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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1908
Page
6
Iowa City, Dec 18. University literary societies protest new social rules restricting events to Fridays and Saturdays. Debaters warn that continued limits threaten the literary spirit, urging an extra midweek social night to relieve attendance and preserve benefits of the regulations.
Iowa City reports the Greater University committee aims to host a banquet for over six hundred students, after last year turning away 150 attendees. The event, part of broader efforts to boost university spirit, will occur shortly after the holidays.
The Greater University committee sent acknowledgments to all participants after Iowa defeated Wisconsin and Minnesota in last Friday's debate contests. Numerous social functions are planned in their honor at the university.
Leo F. Zelinski of Buffalo says Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured his worst cold sore in two applications. The salve heals all sores and is sold under guarantee at Lemmon’s drug store for 25 cents.
Roy Y. Stichter owner of the Old Reliable Place on the east side announces a full line of Gunther's celebrated candies now in stock. Gunther, renowned candy man of Chicago, makes this candy for Roy.
Miss Mary Masson a city schools teacher at 2 Brighton reached Washington last evening to begin a two weeks vacation in the capital city.
The regular literary society meeting featured multiple Christmas themed pieces across divisions led by Miss Nichols, Miss Safley, Miss Jamison, Miss Bryant, Miss Hansen and others. Students presented stories recitations papers and talks including Christmas in other lands current events and achievements.
Officials say a mix up in orders caused a fatal head-on collision on a foggy stretch between Lil ley and Woodruff. Engineer Stacker died from scalding, other passengers unhurt, both engines demolished, and investigators doubt headlights warned the engineers due to misread orders.
James William Duffin commander in chief of the American Salvation Army testified in a court case over the use of the Salvation Army name. He said the organization has seventy five branches across many states with about 800 officers and property in Coatesville valued over 12000 dollars. Duffin noted prior arrests including abduction with six months in prison at Lancaster Pennsylvania.
New York dispatch reports Willie Hoppe the boy billiard champion has come of age and issues a world wide challenge. He offers a multi night match format at 500 points per night with options for balk line styles and bids from 1000 to 10000 dollars announcing readiness to play any rival.
Portland officers report a Chicago express robbery on the Oregon Railroad and Navigation line yielded only 38.50 in cash and 150 dollars in cheap jewelry. Over 3000 dollars in cash was tossed behind a small safe by Express Messenger Huff and was overlooked by the robbers.
Washington dispatch notes suffragists push for voting rights in the District and oppose district ballots on liquor while some advocate prohibition. mentions Miss Phoebe Couzins as a former U.S. marshal and discusses federal pay inequalities and building, hiring, and salary issues in government.
T. W. Rickey of Crawfordsville visited the city yesterday. Lloyd Easter is visiting relatives at Havre today and tomorrow. A. T. Burris Jr attended the Clegg Bros sale at Ainsworth. Homer Coppock came from Mt. Pleasant for a home visit. Mrs. Bollinger of Haskins was in the city this morning. Veronica Fritz resumed duties at Bowman dry goods. Roy Y. Stichter offers fine candies. J. M. Stewart near Ainsworth was in the city with a new automobile. Martha Porter rode the Firefly to Ainsworth to stay over Sunday. Mrs. Frank McKenzie returned to Winfield after a Washington visit. Susie Morton arrived on the Firefly from Ainsworth for a two week vacation.
Miss Vera Alberson arrived this morning from Washington and will spend the holidays at home after a Chicago visit. Mrs. W. R. Sawhill and daughter Mary Louise returned from Omaha and Mr. Sawhill from Stanwood. Will Kuhn came from Mt. Pleasant with his mother Mrs. Albert Kuhn. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Baird and Beatrice left for Rockford. Wy at Marbourg and sister Mrs. J. W. Kirkpatrick hosted visitors from Washington between trains. Ainsworth Clipper, Dec. 18.
John Strouse and J. E. Moore, both from Havre, were business visitors in the city yesterday. Stanley Fishburn traveled home to Crawfordsville last evening. Mrs. W Jugenheimer near Crawfordsville and Mrs. Hervey Bell visited West Chester yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. J C Bauer and Mrs. Ira Garden from West Chester were in town, and Mrs. A A Selong came from Crawfordsville. Mr. and Mrs. J F H Taylor attended the National Corn Exposition in Omaha.
Miss Blanche Adams will refrain over Sunday. Mrs. John Smeltzer departed yesterday for St. Anthony Iowa for a few days. Miss Margaret DeMarce studying at Burlington visited EK. 8. and Moses DeMarce Thursday night then went to Delta. Mrs. J. E. Booth and daughter Miss Inez of Havre were passengers for home last evening. Inez arrived last evening from Ainsworth where she attends school.
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