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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1906
Page
4
Mrs. Frank Wolfe goes back to What Cheer this morning after a brief visit at the J Wolf residence following several days away staying with relatives.
Notice is given that a document on file in the District Court clerk’s office of Washington County Iowa purports to be the last will of Edwards, deceased. A proving session is set for Monday November 26 at 1 20 p m before the court, with M B E Logan as Clerk of the District Court.
Blair, school superintendent of St Albans, West Virginia, praises his daughter’s recovery from St Vitus Dance after three bottles of Electric Bitters. The remedy is advertised as a quick cure for nervous complaints debility female weakness malaria and impoverished blood, guaranteed by Stewart's drug store for 50 cents.
Andrew Shermer, who had been visiting relatives in the city for several days, returned to his home in Sigourney this morning.
Robert Crail visited the city on business and Chamberlains Cough Remedy is praised in a Mt El i Ontario merchant letter. The writer, Thos George, says he sells the remedy heavily, with no returns under guarantee, and endorses its use for family care. Remains available at Cook and Sherman and Stewart's pharmacy.
Fire at the Wit Weller drug store and Merchants hotel caused about 3000 dollars in damage. Thomas Mullen, an elderly guest, was overcome and carried from his room but all hotel guests escaped unharmed. Firefighters contained the blaze by 3 30 a m. Insurance covered stock and building. John McCartney escaped injury. Prof Mullen is the former local superintendent.
Judges announced the Blair Son contest results with entrants using pseudonyms. First prize goes to Con T Ester, second to Mlattle Lee, and third to One who has worn it. Real names and prize details to be revealed after envelopes are opened tomorrow.
An evening passenger train derailed near Wellman three miles west after 5 on a Friday following rail spread. The engine tipped and was badly damaged but one passenger was injured. Cedar Roads sent a rescue train, passengers walked out, several had supper at the Commercial hotel, and a wrecker cleared the track that night. R M Carr arrived today from Valparaiso Indiana.
Listings show oyster patties daily at Johns on s and Vienna bakery offerings including nut and plain pound cakes and new cheese squares. Also notes travel of Howard Smith with Ainsworth on business and family news from Keister and White visitors in Crawfordsville.
Mexican newspaper men Pedro N. Gonzales Demetrio Castro and V. Marquese were arrested in Del Rio by U S marshals at Mexico's request. Marquese, a cartoonist, allegedly displeased Diaz government with portraits. Six others were brought to San Antonio for raid trade charges tied to Jimenez Conchulla on Sept 26.
In New York on November 24 recommendations to the state railroad commission to ease traffic on the Brooklyn Bridge drew a startling echo when Vice President Calderwood of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company warned the bridge is being worked to the limit and his firm fears a major calamity may occur.
Six incendiary fires struck a New York area near Twenty fourth Street and Eighth Avenue. One woman was severely injured and hundreds fled into the streets as a wave of fear spread. Property loss reported as small.
Walter Johnson, 19, was acquitted in Knox circuit court of murder in the death of William Kepp ing. The case hinged on a jealous dispute between rival sweethearts of Anna teil. Anna has since married another man.
New York reports actress Jennie Yeamans daughter of Annie Yeamans is critically ill with quick consumption at the Hotel Gerard. Other items note auto burglars stealing jewelry valued at 5000 on West End Avenue and Vice President Fairbanks arriving in Tampa with a reception and address scheduled at the fair grounds.
Tencher reports a grave development with France and Spain agreeing to unite to pressure Morocco. He warns that they may land troops and engage in another war that will be lively and serious, though the eventual outcome is deemed certain.
In Latrobe Pennsylvania on November 23 a keg of dent powder exploded at the home of James Menselle fatally injuring boarder Almeda Dionesi. The boarder descended to the cellar to fill a flask from the keg and accidentally ignited the powder.
The dead body of Dana Gilman, 20, was found near her home in Dayton. The victim showed signs of criminal assault and strangulation. Miss Gilman had been missing since Tuesday evening.
President Roosevelt and entourage departed San Juan by special train to Arecibo, traveled by automobile to Ponce, and proceeded home aboard the Louisiana.
A young Scotchwoman visiting Burma encounters giant mosquitoes and asks a humorously mispronounced question about the mosquito myth after seeing an elephant for the first time. The light anecdote highlights travelers' tales of the insect pest.
A Milwaukee wedding report details Ishpeming Michigan mine superintendent George E. Nelson who is blind and has lost both hands. His fiancée, daughter of a well-off family, married him after a year together and they began their honeymoon. The source notes the couple's vow held despite the injuries from a dynamite cap accident.
The most famous strike breakers in the land are Sr. King's New Life Pills. When liver and bowels go on strike they settle the trouble and purifying work goes on. Best cure for constipation headache and dizziness. 25c at Stewart's. Mrs. I. L. Scott of Riverside visited Mrs. Tuoma and left for Ainsworth on an extended visit.
A home medicine for croup urges immediate use at the first hoarseness or croupy cough. It claims safety for children and notes sale by Cook & Sherman and Stewart's Pharmacy.
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