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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1910

Page

2

Local and Personal Notes From Havre and Vicinity

Local and personal items list residents and visitors including S. S. Farris Bros. closing out sale near Titus on January 26, and numerous trips and arrivals. Names cited include Lee Burgess of Galesburg Illinois John Gilchrist of Lincoln Illinois Samuel Coffman near Brighton C. R. Custer Havre area J B Eckerman Havre J H Briley Crawfordsville Ida and Minnie Zieglowsky Havre and other residents and visitors to Havre from surrounding towns.

Farris Bros Titus Doe Limerman Buffalo

West Chester visitors and local sales roundup

Oscar Page S D DeLong and Tip Watson of West Chester visited the city yesterday and returned home last evening. Mr and Mrs J B Minteer of Winfield, visiting at the Al Burris home, returned home yesterday evening. For a short time only we will sell 5 and 10 cent tablets at half price with a few 15 cent tablets for 5 cents each. Donald Ross with Bowman's announces a Special Blanket Sale.

Oscar Page S. D. DeLong Tip Watson West Chester J. B. Minteer Winfield al Burris Donald Ross

Moslem New Year Celebrations Across Constantinople and Lands

Constantinople and Turkish dominions marked Muharram the first day of the year 1328 in the Mohammedan calendar with fetes. The Moslem population totals about 180 million, including 110 million in Asia, 38 million in Africa, 25 million in Oceania and 7 million in Europe.

Constantinople Mohammed Asia Africa Oceanica Europe

Russians celebrate New Year as church calendar marks 1910

Thousands of Russians from emperors to peasants celebrate New Year Eve under the Greek calendar making 1910 arrive two weeks after Europe. The tradition includes a fasting period of forty days before Christmas and a festive indulgence in vodka before Lent resumes discipline.

St. Petersburg Russia Europe

Memphis Symphony Orchestra Premier In Memphis Tonight

Memphis on the Mississippi hosts the first public bow of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra under its conductor. The premiere follows long effort and significant expenditure by local music enthusiasts and business groups to position the ensemble among the nation’s leading southern symphonies.

Memphis Memphis-on-the- Mississippi Memphis Symphony Orchestra Southern Symphony Society

Virginia Tech inquiry set by board of visitors in Richmond

Richmond Virginia January 13 allegations from multiple sources about conditions at Virginia Polytechnic Institution will be examined by the board of visitors during their meeting in Richmond today.

Richmond Virginia Polytechnic Institution Board of Visitors

Canners Gather in Dayton for Annual Ohio Meeting

Dayton Ohio January 13 canned fruits fish and vegetables will headline meals with concerts of canned music and canned toasts as several hundred members attend the Ohio canners annual session.

Dayton Ohio Canners

Lord Balfour of Burleigh Reaches Sixty First Birthday

London reports Lord Balfour of Burleigh marked his sixty first birthday after a recent visit to America. A Scotch peer and former secretary of Scotland in the Salisbury government, he remains a leading intellect among British nobility and a top household dignitary to the Prince of Wales.

London Lord Balfour of Burleigh America Scotland Salisbury Prince of Wales Balfour of Burleigh

England Suffrage Election Sparks Morning Turmoil in London Boroughs

London voters began what is described as England's most exciting election in boroughs with writs issued. Polls open in London areas today amid disturbances by suffragettes. Liberals allied with Asquith and Lloyd George express optimism, while Unionists vow to press on despite looming Lords opposition.

London England Asquith Lloyd-George Etroin

Idaho Pure Seed show opens in Caldwell

The Idaho Pure Seed show and convention began in Caldwell on January 13. Exhibits feature Idaho crown crops from last year, each entry containing twenty five potatoes ten ears of corn and half a bushel each of wheat oats barley alfalfa and clover.

Caldwell Ida Idaho

Albany Milk Trust Investigations Open in Albany

Upstate dairy farmers say they have not shared in recent milk market profits as hearings in Albany begin into the so called milk trust. The investigations in New York City disclosed profits doubling for large distributors, while farmers prepare to testify through Saturday.

Albany N. Y New York City Upstate Milk Trust Trust New York

Hotel Men Guests at Walldorf Astoria Dinner

Managers of New York Citys leading hotels will be guests at the Waldorf Astoria tonight for the annual New York Hotel Mens association dinner with George C Boldt hosting.

New York Waldorf-Astoria George C. Boldt

Ancient wistaria near Tokyo spans four thousand feet

A famous wistaria vine in Kashukabe, northeast of Tokyo, is about 500 years old and climbs trellises over a 4,090 foot area. Pendant clusters exceed fifty inches in length, highlighting the plant's remarkable size and age.

Japan Kashukabe Tokyo

Local Notes From Bowman Kitchen Ad Read

Joseph Davis of Wyman changed cars here yesterday en route home from Davenport. S Turkington Jr spent yesterday in the city and returned to Wyman. Earnest and Thomas Seaberg of West Chester arrived yesterday evening for a brief city visit.

J. B. Eckerman Havre City Ida Minnie Zieglowsky C. C. Matthews S Turkington Wyman Hattie Shrader Jacob Verdi Joseph Davis Davenport S. Turkington, Jr Earnest Thomas Seaberg West Chester

Just A Woman's Way At The Graham Next Saturday

The text advertises Sidney W. Pascoe's melodrama Just A Woman's Way to be shown at the Graham next Saturday evening. It notes Mrs. Dr. A. A. Sandy's return from Des Moines and mentions Bowman's sale on undergarments with prices listed. The piece signals a pleasant theatrical evening for devotees.

Sidney W. Pascoe Graham

Happenings in the County News for January 10

The County News lists social visits across communities. Mr. and Mrs. George Kos and family visited the James Preby home. Zdnek Blecha spent time with sister Mrs. Bert Cray at Riverside. Frank Joe and Rosie Malickhy Chas Emma Bessie Mary Shalla visited John Malickhy home. Chas Kos and Melo Hovel called at Richmond. Catherine Shalla visited Washington with sister Mrs. Sam Swick. Wm Vesely visited John Vesely home.

George Kos James Preby Zdnek Blecha Bert Cray Riverside Frank Joe Rosie Malickhy Chas Emma Bessie Mary Shalla John Malickhy Chas. Kos Melo Hove Richmond Catherine Shalla Washington Sam Swick Wm. Vesely John Vesely

Local Items Note Assignments and Events

Jan 12 routes assigned for C McClellan while absent. Rob Buntenbach baling hay for Wm Neff. Ward Essiey and W D Hesseltine traveled to Chicago Sunday with stock shipments. T McKune sawing for boss Van Nostrand. Pie supper planned at Gray school house after Friday literary. Charley Campbell and family to keep house for George Fetes. Charley to work for George.

Elmer Adams C. McClellan Rob. Buntenbach Wm. Neff Ward Essiey W. D. Hesseltine Chicago Ik. T. McKune Boss van Nostrand Gray School House Charley Campbell and George Fetes Charley George

Local Social and Business Notes Reach Across Regions

Mrs. W P Ramsey returned from Ohio after visiting friends and relatives. M M Kendrick shipped cattle and visited Illinois. his cattle sold well. Grey literary officers elected with Roy Scheibel president and Walter Brown vice president. Friday's visitors included Amos Stout and family. Carl Leesman hauling corn for D T McLaughlin as demand rises. Invitations out for a Farris Bros dance Wednesday. Bee Shenefelt visited Linus Woods. Chas Benz and family plus Libe relatives visited John Libe. Charley Winters men hauling lumber for his farm. Murray Conger visited relatives in Washington Monday.

W. P. Ramsey Ohio M. M. Kendrick Illinois Grey Literary Roy Scheibel Walter Brown Grace Hopping J. B. Sloxworth Amos Stout Taylor Stout Lafayette Stout Earle Libe Frank Libe Carl Leesman D. T. McLaughlin Dave Farris Bros Bee Shenefelt Linas Woods

Local travelers report funeral and visits across towns

Jan 12 reports show Joe McCreedy and wife bound for Oskaloosa for a funeral. Clyde Grim and wife of Crawfordsville heading to Iowa City. J A Waillhouse and wife of Wavre visiting daughter Mrs W H Mitchell. Marve Hites and Wesley Dial traveling to Agency City. Frank Salladay and wife returning from Burlington.

Joe McCreedy Oskaloosa Clyde Grim Crawfordsville Iowa City J. A. Waillhouse Wavre W. H. Mitchell Nlarve Hites Wesley Dial Agency City Rank Salladay Burlington

De Longs Move to Farmer City Ill

Mr and Mrs Allen De Long and their children and Mrs M E B DeLong left for a new home in Farmer City Illinois. Their departure weakens the local business social and church circles. Services at the United Presbyterian church are planned Friday and Saturday at 2 pm with communion on Sunday. Rev W O Fisher of Washington will preach at both services. Mrs Pearl Ulrich visits Winfield friends and James Slunter returns to Washington after visiting elsewhere.

Allen DeLong M. EB. DeLong Farmer City Ill A. B. Hightshoe Luther Gormly T. C. Davis Washington United Presbyterian W. O. Fisher Pearl Ulrich Winfield James Slunter

Local travelers arrive home and visit relatives

N. D. Cherryholmes arrived home this morning from Burlington. Capt. J. W. Harper went to Sed uck this morning to visit his daughter Mrs. Susan Bennett. The Rev. John Ferguson of Buffalo New York arrived this morning to visit relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Clemens leave tonight for Chapman Nebraska to visit her parents before returning to Longmont Colorado.

N. D. Cherryholmes Burlington J. W. Harper Seduck Susan Bennett John Ferguson Buffalo N. Y Clyde Clemens Chapman Nebr Longmont Colo Stewart Keota Missouri Arch Stewart Wellman Harper Howard Stewart John Fulton Sigourney Fulton Sherman Washington Kk. C. Coffman Charles Mills Richland

Death of Miss Etta Hayes at 33 in Keota

Miss Etta Emalee Hayes died at her father Hiram Hayes home north of Keota at 11 45 p m Sunday January 9 1910 aged 33 years 7 months 4 days Funeral services were held January 12 at 11 a m at the Christian church conducted by Rev L F Davis of Winterset Other local items note K P convocation Kensington meeting Young Men’s Bible class officers elected and various visits and social outings among Keota residents

Keota Etta Emalee Hayes Hiram Hayes The Christian Church L. F. Davis Winterset L. E. Hulse George Holmes K. P Fairfield Kensington United Presbyterian Church Samuel Dings Jim Stewart Methodist Sunday School Church Everett Hulse Leroy Richardson Leo Richardson Tom Marr Alta Mathew Delta James Devoe Will Shearer Washington Tom McCarty Sigourney A. M. Miller

Infant Dies At Three Months In Milwaukee Area

This afternoon around 2 o clock the infant child of Mr and Mrs Earl Wells residing on N Iowa Avenue died from intestinal trouble. Mr Wells works as a telegraph operator at the Milwaukee depot. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.

Earl Wells Iowa Avenue Wells Milwaukee

Nice New Year Greetings From Distant Senders

M Y Wallace received New Year's greetings from Rev. W C Allen of Oakland and W P Johnson of Mercer Pa. Both letters arrived on the same day from distant points. Rev Allen expresses a fine sentiment, quoting that the year to come is guided by a stronger arm than the storm and that God keeps the year safe.

M. Y. Wallace W. C. Allen Oakland W. P. Johnson Mercer Mr. Allen

Mrs Pinkham’s Text Book Offered Free to Women

A valuable 80 page bound text book on ailments peculiar to women is offered at no cost. The Lydia E. Pinkham Medical Company provides the work by mail or at its Lynn Massachusetts laboratory, mailed in a plain envelope. Women writing for it receive the book free of charge.

Swift suit over cholera hogs nears close in district court

In district court today the case of Martin Swift against James O'Hare moved toward conclusion after all evidence. The plaintiff’s Charles Dewey spoke first, defense attorney H M Bicher followed, then S W Livingston, with S W Brookhart to close for the plaintiff. Swift claims O'Hara sold him hogs with cholera and seeks damages.

Martin Swift James Hare James O'Hare Charles Dewey H. M. Bicher S. W. Livingston S. W. Brookhart Mr. Swift O'Hara

Death of Leander Smiley Affects Company C Veterans

J. W. Morton received a Denver message from E. C. Condit reporting the death of Leander Smiley of Company C 19th Town. Smiley enlisted from Clay township in 1862 and served through the Civil War. This marks the third death in 3 1/2 months for the company following Wm. J. Lewis and A. Hh. Young. Smiley's home was Boulder Colorado and he died January 2.

J. W. Morton E. C. Condit Denver Colo Condit Leander Smiley Clay Township Wm. J. Lewis A. Hh. Young

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wooltex and Field Lee Burgess Galesburg John Gilchrist Lincoln Bloomfield Samuel Coffman Brighton C. R. Custer Ross West Side Drug Store Bowman J. H. Briley J. A. Hillhouse Ainsworth Ick. S. Frey O. T. Smith New Sharon J. W. Baker W. D. Crawford T. (. Davis Austin Sutherland Clegg Bros Otto Sandfere Keokuk Harry Blagden Alexis, Jil Edwin Griffith W. I. Huston Bowman’s Hammedan Dominions Russias Balfour OF Burleigh House of Lords Wistaria A. A. Sandy Des Moines Lemmon the County News Egypt Cedar School District John Skipton John Little George Bamford Nellie Junkin McElhinney Feate Hoosier Special McElhinney Furniture Co Christmas Nicola Harmon
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