Sad Death of Mabel Helwick Passes Away Yesterday
Mabel Helwick of the City died yesterday. The passing obituary notes her residence and indicates a local death, offering a concise memorial notice suitable for a community newspaper listing.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1908
Page
4
Mabel Helwick Dies After Illness at 25
After about ten days of illness Mabel Augusta Helwick, daughter of Elias and Emma Helwick, died at 7 am aged 23. Acute inflammation of the thyroid caused the death. Funeral held at 2 pm from the north city residence with Rev. Robertson and Rev. Stryker officiating. Interment in Elm Grove Cemetery. Survived by parents and three brothers Oren Wyatt and Rush and sister Ethel. One brother Lloyd and a sibling died earlier. Born February 19, 1882 in Jackson township. Household member at Plains church. Connections to local area noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Helwick
Elias Helwick
Mabel
McLaughlin and Jenkins
W. L. Bierring
Iowa City
Miss Helwick
Lloyd
Helwick
Plains Church
Mabel Augusta Helwick
Jackson Township
Elias
Emma Mauck Helwick
Oren Helwick
Wyatt Helwick
Hunter
Oxla
Ethel
Rush Helwick
Robertson
Stryker
Elm Grove Cemetery
Ladies of whip at the Star tonight in city social note
Alex Lytle returned to his University of Chicago studies last evening after a vacation at home. Ladies of whip at the Star tonight report social happenings and dining plans including hot Boston Brown Bread for dinner Tuesday at the Vienna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of
Whip At the Star
Boston
Vienna
Alex Lytle
University of Chicago
Gillette Confesses Then Dies in Electric Chair
Chester Gillette admitted murdering Grace Brown and was executed by electric chair early today. He had maintained his innocence despite the confession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
N. Y
The
Evening Journal
Chester Gillette
Grace Brown
Little Miss Esther Brindley Hosts Friends Saturday
Esther Brindley entertained cousins Helen Squire and Abigail Bishop along with a few friends at her home in north Washington. The group passed the afternoon from 2 to 4 o’clock playing games and enjoying refreshments afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Brindley
Washington
Helen Squire
Abigail Bishop
Near
Wellman
Queen Esther circle meets at Meeks home on West Madison
The Queen Esther circle of the Methodist church will meet this evening at the home of Misses Kate and Nellie Meeks on West Madison Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther
The
Methodist Church
Kate and
Nellie Meeks
West
Madison Street
Ladies Honor Ready Maids at Miss McGugin's Home
Miss Marguerite McGugin hosted Saturday evening entertainment for The Ready Maids on East Main street. Guests of honor included Miss Nellie Adams of Waterloo and Miss Carrie Winter who had just returned from a three months southern trip. Phonograph music provided the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite McGugin
East Main Street
Nellie Adams
Waterloo
Carrie Winter
South
Phonograph Music
Rest Room Association Holds Annual Meeting
The Rest Room association held its regular business meeting on Saturday afternoon at the Rest Room. Officers elected for the coming year include President Mrs. L. S. Patterson Vice President Mrs. R. S. Cook Secretary Mrs. Eva Livingston Treasurer Mrs. Lizzie Keeley and Matron Miss Myra Shaffer. Reports show over 1100 people registered at the Rest Room during the last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rest Room Association
L. 5. Patterson
R. S. Cook
Eva Livingston
Lizzie Keeley
Myra Shaffer
Edie Bovee Hosts A B C Girls Gathering
Edie Bovee entertained the A B C girls Saturday evening at her home in north Washington. Games and music were the principal features of the evening. A light luncheon was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edie Bovee
North
Washington
Box Supper Draws Large Crowd For M B A Event
A Saturday evening box supper by the M B A drew a large crowd. W P Moothart and 8S W Neal entertained with travel stories, Frank Macon sang, and boxes sold to raise a neat sum though Kellogg could not attend due to illness. Mrs John Bryson to host Navajo club Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Neal
W. P. Moothart
Holy Land
Pike’s Peak
Frank Macon
M. B.A
Kellogg
John Bryson
Death of Dr Thompson of Letts Iowa
Word arrived yesterday of Dr Thompson a Letts Iowa resident dying in Kingsville Texas where he and his wife wintered for health. The illness appears to be paralysis following a stroke months ago. Mrs Thompson formerly Mrs Alice McCreedy of Letts plans to bring the body back for a funeral in Letts with arrangements pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor Thompson
Letts
Iowa
Kingsville
Texas
Thompson
Alice McCreedy
Preacher R J T McKnight Addresses Renfrew and City
The Rev R J T McKnight of Renfrew Pa spoke at Covenanter church morning service and at Second United Presbyterian church evening. His sermon urged against the folly of pursuing wealth and cited modern cases of wealth being misused. The message pleased congregants and drew attention to the dangers of wealth as a main aim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. T. McKnight
Renfrew
Penn
Covenanter Church
Second United Presbyterian Church
McKnight
Second Church
Wanted to Trade for a Second Hand Buggy
A near new Meade bicycle is offered for trade for a good second hand baby buggy. Contact George Peck at phone 511.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Peck
Case for Veils Describes a satin sachet case with net storage use
A dainty veil or hair net case can be made from three quarters of a yard of satin cotton wadding and china silk lining. Assemble by layering satin, wadding and lining, sewing edges, forming two eight inch pockets, and optionally binding with a ribbon. Fill pockets with sachet and, for gifts, cover with silk or cardboard. Nets kept in the case stay fresh longer.
Death by Self Inflicted Wound Shocks Keota Community
Claud Stattler of Keota aged with strong local ties died from a self inflicted rifle wound in Morris hardware store. He was last seen Saturday night after visiting a barber shop. a 22 rifle lay across his knees and a sheet covered the floor as he shot himself. Coroner's inquest ruled death accidental self inflicted rifle wound. He leaves mother and brother Warren Stattler. grandfather J F Stoutner attributed cause to whiskey. father died under unclear circumstances years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Claud Stattler
Morris Hardware
Morris
Stattler
J. F. Stoutner
Washington County
Warren Stattler
Squire Gilbert
Ralph Hamilton
S. Moritz
George Holmes
Mr. Stattler
Learning to Walk
An infant under one year should not be forced to walk. by eleven months many stand or take steps. Use tender restraints to prevent injuries from falls and a leading strap to guide and protect the child as walking develops.
Big Hail Storm Extends Far Beyond City Limits
A Friday hail storm widened beyond initial estimates, reaching from north of the city to Riverside and beyond. At Riverside hail fell in great numbers and was very large, with stones almost as big as eggs. If winds had been stronger, window damage would have been severe. As of yesterday evening hail remained scattered, coating the ground in places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Jury Deliberates in Grosscup Versus Cannon Case
In District Court this afternoon the arguments of counsel concluded and the jury took the case for verdict. The following case, Elmer Jones versus William Sutherland, alleges assault and battery with damages sought at 1500 dollars. Jones claims Sutherland assaulted him on December 13, 1907 causing injuries and disability. Attorneys Eicher Livingston represent plaintiffs while S W and J L Brookhart defend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grosscup
Cannon
Elmer Jones
William Sutherland
Jones
Sutherland
Eicher & Livingston
S. W. and
J. L. Brookhart
Presbyterians Annual Congregation Meeting Notice
Members are urged to attend the annual meeting on Wednesday evening April 1st to elect officers hear reports and transact church business. A social and supper will follow the meeting at 7 30 prompt. Win Smouse president invites all church members and congregation to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eod
Win Smouse
In the Home Features for Comfortable Living
An open fire adds happiness to a home and readable books lie about for easy access. A softly shaded low light aids reading and sewing in the living room. Comfortable chairs are essential, while stiff furniture and loud papers should be avoided. A family friendly carpet beats a pristine one. Tobacco smoke and dust vary. homes thrive on cheerfulness, love, and mutual accommodation rather than constant cleanliness.
Nursery Dishes with Fairy Story Figures
Nursery dishes designed for children feature porcelain mugs bowls and plates with girls and boys in today’s costumes. The plain ground colors range from cream to yellowish brown and white, with borders or large character panels. Kids enjoy milk served in cream colored mugs showing a fairy story girl and guessing the stories that fit the characters.
To Curl Hair Quickly With Damp Newspaper Cylinders
To curl hair quickly clean and oil free, part hair, run a damp not wet comb through, and roll loosely around a perfect newspaper cylinder. Pin ends. leave to set for about thirty minutes. The secret is only to barely dampen the hair as excess moisture slows drying.
Local News Briefs From Frey’s And Nearby Railcar Stops
Best photos at Frey’s. Harry Nutt left for Winfield this morning. James Wilson rode the Firefly today. Vienna offers the largest candy assortment in the city. Mrs Art McCuley traveled to Rock Island. Ira Sproul was eastbound on the Rock Island. Will Scannel arrived from Fairfield and left for Muscatine. Mrs Harry Nutt visited Keota. Mrs H M Moffet returns home after a stay with Shellabarger. Fred Van Sickle from Oskaloosa spent Sunday here. W H Butterfield returns from Chicago on business. Mrs D W Wolf visiting the McElwain home returns home. Minnie Stewart from Richland heads to Ainsworth for a few days. Dudley Crone of Keota and Otto Dede of Oskaloosa were Sunday visitors. Mrs Newton Whetstine arrives from Haskins and continues to Keota after Claud Statler’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Art McCuley
Rock Island
Will Scannel
Fairfield
Muscatine
Harry Nutt
Keota
Dudley Crone
Otto Dede
Oskaloosa
Newton Whetstine
Haskins
Claud Statler
Foley's Honey and Tar Pharmacy Card
A druggist refund policy certifies Foley's Honey and Tar as a cough remedy. It claims to stop coughs heal lungs and prevent serious cold complications including pneumonia and consumption. Mentions a yellow package and no opiates. Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Davis arrives from Eldon to visit friend in city
Chas. F. Davis, a student in the S. U. I., arrived last evening from Eldon and spent the night in the city with his friend Bert Dixon. This morning he left for Lowaz City. Party seeking papering or painting may call 554 Red or 493 Black Keyes & Dewees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. F. Davis
Eldon
Bert Dixon
Lowaz City
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cook & Sherman
Claude Stattler
H. F. Steck
Baby
J. J. McKeone
Contractor
Obuilder
Frey
Winfield
Johnson's Bakery
James Wilson
Royal Market
Ira Sproul
H. M. Moffet
Shellabarger
Fred van Sickle
W. H. Butterfield
Chicago
D. W. Wolf
A. N. McElwain
Minnie Stewart
Richland
Ainsworth
Lemmon
Pharmacy
Nigola
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