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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1909
Page
4
Mrs P McColl of West Chester spent last night in the city with relatives. She was a passenger for Eldon this morning where she will visit her daughter Mrs W J Dooley for several days.
If you have backache and urinary troubles you should take Foley's Kidney Remedy to strengthen and build up the kidneys so they will act properly, as a serious kidney trouble may develop. Lemmon's Pharmacy, McElhinney Drug Co.
Local cleaning firm announces enhanced house cleaning options featuring premium services. The emphasis is on meticulous detailing and flexible packages to fit homes of all sizes. Services include deep cleaning and eco friendly products.
The fiftieth ordination anniversary of Rt. Rev. Monsignor Anton Niermann was marked by a Pontifical High Mass at 9 o'clock in Davenport. Monsignor Niermann was the celebrant with sermons by Revs. Joseph Rangger and Anton Schoening. A golden jubilee dinner followed at the New Hotel Davenport attended by visiting clergy and parishioners.
Lotrie Smith was taken to Eldora this morning by his foster mother Mrs Mahlon Smith. The delay occurred due to mumps. Commitment lasts until age twenty one unless leniency is granted by higher authorities.
The Greek departed Washington on the Milwaukee Eastbound train without a ticket. A conductor who handled the train identified his photograph as a passenger from the evening theft, linking him to the incident.
Coppock resident Orville Turner arrives for a week with relatives. Havre couple Mr. and Mrs. Carl Herring shop in the city. Galvanized Copper Screen Wire advertised by Geo W Stewart. St Louis visitor Emeline Boyle Holland heads for a stay with Mrs D W Harvey. Beaver Falls pastor Rev J S Martin visits cousin Mrs D J Patterson and friends.
William Cade deputy sheriff was shot and killed by James Moore who then killed himself Moore had recently been released from Norman insane asylum He became violent after Cade tried to arrest him in Alex Oklahoma on April 20.
Chicago grain prices closed with wheat down on the board of trade as selling rose after Russian export activity. May corn hit a season high while oats and pork and lard showed mixed, volatile moves. South Omaha cattle and hog receipts pressured prices with varied gains and steady to strong bids across cattle, hogs, and sheep.
Cattle receipts 20 000 ready to 10e lower with beefs 4.15 to 7.00, westerns 5.40 to 7.75, stockers 3.50 to 5.60, cows 2.00 to 6.00, calves 5.00 to 7.25. Hogs receipts 24 000 steady with light 6.70 to 7.20, mixed 6.80 to 7.30, heavy 6.85 to 7.30, good to choice heavy 6.85 to 7.30, pigs 5.65 to 6.50, bulk 7.00 to 7.20. Sheep receipts 20 000 steady natives 3.65 to 6.15, westerns 3.65 to 6.15, yearlings 6.15 to 7.25, lambs 5.80 to 8.25.
The Journal urges readers to sign communications for publication, noting signatures are preferred and referenced a letter received as from "A Young Reader" without full identification. It states it may use unsigned letters only if the writer discloses identity.
Frank H. Leonard of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship will give a free lecture on Christian Science at the Graham Opera House in this city on Friday evening April 23 at o oclock. Leonard is considered among the foremost platform speakers.
Mrs. Oscar Brock reports the death of former city resident Mrs James Burke of Council Bluffs Iowa. She was about sixty, mother of Mrs Walter J Clogston, and will be buried beside her husband and two daughters in Oskaloosa after services tomorrow.
Ralph Shannon and W. J. South departed this morning on the George H. Paul Co. trip to the Gulf Coast in Texas. About 125 people expected. A. A. Hughes in charge. Mr. Paul stays home to manage local business and prepare for the May excursion.
Mr and Mrs H A Dougall announce the birth of their daughter on Saturday.
Many resist taking strong medicines usually prescribed for rheumatism. Most muscular or chronic rheumatism needs no internal treatment. If fever and swelling are absent, apply Chamberlain's Liniment for quick relief. Price 25 cents or 50 cents. Sold by F. L. Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Des Moines residents H. T. Nutt and Chas Messenger visited the city on business. Rothschilds advertises new aliwo tailored suits and Red Sea Ginghams patterns. Others traveled to Olds, Bloomfield, Muscatine, Gettysburg, Coppock, and Valley Junction for short visits or to see relatives.
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