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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1921
Page
2
Chicago market summary for December 5 shows hog receipts about 48 000 head with holdover 1 793 and mixed price ranges across weights. Cattle receipts around 22 000 with mostly steady trade. beef steers and veal calves priced in the mid six to low ten dollars. cows and bulls also listed. Sheep receipts about 23 000 with killing classes steady to strong and feeder demand steady. Report by W Wagner and J B Heat, Iowa City and Met phone 726.
Auction notices list sales by date and location. December 7 A C Cannon five miles southeast of Washington starts closing out sales. December 13 Caleb Lemley Washington Iowa. December 14 Mrs Wm Galloway northeast of Washington. December 15 Rowe and Westbrook Columbus Junction pure bred horse sale. December 20 J M Wolfe Clegg Bros Evergreen Farm Columbus Jct Shorthorn Sale. January 10 Val Redlinger five miles northeast of Washington closing out.
Graham Theatre manager Mr Pratt receives a letter from Canton Ill manager Mr Duffield praising the Oliver Players as the best company this year. Washington theatre-goers will enjoy three major royalty plays this week with the opening Thursday showing the Jack Norworth success My Lady Friends.
ton public recently paid two dollars per seat to see a clean witty sparkling play now on stage. The Graham will likely be taxed to capacity at these prices arranged by Mr. Pratt. The Otis Oliver Players, known locally for The Unkissed Bride last season, return with this attraction.
The morning sermon by Dr W W Bowers cites Mark 10 38 and argues that James and John misjudge glory and asks readers to reframe prayers toward God’s will. It notes that earthly success may require poverty and holiness may demand hardship, urging submission to divine purpose.
Mrs Dudley Crone and her daughter Charlotte of Keota spent Saturday in Washington for a social visit and sightseeing.
James Conger aged 68 died early today in Long Beach California after months of cancer. He had lived in California the last three years and will be buried in Long Beach. He was a painter by trade and a respected member of the community, survived by brothers A A Conger Dunsmier CA Will H Conger West Chester Elmer Conger Kent WA and Julius Murray and Miss Bessie Conger of Washington. He attended United Presbyterian church and Odd Fellows lodge.
The society note reports Miss Helen Squire and Mr. Russell Goodin eloped to Davenport for a Saturday afternoon ceremony at five, a surprise to friends. The Covered Dish Club hosted a Friday event at Mr and Mrs Earl Edmondson with dinner dancing and bridge, and included out of town guest Mrs Jack Riley of Kansas City.
Crawfordsville business leader E. J. Davidson of Davidson Bros. hardware died today at about 2 30 after several months illness. He was a prominent local businessman and Presbyterian church leader. Funeral arrangements had not yet been made. He was son in law of Mr and Mrs M D Yard of Washington.
Mary Elizabeth has moved in with Mr. and Mrs. Glenn McCall northwest of town indicating a new arrival in the community.
The Farmers & Merchants Bank promotes a Christmas Club offering systematic saving over 50 weeks. Start with small weekly deposits or fixed amounts, with totals ranging from modest sums to as high as 1000 dollars. Members can withdraw or transfer to a regular account, and bank staff will provide a bank book showing deposits and projected totals.
The Rotary club announced a Christmas party for local children after their weekly luncheon. A committee was formed to organize the event and an entertainment program is planned for Tuesday evening after the holidays. W. C. Harding spoke, reflecting on his life and career leading to his role overseeing city schools.
A large line of pens and pencils offered with prices starting at 60 cents at Stephens store. Shoppers browse a broad assortment of writing supplies in preparation for back to school and office needs.
The Weather Bureau in Washington outlines a period December 5 through 10 with temperatures near or above normal. It calls for generally fair conditions in the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri Valleys, with a probability of rain in the upper Mississippi valley on Tuesday or Wednesday.
Mrs Earl Hout and her son Kenneth drove to Sigourney Saturday evening to visit her parents Mr and Mrs V Neil.
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