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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1912
Page
2
A promotional notice extols a red oil for motorists praised as finest quality. It promises non carbonizing lubrication and gear case compounds that never harden or run. It mentions oil cans and funnels as accessories.
Community briefs from local correspondents highlight daily doings in townships and surrounding areas with short notices of events, meetings, and casual happenings of interest to readers.
Crawfordsville scene through October 28 1912 updates show funeral travel for Mrs Hull and family, visits by Rev Robertson and Rev Hendee, church services, and community notices. Nearby residents and visitors from Washington Moline and Chicago moved through town with greetings and errands. An embedded children's tea story occupies the issue with moral tale and tea plant origin. A later entry notes revival meetings at the M E Church and various local visits.
Riverside reports Mrs George Maresh and children visiting relatives in Cedar Rapids for the O E 8 convention. Mrs Thomas Hawthorn guests of her sister in Lone Tree. Capt and Mrs Frank Critz and children visit the Chas Critz home in Washington. About seventy five relatives celebrate Joseph Heitzmans 51st birthday. Needlework club hosted by Mrs Chas Overfelt. Rath and Critz sold 200 acre Smith and Trumbauer farm near North Liberty for 110 per acre to H H Herring. Oscar Critz returns from work in Wisconsin and Minnesota with Barnett Lightning Rod Co.
Local notes from Pleasant Hill and nearby towns record visits and travels Mary Wagner returns home from a stay with daughter Mrs. Roy Kephart. Farmers report corn husking and farm sales with Miller farm sold for 140 per acre. Stock shipments and new yards described at West Chester. Social events include lecture numbers and Rally Day at M E church and a youth party near Havre.
West Chester and vicinity records show visits to Indianapolis for Mrs Augustine and family, Washington trips by several locals, and a long delay for the Firefly. Students Ruth Schwartz and Miss Cochran return to school, while Frank McKune remains ill. Local farming and building activity includes a cow shed, house remodels, and new hires.
Fannie Barton Ingham, born in Springfield Vermont on September 25 1839, is noted in Ainsworth on October 29 1912 with birth details for the deceased or referenced person.
Archduchess Elizabeth Ingham died October 27 1912 at her daughter Mrs J A Chambers home in this place after a stroke and several later seizures. She married Marcus Ingham December 10 1865 in Brighton Iowa who died October 11 1892. Six children survived including Bradford Harry F B Edwin Mary and Kate. Funeral set for 2:30 p m at Brighton with interment in Brighton cemetery. Reverend N H Brown longtime United Presbyterian pastor at this place died at Monmouth Illinois yesterday.
London reports a Balkan victory at Uskub and Turkish loss at Adrianople upsets diplomatic plans. Poincare had sought a truce while expecting Turkish success, but Balkan gains push toward a Balkan Federation and a 600,000 strong united army, threatening the existing balance of power.
A national trait in France shows strong family exclusiveness. Middle class families rarely visit outsiders, and French mothers keep children under direct supervision before and after marriage.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Tablets to cure headaches caused by a disordered stomach. It promotes health relief and urges purchase at Lemmon's Pharmacy with a slogan about supporting the underdog from across the street.
The funeral was held Saturday at 11 a m at the home conducted by Rev C L Walker with a large crowd attending. Burial took place in Brighton cemetery. Out of town attendees included Mr and Mrs Rex Brier of Burlington and a brother from Peoria Illinois. Forest Robinson was a business caller in Washington Monday. Rev C L Walker left for Eddvyille to fill his appointment at the Christian church. The F A A s will hold their reg
Lexington Kentucky October 29 the sale of loose leaf tobacco begins today on the Lexington market. The early maturing crop and favorable curing weather allow an opening a month ahead of last year. Officials estimate about 100000000 pounds of tobacco will be sold this season in this district.
Washington reports the interstate commerce commission rules on baggage limits and excess charges, temporarily suspended, expire today. Railroads and steamship lines plan to carry through with new rate restrictions and free baggage allowances.
Chicago markets report mixed to slow activity with sizable receipts. Hogs ranged 7.45 to 8.15 per cwt with steady to lower tone. cattle and calves show slow demand while sheep and lambs remain firm to strong on value ranges. Receipts and yesterday totals noted, with tomorrow’s estimated inflow forecast.
Market notes show Wheat at 129 and 32 percent with 34 percent and 324 percent for Jiks at 52 percent. The item closes with S44 16.25 and 18.32 17.97 noted alongside a tee.
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