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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1910

Page

5

Important church meeting of trustees and deacons

An important meeting of the trustees and deacons of the Baptist church is called for Tuesday at S o'clock at the parsonage.

The Baptist Church

Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing at Lemmon’s Pharmacy

A dòng mentions prompt treatment with Bucken's Arnica Salve for wounds burns boils and skin ailments. It lists Lemmon's Pharmacy run by J E Lemmon as the place to obtain the remedy and warns against infection or gangrene.

Bueksen J. E. Lemmon Lemmon J. &. Lem‘mion Lemnon’s

Steamer Burns on Mississippi Near La Crosse

A excursion boat on the Mississippi River near La Crosse Wisconsin caught fire and burned. Officials reported no immediate casualties though several passengers were evacuated to shore. The cause was under investigation by local authorities and the river traffic was briefly halted.

Steamer Fire Kills Three on Acme Packet Excursion

La Crosse Wisconsin June 27 three die and nearly sixty injured as the Acme Packet steamer burns between Victory and Genoa on the Mississippi River. The dead include Emma Randall John Plane and an unidentified woman. Many passengers escape as the vessel sinks after the blaze.

la Crosse Wis Acme Packet Company Victory Genoa Mississippi River Emma Randall New Albin John Plane Waukon Joseph Coyle Lansing Meyer John Joseph de Soto Archie Smiley Gus Kaeppler Upper Mississippi Randall Join Plane

Lightning claims life of 8 year old near Ottumwa

Miss Carrie Smith aged 8 living nine miles north of Ottumwa was instantly killed by a bolt of lightning Friday afternoon while her father Charles A. Smith stood nearby and was badly stunned. Her uncle also suffered injuries as the family mourns a June graduate from Grinnell College.

Ottumwa Lia Carrie Smith Here Charles A. Smith Laws College Grinnell

Fairfield Woman Killed by Train at North B Street Crossing

Katharine Harris a 27 year old Fairfield resident employed at McElhaney's store was struck and killed by Burlington passenger No 10 while crossing as a standing freight blocked the south track. Her body was hurled forty feet and she suffered multiple injuries before losing consciousness. Dr Murdoch Bannister of Ottumwa and Fairfield physicians attended but could not save her.

Fairfield McElhaney Katharine Harris Burlington Murdoch Bannister Ottumwa Burlington No. 10 Fairfield Physicians

Putnam Named Lighthouse Commissioner in Civil Service

Geo R Putnam of Davenport Iowa named commissioner of light houses at five thousand dollars a year in the first step of congress authorized reorganization moving the light house service from military to civil control in Washington D C on June 27.

Washington, D.C Geo. R. Putnam Davenport Iowa Congress

Flames Destroy Methodist Church Steeple in Colfax

Colfax, June 27. A bolt of lightning caused a fire that destroyed the top of the Methodist church steeple last evening. No injuries were reported.

Colfax

Storm disrupts church event as lightning hits area

A severe electrical storm damaged several structures including a church with estimated losses under 200 dollars. Firemen battled flames while rain hammered the region for two hours, delaying Medbury of Des Moines from delivering a planned talk at the Christian church.

Hing Medbury Des Moines Christian Church

Girl from Muscatine enters Dubuque Protection Home

Mrs Robert Weber of Lucas street reports her daughter Stella ran away earlier this week and has been placed in the Protection Home in Dubuque Iowa. The Catholic institution will provide care and treatment while authorities were notified after the girl appeared in boys clothing during her attempt to reach St Vincent's Home. The girl described a tiresome journey from Muscatine to Davenport before reaching the home.

Muscatine Stine Davenport

Rain Relief Delivers Quick But Heavy Shower

Rain arrived about 10:30 last night, totaling thirty three hundredths of an inch. It refreshed dusty fields and pastures, aiding cordens and small grain. Cotter reports a cloudburst with six to eight inches of rain, Rock Island tracks flooded but soon drained and trains slowed briefly.

Cotter Rock Island

Beware of Ointments for Catarrh Containing Mercury

Warning against mercury based catarrh ointments and urging prescriptions from physicians. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio as mercury free and effective when taken internally. Includes note to ensure genuine product and mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio F. J. Cheney & Co

Speed law notice warns motorists for July 4 crowd safety

Warning from Mayor Dixon urges careful driving to prevent accidents as a large crowd gathers for July 4. Citizens are asked to assist in protecting public safety and to exercise unusual care driving through the area.

Dixon

Grandpa Wilde's Sash Lock and Inventions Shine

The article profiles West Washington mechanic Daniel Wilde and his inventions. It highlights Grandpa Wilde's Sash Lock a burglar proof device for windows with adjustable dogs and a wedge system. Also noted are a storm sash fastener patent of 1909 a door guard and an Improved Spring Sash Belt all exhibited in Wilde's shop and home.

Daniel Wilde West Washington Mr. Wilde Grandpa Wilde Wilde Mr Wilde

Old People Day Observed at Pleasant Hill Church

Old Folks day was observed at Pleasant Hill Christian church south of town. Rev Pettitt of Albia delivered a morning sermon to a large audience. A noon basket dinner followed in the church yard. An afternoon program featured recitations songs and addresses by Alex Miller and Wake Neal with a large crowd enjoying the events.

Pleasant Hill Christian Church Pettitt Albia Alex Miller Wake Neal Mr. Miller Mr. Neal

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