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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1903
Page
4
Weather forecast for Iowa predicts fair tonight and Tuesday. Local observations note visitors and residents returning from Brighton and Riverside. Michael Thoma and family attended the funeral of grandson Anson Scott in Riverside with interment in Riverside cemetery.
Weather notes report high frost in Minnesota with no damage and rivers running high. Sawmills shut due to water. funerals and social visits noted. Opera company performance at Graham opera house drew a fair crowd. university business figures visit the city.
Philip M. Crapo a leading Burlington and Iowa figure died at two this morning after returning from California where he sought relief for health issues. He served as financial agent for the Connecticut Mutual Insurance Company for Iowa and funded Burlingtons park and library. Survived by a wife and several children.
Round About column notes a Thursday evening music party at Mr Pence’s with about thirty attendees and a pleasant time. It records minor incidents including Matt Stiles breaking a thumb while loading calves last Friday and local chores like Will Hudson having his house plastered and repairs to the sewer. It also mentions gifts to local riders including John Putman for oats, Micnie Mitchell for apples, and Francis Swift for hay.
Peter Whitmire returns from Colfax for health. Jos Horak and Mary Kodyne visit Nebraska. Peter Shillig and wife come home from Cedar Rapids. Ken Doll accompanies Mrs. Shatter to Burlington. Tobias and A H Welter were in Iowa City last week. Jos Soukup considers moving to Riverside. Tre rents his farm to Me Herring. Mr and Mrs G M Welch return from Columbus City. Mrs G F Smith of Florence Colorado visits with her parents J H Miller. Sam Stephens spent Sunday at home. Hila Thompson visits Washington. Kyla Otis Hollen visit friends here Sunday. Cal Simpson returns to What Cheer after visiting relatives. Ban Riley visits Burlington. Gertrude Heard travels to Washington. Carl Cocklin goes to Iowa City for medical course. Mrs W E R N Wilson returns home to Cone. Henry Van Winkle visits old friends. O L Field goes to Iowa City to enter law dept. Democratic caucus selects S C Pearson, Harry Bye, S Chambers to vote for Henry Richer for representative. Mrs Bertha Booth departs for Washington. Albert Cameron returns from Illinois. Martha Sherbee visits sister E R McBride in Trattville Kansas. Lula and Nellie Pearson shop in Washington. James Trotter at Davenport school spends weekend home. Emma Ohler visits W White at Kirkwood Illinois. K J McGahey departs for Jamesport Missouri to visit parents.
Buf Miss Anna Scott has resigned her Passaic New Jersey mission post with the YWCA after five years of quiet service to working girls. The Passaic press lauds her steadfast faith and devotion and notes her planned move to join a leading house in New York City beginning Oct. 1.
Mrs R T McCall will display her millinery goods on Thursday Friday and Saturday of this week. The collection is described as unmatched in price and style in the city.
At yesterday morning's service seven new members were received into full membership of the congregation. Four of the new members were baptized.
Mission will start at Holy Trinity church next Sunday September 27 and run through the week with daily and evening services led by Rev. Father Lambert. All are welcome to attend.
Exclusive sale announces Beacon coal for furnaces, described as coarse with no clinkers. Now is the time to buy offered by 68-1 John Shields & Son.
Society notes report the S. B. Club holds its regular meeting at Mabel Morton’s home this evening with members urged to arrive by 7:00. Neighbors of A. J. Dawson surprised the couple as they move into their East Jefferson street home, presenting a silver bake dish as a token of esteem. Refreshments were provided by the hostess and Mrs. Harry Shrader. A. B. Hardy of Riverside visited the county seat, and Pearl Montgomery traveled as a passenger to Crawfordsville this morning.
Yesterday morning at the Methodist church Presiding elder Thorne led worship and preached from John chapter 14 I go to prepare a place for you. At the close of the service seven members were received into the church.
Tomorrow evening Carter's New Fast Mail offers seats now selling with a superb orchestra to accompany the performance.
I L Scott and his son Jesse of Riverside are listed as city visitors today.
Lost pocketbook with a prized breast pin and other items. Finder please leave at the Journal, S426.
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