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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1907

Page

4

Scores on the Diamonds

Baseball scores from Chicago newswire update list results from leagues and associations across cities including Philadelphia Cincinnati New York Pittsburg Boston Chicago Cleveland Detroit Milwaukee Kansas City Columbus Minneapolis and Des Moines Sioux City with several games noted and incomplete second games.

Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati New York Pittburgh Pittsburg Boston Cleveland Rboston Detroit Washington Milwaukee Kansas City Columbus Minneapolis St. Paul Des Moines Sioux City

Dr Shoop's Headache Tablets Offer Free Trial Pack

An advertisement promises a free trial package of Dr Shoop's Headache Tablets from Racine Wisconsin. It claims the tablets relieve neuralgia headache and period pains by removing abnormal blood pressure and promotes bold by J H Stewart.

Condition of Babcock Child in Chicago Reported Poorer

The latest word on the little daughter of Mr and Mrs John Babcock of Chicago shows she was not so well this morning.

John Babcock Chicago

Patterson Returns From Two Week NYC Business Trip

L. S. Patterson has just come back from a two weeks long business trip to New York City.

L. S. Patterson New York City

Blind Man's Buff A French origin game from Colin Maillard tale

The article traces blind man's buff to its French roots from the warrior Colin Maillard famed for blinded in battle. It explains how his mallet weapon and feats inspired the game name and pantomime depictions. It notes the spread to England with Norman conquest and its evolution into a common children’s sport.

England Colin Maillard Liege Jean Colin Maillard Count de Louvain Robert of France Colin Coll Maillard

Hypnotism Shows Partial Control by Operators

Observers note that although the hypnotist exerts strong influence over the subject, control is not absolute even in deep somnambulistic states. The London Hospital remarks on the limits of authoritative sway in hypnotic phenomena.

London Hospital

October 27 harvest yields in Shelbyville blackberry bushes

Shelbyville Ind August 27 Jesse Walker harvested half an acre of blackberry bushes yielding fifty eight and a half bushels. He sold the crop at two dollars and eighty cents per bushel for a total of one hundred sixty three dollars.

Shelbyville Ind Jesse Walker

A Murderer Lynched by Mob in Des Moines

Des Moines reports indicate a mob removed a murderer from the sheriff and swung him to death. The weather summary notes last week was cooler than normal with scattered showers and generally fair farm conditions across the state.

Des Moines Iowa

Society Notes Highlight Mrs Ward and Local Gatherings

Miss Gertrude Ward will entertain the Ready Maids Thursday evening at the Smith home on West Main Street. Miss Alliene Bailey plans a party Friday evening August 30 at her South Marion Avenue residence. The Queen Esther circle of the Methodist church meets this evening with Miss Edith Chilcote in southeast Washington. Mr and Mrs Garen of Baker City Oregon and Mrs Williams and Mrs C N Dodder of this city were entertained today at the George Hillhouse home near Havre.

Gertrude Ward Smith Home West Main Street Alliene Bailey South Marion Avenue Queen Esther The Methodist Church Edith Chilcote Washington Garen Baker City Ore Williams C. N. Dodder City George Hillhouse Havre

Dodd Hosts Friends in Honor of Bertsch Sisters

Eva and Jessie Dodd entertained a small group yesterday afternoon honoring Rosanna and Clara Bertsch of Sigourney. Refreshments were served and friends reported a fine time.

Eva Jessie Dodd Rosanna Clara Bertsch Sigourney

Marriage of John S. Goldthwaite and Stella Savage in Portland

John S. Goldthwaite and Stella Savage announce their marriage in Portland Oregon on August 19 1907. They will reside at Sedro Woolley Washington after September 9th with plans to establish a home there.

John S. Goldthwaite Stella 8. Savage Portland Ore Sedro Woolley Wash

Mabelle Maden Weds James A Longer In Guymon Oklahoma

Invitations announce the marriage of Mabelle Maden and James A Longer at the bride’s parents home, Mr and Mrs Henry Maden, on September 4 1907 in Guymon Oklahoma. Longer is son of Mr and Mrs Jas Longer who reside four and a half miles southwest of this city and recently moved to Oklahoma.

Mabelle Maden James A. Longer Henry Maden Guymon Okla Longer Jas. Longer Oklahoma

Mob lynches murder suspect near Bancroft after train interception

Loren Higgens, charged with the double murder of Walter Copple and his wife at Rosalie Neb, was seized from Sheriff Sid Young and Deputy Newell and lynched by a mob of 15 to 20 men near Bancroft after their train was halted en route from Omaha to Pender. The incident left the sheriff badly injured and the crowd overwhelmed officers and the engineer.

Sioux City Iowa Loren Higgings Walter Copple Rosalie Nebr Sid Young Newell Higgings Omaha Pender Bancroft Young Hersea Otto Copple Higging Copple

Dean and Lewis Wed in Private City Ceremony

Mr J Dorrance Dean and Miss Edith L Lewis were married Saturday evening at the R T McCall home in a ceremony performed by Squire McCall before a small circle. The groom works as a baker at the Vienna, owned by his brother Earnest Dean. The bride is well known in the city and they plan to establish a home here soon.

J. Dorrance Dean Edith L. Lewis R. T. McCall Squire McCall Vienna Earnest Dean

Farewell Picnic For Harold and Duke Babcock

The Juniors and Seniors of the Baptist church held a sunset park picnic to honor Harold and Duke Babcock who depart tomorrow for Chicago. They enjoyed games and a grass supper at 6 and Harold received a B Y P U pin while Duke got a Junior pin. The group regrets their departure and hopes they visit from the city occasionally.

The Baptist Church Sunset Park Harold Duke Babcock Chicago Duke

A Good Watermelon From Sherman County

L. D. Higgins invited friends to his office for a watermelon tasting. The fruit, a Sherman county product, was red, sweet and juicy. The note ends with a nostalgic remark about plucking melons from patches long ago.

L. D. Higgins Sherman County Texas

Inquest Planned For Chicago Street Car Victim

Joe Benz received word from Miss Minnie Wolf that an inquest would be held over Miss Mary Tondre's body, killed in a Chicago street car accident Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. No start time for transporting the body was given. It is believed Mr. and Mrs. L. Benz, then in California, will return home to attend the funeral.

Joe Benz Chicago Minnie Wolf Mary Tondre L. Benz California

Reception for S W Neal after Rome World’s Sunday School meet

Friends gathered at the Methodist church auditorium to welcome S W Neal back from Rome where he attended the World’s Sunday school convention. Rev Elias Handy presided and a brief program featuring choir, a duet, solos, and recitations preceded Neal’s talk about his experiences abroad.

S. W. Neal Methodist Church Rome Elias Handy Mr. Neal Mabel Morton Mary Nicola Wanda Neiswanger Gladys Sigler Neal W. R. MecClean A. R. Miller

Fine new funeral car joins Wilber Miller’s equipment

Wilber Miller adds a silver gray funeral car from Hervey Bel carriage factory. The turtle shell topped unit is a fine new style and finish, a splendid addition to his undertaker equipment. It is on exhibition at the Bell factory and can be seen at any time.

Wilber Miller Hervey Bel Carriage Factory Bell Factory

Gibson Family Moves to Town to Join Local Community

Will Gibson and his mother Mrs. Alex Gibson relocate to town with the Gibson family. They seek to provide their children with the advantages of the city's schools and expect a warm welcome from neighbors.

Will Gibson Alex Gibson

Woman's Missionary sale at North Side store Saturday

The Methodist church Woman's Foreign Missionary society will hold an edible and produce sale next Saturday in the north side furniture store.

Ladies of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church North Side

Four Rooms For Rent Near Square

For rent four unfurnished rooms four blocks from the square. See Mrs. Cowles for details at 64 20.

Washington Lodge 26 Called Meeting For Second Degree

Washington lodge No 26 calls a meeting Tuesday evening at 7 30 for work on the second degree. All members who can attend should be present. Geo W Brown W M.

Washington Lodge No Geo. W. Brown W. M

Annual Meeting Nominations For Chau tauqua Directors

The Washington County Chautauqua association lists nominees for one, two, and three year directorships to be voted on at the annual meeting in the Academy chapel on Tuesday September 10. Nominations include Ss. Lt. Carris Frank Stewart Isaac McKenry David McLaughlin George Dempsey for one year A R Miller F G Martin Ss W Livingston L Db Young L H Wallace for two years C M Keck FE R Jenkins J O Elder F L Wilson W M Galloway for three years Jack Shields noted on sick list. Local notes report piano sale to J K Beal and various residents visiting or returning from trips.

Chautauqua Association Academy Chapel Washington County Chautauqua Association Association C. M. Keck FE. R. Jenkins J. O. Elder F. L. Wilson W. M. Galloway

Pies at the Vienna and local visitors depart

Local notes report Ina and Eva Crone visiting Ainsworth to stay with the Booth family. Mrs. Margaret DTD Townsley returns to the city after a two months visit elsewhere. Mrs. McDade of Dubuque returned home after a few days with Mrs. E Keck. Mrs. N S Miller and daughter Lucy from Perlee arrived from Muscatine for a overnight visit. Lucy remains longer.

Ina Eva Crone Ainsworth Booth Margaret Dtd Townsley

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