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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1908

Page

4

Interstate Club aims to build vast Tennessee retreat for national leaders

Prominent politicians and business figures from both parties figure in plans for the Interstate club on Walden's ridge near Chattanooga Tennessee. A $1,000,000 clubhouse and a $500,000 auto course are planned with a 32 mile boulevard and a three mile lake enabling yachts to reach the club.

Walden's Ridge Chattanooga Tenn America Interstate Club United States J. C Blackburn Kentucky Roosevelt Fairbanks Grover Cleveland William J. Bryan Root and Taft Speaker Cannon Leslie M. Shaw Truman H. Aldrich Joseph Sibley Nicholas Longworth Charles S. Towne Robert J. Lowe Senator McLaurin Tennessee Walden’s Ridge Tennessee River Famous Signal Point Tenmessee River Three Mile New York

School election yields strong support for local schools

The regular ticket won by wide margins in yesterday’s school election with nearly 400 votes cast. Voters backed directors Dr. E. T. Wickham and C. C. Cunningham and treasurer Charles Keck, while opposing candidates Mercer and Stewart trailed. The piece highlights pride in current school operations, student progress, and the value of free education up to university entrance.

E. T. Wickham C. C. Cunningham Charles Keck Charles Mercer F. L. Stewart

New Church Leader Succeeds Rev B R Penn in Fairfield

The Rev B R Penn leaves for Dubuque to start a new line of work and the Rev T B Stovall of Fairfield will lead both the Fairfield and Washington churches. He will be here every other Sunday and move his family here after Fairfield schools close in May. His initial sermon is set for next Sunday.

B. R. Penn A. M. E. Church Dubuque T. B Stovall Fairfield Stovall Washington Stovatt

Funeral of John Smeltzer

The funeral for the late John Smeltzer was held from East Main street residence yesterday at 2 o'clock, with Rev. L. D. Young officiating. The service drew a large gathering. Pallbearers included Mel Anderson, Dr. George Hay, W. A. Row, C. S. Bennett, Charles Juzeler, and HH. A. Baxter, with honorary pallbearers J. F. Henderson, Thomas Aren, Ab Anderson, P. Maxwell, Dr. J. H. Hull, and John Bergquist. Interment followed at Elim Grove Cemetery.

John Smeltzer East Main Street L. D. Young Mel Anderson George Hay W. A. Row C. S. Bennett Charles Juzeler HH. A. Baxter J. F. Henderson Thomas Aren Ab Anderson P. Maxwell J. H. Hull John Bergquist Elim Grove Cemetery

Essentials of healthy homes promote trusted products

One of the essentials of happy homes is reliable information about health and good living. The text extols an ethical remedy, Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, as a wholesome family laxative approved by physicians and well informed of the world, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. and sold by leading druggists.

California Fig Syrup Co

Memorial Service for Bishop Henry Yates Satterlee

Twenty five Protestant Episcopal clergymen attended a memorial service for Henry Yates Satterlee bishop of Washington held at Calvary Church where he served fifteen years as rector before his call to Washington in 106.

New York Protestant Episcopal Church Henry Yates Satterlee Washington Calvary Bishop Satterlee

Milwaukee Receiver Appointed for Chicago and Milwaukee FreeRail

March 10 The Fidelity Trust company was appointed by Judge Warrant as receiver in Wisconsin for the Chicago and Milwaukee Free The Railway company The receiver was appointed on the application of the Columbia Construction Company.

Milwaukee Fidelity Trust Company Wisconsin Chicago and Railway Company Columbia Construction Company

Trunks Packed with Plunder Arrest in Elgin

March 10 report says two men and a woman, named Mr and Mrs Fenton J Winans and Newton F E Winans, were arrested as they prepared to board a train. Authorities alleged their baggage included three trunks and two suitcases packed with stolen goods from local stores. The woman was cited for a $407 theft charge.

Elgin. Oh Fenton J Winans Newton FE Winans Elaine Wie Tad

Night Riders Warn Growers North of Phick Grove

Night Riders warn 10 or more growers around Phick Grove to relocate to the fence settlement immediately or face consequences. The notices, delivered in a hostile tone, urge swift action and imply potential harm for those who stay. Local authorities have opened inquiries into the intimidation.

Martelday Phickory Grove Here

Miss Anna Clould Plans Two Month Visit to U S

Marvel 10 Minnie Anna Clould and her children will sail from Cherbourg aboard the North German Lloyd liner Rronpring Wilhelm for New York tomorrow. She expects to stay in the United States for two months.

Minne Anna Clould Wll Cherbourg New York United States

Denver jury takes Alin trial for Father Leo Heinrichs case

A jury is secured in Denver to try Alin, accused assassin of Father Leo Heinrichs, while W oJ Bryan is set to address the University of Nebraska convocation today.

Denver Alin Leo Heinrichs Bryan University of Nebraska

Swede Fires On Royal Castle In Oslo Incident

A man described as mentally unstable fired about a dozen shots at the Royal Castle in Christiania. He told police he intended to kill King Haakon.

Royal Castle Christiania The Evening Journal Haakon

Night Riders Strike in Brookville Tobacco Burn

About fifty night riders conducted a raid in Brookville Kentucky burning 15 000 pounds of tobacco owned by Robert Stanton a wealthy planter government authorities acting swiftly to investigate the incident and protect remaining crops

Brookville Evening Journal Robert Stanton

Night riders terrorize Birmingham with mass assault

In Birmingham Alabama a mob of one hundred masked night riders entered the town and opened fire on Black residents wounding six people, one fatally. They also whipped five individuals and claimed possession of the town urging all African Americans to depart immediately.

Paducah Evening Journal Birmingham

Death of Dr T C McMillan in Falls City Nebr

Mrs Eva Livingston and Mrs Wm Gibson received word of the sudden death of their brother Dr T C McMillan of Falls City Nebraska. He died suddenly and was a son of the late Richard McMillan. He studied medicine in town with Doctor Scofield and practiced in Fullerton before moving to Falls City where he bought a drug store and continued medical practice. He leaves a wife and three children.

Eva Livingston Wm. A. Gibson T. C. McMillan Falls City Nebr McMillan Richard McMillan Scofield Fullerton

Notice for Redemption copies pickup and chorus meeting

Those who agreed to take copies of the Redemption should call for their books at the Caner music store. A chorus meeting is scheduled for Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Leight Norton.

Caner Music Store Chorus

Early Ohio ca Thom as Simpson Jr R24 23 21 66

Fragmentary OCR yields a partial record likely relating to an Early Ohio case or notice involving an individual named Thomas Simpson Jr with numbers that resemble docket or case identifiers R24 23 21 66. The readable elements point to a procedural listing or public notice. Further readable context is required for a precise summary.

Ohio Thomas Simpson, Jr

Wanted Work on Farm Inquire at Journal

Local note advertises farm labor inquiries through The Journal Want column. Several brief society items report visits and engagements including Mary Rush and the Grifin Edwards license to wed Charlie Grifin and Lillie Edwards, with local residents noted in city and surrounding areas.

Journal Mary Rush Haskins Will Crooks Chicago Charlie Grifin Lillie Dwards George Frain West Chester

Funeral of Mrs Timothy Ragan at St James Catholic Church

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Timothy Ragan who died at Fidon were held yesterday at 10 o'clock at St James Catholic Church with Rev Father McDermitt presiding. Pallbearers were C. C. Kennelly William Germer George Mulvaney Dan OConnell William Hayes and John Scannel. Interment followed at Elm Grove cemetery.

Timothy Ragan Fidon St. James Catholic Church Father McDermitt C. C. Kennelly William Germer George Mulvaney Dan O’connell William Hayes John Scannel Elm Grove Cemetery

Stole Valuable English Terrier Report Reaches Hedrick Iowa

A letter from Hedrick Iowa states a day porter at Hotel Colenso stole a valuable full blood English terrier. The dog is white with a black spot over one eye and the thief is described as about sixty in uniform. Notify police or marshal to detain if found and wire Roop at his expense.

J. W. Roop Hedrick Iowa

New Wireless Crimes Spark National Debate

Harper's Weekly questions whether rising wireless use creates brand new crimes and urges Congress to safeguard government communications. A Washington boy disrupted a message to the president aboard a warship bound for Panama while others in Brooklyn and elsewhere interfered with naval wireless efforts. The piece predicts a future where unseen rights and easements challenge old legal concepts and asks if lawmakers will curb youthful tinkering.

Harper's Weekly Congress Washington Panama Brooklyn Ind Navy Yard Blackstone Kent Parsons

Barking for pay: Paris revenue hires dogs to sound off

A novel income in Paris offers workers about $30 monthly by imitating dog barking after nightfall outside homes. Responding barks are counted, and the next day a revenue inspector checks whether the dog tax is paid.

Revenue Department Paris

Mr and Mrs R. Cook Host Dinner for Anniversary

Mr and Mrs R. 8. Cook gave a dinner at their East Washington Street home to honor Mr and Mrs W. A. Cook on their wedding anniversary. Ten guests attended a four course meal and pleasant social hours followed.

Mrs. R Cook East Washington Street W. A. Cook

Funeral Procession Follows Rev. Gardenier to Keota

The Rev. J. J. Gardenier of Birmingham traveled through the city today from Elvira toward Keota to attend the funeral of James Greenwood.

J. J. Gardenier Birmingham Elvira Keota James Greenwood

No woman to drive automobile says Mayor Markbreit

Mayor Markbreit states women are not fit to operate automobiles in a formal recommendation to Cincinnati city officials. In other news Jones & Laughlin Steel resumes a stalled Aliquippa plant project. An Anglo U S syndicate buys Port Colese railway and nitrate works in Tarapaca and Antofagasta Chile.

Markbreit Cincinati City Jones & Laughlin Steel Coming Aliquippa Anglo United States Port Colese Tarapaca Antofagasta Chile

Wedded Biles Smith Dines With Brown During Storm

A terse dialogue unfolds as Smith arrives amid a storm to invite Brown to dine. Brown, undeterred by trouble, replies that he is just rising from the table and cannot join.

Smith Brown Man

Local Scene Notes and Arrivals at Johnson's and Star

Miss Edith Jayne arrived from West Chester last evening. Al Wagner departed for Burlington on a brief business trip. Chas Cummings of Riverside visited the city for business today. Star offers breakfast foods and candy while Vienna sells cakes and cookies made fresh daily.

Johnson's Edith Jayne West Chester al Wagner Burlington Chas Cummings Riverside Newton King Canon City Colo Keota Elias King W. H. Johnson Brighton Sigourney Chas. Porter Ella Florence Porter Ainsworth

Fresh doughnuts and visits fill city notes

Daily city society brief lists Miss Mildred McAtlin from Rubio and many locals returning from visits in Des Moines West Chester Iowa City and Keota. Several residents plan moves to Kansas and Colorado while others extend visits with friends and relatives in the area.

Mildred McAtlin Rubio City

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