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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1918

Page

3

Aged Woman Mary J McKenzie Dies at Son’s Home

Mary J. McKenzie aged nearly eighty died yesterday evening at 6 35 at the home of her son Clinton L McKenzie on South Iowa avenue. She had been an invalid for years and helpless in the last year. Funeral services Sunday at one in the Christian church Coppock where she was a longtime member. Interment Green Mound cemetery near Trenton Henry County. She was born September 1 1848 near Fort Madison Iowa and later lived near Cappeck before moving to Washington a year ago with her son. Survivors include three children Charles E McKenzie Iowa City Mary L Darnell Wayland and C L McKenzie Washington. One half sister Mrs Sarah A Cavanee of Coffeyville Kansas.

Mary J. McKenzie Clinton L. McKenzie Iowa Avenue Washington Christian Church Coppock Green Mound Trenton Henry County Mary J. Trout Fort Madison Iowa James M. Stevens Stevens Edward K. McKenzie Ohio Cappeck McKenzie Charles E Iowa City Mary L. Darnell Wayland C. L Sarah A. Cavanee Cafferyville Kansas

Cough Remedies Highlight Patient Testimony in Nashville Ad

Jos. Gillard of 148 Fillmore St Nashville Tennessee says a dry hacking cough and chest pain were relieved by Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. The product soothes heals and cures and is sold by J K Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Jos. Gillard Fillmore St Nashville Tenn Foley J. K. Lemmon Pharmaecy Advt

Do you read our Bulletins

Local notice from Clark and Enslin The Rite-Style Store prompts readers to peruse the bulletin for updates and announcements.

Clark & Enslin

Hunshell Kills Eight Chickens Paris Bombardment Report

Paris April 12. The official announcement yesterday says no causal ties resulted from that day's bombardment of Paris by the Germans. He affirms there were eight victims eight chickens.

Paris Parle Parisién

The Boy Is the Father of the Man Discovery

A Liverpool education director announces a noteworthy finding predicting future educators will view the current era as epoch making. The claim contrasts boys’ passion for watching men at work with a similar but less noted tendency among men.

Liverpool

Christian Endeavor Plans Concert for Parsons College Quartet

The Christian Endeavor society of the Presbyterian church will host a concert with the Parsons College conservatory quartet from Fairfield next Thursday April 18 at eight PM. Admission is 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for under fifteens. proceeds benefit local youth and Parsons artists. The concert supports a delegation to the Storm Lake conference in July. Washington County drives Liberty Bond subscriptions with total over a million expected. local court-house rally boosts town subscriptions and fundraising.

Washington County Liberty County Liberty Loan Committee Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church Parsons College Conservatory Fairfield Parsons Organization Parsons Christian Endeavor Era Tame Creek Dutch Creek Crawford Washington Gila St Washington City Court House Liberty Loan Iowa

Chicago Police Chief Quits After 45 Years Service

Chicago reports Herman F. Schuettler has retired as police chief after 45 years with the force. The veteran leader announced plans to leave and cites reduced health as a reason for stepping down from the role and duties of superintendent. Schuettler, noted for efficiency and merit, served as first deputy before his 2017 appointment as chief and leaves behind a career marked by non political leadership and solid command.

Chicago Herman F. Schuettler Chicaago Florida Schuettier

Deaths in Naval Service Reported by Navy Department

Three deaths in the naval service were announced. Francis Grimes seaman U S N died of a bullet wound accidentally linked to personal safety. Matthew John Duller seaman U S V killed April 6 while on shore leave. Henry McCorkle mess attendant U S S N died April 4 of a stab wound. Next of kin and addresses are noted for Grimes and Duller. no further details released.

Washington Naval Service Navy Department Francis Grimes Seaman Willam Grimes Roothouse Matthew John Duller Louis Duller Twenty-third Street Chicago Henry McCorkle Philadelphia

Indian Uprising Threat Forces Nevada Troops

Special agent Arthur M. Allon telegraphs William B. Woodburn that Plute Goshute and Shoshone tribes in eastern Nevada threaten an uprising and troops may move at any moment. Woodburn coordinates with Fort Douglas Utah authorities for potential dispatch on further word from Allen.

Reno Nev Arthur M. Alb Lon Department of Justice Wiliam B. Woodburn Nevada Woodburn Allen Fort Douglas Utah

Minnetonka Sunk by German Submarine in Mediterranean

The large British steamship Minnetonka of 13 528 tons gross, previously in the New York to London passenger trade for the Atlantic Transport line, was sunk by a German submarine in the Mediterranean during February, the Maritime Register reports.

Minnetonka New York New York- London Atlantic Transport Line Mediterranean Maritime Register

Fortnightly club invites members to join study group

Members of the Fortnightly club wishing to study The Countries at War should send their names this week to Mrs W A Cook of modern literature or to Miss Hope Ott of the evening section. Keating will give his dance Monday night at Phoenix hall with music by Shubert. Mrs June Gardner Mes Irene Oldfield and Miss Clara Huber entertain the Lexington Ladies Aid Society Thursday April 18 at Miss Huber’s home. The Pleasant Plains and Lincoln Knitting Class will have no meeting this month.

W. A. Cook Modern Literature I. BE. Keating Phoenix Hall Shubert June Gardner Irene Oldfield Clara Huber Lexington Ladies’ Aid Society Miss Huber

Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound Trial Offer Ad

Ad offers a trial package from Foley & Co including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. Readers are told to send five cents with name and address to Foley & Co in Chicago to receive the sample. Sold by J. E. Lemmon’s Pharmacy.

Foley & Co Sheffield Ave Chicago Hil Foley J. E. Lemmon

Foley Kidney Pills Adore Soothed My Kidney Trouble

A Detroit reader from 55 Grand River Ave testifies to kidney and bladder relief after using Foley Kidney Pills. He notes nightly awakenings of six to seven times and calls the medicine the best he has taken, with J. E. Lemmon's Pharmacy selling it.

F. BR. Fairbank Grand River Ave Detroit Mich Foley J. E. Lemmon Advt

Twenty Farmers Seek Deferment From Draft

Twenty registrants of class one filed affidavits with the exemption board claiming exemption from the current draft increment due to agricultural work. The board hopes to finalize a list of twenty nine men to be sent to Camp Dodge by early next week, with more farmers likely to request deferment as farm work continues.

Exemption Board William ¥. Finke J. H. Anderson Joseph W. Schmelzer Paul Gray Edmond C. Eglin W. A. Herdbreder Edward G. Widmer Hazel Dell Smatl Glenn [. Miller Wilber Wasson James Gardner Owen Grinstead Dave M. Bender Samuel Cline Dayley. Reeves Jesse W. Cook Adam Wysoske Willam. Hradek Lawrence Beatch Carl G. Voorhees Camp Dodge

Woman Finds Relief from Kidney Complaint

This reader reports relief from backache sore muscles stiff joints rheumatic pains and dizziness caused by disordered kidneys and bladder after trying Poley Kidney Pills. Mrs Thos H Davis of Montgomery FL writes of months of relief following use. For sale by J B Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Thos. H. Davis Montgomery, R D. 3 Ind J. B. Lemmon Advt

The Wooing Of Princess Pat at Fox Theater Tonight

Amusements note: The Wooing Of Princess Pat, a stormy love story, headlines Fox theater tonight as the Hlve Ribbon Feature. A grand duchess daughter is wed to save her father's realm, faces scandal, and must decide if love deserves forgiveness amid looming war.

Princses Pat Fox Theater

Oley's Honey and Tar Featured as Family Cough Remedy

An advertisement claims Oley’s Honey and Tar as the best family medicine for children’s coughs colds croup and whooping cough. Mrs M F Sehlarb of 56 Oakland Ave Ashland Pa praises its relief for her daughter and notes availability at Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Wellman couple obtains license and marries

Fred Semler and Mae Stumpf of Wellman secured a marriage license yesterday evening and were married by Justice of the Peace D. C. Kyle.

Fred Semler Mae Stumpf Wellman Justice of the Peace D. C

Mrs James McFadden Visits Crawfordsville Personal

Mrs James McFadden of Washington spent April 12 at the Dr N J Lease home in Crawfordsville. Miss Gladys Maxwell is in poor health and not improving. Mr Moorehead reported Liberty Bond sales of 55400 in the township with more to come. Our quota stands at 44800.

Crawfordsville James McFadden Washington Dr. N. J Gladys Maxwell Moorehead Lme

Foley Cathartic Tablets Ad Preview

Why Not Be Good to Yourself. If you awaken weary and un refreshed with bilious mood indigestion or constipation Foley Cathartic Tablets offer quick relief. Wholesome and health giving. For sale by J E Lemmon's Pharmacy.

J. E. Lemmon Advt

Germans Seize Russian Town After Capturing Lycov

Reuters reports German forces occupy Lycov 180 miles northwest of Kharkov after its capture. They issue an ultimatum demanding Kursk surrender, while the local workers and soldiers council vows resistance.

Lyov Kharkov Kursk London

German Alliance to Disband and Donate Funds

The German American alliance, under congressional scrutiny, will dissolve and give the $30,000 in its treasury to the Red Cross. Announcement came during a recess after a daylong secret session and the dissolution takes effect today.

Treasury Red Cross Philadelphia Congressional

The Good-Natured Man Lifts Spirits at Work

A portrait of a cheerful leader who brightens gloomy days and eases routine hardship. His positive influence improves morale, even when pressures mount, and his ability to stay kind earns respect from his team rather than hostility.

The Itching and Sting of Fiery Eczema Remedy Claim

Advertisement claims eczema is blood borne and cured by 8,8,8 remedy that cleanses the blood. It urges readers to obtain a bottle at a drugstore and write for expert medical advice from Medical Director at a Georgia laboratory in Atlanta Ca.

Si & Laboratory Atlanta

Farmers warn disloyalty riders in Ku Klux style parade

Sixteen horsemen in Civil War attire rode into Skintook Oklahoma joining a Liberty Loan parade. They displayed banners warning three men accused of disloyalty and each carried a coil of rope on the saddle horn.

Tulsa Okla Skintook Here Liberty Loan

Frank J. Ryan Cleared for Release from Leavenworth

Frank J. Ryan of Indianapolis, sentenced seven years for involvement in the Indianapolis dynamite conspiracy, was commuted by President Wilson and released from Leavenworth Prison, leaving for Chicago.

Chicago Leavenworth Kan Frank J. Ryan Indianapolis Wilson

Fatherly Advice on Marriage and Money

A father counsels his son on marrying for money urging caution if money is the lure. He warns against letting wealth dictate the union and emphasizes prudent judgment in choosing a spouse.

Allies ten withdraw as consuls say Marines to retire

London reports consuls in Viadivostok informed the president of the local remstvo that allied marines landed to quell anarchy and will depart once order is restored. Tokyo notes the move as protective, amid Bolshevik policing incapacity, after robbers killed or wounded three Japanese in Windivestok.

London Viadivostok Remstvo Petrograd Reuters Tokyo Viadisvostok Windivestok Tuesian

Hat Box Accessory Gives Quick Hat Removal Method

A practical hat box on a high shelf can be opened by slitting the two upright edges of one side so the third side drops like hinges when the cover is raised. This allows the hat to be removed without moving the box from the shelf.

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Frank L. Wilson & Co Wes. Wou McKkenzer Bury Hunshell Liberty Bond Endeavor Society Presbyterian Young People Cedar Elery Kelsey Ee Ee Eee Mari Ske Abe Shubert Caprice Kelsey Jocelyn B. Godard Miss White Tee Mercer DeBeriot Israel Deogiereiog Pere Seesacer Durand Israel Mise White Mazda Crtomtet Lib As&h Soda Warren Cash Grocery Cyrus Haber Lexington Red Cross Pleasant Plains Lincoln J. D. Martin Patton & McElhinney Stude- Baker G. W. Wiegman John Deere C.H. Wolfe Ainsworth R Winn W. Eryestone Wellman Mutual Call Fox & Dewey Jersey Boyd Berdo G. L. Fetters FP. & M. Bank Bradford & Anderson Cai J. S. Wilson Catalos Frank Flaherty Marion Avenue Ealf N. W Noecker E. Ll. Barthelow S. CC. R. Island Oscar George Plymouth Rock Gladys Leslie Princess Pat J. Frank Glendon New York Store News Russ Town W Dieseng Orin Frank Ryan Relief Corps Ford Chas Cherry Inquire Journal Havre Washington Road F. M. Smith Vladivostok
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