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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1907
Page
4
In Boise on July 12 William D. Haywood testified in his own defense in the Steunenberg murder trial. He said he had no concern in or knowledge of the plot to kill former Idaho governor Frank Steunenberg and that he never thought of Steunenberg after leaving Idaho in 1901.
A Livy quotation urges balance in fortune with a calm countenance in adversity and moderation in prosperity, reflecting timeless virtue ethics. The maxim emphasizes steady judgment over extreme emotion in changing fortunes.
For the summer season the Iowa Central Ry plans unusually low excursion rates to eastern resorts and to Minnesota Wisconsin Colorado Utah California Washington Oregon Montana Wyoming and South Dakota. Tickets on sale daily from June 1 to October 31 1907 with liberal stop over privileges and variable routes. For details contact agents or A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn. 120
A veteran officer recalls a merchant marine first mate famed for foul language. After a strict captain bans swearing, the mate is prompted to vent his anger at a boatswain by shouting a non obscene rebuke, “You naughty, naughty boatswain.”
Carlyle's question about losing Shakespeare or India echoes in the Rudder editor's meditation on steam navigation. He argues steam is mankind's greatest civilizer, more valuable than literature art or religion, shaping world progress and civilization.
The funeral party arrives early morning at Rock Island No 4.
Michael Weidenbeck, a Santa Fe railway engineer with 23 years service, was killed instantly in a wreck on the Hebron branch near Raton New Mexico while backing down a 3 percent grade. The body arrived from Raton with four intimate friends and funeral set for Sunday at 3 PM. His death follows a prior head on collision. he left a widow and five children.
A teacher notes common errors in early training. A pupil was enrolled with a full Beethoven sonata set and Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody No 8 without mastering fundamentals. She was retrained to basic scales and easy Durand waltzes to rebuild technique.
July 6 marked Master Harold Knupps tenth birthday with a surprise party planned by Mrs Har vey Knupp. Harold’s sister Miss Laura accompanied her to a music lesson while guests gathered at the Knupp home. Misses Mary Figgins Ella Faulker and Mazie Palmer helped entertain the children from 2 to 6 with refreshments. Harold received several presents and well wishes for many happy returns.
Over 150 ladies attended an afternoon reception at the Mount home on South Iowa avenue hosted by Mrs. W R Mount and Miss Mount in honor of Mrs. H W Mount of Chicago. The event featured a large receiving line, frappe, vocal and piano solos, and a forthcoming dancing party to honor Mr. and Mrs. H W Mount.
Miss Vera Patterson hosted an afternoon gathering from 3 to 5 to honor Miss Anna Fern Shinnabarger of Muscatine at a thimble bee. The event featured socializing and needlework activities among attendees.
Beatrice Smith issues invitations for a party to be held at the Shanafelt residence on East Main street Tuesday evening July 16.
Miss Helen Work hosted many friends at a West Washington street lawn party last evening in honor of Miss Anna Fern Shinnabarger of Muscatine.
Last evening at 8 30 the ceremony took place officiated by Rev L D Young in the newly furnished Nat over the Harwood shoe store. Only close relatives attended. A wedding dinner followed served by Mrs Mabie Molesworth and Mrs Myrtle Long. The bride formerly resided in Galesburg Illinois and moved to this city a year ago. The groom, a longtime resident, works at Colenso pantatorium. They will live in a flat on the south side of the square.
The H. Bell carriage works completed several high grade vehicles built to order including wing seat top buggy for Clyde Hillhouse an auto seat top buggy for Peek Bros auto seat top buggy for D Blankenhorn an auto seat two in one rubber tired buggy for BE D Sowash another for Chris Hornung and one each for Don and Had Huber. Some are still on the floor and Mr Bell invites the public to inspect the impressive batch.
Cherryville Indiana postmaster F M Hamilton runs a general store and patent medicines and endorses Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as standard in the town saying it never fails to give satisfaction and is essential for sale by Cook and Sherman.
Brighton July 12 Special Mrs F M Davison three miles east of town died at 2 30 am after a brief illness. Her maiden name was Sarah E Custer born Marion township June 10 1855. She married F M Davison May 23 1872 and they lived near her former home then moved to Brighton township. Eight children born seven survive with husband. Son Francis died in infancy. She was a Christian with many friends. Funeral plans not announced.
Miss Sadie McClelland died in her Brighton area home six miles west of town after a long illness likely heart failure. Born December 25, 1869 at Crawfordsville she lived in Crawfordsville Kansas and Brighton with family, survived by three brothers and three sisters and an aged father. Funeral at her residence tomorrow at 10 led by Rev. E G Beyer with burial in Brighton cemetery.
Mrs Simmers, one of Brighton’s oldest residents, died Wednesday at 4:30 PM after a six month decline due to old age. She was widely known in the community. Daughters Mrs Will Hoover and Mrs Frank Hoover survive. Funeral held at 2:30 PM from the residence, Rev A B Cornell of New Sharon officiated with Rev Davis of Packwood assisting. Interment in Brighton cemetery.
A brief gossip style note highlights desserts at the Vienna bakery with mentions of devil's food cake angel food cake and sunny weather.
Ira W. Kelley of Mansfield Pennsylvania says he was in poor health for two years with kidney and bladder trouble. He spent much money on physicians without benefit and credits Foley's Kidney Cure with restoring his health. He urges others to use only Foley's Kidney Cure and warns against substitutes.
Local news notes Betsy Ross seen on the street with a gentleman last evening. George HM Lee and daughter Ea telle left for Keota. Willis Beatty party heads to Armour for future home. Charles Eagle left Washington for Rock Island Sylvss and Chicago to visit family and resume ties after four years away.
All nations seek to curb consumption the white plague and Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised as curing coughs and colds perfectly. The ad claims no danger of consumption with Foley's Honey and Tar and warns against unknown preparations. The genuine product is in a yellow package and is sold by all druggists.
A local store promotes value with a 1 lb package priced at 15c. They claim higher priced borax at 20c per pound and invite customers to visit to see other good offerings.
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