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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1909
Page
5
Unsettled weather expected in Iowa with showers tonight or Sunday and little change in temperature. Special Weather forecast transmitted from Washington D C for today and tomorrow.
On Killermont near Glasgow a field mouse halted a golf match at the nineteenth green by interrupting a putt. The mouse was captured and shown as evidence, then dismissed, confirming the players' account.
Hungarian music draws on popular themes reflecting the people's soul. This approach creates lively, fresh tunes that contrast with formal, scientific compositions.
A quip contrasts two kinds of men the single men who fall short of their sweethearts view and the married men who are not as bad as wives suppose. From the Atchison Globe.
Messages from Cook Steamship Co report the Slavonia wrecked off Flores Azores. Prinzess Irene and Batavia nearby rescued all 410 passengers. Mrs Marbourg and Miss Katherine traveling from May 31 expect Germany later this summer. Doctor Wickham could not confirm cause.
A local seller advertises coal for cook stoves with the claim of top quality. The note invites customers to compare and visit the shop at 176 Anderson & Wilson to see for themselves.
Nora Belle Wilcoxson Diller, born October 28 1874 in Pomeroy Ohio, died June 10 after long illness at home on South Marion avenue Washington. Survived by husband Lloyd Diller and parents J B Wilcoxson Abigail Seines of Buffalo West Virginia, with several brothers and sisters. Funeral at 3 pm tomorrow at the family residence conducted by Rev W O Fisher, interment Elm Grove.
Local items report visits from Myra and Belle Simpson in Centerville and Ruth Southwell in Ortonville, with social calls noted at W J Southwell and other homes. A clearance sale extends to July 3 at McNamara's S S Furniture with emphasis on new goods. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea advertised for nerves and sleep.
An old fashioned Independence Day scene is depicted with the town orator, a boy who lost a firecracker battle, the Independent Cornet band, a heat radiating patriot, a farmer couple with a hungry basket, a parson, and a village boss. The drawing by Samuel Nelson Abbott was made for Hart Schaffner & Marx.
A woman recalls a trick from a man who helped her trunk close by removing the top tray and reinserting it inside the lid. She notes the method eased packing terror and plans to share the idea as a missionary would.
A German antiquarian uncovers documents stating that 4,150 years ago in Babylon doctors were paid according to a legal schedule. The amounts varied by the patient’s social status and position.
The Gazelle Hose Co accepts a challenge from the Wilson Hoos Co to a baseball game at S. EK ball park on Wednesday June 23. L R Schilling manager signs the notice.
Police headquarters report that a fast mail train was robbed between Utica and Syracuse New York. The theft occurred in a refrigerator car and is the extent of the reported incident.
W F Brinton writes in defense about Carnival venue moves and denies press claims he sought an injunction. He says he only asked the city to charge for street use and licensing, aiming for equal treatment and a band oriented carnival for public benefit.
In Spanish custom a newborn or young child is shown items placed before him a silver coin a sword a silver cross a book and fruit. The object drawn indicates the future vocation with commerce for the coin army for the sword church and learning for the cross law for the book and farming for the fruit.
A unnamed speaker argues against funding a son’s college, claiming rapid progress comes from work experience. He recalls losing his first job after attempting to correct an employer’s grammar. The remark reflects practical strains and the value of immediate labor.
The churches announce Sunday school at 9 30 a m and children's day exercises at 11 a m. Junior and senior B Y P U meet at 3 30 p m and 6 30 p m respectively. No preaching service due to the pastor's absence.
Sabbath school at 9 45 morning service at nine fifteen junior class at five senior class at six fifteen evening service at seven thirty
The German Evangelical church schedules Sabbath school at 10 and a morning service at 11. The notice lists the times for worship activities.
The pastor speaks on Visions of God and Divine Compassion at 7 30. Miss Maxwell performs Traumers on violin and the choir sings Be Joyful in the Lord. In the evening Mr Abels sings Calvary. Other services as usual. All are invited.
The Rev L J Phillips presiding elder will preach at 11 morning and 7 30 evening hours. A Children's day program at 2 50 with parents and friends invited. The evening program features a musical by the young people as part of church extension and home missions efforts.
Corner of Towa Avenue and Jefferson Street hosts Sabbath school at 10 and morning service at 11 with the sermon God The Preserver of Man. Wednesday meeting at 7:45. free reading room Mon Wed Sat 2:30 to 4:30 over Crail's store invites all to attend.
Sunday school at 9 30. Regular Children's day service at 11. Intermediate and Junior League at 3 30. At 6 15 Epworth League rally with special features. All members urged to attend. No evening service.
Local ads warn citizens about neglecting kidney and bladder symptoms and promote Foley's Kidney Remedy as a quick cure. The message originates from Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co. urging early treatment.
Call the city bus line by phone leaving orders with Frank Rogers. Include street and number for prompt service.
Mr and Mrs J G Love from Ainsworth were observed shopping in the city today.
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