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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1910
Page
8
An unknown man broke into Mrs. Fr J Allery’s residence at East Nineteenth and Washington in Des Moines around 3 am. He tried to render her unconscious with chloroform but fled after her screams. The 77 year old woman is in precarious condition at the hospital.
The funeral service for Keith Eugene Dupuis three months old son of Mr and Mrs Will Dupuis was held this morning at 10 30 at the residence on East Second Street conducted by Rev J M Walsh. Interment followed in Elm Grove cemetery.
Salp of household goods listed for public auction Saturday at 1 30 in the afternoon at the northeast corner of the square. Items include folding bed oak bedroom set leather couch chairs book case sideboard dining table chiffonier base burners pictures and more. Auctioneer Charles Brown.
Aug 31 Topeka Kansas reports Roosevelt’s reception amid prosperity and praise for John Brown. It notes Kansas baby births declined from 25990 in 1907 to 23850 in 1909. Also covers Peary address and Atlantic coast waterways survey funding and push to Congress.
Notice to milk patrons announces a price change effective September 1 for 14 quarts of milk costing one dollar. The brief public notice identifies the issuer as G712 S brewer.
The usual prayer meeting is scheduled at 7 30 this evening at the Baptist church.
Elder A J Rawson, an apostle of the Holy Roller sect, says the world will end at midnight marking its 6000th year. He claims a divine fire will consume all but born again followers who will be carried aloft by angel wings. Rollers in Massachusetts fast and pray as reports describe growing facial fuzz among some adherents.
The Atlantic Deeper Waterways association convened in Providence on the inland water route project from Maine to Florida. President Taft canceled his address. many notable figures remain on the program for addresses at the third annual session.
Washington Aug 31 Maj Gen Thomas H Barry appointed superintendent of the United States Military Academy at West Point succeeding Col Hugh L Scott The move marks the first appointment of a major general to the post Barry led the Cuban pacification army and is among two dozen active generals Barry rises from poverty to high rank and is expected to curb hazing while indoctrinating cadets in officerly conduct.
Boston reports Prof Samuel Thurber after fifty years in teaching retires from the English department at the Girls High School after joining in 1881. Born in Providence in 1837 he studied at Brown University and served in the Civil War before returning to education. He notes girls are more honest and industrious while boys show greater intellectual zest when inspired.
Rulers from many nations sent congratulations including a cablegram from President Taft as Queen Wilhelmina marked her thirtieth birthday in The Hague. The Dutch monarch, popular with her people, celebrated after bearing an heir that strengthened Holland against German threats.
The article notes the channel crossing has been done so often it loses novelty in print and suggests Weston will reclaim first place again.
At two o clock p m on Saturday September 3 1910 I will offer for sale at public auction block number 31 in Smouse s Highland Park Addition to Washington consisting of ten lots. Sale will be held on property located five blocks north of Button Factory ibeodtS SCHUYLER LIVINGSTON.
The annual meeting of the Washington County Chautauqua association will be held Tuesday evening September 13 at 8 o'clock in Smouse's hall. A full attendance of all stock holders is requested to attend to important business promptly.
Public sale begins at 2 o clock pm on Friday September 2 1910 at the late Catherine Price home in Ainsworth Iowa. Household goods include beds springs mattresses feather beds furniture sewing machine dining chairs tables dishes cookware stove heater tools and more with cash or bankable note accepted.
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