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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1909
Page
5
Joe Young and family from Keota endured a serious mishap two miles west of Harper while a horse kicked at a steep hill. Nina eight suffered the worst injuries to face and jaw as the family escaped with minor fractures. Mrs Young bruised and eye damaged.
Special to the Evening Journal reports Iowa weather for today and tomorrow. Showers tonight and Tuesday. Warmer in the eastern portion tonight. cooler Tuesday afternoon or night.
Mrs. Joe Marhofer died at her Richmond home at 2 o clock this morning after a several days illness from pneumonia. Born Edith Kos in 1886 she was about twenty three. Survived by husband, parents, four sisters, a brother, and one child who had already died. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
West Chester hosts a lecture and concert on May 20 inviting all students and faculty. The event highlights U. R. A. as a featured champion and attracts campus interest.
Dean Amos Noyes Currier, longtime Latin professor at the State University of Iowa in Iowa City, died at his home from pneumonia aged 76. He retired in 1907 with a Carnegie pension and had served as acting president in 1898 99. A Civil War veteran, he was respected as a kindly mentor to students and known to local circles who hosted him recently.
The Muscatine district W F M S met April 30 to May 2 at the M E church in Keota Iowa with about forty delegates. Officers attended, Grace Stockwell, Kate Moss, and May Villa Patten spoke. Mrs Pichereau and Mrs Anderson offered guidance. papers were read. Marjorie Robertson became life member of Little Light Bearers. one member joined King's Heralds. Keota auxiliary gained nineteen members. An advertisement for Foley's Urine Laxative ends the notice.
The Fair features household ammonia sales and notices amid local activity. Robert Crail of Kansas City visits friends, Harrie Horne resumes duties on the Firefly, and Mr and Mrs George Stewart return from Chicago. Miss Stacia Putman visits family before returning to West Chester and Miss Bina Porter leaves with sister Martha from Ainsworth after a week in the city.
The funeral was held yesterday at 2 pm in Eureka church. Ministers Rev J Priestnal and Rev A B Smith assisted. A 32 member A O U W procession accompanied the deceased to the cemetery for the grave service. Pallbearers included Samuel Hoyt Nate Jones John Teeter Harry Mc Call Lyman Bunce and Dr W Stewart. Large attendance noted due to the deceased's wide acquaintance in Washington county.
There will be a called conclave of Bethlehem commandery No. 45 K T Tuesday evening May 18 1909 for work in the orders of the Red Cross Be there promptly on time Sir Knights.
Anton Reiner public notice disclaims responsibility for debts contracted by his wife Edith Reiner. He states he will not be liable for charges on her account and directs creditors to pursue her.
The W. G. M. S. of the United Presbyterian church met in Buffalo New York at the First United Presbyterian Church led by Rev J R Logue former pastor here Mrs Rev Logue was elected first vice president The year’s bank offering stood at 42084 06 with total distributions of 171000
A local contest winner, A Fields, displays the championship mushroom measuring 7 inches in circumference and 25 inches in length. About one hundred mushrooms filled a market basket, noted as a sign of good mushroom weather for observers who recognize quality.
A called meeting of the Order of the Eastern Star will be held Wednesday evening May 19 at o o clock. The chapter will be inspected by Deputy Grand Matron Mrs Fannie Riemke of Muscatine. All members are urged to attend. R D Hughes visiting Cotter and supplying Beth el and Haskins churches during vacation.
Harry McCulley the barber has returned from Iowa City after an appendectomy. He is able to move about but will not start work for several days and is recovering from the operation.
Rev I W Williamson of Huntington West Virginia testifies that Foley's Kidney Remedy cures nervous exhaustion and kidney trouble and improves health and strength. The ad claims the remedy has helped thousands and contains no harmful drugs and is pleasant to take. Mr and Mrs Henry Stichter visited their daughter Mrs C J Fulton at Fairfield yesterday.
Mrs. Ella Nichols returned to Coppock Saturday while residents visited Washington. Miss Gladys Smith and Roderick Smith joined errands in Washington. The Sands sisters shopped there and the Jeffers families visited friends. The 1909 A H S baccalaureate was preached by Doctor Lymer of the local Wesleyan University at the M B E church to a large gathering. Bird seed advertised at The Fair. Pa.
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