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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1909
Page
5
Judge Mitchell Named Defender in Ottumwa Murder Case
Ottumwa April 13 Judge Mitchell of Hunter Mitchell was appointed to defend John Junkin the Negro charged with murdering Clara Rosen. The arraignment date is not fixed but expected this Thursday. Adjutant General Logan has ordered company commanders to ready troops to protect the defendant in Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Mitchell
Hunter & Mitchell
John Junkin
Clara Rosen
Junkin
Logan
Billy Sunday ends Springfield revival after seven weeks
Evangelist Billy Sunday closed his Springfield campaign with attendance surpassing 500 000 for the revival. Sunday alone saw 750 converts and the meetings totaling 4 500. A free will offering of 12 000 was collected. City lines note call for orders via phone and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Billy
Anderson and Wilson coal promotion notice
A compact classified note from Anderson and Wilson promoting coal delivery of five ton scale bundles. Read as a business pitch urging prompt orders to complete the season with ready supply.
Ennis & Stappani Hit the Bottom Today-Fail for A Million
In New York on April 13 a invol untary bankruptcy petition was filed against the brokerage firm of Ennis & Stappani, members of the Consolidated Stock Exchange and the Chicago Board of Trade. Liabilities total 1,500,000 with assets of 400,000. Lindsay Russell named receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Evening Journal
United States District Court
Thin Ennis & Stappani
Consolidated Stock Exchange
Chicago Board of Trade
Lindsay Russel
Hazel Martin Hosts Ready Maids Honoring Milwaukee Guests
Miss Hazel Martin entertained the Ready Maids at her North Marion avenue home last night in honor of Misses Davis and Brown of Milwaukee. The evening featured pleasant social time and a luncheon was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Martin
North
Marion Avenue
Davis and Brown
Milwaukee
Fort nightly club annual meeting set for April 15
The Fort nightly club will hold its annual meeting in the Academy on Thursday at three o'clock. Delegates will be elected to the district convention in Davenport next month and officers for next year chosen. All members should attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy
Davenport
Taft Makes Gulf Coast Ranch Tour to Corpus Christi
Charles P. Taft owner of a vast Gulf Coast ranch region visited the Gulf Coast country this week and plans to be in Corpus Christi Friday. Reports say the season looks very fine with a large cotton crop assured and vegetables on the market. The Paul company’s local office notes profitable sales from this trip already reported last Friday evening with two days of work remaining.
TASTY PLUM PUDDING
A traditional Christmas dessert note urges making plum pudding well in advance for best flavor. The recipe lists suet raisins currants breadcrumbs apples citrus peel citron almonds and spices with flour, to be mixed and prepared for aging until the feast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Traditional Christmas Plum Pudding and Brandy Sauce
Instructions describe mixing eggs, brown sugar, brandy, milk and breadcrumbs, wrapping in a cloth pudding bag, boiling for five hours, then serving with a brandy or soft sauce. A double boiler mixture of egg yolks sugar brandy lemon juice and rind is prepared to accompany.
Revolt in Constantinople Grips City as Troops March
A Constantinople dispatch reports serious revolutionary disturbances unfolding since dawn. Two battalions, led by officers, marched on Parliament demanding the dismissal of the grand vizier and minister of war. Other reports say the minister of war was confronted by insurgents and fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Evening Journal
Constantinople
Frankfort
Germany
Miss Lillian Orris Returns From Cotter Visit
Miss Lillian Orris returned this morning from Cotter where she had been visiting friends. Miss Katherine Dempsey was a passenger for Brighton this morning where she is teaching school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Dempsey
Brighton
Local visitors and returns noted in Eldon region
April 13, Orville Black of Eldon Iowa arrived for a short visit with relatives. Miss Martha Porter returned to Washington state duties yesterday. Mrs Maude Bronson went back to Mattoon Illinois Sunday evening after spending time with relatives. H D Hazlett and C P Nichols were Columbus Junction visitors last
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Black
Eldon
Iowa
Martha Porter
Washington
Maude Bronson
Mattoon
Inl
H. D. Hazlett
C. P. Nichols
Columbus Junction
Presbytery Attendance: Early Morning Departures and Visits
Robert Young traveled to Marengo for the presbytery meeting. Washington visitors included Ray Miller J A Morehead and R S White. The Rev W G Robertson A E Gault and J Maxwell left for Keokuk for the Keokuk presbytery spring meeting. Will Williams arrived from Wellman this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Young
Marengo
Ray Miller
J. A. Morehead
R. S. White
Washington
W. G. Robertson
A. E. Gault
Maxwell
Keokuk
Keokuk Presbytery
Will Williams
Wellman
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