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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1912
Page
2
Local notes from Havre and Noble County list visits among neighbors. John Putman Jr and family host and travel between Washington and Wayland. The ill fated Titanic tragedy is mourned by Mennonite missionary Anna Funk. Omer Richer suffers eye injury while awaiting medical care. Community plans include a Sunday school convention and home talent play participation.
A polite notice recalls a party held yesterday afternoon from 2 to 5 in honor of Eleanore, daughter of a local family. Neva Cummings and Edward Mitchell served a dainty luncheon as children enjoyed an exceptionally pleasant afternoon.
April 30 1912 notes show D L Baird and wife of St Paul Texas visiting Mrs Bairs parents Mr and Mrs Walker Crawford. Earl Alcorn of Buddyville departed after ten days at Dr Alcorn’s home. Walter Mickey renewed acquaintances on streets. Mrs C A Shearer and Mrs T W Hendrickson of Columbus Junction visited Mrs S S Wilcox. Glynn Rowan visited Iowa City with her hospitalised mother. Mrs A J Peterson and Edith shopped in Muscatine. Rev R D D Hughes of Cotter preached for Rev J A Glendenning. Mrs J A Glendenning was a Washington visitor. C P Nichols left for Missouri on business. Allen Gaines traveled east on the morning train.
Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M meets 1st Friday monthly. Cyrus Chapter No 18 R A M meets 2nd Friday. Bethlehem Commandery No 44 KT meets 3rd Friday. Washington Chapter No 98 CE meets 2nd Thursday. Visiting fraters welcome.
A sequence of small town visits and family events. The Neal and Combs families hosted relatives including Miss Fern, Isabell, and Mrs. Bert Smith. Washington trips included A J Robertson and Beula Coffman visiting parents. A new baby boy arrived for Wesley Myers. Charley Robertson and Charley Melchinstry made regional visits. Hay hauling by Frank Smith and Bert Smith linked to John MecKinstry.
The kindergarten will not be in session Wednesday through Friday as teachers travel to Des Moines for a three day International Kindergarteners Union meeting. Organizers claim it will be the best meeting of its kind ever held in the Mississippi valley.
A four ward caucus in city hall chose twenty delegates to the county Democratic convention. Ward picks include Harmeier Knupp Bidwell Miller Reister Little Berdo Foss McFarland Johnson Klopfenstein McFarland Hillhouse Sutherland Alberson. An informal vote favored Clark over Wilson 42 to 5. The county convention is set for May 4 at city hall with ten delegates to state and district conventions. Burlington hosts both May 16.
County officials face contested races as petitions circulate for supervisor C. A. Knapp for county treasurer and W. W. McFarland urged to enter the supervisor race. Mike Truxan of Riverside seeks a representative seat while Sheriff McCarty seeks re nomination.
Mrs Adah Hawkins Smouse 43 was found dead in her Des Moines home after a possible heart or apoplectic attack while preparing for a hospital nurses graduation. She recently returned from Florida and was active in local clubs. Post mortem planned. survived by husband, three sisters, mother, and three stepchildren.
The month of April closed with unusually dry conditions and near average temperatures. Total precipitation was 2.20 inches, down from 3.49 in 1911 and 3.11 in 1910, with rain on six days and snow on one. Maximum reached 74 degrees, minimum 30.5, and conditions shifted from mild to mild with a late cold snap.
The Knickerbocker Stock Company opens a week at the Graham theater with Miss Lynne Yoder and Eugene J. Murphy leading in The Woman of Mystery, offering a full scenic production and refund policy if unsatisfied. Also billed are Under Arizona Skies and The Girl From Directors with nightly change of program and special acts. Prices 10 20 30 cents. ladies free Monday night under usual conditions. Also cattle market updates and prices listed.
Mrs James Patterson learns of her father’s death in Muscatine and heads to Conesville with her son John for the funeral. Mrs Elizabeth Thompson moves from Winfield and will live with her granddaughter Miss Fay Thompson. Mrs J C Mitchell hosts a gathering.
A large convoy is planned to accompany Senator Kenyon on a northern Washington county tour Thursday. Local residents including George H. Paul and J. L. Brookhart offer cars, with others joining if roads permit. The route includes Ainsworth Riverside Kalona Wellman Lexington West Chester and a Graham meeting in the evening.
Suffragists urge a special session to pass a bill providing for a referendum on granting women the ballot. The move aims to place the issue before voters and press for women's suffrage rights.
First Lieutenant LeRoy Schilling of Company D was elected for an eight year term in the National Guard. He has served as first lieutenant for five years. The vote was 28 to 1 for Glenn Laffer, who was not a candidate. Ballots were cast between 8 and 10 with just over half of the company voting.
A light exchange features a candid tourist explaining why he wears a monocle in parliament. He notes dull speakers avoid sleep because one eye stays propped open with a glass eye, delivering a humorous line about parliamentary attention.
Opening notes from Chicago on April 30 1912 show hog receipts estimated at 19000 with 6336 carried over. Market slow at yesterday’s average with mixed packers at 750408.00 and heavy shipping grades 7500 to 8000. Cattle receipts 35000 with strong prospects while sheep 18000 show steady prospects. Second report lists today receipts 20000 and yesterday 54729 with 6335 left over and estimated tomorrow 28000.
An extra session convened in Madison by Gov. Francis E. McGovern focused on state aid for relief of Black River Falls, strengthening the Portage levee against floods, new water power legislation, amendments to the weights and measures law, and related issues.
A brief want ad in the Journal offers a fast route to reach local readers seeking jobs and services. The notice promises effective exposure and timely responses from interested parties.
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