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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1912
Page
2
A compact recap of local happenings across county communities detailing community meetings, volunteers, school activities, and social events. Highlights include club gatherings, Sunday services, and town volunteer efforts within the county.
Kalona residents reported visits and travels across Iowa and Illinois. Emanuel Whetstine remained under hospital care in Iowa City with his mother and sister visiting, while Lydia Hesselschwerdt joined Bon Ton as a new clerk and others planned trips to Muscatine Streator Burlington Moline and Montezuma.
Mrs Dr Robertson of Omaha Nebraska visits with her brother in law Clint Robertson and friends. J B McCalebs have carpenters at their house this week. W E Augustine travels to West Chester. Mr and Mrs Stevenson visit daughter Mrs E P D So wash chores noted Sunday. Mrs Sowash ill but improving. Miss Mable Banks not well recent days. Genie Diggs visits brother Roy Sunday. Will Wolfe makes a Washington business trip Monday. Mrs W E Augustine visits Mrs Mark Churchill yesterday afternoon.
C. M. Fleming departs for Chicago this evening to arrange auto shipments to Washington by land. He imports a smith from Washington and handles four makes of autos. Mr. Long and his party camp by the river and fishing is poor due to wet cold weather. The meat market front is nearing completion, soon to be butchered.
A weary voice laments constant preaching from books, theater, and media. The speaker longs for a simple column free of guidance as doctors, scientists, and pundits bombard readers with endless Helpful Hints and moral sermons.
The article describes a shift away from alleys and visible trash areas as back yards become parks. It notes fences disappear in cities while suburban yards emphasize privacy and beauty. Back porches are redesigned as side entrances with lattice screens and climbing plants, concealing garbage and rubbish boxes.
Mrs Art Romine and Miss Florence Lambert spent Wednesday at Harry Huber s. Mrs Henry Henderson attended the missionary meeting at Ola Knotts last Thursday. Miss Alice Sandros of Muscatine visits Mrs Frank Wilson. Frank Romine spent Tuesday in Moline. The Misses Sadie Stella Minnie and Mary Powell spent Tuesday at Pearl Bennett s. Mrs Bert Rittenhouse went to Washington Monday. Morris Romine has a new automobile. Miss Ruth Rittenhouse took the eighth grade examination in Washington last week.
Ainsworth residents report visitors and travels across the region. Clayton Pearson just returned from Nebraska after a season teaching school. D R Beaty of Fairfield attended to business in town. Mrs Ida Simpson joined Royal Neighbors meeting in Columbus Junction. Henry Hunt family and Lula visited Washington shoppers. Sam Walker and wife in Washington visiting son James. Frank Trotter headed to Keota to see brother Jack working at Bower Sanders. Mr and Mrs Mason of Davenport spent Tuesday evening with cousin Charles Olds. Ab Anderson and son Marion of Washington were in town for business.
May 16 1912 updates include Leonard Sherwood returning to St. Joe Missouri after five months in town. Mrs. Geo Yeager visits Washington. Rev and Mrs Currie plan an extended stay in Seattle for General Assembly activities. W E Walker and Luther Gormley attend Democratic convention in Burlington. Funeral for Mr Wonderly draws large crowd with pallbearers named and many distant attendees from Monmouth and Washington. Relatives return to Monmouth, Nesbit stays longer.
A Pueblo Colorado district court grants a permanent injunction protecting a tourist resort’s falls from water company diversion. The decision suggests condemnation actions to preserve scenic beauty and cites the Wisconsin Dells and Hetch Hetchy as potential precedents. Resort companies with vested rights may provide an effective, though imperfect, mechanism.
A study of city playgrounds shows moral and physical benefits for children. Supervised play reduces petty crime and juvenile delinquency and lowers fights over games. Teachers note more alert pupils, parents report better behavior, and neighbors praise healthier home life.
Hartford, Connecticut launches a fall program to plant trees along public thoroughfares. The city forester will inspect streets to identify priority sites and a city nursery is planned to open later this year.
In a dim hallway Reginald and Heryl hesitate over goodbye urging a simple good night to avoid heartfelt farewell. Their dialogue hints at unresolved feelings as the moment lingers.
Des Moines and nearby cities plan Wednesday afternoon closures for grocery stores and meat markets after June 1. The half holiday fuels concerts plays social events and ball games and prompts some factories to consider noon closures as well. Local officials say the change is widely welcomed.
Des Moines May 16 After morning prayers at Benedict Rescue Home Mrs Elizabeth Evans mission worker was shot in the chapel by inmate George Robbins 41 or 44 and Robbins then attempted suicide but was only slightly injured No motive given Evans reported she expected Robbins to request prayer and he fired three bullets into her arms and shoulders before turning the weapon on himself
Otis Wilton Sr returns to Keokuk after a fourteen year absence to discover his wife has remarried. His son Otis Wilton Jr pursues a legal declaration of death for the father to claim a share of an estate in Hannibal Missouri.
Des Moines reports say Ralph McMillan the Perry aviator injured when his biplane failed Monday afternoon will recover. Doctors noted multiple severe injuries including broken legs thighs right arm collar bone and head gashes. Local lodges raised funds to cover hospital care and repair his $6,000 aircraft wrecked in Frog Creek.
The Socery Mayor and Mrs J D Glasgow hosted Everette Kaye and his family as they prepare to move west. The gathering featured forty two and other games and refreshments for about twenty five in the class. Vera Rogers hosted ten Rose club members at a dinner party where plans were announced for the marriage of Fannie Harwood and Ralph Shannon at the Harwood home in June.
The Misses Fannie Winter and Cecil Rogers served a five course dinner with violets in lavender decor. A central violet basket and violet streamers graced the table while bride-shaped place cards added charm. A telegram from Mrs. C W Southwell of Pueblo Colo conveyed congratulations to Miss Harwood. Out-of-town guest Mrs. Lutton Trotter from Ainaworth attended.
The Woman's Missionary society of the Presbyterian church meets at 2 30 Friday May 17 with Mrs C J Roberts. Bring postal cards for Mrs McCall. The Mission Circle of the Baptist church hosts a 10 cent thimble bee with Mrs Ira Bowman. The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church holds a 10 cent social and thimble bee at 514 South Iowa Ave with a short program and refreshments. The Degree of Honor hosts a social with music by Moore and Miranda on Thursday May 16. The Evening Section of the Fortnightly Literary Department gathers for its last meeting and annual spread at 7 30 Friday at Mrs Orville Elder 418 East Madison St. The Juniors of the Presbyterian church serve a picnic at Sunset Park Friday May 17. rain date at Miss Margaret Wallingford 315 South Avenue C 912.
Women who bear children and remain healthy prepare their systems in advance of birth. Mother's Friend relieves ligament strain and breast inflammation, aids natural pre partum processes, and aims for a speedy recovery. Sold at drug stores with a free book offered by Bradfield Regulator Co. Atlanta, Ga.
A preface notes late received names will appear in the appendix. The piece recalls an Australian editor’s cutting remark to a correspondent who sent scurrilous letters, saying they omit any reference to it.
Chicago markets report receipts today at 22 600 with cattle weak to 10 lower while hogs hold steady to higher. Prices show light to heavy grades quoted near 7 40 to 8 05 with mixed lots around 7 45 to 8 00 and cattle by 6 10 to 7 85 amid steady to slower demand.
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