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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1906
Page
5
A reader signs off claiming that what they burned as coal is different, labeling Andersons Coal as hot stuff and implying superior quality. The note presents a consumer perspective on fuel branding.
Crawfordsville Sept 21. George DeLong of Mo lin Illinois visits relatives while A G Brown and wife come from Haskins to stay with her parents Mr and Mrs Cochran. Staley of Kirkwood and Chauncey Meyers Cedar township tour friends. Armstrong leaves Crawfordsville imprint with today's issue. successor unnamed. Will Anwyl and Joe Lease at Winfield fair. Dr G F Niblock travels to Oska loosa on business. Accident note William Adams, railway engineer, loses most flesh from arm. graft from amputated negro woman's leg performed at city hospital after woman’s leg was amputated. Adams consents to color graft.
United States marshal searched Wellman yesterday for Harrison Crawford on parole from the penitentiary. He fled when the marshal arrived but was followed and captured three quarters of a mile west at the Flowing Well. Crawford was brought back in handcuffs and taken west by the passenger train this morning. The town also notes local travels: Mr and Mrs Klockenteger returned from Lodara Guthrie county after their son's funeral, and Mr Oldaker and wife returned from Iowa City after attending the 22nd Iowa reunion.
Keota notes homecomings and travels as Mr and Mrs William Shuman and baby return from Nebraska. Mrs Chris Hetzel of Muscatine visits daughter Mrs J N Reinert. Mr Runyon from Washington plans camp meeting at Lalleyrand. L A Marr attend Wilton fair. Dr Ross Crawford returns to Baxter healthier. Jack Davies and wife move into Andew Campbell property while Campbell heads to Extra. Mrs John Bryson visits in Baxter for three weeks. Epworth League hosts an ice cream social on church lawn with Keota Cornet Band providing music.
B. J. Palmer, long in poor health, is reported very low today. No significant change is seen and recovery is feared.
In court the Palmer Stephens mining case continues with Stephens’ testimony completed today and Palmer now on the stand. Indicted Grand Jury defendants were to plead this morning but were given until tomorrow morning to enter pleas. Naturalization papers for Michael Hollinger were finalized and he becomes an American citizen.
Public notice offers a $4.00 round trip excursion to Minneapolis St Paul on the Iowa Central Railway. Departing Saturday September 22. See flyers or contact agents for details.
To Buffalo N Y and return via Nickel Plate Road at 13 00 for the round trip from Chicago on October 10 11 12 and 13 Return limit October 19 or by extension October 29 First class equipment Individual Club Meals from 35c to 81 00 served in Nickel Plate dining cars also a la carte Mid day Luncheon 50c City Ticket Office 107 Adams St Chicago
Brussels dispatch reports the rumored death of Carlotta widow of Emperor Maximilian of Mexico is unfounded. Her mental state is unchanged, but her health is otherwise excellent as she walks daily in the park of her chateau.
Sea Thief and Has Fled, Sept. 20. C. B. Stol lard, cashier of the People's State bank in Sedan, vanishes with deposits totaling $75,000. A note declares him a defaulter and fled. The safe is time locked and the missing amount remains undetermined.
Jennie Beaumont widow of a civil war veteran leaves all her property to the local Grand Army of the Republic post in Wabash Indiana. The measure follows her husband’s wishes and includes two residences. Sept. 20 announcement.
A humorous old anecdote highlights how misreading sacred texts can alter meaning. Lorenzo Dow allegedly preached against women's bonnets by twisting Topknot into a warning, while a Wilbraham seminary student misunderstood his trial sermon text, claiming to explain salvation and then how one might escape neglecting it.
A whimsical pair of historic boasts by Johannes Amer, a forgetful German professor who once lived in Vienna. He claims Julius Caesar swam the Tiber in disguise and, after battles, lay dying near Pompey’s statue with one hand shielding his face and the other seeking aid.
Al fred Beit, the diamond multimillionaire, once befriended a man who repaid him with ingratitude and abuse. When the man fell on hard times, Beit discreetly arranged aid through a trusted intermediary without letting the beneficiary know the donor.
A set of maxims from the Atchison Globe warns that hospitality can mask loneliness and a secret is unsafe once known. It cautions against conceit and gossip, notes some pushers err as often on the wrong side as the right, and advises to focus on main issues rather than side issues. It also suggests not to be angry when interrupted to avoid saying foolish things.
A compact quotation set contrasts Phillips praising education gained through struggle with Mrs. Child claiming every soul holds flowers needing sunshine and free air to bloom. The lines reflect themes of opportunity, growth, and personal development.
The Misses Kate Berdo and Brod will entertain the Ready Maids this evening at the Berdo home on North Iowa avenue. All Junior League members of the Methodist church are invited to a watermelon picnic Saturday afternoon from 3:30 to 5 in Sunset park. Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson will entertain her Sabbath school class this evening in rooms over Mrs. McCall's millinery store.
Miss Mary French entertained about a dozen young ladies last evening in a comfort knotting in honor of Miss Isabel McElhinney. Light refreshments were served.
The Bryant section of the Fortnightly Club’s literary department will meet Monday at 2 0 with Mrs J A Harwood. This is the first meeting for the year.
Miss Cleta Baird entertained twelve friends last evening at her North avenue home. Guests played party games and enjoyed phonograph music during the evening, concluding with delightful refreshments.
Miss Carolyn Rall and Miss Stena Hansen entertained a small group at their south Washington home to honor Miss Rall's brother KEEF who is visiting before continuing to work at the University of Texas.
Mr and Mrs W J Hamilton hosted a day at Dr Hl BB Hamilton home in Ainsworth with guests Mr and Mrs Hugh McCleery and son Richard Mr and Mrs John Mc Laughlin Mrs Dr Cr W Mc Laughlin Maurine and Charles to mark the couple’s second wedding anniversary.
Last evening thirty to forty friends and neighbors surprised John Kuhn for his birthday. A four course supper was served on the lawn, prettily lighted with Japanese lanterns. Music and dancing were the main features of the evening. A very pleasant time was enjoyed by all.
Twenty neighbors gathered at Mrs D F Haines home on South Marion Avenue for a farewell party as she prepares to move to Lawton Okla. The social evening featured ice cream and cake and ended with a china plate gift for the departing resident.
The Magnet Literary society of the Academy held a reception in chapel hall last evening for the Aurora society, faculty, and new students. About sixty attendees mingled as the Magnet quartet and cornet duo performed, Miss Varrish played piano, and light refreshments followed. The event was praised as a delightful introduction to schoolmates and campus life.
The ten cent social hosted by the W. R. C. at Mrs. Ida Rathmel’s North Marion avenue home drew about eighty attendees. Old soldiers shared war stories while vocal and instrumental music plus phonograph selections entertained guests. The event was a social and financial success, with gratitude extended to visiting friends and Mrs. Rathmel for her hospitality.
Mrs. W. H. Ledford returned to her Columbus Junction home this morning to attend the Columbus Seseste picnic, joined by local residents savoring macaroons and nut fingers at John son’s bakery today.
A flurry of visitors and shoppers from Grace Hill Havre West Chester Wellman and Brighton filled the city today including John Skipton A E Roe John Hanley Miss Mamie Miksch and Mrs Garden. Notable mentions include Andrew Johnson arriving from Kingsville to visit M G Campbell and Ed Klopfenstein returning from Chillicothe after tending farming interests with 1237 acres farmed nearby.
A busy day in Vienna and surrounding towns with Johnsons offering cakes and pies for supper. Bowmans announces big reductions on dress goods and trimmings while locals like Miss Minnie Chiles and Ray visit from Fairfield.
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