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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1904
Page
5
The Hague December 21 American diamond traders are spending millions in Amsterdam for diamonds this winter becoming the Dutch market’s largest customers. About 15 000 diamond cutters are employed locally and receive weekly 120 000 dollars. Russians continue buyers at Antwerp but war has halved demand.
A brief item notes longer coats for people and animals this fall with belts, suggesting preparation for a cold winter and recommending coal as aid for heating.
Washington Iowa December 21 1904 members of the Ministerial Association express high regard for Father Jacob Meier after twelve years of service and request his retention while noting his transfer to another charge. Also notices about local holiday offerings and a basketball game at the Armory between The Academy and the Bums tomorrow.
A brief society and local life column reports accidents and fatalities, births, and marriages in the town. It notes readers with short notices and roster updates from the community.
In Crawfordsville on December 21 Mr and Mrs Frank Maxwell shop in Washington today. Mrs J H Maxwell has been ill but is improving. From here in Washington on business or pleasure are Dave Griffith Mrs Sarah Yeager Mrs Clem Holmes Mrs Sarah Campbell Floyd Maxwell Rob Shaffer and M D Maxwell. Mrs John McCartney came from Washington to teach her fancy work class.
Mrs. E R McBride and two sons left for Hiattville Kansas to visit her parents Mr and Mrs J A Sherbeck. Mrs T J Easter was a business visitor in Washington. Mrs Ella McCaleb returned to Conn after a visit with Grandma MecCaleb. Jess Marr traveled to Kansas City. Mrs W J Reaney and her little son visited her parents Mr and Mrs L A Stephens. M A Hardin of Washington spent time at the J R Hardin home. Earl G Park visited relatives in Missouri. Modern Woodmen officers elected and hosted an oyster supper at F D Harding restaurant. Mrs Rena Williams of Wyman left for Iowa City for surgery with husband and sister Maggie Hofsteater. Miss Effie Porter and Doris Hulick visiting Columbus Junction. J H Potter traveled to Kansas City to buy stock. Fat Woods went to Anadarko Oklahoma to purchase land. A six o'clock turkey dinner at the Hazen House followed an election wager with Jess Marr.
J. D. Dayton travels to Washington on business while Mr and Mrs Chas Holmes attend the Holmes Longman wedding event with local interest noted.
Christmas entertainment scheduled in Keota featuring the Riven at the U P church Friday evening. All are invited. Mrs. R F McFarland and baby visiting friends in Keota. Dick Fisher traveled to Chicago on business. Will Hermes returned from Burlington after a business trip.
On December twenty first at the bride’s parents’ home Blanche Longman and Clarence Holmes wed. Fred and Tom Dupuis visit from Sigourney on business. The C O T hosts a dancing party tomorrow. Elva Downing returns home for holidays. Mrs J T Weber plans a household goods sale next Friday before leaving for the west. McLainee arrives from Harvey for holidays.
Ferns at the Keck greenhouse attract shoppers seeking unique Christmas gifts. The write up highlights the healthy fronds and decorative potting choices appealing to visitors during the holiday season.
Adjutant General Byers indicated Iowa guardsmen would welcome federal aid including modern arms and West Point drillers. He cited Iowa marksmen like Lone Cooke as peer rivals to regular army shooters and noted the army post rifle range will be ready for guard and army use to extend next year’s training camps.
Local ad promotes Wells and MecCulleys offering a variety of sausages touted as among the finest available. A brief call to visit their shop is implied with emphasis on quality and taste.
A trusted remedy for croup is Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The advertisement cites Mr. M. F. Compton of Market Texas praising its prompt relief in severe croup cases. Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman supply the product.
In Minneapolis a wall collapse at the O H Peck building during a night gale killed eight people asleep inside the Crocker hotel. Victims include Ilaas Anderson James Hamilton M Kenyon William Lillyblade Daniel’s Linseed Oil mill worker William Emmerman William Linn Joseph Violet and Mrs Jennie Murray. Five injured. Debris arch saved Mrs Anna Nevins. fireman John Fellows body recovered from last week’s blaze. Also report of Bishop Richard Phelan of Pittsburgh dying after three years illness born 1828 in Ireland.
Fire wrecked the Hemingway glass factory office in Muncie Indiana and briefly threatened the entire plant. The loss was limited to 500 dollars.
Lost lady’s gold watch with St Louis fob. return to Journal office for reward. For rent, 652 Stock and Yarnin farm. see J A Y Ashby, 62-13. Wanted three salesmen for Rand McNally & Co reversible map of US and world. features include steamship routes, Panama Canal, Russo Japan war battle sites.
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