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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1908
Page
4
Local ad notes fresh meat and juicy roasts at the Royal and salted peanuts and almonds at the Vietna shop. The South Side Meat Market window hours are listed for Saturday shoppers.
An advertisement touts Pazo Ointment as guaranteed to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles within six to fourteen days or the money back. The product costs fifty cents and carries a refund offer.
The Fortnightly club literary section plans a Monday afternoon meeting with Miss Tina Shields. The Modern Woodmen held a large meeting with about 150 attendees, initiating thirteen new members and hosting a three course banquet served by Royal Neighbors. Chapter 1 PEO members were entertained at Mrs Iran Sproulls with new member additions and refreshments.
The young people's society of the Second United Presbyterian church gathered at Rev. and Mrs. W. R. Sawhill's West Wahlington street home for a sociable evening. An impromptu musical program, guessing contests, and various games provided entertainment, followed by light refreshments.
A large Fraternal Aid association gathering convened at the secretary's request with General President H. E. Don Carlos of Lawrence Kansas present. Mrs Ida J Stephenson Fairfield gave an engaging talk on the Pasadena plan to recruit members. Captains and lieutenants were chosen for an April contest. Refreshments followed the business session.
The Fortnightly club held a general meeting yesterday afternoon at Aurora hall in the Academy. Mrs Hattie Wilson led the Bible study department as it presented two papers by Mrs J D McLaughlin on Shechem and Miss Jennie Smith on political conditions in Egypt. Mrs Lorle Cook led the Bible reading and all department members participated, showcasing its popular, faithful work.
The trial today before Judge Preston and a twelve man jury pits L W Grosscup against Fred Cannon over alleged assault damages. Grosscup seeks 1500 dollars for trespass and entry dispute. Cannon counters for 1100 dollars. Attorneys Eicher Livingston for the plaintiff and Keeley for the defendant present, with extensive testimony expected.
A strong earthquake last night devastated Chilapa, leaving the town in flames. The population was about 15,000, and casualties are unknown as rescue efforts continue.
The Oklahoma House debated ending popcorn consumption amid frequent bags exploding during speeches. Rep T F Vandeventer urged a tabled measure, but a roll call failed, and the motion died 46 to 29. Both houses reportedly sustain heavy popcorn use, with vendors claiming high daily consumption.
A central chandelier dropped fifteen feet into the aisle at a Muskegon Michigan church during a closing hymn, causing panic among about 200 worshipers while the choir, led by Rev. J. N. Brock, continued singing and kept calm. In Columbus, a joint resolution authorized loan of battle flags to the G A R encampment in Toledo in September.
Miss Esther Maxwell returns home from Davenport after several days away as local shop advertises assorted pies ready for Saturday sales.
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears as senior partner that the firm will pay $100 for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gleason certifies December 6, 1886 in Toledo Ohio. The nostrum is taken internally and claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by all druggists for 75c. Also Hell's Family Pills for constipation.
Washington county delegates to the Cedar Rapids state Democratic convention report a fine time. Edwin Knupp is an alternate to the national convention, with Atty P J Hanley and Riling of Des Moines as alternates. Delegates include John P Crukshank Lee county and RE A Lippencott Van Buren, with John E Craig Keokuk as an alternate at large. The First district backs Bryan for president. Delegation chairmen were John D Denison and Claude R Porter. The list of participants: Hanley Miller A Miller Laird McCoy Bidwell Utterback Wells Daniels Stewart Knupp Lloyd Hesselschwerdt. For painting or papering call Keyes & Dewees.
Mrs. McFadden returned to her Crawfordsville home last evening after a day spent in the city. The snippet highlights Johnson's bread as a local favorite and invites readers to try it.
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