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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1910
Page
4
In Sidney a defendant remains jailed after a manslaughter case, with the court ruling to keep the individual in prison. The outcome underscores ongoing custody as the case proceeds through legal channels.
Report states no basis for claiming that Story Engineering departments of 2.4 and Ames will be discontinued as previously reported.
Sidney Iowa report of a homicide linked to the Noblitt murder case. Dr Arnold Jolley, held in Hamburg, faces murder charge at the November term after previous manslaughter allegations tied to an abortion attempt that preceded the couple’s deaths. Bond set at $10,000.
Iowa City on October 6 reports the board of education does not contemplate abolishing the engineering college at Ames or S. A. U. The remark was made by the chair during a board session as officials addressed campus restructuring questions.
Des Moines reports that the board plans to place all engineering work at one college, possibly Ames, while not eliminating the other school. It may elevate one college to a post graduate engineering curriculum, with the other retained as a leading engineering institution.
Creston Iowa Oct 6 The new Masonic temple at Corning is near completion and will be dedicated mid month. Finance committee reports show all indebtedness paid and the lodge in good standing. The $60,000 building is billed as one of the state’s handsomest and may attract grand lodge officers.
The steamship Connaught ran waterlogged and afire 300 miles off Boston and signaled for help. A brig of under 200 tons rescued 591 passengers and crew, taking them aboard as the Connaught sank. Sir Charles Dilke criticized Irish self government in a Chelsea speech.
A man shot and killed Church after an evening spent drinking and playing cards. the two men were on apparently friendly terms prior to the incident.
Boone October unusual scene as an apple tree owned by Fire Chief William West blooms in the city. The rare October bloom has drawn interest from locals and observers.
In Meeksburg burglars forced the safe at a local store and seized 235 dollars in cash plus numerous checks. Investigators say experts may be involved and no clue has been found yet.
In Muscatine William York testifies in the district court, supporting Glen Wendel as the state seeks to convict both men of stealing a team of horses from the Russell livery at Wilton. York, pale and shaven, says he alone bears guilt for the crime.
Frank Baschnagel of Chicago spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Beranek at the Joseph Heitzman home. Carl and Otto Kuchera purchased the billiard room of George Brannen. Hubert Bauer returned to Des Moines Monday evening after visiting his parents. Will Kueneman went to Davenport to serve on the grand jury. Mr and Mrs Overfelt visited Lone Tree Tuesday. Ch S Fesler sold his residence to T Mougin. Mr and Mrs Charles Kaye and Mr and Mrs A Ford left after a visit with Mrs William Ford. Mrs John Stevens returned to Iowa City after visiting Ott.
Des Moines reports Dr. A. E. Kepford, state tuberculosis expert, visiting state counties to gauge support for establishing county hospitals this fall. He notes Washington, Clay, Story and Winneshiek counties likely to vote, with Washington showing strong sentiment for the TB focused facilities.
Local notes from Wellman and Ainsworth recount visits, church events, library talks and a harvest festival. Attendees include Clarence Wassam, Myrtle Moore, Mamie Shillig, Doran, Donnelly, Ed Wehrle, Stutzman, Merle Iden, Cyrus Iden, B. M. Junkin, Heizer, Mrs. A. L. Braden, Dr. C. S. Cooper, Rev. Arthur Woods, C. C. Gardner, W. W. Sigler, Florence Kirkendal, and others across Kalona Lexington and Davenport.
Lemars Iowa Oct 6 Otto Zeglen pleaded guilty to manslaughter for shooting Delbert Church on January 15 in district court. He was sentenced to eight years in the state prison at Ft Madison. The night event led to the legal action.
James W. Miller longtime Iowa state mine inspector and Gillespie mine superintendent died in a Illinois interurban crash. Appointed by Governor Jackson and serving through three administrations, Miller planned a Des Moines visit to discuss business with Lorenz Aumann of Eagle Iron Works after the collision.
Harry Ross appeals to Journal readers to help the city’s urban squirrels, noting a lean year for natural food and increased scavenging. He urges suburban residents to provide nourishment so the animals may thrive and affirm Washington as a good place to live and raise families.
J M Stewart Son of Alnosworth held an annual sale of fine full blood Poland China hogs with strong demand. High hog brought 51 dollars and the group averaged 26 dollars. Auctioneers were Colone Cooper and Tedford. Ad featured Foley Kidney Pills from Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.
A local newspaper notice highlights a want ad in the Journal as a fast way to reach buyers or seekers. The brief item emphasizes the effectiveness of classified ads for finding services, jobs, or goods locally.
Lexington Oct 4 local social events raise funds at Harvest Home. The church group served 300, with proceeds around 130 to 140 dollars. Don Brindley won first prize on white cake, Joe Shalla won dark cake. Ralph Scott and Arthur Eyestone led boys foot races. A R Miller spoke. Myrtle Durst and Alice Eyestone sang.
Crawfordsville notes Miss Ka Dunbar longtime J P Buxbaum store clerk will visit Brighton and Fairfield then marry Farrel Huston principal at Hitchcock schools South Dakota. Friends held a surprise gathering at H Manners home and presented a rug in her honor. Huston is a local native graduate who taught before pursuing further studies.
State university figure and part owner of a downtown drug store also owns a North Dakota farm and is junior partner in Fox & Huston real estate. Mrs James Kelsey and Miss May Garris return from a weeks long stay with R G Kelsey near Ainsworth. A reunion of the 25th Iown in Columbus Junction drew S P Gordon W A McCall J H Huston and Capt J W Harper. Washington visitors include Mrs Henry Hough Miss Edith Hough Mrs Daisy McFarland and Irene DeLong with J ht Lease.
In any calling of life a vigorous body and keen brain are demanded for success. Health is essential and Electric Bitters are praised as the greatest health aid.
After months of suffering from Kidney Trouble, W. M. Sherman of Cushing Me reports three bottles of Electric Bitters made him feel like a new man. The remedy purifies and enriches the blood, tones the system, and helps daily wear and tear. Available at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Miss Rachel Parrow a Bright's disease sufferer died at about 11 AM at her parents home near Ainsworth. She had recently returned from the western trip seeking health. Further details and funeral plans to be announced in tomorrow's issue.
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