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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1909
Page
7
Actor James K Hackett filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in New York on May 10, listing liabilities of 126457 dollars. His wife Mary Mannering Hackett holds the largest claim at 60000 dollars, with Daniel Hanna claiming 10000 dollars on a loan.
In Chicago on July 10 Mrs. Mollie Rath a widow and her fifteen year old son were burned to death as a blaze destroyed two frame buildings. Neighbors could not reach them and the families were driven from their homes.
Winchester Indiana readers share relief after using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound for menstrual symptoms. Mrs May Deal credits the remedy after a few bottles, praising its effects and urging other women to seek guidance from Mrs Pinkham at Lynn Massachusetts.
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania six men two women and a child drowned when a rowboat capsized on the Susquehanna. A witness blamed deep oar strokes and shifting seats as the craft filled and toppled. Police hunt the river as bodies drift downstream.
A Macon boy was sent to a grocery for bacon and later attended a vaudeville show with his mother giving him a shaking. The item reflects a light local anecdote from Chicago News.
A Washington Star column reflects on pursuing modest goals and finding comfort in simple plans amidst a quiet life. The piece hints at unseen guards or vigilant figures, yet centers on personal resolve and unspoken protection.
The Washington South school team defeated Ainsworth 17 to 1 last Saturday on Ainsworth grounds in an easy win. Max Kurtz catcher E Schenefelt pitcher C Clapper shortstop D McLaughlin fielder G Crawford Moothart and R McCarty first second and third basemen. This was the season opener and the team plans to play nearby town school teams this summer.
The May issue of the Washington Telephone Directory is now ready for distribution. Patrons can obtain a copy by calling the telephone office. The book aids subscribers and operators as numbers change rapidly in six months, improving service.
Local stores promote Spring jackets shirts and waists with sales and specials at Bowmans and Dougherty Bros. Visitors include Mrs C A Carson Miss Emma Pebler and Miss Margaret Conn from nearby towns. Rev J W Vaughn ill in Dubuque Mercy Hospital. Florence Glenn visits Parsons College and sings at First United Presbyterian service.
Feather and wooddusters headline the Fair with a one fourth jacket sale at Bowman's and Monarch Shirts 75 cents from Dougherty Bros. Local residents Havre Keota Winfield and West Chester travelers visit or pass through while a free fraternalism lecture by the Brotherhood of American Yeomen is announced for 3 PM at the A. O. U. W. hall.
The new remedy Root Juice is rapidly drawing universal interest across the state. It is praised for soothing and strengthening the stomach liver kidneys and bowels with quick effects. Fort Wayne police officer John K. Stevens testifies to kidney and bladder recovery after using the product. Priced at one dollar per bottle or three for two dollars and a half, it is sold at Lemmon's drug store with many cures reportedly achieved in recent months.
A busy event day includes croquet sets on display at The Fair and a business call by K G Mason in Fairfield. Monarch Shirts priced 74 cents run as a limited offer by Dougherty Bros. Mrs. R. M. Junkin visited Keota over Sunday while Mrs. Walter Palmeter travels home from Bushnell Illinois. A local ball team of South school students traveled to Ainsworth to play the public school team in the afternoon.
Morning Sun passenger Reverend W. R. Sawhill conducted services while traveling Saturday evening and returned home today after attending The Fair event.
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