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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1912
Page
2
A Wyoming irrigation boom draws Illinois Iowa and Missouri farmers to the Shell Creek Tract as they report strong returns from new plantings. D Clem Deaver appeals for Homeseekers' Excursions from Omaha on October 15 and November 5 with folders and meeting details for prospective buyers.
Local page highlights community notes across county towns with brief updates on events, meetings, and happenings. Notable items include upcoming gatherings, school activities, and public notices from several municipalities.
Brighton residents plan to attend the Old Settlers' reunion in Fairfield on Thursday October 10. Local folks including Loren Bidwell Kilmer Bennett and the Hellopeters were in and out of town with visits and social calls. Mrs Spohn and daughter from Chicago visited Isaac Stockman while others traveled to nearby towns for meetings and sales.
Oct 9 1912 report details the accidental death of five year old Merrian Keefover after a wagon wheel passed over him as he attempted to jump onto a wood wagon. He died Sunday morning at 6 from injuries. He is mourned by his parents grandmother two brothers and a sister with funeral at Evergreen cemetery Rubio officiated by Rev. Hoskins.
In a city apartment Rosalie visits the Pink Lady on her paste day. Rosalie learns to paste clippings onto paper while the Pink Lady shares patience and a pink dress mischief. The pair end with rosy hands and shared laughter at the end of the hour.
Richland notes from Oct 8 1912 record a patient taken to Ottumwa for an operation and returning home the same evening. P W Keefover to resume Rock Island work Saturday after family accident. Dale Leppart with C M St P fence crew visited parents. A child of Mr and Mrs Keefover of Rubio died after wagon accident. Residents congested with fall homemaking, Neville Johnson hardware invoicing ends with Neville continuing business. Wesley Oswalt’s runaway damages carriage but no injuries. Carrie Powelson of Des Moines visited, then Mt Pleasant.
Mr Will Myers of Davenport visits Wellman. Miss Ferne Romine teaches Union school. Cedar Center school hosts a pie supper Friday. Dave Benson and Mildred travel to Chicago. 8 S S club hosted at Perry Ayres home. Alta Munson visits Edna Floyd Timmins. Eva Barger sews for Mrs Al Reeves. Orva Blanche Scott Rev Hamilton at Fred Bartholomew’s. Annie Bopp works for Will Myers as she recovers from a fall. Dave and Mrs Rittenhouse attend church in South English. Mrs Faulkner and daughters shop in Washington. Hazelle Schulty and Warren Mathess wed at the brides’ home.
Community items from Richmond include cattle dealings between Edward Bopp and Joe Dann and Miss Bessie Keifer, a Honey bee man busy with honey extraction, cement blocks hauled for a new house, the death of Grandma Ellen Marek and her funeral, and visits and trips by Miss Anna Radda and Miss Anna Sauer plus weekend time with the Eagle family.
Daily notes show revival services ongoing at the M Rf church with attendees from local areas. Dr J M Chitum made a business trip to Kalona on Monday in his auto.
Miss Jessie Carter and Stanley Fishburn were wed yesterday afternoon by Rev. A S Smith at the M FE parsonage in Washington. The couple returned to Crawfordsville late last night. Several local residents attended or were noted as present during travel and visits in surrounding towns.
Five mail clerks killed at Chicago Junction according to post office authorities. Separate items note recalls of Archbold to the stand over Standard Oil company campaign contributions, completion of the Becker trial jury, and a report of soldiers burning villages and killing inhabitants in Montegrin.
F H T Ritchie and Leonard Paulson will visit Washington on Saturday and Des Moines respectively to review community work in North America. Two Sunday meetings are planned for boys and men with a union gathering in the evening. Details on hours and venues will follow.
A Philadelphia scientist asserts artificial rubber can be made from waste cotton, notably ripe boll byproducts. The piece also notes common childhood stomach disorders and promotes Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets, easy to take and gentle, sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Community event notice inviting all residents to a pie supper at Center School House on Friday evening October 1st 2021 hosted by Clara Faulkner. Proceeds support local activities.
Construction progresses on several major projects outside residences in Washington. The Farmers & Merchants Bank four story building and the Sidney Smith garage and armory advance quickly, while the Methodist church foundation and Baptist church addition move forward. The Washington National Bank building nears occupancy as activity draws crowds.
The Giants beat the Red Sox 2 to 1 in Game 3 as Marquard shut Boston’s hits and McGraw sent him in. Boston rallied in the ninth but fell short with Cady final out as Lewis scored on Gardner’s two bagger.
The Chicago market records estimated receipts 15 000 cattle 5 000 strong cattle 4 500 today sheep 35 000 lambs weak at Wednesday close porkers pigs cattle and sheep prices range across light mixed heavy rough heavy and Western/ Texas stockers with cattle strong and sheep steady lambs weak. second report notes slow steady to shade lower overall with bulk prices 8.90 to 9.15 and various class ranges.
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