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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1907
Page
4
Des Moines reports the death of Miss Cora Wheatley of Hillsboro Iowa from a runaway incident. The weather outlook notes abnormally cool conditions easing by June 1 with warmer days expected, while crop reports describe uneven corn stands and replanting needs amid variable moisture and sunshine.
In Oskaloosa Iowa Miss Cora Wheatley a Hillsboro girl and Hanna Manufacturing stenographer died from injuries after a runaway carriage Sunday night The horse reared and the vehicle overturned throwing her against a telephone pole She was unconscious until death The three friends with her were only slightly hurt and deeply grieved by the tragedy.
Funeral services for Samuel Hampsher were held after his death on Saturday. Arrangement details were announced by the family, with interment at a local cemetery and attendees including relatives and friends.
A funeral service was held at 10 o'clock this morning at the M. E. B. church in Pilotsburg for a local resident. Rev. W. A. Smith conducted the rites. Pallbearers were six members of the G. A. R. of Wellman. Interment followed in Pilotsburg cemetery.
The funeral for the late Mrs. Sarah Myrtle Ball was held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Covenanter church. The Rev. L. D. Young conducted the services. Interment followed at Elm Grove cemetery with a display of beautiful floral offerings indicating high esteem for the deceased.
Justice McCall ruled for defendants John Jacobs versus Frank Wallace and mother. Costs taxed to plaintiff as Jacobs failed to fulfill contract terms. Suit claimed a filing contract. decision based on tile depth placed in the ground by Jacobs.
The third levee of the season at St James Palace hosted King Edward and a large group of veterans from the Indian mutiny era. Field Marshal Lord Roberts led about fifty veterans, including a dozen Victoria Cross recipients, joined by civilians honored for 1857 deeds.
Denmark highlights five ancient ships Albertine 1794 Constance 1793 De Wende Bro doe 1786 Emile Hauser 1786 and Marie 1776. The vessels remain in regular operation with some routes including Iceland, underscoring enduring marine architecture.
A thief stole a diamond stud from the shirt front of a New York police court clerk during a Sunday court session. The incident occurred while the clerk performed his duties.
The article advises strawberry enthusiasts to try new varieties in limited amounts and to choose well tested types for family use or market. It stresses starting cultivation soon after planting, using a steel rake and hand cultivator, and hoeing between rows to manage weeds. Close the bearing season with watering and shading practices for best establishment.
Samples from the Wisconsin experiment station show corn roots meeting and passing in center rows three and a half feet apart. By tasseling the upper three feet are occupied and at maturity roots extend four feet deep with surface laterals near the surface.
Winter radishes are grown much like turnips and planted in July or early August. Varieties include Black Spanish White Spanish and Chinese with the pictured roots of the Chinese variety grown in Hampden County Massachusetts. They are firm and tender and keep well over winter stored in cellar pits.
Sorghum offers a practical catch crop for mid to northern states with late sowing after destroyed crops. Amber and Folger varieties mature quickly and suit midsummer plantings if moisture ensures germination. deep planting may be needed to reach moisture. Sorghum thrives in warm midsummer weather.
Reminder to plant sugar beets for stock feed with winter value. Encourages growing a few beets to add variety to dry rations next season.
City council met at City hall with Mayor Cunningham presiding. Councilman W J Reynolds resigned after over two years of service, citing time and remuneration limits. Resolutions authorize sewer and water mains to connect with the Mills seed house, referred to committees for action. bills and tax matters were settled.
J L Brookhart and George H Paul return from Texas after buying 10000 acres of the Driscoll ranch land near Robstown. The site at the Gulf Coast and Brownsville road is rich black soil ideal for vegetables and priced about 35 per acre. Paul plans further purchases in the area, 17 miles from Corpus Christi.
The Board of Supervisors met yesterday morning and has remained in session handling miscellaneous business. Semi annual settlements are under review and assessments are being revised. Supervisor Jesse Longwell of Wellman returned home this afternoon, with county recorder John B. Wilson acting in his stead.
A.W. Abe Mr and Mrs L Patterson hosted a six o clock dinner at their West Main Street residence. Guests included Mrs E Jones of Chicago and Mr and Mrs J A Biggs. A group of Mildred McLaughlin’s friends later met at the First Church corner and traveled to the McLaughlin home southwest of the city.
A planned surprise honored Mil dred on her thirteenth birthday with an enjoyable afternoon of lawn games and instrumental music. A three course supper served by Mrs. D. H. Mc Laughlin featured smilax decorated rooms and a centerpiece cake lit with thirteen candles. Gifts from guests included keepsakes for Mildred. out of town visitors Isabelle Kilgore and Fern Lewis attended. Floyd Shaw visited Fairfield beforehand.
The girls from the McCall millinery store will be guests of Mrs Elizabeth Anderson this evening for an informal gathering and social hour at her home.
Miss Nannie Laughead will entertain this evening at six o'clock with a dinner in honor of J H Young of Pasadena California.
The girls from Tondre and Benz millinery store attended church Sunday at the new Riverside Catholic church, joining parishioners in the opening observance.
Mrs Frank Sage entertained Baptist choir members at her North Fifth avenue home with an unusual circus party. A large parade featured many wild animals. performers wowed guests with entertaining stunts. A lunch counter offering crackerjack and pink lemonade completed the scene. The evening proved thoroughly enjoyable.
Miss Lucile Forgey hosted a party in southeast Washington where guests represented popular songs and guessed titles. Mrs Chas. Davis won the prize in a musical story contest. fortune telling was a featured activity and refreshments were served by the hostess.
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