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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1911

Page

4

Samuel W. Hout Dies Suddenly

Samuel W. Hout died suddenly, reported after a road traffic incident. He was identified by local authorities and mourned by family and community members.

Washington man dies suddenly of heart failure

Samuel Wout a longtime Washington resident dies at a W W Wilson coal yard barn while comforting horses. Officials report heart failure, noting years of rheumatism and heart issues. Born in Steubenville Ohio in 185? and married to Sarah Ella Moothart, he was 59 next Christmas. He was active in Baptist church and multiple fraternal and lodge groups. His loss is deeply felt by Mrs Wout and the community.

Samuel W. Hout Washington W. W., Wilson Coal Yard Rock Island Marion Avenue Carl Witte Mr. Hoyt Brighton G. W. Hay Hoyt Steubenville Ohio Sarah Ella Moothart Tom and W. P. Moothart Mary Young

Longtime Washington resident dies. survivors listed

In Washington a familiar figure for many years has died leaving a wife and children who receive much sympathy. Three children survive Mr Hout of Trenton Missouri and Mrs John Dodd and Earl Hout of this city. A daughter Miss Blanche died seven years ago. Surviving brothers and sisters include J. H. Hout Sarcoxie Missouri William T Hout Carthage Missouri Mrs Lillie B Lemon Enumclaw Washington Mrs George McAvoy and Mrs Samuel Todd of this city. Funeral tomorrow at 2 30 pm at the Hout residence conducted by R D I Coon with Workme assisting. Interment in city cemetery.

Ne Ambrose Trenton John Dodd Earl Hout Blanche J. H. Hout Sarcoxie Ww. T. Hout Carthage Lillie B. Lemon Enumclaw Wash George McAvoy Samuel Todd Hout R. D. I. Coon

Funeral notice for brother Hout at residence

A. C. U. W. members meet at the hall at 1 30 p m tomorrow to attend the funeral of brother Hout at the residence at 2 30 p m by order of M. W.

Brother 8. W. Hout M. W

Rev J F Smith at Methodist Church sermon on Christian character

Yesterday evening at the Methodist church Rev J F Smith brother C T Smith of this city spoke from Jeremiah 1512 on Strength of Christian Character. He argued character forms government foundations and resists anti Christian forces. He noted character’s influence in guiding others to act rightly and delivered the discourse with illumination and force.

Methodist Church J. F. Smith C. T. Smith

World Growling Better Through Help From Electric Bitters

Mrs. W. W. Gould of Pittsfield New Hampshire says Electric Bitters cured her stomach and kidney troubles after other medicines failed. She endorses them as a great tonic and liver and kidney remedy for women. Available at Lemmon's Pharmacy for 50 cents.

W. W. Gould Pittsfield N. H Lemmon's Pharmacy

Pacific Fleet Mobilization Off Los Angeles Harbor

Vessels of Uncle Sam's Pacific fleet are mobilizing off Los Angeles harbor today. Twenty four ships will be here for the rendezvous with a total displacement of 116 245 tons.

Los Angeles Cal Uncle Sam Pacific Fleet Los Angeles Harbor

Rexall Orderlies Offer At Our Store

A bold offer invites readers to try Rexall Orderlies for constipation at the risk of the store. The ad asserts a scientific, pleasant remedy that does not cause diarrhea or nausea and highlights 12 tablets for 10 cents, 36 for 25, and 80 for 50 cents. Cook Sherman at the corner store promotes the product.

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

Button Factory Closed For Day In Burlington Repair

The American Pearl Button Co. plant halted production due to an engine power issue. A loosened piston rod required parts be sent to Murray Ironworks in Burlington for repair. Reopening is expected tomorrow morning. The new factory gym draws many workers who play indoor baseball in organized teams.

American Pearl Button Co Burlington Murray Ironworks

Marsh’s Crowning Feats Highlight 3 Feathers in Cap

Ainsworth Clipper notes Marsh adds three notable achievements by late October. He shipped the first car load of timothy seed and the first car load of No. 1 wheat, joining Winesap and Canada Red among his listed successes.

Winesap Canada Marsh Ainsworth Clipper

Fifty Years Ago Today War Prisoners Moved to Fort Warren

Fifty years ago on October 30 prisoners were moved from Fort Lafayette and Latten’s Inlet to Fort Warren Boston. The transfer involved about 100 political prisoners and 633 military inmates. Twenty five years ago rumors of a Bulgarian government overthrow surfaced, linked to Russian general Kaulbars.

New York Fort Warren Boston Fort Lafayette Latterns Inlet Kaulbars Bulgaria

Austin dam defect found after disaster in Olean

New York inspector Alexander R. McKim concludes the bed rock key was omitted in construction of the Austin dam. His inspection report to the state department details the finding after surveying the disaster site in Olean on October 30.

Olean N. Y Austin Dam Alexander R. McKim New York Austin MecKim State Department

Hall's Catarrh Cure claims a universal cure

Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure annihilates catarrh at all stages by a constitutional internal treatment. The ad promises to destroy the disease’s foundation through blood and mucous contact and offers 100 dollars for any uncured case. Addresses F J Cheney Toledo Ohio. Also recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo

Lynchers Lose Negro After Escape Amid Mob

In Washington Georgia on October 30 A D Walker a Black man who confessed to killing C S Hollenshead a wealthy merchant and planter escaped from a sheriff taken mob before they could string him up. Hollenshead was killed in his store the night before amid suspicion linked to Walker and his wife’s trouble with the merchant.

Washington, Ga C. S Hollenshead A. D. Walker Hollenshead Walker

Baldwin for President

New Haven Oct 30 J S Thomas executive secretary to Governor Baldwin and secretary of the Democratic state central committee says Baldwin name will be presented to the national Democratic convention by the Connecticut delegation as its choice for the head of the ticket. He adds Baldwin holds the same stance on the presidential nomination as he did for governor saying if the nomination is looking for him it can find him in New Haven but he is not hunting for it.

New Haven J. S. Thomas Baldwin Democratic State Central Committee

From Our Exchanges and Local Notes

Mr Steck of Washington moves fixtures to open his jew elry store in Wellman by Nov. He is a leading jeweler and the Wellman branch is expected to become one of his best. Ainsworth Clipper notes a politicking crowd in town led by Congressman Kennedy visiting for private interviews. Captain Cruz and family traveled by auto to Washington. John Marsh ships the first bulk car of apples from Ainsworth to Rockford Iowa at 40 cents per bushel, with varieties including Ben Davis Black Ben Davis Wealthy Duchess of Oldenburg Willow Twig and Waldbridge.

Steck Washington Wellman Ainsworth Congressman Kennedy Charley Needham Marsh Bailey Howard Benn Ralph Smith Bailey Dr. Laird Will Trotter Jess Marr Ainsworth Clipper J. A. Marsh Rockford Floyd County Iowa Minnesota Wealthy Duchess of Oldenburg Ben Davis Willow Twig Waldbridge

The Widow Notices House Staff Change

A caller tells the widow she has a new butler, white, and a negro cook. The widow remarks she is entering half mourning this season.

Harper's

Buckthorn Bark Remedy Exalts Washington Constipation Relief

Washington readers learn Adlerika, a German appendicitis remedy, uses buckthorn bark glycerine and antiseptic ingredients to relieve constipation sour stomach and gas quickly. Local druggists Cook and Sherman advertise it as a fast acting digestive aid.

Washington Adlerika Cook & Sherman

Westminster Memorial Window at Westminster United Presbyterian Church

Former members and friends of Westminster congregation fund a memorial window for the new United Presbyterian church in West Chester Iowa. The window costs 175 dollars with about 100 raised so far. Donations are invited from any former member or friend by writing Rev W F Graham West Chester Iowa. Meritol White Liniment advertised by Lemmon's Pharmacy as exclusive agents.

Old United Presbyterian Congregation Westminster New United Presbyterian Church West Chester W. F. Graham Iowa Meritol Lemmon's Pharmacy

Poland China Hogs for Sale from Keota Iowa

Pure bred Poland China hogs for sale sired by Junction Chief Black Giant and Longfellow. March and April farrow and several fall yearling males. Described as big, smooth hogs with impressive bone and length. Guaranteed breeders. Contact G. B. Van Kleeck Keota Iowa six miles west of West Chester.

Junction Chief Black Giant Longfellow

Escaped in Time Escaped in Time

James visits Gertrude at her aunt’s, plans to propose but finds life with the party draining. After a series of activities from tennis to boating and a rain-soaked golf outing, he suffers a severe ivy reaction and returns home. He breathes a sigh of relief when she becomes engaged to Harold Lifton, realizing he escaped a life with her.

James Gertrude Harold Lifton

Three Largest Petrified Redwoods Found Near Bohemian Grove

Scientific American reports three petrified redwood trunks unearthed from a mountainside debris near Occidental in Sonoma County California close to the Bohemian Club Grove. The largest spans 25 feet in diameter and about 350 feet long, with two others measuring 13 and 12 feet in diameter.

Bohemian Club Grove Sonoma County California Occident Egypt Scientific American

Fatty Felix at the Graham October 31

Henry W. Link brings the famous laughing comedy drama Fatty Felix to the Graham on October 31 with an exceptional cast and new songs. Curtain at 8:15, prices 25 35 50 75. Uproarious fun guaranteed for a public eager for pure amusement.

Henry W. Link Fatty Felix Graham

Chamberlain's Liniment Relief Ad at Lemmon’s Pharmacy

An advertisement notes a sore back as a common muscular rheumatism and claims Chamberlain's Liniment provides relief with several applications. It lists Lemmon's Pharmacy as the place to buy the liniment.

Lemmon's Pharmacy

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr. Wout Lodges and Wire Company Mr. Hout Guy J. A. Harwood & Son New York State Connecticut Frank Cruz Leo Stella Kathryn Bailey Riverside Leader Herbert Parrott Wiot Hinkley Lone Tree Reporter Poland China G. B. van Kleeck Keota Lowa Henry WY. Link McDougall
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