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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1908
Page
5
London January 13 reports on the ozarina's health show the influenza illness is protracted and she is extremely weak requiring hourly feeding. The condition worsened after vigorous massage intended to treat obesity.
Washington January 13 Willard Myers who in 1904 absconded with 11000 in negotiable securities from the National Safe Deposit Saving and Trust company walked into police headquarters and surrendered to Lieutenant Peck He turned over stock valued at 2000 saying the remaining 9000 was spent.
Don C. Henderson founder of the Al Jegan Journal and once secretary to Horace Greeley is dead in the Kalamazoo asylum. He was committed in June 1907 due to derangement over financial difficulties.
Joliet Illinois January 13 James H Ferriss of Joliet national chairman of the Populist party says Kentucky is first state in the Union to elect delegates to the national Populist convention Kentucky has chosen twenty nine delegates
READ made from BEN-HUR 5 Flour took 1st Premium in the free-for-all contest with 22 entries at the Farmers Institute held in the Commercial Club. Bread from Ben-Hur flour is light white and has a good taste and requires no extra care. A sack costs $1.70.
Local notes report visits and travel among residents with several social events. Press Figgins and Bert Cray are noted in town while Mary Sakulin and Mrs. Wertz family announce health and births. A Kalona Dancing Club dance on January 16 and a big opera house show anchor the week’s social scene.
In the absence of Rev. L D Young Rev Samuel Conybeare of Cedar Rapids preached both morning and evening at the Presbyterian church. The morning theme stressed the divine origin and unity of the church with Christ as head. The evening sermon used Psalm 107:30 to liken the Christian life to a mariner steering toward a port. The Fraternal Aid secretary announced the local secretary’s receipt book is on file at the Washington County Savings Bank for monthly dues payments.
Jan 13 report notes Mrs C H Pickens departing to visit daughter Mrs Martin Steinmitz and family in Washington. Cameron of Gladwin returns after weeks with relatives near Ottawa and Wedron Illinois. Mr and Mrs Everett Shearer of Washington were guests at J E Adams home. Mrs R H Coulter spent Saturday with Miss Clara Coulter in Washington. Mr and Mrs Jas A Trotter entertained friends Saturday evening with music games and refreshments. Miss Susie Edgington spent Saturday at home in Washington.
Jan 13 reports Rev. G. W. Hanna of Westchester delivering three personal sermons at United Presbyterian church. He returned home to West Chester this morning. Mrs. Cowger and Vera returned from Washington. Rev. Mr. Genung of Garrison Iowa preached at the Presbyterian church yesterday. H Manners is ill with lagrippe at home.
The Wellman Advance notes visits by a business guest in Vienna and a Standard Land Co. mission to Columbus Junction. Births bring a boy to Wesley George's family and a daughter to Ralph Livingston. Isaiah Taylor finds an 1804 deed from Abraham Bowman to William Masters for Kentucky land, worn but well preserved with care.
Miss Jennie Cook Effie O Loughlin and John Rit tenhouse visited the Bert Rittenhouse home near Brighton. D R Munroe returned from northern Iowa with one hundred head of cattle and injured a heel in a fall. Mrs Al Augustine is sick with la grippe. Revival meetings began at the Methodist church last evening. Ray Limerman started work at the post office today.
Jan 13 report notes Ode Ferguson entertaining many neighbors and friends on Saturday evening in honor of Mr and Mrs O Jugen. The item reflects a social gathering described in concise local society notes.
About fifteen friends honored Alma Beenblossom with a pleasant surprise on South Marion avenue. The event featured planned entertainment and refreshments by Mrs. A A Beenblossom. Ward McCutcheon hosted sixty youths at his parents home in north Washington with games and dancing, served by Mrs. McCutcheon and Miss Hallie Berdo.
About thirty five young people from United Presbyterian church of West Chester attended a Friday evening event at the northwest city home of Mr. and Mrs. John Woods. Guests provided music and played games before a luncheon served by the hostess with help from Mrs. D. M. Work.
The Home Guards will install officers tonight and refreshments will be served afterward. The household economics department of the Fortnightly club meets Tuesday at 2 30 PM with Mrs Lizzie Keeley.
Mr and Mrs M W Bailey entertained seven tables of five hundred Saturday night at their West Main street home in honor of Mrs Marshall of Chicago. Mrs Fred Smith and L H Wallace won the honors and a luncheon was served by the hostess assisted by Miss Houdek as caterer.
Mr and Mrs J H Kephart and multiple Kephart relations from southeast of town plan a Wednesday trip to Lone Tree for the 7 30 wedding of Miss Rosa Nicholson and Mr George Gerard with several local families attending.
The Tabernacle and Temple entertainment will be held at the Academy chapel this evening instead of Covenanter church. C. E. Beatty of Wellman visited the city today with Harry Moore. they traveled in forty five minutes. James Clendenning will start his oil wagon Monday the 20th to serve old and new customers. straw available by the load. Special notice on National Pure Food and Drug Law: Foley’s Honey and Tar is not affected, no opiates, safe for children and adults. sold by all druggists.
In Hiteman Iowa on January 13 16 year old Dennis Armena declared Watch me kill myself before placing a revolver to his heart. The weapon fired after repeated misfires and he died at the feet of his younger brother at the cemetery.
Kate Downing aged 20, daughter of B. E. Downing, eloped with Arthur J. Bailey in 1905, divorced a year later, and on Thursday married Langdon W. Place in Peoria Indiana. Langdon is 23, son of W. L. Place, a prominent local figure.
Mr E E Chamberlain of Clinton Maine praises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for piles cracked hands and old sores noting it cured them without leaving a scar. The ad recommends 25 cents at Stewart’s Pharmacy and promotes a Graham event on January 25 hosted by the Academy’s literary societies titled A Modern Ananias.
Notice invites all who want wood saved to call telephone number 777 for prompt attention to orders. The contact listed is 807 Frank McClean.
Kingston Jamaica councilman Mr M O Reilly Forgarty endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy after one bottle relieved his cough. He plans to buy another bottle and recommends the product for similar relief. For sale by Cook and Sherman.
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