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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1906
Page
5
List details include one stove stand iron bed rocking chair gaso line stove with oven and 35% acre farm with orchard and buildings. Call at this office. Also vacant unfurnished rooms apply at The Journal office. 11-tf
August Hehberg, a young farmer west of Littleton, Iowa, was gored by a hog as he tried to drive it through a gate. The animal tore a two and a half inch gash near his knee and deeply injured a ligament. The hog also struck his arm, tusk sinking into his flesh as the snow softened the impact. Hehberg cannot move the leg from the injury.
C G Raguet calls on his trade in the city today. W R Mount leaves for Iowa City on business. David Teuscher of Keota arrives this morning. Geo 8 Carson of Iowa City visits yesterday. Flora Hopengardner leaves for Ainsworth on the R I. Miss Mary Welsh of Keota visits friends. Eve and Nazel Jones travel to Burlington on business. M L Miller in city yesterday en route home to Ainsworth. Get the habit and come to the basketball game at the Commercial Friday evening. 25c. 98-2b Mrs D J Norton returns from Keota after a day with her music class. Birth announced of a son to Mr and Mrs D L D Webster of Valley Junction a week ago. High bowling scores at Knottnerus alleys: John Little 249 A Ruebsam 248 Will Willis 235. Will Montgomery resigns from Richmond schools. Ivy Durst to take his place for remainder of term. Friends receive cards from Miss Rose Minner progress toward field of labor. Miss Nelle Samson receives card from Gibraltar. Miss Margaret Cowden from the Island of Sardinia dated Jan 19. Miss Minner should reach her field around mid last week.
The notice urges careful buyers to stock up on coal, noting its stability under cover and limited depreciation. It warns that coal cannot spoil and remains a practical asset despite market uncertainty.
Brief community notices summarize accidents, deaths, births, and marriages reported promptly by our news gatherers. Names and places reflect local events and timelines.
Miss Flora Hopengardner visited with Miss Olive Deuel in Washington. J Chas Laird left for Kansas City to join a fruit commission. J T Matthews of Washington visited his father. Mr and Mrs Harry Dye hosted dinner for her parents Mr and Mrs B B Parmiter of McConnellsville Ohio. Mr and Mrs D W D Stephens welcomed a baby boy. Mrs Edworthy of Washington visited Mrs A E P Athern. Marion Anderson, Mt. Pleasant student, returned home for a few days. Acheson of Allerton visited his brother. Willie McConnell spent the day in Washington with Fred Spalding. Mrs S E B L Wood of Des Moines traveled to Washington. Mrs Randle of Washington visited here. The Taka Art club enjoyed an afternoon with Mrs J S Jeffers.
January notes from Wellman Iowa list visits and travel of residents including Miss Maud Smith Rev Smith and Arthur Durst. social at the parsonage clears about 14 dollars for church benefit. several locals visit relatives in Kalona Washington Davenport and Keota with court attendance and licenses issued. frequent updates on illness movement and upcoming games at Commercial High School.
Ward Essley delivered 72 head of 240 pound hogs to Nate Babcock at Coppock yesterday. Thomas Waters is visiting relatives in Fairfield. Asa Johnson of West Chester spent Sunday with Sam and Howard.
Sigafoose reports include Mr. and Mrs. F I McKune visiting the Darneal home near Coppock. Mr. and Mrs. Wilber Beenblossom attend the Sunday school meeting in Washington. Miss Laura Chilcote of Washington visits Eureka friends. Cards announce Miss Alice Snider to C P Grosscup on January 3 1906 and show them visiting his parents in Winona Indiana.
Feb 1 reports note J P Aok riding Burlington last evening. Miss Jessie Griffith visited Wyman to see friends. Harry White travels to Wayland for business. W A and J H Harper visit Washington. George DeLong arrives from Winfield. W A Harper buys J I Ank’s stake in the folding table firm. now Harper Bros.
Feb 1 reports Rev Geo Kemp overnight in Washington for the Sunday School institute. Munro & Lewis shipped hogs to Burlington and Chicago. John Babcock of Chicago called on hog shippers, Barnie Shaw of Oskaloosa visited on trade, John Weir of Dutel Creek delivered hogs. Home talent entertainment by the midget minstrels in Smouse's hall postponed due to room unavailability.
The dandelion belongs to the largest plant order, surviving through geological changes by adaptation. It is found globally, thriving in diverse climates, and is described as a crown of the vegetable kingdom. The plant follows humans, appearing from America to Australia and New Zealand as a reminder of homeland.
A Baltimore American piece relays a moral about two nephews of a rich bachelor. One hypocritical nephew professes care while the blunt one admits indifference. The uncle dies and leaves fortune to the hypocrite, while genuine feeling earns only regards. The story notes people prefer flattery to honesty.
In Licury IV’s era dueling caused thousands of deaths and drew council condemnations from the Council of Trent in 1545. Henry IV and Richelieu issued edicts limiting it, but enforcement remained weak. The 1626 ban halted in Paris as the Comte de Routeville fought a duel despite royal orders, signaling a decline in dueling through stricter penalties and enforcement.
A collection of maxims reflecting distrust of cheating and self praise. Notable lines warn against roguery in trades, emphasize honest beginnings, divine trust with self restraint, and prudent perseverance. The verses juxtapose cleverness with virtue and caution about greed.
The Rev J Warren of Sharon Wapbust church Belair Georgia says Electric Bitters cured his hack pain stiff joints and general collapse. He claims two bottles let him walk three miles in 0 minutes and feel strong enough for more. Sold at H Stewart's drug store.
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