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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1913
Page
2
Chicago market report lists receipts of 28 000 today and 32 480 yesterday with 7 065 shipments. Cattle and hogs show slow or steady trade with light to heavy classes quoted from 7.20 to 7.60 for hogs and beef cattle steady to strong. sheep strong at Wednesday's best. Public prices across date show mixed ranges and steady futures.
A compact roundup of local happenings across county townships detailing community events, personal milestones, and small notices. Residents are listed in brief items highlighting gatherings, visits, and routine affairs affecting neighborhood life.
A stream of short notices recalls visitors and family ties across towns. Mrs Ella Patterson from Colfax Indiana spent Sunday with friends here, while Mrs Eldridge Sherfey from Muscatine Iowa stayed with her brother J E Adams.
Kalona and Ainsworth notes report Will Jackson and John Carpenter visiting Washington on Monday while Earl Britton heads to Iowa City to manage the Van Meter hotel in the proprietor’s absence. Mrs. Lauser visits from Riverside with relatives. Emmet Lonck drives a new Overland to Riverside for a buyer. Ada Allen hosts a Friday party. George Figgins tours Davenport. Mrs. Mary Dawson enjoys a visit from grandson Bickford of North English. In Ainsworth Everette Shearer is injured hauling corn but improving under nurse care after a sill accident.
Dublin rural notes recount visits by Mrs Ed Miksch and Mrs Nancy Brinning from Washington. Wil Brinning and sister traveled to Washington while W E Augustine and wife were there on business. Mrs Bert Smith and baby stayed with McCaleb family. Jessie Augustine’s children ill with la grippe. Dr Caldwell from West Chester called. Funeral of Gottlieb Myers drew many locals. Ed Hotle and John Wolfe curtailed by family visits. Opal Guy visited sister near Dublin.
Egypt Jim Shalla Melo Vacha and John Soukup helped Mike Mashek move a building from Friese to his home place on Monday. Frank Shebeck hauled sand for a spring barn. Miss Mary Swick and Miss Pickens of Washington returned home Sunday after visiting grandma Mrs Mary Shalla. Mrs Scott Stout and children of Lone Tree spent last week with Mr and Mrs Vesely. Miss Leona Schillig visited Viastie Vacha. Lumir and Viastie Vecha returned to Washington work after holiday at home. The Misses Spevacek of Richmond visited Jos Horak. Mr and Mrs Ed Kallaus and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Al Sharp.
Mrs O F Harlan and son Donald return from Wright Indiana. School resumes after two week vacation. New 8th and 9th grade teacher Miss Clayton arrives from Kelly. M EB Ladies plan lunch at Al Johnson gate. Neil Callister and daughter back from Princeton Missouri. Frankie Worthington resumes teaching in Gilbert Minnesota. Lula Green and Grace Brady back to Des Moines and Mt Pleasant. Woman's Club hosts New Year reception with 45 attendees. Hiram Chacey visits from Kansas. Smith Brady stock deal completed. Fred Hannah joins the new firm with Mr Smith. Mr and Mrs Joel Gregory ill.
The text records numerous social greetings and visits including attendances at weddings and sales. Individuals mentioned include Mrs. Kron and her sister, Miss Hattie Faulkner, Mrs. Cleon Noffsinger, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Schulty, Mr. and Mrs. Geo Amlong, Rawson, Henry Mathess, Mrs. Blaine Holmes, Newt Benson, Will Myers, the Ladies Missionary Circle of Prairie Flower with Mrs. T C Reeves, Al Reeves, Doyle Rush, Elmer Rush, Grace Shaw, Cecil Shalla, Mrs. Dave Rittenhouse, and local residents visiting in Iowa City and Washington.
Brighton community notes a birth at Ed and Ella Ingham's home while school resumes after vacation. Local events include visits by Rev J A Brown, Mrs Ella Brier and daughter Goldie, and Mr Frazier. Eddie Whitacre suffers a toy gun accident needing surgery in Iowa City. a Walker and Shepherd family illness are reported.
Crawfordsville notes report Dr N J Lease, Mrs James McFadden and Elmer left for Des Moines after the death of Dr Samuel McFadden. J P Heaps and Herbert accompany J H Reed to Washington. Harry White family moving into new house by J H McCleary. Mrs B F Brown returns from Wyman visit.
Mr and Mrs O S Trigg left for Kirksville Missouri after visiting O S Trigg's parents. O S Trigg will graduate from the osteopathy school in June. Farnee Bridger, recently operated on at Ottumwa hospital, has returned home and friends hope for a full recovery. Local merchants reported a splendid holiday trade.
Wellman Iowa January 8 1913 Grant Griffiths elegant country house burned Tuesday afternoon the fire starting in the cellar likely from the light plant explosion the house was two years old and modern little saved as Mr Griffiths father lay ill nearby neighbors aided safety.
Funeral services for Mrs Flora Ross were held at ten this morning at the residence on North Second Avenue conducted by Rev D L Coon. Pallbearers named were William Brady James John Cowger Harry Ross and R D Page. Interment followed at Elm Grove Cemetery.
The younger dancing set will enjoy a private dancing party tomorrow evening in Eagle Hall. This will be the last event for two weeks before a break in society gatherings.
Mrs. EF G Gardner will host the Priscilla club Friday afternoon. Ay-Regular meeting this Thursday evening includes installation of officers. A full attendance is desired. A special at the A O U W hall Saturday evening offers good music and program. Everyone is invited.
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