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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1905
Page
4
Local correspondents file brief notes on daily events in their towns. Reports cover community meetings, small celebrations, incidents, and notable happenings shaping neighborhood life in concise summaries.
Short local notices list visits and movements of residents in Brighton including Mr. and Mrs. Harry of Fairfield visiting relatives G A Beeney and son in Kalona Abe McClain of Yarmouth and Brinton family members, and community reports on school events and travellers like Nellie Coffman and Ola Simpson.
A large number of Prairie people were in Washington shopping, according to reports. Clendenning noted the group’s presence during the visit in late April.
Allen DeLong stays overnight in Washington while Mrs. W. H. Stull visits friends there. Omi Funston of Ainsworth visits J. H. Huston home. Samuel Turkington near Wy man injured by a calf, no bones broken, bruises. Miss Etna Baird returns to Washington from Manners home. Anna Long travels to Winfield after sister Mrs. Edna Ross’ witness. Nettie Hunter arrives from Washington for a few days at home. Lena Shaffer spends the day in Washington. J. C. Cherryholmes falls ill but improves. Jessie Griffith and Mabel Young visit Washington. Mrs. George Meyers returns to Winfield from John Davis home. Prof. A. W. Graham and son Vivian visit Olds. Will McClean of Washington visits for Washington County Chautauqua.
Mrs H Benn arrived from Washington to visit her daughter Mrs Chas McCreedy. H Clarahan family left for an over Sunday visit with relatives at Harper. Mrs A W Barnes returned to Chicago after visiting sister Mrs E P Supplee. Clarence Easter returned from Davenport after throat treatment. Miss Myria Moreland and Ethel Henderson spent the day with Washington friends. A Firefly brakeman threw a bottle striking Leslie Lord, injuring him slightly and delaying the train. Leonard Trotter to be brought home from Ames this evening on the Firefly.
Riverside report states Mr Kesler was moved for surgery and remains in critical condition at the hospital. The United Brothers hold their quarterly conference this afternoon.
May wheat slid from 1.09 to 1.00 per bushel in the biggest drop since the Leighter deal. Analysts say large holders may be forcing weaker traders out, signaling financial strain for many farmers.
Dr. Robert H. Porter opens a local medical practice in the Len Smouse building above the Dixon & Co real estate office. He brings two years of Chicago experience and prior Iowa work, and is a Kush Medical College graduate.
The Ready Maids hosted Miss Mary Steck with about twenty guests enjoying light refreshments. Fortnightly club activities include meetings of the household economics and literature departments at various homes, plus officer elections and program reports. A Prairie Flower Baptist church social at Will Palmer’s hosted a weight-based supper, drawing a large crowd and funds. The club’s April meeting featured Bryant studies, papers on his life and writings, and a business session. Mrs. J. T. Beamer and Miss Cordelia Ross were named to attend the State Federation in Waterloo.
Personal visits and social notices run through the page with out of town guests from West Chester Wellman Crawfords ville and Washington. Agricultural tips advise evergreen and apple tree planting windows and local nurseries promote Stewart's. A Washington County Farmers Mutual Insurance official attends to business while a Brighton loss adjustment is reported. Real estate pitches Iowa Farm land and weekend excursions by Iowa Land Co. Vienna features strawberry shortcake and a rustic Easter rabbit note.
F J Bond of Helena Montana returns from Lake Pepin where he sought to verify spring gold finds. He believes discoveries are real though not rich and notes a rush to Prescott Wisconsin and Lake City. Prospectors fill river valleys near the Mississippi with tents from distant regions. Ole Lareen of Milwaukee shows Trempealeau county specimens valued up to seventy five dollars per ton.
Kansas City police issued warrants against money lenders after a Star and Times campaign against usury. KE Foreman of a household goods lender was arrested and released on bond. A warrant was issued for George Hey accused of charging ten percent monthly on a small loan.
A New Yorker item presents a tense dilemma where Jess fears Jack will gamble if she refuses marriage to Tom who offers to quit gambling if she ties the knot.
A Swift aphorism notes a spoken slip can be more damaging than a misstep of the foot. The saying underscores the lasting impact of careless words in speech.
An Emporia Gazette piece critiques girls labeled as the he said girls ages 14 to 18 who gossip about boys and fashion, warn of late afternoon loitering, and risk school failure. It argues mothers shape daughters and warns against girl-struck behavior, calling the phenomenon a social concern.
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