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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1907

Page

4

Death of Meta Hinsch in Davenport

Meta Hinsch of Davenport died at 6 30 am after a brief scarlet fever illness at her parents home 1226 Arlington avenue She was 20 born February 7 1890 in Guttenberg Iowa and attended Davenport High School She leaves parents three brothers Hugo Maurice Van Buren and sister Frances Funeral services at Oakdale tomorrow at 4 pm conducted by Rev Bianche privately chosen by the family

Hinsch Davenport Miss Hinsch Martha Brindley Meta Hinch Paul Hinsch Arlington Avenue Guttenberg Iowa

Funeral for Frank Jugenheimer Held by Family

The funeral of the late Frank Jugenheimer was held from his father William Jugenheimer’s residence yesterday afternoon at 1 50. Rev. George D. Rogers conducted the services. Floral offerings were beautiful. The deceased’s band accompanied the procession to Elm Grove cemetery. Pallbearers were Charles Ragan Norman Burrell Chas Dodd William Jugenheimer Jr Louis Jugenheimer and William Zeigler. Interment followed at Elm Grove cemetery.

Frank Jugenheimer William Jugenheimer George D. Rogers Charles Ragan Norman Burrell Chas Dodd William Jugenheimer, Jr Louis Jugenheimer William Zeigler Elm Grove Cemetery

Medical notes on disease prevention and serum trials

Sage tea said to prevent perspiration after fever. The England record of no hydrophobia deaths since 1902 is cited as an example of prevention. A cerebrospinal fever serum is prepared under Professor Kolle in Bern. Trials in Alsace Silesia Belfast and Glasgow show it harmless and promising if given early, though more evidence is needed.

England Professor Kolle University of Berne Alsace Silesia Belfast Glasgow

Adriatic Sets Sail From Liverpool to New York

The White Star steamer Adriatic departed Liverpool bound for New York. The ship measures 725 feet in length with a gross tonnage of 25 000 and offers accommodations for about 8 000 passengers.

Liverpool White Star Line New York

Queen Gives Birth to Heir in Madrid

The Queen of Spain today gave birth to a boy named Alfonso who becomes heir to the Spanish throne. The birth sparks widespread rejoicing across Spain.

Madrid Spain The Evening Journal Afonso

Pleasant social evening with Miss Norton and Blue Belles

Miss Dollie Norton hosted a pleasant evening at West Second street with the Blue Belles music and games. An impromptu wedding provided amusement and refreshments were served by Miss Norton. The Academy shorthand and typewriting class 1906 reunion walked to the woods west of town for a packed picnic supper. The Missionary circle of the First United Presbyterian church met with Mrs. Rev. W. O. Fisher and admitted two new members Blanche Gordon and Leanna Galloway, adopting programs for the year.

Academy Claim First United Presbyterian Church W. O. Fisher Blanche Gordon Leanna Galloway

Mayer entertains friends with games and luncheon

Mics Orba Mayer hosted a gathering last evening with several friends. The group played party games and enjoyed a light luncheon together.

Mics Orba Mayer

Birthday Surprise for Miss Lillian Minick

About twelve of Miss Lillian Minick's friends gathered last evening to celebrate her birthday. The event featured games, music, and pleasant refreshments.

Rogers celebrate twelfth wedding anniversary with friends

Last evening the Rev and Mrs G D Rogers hosted about twenty five friends for a social evening at their home. A piece mentions Mr Barden and Phil Bratton traveling by car to Brighton yesterday afternoon and several local residents shopping in the city today. Katherine Hopengardner leaves for Brighton to assume nurse duties while Mabel Hopkinson and several others register at the Rest Room.

G. D. Rogers Rogers Mr. Barden Phil Bratton Brighton

Washington Telephone Co Buys Cable for Recon

The Washington Telephone Co purchases 33 550 feet of cable from National Conduit and Cable Co for city reconstruction. FB Switzer of Muscatine aided measurements. 800 phones in use will gain direct drops from the cable, reducing cross talk and lightning risk as summer work proceeds. Total cost about 10 009.

Washington Telephone Company National Conduit and Cable Co Hastings N. Y United States FB. Switzer Muscatine Iowa

Samuel James Sentenced Five Years In Lee County Penitentiary

A letter from Lee County Attorney confirms Samuel James, arrested in Keokuk for attempted swindling on a fictitious Mrs Bod en property purchase, was sentenced to five years with credit for four months and a half. He will serve about four years seven and a half months under the alias Jesse J Young.

A. J. Dawson Lee County Samuel James Jesse J. Young W. G. Blood

Election Order for 2nd Lieut. Co. D 54th Iowa

Armory Co D of the 54th Regiment Indiana National Guard announces an election to be held May 15 1907 between 7 and 9 PM at Washington Iowa. Commanded by 1st Lieutenant J H Steck the election follows Special Order No 12 and Order No 3.

Funeral Services for Howard Carter Held in Washington

The funeral for Howard Carter took place yesterday from his southwest Washington home. A second service was held at Hickory Grove Church, five miles north of Mount Pleasant, followed by interment in Hickory Grove Cemetery.

Howard Carter Washington Hickory Grove Church Mt. Pleasant Hickory Grove Cemetery

Hurry Funerals Highlight Strains of Modern Death Rites

An undertaker recalls rush funeral requests in New York driven by travel plans and family disputes. A woman sought immediate burial to avoid delaying an European voyage while an aunt’s death stirred concern over a will. A man wanted his mother-in-law sent south for a function, and one family kept a vigil with hired staff, sparking unease over decorum.

Europe

Arlington tragedy at New Auburn ends in double death

In New Auburn Arlington Minn on May 10 Harry Dresser 33 shot and killed his friend Arch Kiemer 13 after the boy refused to join a fishing trip. Dresser then killed himself dying thirty minutes later. The incident is believed a case of mental disturbance. In Louisville on May 10 a fire at Callahan and Sons flour mills destroyed the grain elevator. Captain Martin Joyce suffered a serious arm injury while attempting to break in a window.

Arlington Minn New Auburn Here Harry Dresser Arch Kiemer Dresser Young Riemer Louisville Callahan & Sons Martin Joyce

One of Those Parlor Matches Accident at Stable

Nashville Ind May 10 Dick Wilson the noted horseman was burned when a match head cracked off and fell between two toes as he started a gas fire in his room. The injury will keep him out of training for several days at the stable.

Nashville Ind Dick Wilson

Town barber added county truancy duties in Newcastle

Chiries Pearson, Newcastle, Indiana, combines work as town barber and postmaster with a new role as county truancy officer. Appointed by county commissioners to succeed John A. Roberts, Pearson can serve an entire family by delivering mail, shaving the husband, and rounding up the son from the red schoolhouse hockey game.

Newcastle Ind Chiries Pearson Cadiz Vearssa Pearson John A. Roberts Kennard Little Red School

Baseball scores from Chicago May tenth highlights

Baseball scores recap lists results across leagues including Boston 4 over Cincinnati 3 in Boston, Detroit 3 over Boston 2, Cleveland 5 over New York 2, St. Louis 4 over Washington, Chicago 6 over Philadelphia, and multiple Western and Association matchups with cities Milwaukee Minneapolis Kansas City St Paul Toledo Sioux City Des Moines Pueblo Omaha Lincoln plus omaha-lincoln 4 2 and other scores.

Chicago Boston Cincinnati New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland St. Louis Washington Association Milwaukee Trousville Minneapolis Columbus Kansas City Indianapolis St. Paul Toledo Pueblo Denver Sioux City Des Moines Omaha Lincoln

Street Car and Train Crash in Lexington

Lexington May 10 report a street car and a Chesapeake and Ohio passenger train collision injured ten persons. Motorman William Wells was killed or seriously hurt as the street car apparently ran out of control.

Lexington Wiliam Wells Chesapeake and Ohio Louisville

Also Mentioned on This Page

STECK Line’of Jewelry H. F. Steck Meta Hinsch Miss Meta Medical Notes J. W. Klotz Pearl Columbus Junction Katherine Hopengardner Mabel Hopkinson West Chester Herman Twinam Crawfordsville Richard Donaldson Bently Thompson Ainsworth T. Minick & Son Washington Telephone Co James Washington National Bank Washington, Iowa Indiana G.C. Roscoe North Side Prius H. Knecht Tailor Kelly Simplex Mason Transfer & Storage
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