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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1912
Page
2
Crawfordsville Local Notes Roundup in Early October
In Crawfordsville Iowa Ross Boyd of Winfield visited, Robert Rhea attended the Washington Synod, and J G Maxwell with Robert Gormley were business visitors near West Chester. Little Louise Stull broke her elbow in a barn accident, not considered serious. Rev W G Robertson returned from Kirkwood. Mr and Mrs W P Davidson and A Gault attended synod in Washington. Lois Maxwell and It Clinton Rhea wed in Washington with Rev Sawhill officiating then toured Gedar Falls. Mrs Max Keller hosted El Den Krow club at Ainsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Iowa
Ross Boyd
Winfield
Robert Rhea
Washington
J. G. Maxwell
Robert Gormley
West Chester
Louise Stull
J. H. Crooks
Careaway
W. P. Davidson
Gault
Synod
Ad Sewell
W. G. Robertson
Kirkwood
Clinton Rhea
Lois Maxwell
Second United Presbyterian Church
W. R. Sawhill
Gedar Falls
Max Keller
El-Den-Krow
Ainsworth
Local Social News Roundup from Dublin and Nearby
Dublin residents visit guests and share daily life events. Mr J L Banks and Will Augustine spend Sunday with friends. Mrs Seth Carris helps care for sick children at the Andy Augustina home. W F E Augustine brings herd bones from Ralph Cherry. Mrs Bert Smith and baby visit her mother. Emma Klein and sister visit Brinnings and Barneses. John Atkinson and son William return from Virginia trip. Nellie Bartholomew visits New Haven Baptist meeting with Blanche Scott. Will Myers injured dislocating shoulder from a stair accident. Allen Fickling mourns two week old baby's loss. Lexington S S club hosted by George Amlong with games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Carris
Andy Augustlina
Baby
W. FE
Augustine
Ralph Cherry
Weet Cheatey
Bert Smith
W. EB. Augustine
Wm. Barnes
Emma Klein
Keota
Brinning's
Barnes
Howard Kerr
John Atkinson
William
Virginia
Nellie Bartholmew
Blanche Scott
Baptist Association
New Haven
Will Myers
Allen Fickling
Patterson announces birth and Harvest Home notes
Lexington reports the arrival of a son to Mr. and Mrs. O C Patterson last Wednesday night. Sazelle Schulty is nearly recovered from fever. Mrs. Richard Disney and son Harold are ill. A Harvest Home Festival drew about 400 for dinner and cake prizes. W F M S will meet Oct 10 at Mrs Rue Rickey. Walter Kuptis rests after a sprained toe. A young folks weenie roast occurred in Jess Campbells pasture. Invitations go out for a miscellaneous shower for Miss Hazelle Schulty Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
O. C. Patterson
Sazelle Schulty
Richard Disney
Harold
Irene Oldfield
Jennie Rittenhouse
Pet It
Rue Rickey
Walter Kuptis
Jess Campbell
Chas. Stewart
Hazelle Schulty
Local Circle of News Briefs Highlights Visits and Family News
Wellman Mr and Mrs Win Rickey and daughter Wilma left Wednesday evening for a few days visit in Waterloo. Mr and Mrs Ott Patterson are the proud parents of a baby boy. Mrs Ida Patterson of Ainsworth is visiting relatives nearby. Miss Hazelle Schuity has been sick but is improving. A number from this route attended the Harvest Home picnic at Lexington Tuesday and all reported a good time with Miss Hazel Crull assisting Mrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win Rickey
Wilma
Waterloo
Ott Patterson
Ida Patterson
Ainsworth
Hazelle Schuity
Lexington
The Uplifters in Walt Mason Satire on Campaign Tonics
A satirical poem critiquing ten cent politicians and reformers who promise change but avoid real work. It targets self styled leaders who preach for labor yet ignore working people, mocking loud talk, empty bills, and distant elites. The piece urges voters to beware slick reformers and vote against those who talk big but act apart from toil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caesar
Waymack Named Local Agent for Ideal Gasoline Lighting
Notice states John F. Waymack will manage the business in the absence of the principal and will handle all inquiries regarding the Ideal Gasoline Lighting machines with utmost attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John F. Waymack
Waymack
Apples Offer for Pickers Near Town
Seven miles south of town a man advertises apples at 60 cents per bushel for help picking. The notice touts good wages for apple pickers and mentions SAFE STOUT in the ad.
Nutmeg and Weeks in a Coal Business Exchange
A short dialogue shows Nutmeg insisting hot weather and Weeks saying months ago they complained of cold. Nutmeg claims he is in the coal business amid a terse exchange. The piece captures a brisk, period newsroom style interaction.
Patriarchal Turtle Sighting In Albany Family
A mud turtle claimed to be 180 years old has lived with an Albany family for 65 years. The wrinkled shell and twisted claws signal age while the creature is friendly with the house cat, often resting with its head on the cat’s paws under the stove. Ge0 T Craddock of Rubie Arkansas reports kidney medicine relief, praising Foley's Kidney Pills after seven years of lumbago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Geo. T. Craddock
Rubie, Ark
Foley
Rev Gordon speaks at synod on Indian mission work
The closing session of the United Presbyterian synod at Second church heard Rev David R Gordon of Guraspur India describe mission conditions. He outlined Chitra caste issues, heat, village outreach, schools, and 18 churches. a call for doubled missionary support followed. Lenox to host next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Synod
Second United Presbyterian Church
David R. Gordon
Guraspur
India
Gordon
United Presbyterian Church
Mr. Gordon
United Presbyterian
D. W. McQuiston
Stanwood
Second Church
Washington
Synod
Iowa
Henry Wallace
Des Moines
E. McKee
McDonald
J. A. Thompson
Tarkio
William Murphie
Hanna Eicher
McKee
John T
Williamson
Lenox
Brookings
S. D
Dakota
Towa
A. L. Davidson
First Church
Young People's Societies
Waterloo
M. G. Munn
D. L. McBride
J. P. White
A. R. Paul
J. W. Brimley
E. C. Little
S. M. McConnell
W. O. Fisher
Meacham Estate Referee's Sale Scheduled in Lee County
The Meacham Estate farm of 119 acres in Lee County Iowa will be sold on the premises to the highest bidder Tuesday October 15 1912 at 2 pm The property lies in Clay Township four miles north of the Clay Cheese factory Write or phone Hugh Meacham Richland or J W Teeter referee Washington Iowa Referee sale notice with district numbers 26 27 30 4 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meacham
Lee
Clay Township
Washington Co
Iowa
Clay Cheese Factory
Hugh Meacham
Richland
J. W. ‘Teeter
Washington
Conway Cabal and the Washington Rivalry in the American Revolution
The article chronicles Thomas Conway a Brill subject who joined the American cause in 1777 rising to brigadier general. Washington opposed his promotion and Conway led a faction the Conway Cabal aiming to replace Washington. A drunken hint exposed letters triggering a duel and Conway’s fall from power. He fled to France later dying in exile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Thomas Conway
Brill
France
George Washington
Congress
Conway
Washington
Army
Conway Cabal
Gen
Horatio Gates
Gates
New York
Philadelphia
Valley Forge
Wilkinson
Gen. Cadwallader
Count de Conway
The
Orient
Great Britain
Optimist plans to raise his own asparagus this year
A quoted exchange hints that he is optimistic about gardening as he intends to cultivate asparagus at home this season.
Markets report from Chicago October 4 1912 livestock prices
Market roundups show steady to strong tones for cattle and sheep with hogs slow but steady near Thursday averages. Bulk prices for hogs 8.80 to 9.15, mixed 8.60 to 9.25, heavy 8.45 to 9.25. cattle and sheep also listed with receipts and regional notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Reeves
Texas
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Seabee
Washington Telephone CO
Canada
Va. Land & Development Co. Ltd
Dublin
Will Jacob Hotle
Ed Robertson
J. L. Banks
Will Augustine
Will Stevenson
George Amlong
Wellman
Miss Hazel Crull
Mre
By Walt Mason
CD. A. Gordon
Dia
Taylor County
Sawhill
Wilson
Chafin
Roosevelt
Taft
Judiciary Committee
Young People's
United Presbyterian of
Fort Sherman
J. T. Matthews
I. R. McKenry
John Stewart
Blackguards
Comeng
New York World
Thos. Conway
Cabal
U.S. Pat
Merkle-Wiley Broom CO
Paris
Ills
John A. Babcock Commission
Yaros
Ghigags
Illinois
Harry L. Kaga Morrison
Lamson Bros. & Co
Eaves Reister & Son
Springer
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