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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1909

Page

4

Unveiling of Mahaska Statue Draws Iowa Red Men

Oskaloosa Iowa May 12 The statue of Chief Mahaska given by J G Edmundson of Des Moines to Mahaska county was unveiled before a large Red Men gathering. Major John F Lacey spoke as ceremonies led by the Improved Order of Red Men. Mahaska, an Ioway chief who befriended whites, was murdered in 1834 on Nodaway river banks.

Oskaloosa Mahaska J. G. Edmundson Des Moines Mahaska County Iowa John F. Lacey Nodaway River

Knights of Columbus Convene in Iowa City

Iowa City hosts the state Knights of Columbus convention with welcome addresses and organizational business. Officers to be elected including state deputy with candidates ex Mayor McConologue Mason City and T F Griffin Sioux City.

Iowa City The Knights of Columbus McConologue Mason City T. F. Griffin Sioux City

Baseball Scores From Latest League Day Across Cities

National League games featured Cincinnati over Boston 10 8 with strong hitting and errors noted. Philadelphia defeated Pittsburgh 13 7 as Foxen Standyke Dooin and Gibson paced the scoring. Chicago edged New York 9 4 behind Brown Moran Wiltie Meg. St Louis beat Brooklyn 13 7 with Sallee Bresnahan and Bergen delivering. American League results show Chicago 5 9 6 etc as Washton team triumphed. St Louis won 2 2 as Powell Stephens and Coombs contributed. Cleveland beat Boston 5 11 2 in a final that included Liebhardt Wright Ci cotte Arellanes and Spencer. Detroit topped New York 8 58 in a high scoring tilt. Omaha ran past Topeka 14 7 with Parson Lower and Wendling among prominent hitters.

Boston R.H.E Cincinnati Ewing Campbell McLean Ferguson New York Brown Moran Wiltie Meg Chicago R.h.le Washton Smith and Sullivan Burns Liebhardt Wright Clarke Cicotte Arellanes Spencer Detroit Brockett, Schmidt Kleinow Sweeney Willetts Donovan Star

Americans Reportedly Kidnapped Near Agadir Morocco

A Tangier dispatch to the Daily Telegraph says Americans touring Mogador have been carried off by natives near Agadir. Mogador lies about 125 miles from Tangier. Agadir is the southern Moroccan port near Cape Chir.

London Tangier Daily Telegraph Mogador Morocco Agadir Santa Cruz Cape Chir

Brandenburg Waives Extradition In Cleveland Article Case

San Francisco May 12 Brandenburg the newspaper man and magazine writer charged with grand larceny over an article said to be by Grover Cleveland waived extradition and will return east without resistance. The habeas corpus writ was dismissed.

Brandenburg San Francisco Broughter Brandenburg Grover Cleveland

Academy literary society program closes term with varied acts

The Academy literary societies held an open session in the chapel featuring a piano solo by Miss Larson a parody by Miss Porter an Africa oration by Hi Mc Cleary a duet by Clyde Kerr and Wil Helm diploma presentations to Magnet and Auroras editors prophecies jokes and a play That Rascal Pat with Pat portrayed by Cloyce Kerr and others The event showed thoughtful student work and the upcoming commencement is set for tomorrow evening in the opera house Other notices include P E O Chapter 1 meeting St James choir dinner Fraternal Aid gathering a Geo H Paul Co picnic and a St James Sewing circle meeting

Academy Academy Chapel Larson Martha Porter Antony Caesar Hi McCleary Africa Clyde Kerr Wil Helm Hill McCleary Ralph Bunce Minnie Jackson Stella Meek Rascal Pat Ralph Bunce Hill McCleary Cloyce Kerr Vessa Rickey Pat Opera House

Fortnightly club elects officers at Beamer home

The household economics department of the Fortnightly club met at Mrs. J. T. Beamer's home at 2:30 yesterday afternoon. Officers elected for the coming year include Mrs. J. A. McCall as leader, Mrs. John Bryson as assistant leader, and Mrs. J. L. Brookhart as secretary and treasurer. A three course luncheon was served by Mrs. Beamer. Out of town guests included Mrs. Rey, Lucas Apels and Miss Hutton.

J. T. Beamer J. A. McCall John Bryson J. L. Brookhart Beamer Rey Lucas Apels Miss Hutton

Methodist church group reports from Keota convention

The Standard Bearers of the Methodist church met at Miss Alice Meek home on North Marion avenue at 4. They used the time to hear reports from the missionary convention held at Keota last week. Miss Helen Morton, the local delegate, gave an engaging talk on the convention.

Methodist Church Alice Meek North Marion Avenue Keota Helen Morton

Regular meeting of KE 5S set for May 13 evening

The regular KE 5S meeting will be held Thursday May 13 at 8 oclock. Petitions to be acted upon and arrangements for inspection to be made. Members urged to be present.

Nora Dougherty Fraternal Aid

Miss Vera Rogers to entertain Rose Club tomorrow

Vera Rogers will entertain the Rose club at the event scheduled for tomorrow evening. The program features a selection of songs and light entertainment aimed at members and guests.

Vera Rogers Rose Club

Poinsettia Club Meets With Mrs Barnoske Thursday

The Poinsettia Club holds a meeting with Mrs Barnoske scheduled for Thursday, outlining plans and activities for the group.

The Poinsettia Club

Oskaloosa Candidate for Major Is Captain Bradbury

Captain John O C Bradbury of Company F, 54th Regiment Infantry I N G is presented as a candidate for major. He joined the old 3rd regiment and has served with the Oskaloosa company since 1900, nearly eleven years in the Guard. He advocates promotion by seniority and seeks only what is due, not favored advancement. He is cited as a good citizen, a fine soldier, and an able officer.

Oskaloosa Iowa 54Th Regiment Infantry John OC. Bradbury Bradbury 3Rd Regiment Kulp Davenport

Local travel and social notes from Fairfield area

Local brief lists several residents and visitors in Fairfield today. Joe Simerman, Miss Martina Swift, G. G. Sigler, Wm. Simpson, Mrs. D. L. Aughey, H. E. McCollum, A. N. McEwain, Lem Cherry and E. K. Adams are noted as business callers or passengers bound for Brighton, Thornburg, or Wellman for short visits or days away. An ad promotes Jamestown Faustina dress goods and serges, with pharmacy pitches for Foley's Urine Laxative from Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.

H. E. McCollum A. N. McEwain Lem Cherry Fairfield EK. E. Adams Thornburg Iowa Foley Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co

Grain and Provisions Market Rises on Kansas Nebraska Damage

Chicago May 11 wheat futures jump over one cent as damage reports from Kansas and Nebraska push prices higher. Corn oats and provisions also end strong with May and July contracts up. cash prices list No 2 hard red wheat at 1.27 per bushel and No 2 corn at 72 to 75 cents.

Chicago Kansas Nebraska Board of Trade

Cattle Hogs and Sheep Market Report From South Omaha

May 11 market data shows cattle receipts 4400 steady to strong with native steers at 5.00 to 6.75, cows and heifers 3.25 to 6.00, western steers 3.50 to 6.00, stockers 3.00 to 5.60, calves 3.25 to 6.75, bulls 3.00 to 5.25. Hogs receipts 6500 steady to stronger with heavy 7.10 to 7.25, mixed 6.95 to 7.05, light 6.80 to 7.16, pigs 5.00 to 6.50, bulk 6.90 to 7.10. Sheep receipts 2800 strong yearlings 5.75 to 6.90, wethers 5.50 to 5.50, ewes 5.25 to 6.25, lambs 5.9 to 9.35.

South Omaha Chicago

Cattle Hog and Sheep Receipts Report From Chicago

Cattle receipts 2000 steady with steers to 7.20 and cows to 5.75. Hogs receipts 12000 steady with heavy to 7.40 and packing pigs to 6.75. Sheep receipts 1000 steady with lambs to 9.50 and yearlings to 7.25.

Wellman to Make Third Trial for North Pole

Walter Wellman plans a third attempt to reach the North Pole by airship. He will depart New York aboard the Kron Prinz Wilhelm and hopes to start from Spitzbergen in August.

Wellman New York Walter Wellman Spitzbergen North Pole Spitsbergen

Local Breezes and People in Oskaloosa Area News

Local notes from Oskaloosa and nearby towns list visits and travel, including J B Sexton in Oskaloosa and Miss Irma Wilbur in Muscatine. Several residents travel by train and bus, with passengers headed to Delta Keota and Havre. Furniture ads and a city bus line offer service and deals amid daily community bustle.

Foley's Kidney Remedy Ad Claims Health Boost

An advertisement urges readers to take Foley's Kidney Remedy from Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinn ey Drug Co claiming it tones kidneys and bladder purifies blood restores health and strength and contains no harmful drugs prompting starting today.

Foley Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co I. W. Williamson Huntington W. Va

Also Mentioned on This Page

Order of Red Men Catholic Order Fitzgerald F. P. Fitzgerald State Industrial School For Girls Mitchellville Downie Board of Control Hollowell Burlington Fifty-fourth Iowa Regiment Thomas Hollowell Fort Madison Holsteen National League Brooklyn R.H.E. St. Louis Sallee Bresnahan McIntyre Bergen Western League Topeka Omaha Parson Lower Wending Burnum Kaufman and Kerns Steck Steck’s Jewelry Store Schoo Socmery J. M. Walsh St. James Choir Geo. H. Paul Co Rock Ripple St. James Joe Simerman Martina Swift Brighton G. G. Sigler Wm. Simpson D. L. Aughey Rothschild South Featuring Jester Nature Comrade Mine J. B. Sexton Day H. Benn Muscatine Monarch Dougherty Bros Irma Wilbur Elrod Dayton L. N. Jarvis Moring Sun W. E. Chilcote J. M Wilson Columbus Junction Rothschild’s H. A. Wilkerson L. R. Dalton Letts RK. L. Darnell W. E. Kerr Hesseltine Havre J. F. McNamara & Son South Side Mmnes A. VanSickle M. Canier Geo. Kensler Delta Perry Hayes E. V. Simon A. J. Smith Keola Mary Crile Merton King Frank Rogers Lve Street Diamonds Hobson & Gove the Sanitary Grocery Smith West Side Dr. King McElhinney Drag Co Washington
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