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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1912
Page
2
It is the sentence of this court that you be imprisoned in the penitentiary at Joliet for and during your natural life. The first day to be in solitary confinement, the balance of the time at hard labor, and that you pay the costs of prosecution. This was a terrible thing. We can help you out if you have not already enjoyed the comforts found in Fox and Dewey's shoes. Watch our windows.
W E Augustine returns from Chicago. Relatives host a surprise gathering for Mr and Mrs Wm Hotle with thirty two attendees. Lou Augustine, Wilda, and Mrs Ella Cregg visit Mrs W E Augustine. Jacob Hotle and Nannie Brinning listed as sick. Mrs Beatrice Wise cares for ill Mrs W E Augustine. Dorothy Swickard hosts friends. G C Mayer improving. W T Stevenson visit with daughter Jessie Augustine. Dublin youths attend West Chester meetings. Chris Brinning recovering from flu. Bert Smith visits McCaleb home. W J Barnes visits his parents. George Hotle and family...
Visitors gathered Sunday and over the weekend at multiple homes. Fred Gowey and aunt Mrs. Barnes met at the William Hotel home yesterday. Maud McGuire sews for Mrs. Clarence Rathmel this week. Maynard Kallous joined Ernest Carlson. Frank Horn and daughters visited Vince Marek. Charlie Casper visited Grandma Stump in Richmond. Rose Hines spent time with her parents Mr. and Mrs. M. Hines. Warry Frisk called on O. Carlson.
Local residents spend Sundays with relatives including John DeFrees and wife in Oelwein and Mr. Chase returning to Minnesota. Epworth League hosts leap year social at the parsonage, W F M S meeting chaired by Mrs. I L Foster with a 10 cent tea. Gardner hosting, Chicago visits by Gardner and Kirkendall party. R G Booth 83rd birthday. School board selects J B Carter lots for new building with grounds bought from Mr. Weller. work to begin in spring.
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a remedy for lagrippe used to prevent pneumonia. R F Fisher of Washington Kansas reports relief after starting the remedy and completing three bottles. The ad urges readers to buy the genuine yellow package from all druggists.
Community notices recap officers installed by the Homesteaders and farewells for Mr. and Mrs. Moriarty. Miss Ruth Latta hosts the Chafing Dish club in honor of Miss Ina Huston of Struthers Ohio. A farewell party for Mr. and Mrs. Logan Ahrens is noted with music and a two course supper.
Do not allow kidney and bladder trouble to develop beyond medicine. Foley Kidney Pills claim quick results and stop irregularities with surprising promptness. For sale by all druggists.
The W. C T U plans a meeting tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. James Ferguson on South Marion avenue. The regular meeting is set for Thursday night January 25 with installation of officers and full attendance urged. The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church meets Friday at 2 30 with Mrs Rev Smith. The Women of the First United Presbyterian Church meet after prayer meeting this evening to make arrangements.
A fragment shows a heated parental scene over a daughter's marriage proposal. The father resists the match while the suitor insists, using a sharp retort about consequences. The brief hints at a domestic conflict surrounding a planned marriage.
Lord Londonderry uses a tale about an Irish employee to comment on Ireland's rights. The servant quotes delays in home rule, blaming foreign powers and Englishmen, then asserts that united opposition cannot deter Ireland, praising the strong will as the grand effort.
A verse snippet notes To market to market a fat pie with a judge’s quip about price. Mrs Bibbs accuses her husband of drunkenness during a trip to Europe and his reply that he “couldn't help being half seas over.”
The hunter, shot after being mistaken for a deer, roused and told a hospital nurse that he cared less about dying and more about being treated with respect. He voiced that being made game of hurt his feelings and demanded proper care.
Mrs. Eliza Wycoff Donaldson died at noon at her West Madison Street home at age 91. Born June 6 1820 near Wheeling West Virginia she moved from Ohio to Washington County in 1857 with husband David Donaldson. Survived by four children and eight grandchildren she helped found Living Lake Presbyterian church and was tied to multiple congregations before joining the United Presbyterian fold. Funeral time pending whether son W H Donaldson of Brookings can attend.
Joax mocks Noah for rain dates while noting Noah endured the longest storm on record. Joax jokes about umbrellas and borrowing etiquette in a light exchange.
An American citizen declares his status while abroad and encounters a wary Oriental official who says the citizen should consult his own statesmen to grasp the resentment toward pernicious political activity. The exchange highlights cross cultural tensions in governance.
Mrs Back-Bay-lt instructs Ellen to be dressed by 3 and to receive any friends who call. Ellen replies with surprise and notes the mother may not be in. Boston Transcript tone reflects domestic scene and social expectations.
Oliver Gray left this morning for Davenport called by the news of the death of his brother RE W Gray. Details of Mr Gray's death are unavailable but he had been an invalid for years and his death was not wholly unexpected. He was well known in this community and had lived here previously. Oliver could not provide funeral details.
J T Shelnut of Bremen Georgia reports using Foley Kidney Pills with great satisfaction and says they caused fever more than any other kidney medicine yet cheerfully recommends them to all with kidney and bladder trouble. For sale by all druggists.
Chicago reports January 24 1912 market activity with cattle and hogs at varying quotes. Estimated receipts include 28000 cattle and 18000 sheep with strong to higher prospects, while porkers 6.05 to 6.15 and heavy hogs 5.90 to 6.37. Beves cows and heifers range 4.75 to 8.35 with Western cattle 4.75 to 7.10 as receipts forecast rise to 25000 tomorrow.
Prices show cattle up 10 to 25 cents with top lambs at 7 60. Market splits include Bulk 6 10 to 6 35, Light 5 76 to 6 20, Mixed 5 90 to 6 40, Heavy 5 95 to 6 40, Rough 5 95 to 6 15.
Correspondent reports a Chicago furniture deal linked to Lamson Bros. & Co. details mention Morrison Building and Black Washington Iowa address with HARRY L. KAGA as source.
Market listing shows oats hay straw bran shorts and corn meal with unit prices. Buckwheat flour per sack also noted. Prices range around 1.40 to 1.60 dollars per unit depending on item and quantity.
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