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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1912
Page
2
The court sentences Webster to imprisonment for life in Joliet penitentiary with one day in solitary confinement followed by hard labor and paying prosecution costs. The notice then shifts to an advertisement for Fox and Dewey shoes claiming relief from foot trouble and urging readers to watch windows.
Dozens of residents and visitors are noted in regional social news from Crawfordsville and surrounding towns. Included are visits by Lee McCleary and Mrs. Nesbit, Miss Florence McCleary teaching near Winfield, Roy Twinam of Haskins, and others from Washington, Monmouth, and Burlington Hawk Eye. Dr. Swickard preached on the topic Want at a union church service.
A sermon based on I Samuel 1 11 warns that every force from devil to saloonkeeper and gambler seeks the boy while God and the church seek to guide him. The speaker urges all men to help and lift boys from sin not abandon them, calling on parents to practice the lesson.
Crawfordsville reports Mr and Mrs Ben Briley plan to relocate four miles northwest of Washington around early February. Neighbors gathered at their home last night with baskets for a farewell, presenting a rug and dish. A list of local visitors and residents in town is also noted.
Clarence Beitel moved his household goods to a new home near Fairfield on Monday. Ralph Rehmel now runs the Grace Hill store offering a full line of goods. Mr and Mrs Jim Robertson visited their parents near West Chester. The Ladies Aid planned a social at Lew Lemley’s for members and husbands. Mrs Howard Strohm and her daughters Gertrude and Gladys visited Henry Miller’s in Wayne Illinois.
Lexington residents hosted multiple gatherings including Milo Patterson Blaine Holmes and Wayne McClure at Sunday events. West Chester Methodist church meetings drew local attendees while A A Faulkner conducted business in Wellman.
Miss Oda Leeper of this place married Mr Chris Hertig of Wayland in Wayland on Wednesday evening with Rev Musselman officiating. The couple, raised here, will reside on a farm south of Wayland rented by the groom. Friends extend best wishes for their future happiness. The Eicher church gas light plant froze during the cold snap.
New Haven society column records visits to Washington for funerals and social gatherings. Numerous residents including Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Myers, Bert Smith, Frank Smith, the Robertson and McKinstry families, and others are listed with Friday Thursday and Sunday visits and entertainments. Some entries note royal entertainment from Mrs. Charley McKinstry and pairs traveling between New Haven and nearby Story county locations.
Ed Krabil returns from Fulton county Ohio after a four week visit. Summers school house hosts a box supper. Dan Graber visits Washington for business. Will Krabil moves his house to build a new dwelling. Chris Roth plans a closing out sale for health reasons and Pacific coast trip. Peter Wittiig relocates to Wayland to run a purchased harness shop. Will Stafford family moves to the Peter Wittiig farm. Mr and Mrs J S Roth spend Sunday.
Kalona witnesses include Len Bush traveling to Iowa City on Friday and Miss Mary Hofer visiting Iowa City on Saturday. Tony Kupka’s Chicago nephew Kupka stayed a week and returned Saturday as M D Brown and John A. Yoder conducted business in Riverside and Iowa City respectively. Mrs M V Rogers went to Wellman to check on her sick mother Mrs Longwell, reported better, while Cecil Randle attends community events and schooling activities.
Commercial school at Muscatine, spent Sunday at home with his parents. Dr Wolfe left Thursday for Columbus, Ohio, called by the serious sickness of his father. Rufus Gingerich and Ed Carpenter were Iowa City visitors Saturday.
The children express gratitude to friends for support during illness and at the death of Mrs. T. H. Crone and to those who sent flowers.
Macon lists sale dates and bidders with dates in January and February. Names include Elmer Reed New London Crawfordsville J. M. Stewart and Son Tom Tucker Conesville Clark Wood Ainsworth Ralph Reese Wyman and Wm. Jugenheimer. Auctioneer D F Macon provides contact at 317 Washington Iowa.
Des Moines Iowa will be represented at the interstate commerce commission express rate hearing in New York next week. Attor ney General Cosson will intervene and attend the hearing personally on behalf of Iowa shippers.
London Jan 23 Educators at the Education Reform Society meeting condemned many English boys schools for old fashioned theories and urged modernization. Eton drew criticism after Prince George’s schooling move to America amid debates over deference and status. Lord Tankerville’s son was blamed for becoming too self important and displeasing Lady Tankerville, née American.
The Iowa State Traveling Men's association became the first group to congratulate Senator Cummins on entering the presidential race. They telegraphed immediate congratulations after his announcement, suspending election returns briefly to cheer. The resolution extended regards to former general counsel A B Cummins and wished him success in the Republican nomination bid.
In Salt Lake City Judge holds Oregon Short Line liable for actual value of Mrs. Thomas Homer’s baggage. The trunk theft involved mislaid checks and a ticket signed by the owner limiting liability to $100. Mrs Homer awarded $400 in district court.
The article notes four legal holidays and several other observances fall on Thursdays in 1912. Washington observes these days widely including Washington's Birthday February 22, Decoration Day May 30, the Fourth of July and Thanksgiving November 28.
Classified listings appear on Page 7 Column 1 offering items for sale and requests for buyers. Readers find household goods, furniture, and services among the brief notices and inquiries.
Church dignitaries from the Midwest returned home after attending the induction of Archbishop James J. Keane as head of the DuBuque diocese. The pallium was conferred by Archbishop John J. Keane, with sermon by Archbishop John Ireland of St. Paul. Bishop Thos O Gorman led the pontifical mass, aided by Dubuque clergy.
A quotation contrasts wisdom and folly in business practice. It notes success depends on current activity rather than tenure, citing a proverb about wise days vs foolish life and the value of ongoing enterprise.
The piece notes that Chinese theaters use dummy cardboard figures to swell choruses while keeping salaries low. It notes this would fail in this country where matrimonially minded youth demand real women. It adds that women rarely appear on Chinese stages and female roles are played by boys.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses a sociable woman who visits someone busy and implies a contrast with having brains. No clear event, person, or organization is present to anchor a factual news-style card.
The chafing dish remains a handy home aid for quick hot meals and beverages. Ancient in origin with vessels found in Pompeii and Egyptian use, it suits shellfish eggs and creams, reviving home cooking for busy households. Recipes include French Fritters Anchovy Toast Buttered Eggs and Grilled Oysters with simple steps.
Des Moines labor leaders say Cummins could win solid union backing if he proves his presidential bid is sincere and not political. They note past support but require assurance he seeks the nomination for real. Local union officials expect allied support from Des Moines and other Iowa cities if trust is earned.
Chicago markets show receipts estimated at 38 000 with light to heavy cattle prices ranging from 5 65 to 6 30. Sheep receipts near 22 000 with steady prospects. hogs and pigs listed with varied quotes and tomorrow’s receipts expected around 45 000.
Chicago opening prices show light demand for bulk cattle and miscellaneous weak notes for markets across light and rough grades. Beef and shipping cattle remain weak with overall steady to mixed bids from packers and buyers.
Chicago grain market bulletin dated January 23 1912 reports prices and trading activity. Furnished by Harry L Kaga correspondent for Lamson Bros & Co Morrison Building Chicago.
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