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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1911
Page
5
Local residents and visitors are listed with movements and greetings throughout Washington and nearby towns. People travel to Cedar Rapids Letts Ainsworth Keota and Chicago. many visit relatives attend sales and funerals and pick up prescriptions.
A frog and a mouse quarrel over who is wiser in a marsh. The water snake, sly and patient, incites a duel with hulrush spears while a hawk serves as umpire. The hawk ends the contest by eating both combatants, leaving the marsh to the snake and her young.
Mrs. R. C. Lemley arrived last evening from Richland to visit friends in town. J. H. Humston and Will Phillips bought flocks of breeding ewes from J. F. H. Taylor. Miss Dorothy Godlove of Haskins and Miss Pearl Gardner of Ainsworth seen visiting with friends in the city yesterday.
A card from Nate Black of Washington D C claims he is writing on the presidential signing table. He reportedly entered the Capitol during Taft’s absence and will remain in the east until his sister’s wedding while visiting New York and Niagara Falls.
London dispatch says Italian battleship activity is being monitored as agents in Tripoli continue operations and a Jerba Tunis cablegram was received today detailing Tripoli events.
All members are requested to meet in the post room tomorrow at 3 o'clock to attend the funeral of comrade Isaac Hightshoe. J. W. Scott, P. C.
Tools valued at over 51 dollars were stolen from a house on South Marion avenue under remodel. A tool chest was pried open and the contents wrapped in overalls and a carpenter's apron before being removed. Harvey Carter estimated 46 dollars and M. E. Brown 5 to 8 dollars for their implements. some smaller items were untouched. Sheriff McCarty has kept quiet hoping for arrest before news spreads. A later report claimed discovery of the tools, but Carter and Brown doubt it.
Schilling part of grocery firm Connor Schilling & company sells his interest to Connor Dougall. The firm becomes Connor & Dougall. The Schillings store furniture and plan to move to Portland for the winter, with possible relocation later.
A motorist named Goofer-isn't Speedleigh is accused of letting grease and dirt cover his license plate to evade identification after a crash. The plan appears to rely on obscuring the plate to hinder recovery of the vehicle's numbers.
Dale and Dwight Eckerman hosted a 12 30 dinner at their home in honor of Fred Starr who moves to California. A four course meal was served by Mrs Eckerman and son Claire for guests Ned Brookhart Frank Rice Gerald Ashby Malcolm Dowell and Fred Starr. Mr and Mrs S J Cocklin held a six o clock dinner on South Iowa avenue in honor of Mrs Counselman and her daughter Lizzie Cresco Ia. Guests included H M Shaver and Rose Club members Mrs M K Dicken Mr and Mrs Neal Wilson and Mr and Mrs Shaver. The table featured fall flowers lavender and white, a five course menu, toasts and a lavender rose club cookbook as a centerpiece.
The Baptist mission circle postpones its October meeting. Washington Lodge No. 26 holds a Friday meeting for business and work. A Chicago Lexington hotel wedding unites Miss Madge Scott and Adrian M. Newens with guests from Washington Des Moines and Chicago. Mrs. McCleery hosts a pre nuptial luncheon for Miss Lucy Wilson and Albert Errett, and Miss Lena Maxwell to wed Dr Leroy Tripp. The Woman's Missionary Society meets Friday at 2 PM at Mrs Will Gibson's home.
A practitioner informs friends and patrons that due to UF Health he suspends practice temporarily and has arranged with Dr. Perry to take half interest. Dr. Perry, formerly an instructor, will handle patients at the office from now on. The office will operate as before and thanks are extended for past patronage.
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