments at J N Eyestones Friday night. Mr and Mrs John Waite of Wellman spent weekend with daughter Mrs L E Fleming.
In East St Louis on a Sunday night, two alleged robbers were captured after a failed safe blowing at the East St Louis First and Savings bank. Authorities report three hundred dollars and two revolvers found on the suspects James Man and Edmund Fahey, with a possible lookout man escaping.
The Chicago Board of Trade will adjourn Friday and resume operations on Tuesday morning. The action ends the current session and postpones trading until the next business day.
At the YWCA camp in Williams Bay on Sunday a postponed gala day drew delegations marching with colors and singing state songs. The event featured a festive setting with the villa and arched bridge decorated. Miss Reynolds the world's secretary bade farewell before sailing to Europe in October. Miss Hill of Madras, India also departed for new assignments. The piece also notes broad topics from a French ship search to a colored census achievement in Cambridge and Mrs. Carnegie’s travel aboard the Celtic.
A list shows Buchanan Davis Des Moines Johnson Lee Louisa Ringgold Union Van Buren and other counties scheduling fairs in September. Locations include Independence Bloomfield Burlington Iowa City West Point Columbus Junction Mt Ayr Creston Milton and Wapello with secretaries and dates stated. Community updates note staff changes at Fairfield ice cream factory and local travel plans.
One way rate with two dollars ad ditional for round trip tickets on sale the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Return limit twenty one days from sale date. Ticket agents of Iowa Central provide rates and information, or address A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minnesota.
A fragment shows Mr Kallow lamenting a sleepless night after a bet, while a maid comments on the situation. The dialogue hints at romantic or humorous social interaction, with a playful exchange about trouble and sleep.
Messrs Cowger Boger Jones invite the public to patronize them for vehicle repairs wagon work and tool sharpening at the first corner south of the Post Office 64 66 Cowger Doger Jones Cedar Rapids visit. Baird's Harp Orchestra played for a Winfield society hop honoring Cedar Rapids ladies. Moore of Welman in city on business. Gentry Bros Shows promote two score years of animal exhibition with new acts and a double herd of performing animals. date set for Friday Sept 4.
The Iowa Central opens a regular winter tourist train to Southern California starting Oct. 21 operating each Wednesday. It departs Albert Lea at 10:00 p.m. and reaches Los Angeles after a Sunday arrival. Rates for a double lower berth are 6.00 from Albert Lea and 5.50 from Marshalltown. Information from A. B. Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis.
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