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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1913
Page
2
East to west market readings show hog receipts estimated at 22 000 with strong to five higher futures and light mixed and heavy grades quoted between 7 05 and 7 50. Cattle receipts around 5 000 with prospects slow and weak, sheep receipts about 15 000 with weak tone at yesterday's averages.
Mrs J H McCleary died at home in Crawfordsville Tuesday evening after repeated illnesses culminating in a stroke. Born Margaret Jane McCoy in Cadiz Ohio in 1832, she moved with family, married J H McCleary in 1861, and lived in Crawfordsville since 1893. Survived by children J S McCleary J B McCleary R C McCleary Charles W deceased Elizabeth and eight total siblings listed here. The family celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary two years prior.
Glen Little delivered corn to Will Augustine this week. J B McCaleb on sick list but improving. Jacob Hotle has La Grippe. Ladies Aid to meet Mrs Will Knox to sew carpet rags for Mrs Sam Henry. Several Augstine relatives visited W E Augustine. Eddie Myers delivered cattle to Al Augustine. Jessie Augustine family recovering from La Grippe. George Mangold traveled to Washington. A H Hole doing building on W E Augustine’s former property.
Captain J W Harper of Hedrick visits Crawfordsville at his brother Chris Harper’s home. Mrs J C Currie, Robert Gormley, John Zook and James Arnold travel to Washington this morning. Mrs W D Garmoe of Winfield arrives to visit her mother Mrs Elizabeth Thompson. Mrs Scott Welch returns from Winfield where she cared for her mother Mrs Beauchamp who is ill. Mrs J H McCleary dies at her home last evening at five. No funeral arrangements yet.
The remains of Frederick Naumann Sr are sent by parcel post from St Louis to Edwardsville Ill to be cremated as directed in his will. The funeral was canceled after the cremation and the ashes will be buried in the previously prepared grave.
Hugh Hamil of Jamesport Missouri visits his ill mother Mrs Nancy Hamil in Ainsworth. W T Trotter and Son blacksmith shop changed hands to G F Trotter. Jesse Marr leaves for Kansas City on business. Sam Foster of Columbus Junction buys horses. Mrs H G Crawford remains seriously ill. Ainsworth Savings Bank directors meet.
Postmaster J. M. Lytle reports parcel post activity for the first half of the month. Local deliveries totaled 9 with an average weight of 18 ounces and 3.94 dollars in postage. Incoming parcels reached 870 and outgoing 22 021 with average 4 ounces and 551.25 dollars in postage. Large parcels, previously sent by express, have surged while one and two pound rates to Washington from Chicago stand at seven and twelve cents respectively.
The funeral for William A. Turner will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 at the residence. Rev. U. B. Smith will be in charge of services.
London reports Dr Newsholme notes overall death rates fall but mortality rises for men 45 to 65. He links urban crowding and industrial life to rapid aging after 40, with arteries aging sooner, causing earlier decline in vitality and longevity.
Des Moines reports Iowa Democrats plan a special Chicago to Washington train for the Wilson inauguration. Negotiations with Pennsylvania Railroad are complete, about 200 party members expected, three cars reserved in Des Moines. The trip mirrors the delegation to Baltimore last July.
A Marshalltown piece exhorts steady effort over natural talent. It cites a frugal Illinois man who saved a fortune by persistent work and missed taxes, then urges readers to start early, apply themselves at school and work, and build real character by plugging away six days a week and twelve months a year.
Judge Arthur refused to grant Leslie M. Shaw more time to pay for the Atlantic North and South line. A second sale is ordered, to take place in 30 days. Shaw and backers spent 90000 dollars to hold an option, money declared forfeited, as he vows to continue the fight for control of the road.
Des Moines January 16 State Senator John L Wilson of Clinton county will introduce a state teachers pension bill in the Iowa legislature. He argues better teachers are needed for school improvement and that current salaries fail to attract or retain workers unless the profession offers security after age.
James Houck died in Parsons Kansas last night, reportedly from heart trouble. He had worked in photography there since November and was formerly in Washington in meat, feed store, and lunch business. His funeral plans and body return to Washington are being arranged by his half-brother Charles Houck of Kansas City.
A dog and cat on a table quarrel as the clock and plate warn of a coming spat. They fight with tooth and claw until morning when no trace remains. Burglars are blamed by some, but the true ending is they ate each other up.
A humorous reflection lists unlikely coincidences and ironies such as a country band in tune a honeymoon lasting long a possum dinner without a coon a German band with no bassoon and a moonlight night without a moon illustrating how June days are rarer than these quirks.
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