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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1909

Page

2

Mrs Castle Freed After Ball Bond For Waldorf Shooting

New York August 10 Mrs Mary Scott Castle former California actress who fired a revolver at lawyer William H Craig at the Waldorf was released from Jefferson Market prison on $2000 bail after six days. Her brother Captain Henry Harrison Sebtt V V A arrived from the south to aid her and secured a bondsman.

W. B. Craig New York Mary Scott Castle California William H. Craig Waldorf Jefferson Market

Lincoln pennies short supply at treasury

Washington August 10 The supply of the new Lincoln pennies bearing the designer initials has been exhausted as far as distribution at the treasury department is concerned. The word that they were all gone was issued shortly before the treasury building closed.

Washington Treasury Department Treasury

Hall's Catarrh Cure claim and offer

Readers are told of a universal cure for catarrh, Hall's Catarrh Cure, claimed to act through the blood and mucous surfaces. The makers promise $100 for any failure to cure and urge readers to send for testimonials while noting the product is sold by druggists. The ad concludes with advice on constipation remedies.

Hall F. J. Cineney & CO Toledo Tralls

Big baseball day in Washington with Carrie Nation show

A major event in Washington features a seven game series on the Chautauqua grounds starting Wednesday. Senator Gore opens with a 2 pm address before the first games, then Wellman faces Washington and Buffalo Bill appears in the evening. Carrie Nation and Buffalo Bill tour here, drawing large crowds.

Chautauqua Park Chautauqua Grounds Senator Gore Lurlington Independents Washington Wellman Richland Columbus Junction Kansas City Giants Carrie Nation Buffalo Bill

Baby Talk Habit Hurts Boy’s Progress Says Dr Witmer

In 1905 a twelve year old boy spoke only baby talk understood by his mother. Dr Witmer found no physical or mental defect. the mother’s overindulgence fostered an infantile articulation habit. Months of treatment were needed to retrain him to be understood beyond home.

Willie Elinie Dr. Witmer Yale McClure

Picnic at Sunset Park for Downer College Visitors

Miss Martha Brindley entertained Milwaukee Downer girls at a Saturday evening picnic at Sunset Park in honor of the visiting Downer college students.

Martha Brindley Milwaukee Downer Sunset Park Downer College

Luncheon Honors Downer College Girls guests named

Miss Nena Wilson hosted a luncheon honoring Downer college girls. Guests included Miss Martha Brindley Miss Dorothy Miller Miss Hazel Martin and Miss Hanna Eicher. Visiting students Jill Menkey of Portage Wisconsin Marion Rogers of Milwaukee Ruth Battis of Marshalltown and Mrs Merritt Green of Marshalltown attended.

Nena Wilson Downer College Martha Brindley Dorothy Miller Hazel Martin Hanna Eicher Jill Menkey Portage Wisconsin Marion Rogers Milwaukee Ruth Battis Marshalltown Merritt Green

John Minick Celebrates 81st Birthday With Family

John Minick of this city observed his eighty first birthday on Saturday August 7 A family dinner honored the occasion Those present included Mr and Mrs W A Turner and son Harry Mrs Henry Minick Ray and Roy Minick Mr and Mrs Orie Turner and Herald their little son and Miss Vera Felker of Sigourney A four course dinner was served and a delightful time was enjoyed by all.

John Minick W. A.turner Harry Henry Minick Ray Roy Minick Orie Turner Herald Vera Felker Sigourney

Miss Nellie Wilson Hosts Grace Eyestone Tea

Miss Nellie Wilson entertained several ladies yesterday afternoon at her Athimbiebee home in honor of Miss Grace Eyestone of Mt. Vernon. The guests included Miss Marion Gibson of Chicago Miss Ruth Battis of Marshalltown and Miss Marie Andrews of Parkersburg West Virginia. Refreshments were served and the afternoon passed pleasantly.

Nellie Wilson Athimbiebee Grace Eyestone Mt. Vernon Marion Gibson Chicago Ruth Battis Marshalltown Marie Andrews Parkersburg West Va

Acoustic cure for church coughs draws praise

A physician argues coughing stems from acoustics rather than nuisance. He says strained hearing triggers coughing, and perfect acoustics in churches and theaters will stop the clatter. He urges building auditoriums with clear sound to reduce coughs during sermons and performances.

The Selfless Heroism of Dr Arnold at Missouri University

The narrative honors Dr Arnold, a distinguished surgeon and dean, who died after saving a diphtheria patient by resuscitating the child with a mouth-to-mouth breath while exposing himself to lethal bronchial infection. He deemed the father the child’s lifeline and chose duty over life, a sacrifice celebrated as ultimate humane service.

Missouri University Medical Fraternity Dr. Arnold Arnold

Local News Notes From Fox and Dewey Props N

Local brief items list residents and visitors in the city from Fox and Dewey Props N including names like Eva Jones Nora Holden Kathe Abbey Nora Bennett and Mary Nelson. It notes a marriage license for Earnest Meeks and Ida Starr and several trips to Keota Crawfordsville West Chester Havre Des Moines and Denver with routine work moves and social calls. It mentions a PAWNEE BILL show reference and a brief discussion of Kaffir/Zulu topics and colonial context.

Glenn Latler Davenport Airdome B. Jones Crawfordsville Eva Jones Keota A. G. Snyder Kalona J. W. Nichols Ainsworth Kr. C. Smith Winfield Nora Holden Crail Owen Griffith Oskaloosa Ruth Latta Recorder's Ofice Kathe Bianche Abbey Nora Bennett Mary Nelson West Chester Mary Nora Sage Havre Dave Ferguson

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