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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1908
Page
5
Special to the Evening Journal reports Iowa will see rain or snow and a drop in temperatures tonight and Wednesday. The forecast covers today and tomorrow with colder conditions expected.
Local brief notes include theater listing Romeo and Juliet at the Star for tonight only and various short items about shopping and travel around town.
Anderson and Wilson announce Christmas bells ringing soon with contact at phone 176 for orders and arrangements.
General Nord Alexis, deposed Haitian president, is described as crafty yet progress minded. The piece recalls his rise by force, his anti graft stance, and a portrait of his rule including brutal suppression and guarded Bonn. The article notes his age, lineage, and a notable concession to German interests amid Haiti’s turmoil.
In Union City Tennessee on December 15 the state declared readiness for the murder trial of eight men charged in Captain Quentin Rankin's death. Defense sought dismissal of October indictments. Judge Jones sided with the state as 3800 jurors were summoned for selection tomorrow.
Berlin reports a Frankfort based aerostation company plans seven airships and regular sailings linking twenty four German cities. Capitalists and sporting men are said to be interested.
New York December 16 By the provisions of her will Miss Mary G Pinkney who owned Harlem real estate valued at 40 50 million leaves 4000 to outsiders She was ninety nine years old The will leaves 500 each to William Kenney and James Kelley for their long and faithful services
Winnipeg date line reports Rev. J. H. Henning Baptist minister found guilty by fifteen young girls of his congregation and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary.
Fez reports the death of Adbel-Krim Ben Silman former foreign minister and grand vizier since May. Tangier dispatch confirms his passing in Fez.
Vice Admiral Cervera, who led the Spanish fleet at Santiago, retires from active naval service at his own request due to failing health in Madrid.
An impatient American questions a guard about when they will pull out. The guard, weary of hustlers, replies that timing depends on various factors, prompting a punch.
In Ottumwa Billy Sunday urged peace as T. J. Foster apologized for Friday remarks tied to a citizen letter. Major Mahon and Sunday retracted the objectionable clause, seeking harmony. Sunday recalled near a scrap at the bank, led a calm service, and cited Exodus 8 10. The evangelist reported 220 conversions Monday night.
The Cotter community is shocked by the sudden death of D. R. Hughes at his home at noon after a brief illness. He suffered a heart failure while his wife was present and is survived by his wife, a son Rev. Richard Dave Hughes studying in Chicago, and by his brother W. H. Hughes of this city.
Carpenters resumed reshingling the Baptist church roof and plan interior redecorating done by H. W. Johnson of Burlington who recently finished work at the First United Presbyterian church. Work will take several weeks.
A telegram from Paul office reports the excursion departed Kansas City this morning in four cars carrying 140 people. George Paul S. W. Brookhart and Fred H. Smith accompanied the group from this place for their Gulf Coast trip.
Cyrus chapter No 13 R A M met in regular session last Friday night and elected officers for the coming year. James D. Glasgow was chosen high priest, Harrie B. Horne king, John H. Steck scribes, A H. Wallace treasurer, J W Morton secretary.
A son of Bert McKeon tripped on a sidewalk on the way to Centennial school after dinner and suffered a fracture of the right femur. Medical care indicates a few weeks of recovery ahead.
A nostalgic reflection contrasts Libertyville’s slow paced, close knit community with the modern city’s bustle. The narrator recalls barefoot grown men, familiar faces, and a prideful trade emporium, then laments lost simplicity as brick walls and offices replace country roads and joyful, puzzled youth. The piece ends by yearning for the old happy poverty.
Directions to garnish a turkey using fine large oysters. Select oysters, dry, coat in powdered crackers, fry in hot butter until done, and arrange around the edge of the serving dish for presentation.
G W Hill was in Keota today for business matters, meeting local officials and addressing local concerns. He discussed project needs and potential collaboration with area leaders.
W B Chilcote visited Fairfield today. Miss Bertha Anderson of Wyman and Miss Vera Peck of Muscatine arrived in the city. G C Booth heads to Havre for a few days. Frank Shearer from Shearer and Golf will perform stunts to entertain. The Baptist Ladies league sells homemade mince meat Friday and Saturday at Lemley’s grocery and Grush Brindley’s meat market.
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