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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1909
Page
6
Numerous residents make short trips and visits across Iowa Illinois and beyond including Sawhill Burnett Harwood Eckerman and Crawford. Ed Klippfenstein Darbyshire and Madrigal attend events and lectures while Via Wireless debuts tomorrow in the paper.
The officers of the Athletic Association are President Clarence Proudfit, Secretary Ina Crone, Captain pro tem of the boys' basketball Roy Hays, Captain pro tem of the girls' basketball Ina Crone, Yellingmaster Clayton Clapper. Membership is expected to grow. Both basketball teams are practicing for the season. A dark room for lantern slides is being added to the high school with slides by Principal Robb and a new lantern stand built by Prof. Case, expanding the school's scientific facilities.
Last Friday afternoon the rhetoric divisions organized with teachers in charge and officers for seven sections. Section One is led by Miss Woodford with Julia White as president and Nathan Bovee as vice president. The first programs, preparing for a standard year, will be given on Oct 22 at 2 45 p m and the public is invited.
Mr and Mrs Harry Choate plan a home talent play under Yeo man lodge with rehearsals starting soon. The comedy drama An Unequal Match or Only a Country Girl features eleven roles and aims for a mid month performance.
Rock Island lines announce a pension plan effective January 1 1910 for all employees with 25 years of service or who reach age 70 by June 30 1910. The program covers joint employes across Rock Island lines and others who have continuous service since October 1 1852, with specific record blanks issued to department heads.
An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as clearing air passages and stopping throat irritation. It promises sore lungs heal and the cold expelled, urging customers to reuse only the genuine yellow package from Lemmon's Pharmacy and Mc Elhinney Drug Co.
Martin Michael told coworkers of a troubling dream before his shift at a Brooklyn lumber yard. Ten minutes before quitting, a wooden splinter from a buzz saw pierced his body and he died despite a doctor’s efforts.
A persuasive pitch promotes Mi o Na tablets from Lemmon's Pharmacy promising fast relief for indigestion and stomach ailments. It claims a five minute cure for dyspeptic pain and a money back guarantee at 50 cents a box, urging Washington residents to accept the remedy.
A Steam Rollers player from Benjamin Franklin school suffered a broken collar bone in a hard fought game against the Avalanches of George Washington. After the match the injured youth recalled falling on Skinny Morgan during a tackle and hearing a crack as the bone gave way. His father and a surgeon confirmed the fracture.
Copeland and Coy singing and dancing comedians perform at the Graham. new moving pictures and illustrated songs with different programs each evening. Tickets cost 5 and 10 cents. Jane Eyre by Rowland and Clifford opens Oct 8 at the Graham. the company is well balanced and touring cities at higher prices but offers 25 35 and 50 cent tickets locally.
Harold Mc Grath presents The Man on the Box at the Graham October 11 with a record of 200 New York nights 100 Boston nights and 200 Chicago nights. William Macauley stars in The Little Homestead at the Graham October 12 with a new third act and praised acting and scenery.
The Graham management announces three major attractions booked for October 8, 11 and 12 in sequence due to scheduling. They state these are the only bookings until late October and urge theatre goers to enjoy three quality shows before a long rest.
The central office detective sends a notorious criminal away and notes his unusual cries over his birds, dogs, and ferret. The story highlights criminals showing sentimental attachments to pets and birds while lacking regard for family.
A second grade boy named Tom brings home his progress report. His mother praises his high academic ratings while his lawyer father notes no deportment record. Tom responds that the room does not include that category, illustrating a humorous mix up of school terms.
J M Stewart & Sons of Ainsworth held their annual Poland China hog sale yesterday. Forty head fetched prices from 20 to 74 dollars as the firm showcases a new sale pavilion and growing reputation. Colonels Macon Cooper and Cottingham presided at the sale.
J R George states all debts of the late Ol Farris must be settled at once to complete the estate settlement. This notice calls all creditors to present their claims promptly.
A sale of the late O1 Farris personal goods is held Saturday afternoon at the N EK corner of the Square. Items include a buggy a secretary two watches and a small coal heater among other belongings.
An auction notice states a sale of household goods on the N E corner of the Square Saturday October Sth at 2 00 o'clock. A good piano will be sold with the goods regardless of price. Frank Macon, Auctioneer.
Notice issued for bids to erect a schoolhouse in Rubio town Clay Township Washington county Iowa. Bids due 2 pm October 16 1909 at Rubio Savings Bank where plans may be seen. Lowest responsible bidder awarded. Board may reject any bid. Plans also at County Superintendent Office Washington Iowa. Dated Sept 16 1909. M L Waters President of Board.
An old fashioned remedy described as sage tea with sulfur now sold as Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur. The ad notes it restores color and scalp health and is available from leading druggists at 50 cents to 1 dollar a bottle or by direct order from Wyeth Chemical Company at 74 Cortlandt Street New York City.
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