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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1912
Page
2
Hogs in Chicago December 13 1912 show estimated receipts of 23000 with 8380 carried over. Prices ranged from 7.05 to 7.45 for various hog grades as prospects weaken. Cattle receipts around 4000 with steady outlook while sheep demand remains strong with 10000 receipts projected.
Receipts today 20000 yesterday 25045. Shipments yesterday 4246. Left over 8380. Estimated tomorrow 13000. Market strong to 5 higher than Thursday's average with hog ranges 7.25 to 7.50. Beef prices range 5.70 to 10.70 and cattle and sheep quotes noted for various classes.
Market notes show mixed activity with bulk prices around 7.25 to 7.40 for certain grades. Heavy cattle range from 7.05 to 7.45 with rough heavies at 7.05 to 7.20. Cattle steady and sheep advancing in demand.
Community notices report Charley Sepherd improving under Dr Irelan and several visitors to families in the Rubio area. Upcoming events include a candy social December 19 at Rubio school and a United Presbyterian bazaar and chicken pie supper December 17 with afternoon and evening sessions. The church season continues with services at 11 and 7, and a sermon on Paul’s Testimony to the Gospel.
Crawfordsville Iowa reports a bridal shower for Miss Florence Keiper hosted by Mrs Robert Rhea. Wilbur Rose and Miss Alice Williams wed by Dr Swickard at the Methodist parsonage. The couple will reside on the bride’s mother’s farm. Residents travel to Washington and Olds for sales and visits. a lecture on Human Nature by Paul Doelker is announced for Dec 16 at the opera house.
Dec 12 1912 Rubio items note M L Waters and Orville Morgan return from Donna Texas with good reports. P W Keefover family moves to Washington for a new job. Rubio hotel farewell. Rev Pratt of St Louis leads revival at Blackhawk church supporting rescue work. Pearl Morgan seeks Iowa City treatment. Earl reports improvement. Local vet Laithly thriving in business. A Providence Indiana pastor fills Rubio and Hopewell pulpits.
Corner of town avenue and Jefferson streets hosts Sabbath school at 10 with morning service at 11 on the theme God the Preserver of Man. Golden Text Psalms 121 7 8. Evening service at 7 45 Wednesday. Free reading room Wednesday 2 30 to 4 30 p m. All invited.
Sabbath school begins at 9 45 with morning worship at 11 Junior at 4 and evening union service at 7 Rev W H Reed mission pastor from Egypt addressed morning and evening services supported by Mr Geo H Paul Rev W Fisher, pastor, will also speak.
Second United Presbyterian outlines its Sabbath school at 9 45 and morning worship at 11 with a 6 o clock Senior Endeavor. No evening service. The union service will be addressed by Rev W H Reed a returned missionary to Egypt. Rev W R Sawhill is the pastor.
Morning service at 9:45. Morning worship at 11 with pastor Rev. A. B. Smith. Junior League at 3. Epworth League at 6. Evening service at 7 with Rev. J. A. Boatman of Muscatine. All are cordially invited.
Sabbath school at 10, morning service at 13, Young People's meeting at 6, evening service at 7. Rev. S. E. Greer, pastor, cordially invited to all.
The Sabbath school meets at 10 with a brief rehearsal for the Christmas program for all children. Morning service follows at 11. The Young People's Society convenes at 2. Rasche is the pastor.
Clinton Iowa evangelist Rev Geo W Slater arrived and preached on Jacob's Prayer at the A M E church. He plans to speak again tonight on God and the Poor with special Sunday meetings at 11 am 3 30 pm and 7 pm The 3 30 pm session will focus on Some Things Men Should Know for men.
Bible school at 9 30 A M. Morning service at 11 with announcements on the Christmas occasion. Young People Hour at 6 P M.
The program lists a morning worship theme The Spirit of Worship and an evening message Large Life in a Small Place at seven o'clock. A midweek meeting is scheduled for Wednesday evening at 7 30.
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