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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1907
Page
5
For Sale 30 bushels of 1st class clover canard offered by D Rittenhouse and Son R R 3. For Rent good grain and stock farm listed by Jno E Griffith Washington Iowa R F D 9.
The Lancet notes many so called naughty children are sick children. Sleep deprivation excitement excess nerves or disease can drive misbehavior. Imitation also plays a role as children copy habits from adults or teachers without awareness.
A dramatic exchange centers on a dress worn by a millionaire’s wife, allegedly paid for with blood money. The remark ties the garment to gore in the skirt, reflecting sharp moral tension.
The Hoving Hand circle of the Second United Presbyterian church will meet this evening with Mrs. Fred Stewart replacing Mabel Dunham. About fifty neighbors and friends surprised Mr. and Mrs. Otis Thomas at their home south of the city as a farewell party before the Thomases depart next week for Missouri. The gathering featured music and an oyster supper, and friends wished the couple good luck in their new home.
The Royal Neighbors will meet this evening at 7 30 at the hall. All members are requested to be present.
The St James Sewing circle will meet with Mrs Will Sexton Thursday afternoon at 2 o clock. About ten couples enjoyed a private skating party last evening at the roller skating rink at the Phoenix. The floor is in fine condition now and a large crowd is present each evening to enjoy the skating.
Miss Alice Taylor hosted a small group at her East Madison street home while Miss Verne Ashby entertained the Bachelor Maids at her South Iowa avenue residence. Guests enjoyed an evening of five hundred and finished with refreshments.
Miss Ruth Brindley entertained a number of friends last evening at her Heights residence, enjoying an informal social gathering.
Mr and Mrs Sylvester Mason entertained at a 12 o'clock dinner today at their home west of the city. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Perrine of Centralia Illinois.
Mrs W O Fisher will entertain the Girl's Missionary circle of the First U P church Thursday evening at her home on South Second avenue.
F Farber arrived this morning from Chicago as the new route agent for the U S Express Co. He spent several hours with local agent W D Shearer and left this afternoon for Trenton Missouri.
Miss Virginia B. Wright is reported quite ill at her residence in north Washington. The condition is described as serious but non specific by local observers.
Dr C H Wiley, Thaw family physician from Pittsburg, testified as the first defense witness in the Thaw case and stated he believed Harry K Thaw was insane when he shot White. The testimony continued at the noon recess.
Rock Island railroad runs two special trains to Dalhart Stratford Texas with Pullman cars and a party of homeseekers led by L. D Higgins. The first section passed through at 1 45 pm with passengers from Davenport Fairfield Eldon and Columbus Junction. A second special was due about 10 15 pm carrying east bound travelers from Davenport and Chicago area. Walter Ayres emigration agent will lead a second No 11 train toward Brownsville Texas and Gulf Coast points. Keiser Brothers Phillips will send two cars on the Milwaukee toward Amarillo and Canyon City Texas.
A eastbound freight train suffered an oil car break in two causing four hours of traffic stoppage yesterday between here and Brighton. No major damage reported. Amy Richards arrived from Cotter to visit the W. Roberts home. Rev W G Thorne returned from Wellman where he conducted Sunday services. Marguerite Burns left for What Cheer to attend a Catholic bazaar. Marriage licenses issued to R R Shafter and Jennie Welch and to F W Fletcher and Jessie Mitchell.
Clyde Brown finished painting and placing a large sign for the Standard Land Co. The sign now fronts Mr. Higgins' real estate office at 105 East Main St.
Advice on sheep farming emphasises purebred ewes and careful ram selection. Proper shelter, feed, and management through breeding and lambing seasons are crucial to a profitable flock, with Hampshire sheep highlighted for hardiness and favorable crossing traits.
A New York Post quote traces a comedian’s rise from rough starts to refined humor. The speaker says he exploited every moment, earned enemies and friends, and ultimately found success in joke crafting while insisting on secrecy about his salary.
Foley tells a market trader he was fired for making mistakes that cost the boss money. Poley confirms the exchange as the two discuss the reasons behind the layoff.
Farmers in Barber county suffer losses after a crsnary burst smothered livestock including two thoroughbred Hereford steers a milch cow and four Poland China brood sows. The Harper Kansas Sentinel notes urgent action is needed.
Clarence Drake returns home to Illinois after visiting John Bryson. Mrs. M. DeMarce and Rexwell attend Mrs. Jack Zeck's funeral in West Chester. George Dempsey travels to Swenton for depot lunch counter business. Ralph Dougherty and L. D. Robinson travel to Chicago for the auto show. Mr. and Mrs. Logan and Aynes Stewart leave for Canon City Colorado. Chas. Keiser returns from Chicago after auto show. W. K. Glascow returns to Clarinda after visiting friends. Miss Myra Hinshaw returns to Brighton zone after time with Irma Harrison. R. W. Reesink passes through en route to Keota for business. H. M. Shallenberger travels from Wapello to plan a future city barber shop.
Mrs. Jacob Zeck died at seven last evening at her home from heart trouble. Born in Wayne County Ohio in 1840, she came to the area in 1851 and lived near Fairfield. She had two children from her first marriage to George Cooppock and one by Alice Finley. a second husband Jacob Zeck survives with a sister Mrs. Jesse DeMarce of Washington. Funeral at her residence tomorrow morning, burial in city cemetery after services. Interment for J. Hamilton followed at Pleasant Hill. Pallbearers named Caldwell Henry Underwood Caldwell Knight Wagner Arthur Therion William Darbyshire.
Mart White, owner of Globe barber shop, promotes twenty years in Washington and a first class shop with soaps razors cigars tonics and medicines. He claims to cure with Alonzo Biss Native herb and offers an Anti Mole Cure claiming removal with no facial mark.
The government thermometer marked 104 below zero at some point in the night and remained below that level at noon. The extreme cold caused significant train delays, with service running late this morning.
Opal White arrived this morning from Crawfordsville and will spend several days at the home of her grandparents Mr and Mrs I B Green in north Washington.
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