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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1909
Page
4
Madrid reports that despite gains at Melilla and Mount Guruga the war in Morocco continues. Premier Maura vows to reinforce General Marina after cadet resistance to sending a new division, signaling a longer campaign and greater Spanish commitment.
Oscar Wilson, 19, shot and killed his rival Arthur Dix at Miss Clara Illenbrock’s home near Hannibal Missouri and then fatally shot himself. Henry Peischer, 60, was seriously wounded attempting to disarm Wilson. Miss Illenbrock cut herself in the house. Wilson’s body was later found in a field. Hoelscher Miller, 60, not expected to recover.
In Amesbury Massachusetts on October 4, Joseph Manahan and his father Frederick capsized during a canoe race and drowned while attempting to pose for a photo. Spectator Miss Bella Bailey watched from shore as the pair failed to swim to safety.
The northeastern Iowa educators meet in Cedar Rapids for the annual gathering of the largest section. The event spans October 14 to 16 and involves about 1,500 attendees.
In Washington on October 4 the state department received word from Minister O'Brien that revolutionists are active in Paraguay. The notice notes continued unrest and potential threats to regional stability.
New Orleans October 4 The Times Democrat reports no marked change in the September bulletin for the cotton belt with a trend toward further deterioration overall.
Commander Robert E. Peary, back from the Hudson Fulton celebration, left a Portland hotel and sailed to his Eagle Island home in Casco Bay. He did not reveal how long he would stay there.
Amateur athletes from Boston Montreal Pittsburg Philadelphia Chicago New York and other cities gather for the Amateur Athletic Union indoor championships at Madison Square Garden beginning tonight. The event is billed as one of the most notable track meets held under A A U auspices.
A fragmented verse about a poet reflecting on spring and a fall through stairs. A separate line mentions an office boy requesting to attend his grandmother's funeral this afternoon and an employer inviting him to stop by for the score on the way home.
A Peoria man recounts fourteen years of illness and costly treatment before trying Root Juice. After six bottles he reports full recovery, claiming restored appetite sleep and absence of pain, and notes the product is sold for one dollar a bottle or three for two dollars and fifty at Lemmon's drug store.
Local items from readers cover community events and daily life across the county. Brief notes report gatherings, arrivals, visits, and small incidents through multiple towns and neighborhoods.
Frank Vodichka Sr is laying a cement sidewalk at his home now occupied by the Anson Small family. A county farm picnic drew a local crowd including the Reiners Chittums Weil Eschers Piepers Lintzs Eaglevs. Weekend visitors Keifers from the county seat. Viasta Vacha returned from Lone Tree. Will Reece went to Lone Tree for McGuire and his cement block machine. An ice cream social oyster supper and dance are planned Oct 7 at Worel hall to fund park seats.
Residents and guests are mentioned with travel and visits including J. A. Trotter and family from Bennett Iowa returning home, G L Freeman from Longton Kansas visiting relatives, and Rev J A Glendenning and wife honored at a church reception. Various others are listed traveling to Waterloo Washington Edgington Columbus City Cedar Falls and Coal Valley for visits and schooling.
Oct 2 notes Daytonville teacher Mr Brown at Crawfordsville. Frank Hamilton to build a new east side house for tenants. Baptist Assoc attendees in Washington. Teachers Zimmerman Smith Larson Turnipseed Folger picnicked. Will Brown trades farm for Cooper brothers 200 acres near Pilotburg. $12 000 difference. Posession set for Navy 15. WFM S ladies hosted at H H Willson home. Charley Laren Lone Tree buying horses. Thos O Flanity held stock sale. B L Willson to auction 130 cattle. Mr Fridley of Los Angeles visited Miss Zimmerman. Royal Neighbors honored Mrs Rh Hull with cut glass set. Ella Faulkner and Fannie Johnson guests. M E church ladies serve dinner next Friday Sth for stock sale. J D Munro shipped 30 cars cattle hogs from Missouri. J D Dayton sold De Long property to John Gatlin Chicago. J D Smith corner building sold to W Ralston. Moses Porter elevator to David Fisher McLaughlin Augustine. Porter left for Colorado after 40 years. R Wells family and Hattie Chilcote Ed Wells in auto to loo kuk. J P Dayton family and Daryl Dayton visited Des Moines. Lexington West Chester played ball. West Chester won.
In Kalona the E L Jones estate sold at public auction this week. A 157 acre farm south of town went to Josep Hiromine for 149 per acre. The northeast farm sold to Forest, son of the owner, at 85 per acre. The Missouri farm brought 49 per acre. H H Willson serves as administrator. Social notes mention Lane Coffey and wife dining with Jim Turnipseedome. Miss Mamie Chalupa visited Mrs Frank Brown. Ernest Meeks and wife moved to town with new residence undetermined.
October 4 report shows 234 in attendance with 15 new members and a 29.56 collection. Rev J S Robertson preached on the Sunday school opportunity as teachers were honored at the close. Epworth League led activities and a Sunday school symposium followed with notable music from Everett Hulse and a quartet including Richardson and Robertson.
Thos McHenry of Indianola IA visited old friends in Crawfordsville. Mr and Mrs Robert Rhea and Mr and Mrs W A Walker of Ainsworth attended U P church services. George Brown a Wellman area teacher spent Sunday at home. Rev Hightshoe preached an excellent union sermon on Rope Holders. Miss Jennie Williams arrived from Washington to visit her mother. Miss Carter returned home after a visit in Washington.
Lloyd Logan returned to Washington this morning after spending several days here painting.
Louis Boon of Norway Michigan testifies that Foley's Honey and Tar cured his boy's severe cough and a neighbor's child given up by doctors was cured by the remedy. Lemon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co. promote the product.
A chemist plans to extract the bleaching principle from Jimson weed for home use. The article notes the weed can bleach linen when added to boiler water but warns of its unpleasant odor. It suggests cold-water boiling or repeated rinsing to remove odor, though these steps are tedious.
An advertisement urges readers with kidney or bladder symptoms to start Foley's Kidney Remedy at once. It claims the product stops pain and irregularities, strengthens the kidneys, and prevents Bright's disease, advising not to disregard early signs. Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy and Mc Elhinney Drug Co.
A pamphlet circulated in England warns that Russia's financial condition is abnormal with falling exports and rising imports. It cites Tcherevsky of the imperial finance commission, noting famine era breadstuff reports are the poorest since 1892 and fears taxation may be insufficient to meet obligations.
Evanston society women plan a three day historical pageant on Northwestern campus depicting early settlement events. Mrs Patten and Mrs Little lead the effort with 500 plus women and girls enrolled and an equal number of men and boys to participate. Colonial outfits represent the original thirteen states and an Indian attack scene is planned.
The Daughters of the American Revolution will mark the Santa Fe trail with a permanent memorial. Miss Elizabeth Gentry of Kansas City leads the effort to place milestones across several western states. She seeks Kansas legislative funding and garners support from club women and many legislators.
Mexican electrical engineer and Belem prison inmate Alberto Sanchez says he has invented a tele radiopticon that can transmit sight and voice over ordinary telephone lines. Officials report tests with models, noting the device resembles small opera glasses with a battery.
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