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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
3
Mrs J P Hays and her daughter Maudie arrived home last evening after spending the day at the W O Ralston home in West Chester.
We plan to quit cement this year then restart due to many calls for our work. We assure you we will maintain our reputation for solid stone by using proper proportions and the best materials. Work will be neat and workmanlike. Leave orders with McCartney & Son. Phone 492.
Des Moines May 14 Major Charles P George commandant of the U S army recruiting station in Des Moines has been placed under military arrest and summoned to Omaha to answer charges of conduct unbecoming an officer and several other accusations He is said to be involved in mileage vouchers and his accounts at several Iowa sub stations Lieut Edward R Coppock of the Second cavalry at Fort Des Moines is temporarily in charge until a regular army officer can replace him Major George is in Omaha facing a military court and will explain the charges against him
Florence Hedges of St. Joseph, 17, seeks marriage with Herbert Johns of C Troop Second Cavalry in Des Moines. With two uncles pursuing to compel her return, she has fled from 523 Fourth Street to stay with an aunt, as her father appeals from Creston and Des Moines address for help tracking her down.
A fierce Tuesday night storm struck Perry Iowa, setting the Methodist church ablaze and destroying the building with about 15000 dollars in losses, 6000 insured. Nearby, the home of C F Roddan was struck but saved by quick heroism from family. The storm caused widespread county damage and was among the worst in years.
An endorsement-style notice touts Foley's Urino Laxative as a cure for chronic constipation. It claims it aids digestion stimulates liver and bowels and restores natural action without nausea or griping. Refuse substitutes. Lemmon's Pharmacy.
The city hosts a week long carnival from June 29 to July 4 with The Great Parker Carnival Co. providing a larger, cleaner event. Proceeds fund fire apparatus for the volunteer department.
A notice from Washington Telephone Co requests those who have not yet received the new directory to call or send for one soon. The ad emphasizes that having the latest complete directory ensures better service.
Rolling bed at the Star tonight and jokes for a laugh. Dee Scofield left for Oskaloosa for a day or two visiting. E R Harvey rode to Ainsworth on business. Miss Edith Jayne returned home to West Chester. J L Brookhart and George H Paul back from Corpus Christi with news of the Taft ranch venture. Next excursion leaves the 19th.
Marshalltown Iowa May 14 Charles Cleve aged 34 a Northwestern section hand was instantly killed yesterday morning at Montour He was on a handcar with four others and ran into a fast train in the darkness His companions escaped by jumping He left a wife and two children.
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