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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1908
Page
4
Iowa City reports a freezing night where two high school youths broke into a closed building, caused $200 in damage by bursting pipes, and fled. They were chased, captured, and confessed. A suit to recover school property damage may be brought against the parents.
Spokane detectives seek next of kin for Laurence Stuttler a hermit rancher who died January 26 at a hospital after gangrene surgery. Stuttler left thirty thousand dollars in gold coins and a farm estate while living alone on a Spangle area farm. He repeatedly paid workers in gold and spoke only the name Lena at times while avoiding personal information. He immigrated from Baden-Baden in 1834 and married multiple times in several U S cities.
The Twentieth Century Reading circle will meet with Mrs R P Lewis Thursday afternoon at 2 30. Also note change of place and time for the meeting.
Ben Ferguson was on arrival this morning from Ainsworth, arriving ahead of local duties and continuing to a planned visit.
Miss Lou Cunningham acted as hostess last night at her East Washington street home for the Bachelor Maids. The young ladies shared their fancy work and enjoyed a pleasant evening with refreshments served.
Mrs J W Bishop will entertain the Navajo club tomorrow afternoon at her home in north Washington.
Antje Davids Knottnerus was born in Germany on September 20 1828. She married in 1858 and had six children, five living. The family immigrated to Illinois in 1887 settling near Harpsburg then Highland township. She suffered strokes in 1890 1899 and 1900 dying after a final stroke on Monday at 10 40 a m. She was a lifelong member of the German Evangelical church.
Roland Beard Compton Lemar of Hygeia Ice Co and Joseph Miller of Toledo Ice and Coal Co were sentenced to six months in jail by Judge Kinkade. No further appeal will be made and they begin their term at once. All defendants hail from prominent Toledo families.
The second week of special services at the Methodist church opened with strong attendance and interest. Rev. A. S. Smith preached on Exodus 5 2 Who is the Lord that I should obey him basing remarks on these words. Huise and a large chorus choir provided musical support. A morning prayer and testimonial service followed at 9 30 with broad attendance. Evening services are at 7 30 and morning at 9 30 with a cordial invitation to all.
Mrs. Brindley and Mrs. Frank Brindley show gradual improvement today. The recovery remains slow but steady as strength returns in small increments.
Old Keokuk Register clipping from July 6 1848 shows a Washington county company of Iowa volunteers marching home from Jefferson Barracks after four months service awaiting orders for Mexico. The report notes sickness and four deaths and mentions Polk’s call for a regiment from Iowa after statehood in 1846. Harvey Reid seeks further information to revise Iowa adjutant general war records and resolve the historical details.
A Detroit circuit court jury voided the will of Peter Henkel, wealth miller and grocer, valued at 500000. Plaintiff Mrs. Alice Henkel Pennington, granddaughter, sought her share plus 500 from the will. Deeds made with the will remain in effect, and Pennington claims undue influence by the third wife and her six children.
Tim Haloran Ethel Dovey and The Man Who Bets headline a clever ensemble in The District Leader at the Grand last evening. The production is bright tuneful humorous and well paced from start to finish with ample wit.
The funeral party accompanying the remains of the late J W Ingham will arrive tonight at 2 30 oclock. No definite funeral arrangements can be announced until after the party arrives.
The body of William Pradfield was found on the front porch of his boarding house at 802 North Washington Street. Coroner’s inquiry shows he drank carbolic acid before reaching home, initially thought to be frost death.
The Saratoga New York Republican county convention unanimously endorsed Governor Hughes as a presidential candidate reflecting party support ahead of the national race.
A local bakery offers a full line of fresh goods. E R Powers remains in similar condition today. Myrtle Pearson from northeast of town visited as a city caller. G Raguet of Davenport was in town overnight on business. J R Weaver Burlington piano tuner is in town on business. R C Coulson night operator at the Milwaukee, left for Round Lake Illinois after six months here.
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