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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1909

Page

5

Marriage of Minnie Ewing to David Sutherland in Portland

Miss Minnie Myrtle Ewing daughter of Mr and Mrs David Ewing formerly of this city married David Sutherland at the bride’s parents home in Portland Oregon The newly weds will reside in Amboy Washington Mrs Schuyler Livingston hosts a small gathering in north Washington tomorrow afternoon for friends.

Minnie Myrtle Ewing David Ewing City David Sutherland Portland Oregon Sutherland Amboy Washington George Shaw Rutledge, Ia Thos. McClean

Fortnightly Club and Commercial Club Meet This Week

The Fortnightly club holds its literary element with Miss Conner Monday evening. The Commercial Club holds its regular monthly directors meeting next Tuesday at 7:30 and 8:00 for members. The Yeomen plan a basket supper Tuesday at Wooden Hall at 8 for members and families with a program. Royal Arch Masons announce a called Cyrus chapter No. 15 meeting Monday evening at 11 for work.

Miss Conner Commercial Club Best Royal Arch Masons

Rothschilds Baseball Tomorrow At S E Grounds Neighborhood News

Local notes report Rothschilds selling washable rats at the S E ball grounds tomorrow with a big game between Rural Route One and Rural Route Three. Free auto service to the park is offered. In city updates Isaac Klein and others are in town on business while Mrs J H Miller remains gravely ill.

N. N. Shaw Winterset Isaac Klein Davenport S. E S. E. Ball Park

Catholic Sister Mary Leontine Dies After Illness

Sister Mary Leontine of the Sisters of Ignity, directress of St James convent school primary grades, died yesterday after a four day illness. She previously taught at Lourdes academy in Burlington Iowa for five years. High Mass will be at St James church tomorrow at 10 am with burial in Elm Grove cemetery Catholic portion. Public viewing is allowed tonight and tomorrow before services.

Mary Leontine Sisters of @ignity St. James Convent Lourdes Academy Burlington Iowa St. James Church Elm Grove Cemetery

Fire damages roof at E. V. Simons home

A fire at about 3 10 this afternoon on East Main street damaged only a small hole in the roof of the E. V. Simons residence. The blaze started from a defective flue and was extinguished quickly with no further injuries. The house is owned by T. J. Allen.

E. V. Simons East Main Street T. J. Allen

Rexall Orderlies Promise Money Back If Not Satisfied

Advertises Rexall Orderlies as a gentle safe bowel regulator and tonic that aid constipation without griping or nausea. Claims strengthener and liver benefits with a money back promise and two sizes, sold at Cook & Sherman The Rexall Store at S. W. Corner Square in Washington.

Rexall Orderlies Rexall Washington Cook & Sherman S. W. Cor. Square

The Practical Lawyer and the Forged Letter Case

Tom Chilcote recalls a pivotal case with Mr Arbuckle where forgery threatened a $500 claim. An expert witness faltered, then authorship was proven by tracing handwriting, paper, and witnesses. The verdict favored Arbuckle, boosting Chilcote’s career and leading to his move with Nutt & Carden to a wider Northwestern Mutual Insurance agency.

T. Blair Eaton American Press Association Law Tom Arbuckle Peter Winfield Winfeld Winfield Upon Henry Harley Mr. Harley Jacob Untermeyer Mr. Untermeyer Stephen Munger Munger Harley Chilcote Nutt & Carden Northwestern Mutual Insurance Co Milwaukee Northwestern Washington Keokuk Mahaska Marion

Miss Kate Burris Resigns to Join Donelan Dry Goods

Miss Kate Burris resigns after three years at Rothschild's dry goods store and will move to Ottumwa in a few weeks to take a position in the suit department at the W. J. Donelan Dry Goods company.

Howard Wilson Wilson Heating Company E. G. Gardner Howard Clinton Kate Burris Rothschild Ottumwa W. J. Donelan Dry Goods Company

The Little Homestead Star In Graham Oct 12

William Macaulay stars as Roy Carro in The Little Homestead a heart story of intense human interest noted for this Graham engagement on October 12.

William Macaulay Roy Carro Graham

Sage Tea and Sulphur Hair Restorer Promoted by Wyeth

An old practice of using sage tea for hair color is revived with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur, touted as superior to traditional preparations. The tonic, sold at 50 cents to 1 dollar, is available in drug stores or by mail from Wyeth Chemical Co. McElhinney Drug Co. is listed as a special agent.

Wyeth Wyeth Chemical Company Cortlandt St New York City McElhinney Drug Co

Sale of farm stock and gear near Crawfordsville

Auction announced for October 18 1909 four miles west of Crawfordsville offering horses cows and 160 spring shoats with farm machinery including wagons hay racks binders plows and seed. Terms include 12 months credit on sums over ten dollars cash discounts for cash and notes bearing seven percent interest. M D Maxwell and Wenger Bros as organizers with U P Davidson clerk and E B Franklin catering.

Crawfordsville McCormick McCormick and Dain M. D. Maxwell

Circuit Court Affirms Morse Sentence for 15 Years

The United States Circuit Court today upheld the lower federal court verdict sentencing Charles W. Morse, a former banker and steamship capitalist, to fifteen years in prison.

United States Circuit Court Today Charles W. Morse

Weather Special: Cold Temps Loom Across State Tonight

A special weather report warns of below freezing temperatures in the west and central portions of the state tonight with near freezing in the east. Rural areas may see icy conditions as a result.

Navigators Date Line Defined for Pacific Travel

The paper explains the international date line near the 180th meridian as a navigator’s reference. It marks where the date changes during trans-Pacific voyages, adding one day for westward travel and losing one day for eastward travel due to 24 hours split over 15 degrees of longitude.

Pacific Ocean

The Little Homestead at Graham October 12

A short notice previews The Little Homestead a Graham venue on October 12. Actor William Macauley stars as Roy Carroll, husband, in a tale built on faith and domestic tension.

Graham William Macauley Roy Carroll

For Sale Cheap Stove and Breeding Cockerels

For sale 18 inch Road Oak heater offered by John Warnock. Also pure bred Brown Leghorn cockerels available from Mrs Robt Coulter, Route 26-43. Sale items listed in a small classified notice.

John Warnock Robt. Coulter

The Root Juice Cure Promised by Eminent Scientist

An advertisement touts a scientist with years of study and ten thousand dollars spent curing ailments. It claims Root Juice heals the stomach liver and kidneys, stops food fermentation, and purifies blood. It urges immediate purchase at Lemmon's drug store for $1 a bottle or three for $2.50.

Wes Lemmon’s

Personal crisis reports in Prussia rise in summer of 1908

A 1908 compilation shows 7 643 personal crisis reports in Prussia with more cases in summer than winter. The data also suggest fewer people take their lives on Saturdays and Sundays.

Prussia

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