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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1925
Page
3
Booklets for the Chautauqua August 11 to 20 are ready and may be secured at banks stores or newspaper offices. The program is one of the fullest this year with grounds and ticket facilities improved to ensure comfort and security for patrons. Season tickets cover all attractions at 2.00 with special high priced attractions included.ibid
Prof Harold Montgomery Washington high school agriculture teacher departs with Mrs Montgomery for Maquoketa Iowa where he will take up duties at a high school there. He arrived five years ago and earned popularity and success in Washington.
Mrs Walter Huxford and children Kenneth and Halleen arrived last night from Estherville to visit at the M D Yard home.
The Boyd B Berdo farm 84 acres formerly the Mintier place two miles north of town on a gravel road sold yesterday to Charles Rickey of Pilotsburg at 275 per acre. The sale signals renewed movement in farm land values.
Daniel Worley a long time Columbus Junction resident died after a brief illness at his daughter's home. Born January 1 1838 in Ohio he served in the Civil War with Waterhouse Battery. Survived by five daughters two sons funeral at Methodist church at 2:00 Thursday conducted by Rev. C L Wilson burial in Columbus City cemetery.
From Havana reports indicate that requiring a title with each Cuba auto license reduced thefts until a recent surge. Police checks failed to uncover missing cars. Rural guards then found an underground storehouse where vehicles were dismantled and sold piecemeal to unscrupulous garages.
H F Darbyshire becomes manager of Ottumwa unit of Iowa Southern Utilitiess after the Northern States Power transfer. The deal places Ottumwa with a 668600 volt line plan to Newton and Des Moines Fleetline connection. Bechtel Bechtel Bulmahn Payne and Lee named executive team.
A meeting of the Farm Bureau board of directors was held last night to discuss county work. No public statement was issued, but a successor to County Agent Harold Hillis, who resigned to take a Sac County position, is to be announced soon. Hillis will tour the county visiting boys' and girls' farm clubs to inspect their work.
In Mount Pleasant Iowa July 30 the Iowa legislature passed laws to clean up infectious bee diseases in honey production. A state inspector can enter suspected sites, examine hives and bee supplies, and require cleaning with owner charged for costs. The inspector will also lecture beekeepers, and rules will prohibit transporting bees or equipment without a permit. Violations include selling or moving diseased colonies and may result in fine or imprisonment.
The article notes that the Canary Islands enjoy a snake-free environment, contrasting with Treland and Iceland. It highlights ecological luck and geographic isolation as factors contributing to the absence of snakes in these regions.
A clipped line notes an individual named Homer attaining a substantial promotion in Washington, with other readers invited to share in the news and the sentiment of both regret and rejoicing.
Five robbers attacked the Drake on Chicago’s Gold Coast during tea time. Two robbers were killed, the hotel clerk slain, a taxi passenger wounded, two women injured, and $10,000 recovered as police killed or captured several suspects and a fourth man confessed.
Word reached Oskaloosa this afternoon of the death of Henry Rosecrans editor of the Oskaloosa Times. He had suffered heart trouble for years and was born and raised in the county. He was related to Civil War general Rosecrans. Anson Brinton of Brighton in Washington on business today.
Mrs. Kate Richardson travels to Yarmouth to visit her two sons. Mrs. George Mann heads to Burlington on a business trip. S K Leacox and daughter Nannie visit Washington. A V Twinam of Crawfordsville was in Washington yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. C H Guther reached Cleveland without mishap. James Zeck is ill at home. Mrs. Kenneth Carris and daughter Margaret Jane, with Betty Warder, depart for Corydon tomorrow. Mrs. R S Cook to Oskaloosa for a breakfast honoring Marie Howard and Flo Gleason of California. Mr. and Mrs. W A Williams and children visit Cotter. John Matthews and Howard Wolfe drive to Monmouth to attend school next year. A J Morgan of Richland visits town. George Koehler of Ainsworth spends today in Washington on business.
Official live stock estimates released in Chicago show hogs at 15,000 head, cattle 3,000, and sheep 4,000 for tomorrow. The figures reflect current market expectations and supply conditions.
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