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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1909

Page

8

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised for Children

Mrs W N Fitzwilliams notes the Firefly at Cavent this morning and tomorrow evening. Cough season brings risk of diphtheria and scarlet fever. Chamberlains Cough Remedy is trusted by mothers and affirmed by Mrs F F Starcher of Ripley W Va. No opium or narcotics. safe for children and adults. Sold by F L Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.

W. N. Fitzwilliams Cavent F. F. Starcher Ripley W. Va F. L. Stolte Lemmon

Slayer of Ottumwa Girl Will Probably Be Taken to Fort Madison

In Muscatine Iowa March 10 the state neared closing its case against Larry Jones for the Fairport Van Winkle murders. Witnesses including James L. Lewis and Sheriff Frank Benham described the manhunt and arrest at Milan Kansas. Corroborated testimony linked Jones to the crime with claims about threats before the shooting and identifying shoes and mittens matching items found at the Van Winkle home.

Muscatine Iowa Arry Jones Jones Billy van Winkle Lottie Huston Hobart Fairport Jim Snyder Snyder John Bassett Adam Brossart, Jr Clarence Wainscot van Winkle Bassett Brossart Wainscot Jim Lewis

Junkin Brought to Sigourney for Murder Case En Route to Ottumwa

John Junkin, the man who confessed to murdering Clara Rosen of Ottumwa, was transported yesterday morning aboard the Firefly by Sheriff Jackson of Wapello County and placed in the jail. Jackson refused to reveal plans, and Junkin appeared calm while observers were kept distant. It was believed he would be moved to Ottumwa for arraignment and then to Fort Madison for penitentiary confinement on a fixed trial date.

Sigourney Iowa John Junkin Clara Rosen Ottumwa Jackson Wapello County Junkin Fort Madison

Old Brighton Mill Doomed at Brighton in Washington Iowa

The Brighton mill, a historic structure for decades before northern flouring mills, is sold to Peter Sieren of Richland and will be used only for grinding. Locals view it as a landmark, fearing loss like other Skunk river mills in recent years.

Washington Iowa Brighton Washington County Peter Sieren Richland Skunk River

Rev Father Walsh Heads to Pleasant Plain for Lent Services

The Rev. Father J. M. Walsh traveled to Pleasant Plain this morning and will conduct services at the race tonight at 7:30 as part of Lent customs. Gus Cramer left for Marshalltown after attending L Benz's funeral and plans an extended two week trip to Germany.

J. M. Walsh Pleasant Plain Gus Cramer Marshalltown L. Benz Mr. Cramer Germany

Gardner Couple Returns Home After Visit

Mr and Mrs A J Gardner of Ainsworth left after a week visiting Mrs Gardner's parents Mr and Mrs Geo McFarland and were passengers for their home this morning.

A. J. Gardner Ainsworth Geo. McFarland

Covert jacket offered at Rothschilds with price incentives

A local ad touts a 95.00 Covert jacket described as the best and promises up to 12.50 back if you pay more, encouraging buyers to shop at Rothschild's.

Earth Rothschild’s

Millionaire offers a million for a new stomach

An era of medical cures is claimed by Cook and Sherman as Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets promise to cure dyspepsia and indigestion. The ad warns dyspepsia can ruin health and offers a money back guarantee with a 25 cent price.

Rexall Cook & Sherman

Death of Peter Leuck Sudden Around 11:45 PM

Peter Leuck died suddenly at 11:45 p.m. at the home of his wife's parents on East Fifth Street. Death was due to asthma aggravated by heart trouble after years of chronic illness. He had recently returned from Cass county Missouri and planned to move to Washington state with his wife and children. Funeral plans are pending with burial at New Haven Cemetery.

Peter Leuck G. W. Ish East Fifth Street Leuck Cass County Missouri Sona Washington Sigourney Geo P. Leuck Colorado Joseph Swick Marion Oswell Leuck Matthias Leuck Philadelphia Germany Keokuk County Iowa Ameda Ish Washington County New Haven

Fire Department Elects New Officers At City Hall

At the annual election of officers by the City Fire department in the Fire hall Orie Turner was chosen fire chief Art Minick named assistant chief and Nate Jones elected secretary and treasurer The meeting proceeded calmly with officers elected by acclamation A carnival revenue of 544 dollars was reported and a committee from each company was appointed to assess needs and allocate funds prudently

Orie Turner Art Minick Nate Jones

Citizens Caucus At City Hall Tonight At Eight Oclock

Members of the Citizens ticket will hold a caucus in City hall tonight at 8 o clock by order of the committee. Also an advertisement notes Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures eczema and skin eruptions with a 25 cent price at J E Lemmon's.

Citizens’ Ticket J. A. Swenson Watertown Wis Bucklen J. E. Lemmon’s

Session at the Academy Postponed to Next Week

The open session planned for last evening at the Academy was postponed and rescheduled for next week.

Academy

Three Million Acres Open in Wyoming for Dry Farming

An interior department order will open about three million acres along Wyoming's eastern border to homesteaders. Entrants may claim 160 or 320 acres for dry farming only as irrigation is not possible. John D. Parker, a senior Army chaplain, died at the Presidio in San Francisco.

Wyoming Washington Interior Department Old Army San Francisco John D. Parker Presidio

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised by Women

A promotional piece extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as highly effective for female ailments. It cites vast testimonial files in Lynn Massachusetts and claims the remedy can restore health, prevent surgeries, and substitute roots and herbs for normal female function.

Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Lynn Mass

Trophy for schoolboys indoor rifle matches prize

Arrangements for the National Rifle Association indoor matches at Camperry range after the national event set for August 27. Colonel John Jacob Astor donates a trophy for the scholastic indoor championship to be kept for twenty years and awarded to the school with most wins. Joan F. Van Dyke dies in Milwaukee former president of Northwestern Mutual Life.

Washington National Rife Association of America Camperry Range John Jacob Astor Joan F. van Dyke Milwaukee John F. van Dyke The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company

Funeral for Geo L Foster Held at Kim Grove Cemetery

The remains of Geo L Foster were laid to rest yesterday afternoon in Kim Grove Cemetery. Services were conducted by the Rev J C Abels at the deceased's home eight miles north of the city at 1 o'clock. Pallbearers were A Pearson Dave Wallingford Wash Wallace E M Shaw Russell and Will Davis.

Geo. L. Foster Kim Grove J. C. Abels A. Pearson Dave Wallingford Wash Wallace E. M. Shaw Russell Will Davis

Postponement of Funeral for James A. Saville

The funeral service for James A. Saville, scheduled for this afternoon at 1 PM, is postponed to tomorrow at the same time to allow the arrival of his son J. O. Saville from Colorado Springs Colorado who had not planned to attend.

James A. Saville J. O. Saville Colorado Springs Colo

John Minick Passenger for Sigourney This Morning

John Minick was a passenger for Sigourney this morning in an event described by local reports. Authorities did not release additional details about the journey or its purpose.

John Minick Sigourney

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