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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1912
Page
7
Madame Sarah Bernhardt celebrated her sixty seventh birthday in London with preparations for a national tribute. An address of congratulations will be presented bound in velvet volumes and signed by many prominent figures from the King and Queen down.
The readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure known to the medical fraternity for catarrh a constitutional disease. The ad claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and offers 100 dollars to any case it cannot cure. It asks readers to send for testimonials and lists Toledo Ohio as the address. Sold by all druggists at 75 cents. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The November term opens November 4 and may be one of the lightest in years as the docket remains slow with filings ending tomorrow. Judge Preston presides. notable cases include Fred Booth charged with assault with intent to commit rape and others against Nelson Clark and Spencer from Wellman.Northern county crowds may attend if the grand jury returns an indictment.
Geo T Craddock of Rubie Ark says LT suffered seven years of lumbago preventing work. After trying many kidney medicines, two bottles of Foley's Kidney Pills cured him and let him resume any work. He recommends them to friends. Lemmon's Pharmacy endorses the ad.
Zurich reports the opening of new aerial railways to carry passengers over perilous mountain cliffs. Officials say they are safe though timid riders seek reassurance. Several more lines are planned to satisfy tourists craving mountain ascent thrills and Alpine views. Mrs. Peter Holan endorses Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for whooping cough.
A new waiter serves a short elderly looking woman who cannot reach the floor. She orders more items and requests a hassock. The waiter debates the table setting and blushes before finally asking if the hassock should be broiled or fried.
Bobbie Wilk insists he will buy back a $2 collar box from Mr. Wilkins for five cents. He plans to re-gift it next Christmas to save $1.95, noting the labor of resale. Mr. Wilkins questions the plan.
Tom McNeal reports a sheriff hopeful going door to door asking for votes with a small persuasion book. He notes one blunt man who refuses, saying he would rather take poison than vote for the candidate, prompting the remark that he might be marked as doubtful.
A historical prose fragment contrasts hygienic boasts of Doc Wiley with a rural Missouri anecdote. The verse questions which child will remain unspoiled by germs and toxins, while a traveling shirt seller scene concludes with a joking admission of limited nighttime activity.
County wide effort to form a hospital auxiliary led by women from all towns and townships. Aimed at educating the public on hospital needs and supplying fruits linen and other items not easily bought. A large meeting is planned at the Commercial Club on the seventh with county participation.
Two old barbers at the O. K. barber shop in Colenso hotel north end offer overflow shaving services at ten cents. G. W. B. assisted by T. L. B. invite patrons to call and see them for a good clean shave.
The Misses Emma Rose Minnie Schroeder Carrie Sandliben Fred Schroeder and Chris Sandliben visited John Gerdes Tuesday evening. A pleasant time was spent and guests departed well pleased with the entertainment. Mrs Charles Cutright hosted Miss Mide Lewis millinery girls for dinner in southeast Washington. Eight covers at a decorated table. A three course dinner was served.
Public sale of the Jane Stacy Estate Farm in Walnut Township Jefferson County Iowa on November 20 at 2 PM. The 120 acre property includes 90 acres of arable land with pasture, improvements a two story frame house barn and outbuildings, two wells wind mill and cistern. Abstract of title provided. Terms require contract for March 1913 delivery and possession. Locust posts also sold. For details contact Austin Sutherland or Frances E Stacy executrix.
The Epworth Leaguers host a Halloween social at First M E Church on East Madison Street. A Regular F A A meeting is scheduled for Oct 24 with initiation. St James Sewing Circle notes a meeting with Mrs Sam Berry. A pie supper is planned at Cedar Center schoolhouse Oct 26. W L S society hosts a Halloween social Oct 25 at Al Fields home. County women plan a 2 PM meeting at the Commercial Club for a hospital auxiliary. Mrs Beatty hosts the Poinsettia club tomorrow afternoon.
In Los Angeles on October 23 Clarence S. Darrow the Chicago lawyer who defended the McNamara brothers saw his trial set for November 25 on an indictment charging bribery of juror Robert Bain. A tentative postponement agreement was reached by counsel before today.
Washington reports fear in the navy department for the US transport Prairie with 750 marines and the United States Commission aboard. The vessel was last heard from October 2 off the coast of Santo Domingo, where it had been operating.
Acting Secretary Winthrop ordered urgent dispatches to all Santo Domingo stations seeking information on a vessel's whereabouts amid rising tensions and potential interference with American or foreign interests.
Des Moines reports a 250 voice chorus with soloists and a 50 piece orchestra for the Iowa State Teachers association convention in Des Moines November 7 to 9. Walter P. Hensen announced the Philharmonic society will manage the program with the event staged at the Coliseum on November 8.
Officials plan arrangements for a meeting likely to attract record crowds. Information bureaus will set up to provide visiting delegations with city guides.
Ames Ind Oct 23 A mass meeting chaired by James Watson of the agricultural college raised funds for the campaign against a state schools order. A shower of coins filled the auditorium as students responded to the financial handicap of the student association, and coins rained on the stage for nearly five minutes.
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