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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1922
Page
3
District court sessions begin Monday after 48 new filings and 45 trials listed. Docket includes two new cases State vs George Simpson for bootlegging and John Wood for arson, plus numerous civil actions involving banks and individuals across multiple firms and companies.
Washington county reports 4 000 autos and 287 trucks licensed with 1 323 still unregistered and liable for late fees. Penske, handling applications, expects total registered cars to reach about 1 000 after today. Owners must display 1922 plates or face penalties, with delinquent owners facing higher fees per week. The treasurer’s office reduced staff but improved methods cut congestion despite a larger licensing workload.
A buggy and a Ford car collided at the southeast corner of the square Sunday evening. Neither driver saw the other until it was too late to avoid impact. No one was hurt and the horse was uninjured, but the buggy sustained heavy damage.
A note compares Moeryerbeer to Handel, asserting both produced their finest work amid a thunder storm. The remark links musical genius to dramatic weather while highlighting the storm as a creative catalyst.
John Ryan who ran a Washington bakery for nearly two decades sold his North Marion Avenue shop to Owen Cnossen. Cnossen, already a two year employee, plans to keep the name and quality with Mrs. Batt Moutan continuing as clerk. Ryan will stay briefly to assist and remain in Washington.
New Year of 1934 arrived with little fanfare as residents stayed home overnight and faced near zero weather. Churches and banks closed for New Year’s Day with limited public observances noted at the First United Presbyterian church and in town churches.
Services were held Friday afternoon at Elm Grove cemetery for the infant of Mr and Mrs James Lowe of East Maine. The baby, born December 21, died December 20 after nine days. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved couple. Their only other child, a daughter, died April 25 of last year.
Funeral services for Mrs Ida Klein wife of the late Isaac Klein were held at the Ochs home Davenport today. The Klein clothing company store closed until noon. Surviving are a son Carrol and five daughters with siblings listed from Davenport Paducah Louisville and Chicago. Private funeral at 10 am from the Ochs home followed by burial at Mt Nebo cemetery.
In a brief late Friday evening event, Tom Skeypill performed as the second number on West 1 at Grahaay, drawing local interest.
In August an item describes a widow with a sole cow moving under island laws to a separate residence after her husband’s death. The text references a widow, her mother, and a likely orderly settlement under average laws on Jersey.
A touring car owned by J. W. Peel & Sone was stolen from in front of the Fox theater while the Peed family attended a show. City Marshal Rey Downs recovered the vehicle north of the coal chutes with two tires and its battery missing. blankets and tools were also taken. Authorities seek the suspects as thefts rise in the area.
Fragmentary report notes cock crowing competitions popular among working classes in Rezium. Describes roosters, rolerstos, and markets counting crows with an emphasis on pace and variety of cocks.
A reader recalls asking about egg separators to separate yolk from white and notes the ad implies they may separate the egg from the hen. The notice offers tanning and garment work including robes and rugs with assurance of fine workmanship.
Hoister and Sons operate as cash buyers of cream eggs and poultry under the Washington butter market. Prices show eggs two cents lower for Tuesday trade, reflecting market adjustments.
Martha J Clegg McCullough, aged 77, died Sunday afternoon at 4 30 while living with her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Ha McCreedy. She had been feeble for four years and suffered a stroke on Wednesday. Funeral at two Tuesday at the home conducted by Rev W G Robb Covenanter church. Burial in Ainsworth cemetery. Born March 1844 in Indiana to James and Elizabeth Clegg. Family moved to Coal Valley Illinois then Washington County. Married February 7 1866 to J Q A McCullough. he died 1888 in Kansas. Surviving: adopted daughter Mrs McCreedy and two sisters Mrs George Ebner and Mrs W S Wyllie. Member of Covenanter church. devoted to God, church, and three grandchildren.
Braden Braden Jan 2 report lists New Year visits at relatives near Sweder bur. Cited are the Jugenheimer, Ferguson, and Witting families celebrating Christmas and New Year with dinners and gatherings. Several residents traveled to Ottumwa Washington Fairfield and Iowa City for visits and events. The Smith family hosted a Christmas dinner with 27 present after eleven years. W Richards hosted a yearend dinner with relatives from Ottumwa and Colorado attendance noted.
Fragmentary lines speak on truth, punishment, and justice, asserting that justice will prevail and truth has the right to be believed despite claims of theft and harm.
Two Roman coins bearing Julius Caesar’s effigy were found high on a Swiss mountain at a height described as YNOO feet, reported as an archaeological discovery with historical significance.
A New Year gathering at Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Harvey at 743 E Main featured a pink and white four course chicken dinner with eighteen guests. Other families, including Rubbsams and Starrs, held New Year dinners and a gold en wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Crosby, celebrated with four generations present and well wishes for many more.
The garbled text shows GK Chesterton in a wartime exchange arguing with a military man. The speaker contends that the enemy is harmed by weapons they invented, while Chesterton questions the method and its moral implications.
A fragmentary note recalls a lost oath and various diwrow events with no readable names or dates. The passage preserves only hints of ritual steps and obscure terms, leaving identities and contexts unknown.
A brief classified note offers household work in exchange for cooking and vehicle care. The writer invites the recipient to cook at home, use a garage, and promises tire repairs and gasoline in return.
Turpentine works report fewer rheumatic complaints among workers. The text notes turpentine as a preventive agent and highlights factory health observations amid ongoing industrial practices.
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