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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1912

Page

2

Washington Baptist Association Meeting Program Notice

Washington Iowa hosts the Washington Baptist Association at New Haven Church October 1 2 and 3 with opening services annual sermon readings and officer elections. Educational rally missionary and youth programs include addresses by college reps professors and Dr P H McDowell plus local church problem discussions and an Oriental exhibit. Delegates should report to Rev O R Phipps and arrive by rail for transport to the New Haven Church.

Washington Baptist New Haven West Chester O. R. Phipps D. J. Coon Washington Iowa Daniel Shepherdson

Closing Out Sale at John Heaton Farm Near Washington

A farm liquidation listing stock and equipment to be sold on Tuesday September 2 starting 10 am. It includes 7 head horses and mules 19 head cattle 81 head hogs and farm implements plus household goods. Terms: 1 months with bankable notes at 7 percent on sums over $10 or cash under. Auctioneers D F Macon and clerks L R Hough W B Boyer. Washington. Ja 10 12 16 21.

John Heaton Washington West Chester Poland Orchard City Janesville Gang Great Western Kelley Fairbanks-Morse L. R. Hough Boyer Clerk D. PF Macon Auet

Chamberlains Liniment for back and rheumatic pains

If you knew the real value of Chamberlains Liniment for lame back soreness of muscles sprains and rheumatic pains you would never wish to be without it. For sale by Lemmons Pharmacy.

Chamberlain Lemmon

County News Happenings in Communities and Day's Events

Local column reports on varied county happenings across communities. Notes social gatherings, appointments, and brief community updates with attention to residents and gatherings. Provides a snapshot of daily life and local affairs across multiple towns.

Wellman Notes and Local Socials September 1912

The Wellman area reports church and school notes with the Sunday school board election of Dr. A. L. Braden as superintendent and W. P. Gardner as assistant. Marriage notices include Georgia Whetstine and Charles Fritz and Miss Pearl Waite with Oscar Kropf. Local visits, produce business updates, a chicken pie dinner planned for election day, and community events fill the week. New arrivals include a baby boy for Hiverett Fleming and wife, with several visits to Iowa City and Muscatine, and farm and garage openings.

Library Association Georgia Whetstine Charles Fritz R. L. Patterson Charley Georgia Fritz Mac. Foster Haskins Jennie Dodds Iowa City Pearl Waite Oscar Kropf Arapahoe Nebr Co. C. Gardner Muscatine Herbert Ash W. FP M. S Josie Webster Town Hoon C, GC. McReynolds Geo. Whetstine Charles Althaus Baur Riverside Robison Wellman Queen Esther Circle Althaus Hiverett Fleming E. D. Lewis C. Hahn C. B. Shillig J. N. Gardner Lawrence M E. Church Patterson Ralph Snavely Ed Kirkpatrick Longwell É. D. Lewis C. Be, Brown Mattie Sigler Margaret Stewart Pasadena Calif Fay Rugg Ira Adams Chicago A. W. Moore Slarley Moore Woodlawn Ore W. Reif Minnesota Mamie Gardner Fred Will Shhroeder Postville Misses Doran Nichols

Nashs Visit Ainsworth Guests in Iowa Town

In Ainsworth Iowa on September 20 1912 Mr and Mrs Charles Nash from Clinton Iowa are visiting at the home of Mrs Nashs mother Mrs Ellen McCreedy. Several local residents entertained visitors and Embroidery Club met with a pleasant afternoon and luncheon. Out of town guests included Mrs R M Keller and Mrs R B Rhea of Crawfordsville. Mary Breed left for Washington to visit friends for a few days. J W Sands visits daughter Mrs Coulter in Ft Morgan Colorado.

Wm. Penningroth J. L. Coffey West Chester Orville Cullumber Mt. Vernon Muriel J. J. Swartzendruber Surrey N. D Clark Winner John Denver Cole Hazel West South English J. E. Whetstine Cedar Rapids Harry Pew H. H. Willson Des Moines Iowa City Ainsworth Charles Nash Clinton Embroidery Club R. M. Keller R. B. Rhea Crawfordsville Mary Breed Washington J. W. Sands R. H. Coulter Ft. Morgan Colo

Titus Titus 9 20 12 Local Notes At Titus

Local items from Titus include visits by John McKinstry Herm Meyers and Statler, a Monday depot stop, and Miss Stewart returning from Washington. Wilfred Volger of Sturgeon Bay heads to Bethlehem for college. Depots, coal deliveries, and upcoming railroad changes are discussed along with community happenings and minor trades.

Titus Ohn McKinstry Herm, Meyers Statler Harry Klease Walter Bid Anderson Bro. Goldstein Miss Stewart Washington Ed Statler J. R. Palmer Wilfred Volger Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin A. de G. Vogler Grace Hill Bethlehem Jenniel L. Sehendel Schendel Ottumwa Junction Bert Ward Ek. M. Lydy Iawa Mystic Titus Station Azzell Robertson Lew Lemiley Roy Lydy Orley Page

Train 66 Derails at Milwaukee Stock Yards Delays Rail Line

Train 66 on the Milwaukee derailed at the stock yards due to a brake failure preventing a switch, a car backed onto the ties, causing about a 90 minute delay while re-railing. The Milwaukee line reports coal flats overstocked with cars stored at several stations and a full house track.

Milwaukee Milwaukee Road Tom Miller Sam Richardson Sam Jimmy Stevenson Mr. Minnick Washington Dick Fisher West Chester Moravia Fisher Cleave Hoyle Titus Charley Thomas

Crawfordsville Socials and Visits Reported

A. O. McFadden of Des Moines visits his mother Mrs. Jas. McFadden in Crawfordsville. Mrs. Kuhelinbeck and daughter Mrs. Jessie Thom as of Sperry Ind. guest at Dr. and Mrs. N. J. Lease. Washington visitors include Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Crooks and Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Neall. Clyde Fishburn and baby from near Winfield visit for illness. W. A. Harper of Washington departs for Burlington. Noon reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. McCoy honors Mr. and Mrs. Frank McCoy. Mrs. D. H. Miller of Washington also a guest.

Crawfordsville McFadden Des Moines Jas. McFadden Kuhelinbeck Pleasant Grove Jessie Thomas Sperry N. J. Lease J. B. Crooks W. Neall Washington

Poor Girl Eyes on Her Lap Harpers Magazine

A brief line from Harpers Magazine asks if a poor girl keeps her gaze upon her lap, hinting at a social or sentimental vignette in the issue.

Harper's Magazine

Stone-age love tale ends with $50 fine for suitor

John Mahoney of 2013 Princeton Avenue attempted to win Julia Chemeleske by rough tactics after consulting Doctor William F. Waugh. The court found him guilty of assault, fining $50 plus costs as the judge rejected the “punch remedy” and Julia rejected Mahoney for another man.

Chicago John Mahoney John Mahoney Princeton Avenue William F. Waugh Bennett Medical College Jefferson Park Hospital Julia Chemeleske Albart Avenue Halsted Street Julia Halsted Thirty-fifth Streets

Python Rampage Triggers Bronx Zoo Panic

A South American Python escaped its crate at the Bronx Zoological Garden nightly from South America. It toppled boxes in the reptile house, waking night watchman Alf Costain who alerted Tremont precinct. Policeman Dennis Cahill entered the dark room and the snake was recaptured and returned to its crate.

New York Bronx Zoological Garden South America Alf Costain Tremont Dennis Cahill Costa

Fragmentary Market Figures and Receipts Note Commodities

The text lists fragmented commodity prices and receipts figures including corn and oats with several numbers such as 53% 16.95 18.40 and 10.72 26.70 10.70 10.70 plus 261 and 238 for corn and oats. This item reads as an isolated market snippet with no clear context or full data.

Untidy Jack Chided by Mrs Brown in Quip

A domestic exchange has Mrs Brown chiding Jack for his untidy ways and questioning whether his heart is in the right place. The sharp reminder highlights household tensions and a strained relationship within a quiet domestic setting.

Jack Mrs. Brown

Market notes show strong prospects and steady livestock

Chicago markets Sept 21 1912 estimated receipts 6000 left over yesterday 4947 heavy shipping grades and cattle and sheep trading with prospects steady cattle 400 sheep 1000 indicate firm demand with favorable outlook

Sevic Dabei Straterelan

Second Report Jaws Chicago Market Receipts and Trends

September 21 1912 Chicago Jl market report shows receipts today 6000 hogs 2100 cattle 500 cattle. Market steady to higher on hogs and steady on cattle sheep. Bulk hog prices 8.20 to 8.70 with variations across light mixed and heavy classes.

Chicago Sheen

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THE Washington Baptist Association H. Williams Sec S. E. Wilcox Central College Lfi Des Moines College Kalona Lesaer Emma McChesney New Bible School J. A. Lapham P. H. McDowell J. C. Shipp D. R. Phipps W. A. Phillips Elmer Burham C. E. Hamilton Cora Bray Teacs R. A. Smith Harriet P. Cooper Dr. McDowell Eihbagiateet Ieee Co A. Knapp E. F E. Bower J. W. Lemley Ellen Dayton Samuel Savage J. W. Bishop Ira Bowman Aew Emma Ralston Cooper Young Peoples Eva Barger Keota Fern Rogers Howard Mangold Oo Tl HW. McFarland B. Po H. Bayles Young Peoples’ Evangelistic Rally Henry Williams the County News Thos. O’plaherty St. Paul University City North South Dakota Geo. Peck Masonic Big Python Watchman Snake Policeman Mort Harry L. Kaga Washington, Iowa Lamson Bro Chicago, Ill Chiesa iOpen Reister & Son OVC Eeeesesserereveven Renner S .Es Renee S Bradfield Regulator CO Atlanta, Ga Poor Brown Jaws John A. Babcock Commission Illinois
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