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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1909
Page
5
Vienna hosts Uncle Rube show and New Year sales
The Vienna announces Uncle Rube presented by the Jackson Township Dramatic Co for Saturday evening with a big New Year push at the Vienna. Mrs J M Bratten and Elsie depart for Vinton Iowa. Rube show tickets go on sale and prices are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Bratten
Elsie
Horridge
Vinton, Iowa
Simple Remedy for La Grippe Promoted by Lemmon's Pharmacy
A 19th century pharmacy ad claims Foley's Honey and Tar cures la grippe coughs that may lead to pneumonia overnight. It warns of inflamed chest and dangerous conditions if untreated and urges readers to seek Foley's Honey and Tar at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Lemmon
Star Theater Presents The Actor's Child The Pardon And More
Star Theater screens The Actor's Child and The Pardon along with A Strong Gale and musical selections including When Mammy Rock Her Little Pickaninny to Sleep and Spooning with Your Lady Love for a varied bill.
Local items and greetings from Washington county
Mrs Rebecca Black returns home to Des Moines from a visit with aunt Mrs Rebecca Prouditt. The United Presbyterians dinner is held at the church. Pat Mulchy marries Lola Anderson in Iowa City. Grand View pupils host Christmas gathering. Anna Ossman learns dressmaking. a box supper at Gray school raises funds for Eureka M E church. The Philadelphia School of Nurses offers free scholarships to women nationwide with two year program and home study options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Black
Rebecca Prouditt
Des Moines
United Presbyterians
David Griffith
Washington
Geo. Longwell
Pat Mulchy
Lola Anderson
Iowa City
Grand View School
Miss Stiner
Anna Ossman
Spears
Winnie Crossett
P. J. Hanley
Philadelphia School of Nurses
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Local residents arrive and depart on holiday visits
John Rupp returns from California while Frank Lape comes from Rubio. Miss Mary Freding arrives from Keota to spend New Year at home. Bert Ward and sister Leona head to Ollie for a few days. W L Rosenberger of Riverside attends to business. Mrs Kensler departs to Rubio and stays until Sunday. George Dempsey arrives from Davenport to visit relatives. Mrs O Handlen and three children travel to Rubio returning tomorrow. Mr and Mrs B Matthews depart for Packwood for a few days. A wedding thank you note is directed to Mrs Ed Kiburz. Glenn Abdill of Abingdon is visiting relatives. Geo and Peter Hubb travel to Keota after overnight at Don Norton home. Mr and Mrs D M Gray go to West Chester for a day. D R Munro of West Chester arrives from Princeton and departs home. S L Cherry of Nira leaves for Keota after visiting local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Beenblossom
Clyde Shephard
Lee County
A. J. Booth
Grover
Davenport
Business College
Gray School
Asa Johnson
Hazel
Libertyville
Wilber Been Blossom
Elmer
Edith McBride
Alma Miller
Alma
M. E. Church
Eureka
Amos Stout
George Brown
Charley Bloomquist
Emma
Kate Snider
Mary Tucker
Mr. Dawson
Okla
Clyde Shepherd
Wever
Frank Snider
Wilber Been Blossom Home
Mary Freding
Keota
Bert Ward
Leona
Ollie
W. L. Rosenberger
Riverside
Iowa
Wm. Kensler
Rubio
George Dempsey
Clyde Fishburn Returns From Burlington
Clyde Fishburn returned this morning from Burlington marking a light start to the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Fishburn
Burlington
Fires at Premier Clemenceau Window in Paris
Corsican Benedetti fired several shots at the office window of Premier Clemenceau in Paris. The premier had a narrow escape as two bullets struck near him. Benedetti surrendered after claiming he was denied approval to launch a lottery scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Clemenceau
Benedetti
Premier Clemenceau
M. Clemenceau
Wright Wins Michelin Cup At Le Mans Contest
Wilbur Wright wins the Michelin cup worth $5,000 at Le Mans France after remaining aloft for over two hours setting a new record. He chose to descend after achieving the prize goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Mans
France
Wilbur Wright
Burton Wins Ohio Senate Battle
Theodore B. Burton will be the new Ohio senator after a sudden end to a long fight. Charles Taft withdrew, followed by Foraker and other minor candidates, leaving Burton as the sole candidate and the likely victor for the 1911 term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Theodore B. Burton
Ohio
Charles P. Taft
Burton
Foraker
Harris
Keifer
Thlarding
Taft
OConnell Appointment Denied by Vatican
Rome reports the Vatican officially denied Bishop Dennis O'Connell of Washington's appointment as coadjutor bishop of San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Connell
Rome
Dennis O'Connell
Catholic University At
Washington
San Francisco
Vatican
Weather forecast for Illinois Indiana Michigan Iowa and Wisconsin
Official forecast calls for partly cloudy skies in Illinois and Indiana. Lower Michigan expected to see possible snow flurries. Iowa likely to see snow. Wisconsin expected to be generally fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Indiana
Lower
Michigan
Iowa
Wisconsin
Markets Report from Chicago and East Buffalo
Chicago listings show winter and spring wheat prices by sample, corn and oats ranges, and live stock quotes for hogs cattle and sheep with varying receipts. East Buffalo figures list cattle hogs sheep and lambs prices and receipts from Dunning Stevens, noting market steadiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
William Maxwell Dies After Long Illness at 36
William Roscoe Maxwell born December 27 1872 Crawfordsville grew up in Washington County and lived all his life in the city. He died last night at 9 15 at his mother's home after a lingering illness dating from 1893. He leaves a wife Laura a daughter Mary and siblings Mrs W A Cook Esther Maxwell and Richard Maxwell. Funeral Saturday at 11 from 727 East Second Street with Rev W O Fisher officiating. interment Elm Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Maxwell
M. J. Maxwell
East Second Street
F. L. Wilson
Wilson Shoe Company
Presbyterian Hospital
Chicago
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Keokuk
Iowa
Maxwell
William Roscoe Maxwell
Crawfordsville
Thomas H. Maxwell
Washington
Academy
Wilson Shoe
Laura Maxwell
Mary
W. A. Cook
Esther Maxwell
Richard Maxwell
W. O. Fisher
First United Presbyterian Church
Elm Grove Cemetery
Uncle Rube Play Tickets On Sale In Jackson Township
Tickets for Uncle Rube the melodrama by the Jackson Township Dramatic Co. were placed on sale this morning and are selling well. The young players perform a funny and interesting show, and residents are urged to attend tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rube
Jackson Township Dramatic Co
Mrs Eliza Meek 91 Breaks Hip After Fall
Mrs Eliza Meek aged ninety one, living with daughter Mrs L J Cherry, fell yesterday morning and broke her hip. The injury caused much suffering yesterday, but she is resting easier today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Meek
L. J. Cherry
Mrs Addick and son visit George Johnson home
Mrs W Addick and her son Joseph of Macomb Illinois are guests at the George Johnson home, arriving Wednesday evening from their home. Uncle Rube is billed for the Opera house tomorrow evening. A good play by a good company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rube
Opera House
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W. Ailson
L. D. Robinson
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William DeLaney
Cal
Journal
Letts Bros
Ainsworth
Uncle Rube
Vienna
Mrs. J. Rothschild
Hull
South Second Avenue
Harry Whittaker
B. F. Dixon
Ralph Cherry
Martha Gray
High School
Br. B
Helen Morton
Miss Mabel
the Vienna
The
J. W. Guy
West Chester
Dr. Ida Bailey
South Marion Avenue
Bob Green
Jackson Township
J. T. Matthews
Florence Milier
Centerville
M. R Euwer
Milier
Ackley
Harrie Horne
Will Heeley
Eldon
la Grippe
Star Theater
Anderson & Wilson
HE County News
Nira
John Rupp
California
Frank Lape
Mrs. B. Matthews
Packwood
Ed Kiburz
Glenn Abdill
Abingdon
Geo
Peter Hubb
Don Norton
D. R. Munro
Princeton
L. Cherry
W. W. and
Lem Cherry
Wright
Elect
Cash Grain Market
Washington County
Best Calico
Chadaci Esas
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