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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1911
Page
2
Miss Marguerite Cherry will entertain the A B C girls this evening at her home on South Marion avenue. Yesterday at the Boice home on South Marion avenue Mrs C Boice Mrs C A Boice and Miss Ruth Latta hosted about seventy five guests at a thimble bee with yellow and white decorations and a two course luncheon.
Sept 7 column reports visits from Rev John Nicholson and families at Tom Nicholson’s, Gertie Buntenbach with parents, school opening at Eureka with 22 pupils taught by Maud Ferguson, and various trips and moves including A J Booth selling a farm to J L Brookhart and plans to move to Washington. Also mentions travel to Canada, Minnesota state fair, and several local social calls and school term starts.
Quality always first in piano buying, with the lowest prices offered. Customers are urged to compare cities, ask users, and visit the store to see the Kurtzmann player on display. G. W. Hobson invites inquiries and visits to assess the workmanship.
A newspaper notice proclaims a pay per lead want ad service urging readers to try an advertisement now. It emphasizes earning potential with repeated messages and immediate action.
In Nira on September 7, Emery Burker vanished after leaving home with a sorrel horse and a new buggy. His family fears foul play and has searched without success. Local residents, including Jim Hanly who delivered livestock, and others note routine activities and community updates.
Kalona Sept 6 John A Yoder sold the Fred Kettles farm to a Mr Miller for 109.00 an acre on reasonable terms. Other notes include Sam Luckman running the hardware store during McmcElroy's vacation and a Woodman picnic planned for September 20.
Mrs. H C Hull and Mrs A Twinam traveled to Eldon for a short visit. Miss Stella Meek returned home in Washington after visiting Miss Bertha Anderson. J M Maxwell headed to Washington. Mr and Mrs J H McKee of Ainsworth visited relatives. Mrs M B E DeLong returned from Washington. Contractor Hoar and brick layer arrived to start work on schoolhouse addition. Mr and Mrs C O Burris and family returned to Stronghurst Illinois. Daisy Willoughby of Wyman visited between trains. Mr and Mrs Chas Rogers attended the Columbus Junction fair. Presbyterian reports no preaching due to the absent pastor. United Presbyterian holds services at 11 and 7:30 with no sermon.
Work on the Tabernacle will start Monday morning with all churches contributing. Volunteers are needed from all parish groups and any willing person with the ability to drive a nail qualifies. Chas H Keck serves on the Building Committee. Try a Journal want ad.
In a humorous column H L Rann mocks the uncultured milch cow’s drinking, praises refinement like straw use, and jokes about chewing, digestion, and antics, contrasting with human foibles and agricultural inventions.
Albert Fierce and C H Knowles pleaded guilty to jail breaking in district court. Fierce had been jailed for bootlegging, Knowles for larceny. Sentencing set for Sept 19 at 9 a.m. Carl Way, Don Kirkpatrick arraigned for Kalona burglary. Harve Custer for bootlegging. continued to Sept 19. Grand jury reported and adjourned.
Mulhausen Germany Sept 8 two more names join the year's aero plane death toll. Lieutenant Nuemann with passenger M Leconte took off toward Strassburg when gasoline tank exploded. The craft fell near Bilzheim at sixty feet. both men killed instantly with severe injuries. Paul Selge perished at Karlsruhe when his aeroplane fractured skull.
The remains of C. A. Sprague were brought to this city yesterday afternoon on the 2 49 train and were taken to Elk Grove cemetery where a service was held and interment made. Brief addresses were given by Revs. Sawhill Fisher Lawrence and the service closed with prayer. Pall bearers were Columbus Junction men E Tucker Charles Johnson R J Johnson G Raney O M Cavin and Charles Duncan. Others in the party included family and relatives from Columbus Junction Burlington Crawfordsville and Harp er Kan.
Gilman and company oversee a long labor of production for The Squaw Man with careful news coverage and hope for near perfection based on brains money and past experience.
The Squaw Man debuts at the Graham on September 12 with strong company. Audiences praise its Americanism virility love interest and clean comedy. Ladies’ gowns and stage presence draw particular commendation. Curtain rises 8 15.
Laundry and cleaning equipment advertised for sale by The Fair offers wash boilers and tubs of all sizes.
Chicago on September 8 1911 estimated receipts total 10 000 with leftovers 7 590. Market outlook shades higher than yesterday with light cattle prices 6 90 to 7 45 mixed packers 6 80 to 7 45 heavy shipping 6 65 to 7 35 rough 6 65 to 6 85 cattle 1 000 prospects strong sheep 10 000 prospects steady.
Chicago market reports show estimated receipts today at 10000 with yesterday’s official receipts 13061 and shipments 3626. Prices vary by grade with bulk 690 to 730, light 695 to 755, mixed packers 690 to 750, heavy shipping 675 to 745, rough 675 to 695, cattle and sheep steady to weak at opening. Reeves and others list cattle and hog ranges, with sheep and yearling figures summarized for the day.
Chicago market sheet dated September 8 1911 lists prices for wheat corn oats hay straw and flour with figures for nearby and deferred months and producer quotations from Reedster and Son Produce. Includes wheat quotes for September December and May and notes on bale straw and packaged goods with unit prices.
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