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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1918
Page
7
Brief items cover births deaths marriages and social notes from various towns in Washington County. Newsletters report comings and goings among residents with short notices on local people and events.
Roll Gamon and family visited at the Wm Loon ey home near Fairfield. John Baer sold his farm for 287.50 per acre and bought the Cal Mayhew farm for 300 per acre. A large crowd attended a Pleasant Hill church chicken supper raising 27. Local visits include Glenn Pratt Ev erette in Keola and Will Saville at Has kins. Clyde Maxwell received a car load of stock hogs this week.
Mrs Stewart and son visited West Chester and returned to Dakota. The American Maids club surprised Lee Craig with an oyster party at his home. Alex Miller and Will Sutherland attended a farmers union meeting. The Rev Baumgarten and wife from Richland and Rev Druse preached services. Hog sale near Columbus Junction and influenza cautions noted. Bond payments due Monday the 14th, not the 15th.
R. J. Wellman Henry Schulty rents his farm and plans spring move after purchasing Wes Westine’s residence. Tom O’Flaherty’s sale totals 25000 with varied stock values. Floyd Shackner, sailor from Great Lakes, visits parents and serves as pallbearer for Vernon Palmer. Carl Vopel sells farm to William Blum at 145 per acre. Miss Rosa Hamilton teaches Wellman school with strong performance. Roy Sehulty rents his father’s place for March move. Henry Turnipseed, Cedar Falls lawyer, dies of Spanish flu. nephew of Babe Turnipseed. Rev. Pritchard attends district conference at Muscatine.
Mrs. Annis Hawver of Aledo Illinois marks her 106th birthday in Davenport Iowa born in the area she says she enjoys good health and notes there is something in the ads today that will interest readers
County Agent H. M. Feddersen warns the district board must prioritize agricultural labor to avoid farm labor shortages. He urges delaying nonessential mobilization to protect next year’s food supply and emphasizes placing the right men in farming roles, not the army.
W H Frear of Myrtle Ave Albany N Y writes he believed kidney trouble caused his weakness and after taking Foley Kidney Pills found relief. He says they relieve lame back rheumatic pains stiff joints and sore muscles. Lemmon's Pharmacy sells the product by ad.
Paris newspapers react coolly to Germany's reply to Wilson's note. Dismissing it as defeat admitting, editors discuss armistice terms and insist Foch will dictate conditions. Critics warn Germany may try to evacuate Alsace Lorraine unless the Allied victory is pressed.
Ed Strangler Lewis, a famed wrestler, earned a fast promotion to top sergeant at Camp Grant after defending himself from two uniformed jokers who ridiculed him as a “prize porker.” He dropped his baggage, restrained one man, headlocked another, and returned to the draft line.
A classified want ad in the Journal promotes a quick sale of the item described. Readers are invited to contact the seller for quick arrangements and fair terms as listings attract local buyers.
Mrs. Margaret McKee, long time Crawfordsville resident and devoted United Presbyterian Church member, died Saturday at about 11 a.m. Born September 21, 1834 in Washington County Pennsylvania, she lived on local farms, raised eleven children, and supported many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held in the United Presbyterian church with Rev. P. H. Hayley officiating.
Mrs. Dr. Evans and two children of Salt Lake City visited Mrs. J. F. Buxbaum. A Saturday sale and auction drew a crowd, raising about 230 dollars with additional gifts to the Red Cross treasury totaling 359 dollars from various consignments. The United Presbyterian bank offering collected 105 dollars. Miss Lois Buchanan spoke on India and again in the evening. Dr. H. F. Gilbert preached at the Methodist church. The community mourned the death of Mrs. John F. Witting en route to the hospital. War Emergency fund collection details remain unclear.
Keota imposes an indefinite quarantine as schools close and churches suspend services due to a flu outbreak. Eighty five town and country cases are reported with physicians working around the clock to curb the epidemic. some rural cases are more serious. Reopening of schools and churches may occur in about a week if conditions permit.
Lifted yesterday and it amounted to almost two hundred dollars. Mr and Mrs Fred Sipe and Miss Mary McCall were visitors in Washington Saturday afternoon. W E Stump went to Kansas City Saturday night on business. Miss Ella Barnes missionary in Egypt visits at her brother T H Barnes home.
The Wellman community mourns the death of Harry Turnipseed who died at Cedar Falls on Oct. 4 after a brief illness from Spanish influenza. He was born in Wellman, practiced law in Cedar Falls, and is survived by his wife and sister Mamie, both ill with the same disease.
Wellman public schools closed Friday noon due to Spanish influenza. Several cases are reported and town authorities also ordered churches and movies shut to prevent spread of the disease.
Paramount picture The Bravest Way set on a west coast city follows two Japanese friends one sacrifices himself by marrying his dead friend's wife to provide for her children. Hayakawa praises the film as well acted with a strong story and a Mack Sennet comedy rounds out the bill.
The article praises France for its sacrifices in the common cause with Britain during the submarine threat. It extols kindness and consideration shown by people and notes widespread signs of French gratitude toward the British.
A cautious view emphasizes retreat as wiser than risking total destruction. The idea favors conserving options and avoiding irreversible losses in uncertain conflict or crisis scenarios.
Fred Cummings a Keota resident well known in Washington was shot in Bloomfield Saturday night and died Sunday morning. The assailant, a man named Junkin, is under arrest. Cummings had cleaned Junkin in a game of chance before the fatal shooting. Junkin reportedly fired after Cummings resisted with his winnings.
In the Oskaloosa Light & Fuel Company v city of Oskaloosa in US District Court Judge Martin J Wade at Ottumwa grants claim for additional pay raising gas price to 1.90 per thousand feet for regular meter customers and 2.20 for contract customers.
A medical ad promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle safe alternative to calomel. It claims the tablets cleanse the blood bowels and liver, improve skin and mood, and reduce bad breath and constipation. Available in 10c and 25c boxes from all druggists.
The company must file a new bond to cover the increased charges pending the final hearing of the case.
Five Red Oak soldiers injured and five awarded decorations after a September 12 assault that overran German machine gun nests. Captain Christopher earned the Croix de Guerre and Distinguished Service Crosses were given to James B. Lepley George Boustad Earle Wilson and C Castianas. Three other Red Oak men and a Council Bluffs unit member were noted for valor.
A note recalls someone being baptized and received into membership at Plymouth Congregational Church last September shortly before the 168th left the fair grounds for Berlin.
Rabbit hair is supplanting wool in Australia’s felt nut industry where 30 factories operate using rabbit fur. It is said to be superior to the finest marine wool and millions of rabbit skins are processed annually.
A traveler from New Haven Register extols a South American shovel fish noting its shovel shaped snout and its habit of jumping to the bank to dig bait for anglers. The quirky claim highlights the creature as exceptionally accommodating to fishing efforts.
The note states Chester likely hosted England's first horseracing events with a 1609 mayoral prize. It suggests Chester as the early helm of organized racing in the realm.
A fragment quoting Shakespeare about valor and discretion as the path to self preservation. The line emphasizes prudence over reckless bravery and personal survival.
A food price bulletin lists Frank L. Wilson as chairman with J. O. Eld and A. J. Yates, Rev. Eaton, and H. M. Eich as figures involved. The fragment indicates a committee structure and a public notice of price controls or guidance.
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