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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1909
Page
5
Special to the Evening Journal reports the Iowa weather for today and tomorrow. Tonight and Friday will be fair with a cold wave tonight. temperatures will drop, especially in eastern portions on Friday.
Local notices list James Wilson riding the Firefly and R H Walker traveling on the Rock Island. Dr W M Terry returns from Chicago. The Vienna bakery claims the largest selection of small cakes and cookies in the city. Colone 8 S W Brookhart attends Des Moines inaugural ceremonies. Several residents visit relatives between trains and at homes in nearby towns.
Havana's new Cuban congress met in a former independence era venue to pass member.credentials. Delegates wore frock coats and silk hats. no prayer, just business. Pay absence from roll calls was noted. bills on cock fighting and a national lottery were eyed, with tariffs and labor arbitration planned.
A Chicago Record-Herald retelling traces scalping to ancient tribal conflict over succession. A warrior slays the rival chief and returns with a scalp as proof, earning the eagle feather and a bride, symbolizing a warrior’s prowess and status.
The county page reports community events across areas in brief. Local meetings, school notes, and notable visits appear alongside small items about residents and daily life.
Born Tuesday January 12 1909 to Mr and Mrs Elmer Newquist an eleven pound boy. Grandma Wicoff on the sick list. Flora and Aletha Gilley of Fairfield visiting at Brighton. Berean Bible class met at Rev C C Davis home Wednesday evening. Choir practice at H L Gordons Saturday night. June Emry taught in room No three after recess Wednesday. Training for Service class meets at Rev C Davis Friday evening. Mrs Dora Downs seriously ill with sister from Fairfield and nurse from Ottumwa. Mr White father of Stemple White sick. Mrs Hopkins ill but improving.
Wm. Cullumber dies at home of his son Orville after a winter illness. Funeral services held at the house with Rev. W. A. Smith. interment in Lexington cemetery. Dr. Wallace Gardner visits his uncle Dunk Gardner and nearby friends. J. D. Haynes family moving from Sam Gardner farm to Warn Bishop place. Ladies' Aid to meet at Mrs. Morris Romine’s home. Walter Stewart delivers 3000 bushels of corn to EK. F. Smith at Wellman. Roy Gardner Lon Fleming Duane McClure and families visit F. G. Martin home. Quarterly conference at parsonage. Revs. J. A. Boatman and Co. BE. Baumgarten present. Vinge Weekly to move near Mt. Union. Mrs. John Wilson Jr. under doctor’s care. Sherm Brindley visits from Washington. Lon Fleming and Mrs. Fleming with Mary Martin attend Masons and Eastern Stars installation at Wellman. W. F. M. S. plans next meeting at parsonage January 21.
H M Crone delivered hogs to Washington Monday for Howard Mc Cleery. 4xel Peel delivers corn to Bert Pierce. Attendees at the Nicoll sale Tuesday include Bert Donaldson Charles Wolfe Will Todd Harry Crone and John Simpson.
Miss Elizabeth Nankee of Webster visits at the Brinning and Horning homes. Mert Carlson will shell corn Thursday and deliver it to Washington. Philip Ahrens purchased a fine touring car from Wooley Bros. Clarence Rathmel left Monday night for Oklahoma. Oscar Carlson entertained friends at dinner Sunday. Mrs. E. Larson visited at the A. A. Peel home Monday.
David Love and D A Peterson attended to business matters at Washington yesterday. Ida Dupuis of Keota arrived to spend a few days with Tressa Chihak. B Morrow and daughter of Osage arrived for a visit with Mrs M J Morrow. J A Craig and family visiting Randolph Wisconsin this week. Rev W A Nelson and H F Hites attended Baptist church council meeting at Brighton yesterday. S R Love visiting Roann Indiana with his son. Geo A Carson of Sigourney was here on business yesterday. Mr and Mrs Harry McConnell visiting relatives in Kansas City Missouri.
In Crawfordsville on January 14 Mrs. H. C. Hull and Mrs. W. G. Robertson entertained the Careaway club. Dainty refreshments were served and the ladies enjoyed a delightful afternoon. R. C G. Holmes, 8S. K. Grris and Miss Fannie Fletcher traveled to Washington this morning. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Reese welcomed a newborn last night.
Local brief notes list sickness among residents including Marjorie Hebner and Allen Hays. The Star advertises Life of Samson, a film at Star tonight, with reviews calling it one of the best ever shown. Mentions Rock Island arrival, Vienna bakery snacks, and various city callers.
An ad asserts Foley's Orino Laxative cures chronic constipation and sluggish liver. It promotes regular bowel movements and reduces the need for constant purgatives with a Pleasant taste claim from Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Archbishop Quigley presided with six bishops from across the country including Hennessy of Wichita Spalding of Peoria Muldoon of Rockford McFaul of Trenton and OConnor of Newark. The wedding of Blanche Plamondon and J Henry Smith was held at Holy Name cathedral with many Chicago guests and sixty attendees from New York and Newark.
The forecast covers Illinois Indiana Michigan Wisconsin and Iowa with rain or snow expected across the region. Squalls possible in lower Michigan and northern areas with precipitation likely spreading during the day.
Winter wheat and spring wheat prices listed by sample with multiple grades. Corn oats hogs cattle and sheep quotations and receipts, including primes, good to choice, and feeders. East Buffalo live stock reports show cattle hogs sheep and calves prices and receipts. Elgin creamery dairy prices listed for extras firsts and packing stock.
A Cincinnati Enquirer tale cites a Brooklyn clergyman on tact as a path to success. Ira Sankey learns of a self made millionaire whose rise came from praising others and networking through tactful greetings and dinners. The anecdote ends with the guest leaving after a final compliment.
Guide from Wo mans Home Companion explains using steam to remove a deep splinter. Heat water in a wide mouthed bottle, place the injured area over the neck, and seal. Suction draws flesh inward and steam lifts the splinter in minutes, reducing pain.
A Washington Star clip shows a precocious child claiming we live in the temperate zone, followed by Colonel Stilwell warning that continued Prohibitionist action could worsen the situation.
D F Macon Auctioneer sells farm goods including 105 head stock cattle hogs hay corn oats and extensive machinery at public sale on January 26 1909 starting 10 am located 2 miles north and 1 miles west of Washington and 5 miles east of West Chester. Terms credit 12 months over 10 notes 7 percent interest or 6 percent off for cash. lunch on ground. Ralph Cherry H T Reynolds Clerk. 14 22 23
Des Moines Capital lauds Marsh W. Bailey of the First district as a calm, capable and invaluable clerk who handled legal aspects for the Iowa Electoral College. Guy S. Brewer is credited for clerical work while Thos. T. Anderson of Indianola is chosen as messenger to Washington to carry the sealed vote report.
Bethlehem commandery will hold its regular conclave Friday evening January 16 at 7 30 for business. The installation of officers and closing work are on the agenda, with members urged to attend on time. Wm. M. Terry E C.
A short note from Lemmon's Pharmacy claims Foltey's Honey and Tar quickly cure grippe coughs that may develop into pneumonia overnight. It warns the throat and chest inflammation are soothed to prevent dangerous conditions.
Curtis D. McClellan and family express thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of their wife and mother.
Life of Samson Star arrived from Ainsworth this morning. Fresh homemade candies from Vienna bakery are advertised as finest and best. Miss Cora Irwin returns home to Verdi after a city visit. Col W B Be came from Des Moines after attending a convention. Mrs Dave Benson and daughter and T J McGuire depart for Chicago to visit relatives. Guy McClellan returns to Holdrege Nebr to mourn mother Mrs Curtis McClellan.
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