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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1907
Page
6
An Illinois courtroom advances the Steunenberg murder case with jury selection under Judge Fremont Wood. Eight peremptory challenges remain and a vacancy due to illness widens the venire as the court schedules further adjournments to complete the jury by this weekend.
At the West Chester convention the 13th and 11th, officers were elected for the coming year. President S. W. Neal, Vice President Rev. E. Beyer, Secretary Treasurer Mrs. J. W. Bishop. Executive committee members include W. E. Paul, Rev. Geo D. Rogers, Lee Robinson, Rev. G. W. Hanna, Rev. J. S. Cotton, H. C. Gordon. Department superintendents named for Home, Normal, House to House, Primary, Temperance, and Missionary departments. Delegates to the Davenport state convention include the officers and several ministers and lay members. D. H. Wallingford departed for Peru, Nebraska, for a brief visit with relatives.
Tolono Illinois May 22 farmers report the green bug found in oats and wheat fields. The pest varies from small numbers to large swaths turning fields yellow, with Oklahoma men confirming its presence after local reports reached Chicago commission houses. A firm representative surveyed farms in the steel belt area to verify the discovery.
Marie Iseminger a S%year-old girl from Elwood Indiana was found dead in a barn harness room hanging from a wall with a strap around her neck. The child reportedly climbed to the hay loft and slipped into a loop attached to a piece of Dartress, and was discovered by her mother about an hour later with no signs of life.
Ten to fifteen young women near Mid. Ayand west of Pierre organize the Marriageable Young Ladies' Protective society. Members pledge not to marry men lacking $2,000 in cash or life insurance of $2,000 or more. They argue poverty causes domestic unhappiness and divorces and aim to reduce divorces by promoting sensible marriages.
The forecast calls for showers tonight or Thursday with warmer conditions in central portions. Washington area reports no localized storms expected.
The famed hobo labeled A No 1 has journeyed about the globe since 1883 and claims 451000 miles. He spends only 7.56 dollars in travel funds and has traveled 5200 miles this year costing 0.26. He carves images for food, refuses begging, holds life policies, and plans a trust fund for public school prizes in his birthplace. He also bought a cemetery plot there.
Wealthy Memphis guest Albert S. Caldwell, once an Indianapolis attorney now wealthy from southern ventures, proposed an ornate idea for dinner favors using miniature carriages as keepsakes. The article notes Caldwell's notable career shift and his fortune.
Charles H. Moyer leader of the Western Federation of Miners is charged in a conspiracy to assassinate ex Governor Steunenberg of Idaho. Harry Orchard, the chief prosecution witness, says Haywood and federation officials plotted the murder and hired Orchard to carry it out. Orchard, once a miner, claims to have killed the governor on their orders and has a Detroit background.
Local items report Mr and Mrs W B Hughes leaving for Cotter to visit friends. W Roberts and daughter Beula depart for Cotter to spend the day with relatives. Miss Mae Harley returns to West Chester after a city visit. A B Endicott returns to Brighton after a business visit. Rev B Re Penn leaves for Dubuque to assist in A M E church services. Miss Irma Daugherty heads to Columbus Junction for a short visit. Mrs Rev W G Thorn travels to Brooklyn Iowa to see her daughter. Mrs S Campbell returns to Moline from a visit with her sister. Neal Humble Springman and Philip Crail will join Cash Carnival Co. band in St Paul for summer tours.
Secretary William D. Haywood of the Western Federation of Miners is accused as an accessory before the fact in the Idaho governor Frank Steunenberg murder. Harry Orchard confessed to the crime and implicated Haywood and federation officials. The article notes Haywood’s alleged gifts of conveyances and lands to several women and mentions others adopting automobiles and horses.
The Philadelphia Record reports that a Wilkes Barre man A M Dimmock is accused of wounding and capturing a bald eagle. A hearing is set as his lawyers contend the bird is destructive and thus legally shootable under game laws.
A. H. Crossley, a Bloomsburg blacksmith, began work on his own tombstone. He plans a concrete monument to be as effective and cheaper than marble. His chosen epitaph states that all must follow after death.
Welsh mothers place a pair of tongs or a knife in the cradle to protect infants. The same practice is found in parts of England with the knife serving the same purpose.
Graduation exercises set for Wednesday evening May 29 at 8 30 at the Graham Opera House. Admission 25 cents, with tickets on sale and seats reserved at Lemmon's Pharmacy starting Monday afternoon May 78 66.
A Fort Edward resident testifies that Dr King’s New Discovery cured his asthma years ago and greatly helped his daughter in law with incipient consumption. He lauds its power over coughs and colds and notes availability at Stewart's pharmacy with 50 cent and 1 dollar prices and a free trial bottle.
May 30 Iowa Central offers a guided trip from Arlington to Marietta Minnesota. Seekers can invest in Sibley Renville Medicine and Lac Qui Parie Counties at 25 to 50 dollars per acre in a top dairy region near Saint Paul and the city’s large flour wheat and lumber trades. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy testimonials close the note.
After nearly losing hope due to persistent kidney trouble Alvin Stimpson of Willimantic Conn. found relief with Foley's Kidney Cure. He reportedly used four bottles and was completely cured, now free from pain and suffering. Sold by all druggists. If any doubt exists contact local physician.
A piano tuner named J BR Weaver says he will be in Washington for a regular spring trip this week. Customers are advised to leave orders at McElhbinney's drug store.
A letter from Henrietta Pennsylvania describes a five year eczema case in a boy. After two doctors declared it hopeless the family found improvement with Electric Bitters. They continued use and report a complete cure. Sold for 50 cents at Stewart's Pharmacy.
Save Your Money. Have rugs made from your old car mats. Phone 649. Work done by Fairfield Rug Co. All work guaranteed.
An old advertisement claims PAZO OINTMENT cures itching bleeding and protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or money back. It states a 50 cent price and guarantees relief.
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