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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1912
Page
2
Chicago reports show hogs strong with prices from 7.40 to 7.60 for bulk, light and mixed hogs 7.15 to 7.50, and heavy 7.15 to 7.60. Cattle receipts 23,000 with best bids steady, western cattle 5.75 to 7.60. sheep strong with native 4.20 to 5.50 and western 4.25 to 5.50. Close notes indicate hogs slow at dawn, cattle strong, sheep firm.
Clay residents praise Lulu Teeter for the Christmas Eve program with guests from Washington J W Teeter Miss Cora Teeter Ophelia Miller and more. January 1 church meeting and dinner planned. Local families shared Christmas dinners and greetings as others arrived for holidays.
Mr and Mrs John Genkinger and family spent Wednesday with Mrs Adam Genkinger of Washington. Mr and Mrs Fred Bartholomew and family and Mr and Mrs Earl Smith and daughter were entertained at the Charles Knupp home.
A digest of holiday visits, sales and social notes from Washington and nearby towns. Mrs Parkinson’s death prompts condolences. gatherings include Bishop families, Thrasher party, and church plastering at Prairie Flower. Local sales and visits populate the Christmas period with family and neighbors sharing news.
Numerous Wayland residents hosted relatives during Christmas including John Corey and wife from the West. The wedding of Clara Koebel to Arthur Wyse near Sterling Ohio took place at the Koebel home with Rev. officiating and a large reception for about sixty guests.
Lucile and Carol Forgey plan a watch party tomorrow evening at their East Madison street home for the What-I-Can society’s young ladies. Mrs. Herbert Stifel of Pittsburgh hosted the Ready Maids Saturday night at her parents’ home, H. M. Eicher’s place. The group enjoyed a bridge evening and a pleasant luncheon followed.
Bethel community reports a Christmas tree crowd and diverse gatherings at local homes. Obituary notes the death of Louis Davis of this neighborhood in Portland, with his body to be brought back for burial. Families share Christmas visits, dinners, and social events through December 1912.
B F Brown died at his home yesterday afternoon at three o clock. Funeral services set for Tuesday morning at ten. Mrs Eugene Brown and son Roy arrived from Burlington for the death. Mrs Newton Wilkins of Haskins visited the area. Small section notes on local residents and farewells.
One man from Shaffer Michigan cites relief from a bad cough after using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound at Lemmon's Pharmacy. The ad promotes the product as helping sleep and cough relief for the family.
Announcements note an Eagles New Year dance at Eagle's hall on January 1. The Priscilla club meeting is postponed for the week. The Queen Esther Circle meets this evening with Miss Jessie Klein. Orion Lodge No. 75 works tonight in the Bank of Page. strong attendance is urged by J A Y Ashby C C.
Washington, Dec. 30. The Treasury Department rules that the conventional silk hat must pay duty as goods in part of wool due to woolen under brim and band. Duty set at 44 cents per pound and 60 percent ad valorem, instead of 69 percent ad valorem. Collector Loeb in New York raised the question.
Seafaring man recalls watching his wife who slipped her cable while he was on duty. Not Really His Fault is discussed at the Fair where all cut glass prices are listed this week.
Pittsburgh December 30 The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission imposes a three year time limit on acts of heroism for recognition. Effective January 1 next, applications must cite deeds performed within three years, due to reporting neglect that hindered investigators.
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