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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1909
Page
5
The forecast notes fair conditions in eastern Iowa with possible snow flurries in the western portion. Tonight or Friday may see little change in temperature.
Notice from Mrs. R. McCall requesting all debts settle promptly after selling her millinery shop. She wants her accounts settled so she can close the books peaceably and quickly.
Mr Walling of Oskaloosa called on local business in town last evening. Bob Crail and son Scott from Oskaloosa arrived for a visit at J B Crail's home. Miss Mary Steck visited Cedar school west of the city. Miss Bicher closed a winter term as the Cedar school teacher today.
Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. BR. W. GROVE'S signature on each box. 265c. CITY bus line contact Frank Rogers for orders by phone 1. Provide street and number.
The ad argues that Anderson and Wilson credit their rising business to selling the best coal and offering prompt delivery, claiming local growth stems from quality product and reliable service.
Community briefs and county happenings highlight local events and notable doings from correspondents reporting across towns. The column covers everyday life, gatherings, milestones, and social notes shaping the county’s daily rhythm.
Washington March 11. The Marines may not be reassigned to battleships and armored cruisers even though Congress required Marine Corps appropriations to be used only if marines are aboard ships. Secretary of the Navy Meyer has requested the attorney general's constitutional opinion.
The Iron Age warns wage reductions spread across iron industry from ore mining to rolling. It says the readjustment is only begun and may be thorough, affecting all operations. The piece notes prosperity could push the trade through rough paths, with railroads and other major interests likely to be affected.
Fire on the fourth floor of a Broadway and Broome street factory caused a panic among about a hundred girls. Several climbers were saved by firefighters. two jumped, one caught in a net suffering a fractured leg, the other saved by an awning and a policeman.
The funeral of Mrs. Arthur Meyer was held at her home Monday afternoon with services led by Rev. John Hastie. The community extends sympathy to the family in this sad bereavement.
Mr and Mrs 8 P Keefer and Miss Mary Fetters visited Geo Fetters home then returned to Washington on No 2. Jerry White moves to the Al Hesseltine farm. Wm McClintic rented to Mr Yocum and moved to Brighton. Mr and Mrs Walter Johnson hosted dinner Saturday. Charley McKay left school to help on the farm. John Green and Albert Simpson were Brighton visitors. Rollie Miller plans to return home near Weldman tonight. Earl Simpson and wife spent Sunday with Frank Libe. Fetters passenger to Washington Monday after weeks in area.
Eleven teams remain in the six day go as you please race at Madison Square Garden. Dineen and Prouty moved ahead of Feegan and Curtis the Irish pair to claim third place. The French competitors retain form as scores show Cibot Orphes 404.9 and Davis Metkus 390.6 with Dineen Prouty at 373.8 and Feegan Curtis at 371.9.
Vancouver hotel proprietors refused Johnson lodging despite arrival with his white wife. Five hotels reported full, clerks offered apologies. He spent part of the night at boxing instructor George Paris’s home after attempts to check in.
Major Edmund Louis Gray Zalinski U S Army retired inventor of the pneumatic dynamite torpedo gun and other devices died of pneumonia in New York. He retired as a captain in 1894 and was promoted to major in 1904. He taught military science at MIT from 1872 to 1876.
Former Senator C. W. Hinds has drafted a bill to establish an old age pension system. The plan creates an old age inquiry pension commission of five members appointed by the president to study and propose legislation.
Miss Millie J Beauchamp and Edward Feldman were married yesterday afternoon at the Methodist Isenage by Rev J H Taylor. Feldman hails from southeast of Winfield while the bride is daughter of Ara Beauchamp of southeast Crawfordsville. Also noted are local visitors and travelers including Miss Ethel Fishburn, Miss Edith Hassan, Mrs George Shaner and three children, and several others bound for Washington.
James J Jeffries has been served a summons to appear in a police court today to explain his sparring act on stage in violation of the anti prize fight law. The case centers on alleged illegal prize fighting under the stage performance.
Mrs W A Goble and Mrs O D Chapel shopped in Engle yesterday. Mrs J M Stewart is reported as doing nicely this morning. Mrs Kate Titterington went to Washingon after visiting her father John Olds. Chas McCreedy departed for Washington. Mrs John Rowan returned to Washington after a week here. John Lerew to host a masquerade at the skating rink tonight. Lydia Eicher and Lora Martinez leave Saturday for Shi to visit Ed and Mrs Eicher.
Governor Carroll says the law will run its course and militia will be provided to prevent violence as John Junken, a Black man accused of murdering and robbing Clara Rosen in Ottumwa, is arraigned. He declares Ottumwa’s good name must be protected and a fair trial ensured.
Washington reports after seven years the government’s $45,000 appropriation for McKinley illness and burial expenditures is itemized. Key payments include Dr. M. D. Mann $10,000 Dr. H Mynter $6,000 Dr. C McCarney $5,000 Roswell Park $5,000 undertakers Druggard and Koch $2,104.15 McCrea and Arnold $283 nurses and misc M E B Mohan and J Connolly $500 each G MacKenzie $400 Evelyn Hunt $200.
Thomas F Pendel, once a member of President Lincoln's body guard, has died in Washington. The brief report notes his service during Lincoln's presidency.
Term of office and longtime White House employee Pendel dies at his home in the national capital city. He was eighty six and widely known among residents of Washington.
Albany March 11 The assembly ways and means committee gave little encouragement to groups urging a state inquiry into unemployment The figure of about 200000 unemployed in New York City was cited by Frank J Ward who argued most could find work on farms He noted about 70 percent were originally farm laborers and could be redeployed to rural work
Iowa City March 11 Freshmen oratorical contest at the Liberal Arts hall awarded the Lefevre memorial prize of 20 to Frank Warner of Algona Iowa for A World’s Race Orient or Accident O W Steel of Altamont Ohio placed second Leslie Stalin Shenandoah third and Louis Masson Washington fifth Garibaldi was Masson’s chosen topic
Time is almost here. The Carpet Cleaning Works offer gonpay cleaning without tearing. I restore old carpets to look like new at lower cost than DIY. All work guaranteed satisfactory. Call 325 or 221 North Third Ave for orders large or small.
A Watertown man reports eczema lasting ten years and fifteen doctors failed to cure it, but Bucklen’s Arnica Salve healed his leg. The ad touts it for skin eruptions eczema salt rheum boils fever sores burns scalds cuts and piles at 26c at J E Lemmon’s.
Piano offered for sacrifice at 150 dollars cash for a 350 dollar instrument. Interested buyers should apply at the Journal office. Address 21 41.
Mrs. Smith of North Iowa avenue is seriously ill. Her son Ezra Smith, living north of the city, was summoned to town last night and her condition remains about the same today.
Eugene Wilkins of Keota Miss Ora Henderson assists at Blair dry goods store Mrs W H Roe and dang Wana of Conesville in city shopping Will Huston of Crawfordsville in city yesterday Otto Dede of Oskaloosa arrived last evening Peter Tondre returned to Fairbury Neb after funeral L Bens R C Ferguson of West was a business caller Missie Shaffer taught at Wallace school Will Barricklow left for Brights after visiting O K Clapper family Notice to return stolen blacksmiths forge from Milwaukee railroad crew’s outfit 1. miles west of veeton within ten nights party is known
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