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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1909

Page

4

Hains Freed. Crowd Ovation After Not Guilty Verdict

Thornton Hains and his brother Captain Peter Hains Jr. are acquitted as principals in the murder of William E B Annis after fifteen ballots. The verdict triggers joyous reactions with the Hains family and townspeople applauding in Manhattan and Long Island locations. Prosecutor Darrin criticizes the ruling and warns about private vengeance vs the law.

Flushing N. Y Thornton Jenkins Mains Peter C. Hains, Jr William EB. Annis Thornton Iisins Edward W. Hannigan Hampton Roads Thornton Hains Captain Hains Long Island General Hains Hotel Astor Manhattan Thornton Hains Brother Justice Crane Crane District Attorney's Office Darrin

Weather forecast for Midwest states of snow and rain

The forecast calls for snow or rain in Illinois and Indians, probable snow in lower Michigan, and snow in Wisconsin and Iowa.

Illinois Michigan Wisconsin Iowa

Markets Look Mixed Across Wheat Corn and Livestock

Chicago wheat and corn prices shown by sample with No. 2 red at about 1.06 to 1.07 dollars and No. 2 hard near 1.08, spring No. 1 northern about 1.09, oats around 49 to 50 cents. Hog, cattle, and sheep quotes reflect steady to slow sales with various grades and receipts reported at Chicago East Buffalo and Elgin markets.

Chicago Western Fed East Buffalo N. Y Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission

Fort nightly Bible meeting and social notes

The Bible department of the Fort nightly club meets Monday at 2 30 PM at Mrs Frank Wilsons home. Mr and Mrs M D Work host a party at their West Chester area home in honor of Mr and Mrs Ira Rathmel and Mr and Mrs Andrew Peterson who are leaving the neighborhood. Guests enjoy music by Walter Peterson and piano by Miss Crone. Rebekahs install officers last evening with Mrs George Schneider in charge. Plans are set for the new school building dedication on Monday the 18th with a chicken dinner at noon and Dr Edwin Schell of Iowa Wesleyan University to speak. Wooley Bros sold a Rambler Model 41 touring car to Joe Wright for spring work with delivery April 1. Mr and Mrs W A Carson depart for Fairfield today returning Monday evening.

M. D. Work West Chester Ira Rathmel Andrew Peterson Walter Peterson Miss Crone Edwin Schell Iowa Wesleyan University Mt. Pleasant Wooley Bros Joe Wright Joe

Royal Neighbors Install Jan 19 With Basket Supper

The Royal Neighbors announce their annual installation on January 19. Members and spouses are invited to attend followed by a basket supper. Each Neighbor should bring two plates knives forks and a cup.

Foley's Orino Laxative Remedies Chronic Constipation

If you take Foley's Orino Laxative until bowels become regular you will not need constant purgatives. It positively cures chronic constipation and a sluggish liver. Pleasant to take. Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Foley Lemmon

Omaha guests dine at Miss Dawson’s East Washington home

The Rev. R. B. A. McBride of Omaha and Rev. and Mrs. W. C. Fisher with Mrs. H. F. Steck and Miss Nora Corrette were guests at a six o'clock dinner last evening hosted by Miss Ella Dawson on East Washington Street.

West Washington Street R. B.A. McBride Omaha W. O. Fisher W. A. White R. B. A. McBride Nebraska W. C. Fisher H. F. Steck Nora Corrette Ella Dawson East Washington Street

Juniors Social at Second United Presbyterian Church

The Juniors of the Second United Presbyterian church held a social at J S Wilson's home on South Iowa avenue last evening. About twenty five children attended due to stormy weather and enjoyed games and amusements with candy and popcorn refreshments.

Second United Presbyterian Church J.S. Wilson South Iowa Avenue

Mrs Stewart Hosts Annual Wedding Anniversary Party

Mrs. Dr. W. Stewart entertained about fifteen ladies at her West Main street home last evening. Guests included several wedding guests who attend yearly for the wedding anniversary celebration. Guessing games provided entertainment and a delightful luncheon followed.

Dr. ©. W. Stewart West Main Street

Brighton high teachers host oyster stew for visiting basketball team

Misses Mary Masson and Nena Wilson of Brighton High entertained the Bright on High school boys team and local players at a Wilson home on East Main Street. The visitors arrived on No. 2 and practiced briefly at the club house with Ralph Frazey Oliver Prizer Chris Kientz Carl Mann Jesse Berry Will Berry and Guy Lundin among the guests.

Mary Masson Nena Wilson Brighton High School Wilson East Main Street No. 2 Brighton Ralph Frazey Oliver Prizer Chris Kientz Carl Mann Jesse Will Berry Bery Guy Lundin

Mr and Mrs White Host Dinner Thursday Evening

Mr and Mrs A White entertained a small company at a dinner party Thursday evening at their home, hosting neighbors and friends for an informal gathering.

A.’ White

Royal Rage of William II and His Mother's Stand

An Américain Magazine sketch relays Mirbeau's tale of Kaiser William II clashing with Empress Frederick. Bismarck advises a fiscal curb, leading to quieting the palace bustle and a dignified funeral finality.

William II Octive Mirbeau Bismarck M. Mirbeau William Frederick Queen Victoria Prince of Wales Hardy Potsdam England Gismarck

B. E. K. O. Musical Event Highlighted in Local Note

Local brief notes list Miss Olive Huston returning home to Wyman from a trip, J. L. Mead of Denver visiting for land business, and E. L. Yatton of Omaha en route to Burlington. Also mentions a clash at the White House and promotes a B. EK. O. musical on the 19th.

Olive Huston Wyman J. L. Mead Denver, Colo White House B. EK. O

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Cash Grain Market Elgin Bible Department Frank Wilson Rebekahs George Schneider Noble Grand John Little John Rittler Dora Zeigler Fir John MacConahey John Williams W. H. Smith Jake Loher Jake Lohrer Linsey Henry Minick Mel Anderson Oscar Jugenheimer Anne Houdek Mela Anderson Lou Huskins Mrs. W. A. Carson Fairfield City Steck Keota Tonneau Goodyear Wooley Brothers Washington, Iowa Emperor William II Mr. Chancellor Hfe Willam Vienna E. L. Yatton Burlington Pete
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