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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1919
Page
7
The Journal reports on comings and goings in Washington County including social activities births and deaths. Local correspondents provide brief notices of residents personal events and community happenings.
Mrs S G Fletcher and son Cleo visited relatives in Winfield Tuesday. Mrs Etta Buxbaum led a Care Away circle afternoon with a music and art program where each lady represented a song. A guessing game followed using various song titles and a display table of items for memory recall. The home featured gold red and marigold decorations and white and gold refreshments. Lola Romig planned a Brighton visit. Rev C Y Love of Paxton will preach at the United Presbyterian Church Sunday services.
Sept 12 reports Frank Ulrich and family visiting Grand Mound and Clinton then returning Monday evening. Mrs J C Mathews injured on stairs Sunday evening and taken to Keota to stay with daughter Mrs Geo Brown. Roy Littrell and Harley Stafford moved Geo Ebner’s car to Rock Island and returned Tuesday. Rev S E Wallin and M E Ebner attended Presbytery at Deep River.
A patient reports recovery after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as advised by a friend in St. Louis. The testimonial describes relief from bloating and gastric pressure, enabling them to resume chores like tending to chickens and the garden, and claims the product removes intestinal inflammation. Advertising copy cites Lemmon's Pharmacy and druggists everywhere.
Lin has resigned as minister leaving the parish without a pastor. Dale Cole is able to sit up though still sore. Linny Stark sews for Mrs. F R McCreed. Cherwinkers moved into their own home. Mathers returned from Keota via Washington for Welcome Home. Haskins area sent representatives. several families stayed home. Gordon couple visited Washington and Cody Nebraska for the weekend.
Mrs Charles Jackson visits Cumberland for a month with parents and brothers. Mary Brockway returns from Letts after a reunion. Joseph Rowan and Fannie Rowan join A N Bower homecoming in Washington before returning Friday. M E congregation hosts Rev Field and family with about 125 attendees and visitors. Rev Potter from Mitchell attends and speeches are made. Field and family head to Marengo for new assignment. Donald Hagen hosts a party for Maurice and Charles Field with games. Ainsworth residents enjoy a Washington day with entertainment and remarks.
Fred Gilbert of Spirit Lake fired 150 straight targets at the Waterloo Gun Club event to reach 410 consecutive hits over four days. He holds the world record of 591 straight targets and aims to extend his streak at Sheldon. Local amateurs and pros posted top scores including G A Smith 146, Charles Hummel 145, William Tolen 141, Homer Clark 147, Guy Ward 146, and L D Russell 140.
Chicago Sept 12 The Illinois health report to Dr G H Sumner notes mild influenza cases in central Illinois from late June to mid July. Surgeon General Rupert Blue says warning urged for states to report any rise in influenza and to take preventive actions, though no reliable forecast of a major recurrence can be made.
Miss Hazel Porter of Morning Sun visited friends Miss Gladys Wells and Miss Evelyn Eldridge and went to Winfield this morning. L T Smith of Sanborn formerly taught manual training visits town with Mr and Mrs Howard Fisher and Eva Smith. Mrs Fred Annas and son Harry return to Columbus Junction after yesterday’s celebration. Harry Annas, member of Old Company K I N G, enlisted March 1917. Mr and Mrs 8 A Black return to Rock Island after visiting niece Mrs T M Wilkin. Mrs M E B Dicken and Louise Wilson travel from Washington DC to Knoxville to visit uncle and brother O G Wilson. Mr and Mrs F A Cordell remain in Rock Island after attending yesterday’s celebration. Cordell is a Washington county soldier.
Des Moines IA Sept 12 crowds request seating for Monday night meeting where Senators Johnson Borah and McCormick will argue against unreserved ratifications to the peace treaty. Iowa towns Boone Chariton Atlantic Newton Oskaloosa and others sent reservations to the local committee.
A young actress sought a part from a popular manager. He praised looks but she counters with a line about brains. He asks what more valuable than brains. She replies tact, delivering a sharp comeback.
A World Outlook note reports that North Africans in Europe sought wives via hostels and missions could not meet demand. To ease the soldiers’ waiting list, missions plan short courses in wife training to prepare suitable brides.
C Francie Jenkins a treasury stenographer in Washington produced the first real moving picture and showed it in Richmond Indiana on June 6 1894. The film featured a butterfly costume dance by vaudeville artist Anabelle who was paid five dollars for her performance.
At a noon yesterday committee session at the Grant club refined plans for a Monday night gathering. They await word from senators on reception arrangements and telegram replies. Doors open 7 pm with speeches at 8. Johnson to speak at 6 pm.
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