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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1908
Page
4
Local correspondents report on community events across the county including social gatherings, meetings, and municipal notes. Residents engage in frequent trade, schooling, and church activities as the area pursues common improvements and shared concerns.
Nov 9 visitors from Washington and Wayland attended services here. The Rev Hightshoe of Ottumwa spoke at United Presbyterian and Methodist churches in support of the Chil dren's Home Finding association of Ottumwa. Will Sweet and family of Haskins visited B F Brown home. W P Davidson Claud McCall and Mrs James Kelsey rode to Washington. Rev W G Robertson left for Grandview to lead meetings at Rev W R Sawhill's place.
Mrs Bert Bunker and children return to Texas after visiting kin. Dobson is her maiden name. Wheelbarrow rides are reported after the election. Albert Critz was in town on Thursday. News arrives of C Durst's death in Moravia Iowa. Tom Deweese announces a sale next Saturday at 2 pm. Miss Zilpha Miller of Bagley Iowa visits the Miller family.
Charlie Brown of Washington was in town today. The jubilee singers concert at the opera house last night drew a large audience. George Maxwell and J. Kirkpatrick and others are at work in Washington this week. Chas Hesselsthwerdt and wife and Mr Baker of Montezuma are visiting home folks over Sunday. Our town remains quiet with farmers busy in the fields. Mr and Mrs Wes Reiner visited Tuesday. M M Kempf bought Mrs Brant’s forty two acre farm adjoining his.
Eczema sufferers are urged to consult their family physician or local druggists Cook and Sherman for reports on patients using oil of wintergreen liquid as in the D. D. D. prescription. The note emphasizes seeking professional advice and considering treatment results observed by these city pharmacists.
A New York Herald note urges men over forty to curb haste and physical strain to reduce sudden death risk from weak hearts or arteriosclerosis. It warns against heavy lifting and excessive eating and emphasizes protecting cardiovascular health for longevity.
A noted anecdote on Brutus and Tarquin heirs seeking Rome’s throne yields the Delphic oracle “He who shall first kiss his mother.” Brutus’ cry, “Thus do I kiss thee, O Earth, the mother of us all,” marks an early recorded use of the term Mother Earth.
A judge remarks on a domestic dispute as a man objects to inviting the grocer and butcher to his party. The exchange humorously highlights social obligation versus personal indulgence.
Mrs S S Welch wife of S S Welch died yesterday and funerals will be held tomorrow afternoon. John B Combs shot himself this morning amid worsening glandular tuberculosis and terminal illness. Coroner Dr G W Hay said the act stemmed from suffering, with funeral arrangements set for the Combs family at Elm Grove cemetery and services by Rev W R Sawhill.
Mrs S S Welch of 112 East 8 onth street died yesterday morning after a two year illness. Liver trouble caused her death. Prudence Jane Birney was born December 9 1842 in Harrison county Ohio and married S S Webel March 18 1870 at Deeresville Ohio. They moved to the city about five years ago.
Postmaster Edward H. Morgan was shot in the abdomen at 146th and Broadway by stenographer Erich H. B. Mackey who then killed himself. Morgan was taken unconscious to his home. Authorities believe Mackey complained to Washington officials that his mail had been tampered with.
In district court today James DIl linger pleaded guilty to assault and battery and received a thirty day sentence. The jury was convened to handle jury matters and will reconvene tomorrow at 9 am. Afternoon proceedings were held in City hall with plans to ready the court room for tomorrow.
The Unique theater may rejoice in securing professional singer W. G. Cooper. Cooper is noted for a full ringing tone and a strong speaking voice. He will explain moving pictures with clear delivery and has engaged services for some time.
At the chrysanthemum show music is planned for tomorrow afternoon and again tomorrow evening. Readings by Miss Laffer and Mrs. Frank Giesler will accompany the program, making the event an attractive feature.
A listed classified note advertises a well equipped blacksmith shop with tools and engine for rent or sale at 220 North Marion Ave Washington Iowa. Also a public invite to the chrysanthemum show with downtown greenhouse viewing tomorrow afternoon and a note that business people should attend. Fred Grosscup and wife of near Ainsworth visited the city today.
A. F. Hardy of East Wilton Maine notes fifteen years of use with Bucklen's Arnica Salve saying it cures sores boils ulcers and burns and saves doctor bills. The product is available for 25 cents at J E Lemmon's drug store.
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