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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1905
Page
12
Six persons were killed in a wreck on the Rock Island line near Wiota about noon today. The collision occurred a mile and a half west of Wiota.
Peter Sharpe aged 88 died at the county farm yesterday afternoon at 1 30 old age listed as the cause. He was born in Ohio and lived in Richmond until three months ago when he was moved to the county farm. He was uncle to Albert Sharpe who resides with his family in this city. The Sharpe family left for Richmond this morning for the funeral services to be held there.
East Washington child Little Elmer Young fell backward into a pan of hot water Saturday. His body was badly burned though his head was not immersed and doctors expect no serious results. The injury caused him much pain.
Yesterday the Presbyterian church opened a two week series of services with two forceful sermons by Rev. Young. Tonight begins at 7 30 with a 20 minute song service and Rev. W H Foulkes of Clinton will speak. All are welcome.
J R Weaver of Burlington is in town for a few days leaving orders at McElhinny's Drug store. Mrs W 8 Stewart is quite ill at her home on South Iowa avenue. The Value of New Ideas argues that recognizing employee input sharpens business detail and boosts morale by turning insights into action.
The left fourth finger was believed to have a private wire to the heart and a nerve that could detect poison. This faith gave wedding rings believed curative powers, leading to customs like rubbing rings on an eyelid for cures.
A compact roundup of local life entries reports on accidents deaths births and marriages gathered by our reporters. Names and places are provided where readable. The item highlights notable community changes and ongoing public records from the region.
W J Stewart returned to Enid Okla after his father J S Stewart’s death. W C White shipped horses to Chicago Saturday. Julia Norris of Muscatine arrived to visit Mrs Geo Royce. No U P church services due to Rev A S Bailey illness. Maurice Jones from Washington visited W I Trotter home. Mr and Mrs B H Harding of St Louis attended their golden wedding and traveled to Rock Island Saturday. 5 S I K club held a heart party at Omi Funston’s with Beulah Easter winning first prize. February social at the White home. Ethel Fishburn of Windleta visited the Wooley sisters. D M Young and J F Thompson went to Yarmouth on business. David Pugh of Williamsburg taught the Stanley school and visited Anwyl home. Clyde Bailey of Washington was here on business. John Boden of Edgar Nebraska called on old friends. Care-away club women plan to entertain husbands at George Maxwell home. Frank Montgomery bought Reed’s Yellow Dent seed corn from J M Maxwell. W G Nickolaus visiting Washington. Rob Young returned to Burlington after two weeks here. The Logan sale was held this morning and J E B Williams sale this afternoon. Auctioneer Hendrickson sold both.
Uncle Peter Sharpe dies February 19 1905 funeral at Methodist church. John Duwa recovering well under Dr Chittum. Frank Duwa and wife from Riverside visit Sunday. Margaret and Bertha Reiner at Sunnyside Saturday. Sunday visitors listed at multiple homes. Surprise party for David Dursi Friday and masquerade for Frank Anderson. Local band hosts box and oyster supper February 2. Ten names update moves and illness notes. Families Durst Lintz Freund Shalla Marek Tellin ship cattle to Chicago. Oklahoma trip for Hise. Rathmels and Frisk begin week.
Shoppers flock to John Son's Bakery as a wide array of goods and treats fill the display. Staff highlight fresh loaves, pastries, and seasonal specialties drawing steady customer flow.
Mr and Mrs Sami Manatt of Kalona settle their divorce dispute from last term with Mr Manatt transferring 25 acres valued at 25000 to Mrs Manatt and about 1000 in personal property. Mrs Manatt transfers 80 acres valued at 6000 to Mr Manatt. Vienna bakery advertises macaroons today.
M. B. Peiper arrived Saturday night from Keota where he spent the winter. He reports receiving a letter from a daughter in Champaign County after seven years of no word. Fresh salted peanuts are available at the Vienna today and every day.
Experimental use of a thin cotton cloth similar to tobacco bunting tents to shade and boost yields on strawberries cucumbers celery and other vines was studied. Rhode Island station reports 1903 tests suggest tents may improve leaf and fruit quality under cover.
A historical field report describes tents used over strawberries cucumbers lettuce celery and cauliflower with open and closed configurations. Inside tents yields and quality differ by plant type. cucumbers fared poorly under shade while celery showed taller faster growth and blanched color when partly or fully tented.
The Iowa Central announces very low March and April fares for settlers to Minnesota and the Dakotas with through daily trains to St. Paul and direct connections at Union Depot. Consult Iowa Central Agents before buying tickets. One way second class colonist tickets to Rock Island Frisco territory and to points east of Calhan Colorado at half regular first class limited fare plus 2.00.
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