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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1908
Page
3
Robert Crail arrived from Oskaloosa yesterday, adding a note of movement to local travel records as residents observe routine transit.
Friends report Miss Kathryn Jones is confined to her father John Jones in their 1049 East Burlington Street home under quarantine for smallpox. Geo Strongpost, G A R, and the Woman's Relief corps held a well attended open meeting at Library hall with Col. D J Palmer of Washington as department commander delivering a patriotic address.
Since the death of Chas Brown’s wife, Levi Troyer and his wife will move to Washington where Mrs Troyer, sister of Mr Brown, will oversee the home for all. Mr Brown’s father will live with them. They decide to stay in Washington rather than return to Kalona, and move today, departing Kalona.
Partly cloudy with showers tonight or Sunday. Warmer in the east portion tonight, cooler Sunday. Special to The Evening Journal from Washington, D. C. on April 4.
Sioux City Iowa April 4 Miss Ella Johnson 26 files information charging Jack Allison with obtaining money under false pretenses. She had given him $225 and his whereabouts are unknown after he left town. Johnson recently quit her waitress job at the Chicago house to marry Allison.
Lake City Iowa April 4 Steward Dunbar an Des Moines insurance broker on his way to meet friends Tuesday night fell on the cattle guard of the railroad tracks and his foot was caught near the wheels of an approaching handcar He signaled danger by lighting a twenty dollar bill and holding it aloft drawing the handcar crew’s attention to avert disaster
Advertising claim urges choosing Foley's Honey and Tar to cure stubborn coughs and expel a cold, noting it contains no harmful drugs and advising readers to insist on Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Mrs Emma Wright’s sister Ella Babb dies at Estherville Iowa. Emma flies to Washington to stay with her mother Mrs Bush while sister Durst attends the funeral. Miss Cora Teuscher enjoys work in Corpus Christi Texas after going with brother Dave. John Bryson Jr and wife return to Washington after helping move the old folks. his father suffers grip.
An old advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Remedy tones the system improves appearance and grants vigor. It cites cures for backache nervous exhaustion and kidney and bladder troubles and urges starting today via Lemmon's Pharmacy.
The advertisement proclaims Frey’s Studio of Quality as offering the finest up-to-date photographs in the city with a motto prioritizing quality over price. It invites patrons to visit to see samples and obtain prices, noting the studio’s address as 37-If.
Fort Wayne Indiana April 4 Reverend William Stephens pastor of the Garrett Baptist church resigned after learning he had married a couple who were already divorced. He says his conscience cannot forgive himself though he bears no real blame and plans to sail for Africa as a missionary. His congregation urged him to stay but he remains determined to depart.
In Rome on April 4 a general strike was proclaimed in protest of acts linked to the rioters killed by troops and fifteen wounded. Government measures restored order as troops with fixed bayonets dispersed gatherings, surrounded anarchists, and took leaders into custody. Mail wagon drivers refused to work, replaced by soldiers with cavalry escorts.
The Chicago Board of Trade reports increasing cloudiness and warmer temperatures with showers in Illinois and Indiana. Iowa expects showers with rising temperatures. Lower Michigan and Wisconsin will see increasing cloudiness and warmer conditions.
Chicago April 3 quotations show wheat and corn futures with varying highs and lows across May July and Sept contracts. Cash sales detail winter and spring wheat, corn and oats values, while live stock, hogs, cattle and sheep receipts and prices are listed, along with hay and prairie feed figures. East Buffalo quotes mirror slow cattle and steady hog markets, with lamb, yearling, and ewe prices and calf ranges noted.
Mr and Mrs S B Barden have returned home after spending the winter in Oklahoma. Mr Barden says he is glad to be back in their home community.
E. F. Kolosick of Rural Route 7 describes an ingenious hog dipping setup that simplifies tasks, reduces the muss of manual dipping, and works smoothly.
Miss Maude Erdice was operated on Saturday in Iowa City by surgeons Dean and Bailey for an abscess in the car. Her brother Elmer witnessed the hour and fifteen minute procedure during which about an inch of bone was removed to reach the abscess and the brain was narrowly avoided. Maude remained under ether and recovered well, with her cousin Clara Stewart visiting during her week or two stay.
A public dance will be held in Knupps hall on Saturday night the fourth. The event invites local residents to enjoy an evening of dancing and socializing in the town venue.
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