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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1911
Page
2
Local notices from Ainsworth Iowa dated January 2 describe residents visiting family and traveling between towns including Mrs G C Neiswanger of Harvey Miss Georgia Turbott of Lewisville and Miss Hightshoe of Crawfordsville Also mentioned is a New Year dinner for several children and a rail car derailment incident near the east bound local while switching that blocked tracks briefly but left the house track clear.
Brighton Iowa January 2 highlights include visits from Mrs P W Marshall and daughter Phyllis Ottumwa and Emma McChesney Washington. local moves as Henry and Clark Tracys relocate. several residents visiting relatives in Keota Ainsworth Columbus Junction Washington and Crawfordsville. The Dutch Lunch by M KE SB S was well attended and funds boosted Sunday School. Wilda Brier underwent a successful bowel surgery though recovery remains uncertain. Kalona notes report a band entertainment at the Opera House with oysters served and a profitable fundraiser. Funeral services announced for David Louek at Kalona Baptist Church Monday. Mrs Geo Bell severely ill with pneumonia and J A Yoder host visitations.
Wellman residents share weekly visits and greetings with relatives in Kalona Riverside Keota and Iowa City. Local folks report illnesses travels and new arrivals while honoring a prize win for corn at Des Moines and Iowa City events.
In Wyman Iowa on January 2 Mr and Mrs Joseph Porter celebrated the eve of their 25th wedding anniversary with a gathering at their home. Misses Frances and Mary Porter organized the event with friends neighbors guests enjoyed supper and lively games and presented silver gifts. Also Miss Margaret Turkington entertained Saturday night. Mr and Mrs W F Orbin visited Burlington with son Clyde. M B Jones returned from a New Year visit at Cone.
Rudyard Kipling replies to Medicine Hat residents urging they keep the city’s name. He calls the name unique and asset rich, linking Cree and Blackfoot tradition with local gas heritage. He warns that changing it would harm communal pride and attract ridicule like other western towns.
Thomas J. Combs, a 45 year old bridge carpenter, died at the Washington Hotel this morning at 2 05 after a two to three week illness of liver trouble with heart failure. He had worked on Rock Island and Milwaukee roads and for J J McKeone on a cement gang. He had no local relatives and a sister lives in Zanesville Ohio. The body will be shipped at 6 30 this evening to that city.
Dougherty Bros announces drastic reductions on suits overcoats pants shirts underwear hats and caps for men and children. First come first served as stock is limited.
A wry aphorism contrasts speed with luck in life. The speaker, referencing a philosopher style, notes that victory in a race may go to the slower if misfortune or missteps strike the swift.
In the fifties a lone cottonwood on the north bank of the Platte near Central City served emigrants resting in shade. After decay the spot faded from memory. Old settlers pushed to mark the site with a marble shaft bearing, Here stood the old lone tree on the Oregon trail.
Cleveland dental experts announce a cure for cross eyes in a schoolgirl by extracting eye teeth and four teeth total. Carrie Mangino, a Murray Hill pupil, underwent treatment at the school dental clinic, and after tooth extractions the eye nerves pressure eased and the eyes are now straight.
France tests granulated roe as bait to attract sardines. The experiment spreads cod roe mixture on water to lure the fish into nets.
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