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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1909

Page

6

Keota High School Class of 1909 Commencement Recap

Keota High School graduates from the class of 1909 number seven girls and six boys. The ceremony in the Methodist church featured orations, musical performances, a chalk-talk class history, and diplomas presented by E. E. Bower. Edith Morgan won first honors with Florence Wright close behind. the program included a Verdi aria and a stirring address by Dr. L. A. Garrison.

Keota Keota High School Methodist Church L. F. Davis Lucia Donezette Yearl Coffman Mabel Stevenson Don Davis Florence Wright Gale Williams Leo Richardson Richardson Thomas D. Marr Thomas Edna Pearl Owen Mary Tufts Lois Stewart Clara Stewart Alma Verne Sharp Blanche Wallace Edith Louise Morgan Brooks John Hastie Arch L. Graham Verdi L. A. Garrison Central College At Pella Alps Italy L. Everett Hulse Hazel Williams J. R. MecVicker E. E. Bower Board of Education Alice Wilson Edith Morgan

Stenographer Wanted Ad Echoes in The Journal

The Journal runs a want ad for stenographers. A position is available today and applicants are urged to write an application for the potential job.

Yesterday's Ball Games National League results

In Chicago Chicago defeated Philadelphia 161 to 0 with Reulbach Moran Moore and Dooin credited. In St Louis New York beat St Louis 12 to 0 with Wiltse Meyers and others top scorers. Cincinnati split two games defeating Brooklyn 3 4 in the first and losing 4 10 in the second. Omaha and Denver posted scores in the Western League while Sioux City and Des Moines battled to 7 6 and 6 6 ties respectively.

Chicago R.H.E Philadelphia Reulbach Moran Moore-Dooin St. Louis New York Wiltse Meyers Lush Higgins Moore Bresnahan Bliss Cincinnati R.hle

Germs Lurk in Dead Bodies Sparks Federal Shipping Control

Washington June 7. The twenty fourth annual meeting of the conference of state and provincial boards of health of North America warned that disease carrying germs lurk in the transportation of deceased. A flaw in the body shipping system between states was found and a pre shipment deterrence was urged. An amendment by Dr Woodward DC health officer that interstate shipment of bodies be regulated by Congress was adopted.

Washington Conference of State Provincial Boards of Health of North Ammerica W Wooodward District of Columbia Congress

Doctor Hayes Near Death After Slaughterhouse Attack

Somerville Mass June 7 The death of Dr Daniel C Hayes is expected hourly after he was stabbed by John Murphy hog butcher who ran amuck with a razor edge knife at the North Packing company slaughter house driving 300 workers before him five men were slain and three others seriously wounded John Cheevas and Joseph Chicosk were stabbed and are in critical condition Murphy raved in a padded cell at the police station before praying He formerly lived in Ottumwa Iowa where he was married sixteen years ago

Somerville Mass Daniel C. Hayes John Murphy North Packing Company John Cheevas Joseph Chicosk Murphy Ottumwa

Woolen schedule eyed as Congress set to adjourn by July fourth

Washington reports the Senate aims to finish the cotton schedule then tackle the woolen schedule which mirrors Dingley rates. Progressive Republicans threaten opposition while night sessions push toward completion by Friday. No final agenda set yet but work on the free list may occur as Congress plans to adjourn before July 4. In Omaha two deputy marshals transport Jack Shelton and Lillian Stephenson as Shelton faces robbery charges in the Overland Limited case.

Congress Washington Senate Omaha Jack Shelton Lillian Stephenson United States Post Office Shelton Union Pacific

Policeman Held for Killing Contractor in Argenta Case

Adolph Topf twenty eight, a contractor from Argenta, was shot by Argenta officer George Carr after a dog license dispute. The coroner jury ruled the killing unjustifiable and Carr is jailed.

Little Rock Ark Adolph Topf Argenta George Carr Carr

Grand Forks Steamer Makes First Water Trip to Winnipeg in 28 Years

The Grand Forks departed at 5 a.m. for Winnipeg on the first water voyage between the two cities in twenty eight years. Winnipeg is expected by 7 p.m. today.

Grand Forks N. D Winnipeg

German Balloons in Race for Swiss Cup

Thirteen German balloons began a long distance trial from Essen in Rhenish Prussia on June 7. The three teams with the best records will compete for the international cup in Switzerland later in the fall.

Essen Rhenish Prussia Switzerland

Arrivals and visits fill Fox & Dewey local scene

Mrs. Fred Smith of Richland arrives Saturday. Homer Coppock returns from Mt. Pleasant for a weekend visit. Mrs. J. A. Crawford arrives from Ainsworth. Miss Susie Johnson of Verdi visits. Miss Cora Porter arrives from Fairfield where she taught. Mrs. Jas. Miller and Barclay leave for Lone Tree. Agnes Ralston and children visit from West Chester. Frank Griffith returns from Kansas City after his mother’s death. Priscilla Junkin spends Sunday at Frank Martin's and attends Kalona dedication. Mrs. Jesse Scranton arrives from Oklahoma City for her mother Mary Griffith’s funeral. Miss Ella Woodford and Mrs. Woodford arrive from Bright for a city visit. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Meyer and son visit in Muscatine. Mrs. Will Jones and son return home from Cotter after a week with her mother L. C. Daugherty. Mrs. A. S. Smith and family go to Broomfield. Retta will visit then head west. Arthur Mace returns to work with Schenefelt & Gibson. Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea advertised as summer tonic.

Fox & Dewey Fred Smith Richland Homer Coppock Mt. Pleasant Cora Porter Fairfield Jas. Miller Barclay Lone Tree Will Jones Cotter L. C. Daugherty

Seventh Day Adventists Adjourn After Quadrennial Conference

The thirty seventh quadrennial conference of the Seventh Day Adventists adjourned in Washington with more than 2,000 attendees. The closing feature was the world message delivered by Emma White, aged prophetess of the organization.

Washington Seventh Day Adventists Emma White

Jacobs Given Life Sentence

In Sturgis South Dakota on June 7 the jury found Oscar Jacobs guilty of murdering Elba Roberts last January and fixed the punishment at life imprisonment.

Sturgis S. D Oscar Jacobs Elba Roberts

Revenge at 2 A.M Leader Thomas Cat

A fragment from a diary or notice records a boastful line by a leader addressing choristers about a neighbor singer. The quote mocks a night-blooming soprano whose singing disturbs rest during the early hours. The source presents a theatrical or community mood text.

Thomas Cat

Dissipation and fleeting pleasure in a moral reflection

A compact aphorism by Hannah More on the transience of pleasure and beauty. The roses symbolize delight that fades as youth wanes, warning against indulging in momentary sensual rewards.

Hannah More

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