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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1909
Page
4
Marie Berg, employed in the family of Charles Peterson, was fatally burned when tar placed on a gas stove to heat for roof repair exploded. The incident occurred in Sioux City Iowa on May 4.
An Atchison man married five years describes daily mirror fights with his wife over dressing. He tallies 5475 hair checks, wife tilts mirrors for outfits, and after buying a chiffonier both mirrors are used. in a final quarrel he rams brushes at the mirrors and leaves in anger.
A patient visits his doctor in a state of anxiety. The patient claims to have all the disease symptoms the doctor has. The doctor confesses fear about not being able to cure it, sparking a humorous exchange from Harper's Weekly.
Elder sister teases in a Chicago News item about a new beau whose manners resemble a street car conductor. Little Helen recalls he asked a girl her age, prompting a lighthearted domestic exchange.
The Royal Neighbors plan a regular evening gathering in the hall with all members urged to attend. May Campbell hosted a Saturday afternoon party at her home one and one half miles north of the city for her thirteenth birthday, featuring games and gifts. Refreshments were served. guests praised the young hostess and wished her many happy returns.
Twe Seniors of the Academy were entertained at the Benjamin Cherry home for the third social before graduation. Miss Nora Corette and Miss Mary Cherry provided music. Phonograph music added to the evening and refreshments were served before guests departed hoping for more gatherings.
The Missionary society of the Baptist church meets at Mrs John Jay s residence with Mrs W M Bartholomew leading the exercises.
The Fortnightly club literary department met last evening with Miss Lucy Meacham. Officers chosen for the coming year include Leader Miss Laura Noyes Assistant leader Miss Minnie Conner and Treasurer Miss Mide Lewis.
Robt. H. Fulton and Margaret Fleming marked their 50 year union with a family gathering at their city home yesterday. Twenty five relatives and friends attended a banquet with gifts including a gold headed cane and gold spectacles. Mrs Fleming aunt Rebecca Fleming, age ninety, joined the festivities alongside the couple’s children and daughters in law aiding as caterers. Robert Fulton born August 1, 1829 in Butler County Pennsylvania and Margaret Fleming born July 13, 1837 in Allegheny County Pennsylvania, were married by their pastor Rev.
Henry Woods formerly of Canton Indiana, now living with son P Woods at 527 South Avenue, died this afternoon at seventy six. Survivors include three sons Arthur Woods Pella Iowa W E Woods Bentley Illinois and Mrs Fred Williams Lewistown Illinois. Funeral at 2 PM tomorrow from P C Woods home with Rev A M Smith officiating. interment Elm Grove cemetery.
Alex Loughridge a longtime city resident died Sunday May 2 at Little River Kansas from paralysis His widow Mrs Orville Abbey daughter of Mr Loughridge left for Little River Sunday night The Conjurer Confesses notes that true magic relies on deliberate motions and actor like presentation per David Devant.
Mrs. Catherine Swick of 608 North Avenues will lay cement walks around her home and repaint the exterior this spring, city notices indicate.
The Royal Market promotes a wide selection of fresh fish including Cat, Buffalo, Carp, Croppies, Perch, Halibut, Norway Mackerel, White Fish and Cod. Also stocked are canned salmon, sardines, kippered herring, assorted pickles, spiced peaches, melons, mangoes, and bacon and hams from corn fed Washington County.
New York May 4 Two men were to Gouverneur hospital and ten arrested after clashes during the bakers strike on the east side. Schulem Rubenstein attacked Michael Novak’s restaurant over bread without the union label. Novak’s wife fractured his skull with a sugar bowl. Nathan Fryer and Samuel Broklower bakery owners were assaulted. Broklower hospitalized. Suspects were detained.
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