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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1909

Page

5

Weather forecast for Iowa and outlook for Sunday

Special to the Evening Journal reports unsettled and colder weather today with rain in the east and south and frost in the northwest. Sunday will be partly cloudy and colder in the east portion. An ad for Foley's Kidney Remedy from Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co promotes kidney and bladder support.

Washington, D. C Evening Journal Iowa Foley Lemmon’s Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co

Annual Wallace School contest honors announced

Phoebe Maxwell won first with a D A R contest on Robert Morris in the High school auditorium in front of a large audience. Walter Meek took second and Roxie Kyle third as judges noted fine effort and historical study.

Robert Morris Marguerite Wallace Ruth Wilson W. R. Sawhill Columbia Nellie Sharp Malcolm Dowell Eunice Acheson Marjorie Hebner Phoebe Maxwell Mabel Marsh Tenting Tonight Charlotte Carson Walter Meek Alma Humston Robert Brinton Roxie Kyle Glee Club America Wallace School Heights School South School A. H. Wallace A.S. Smith Mort Keeley Pup

Anderson & Wilson Coal Prospects Steady Growth

Our coal business has grown year after year through steady effort and reliable service. We remain in good shape to serve customers with consistent care and invite new clients to try us for dependable results.

Fortnightly Club Guest Night Features Music and Readings

The Fortnightly club held a guest night at Mrs J B Crooks home with many members and invited guests. A primarily musical program included readings by Mrs Crooks and Miss Myrta Jeffrey, plus numerous vocal and instrumental numbers. Refreshments followed with small musical sentiments on each plate.

Fortnightly Club J. B. Crooks Schamans Myrta Jeffrey Washington Crooks

Mrs Whittaker Praised As Royal Entertainers At Home

Miss Laura Noyes hosted a small gathering of young ladies on East Main Street last evening. Music and clever contests provided entertainment and refreshments were served during the enjoyable hours.

Laura Noyes East Main Street Georgia Young West Jefferson Street

Entertaining Evening at Harry Whittaker’s North City Home

The Whittaker country home hosted about sixty five friends and neighbors from the city and area for a festive evening. Music opened the night, followed by dancing that lasted into the early morning hours. Elegant refreshments were served late, and guests departed at dawn.

Harry Whittaker

Covenanter Church Social Honors Guthries Before Departure

The Covenanter church held a parlor social last evening for Mrs. A. M. Guthrie and her daughter Miss Agnes who are preparing to leave. About forty guests attended and light refreshments were served as the gathering concluded.

Covenanter Church A. M. Guthrie Agnes

Bible department meets at Fort nightly club Monday

The Bible department of the Fort nightly club will meet Monday after noon at 2:30 with Mrs. F. L. Wilson.

Bible Department F. L. Wilson

Ainsworth Seniors Banquet at J A Marsh Home

The Ainsworth High seniors held a banquet at the J A Marsh home with music and speaking as entertainment. A four course luncheon was served and gold watch fobs were presented to Professor Van Houten and Miss Colthurst.

Ainsworth High School J. A. Marsh Professor van Houten Colthurst

Standard Bearers Meet At Miss Warner Home

The Standard Bearers will meet Monday afternoon at 4 15 with Miss Gladys Warner at her home on the Heights.

Gladys Warner the Heights

Another Black Hand Crime Strikes Chicago Dent Manufacturer

Milano Zagone, a wealthy dent manufacturer, narrowly escaped death before, was shot in the temple while seated in a brother in law's saloon. He is reported dying at the police hospital as authorities investigate a fresh Black Hand assault.

Chicago Milano Zagone

Four Victims in Armory Accident Face Possible Death

In Seattle during a May athletic meet a balcony railing broke causing a fall of spectators. Four of sixty injured are in critical condition: Edwin O Neill, Cecil Thornton, Marion F Loomis, and John Murray.

Seattle May New State Armory Edwin O' Neill Cecil Thornton Marion F. Loomis John Murray

Northeast Iowa Press Association Holds Banquet

Charles City Iowa May 8 the North east Iowa Press association closed with a banquet ceremony announcing new officers President Bernard of Vinton Eagle Vice President J W Jarnagin Cedar Falls Record and Secretary H J Green Decorah Public Opinion

Charles City Northeast Iowa Press Association Bernard Or Vinton Eagle J. W. Jarnagin Cedar Falls Record H. J Green Decorah Public Opinion

Battle With Moonshiners Near Hugo Ends in Deputy Marshal's Death

In a clash near Turkey Creek, United States Deputy Marshal Lou Holden was killed as a posse battled moonshiners. The outlaws were routed, three moonshiners were captured after heavy gunfire.

Hugo Okla Turkey Creek United States Lou Holden

Two Drown as Boat Capsizes in Wabash River

Terre Haute Indiana May 8 Ben Fuller and Mrs Cora Tomlinson drowned when a motor boat carrying them capsized in a windstorm on the Wabash River.

Terre Haute Ind Ben Fuller Cora Tomlinson Wabash River

Tragic Poisoning Death Of Child In Iowa Township

Orville Spicer three years old the son of Mr and Mrs J J Spicer of Coon Valley township died after drinking tincture of stromonium from a bottle. Local authorities report the accident occurred in Sac City Iowa on May 8. The child was found unconscious and died shortly after at the home.

Sac City Orville J. J. Spicer Coon Valley Township

Fall From Bed Proves Fatal

Anthony Riger, a post office clerk in New Orleans, died after falling from his bed last night. His neck was broken in the incident.

New Orleans Anthony Riger Post Office

Nevada Town Scorched by Explosion

Pioneer Nevada May description: a wire reports an explosion that burned twenty five buildings in Pioneer. estimated losses reach fifty thousand dollars and authorities investigate cause and damage across the town.

Nevada Pioneer Nev

Char Hays Opens Ice Cream Factory Near Burlington

Chas Hays began ice cream manufacturing in a new plant beside the Burlington depot. Not at full capacity yet, he will expand once equipment is installed. A boiler powers a steam engine planned for later, currently a gasoline engine provides power. Boiler steam sterilizes cream cans to ensure sanitary shipping.

Chas. Hays Burlington

Great Western Picture at Star Tonight

The Girl and the Outlaw plays at the Star tonight in a single screening.

the Star the Star Tonight

Cleaning and Pressing and Local Notices

Cleaning and pressing services at Shellabarger's Pantatorium and the Q Outlaw at the Star to Cream sponge and cakes. Hobson and Gove offer diamond price and quality comparisons. Mrs. W. A. Patterson and daughter Mary visit at the McCulley home. Mrs. Rev. S. K. Coates learns of Byron Martham's death in Parsons Kansas and will travel there. Miss Bessie Curran recovering from Iowa City operation, not returning until Monday.

Hobson & Gove W. A. Patterson Mary Winfield J. P. McCulley S. K. Coates Byron Martham Parsons Kansas Pacific Coast Rock Island Seattle Wash U. S. National Guard Association Los Angeles Cal Northern Baptist Convention Portland Ore National Association of Retail Grocers of the United States National Association National Educational Association Denver Colo Epworth League Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks National Irrigation Congress Spokane Grand Army of the Republic Salt Lake City Utah Independent Order of Odd Fellows S. F. Boyd Davenport H. W. Russell Washington

Accident injures Kalona horse exhibitor at sale

L. N. Troyer, in charge of several horses for Marbourg and Helwick, was kicked under the chin by a horse at Kalona yesterday. The wound measured about one and a half inches but is expected to heal in a few days after a painful, narrow escape from a more serious injury.

L. N. Troyer Kalona Marbourg & Helwick

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