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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1907
Page
4
Lansing officials announce the pore food department will cooperate with the national department of agriculture to enforce the new national food law. Commissioner Bird says Michigan aims to align state laws with the federal standard where possible, seeking legislative action to harmonize protections.
John Moore aged 31 was arrested for intoxication in Washington Indiana after police found counterfeit coins in his pockets. He admitted making the counterfeits with clay molds and said he used them with slot machines but did not purchase with them. The output for 106 U S coins was 166 600 2823 coins valued at 27 407 829 dollars. It is noted that about 4 000 000 people are starving in China.
Jan 1 Waonkegan report of a 70 year old Eline Bonnett marrying 68 year old Mrs. Sarah Vanvorthes of Whitewater Wisconsin. The bride’s daughter-in-law and stepdaughter relation through Mrs. Bonnett adds complexity to the family ties. Justice Van Heusen presided.
The First United Presbyterian and Covenanter churches held annual New Year dinners with large turnout. About 250 people shared a feast at the First United Presbyterian in the basement. After the meal a congregational meeting elected officers for the coming year including trustees Will Wilson Howard Laughead and Chas Deuel treasurer contingent fund Will White treasurer mission fund L D Robinson chairman S A White vice chairman Dr Clyde Bolce secretary and ushers chair Mrs Lease.
The Second United Presbyterian congregation held its annual dinner at the church with about two hundred attending. A junior program opened the day with multiple solos recitations and a chorus. After dinner, officers for the coming year were elected and finances reported as excellent.
About two hundred people from Covenanter and Living Lake churches gathered at Covenanter Church for a New Year dinner in the basement. The event served as a farewell for Rev. and Mrs. Allen and family as they prepare to move to California, with a purse of 67.50 presented to Mrs. Allen by F. M. McElhinney from congregants.
A city group from the Living Lake congregation conducted a series of exercises then convened a business meeting to discuss community matters.
Ora E. Orris and Odon Matucha wed Monday at the Orris home in Cedar Walls. The ceremony, at 5 oclock, was performed by Elias Handy with close relatives present. The bride, renowned locally, wore cream mohair with silk and lace. The groom works in a Cedar Walls bakery. they will reside there.
Mr and Mrs Oliver Gray and Mr and Mrs Will McFarland along with Miss Susi Johnson were entertained today at the M H Hollinger residence near West Chester.
Mr and Mrs J A Biggs entertained a few friends yesterday afternoon at their home on East Washington Street. A pleasant afternoon was spent playing five hundred and a dainty two course luncheon was served by Mrs Biggs.
Miss Amelia Grecian entertained many Academy students at her south Washington home for a watch party last night. A musical program and party games entertained the guests as the old year ended and the new year began with Prof. R. D. Daugherty giving a brief speech. Frappe was served during the evening.
James Laughead visits the city with relatives while W. J. Huston returns home to Wyman after a brief business trip. Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Jones also return to Wyman after spending the day in the city. Miss Nora Holden receives a dispatch from George Hidden indicating they cannot reach here on New Year’s Day as planned.
An experiment with forty seven incubator chicks split among three hens shows hopper fed birds gaining ease of care and rapid growth. Hopper fed groups received cracked wheat and corn with beef scraps while hand fed chicks were weighed at twenty six days, suggesting hopper feeding may halve the labor of feeding.
Port Marion Michigan reports in the county clerk office that 492 marriage licenses were issued during the year and 100 divorces granted.
The Metropolitan Life Insurance company plans a new office building in New York rising 70 feet tall. The project aims to expand its local operations and provide additional office space in the city.
Salted peanuts and almonds at the Vienna. Fred VanSickle arrives from Oskaloosa. R M Wilson arrives from the Rock Island. Som Cherry heads to Corning to buy horses. Mrs Amanda Bennett leaves for Moulton after a visit. Mrs W H Ankeney travels to Oskaloosa following a T A Maxwell visit. S W Brookhart goes to Independence Kansas for business. Tom Miller leaves for Chicago to resume teaching after holidays. Mrs S K Statler heads to Muscatine to visit relatives. Mrs Andy Havenstein and Miss Mary Bigham ride on to Crawfordsville from Dakota visit. Eva Butler returns to Kewanee business college after break. Mr and Mrs Eli Scranton visit Muscatine then return home. Engine No. 12 derailed on a siding at Eldon causing a four hour delay with no further damage. Pies of all kinds at Johnsons.
Mrs Michael Hart of Kingston Jamaica testifies to years of benefit from Chamberlains Cough Remedy for coughs croup and whooping cough. She would not be without a bottle at home and notes its implicit confidence. Sold by Cook Sherman and Stewart’s pharmacy.
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