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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1908
Page
4
Walter E. Smith serving a sentence for assault escapes from the jail. A reward of $50 is offered for information leading to recapture. The notice highlights the significant corn crop estimate for Iowa and the prison escape incident in the same issue.
Des Moines dispatch notes government figures showing corn as the dominant grain with U S farmers receiving about 1 941 896 600 for the crop at 78 cents in Chicago prices while wheat yields roughly 655 000 000. Iowa's 1908 crop is projected at 290 000 000 bushels valued at 226 200 000, contrasting with prior years, and the piece comments on farmer prosperity and Wall Street jitters.
Walter F. Smith, jailed for assault, escaped Tuesday evening from the county jail in Wapello Iowa. While Sheriff Smith’s wife served supper and opened the cell door to hand him the paper, the prisoner slipped away unseen. A $50 reward has been posted as Sheriff Smith leads the manhunt across town.
Creston Iowa Oct 8 Mrs Lee Long wife of a farmer near Grant Iowa was accidentally shot and killed by her husband Monday afternoon. Long had hunted earlier that day and as his gun failed to work on returning home the tragedy occurred with no intent shown.
A gun misfire while removing loads fatally wounded Mrs Long in a nearby room. The 20 year old woman, married only since February, died from a severed artery. The incident connects to a couple who had married recently.
Elijah Skaggs claiming reincarnation of the original Elijah was attacked by a Warren vigilante group with three followers, including a woman. They prepared to hang him but relented after the woman's pleadings, instead whipping him with a harness tag. He traveled to Fort Smith to report the incident to authorities.
Fort Dodge Iowa October 8 Senator J P Dolliver received a Roosevelt communication confirming his appointment to the waterways commission filling the vacancy left by Senator Allison's death The President made the selection to honor Dollivers knowledge of natural resources and his judgment on conservation methods The move comes as a surprise to local observers but is viewed as a tribute to Dollivers expertise and service to the country For additional context the notice cites Dollivers long standing work on resource conservation and development policies
Visibly frightened but able to withhold her identity, a young woman saying Cedar Rapids was her home until recently is stranded at the Grand hotel as her alleged husband and a companion are jailed. Mrs. D. Faltys is the name under which she is registered.
A called meeting of the W. R. C. is set for Saturday at 2 30 afternoon to arrange a convention. Mr J E Rice proprietor of the Shellabarger pantatorium and Miss Myrtle Harral of Colorado Springs were married by Rev A S Smith at the Methodist parsonage. The couple, with the groom’s mother Mrs A H Rice, plan to reside on East Second street and the community welcomes the bride who moved here for her new life.
The What I Can society of the Baptist church will meet this evening at 7:30 with Mrs Will Sickles on East Jefferson Street.
A delightful dancing party was enjoyed last evening at Knupp's wall. The music was furnished by Pulver's orchestra.
Mrs Will Ewing of Colorado Springs attended a pleasant social event yesterday at Mrs R S Warfel’s home on South Iowa avenue. Afternoon five hundred provided entertainment with Mrs J E Lemmon winning a hand painted comb and brush tray. A luncheon followed.
Yesterday afternoon at the home of the Misses Marie and Clara Crisswell a party of girls entertained the Nicola girls who leave soon for their new home at Burlington. Games were played and refreshments served at the conclusion.
The Rebekah lodge women met yesterday afternoon at Mrs John Haines residence and organized a new society to be called the Rebekah Gleaners, aiming to serve the community as a local charity group.
The club elected TI'res ident Mrs Sadie Minick as president and Mrs Emma Lehrer as vice president. Secretary is Mrs Starr and treasurer is Mrs Mamie Rittier. Meetings are the first and third Wednesdays monthly, next at Mrs Mel Anderson's home.
Interest runs high for the Commercial club poultry show set for November 17 to 20. At a meeting in W. L. Shearer’s office last evening association plans were finalized. The exhibit promises twice as many cash prizes and more entries than last year with W. S. Russell of Ottumwa serving as the judge.
A stream of brief society and travel notes from Crawfordsville and nearby towns. Names include W. E. Anwyl, Mrs. Lease, Rev. John C. Abels, Eva Crone, Mr. and Mrs. Butterfield, S. B. Harrison and daughter, Mrs. Gilmer Cherry, Mrs. Carson Anderson, D. D. Meade, Mrs. J. Bickford, Mrs. J. B. Jones, McElhinney's drug store wood orders, Chas. J. Winter, Horace Jordan, Rev. U. S. Smith, Bearts and children, and A. J. Knauss with visiting relatives in east Washington.
The Keota tile and brick factory burned during the noon hour Wednesday. Firemen arrived quickly but could not save the plant. loss estimated at 15000 dollars with insufficient insurance. Owner S. K. Leacox was dining and unaware until the disaster ended. Warehouses were saved though damaged. books in the safe survived but damaged. Rebuilding to start at once. origin of the fire remains undetermined.
Uriah Smith aged 97 died after illness, a Brighton carpenter who helped build early town homes. He was born November 19, 1825 in Columbus County Ohio and moved to the area in 1865 later settling in Brighton. He left a wife Mary E. Fox and eight children seven surviving Celestia Bierce Ella Dillon G. W. Smith Myra Peasley Hester Brinton and R. L. Emry. His death comes on the same night as details noting his son H. F. Smith of Amarillo Texas cares for him alongside Mrs. Emry.
Several local residents were noted in travel and visits as EK. J. Robinson returned home to Keota after a city stay. Mrs. Ella Allen-Dick and Mrs. John Smylie returned home from city shopping and Crawfordsville respectively. Visitors from Burlington and Kansas arrived for family and friend visits, with Mrs. Mary Anderson heading to Kansas City then Oklahoma City. Mrs. M. J. Swan left after a nine month stay, sister of local resident Mr. Warner, concluding her visit in Kansas.
The ministerial association met this week to discuss whether ministers should be pensioned. The unanimous view was yes, though the best method remains open for consideration. Officers for the year are President Rev. G. D. Rogers and Secretary Rev. J. C. Abels. A strong monthly program was announced.
Having sold a half interest in my phonograph business, all those owing me on accounts due should call and settle at once. I want to get all accounts settled up. 1 31 T. H. Chilcote. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Leichty of near Noble were business visitors in the city today. George Palmer was a passenger for Crawfordsville this morning.
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