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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1909
Page
4
Local brief items include visits and callers from Richland Ainsworth and Gladwin. Events feature Rev C T Shaffer arriving for Voices of the Hour lecture at the Methodist church to aid A M E church. A Morning Sun sale by McElbony and Cherryholmes drew buyers from Chicago St Louis and Troy with 37 dead averaging 200 a head.
A broadly open competition invites anyone to join with no entry restrictions or binding conditions. Organizers emphasize inclusivity and equal opportunity for interest and talent to shine across all ages and backgrounds.
Mrs. Mary Farmer was electrocuted at 6 15 this morning as five women and about twenty men watched. She left with a priest a confession intended to exonerate her husband in the murder of Mrs. Sarah Brenon, for which both were condemned. The husband remains imprisoned.
Belgrade reports Servia yields wholly to demands of the powers and the Balkan question may be settled for years. Circulating reports say King Peter will abdicate and that Prince Nicholas of Montenegro’s son could inherit the throne.
The Queen Esther circle gathers this evening at Mrs. Sabella Helwick's residence on North Marion Avenue for a social meeting.
An event is planned at K. P. hall tonight with work in the second rank and a full attendance urged. Attendees named A. W. Mc Culley and C. C. are listed in the notice.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary society will meet at the home of Mrs J A Harwood on West Washington street Friday afternoon at 2 30. The A B C girls were entertained at a spread Saturday evening at Miss Helen Work's home on West Washington street with music and games for entertainment.
Last Friday Miss Anna Margaret Simpson of North Marion Avenue entertained about twenty five friends and relatives from the country. Decorations featured flowers and Chinese lanterns. Music by guests accompanied refreshments. Out of town guests included Misses Anna and Jean Cherry of West Chester Iowa.
The city election proceeds with little excitement as voters continue to arrive. By 3 30 o clock ward tallies show First ward 115 votes of 187 registered, Second ward 205 of 300, Third ward 201 of 287, Fourth ward 192 of 287 registered.
Park commissioners provide a long awaited drinking fountain for Central Park to be installed within days. A tank will be sunk to ensure a cool water supply for visitors. The fountain is already on the ground, located just south of the center fountain.
Word reached Thos. Harvey's family that after an appendicitis operation in Rochester Minnesota a week ago he was improving satisfactorily. Indications suggest he may return home by the end of the week.
Arthur Jones of Cotter visited the city and A B Jones rode as a passenger for Harper this morning. Mr and Mrs Guy Manatt visited Kalona relatives over Sunday. Wm and Miss Jeanette Wooley of Wyman were Washington callers Saturday. W C Hamilton was a passenger for Iowa City this morning to attend to business. Mrs T L Dodds rode to West Chester this morning for a short visit. Mrs J A Cunningham was ill yesterday but improved today. Mr and Mrs John Simpson were in Verdi yesterday morning then returned home by auto in the evening. Supervisor Oliver Dunlap of Kalona supervised remodeling at the county farm and visited home over Sunday.
New York on March 29 reports more than 10,000 aliens arriving, with 1,979 on the Sannio, 1,026 on the Liguria, 1,150 on the Adriatic, 775 on the Argentina, 2,056 on the Carpathia, 1,800 on the Cedric, and over 1,800 on the Lusitania. Two hundred held for examination, 650 overnight at Ellis Island. Strong momentum suggests record immigration for the year.
Newport R I March 29 The steamer Providence of the Fall River line was towed into Newport after its port paddlewheel broke disabling the vessel most of the 1000 passengers unaware. Wireless telegraph summoned the steamer Commonwealth to stand by until tug Tesser arrived to tow the Providence to port. Commerce Council Meeting in Washington discusses trade needs with Secretary Nagel. The council acts as a national chamber of commerce informing the secretary on industry conditions. About fifty large bodies belong to the council including National Association of Manufacturers American Cotton Manufacturers association and the Cattle Raisers association.
President Taft faces a flood of invitations for visits and speeches nationwide this summer. His initial plan was a western Pacific tour with a possible Alaska stop, but expenses delay the trip. Mrs Taft meanwhile visited Boston and Manchester by the Sea, with the region seen as a potential summer home.
Partly cloudy today and tomorrow across Illinois and Indiana. Lower Michigan sees partly cloudy skies today and tomorrow. Iowa and Wisconsin also expect partly cloudy conditions today and tomorrow.
Lima Ohio March 29 Hugo Michenfelder eleven son of Eugene Michenfelder remains missing after he disappeared mysteriously authorities and family seek clues as to his whereabouts promising leads are being followed by local officials and the lad’s relatives
Government placed a clock at a Belgian railway station in 1881 that requires winding only once in five years. The device keeps capital time and operates without frequent maintenance.
Mrs J O Turner of Coppock has spent the past two weeks at the Fred Custer home and was a passenger for Brighton this morning.
Mrs. C Blankenhorn of Columbus Junction arrived last Friday and returned home this morning. She was accompanied by Mrs Katie Van Arenes who will spend a week at that place.
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