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.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1911
Page
4
Samuel W. Hout died suddenly, reported after a road traffic incident. He was identified by local authorities and mourned by family and community members.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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