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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1912

Page

8

Maitlen Funeral Largely Attended

The funeral of Miss Elizabeth Maitlen was held yesterday afternoon at 1 30 at the home of her sister, Mrs. Mary Barnett, on South Ninth Avenue. Rev. A B Smith conducted the service and interment followed in Elm Grove cemetery. The service drew a large number of friends and family. Pallbearers listed include Clayde Willitts, Robert Willitts, Lonnie Quinn, Charles Denison, Roy Sowelish, and Lloyd Neiswanger.

Elizabeth Maitlen Mary Barnett South Ninth Avenue A. 8. Smith Elm Grove Cemetery Clayde Willitts Robert Willitts Lonnie Quinn Charles Denison Roy Sowash Lloyd Neiswanger

Community expresses gratitude after death of Elizabeth Maiden

The Maitlen family thanks Washington residents for sympathy after the death of Elizabeth Maiden. They note many praised her character and the strong circle of friends she built in the city. Mr Maiden says the family does not oppose the report of possible poisoning but believes natural causes are more likely.

Washington Elizabeth Maiden H. Maitlen Maiden Journal Poleon

Homer Brown Denies Nighttime Visit Report

Homer Brown refutes a Burlington Hawk Eye and Chicago Record-Herald claim that he was awake at 1 am Tuesday and saw Vivian Asher leave the Barnett home. He says he was not up then, saw no one leave his neighbor’s home, did not tell anyone, and seeks a correction from a newspaper reporter.

Homer Brown Burlington Hawk- Eye Chicago Record-Herald Vivian Asher Barnett Mr. Brown Journal

Wheat Field Day at Ohio Experimental Station

Wheat field day observed at the Ohio Experimental Station in Wooster on June 21. Farmers from across the state inspect wheat varieties, assess hardiness after a harsh Ohio winter, and compare grain quality via chemical and baking tests. Fertilizer treatments are demonstrated in field and lab as Hessian fly work is shown. Experts speak in the Wooster opera house this evening.

Wooster Opera House

Patent grants announced for Iowa residents this week

Davis & Davis report the grant of several patents to Iowa citizens this week. Names listed include R. Bailey of Clarinda for a cream separator W. O. N. Corbit of Farragut for a wireless chuck rower Fr L Flack of Oskaloosa for a staple attaching device for molded fence posts F I Panther of Burlington for a metallic receptacle Co. W. Sage for a bra glass fastener.

Washington Messrs. Davis & Davis I. R. Bailey Clarinda W. ON. Corbit Farragut Fr. L. Flack Oskaloosa F. I. Panther Burlington W. Sage

Saxo Salve Proclaimed Effective for Eczema and Skin Ailments

A reader testimonial from Mrs. W. C. Greve of Binghamton New York praises Saxo Salve as a superior remedy for eczema and related skin troubles. She notes rapid relief after first application and complete cure for hand cracks. The letter is part of ongoing endorsements emphasizing its antiseptic healing power. Sherman Bros Druggists Washington Iowa offers a money back guarantee if it fails to help.

W. C. Greve Binghamton N. Y Sherman Bros Washington Iowa

Galileo Recants as It Do Move

In 1633 Galileo faced pressure to recant his view that the earth moves. The aging scientist, after resisting, finally bowed to authorities and whispered the famous line It do move, reflecting his enduring belief amid the pushback from the era’s astronomical orthodoxy.

Galileo Jupiter Venus Pisa la Follette Copernicus

Women Delegates Welcome in Salt Lake City En Route to Convention

Salt Lake City hosts the advance guard of East and Central West clubwomen en route to San Francisco for the General Federation of Women's Clubs national convention. Utah and Ogden groups plan entertainment including a tea a city drive and a Tabernacle organ recital. Visitors will tour Ft Douglass the Bee Hive and Lion Houses and Brigham Young residences as part of the program. Numerous delegations from Texas Boston Kansas Wisconsin and others have arrived or planned arrivals.

Salt Lake City Utah San Francisco General Federation of Women's Clubs Utah Federation of Women's Clubs Salt Lake Ogden Ft. Douglass Salt Lake Basin Bee Hive Brigham Young Amelia Palace Young Tabernacle State University General Federation Texas Boston Kansas Wisconsin

Former Teller Is Placed on Trial in Chicago

George W. Fitzgerald, a former teller of the Chicago treasury, is on trial for alleged theft of 175000. The case hinges on circumstantial evidence about the February 1907 disappearance of government funds, with a two week expected duration and Fitzgerald maintaining his innocence.

Chicago George W. Fitzgerald Gub Treasury Fitzgerald

George V Year On The Throne Celebrated In Britain

London reports mark one year since George V was crowned with official observances. The king appears youthful and faces a long reign as seven younger monarchs remain. European royals gather for social events, while plans for the Henley barge visit and a hygiene congress in Washington are noted. The piece also highlights a brisk walk through seven German states, including two kingdoms and three principalities, reachable in about four and a half hours.

London George V England Mary II George Duchies Steinbach Havaria Leichtentanne Saxe-Meiningen Rauschengeseos Reuss Gleima Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt Altengesees Reuss Drognitz Saalthal Saxe-Altenberg

Prange Prepares for Holy War Mobilization

Paris reports two battalions of native Senegal infantry mobilized at Dakar will reach Casablanca, boosting Gen. Moinier’s force to 32,000 with 11,000 more along the Algerian frontier. The call for Moslems to prepare for a holy war, linked to the Turkey Italy conflict, is said to be spreading across Islam.

Paris Africa Senegal Dakar Casablanca Moinier Turkey Italy

Vienna to Stage First Great Summer Music Festival

Vienna hosts a ten day festival starting today featuring Mozarts and Smetana operas, Grillparzer and Aozengruber dramas, three symphonic concerts conducted by Nikisch Weingartner and Walter, plus a vocal national song program and instrumental choral works. American music lovers attend in force.

Vienna Munich Mozart Smetana Frank Schalk Grillparzer Aozengruber Philharmonic Arthur Nikisch Felix Weingartner Bruno Walter

Cough and Kidney Relief Claims Return by Remedies

A stubborn cough and kidney troubles are linked in reader testimonies from Wisconsin and Georgia. Earl Fair of Waukesha credits Foley's Honey and Tar Compound with complete relief after two bottles. Mrs Lela Love near Covena reports instant relief from kidney symptoms after Foley Kidney Pills.

Earl Fair Waukesha Wis Foley Lemmon Lela Love Wiley Love Covena Lemmons

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STECK H. F. Steck Iowa Gas & Electric Co Washington National Bank Washington, Lowa Maitlen Brown Patent Report Howard L. Rann Europe Duchess of Marlborough Sunderland House Lord Lady Narley-Leyland Jeanna Chamberland Cleveland Ohio Hyde Park House Knightsbridge Duchess of Argyle Prince Louis of Battenberg Victoria Schleswig-Holstein Henley Rewatta William III Mary Virginia Water Staines Karl von Noorden Post Graduate Medical School New York Prange C.m.&f. Clothing CO
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