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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1912
Page
2
A_AXIS man murders another family and then burns the house to cover the crime. Police believe the assailant is the same person linked to similar Iowa crimes. An unrelated ad promotes shoe line help from Fox and Dewey and a closeout on woven wire fence at cost by Bowman & Knupp at 19116.
Ed Huff and D F Macon announce a Oct 2 1912 auction beginning 10 am at the residence 2 miles NW of Crawfordsville 4 miles south of Ainsworth 3 miles SE of Havre featuring Hereford cattle hogs grain hay farm machinery harness household goods and more with terms: 12 months on sums over 10 and cash for 10 and under Lunch on grounds.
The county diary reports weddings, visits, and travel across communities. Mr and Mrs C Davis of Washington attend the Bray Dana wedding in Veo. Rev Smith and family plan to relocate from Independence Iowa for local pastoral work. Silo harvest rises as farmers fill silos. Lucile Pepper undergoes appendicitis surgery in Ottumwa and recovers. Various visits and small town activities involving the Freys Conrads Eicher and Bosharts are noted along with county administration by Ruth Latta.
Mrs. O N Johnson dies at 5 30 AM after illness in east Richland. Interment at Richland cemetery. Miss Louise Brady and Mr Edward Hunting wed at Brady home with Rev J B Decker officiating. They plan a wedding tour and home in Clear Lake after November fifth. Neville buys Johnson stake in local hardware business, gaining sole control. Johnson may move to Minnesota.
Sept 3 1912 Crawfordsville notes report Mr and Mrs Roy Twinam and children of Haskins visiting relatives. Miss Florence McCleary teaches near Winfield and spent the weekend at her home. Mr and Mrs W D Garmoe and Mr and Mrs Merle Garmoe of Winfield visited Mrs Elizabeth Thompson. Mrs George Yeager and her family were also mentioned.
Luther Gormley and family visit Cedar Falls as children attend state Teachers College. Rev W G Robertson travels to Kirkwood Illinois to collect goods and reside with Mrs M E De Long house through spring. Miss Cecil Shockley returns to Washington after visit with local relatives. Various residents of Crawfordsville and nearby towns are listed as visitors, movers, or travelers including Miss Lizzie Hood, Mel Shields, Tina Shields, Lois Harper, Ruth Sommer, Christina Sommer, J T Anderson, and others.
Pleasant Hill notices report Mrs Clyde Hillhouse visiting with sister Mrs Virnus Bradford. Fred Sayers works for John Kephart. Will Couch of Latham NL and Tom Tomblingson family from Haskins visited Robt Kephart. A B Carr shipped cattle and hogs to Chicago. Marion township Sunday School convention at Pleasant Hill church next Sunday at 1 30. Theo Carr returned from two weeks visit with relatives.
In West Chester on Sept 40 1912 Andy Augustine's are quarantined with scarlet fever. The baby is quite ill and hopes rise for a quick recovery. Local events include Alma Morton Reitzel lecture Oct 7 at the M E church, season tickets at McParlane's and R C Ferguson's. Community notices cover church activities, post office repaint, and visits among residents.
Mr and Mrs Frank Wallace near Ainsworth welcomed a daughter born Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Ed Coffman of Washington visited at the 5 1 Sands home. J and Adams family with Mildred Grace and Miss Corn Olds spent Sunday at Atalissa with Mr and Mrs Leo Adams. Grace and Marie Adams shopped in Washington Saturday.
Mrs Chas A Dewey hosts a group of young ladies Wednesday afternoon at her home. Miss Lena Wilson and Miss Katherine Stichter hostesses honor Miss Esther B MacGugin who departs tonight for St Paul Texas. Mrs Joe McElhinney plans a South Marion avenue dinner for guests honoring Mrs Ralph E Shannon and Mrs Caughey W Southwell of Pueblo Cole and Miss Ruth Winter headed to California. Miss Bess Jones leads the W I C society with Frank Sage Zel la Thoma and Frank Creath as officers. all report a fine time.
Mr. Lewis Evans shipped a carload of fine hogs to Chicago last week. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Chihak and daughter Helena and Mr. and Mrs. Adam Ferguson spent Sunday visiting relatives near Riverside.
A new time card will take effect next Monday affecting evening trains and arrival times. The up train to Washington will arrive about 5:50 to 5:55, the down train departs at 6:16, and Burlington arrivals shift to 8:15. Direct connections will occur at Winfield, aiding theatre goers and Washington patrons. D. Coughlin becomes division superintendent on Rock Island. Mike Kennelly departs for Kansas City contracting work.
The Navajo club will be entertained at the home of Mrs J E Kunath on Wednesday afternoon.
The Washington Baptist association holds a three day convention at the New Haven church near the city to study rural church needs. A complete program includes lectures from Emma McChesney and J A Lapham and addresses by Dr P H McDowell and several pastors. The opening session featured a devotional and Henry Williams sermon as officers were elected and business conducted.
Dan Hamilton, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, delivered a vigorous Washington address before about three hundred listeners. He urged support for the Democratic ticket, attacked the Republican and Taft records, praised Woodrow Wilson, and cited La Follette statistics on trusts, promising reform and honesty in government.
Mrs P H Brogan of Wilson Pennsylvania testifies from personal knowledge that Chamberlains Cough Remedy is far superior to any other and particularly excels for groups. Sold at Lemmins Pharmacy.
The Teas and Fields firm announces dissolution and directs all creditors to settle outstanding debts at once at the shop. All persons knowing the firm of any last indebtedness are urged to come forward and settle promptly.
Beginning October 1 and through April 30 business hours end at 6 30 each evening except Saturday The notice lists multiple firms including Todd Stuart J A Cunninghams Sons R L Lytle The Lemley Co Stewart Bros Klein Warren Oriez Speer Dankwardt Kurtz Keller Phillips RE P Mc Caulley J A Conger A N Alberson Conner Orr Patton Har ry McCall PF W Diller and the Ifome Tea store 19204
A health ad touts Chamberlain's Tablets to cure headaches caused by disorder stomachs. Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Markets show weak sentiment from Monday with native and western sheep pricing between 3.80 and 4.40 for core grades and yearlings around 4.40 to 5.40. Lambs range 4.65 to 8.85 with western lambs 4.85 to 7.20. Opening prices push bulk at 8.40 to 8.85, light 8.30 to 8.95, mixed 8.30 to 8.90, heavy 8.10 to 8.90, rough heavy 8.10 to 8.30 while cattle remain strong and sheep weak.
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