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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1909
Page
8
Jefferson City Missouri June 18 William Moore a truck farmer was shot and killed from ambush in Galloway county five miles from the city William Grider who was with Moore said he believed the shot targeted him and refused to name the suspect whom he believes killed Moore
In Cincinnati on June 18 a raid led by Post Office Inspector Oldfield arrested about twelve occupants of a Sixth Street house. The arrests follow earlier detentions in Marion Columbus and other Chile towns linked to the Black Hand. All detainees are said to be foreigners.
In Coaldale near Pottsville Pennsylvania June 18 Kate Sperenze mother of seven year old child was found dying with a fractured skull and forty stab wounds. Her seven year old daughter was fatally injured. No clue to the attacker. Mrs Sperenze ran a boarding house for miners.
On the New York Stock Exchange stocks suffered a sharp decline as selling intensified and prices fell quickly. The market appeared demoralized amid the rush to liquidate holdings.
New York reports Mrs Russell Sage has donated more than 25 million dollars for public and charitable causes in less than three years. Analysts compare her giving rate to her late husband Russell Sage’s wealth, noting the widow could exhaust her fortune in about five years at current pace. John M. Glenn of the Russell Sage Foundation cites ongoing studies and a forthcoming report on workingmen’s insurance.
Sociologist Mr. Clinton Rogers Woodruff cites a 1907 Birmingham record showing a halving of arrests and notable drops in accidental deaths and murders. He argues liquor prohibition reduces jail costs and improves administration, presenting a pragmatic, non sentimental view on the public good.
The second lecture in the current Normal institute session will be held next Monday evening. Speaker E. B. Sherman of Boise Idaho will discuss The Measure of a Man. Location to be announced. the public is invited to attend these open sessions.
To avoid serious results take Foley's Kidney Remedy at the first sign of kidney or bladder disorder such as backache urinary irregularities exhaustion and you will soon be well. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElthinney Drug Co.
Mrs B F Martin of Chicago and Mrs Everett Shearer of Almsworth were seen shopping in the city today.
Mr and Mrs John Witting of Wayland were city callers today. Vienna bakery offers fresh rolls and coffee cakes for Saturday. A marriage license issued to Ward Bridgeman and Charlotte Bales. The Klein sisters Elizabeth and Widna visit friends in Ypsilanti Michigan. Nena Wilson returns from Milwaukee Madison and Champaign. Maxwell of Crawfordsville and Wittings and Kelsey of Keota and others register at the Rest Room.
Local news from Our Correspondents highlights daily happenings across county communities. Brief items report on residents events, meetings, and routine affairs shaping daily life in the region.
Mrs Dolly Caviness nee Widener died at her home in Packwood Tuesday. Funeral held at her mother Mrs Minerva Widener's home conducted by Rev Wilson. She leaves a husband a mother two brothers William and Benjamin two sisters and many friends.
June 17 residents report visits by Miss Della Foss and Mrs. George Benson. Roy Foss hosted his sister. Mrs. Ed Mayhew Aurila Mayhew and Miss Hazel Caldwell traveled to Washington. Children’s Day exercises are planned for Sunday with invites extended. Mr. and Mrs. Smiley of Crawfordville visited George Benson. Mrs. Charley Keating and Mrs. Villa Swift were Washington callers.
June 15 report from Rural Route Two notes a new girl at the T. K. Beenblossom home and local filing for Ward Essley by Walla Bidwer and Seam Bidwer. The Rev James Priestnan visited Lizzie Counselman of Cresco, while Fred Cannon and Arthur Therion bought new cars. Thomas Waters is arranging a slate for George Hopping as a large Eureka Children’s Day service drew a strong crowd with fine program and decorations.
Mrs J W S Dunham and Ruth Ora plus the Rev Clyde Matson and wife from Washington visited the R J Rowan home. The Misses Glynne and Carrie Rowan returned from Monmouth where they attended college. J J McConnell left for Wisconsin for a two week stay. C A Carson and daughter Mrs H W Cassel and children shopped in Washington. Mrs Dr A J Laird and children returned from Morning Sun. H A Jeffrey traveled to Washington. Mrs Fannie Riencke deputy grand worthy matron of the OES inspected the local chapter last night.
Mr and Mrs Roland Neal and baby visit Mr and Mrs E B Neal from South Dakota via Mt Vernon to see alma mater Cornel. Mrs John N Ramsey returns to Cedar Rapids after a Kepta visit. Uncle Jimmie Russell celebrates ninety six with a photo by Artist Neal. Russell claims oldest Mason in town. Miss Margaret Brownhousen visits Ottumwa friends. Ed Duvall and baby escape injury after a team mishap near Hulse's store. United Presbyterian Kensington meets with Mrs H D Williams. Heavy hail damage reported two miles south of Keota after storm. Hog shipments to Chicago and return of K W P Stevenson from Chicago. Dr E J Caldwell buys new auto from Wooley Bros Washington.
Crawfordsville reports include Mrs. M. D. Maxwell and son William Miss Richards Mrs. Allen LeLong and son Claus and Mrs. H. C. Hull visiting Washington today. Miss Laura Wilson arrives from Winfield for a home visit. Mrs. James Cower of Montana arrives from Omaha for a relatives visit. Murray Smyie and Lloyd DeHarpoot Burlington visitors. D. L. Baird of Fairfield overnight. Church services listed for Presbyterian and United Presbyterian and Methodist with times and pastor Rev. D. O. McClanahan.
West Chester reports a church social for tomorrow evening at the M E church. Mrs J D Dayton and son Daryl visited at Mrs James Nelson's in Keota. Moses Porter was seen on the streets. Next Sunday is Children's Day at the Baptist church and Mrs Livingston with her children and Mrs Ira Sproull of Washington visited Mrs D Kilgore. Munro and Augustine shipped two.
Keota resident Hince Jones arrives from New York City to visit his parents Mr. and Mrs B. D. Helscher travels to Missouri for a short visit with friends as two years pass since Jones last returned home.
Repairing all kinds of sewing machines and furnishing accessories. Rent machines and sell late models from Goodrich Singer Wheeler & Wilson and New Model. Cal 589 O F Haight. Also offerings for bakers products from Vienna. Phone 78.
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