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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1913
Page
2
Chicago markets report slow on cattle and hogs with mixed price ranges. Hog prices rise to 7.35 7.45 for bulk while cattle stay steady to strong and sheep show gains across Western and native entries.
A brief roundup of notable events across county communities includes community meetings, school updates, agricultural notices, local business openings, and upcoming public events. Residents are encouraged to attend and share additional news with the local paper.
Last night reached one degree above zero breaking the season record by a degree and a half as clouds cleared and wind eased. Today is a clear winter day with sun after several overcast days. Trains ran largely on time though some southwest through services delayed by drifts. Burlington roadmaster George Murphy noted several drifts. Yarmouth had six feet and Wyman half as deep, with one rail buried. Snow totaled about four inches with about .37 inch of precipitation.
Rural Route One on Route One reports visitors and gatherings from Jan 7. Oscar Carlson and family, A J Kallaus, Frank Kallaus, J E Harvey, C H Harvey, Earl Burrough, and Richland callers are noted. Carrie Wentworth and Loraine Steward attend Ames course and Richland events. Edward Whitacre was injured by a gun blast but underwent surgery in Iowa City successfully.
At the People's Savings Bank stockholders meeting the following directors were elected for the coming year Luther Gormley R E Davis A E Davis John Hamill J H Rhea George Yeager J H Crooks A B Gault and Dr N J Lease The officers elected were Dr N J Lease President J H Crooks Vice President J P Jones Cashier and A J Griffith assistant Cashier R C Holmes John Wonderly and Mrs J H Crooks were passengers for Washington this morning.
The fragment lists individuals and associated numbers across multiple towns including Washington Haskins Havre Brook Washington Crawfordaville Ainsworth and others with entries for Sam Knupp Louis Miller Sefried Johnson Geo Hollinrake Emmet Frame Reed Juzeler Robt Paul and more.
LAXATIVE BPOMO Quinine tablets advertised to cure a cold in one day. Druggists refund money if it fails. E. W. GROVE signature on each box. Price 25 cents.
Public notice urges callers to phone 689 to arrange prompt deliveries extended by Frank Rogers and to provide street and number for service.
Tickets for Judge Alden's lecture on The Needs of the Hour go on sale Wednesday at 8 am at Lemmon's Pharmacy. Price 50 cents.
An advertisement from Lewmon's Pharmacy claims cures for backache kidneys and urinal issues, rebuilds worn tissues, reduces uric acid to treat rheumatism and prevents Bright's Disease and Diabetes, promising restored health and weight.
Judge Silwald took no case assignments this afternoon as the term winds down. Elrod Dayton pleaded guilty to running a shambling house and was fined fifty dollars. The case of Viena A. Spohn vs Martin J. Spohn was submitted and will be decided later with a decree of divorce sought by the plaintiff.
One hundred dollars reward offer for an incurable case of catarrh. F J Cheney and Co of Toledo advertise Hall's Catarrh Cure as internally acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Endorsements from National Bank of Commerce of Toledo, plus testimonials free. Price 75 cents per bottle. sold by druggists. Additional lines advertise Hall's Family Pills and various local shops.
Invitations announce Edna Caldwell to Harrison Alliman of Peoria on January 15 1913. A miscellaneous shower honors the couple at the Belville home. Clare Jay and Walter Smith to wed at Miss JayCarris grandparents near Keota Iowa January 15 1913. Dinner Bridge and afternoon parties hostesses host gatherings with Mrs Keeley Mrs Paul Mrs Stephen and guests. G A R and W R C hold joint officer installation in G A R hall with many officers named.
Post were S. M. Logan P. C. J. G. F. Wedte S. W. John Warnock J. .3& Hunter O. D. J.C. Boice surgeon W. H. Warner Q. M. Joe Reiner O. G. G. W. Black chaplain W. P. Moothart adjutant J. W. Morton Q. M sergeant J. M. Thompson S. major. After the installation the post members served a splendid luncheon to the ladies. About seventy-five present and a pleasant time was enjoyed.
Local groups post events for January including O B S regu lar meeting at 7 30pm with officer installation, Ladies Aid at 2 30pm, Mid country club gathering, W C T U devotionals, Missionary society talk on Egypt, prayer meetings, dances, and a 10 cent social at Mrs Forgey with invitations required for the Eagle's hall event.
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