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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1909
Page
2
Community notices recount visits and travels of residents from Winfield to Havre Des Moines and Crawfordsville. Saturday features a Route 1 vs Route 3 baseball game with tickets 25 cents for spectators and free for ladies. An auction outlines farm, livestock, and equipment for sale with terms and contact details.
Miss Gertrude Reeves eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Thos J Reeves died at home in Des Moines October 5 1909 after a long TB illness. Born November 27 1882 she graduated high school 1902 and later studied at Capital City Commercial College. Survived by five sisters and parents plus two other relatives she had a peaceful death. Funeral services held in Des Moines with interment at Elm Grove cemetery. Pallbearers and flower girls from her graduating class attended.
Rome reports the pope has practically recovered from a goat attack and, while not granting public audiences, follows physician advice. He took a brief drive in the Vatican gardens and walked fifty yards with a cane, leaning on it for support.
Mrs George Stewart hosts a gathering this afternoon at her home for a group of ladies. The event is in honor of Mrs Dr Cubbins of Chicago California and Miss Harriet Mehaffey of Loveland Colorado.
The Christian Endeavor society will hold a social this evening at the W. J. Brooks home five miles northwest of the city. Members meeting at the church at 7 15 are invited, including honorary members.
The Gleaner society met with Mrs. Mel Anderson yesterday afternoon for the annual election of officers. Elected were President Mrs. Mel Anderson, First Vice President Mrs. Sadie Little, Second Vice President Mrs. Emma Lehrer, Secretary Mrs. Sadie Minick, Treasurer Mrs. John Rittler. Next meeting is in two weeks.
Regular meeting of Cyrus Chapter No. 15 Royal Arch Masons scheduled for Friday evening October 8 at 7 30 with business followed by Mark Masters degree work. James D. Glasgow High Priest recommends attendance.
The Mason Transfer and Storage Company exhibits a Deering Corn Husker at City Feed yards inviting all interested to call and inspect it.
The Ladies League of the Baptist Church will meet Friday at 2 30 in the lecture room. A full attendance is desired as important business will be transacted.
Street and number requested for the order No 589 to be promptly attended by Frank Rovers.
Winifred Bailey an 18 year old Washington Academy student and daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Bailey of Pilotsburg was struck by the Firefly locomotive this morning at North Iowa avenue crossing. She lost a hand and suffered a crushed face with possible skull fracture while attempting to cross behind a waiting freight. She remains unconscious at the city hospital with uncertain outcome. The engineer John Taylor of Valley Junction blew alarms, gates keeper R A Conner warned her but she did not heed.
People with bills against the recent reunion of old soldiers are asked to present them at the Journal office for Colonel W. B. Bell immediately.
Specifl Ben KE Murrow was arrested in Des Moines on October 7 for killing his brother Charles KE Murrow. Police say initial burglary theory was ruled out after coroner’s investigation.
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