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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1907
Page
4
The Chautauqua Board announces a meeting window from the 11th through the 20th. Officials will review agenda items, approve minutes, and discuss upcoming programs. Public access details and locations are listed in the notice.
President Young announced the committee slate for next year's Washington County Chautauqua work with names across Social Finance Grounds Railroad and other posts. The board scheduled the event dates from August to mid September and planned securing talent such as the Rounds Ladies orchestra and the world famous Gipsy Smith for the program.
On Tuesday evening at Rev. G D Rogers home George W Wilson and Alma Whitsel wed. Washington residents Mr and Mrs Wilson receive warm wishes for happiness. Claire Dewey hosted a dinner for friends bound for college. Eva Dodd marked her 13th birthday with a school gathering of about 35 guests and a light lunch. Mrs J H Charles of Fairfield attended a noon dinner at Mrs. Harry Shrader’s home with guests including old friends of Mr and Mrs Iges. Charles Stewart and Will Sturges entertained last evening with a Mix of friends and colleagues.
The ladies social at Avenue C drew a large crowd to raise funds for the church. Refreshments were served by Leanna Galloway and Amy Edworthy. The church home department held a thimble bee at Mrs. Jackson Roberts on East Washington with about thirty five members and a talk on the Bible by Rev. L. D. Young. Refreshments were provided by L. S. Patterson Frank Stewart W. R. Mount and W. D. Shearer. A separate notice promotes opportunities along a new Minneapolis & St. Louis line with land openings and weekly excursion rates from Iowa Central Ry agents.
Fish, oysters, dressed poultry at Stuart's. Rolls and coffee cakes at Johnson's bakery. Presbyterian church lecture invites all with no admission. Oscar Fetters departs for Des Moines to enter Highland Park school for the coming year. Reverend A. L. Graham arrives from Fairfield and visits Sprague home in Columbus Junction. Mrs. Shimitz of Chicago visits Ed Grayson then heads to Ainsworth to visit sister Mrs. Frank Chihak. Mr and Mrs W E B Sturges and sons leave for Carroll Iowa after visiting with Struges and Crooks family.
The County News reports on various local events across communities in the county and other daily happenings. It highlights civic notices, social gatherings, and notable activities involving residents and organizations within the region.
Sept 26 notes Jacob Bishop and daughter Geneva Dickerson from Colorado visit Albert Sharpe’s home. Albert Dunn attends Johnson county fair. Frank Grothe receives hospital treatment in Iowa City. Lillie Brush and Arnold of Chicago visit Olive and Lucile Reinerce. Doll family visits relatives. Geo Stump has his residence repainted. Mrs Selement returns from two weeks near Iowa City.
Carl Roberts roofed the house of Mr. Latchem. Carmichael Bros. are busy making molasses. Rev. James Priestnal preached two sermons to good congregations and was hosted by C. P. Grosscup and Wilber Been blossom homes. Lawrence Grosscup’s girls organize a club with Fern Bidwell as guest. Many attend John Green’s sale. Mrs. Chas. Nicola and son Charlie return from Dakota to visit Jim Latta’s home.
Sept 27 notes show J Lindley Coon visiting Newton relatives. Wesley and Mrs Price depart to Oak Nebr. S C Pearson visits Washington and Columbus Junction. E S Freeland visits Wapello and Columbus Junction. John Hopengardner cares for the Price home in their absence. Mrs Amos Stewart of Algona arrives to visit relatives. G G Ebner and party attend Washington. I F Sands J M Utterback C R Stearns and Jesse Marr return from Iowa River trip. Carson Crawford visits Washington on business. E C Cochran of St Louis inspects post office and routes. A J Laird Jr returns from Texas with Western Union workers. Mrs Harris of Staten Island departs for San Pedro Calif after visiting J D D Ross.
The Kensington church ladies group met with Mrs J L Holmes, forty members attended, officers were elected, and refreshments of angel food cake pumpkin pie and tea were served. Mrs J W Harding returned from Washington. Allie Keiser leaves for Oskaloosa. Jerome McGhan ships goods to Des Moines and plans to move. Mr and Mrs Verners travel to Chicago to buy goods.
Bob Crail of Oskaloosa visited trade here yesterday with his mother Mrs Burham. During the storm last night D R Munro's barn was struck by lightning tearing off boards and running into the barn behind some horses, but none were hurt and the hay remained safe.
Miss Jennie Williams returned to Washington after a visit with relatives in Crawfordsville. Travelers this morning included M. DeLong James Ferguson Tom Riley Frank Clossen and son Glenn and Mrs James McFadden. Clarence Young and Luther Williams also went home from Wapello.
An open invitation to a free lecture at the Presbyterian church this evening. Professor Steiner is described as an entertaining speaker who will deliver a message worth hearing. Attendees are urged not to miss the event.
Frank Barden and O. O. Fullerton depart for Newport Iowa and Columbus City on brief trips. Mrs Crawfordsville visits this city. Miss Ara Matthews travels to Crawforsville. C. S. Neal family head to Fort Worth Texas for future home. Clergy duties shift as Rev Sawhill preaches in Ainsworth and Rev Fisher assists tomorrow noon. piano sales noted including three pianos and one organ.
In March 1706 the territory now Tennessee held a census, proclaimed statehood, elected a governor and a legislature, and sent congressmen and senators who learned of the action only on arrival in Philadelphia. Congress deemed the move irregular and postponed federal recognition until an invitation. Tennessee thus became the third state to propose a president for the Union.
Westchester reports Charles Gorham of Washington as a business visitor, with Mrs. J. D. Dayton traveling to Keota this morning and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Burham also visiting.
A modest English clergyman enters a church and tells the verger he is there to take Ganon Blank's place. The verger questions whether he is the person to read prayers or deliver the sermon. The exchange shows church etiquette and humor over roles.
Wilson Dougherty rode with Letts on business this morning. Charley Kirg drove from Museca tine yesterday and stayed overnight, returning on the Firefly today. T. Smith rode this morning for Clinton Iowa on business. Miss Ormia Dusenberry left for Keota to spend a day with relatives.
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