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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1909
Page
5
The forecast for Iowa calls for showers tonight and on Wednesday with a warmer spell tonight. The item notes typical regional weather expectations without extra details.
Frey, a well known photographer, travels to Waterloo today to attend state photographers' association meetings. In his absence, Mrs. Frey will manage the gallery and assist the public.
Our coal business has seen steady year by year growth through conscientious handling of all assigned work. We remain ready to serve and invite new customers to try us, assuring continued reliability and customer loyalty.
Iowa Gas and Electric announces a major upgrade to gas mains around the square and leading streets to equalize pressure and improve reliability. The project includes 1300 feet of 6 inch, 4000 feet of 4 inch, and 6000 feet of 2 inch mains, with completion expected in about eight weeks and price reductions already made. The plan aims to double gas consumption in Washington and extend service to the city’s far ends, including Samuel Anderson and Col. S W Brookhart residences.
Washington Academy sets its commencement on Thursday evening May 13 1909 with seats at Lemmon's pharmacy on Wednesday morning at 25 cents. The program includes invocations addresses solos orations readings essays poems and diploma presentations by Principal R D Daugherty. Teachers and students named include Rev U S Smith Prof H F Funck M Ethel Nagley Lena Maxell J Merle Eckles Nora Corette Blanche Helmick Thompson L Brookhart Raymond Boyer and Rev I W Williamson. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co advertise Foley's Kidney Remedy for nervous exhaustion and kidney trouble claiming health restoration.
Pittsburg May 11 Convicted kidnaping Willie Whitla at Sharon Pa in March James H Boyle and his wife Helen Boyle were sent to the Western penitentiary Boyle to life imprisonment she to 25 years Boyle issued a signed statement detailing his version of the case linking Harry Forker of Sharon to murder and a bundle of letters Boyle claims Forker paid him to keep quiet He also says Dan Shay was present and that Forker offered money for silence Whitla denies the alleged confession
E A McFarland was a passenger for Oskaloosa last evening where he is spending a few days.
A joint Academy banquet brought together faculty seniors and juniors with Toastmaster Thompson Brookhart leading stories and toasts. Iowa City groom Thomas Machovee and Emma Vesely wed at St James church with plans for a western wedding tour. Clara Meyer hosted J.C. K guests at a mock wedding night with Eva Beard and others in attendance.
Young people gathered at the Shenefelt residence on West Washington Street for a birthday surprise. The evening included humor games and music with a two course luncheon served by Bee Shenefelt and Ruth Gibson late in the night.
About twenty friends met at his north city home for a social evening with music and a fine time. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Haze Maxwell and Miss May Campbell during the event.
The King's Heralds convene tomorrow afternoon at four o'clock with Cora Teeter to discuss church activities and plans.
J F Doty of West Liberty was found shot to death in his store at 6 am. A revolver lay beside him. No robbery suspected. Doty, about 53, left a wife and two daughters, one at the University of Chicago and one at the local high school. cause under inquiry.
Local notes report commencement events Thursday evening at the Graham Academy. Mrs KE Dusenberry of West Chester visited Washington, and Miss Jessie Walker of Ainsworth traveled through town en route to Crawfordsville. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea advertised at 35 cents from Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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