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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1909
Page
4
Adrian Ga woman LeNna V Henry reports relief from a female weakness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad promotes the remedy as a safe alternative to surgery and offers confidential, free advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
James Boyle was convicted of kidnaping Willie Whitla after a brief trial in Mercer Pennsylvania. The jury found him guilty with no defense offered. Mrs. Boyle stood trial for aiding and abetting, with testimony outlining the abduction from Sharon to Cleveland and multiple witnesses placing Boyle with the suspect group.
Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs to hold May 19 to 21 convention in Davenport with delegates from most counties. Activities include river excursions dances receptions and dinners and an inspection of Rock Island arsenal. Music day led by Mrs T O Swiney of Davenport with events at Turner Hall.
The Iowa gathering features the octet of Women voices with contralto Mrs Swiney and soprano Grace Ames of Davenport, plus Berlin trained Miss Bergbot Aalrud and baritone Walter ta of Burlington. Instrumentalists include Olga Schmidt and Mrs Frederick Weyer as the Harmonie chorus of forty, directed by Miss Louise St John Westervelt. The Davenport Harmonie society, active since 1875, joins a roster of noted instructors and performers from Rock Island and Chicago for Friday night May 21 events.
Witnesses on the stand offered testimony that aligned with prior statements, each tale neatly fitting into the established narrative. The synchronized accounts reinforced the overall version of events presented in court.
Canon Arthur W. Behrens Chaplain of St Alban s school for boys in Galesburg Illinois 35 years old took carbolic acid and died He had been in ill health and feared insanity or paralysis
Mrs I P Farris of East Washington Street entertained today in honor of Mrs Madden of Bridgewater Iowa and Mrs Emma Mason of Virginia. The occasion marked longtime friendship and schoolmate ties among the ladies.
The members of the G. T. club will be guests of Miss Emma Mc Chesney at 302 South Second Avenue this evening.
The D A R sponsored contest for seventh and eighth graders is set for this evening at 8 in the high school auditorium. The program, titled The Financier of the American Revolution, invites all to attend with no admission charge.
Messrs Bert Dixon Earl Corbin Boyd Berdo Fred Steck Joe Mck hinney and John Bailey and the Misses Jessie Laffer Ruth Winter Elizabeth Keener Dora Clapper Jeanette Cherry and Vera Rogers drove to Box Springs last evening and enjoyed a moonlight picnic.
Mr and Mrs R P Lewis hosted a dozen friends at a 6 oclock dinner last evening for Mrs Ella Madden of Bridgewater Clarksburg West Virginia. A delightful dinner was served by Mrs Dicken caterer. Mr and Mrs Wm Blair hosted a noon dinner yesterday for Mesdames Madden and Mason and Mr and Mrs W P Wells hosted today at noon.
Sixty ladies gathered yesterday afternoon from 3 to 6 at Mrs. Smith home on West Main Street. Guests were received in groups by Mrs. Smith and Mrs. John McCartney and enjoyed a flower garden display of jonquils narcissuses and hyacinths before refreshments in the dining room hosted by Mrs. L. S. Patterson Mrs. Orville Elder and Miss Gertrude Smith.
Arrangements set for General Epke Rolf De Wall to address the Presbyterian church next Monday evening about his Boer exile background. The noted exofficer and gospel minister is expected to draw interest from Washington residents for his lecture on his experiences and perspectives.
A letter from Marie Hill Boise correspondent reveals a city drive to promote Boise. The method requires every resident young and old to write letters praising the city, a scheme that shows local enthusiasm and civic pride.
Sam Manatt of Kalona arrived this morning after a month long visit in Stratford Texas and various other states and will depart for home tomorrow morning.
Chas. J. Winter has opened a new real estate office over Blair's store and just received a new suit of fine office furniture. Mr. and Mrs. David Love of Ainsworth were in the city shopping today.
Richmond businessman John F. Eagle and Noble resident Mrs. Joe Roth shopped in the city today. West Chester couple Mr. and Mrs. Crayne called on R. T. McCall, who remains in critical condition. Des Moines visit returns by Mrs. Frank Sage and son Robert. Titus residents Misses Besse and Maybelle Johnson registered at the Rest Room. California visitor Mrs O H Williamson and her son stay with A T Burris family.
New Haven Conn May 7 Robert A Taft Yale 10 son of President Taft has been chosen president of the university debating association.
Miss Mena Johnson of Monmouth visits friends in the city. Fair store receives a new coat of paint. Mr and Mrs Wm Carden of Winfield visit J A Carden and Mrs L L Vernon in Fairfield returns home. Mr and Mrs Ira Bowman travel to Cedar Falls to visit daughter Nellie. Mrs Frank McElroy travels to Brighton to stay with sister Mrs Fred Werner. The high school botany class led by Prof H E Case explores the woods for specimens. James Warner and James Work return from Davenport after attending Home Guards meeting.
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