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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1909

Page

8

French General Shot by Lunatic at Paris Banquet

An apparently insane assailant shot General Verand on the steps of the Hotel Continental as he entered a banquet. He mistook Verand for the minister of war General Brun. The incident occurred shortly after President Fallieres left the nearby Hotel Bristol, prompting a public fright as shots rang out.

Paris War Department General Verand Hotel Continental General Brun Fallieres Bristol King Manuel Republic Portugal

Attack on General Verand Wounds Algerian Assailant

A violent assault on General Verand left him with bullets in the neck and forehead and his condition described as dangerous. The attacker, an Algerian, was overpowered after a struggle with officers who fought to restrain him a walking arsenal of revolvers and daggers.

General Verand

Altitude Kills Horses At Juarez Race Meeting

High altitude at Juarez race meeting in El Paso Texas is blamed for horse deaths and illness. Martin owned by A T Vanderer May Hanley owned by Johnny Farris Ludhina Latonia winner owned by John Merklein died. valued at 5000. A Morgan stallion exhibited here also died of pneumonia. Pajorita owned by H G Bedwell is seriously ill.

Juarez el Paso Tex Martin A. T. Vanderer May Hanley Johnny Farris Ludhina John Merklein Pajorita H. G. Bedwell

Live Stock Show Opens with 7000 Head on Display

The International Live Stock show opened in Chicago with 7000 head of stock on exhibition. Twenty two states represented. Principal feature is the judging contests among agricultural college students from fifteen states. States include Illinois Indiana Missouri Wyoming North Dakota Iowa Kansas and Texas. Results of the students contest will be announced later.

Chicago Agricultural Colleges Ilinois Indiana Missouri Wyoming North Dakota Iowa Kansas Texas

Suicide of Callie Skiles Near Nevada Iowa

The 16 year old Callie Skiles daughter of F W Skiles a nearby farmer hanged herself while her parents were away in Ames. No motive is known.

Nevada Callie Skiles F. W. Skiles Ames

Pazo Ointment Promises Piles Cure in Days

An advertisement claims Pazo Ointment guarantees to cure itching bleeding and protruding piles in six to fourteen days or the purchase price is refunded. The product is priced at 60 cents.

Foley's Urine Laxative advertised for constipation and liver trouble

An old pharmacy advertisement promotes Foley's Urine Laxative as a stimulant for the kidneys liver and digestive system claiming it cleanses the body and improves health. Presented by Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.

Foley Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co

Evangelist J B McMinn in Wisconsin pulpit tour

The Rev J B McMinn preached at Churches Creek and Honey Creek Wisconsin and heads to Crawfordsville Indiana for a joint evangelistic campaign with Dr Beiderwolf. Morning sermon on the parable of the talents stressed Christian service and measured effort. Evening sermon from Acts 1 8 urged knowing faith and bearing witness for Christ.

J. B. McMinn Honey Creek Wis Crawfordsville Ind Beiderwolf Christ

Missionary Society Holds Annual Praise Meeting

At the Presbyterian church the Woman's Missionary society held its annual praise meeting after the regular service hour. Mrs. A. M. Cowden led devotions, with readings from Romans and Matthew and prayer. Speakers discussed immigrant life, Ellis Island inspections, and the West African mission, highlighting evangelistic, educational, industrial, and medical work. Special musical numbers followed.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church A. M. Cowden Lemmon Ellis Island Martha Hutchinson A. T. Stewart Andrew Carnegie Jacob Riis Carl Schurz General Sigel James Wilson Edward A. Steiner John C. Abels Presbyterian Mr. Abels Harry Shrader

Special meetings feature noted singers and mission offering

Kathryn Row and Catherine Abels join Mrs Dewey Claire Dewey and Wilma Row in duets while Miss Wilma Row and Prof R S Parry sing solos with Parry leading music. The meetings begin tonight at 7 45 with Parry in charge and his hymn Send Down Thy Spirit highlighted. Abels to preach. The missionary society receives a $13 50 offering from last evening.

Kathryn Row Catherine Abels B. Dewey Claire Dewey Wilma Row R. S. Parry Professor Parry Gipsy Smith Abels The Missionary Society

Union Services at First Church with joint choir

The First United Presbyterian and Methodist churches held a union service at the First church. The Methodist heating plant was out of commission but will be repaired by next Sunday. Sermons were delivered yesterday by Rev. A. S. Smith in the morning and Rev. W. O. Fisher in the evening, with a choir drawn from both churches providing music.

First United Presbyterian and Methodist Churches A. S. Smith W. O. Fisher

Foley's Honey and Tar Ad Claims Safe Cough Relief

There is no case on record of a cough or cold resulting in pneumonia after taking Foley's Honey and Tar. Refuse any but the genuine product in a yellow package. It contains no opiates and is safe and sure. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.

Foley Lemmon’s Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co

Mother and Babe Perish in West Scranton Fire

In West Scranton, Mrs. Adam Konesky and her three month old baby burned to death in their home on November 25. Fire crews found the woman and infant deceased amid the ruins of the residence. The tragedy shocked neighbors and authorities investigated the cause of the blaze.

Babe Scranton Adam Konesky West

Throne Appeals for Public Aid to Back Constitutional Plan

Peking reports the new provincial assemblies completed sessions with royal approval. An imperial edict calls all officials to cooperate with the throne during a critical moment to realize the constitutional program's success.

Peking

Rev Joseph H Fesperman Kidney Remedy Endorsement

Salis bury North Carolina author Rev Joseph H Fesperman describes years of kidney trouble with a severe winter pain that left him bedridden for eight days. After starting Foley's Kidney Remedy his pain lessened and vanished and his urine returned to normal. He fully recommends Foley's Kidney Remedy. Lemmon's Pharmacy and Mc Elhinney Drug Co.

Joseph H. Fesperman Salisbury N. C Foley Lemmon’s Pharmacy Mc-Elhinney Drug Co

Poultrymen urged to bring birds for judges December 1

Judge Shanklin will score local birds on December 1 at Kolosick Stock Food Co rooms. Coops provided free, scoring charged 10c per bird with no other costs. All poultrymen urged to attend for a big show next year. interested parties are asked to come.

Shanklin Kolosick Stock Food Co

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STECK Pickard Monogram China H. F. Steck the Jeweler Washington Bowman Bros Kuppenheimer Stein- Bloch SOL Rich & Company Girl Honey Presbyterian Church Chinte Woman's Missionary Society Sample Club Woman’s Home Companion McClure’s T. O. Vogt Newsdealer Postofilice Throne McElhinney Rexall McElhinney Furniture North Side Square Pauls Lumber Co Charley
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