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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1918
Page
7
Local briefs from community residents cover neighborhood events, safety updates, school news, and small-scale happenings across area blocks. Readers are urged to share tips and notices for upcoming meetings and local activities.
Notices from Washington County detail personals births and deaths. Names and places appear with dates and brief updates on arrivals departures and societal events.
J D Kisor and daughter Gladys visited Daven port over Sunday with his daughter Mrs Harry Brinton. Mrs Edgar Ingham and son Eugene arrived from Deming New Mexico. Eugene on ten day furlough after pneumonia. Pearl Kerr visited Fairfield. Ida Stivers to Sigourney to substitute for days. Dr Bert Christie and wife from Wapello spent Sunday with W S Parks. Mr and Mrs Chas Robison and daughter Mabel visited Mt Pleasant with Mil to Rhodes. Rev Vernon Pike attends M E conference in Bloomfield. Baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Vincent Peiffer. A J Johnson traveled to Iowa City to fetch Oscar post operation. Oscar improving. Stewart Brown and son back in Des Moines after visit with Mrs Guy Teeter. E L Edmondson leaves for Camp Pike Ark to join officers’ training. Mrs FE McConnahay of Mt Union visiting daughters. Katheryn Frazy leaves for Pocahontas to teach kindergarten. Rev Geo Anderson attends Christian church convention in Ottumwa. Twelve Mt Union ladies visit Brighton by T train bringing baskets for picnic. The ladies included Ina Gibbs, Laura Dohrman, Pearl Carlson, Thompson, John McConnaughay, Zada Buchanan, Francis Williams, Viola Shepard, Darbeshear, Ida McKim, Grace Garbeline. They enjoyed a picnic dinner and returned to Mt Union.
Seventy-Six residents share news of nursing in Keota visits and returns to work in Chicago. Notable events include Mrs Burrell Foster's death and Mag Dill visiting Keota relatives. The Bickfords and Shucks returned from a week in Excelsior Springs. Alice Sandros stayed in Davenport last week.
Mrs J J Anwy and Hazel visited in Washington Saturday along with Miss Marie Jacoby and Mrs Will Anwy and Lyle Gordon. Ella Proudfit of Washington was an over Sabbath visitor. Richard Bennett and James Harper returned to Harper after the death of Capt J W Harper. A union service at United Presbyterian church featured Hugh McCleery of Washington and Harley McCreedy and John S. McCreedy taking part.
Wilson and fellow Y M C A workers gave engaging talks about camp Cody work. Washington visitors Bruce Cowden Carolyn McCreery and Miss McCreedy joined Messrs McCreery Wilson and McCreery at the service last night. Kilgore and wife from Ainsworth stopped by Saturday afternoon.
Florence Porter of Washington attended to business in Ainsworth on Friday. Mrs. J. M. Utterback visited her mother in Columbus Junction. W. T. Trotter visited his daughter in Letts. Miss Emily Swartout of Reynolds Minn visited the DeBord home before returning home. Several residents returned from Chicago after a short sightseeing trip. Many others traveled to Ottumwa Bloomfield Bennett and Washington for family visits and celebrations.
Sunday school attendance stood at 71, down from 73 and 72 in prior weeks. Rev. George H. Duty preached on the prophets’ vision of Christ as a laboring man, bringing peace in hearts and nations, and urging members to live to win neighbors to church purpose as the Shield of Faith.
A Red Cross gathering in Richmond last Thursday saw 31 ladies sewing for soldiers overseas. Pajjamas and quilts for Belgian children were completed or started, with two quilts finished and more underway. Attendees included Mrs. Critz, Mrs. Te Bockhorst, Mrs. Strabala, Mrs. Schmidt, and many others.
A father humorously warns his son about marrying for money urging secrecy if such a plan is chosen. The exchange presents practical caution in a dry, wry tone typical of advice humor. The line highlights prudence over romance and the risk of wealth-driven alliances.
From Our Exchanges the Crawfordsville Imprint jokes about government control of papers leading to price hikes, wage increases, delinquent collectors, ad copy deadlines, and harsh penalties. The piece mocks a total nationalization scenario and endorses the notion with satirical tone.
Lieut Cleve Dayton and Eugene Parks were relocated to Camp Kearny in San Diego California. Their 301st cavalry unit has been redesignated as the 46th Field Artillery and could soon see active duty.
George T. Auld, 94, is ill at his Washington residence. Auld long resided in Keota, living on the Nora Stewart property which he owned, according to the Keota Eagle.
Frank Stierwelt, newly married to Jesse Ashby's daughter Verne, leaves the railway mail service to manage a commercial college in Oskaloosa. The Keota Eagle notes he brings experience and is a capable young man.
Gilbert Mumper re-registered for army service and may be placed in a branch of special service despite discharge stating not recommended for enlistment. Ellery N. Foster named second lieutenant in aerial service in Washington. Kalona’s 126 Machine Gun Battalion at Camp Dix praised for drill and appearance in New York parades. Subscriptions urged before government's cash-in-advance order, or renewals will stop after Nov 1 at $2.04 per year.
Editorial notes that numerous delinquent taxes remain unpaid in Keokuk County, running to hundreds of dollars and stretching back years, with a sizable portion from Lafayette. It urges interrogating each candidate about intentions to collect these outstanding sums.
Matilda Crail Ratcliffe, born July 19 1846 in Jefferson County Iowa, died Sunday at her South Second Street home after a short illness. She married Bruce C Ratcliffe on November 22 1898 in Ottumwa and was a longtime Congregational Church member.
K Warren his wife and son Har old spent Sunday with relatives. Charlie says he intends to go to war in the next draft and believes his service will aid in sending a German butchered foe to a warmer climate.
Seth Carris owns a new Cole eight automobile purchased locally. the article notes the purchase details and location for the transaction.
A Des Moines man urged his brother Hervey, then at the state fair, to drive the vehicle down last week, according to the Keota Eagle.
The Columbus Junction schools opened Monday morning with students returning to class as the new high school building, costing about $90,000, was ready for use. Despite minor finishing work, the facility is described as one of the best in southeastern Iowa and a credit to the architect.
Virgil Bales and Vada Ulin of Delta were returning from Sigourney when a cow lying in the road caused their Ford to overturn. Bales was briefly unconscious, crawled from the wreck, and Ulin, who was thrown clear, suffered a badly sprained left arm with elbow ligament injuries and bruises. Bales had facial gashes and other bruises as the car’s front end was crushed. Dr Eastburn of Sigourney treated them.
G W Dodder of Washington and his wife and daughter Vera May visited the Gazette office on their way to the Columbus Junction Fair. Dodder has attended every Fair since its inception, beginning with a bushel of onions as his first exhibit, and praises the event’s progress while noting life is as bright as one makes it.
School opens as seasons change bringing coughs colds croup hay fever and asthma. Early treatment helps children stay healthy and avoid missed time at school Fol ey's Honey and Tar is suggested as a home remedy Lemmon's Pharmacy advertises.
Iowa Gas and Electric Co sues in federal court at Davenport to stop Brighton authorities from halting collection of higher electric rates. The company seeks rate increases claiming losses, and cites 1917 income and plant costs as justification. August bills reflect the higher rates, but collection may be difficult.
The case on small accounts and transient customers was postponed to September 16 and subpoenas were issued for the Davenport council to appear. EB. L. Edmonson was sent to Washington where Electric Company officials offered to pay all costs and dismiss the case if the council grants the requested rate increase.
Chester A. McWilliams son of John and Amy McWilliams was born February 26 1859 in Danville Ohio and died August 27 1918 in Columbus Junction Iowa aged 59 years 6 months and 1 day He lived in Cairo Iowa as a child and spent 43 years as a tinner He married Kate N Barr January 5 1881 at Wapello Iowa and had five children Chas J Vern R Harold A Edgar W the latter dying October 28 1898 He moved to Columbus Junction in 1885 later resided in Washington and planned to return to Columbus Junction at death He had been in poorer health but worked recently until a slight cold prompted his fatigue
A brief consumer tip urges buyers to consult an expert on electric motors before purchasing a Hoover vacuum to avoid frequent replacements. It warns that choosing the wrong cleaner may lead to costly upkeep and premature disposal.
An old vegetable remedy S. S. claims to purge blood of scrofula and impurities, restoring vigor. It promises to reach every taint and offers free expert medical advice from Swift Laboratory in Atlanta, Georgia.
A man, after working all day, visited his son Vern's home for supper then collapsed while washing for the evening meal and died from acute dilation of the heart. He had been a Presbyterian member in the area before transferring to Washington. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church and burial followed in Columbus City.
J. G. Gaston of Newark Indiana praises Foley Cathartic Tablets for regular bowels and stomach comfort. He states they outperform many other cathartics and calls them the best made, as Lemmon's Pharmacy advertises.
A public sale for the Red Cross will take place in Richmond on Registration Day September 12. An ice cream social may accompany the sale at the park if weather allows. otherwise it will be at Wm Chapek's store. The event runs afternoon into evening with donations sold to highest bidder. Everyone is invited.
The quote asserts that true happiness rests on conscious virtue, not wealth power or status, which do not calm or cure inner guilt. Lord Chesterfield emphasizes moral grounding as the sole foundation of lasting happiness.
A Milwaukee News quip condemns constant calls for justice from vociferous crowds, suggesting they may someday receive it and then be lost for words. The excerpt reflects a wary stance toward persistent protest demands.
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