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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1909
Page
4
Poem laments the aging year fading to its grave as Nature mourns the loss. It speaks of parting, sorrow, and the transient beauty of June, noting that all loved ones and years pass away. Copyright 1909 by George Matthew Adams.
The junior football team defeated Keota High 1 by 10 to 0 on a muddy field to avenge a prior 10 to 5 defeat. Richardson scored early, Knauss added a late touchdown, with Earl Hout refereeing and Joe Smylie umpiring.
King Gustavus, in disguise as a stevedor, spent the day loading sacks of coal from a lighter. He said the stunt is only the start and that he will mingle with all laborers to learn their opinions and gather valuable hints from the workers.
W A Chilcote announces quitting the dairy business due to cattle supply and profit issues. He will close out all dairy equipment at a public sale on December 14, with notices to follow in the paper and on bills.
Clyde Fitch presents The Bachelor at the Graham tonight. The witty comedy marks Fitch’s first non tragedy work with clever humor and social satire. Prices rise from 1.50 for boxes to .25 in the gallery.
The Bachelor Company arrived this morning from Davenport with a carload of scenery and their own complete equipment. They played to a packed house last night and bring a full stage production to town.
R N Birney and wife arrived from Ohio to visit his brother W A Birney. W A Birney had left for Ohio to visit the other brother, so the two met only by passing in the night. They plan to stay about a week and tease W A upon his return. Reverend Fisher also hails from their shared town and enjoyed hearing the old friend preach again.
Guarantee offered for curing itching bleeding and protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or money back. Price stated as 650 cents.
Last Saturday Mrs Norton hosted a pupils musicale with a weather impacted attendance. The program included pieces by Rigoletto Liszt and Schubert with several students performing and Mrs Norton contributing two Schubert impromptus. The event praised the students and teacher.
Royal Neighbors will hold their annual election on Tuesday evening December 7. All members urged to attend. The W R C will host a thimble bee December 9 at 2 30 p m at Mrs Jesse Guy's home and asks each member to bring a friend or two with a 10 cent offering. Washington Lodge called meeting December 7 at 7 30 p m for third degree work conducted by Howard S. Wilson. large attendance expected. E T Wickham W M.
A London study estimates that roughly 500000 dollars is given to beggars each year on the streets. The figure highlights the scale of street poverty and charitable giving in the city.
Professor J A Lapham of Des Moines new state Sunday school superintendent for Baptists delivered talks to the Sunday school and preached two sermons at the Baptist church The morning theme stressed the practical value of the Bible and teaching children while the evening sermon centered on Christ in the heart and visible faith through two opposing powers in society
A promotional notice touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a cure for pimples skin eruptions sores boils and cracked lips offering soft velvety skin and a glorified face. Claims infallible for piles with a 25 cent price at J B Lemmon’s.
Notice states The Washington Brick and Tile Company of Washington Iowa dissolves by unanimous stockholder approval. Dissolution takes effect after publication, signed at Washington Iowa on December 4 1909 by President C W Long.
E J Wiley died Saturday at 10 PM at 621 South Second Avenue from old age. Born April 10 1830 in Hocking County Ohio he joined the 74th Indiana Infantry in 1862 and served through the Civil War including Shermans Atlanta to Savannah march. He leaves six children and his wife survived by a wide circle of friends. funeral at 2 PM today at the Methodist church with interment in the city cemetery.
In La Paz Bolvia Senator Fernandez Molina was killed in a duel with Senator Adolfo Trigo Acha during a senate dispute over promoting former Bolivian president Ismael Montez to general. The men argued and exchanged shots with revolvers. Molina died instantly.
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