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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1935
Page
2
Genealogical notice lists multiple deaths with dates and ages from 1846 to 1908. Includes James Wilson, Daniel McCaulley, Ann S., Martha L. McCaulley, Theodore McCaulley, Mary A., David D., Harvey W., Alice A. McCaulley, Mary Ward, Marietta Ward, Charles Ward, George Lutz, Harriet Churchill, Joseph Churchill. Continued in next issue.
The week review reports council plans surfacing streets with treated rock, traffic changes for out of town cars, a large town crowd, and a county osteopath conference in Ottumwa. Local deaths and marriages are noted along with school milk totals, tax payments due, moving residents, weddings, and social club events.
Ten years ago a May court saw a speeding trial erupt into chaos as the defendant fled, resulting in fist fights and gunfire while officers corralled him. Meanwhile the Y's Men’s Club earned its charter on June 23 with Cloyce B. Kerr as president. Mrs Martha Faris added a new porch on South Marion Ave.
A community column recounts gatherings at Mrs. Stapleton’s Kingston home with old glass, a wedding in Washington, and a Three Quarters of a Century Club gathering at the Country Club. It notes Evelyn McCutchen’s Denver funeral, local deaths, and ongoing civic efforts on roads and cemetery improvements.
Death notices report the passing of Mrs James W Neyman of Corydon formerly of Keota last month and Mrs W S Hand aged seventy three former Columbus Junction resident who died recently in a neighbor city or home.
Emily Wolcott aged 73 widow of Edwin Wolcott of Clay dies Sunday morning after a long illness. Services and further notices pending.
Henderson aged 31 of Richland died in Iowa City after months of intense suffering. He leaves a wife and son.
Hugh McCleery takes on his son Richard as partner in the McCleery Calendar factory after Richard’s recent graduation at New Concord Ohio. The move marks the addition of a family successor to the business.
The Wallace Company formed by Leigh H. Wallace and his son Ben is now incorporated and has acquired two additional lumber yards located in Marengo and Keota expanding its operations and market reach.
About 100 people and families linked to the By-the Way column enjoyed a Sunset Park picnic. A sumptuous dinner was served, photographs were taken, and attendees reported a fine time together.
Two young men from Washington biked to Kalona for Children’s Day services. Thunder and rain delayed their return, taking four hours to reach home. Local memory recalls Mose Mac Junkin borrowing a pneumatic wheel to Keota for a date, sparking town talk and a playful clash over identity.
Dr and Mrs G A Chilgren and their son Arthur traveled from Burtington on Sunday to spend the day at the N L Babcock home. Harry Archer accompanied them.
Joe Melinski returns from Excelsior Springs and will work for Wolf Floral Co. He is regarded as the best man they have ever had.
Miss Emeline Warren announced her upcoming marriage to Attorney Edmund D Morrison. The luncheon hosted by Mrs Everson included English walnuts and blue ribbons as guests learned the wedding will be held June 28 1905 at Mrs Eversons residence.
The Wapsie river bottoms flood at levels not seen since 1883 as the Mississippi rises to record proportions, signaling severe flood conditions across the region.
David Livingston was appointed as assistant at the north side drug store and began duties yesterday. He fills the new position and will assist with retail service and prescriptions.
Mrs. Dodd and assistants hosted a fine meal for an eager group. The queen Mrs BR I Jones and the king J B Harvey received honors modestly. Chas Hebner praised the best slaw. Rev Carl Klein and Rogers of Mt Pleasant News attended with his son as observers. A successful, appreciated gathering invites a repeat next year.
Miss Fivelyn McCutchen aged 26 daughter of Mr and Mrs C R McCutchen died in Denver Tuesday from peritonitis. Her body was brought here for burial.
Gamble John Gamble aged fifty five died of pneumonia at the county hospital on Tuesday. Delbert Boyd Brumfield aged nine died suddenly Wednesday in a doctor's office where he had been taken for an X ray and bone setting. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Delbert Brumfield of Haskins.
Diers George Diers of the Germanville community died on Wednesday afternoon. He leaves a wife two married children and three grandchildren.
Arnold Mrs Joe Arnold aged sixty nine died at her home in Brichton on Thursday evening. Her husband three children and ten grandchildren survive.
Local angler returns from a northern lakes trip claiming a haul surpassing 1200 pounds of fish. The claim highlights a remarkable fishing trip with a large catch and potential record exposure.
Last evening Hampsher Hurt-Don Hamp sher was badly injured when his horse fell on him after it reared as he jumped back into the saddle. The animal had been grazing before the accident.
John Palmer Babcock aged 76 died June 25 1905 after fifty years residence in the county. He was the brother of N L Babcock.
Fifty wheel men led a parade around the Square drawing much attention. Officials report about 100 wheels in the city. H oc Hull and W M Keeley performed notably in bicycle races. A second parade was announced weeks later with women asked to meet at the band stand for orderly riding under Commandant Clyde Bailey.
Has Party Miss Nellie Dewey entertained informally a few young friends last evening in honor of Mrs. Smithers of Burlington. The gathering featured dancing and singing. Miss Dewey recited and proved herself a splendid reader. All present voted her a charming entertainer.
Only a handful of ring piece chamber sets remain available at the fairground display.
Mrs Addison White and her daughter Mrs Owen Gregc Wilson hosted a Thimble Bee this morning at 9 30. Guests brought thimbles and handiwork and enjoyed a merry session. A late lunch was served at 11 30, with Miss Mable Dewey singing and Miss Nellie Dewey reciting.
Means buys the dwelling at North Iowa Avenue for 1100 dollars. The purchase indicates a plan to settle permanently. The Democrat welcomes the move. The little house north of the Babcock home, later sold to Chas Mercer, was moved from near the railroad tracks to this site.
Birth notices from Columbus Junction list Lester William for Mr and Mrs Lester Kemp. a Shalla son for Mr and Mrs Ralph Lukins with Ralph Shalla of Keota. a Buser son for Mr and Mrs L Roy Buser of Conesville. a daughter for Mr and Mrs Clark Hopping of Glendale. details show birthdates in June and names of families.
John Bryson a prominent lumber dealer and grain buyer purchased the City Hotel last Saturday for 4800 dollars including all furniture. He plans a new brick block three stories high with retail space on the first floor and hotel rooms above. Completion targeted within 120 days.
The 4-H Jacksonites hosted the June Washington township farm Bureau meeting at Mr and Mrs C H Palmer’s home. Sixty five people attended with reports from Mrs Palmer Mrs W J Roudabush and Myrla Stephens on the Ames convention. The girls sang Dreaming and Whippoorwill with readings by Patricia Smith and Helen Rhodebeck.
Des Moines reports more than 600000 dollars has been advanced to farmers under a drought relief program. The drought relief director for the IBRA confirms the seed and feed payments as part of relief efforts.
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