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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1907
Page
4
Dr A C Rankin delivers an oration at P Church as members gather for worship. The preacher speaks on faith and service, with attendees noting his concise message and hope for community unity.
Dr A C Rankin state organizer of State Marshal clubs spoke at First U P church on organizing over two hundred clubs to enforce laws. He noted saloons and open disorder in nearby cities and said the movement aims to pass a bill in the state legislature for improved public regard for law. The local club has 122 members and ranks Rankin’s lecture as worthwhile with a welcoming reply for his return.
The Hickman Bessey company presented The Duel of Hearts in the opera house before a sizeable audience despite weather concerns. Guy Hickman as Col Thomas Jefferson Rudd and Mrs Wilabey kept the crowd laughing. Jack Bessey played John Hastings with Mildred Hastings causing trouble over a marriage secret. Wilfie White performed well between acts and was recalled. tonight The Girl and the Maid is on the bill.
J R Blankenship of Beck Tennessee touts Electric Bitters as a cure for back and kidney trouble after claiming complete relief and cure. Ad indicates the remedy sold at Stewart's pharmacy for 50 cents per bottle.
The case of Albert T Patrick, condemned to die for the 1900 murder of William M Rice, is ranked among US criminal lore. Governor Higgins commuted his death sentence to life imprisonment after years in Sing Sing. Patrick, aided by his brother-in law and famed lawyers, fought a vast legal campaign costing hundreds of thousands. Witness Jones confessed to helping Patrick orchestrate the crime, alleging Patrick inspired but did not personally kill Rice.
New York Press explains how the international date line and the Pacific possessions Honolulu Guam and the Philippines will mark New Year on different days. It notes the antipo de Greenwich line birthplace of the new day and cites times in Porto Rico Eastport San Juan San Francisco Honolulu and Guam as Greenwich noon passes. A legend of a Spanish ship crossing the line adds a cautionary tale.
Local news items list travel for Cal Long to Nathan Iowa J Heaton to West Chester R E Macomber to Pella and others. several residents return home from visits or trips Edith Cherryholmes heads to Crawfordsville and Luella Kerr returns to Pella for school. A newborn arrives at the Roscoe home and Mrs. Shearer’s family travel to Columbus Junction. A new residence purchase by Mrs Burroughs is noted.
State Manager R T Cameron will attend a Friday night meeting with a special proposition aimed at all members. Members are urged to attend to hear the proposal and participate in the discussion.
Mrs David Burroughs thanks the local Woodman lodge for promptly securing a $2000 life insurance payment from her late husband’s policy. The check arrived last week after proofs of death were presented.
John Kemp of East Otsfield Maine advertises Buckilens Atnica Salve to treat chilblains and skin ailments including salt rheum fever sores and burns. He claims excellent results for frost bites and other skin diseases with a 25 cent price at Stewart's pharmacy.
The annual meeting of the stock holders will be in the Commercial club rooms on Wednesday January 16 1907 at 11 oclock a m. Mr and Mrs Geo Dempsey spent New Years at the F Marie home north of teen.
Special announcement states Foley's Boney and Tat for colds is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Act, contains no opiates or harmful drugs, and is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults. Sold by all druggists.
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