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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1908

Page

8

Thirty Years in Hades Bell Tolls for Charles Herzog

Charles Herzog of South Dakota endured thirty years of torment, testifying in writing before his death that he suffered for a crime he did not commit. He claimed the Morse tattooed him with guilt for murdering a beautiful girl and an innocent man hanging for it. His dying words reveal his curse and evidence of alleged wrongful punishment.

Charles Herzog South Dakota Morse Herzog

Silent Plea From Desperate Writer Becomes Mourning Note

A lifeless body is found with a chilling message addressed to the deceased's mother Mrs. Caroline Herzog of Girard Ohio. The note hints at a hidden identity and a grievous personal secret the writer could no longer bear.

Caroline Herzog Girard, O

Secret of a Life in Hell: Remorse and Self Hell

A reflective piece discusses a man tormented by remorse over murder and a tramp’s death, comparing his torment to Milton and Jonathan Edwards. It emphasizes thirty years of inner suffering, the inescapability of self-judgment, and the idea that hell persists within the conscience beyond external punishment.

Hell Milton Satan Jonathan Edwards Charles Herzog

Local amusements and visits listed in The Star

Local notes report Mrs Jordan traveling to Wellman for a weekend visit while Bolce and Dylan Kurtz head to Winfield for Sunday. Lem Cherry arrives from the west on the Milwaukee. Miss Cassady visits Brighton for a few days. Mrs Hitchcock returns home to Keota after a stay with her sister. Dunbar Bell Ringers appear at the opera house next Wednesday evening. tickets urged.

Star the Royal Mrs. Hitchcock Keota Mrs al Horsey Dunbar Bell Opera House

Foley's Orino Laxative credited with saving a child

A Wisconsin man states his three year old son suffered severe constipation and fever until receiving two doses of Foley's Orino Laxative. He reports the next morning the fever disappeared and the boy was well, claiming the laxative saved his life. The quote is attributed to A. Wolkush of Casimer. Lemmon's Pharmacy is listed in the notice.

Foley

First U P Church Services and Sunday School Schedule

The First U P Church announces Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship at 11 junior service at 4 senior at 5 45 and evening service at 7 All are welcome Rev W C Fisher is the pastor

Sabbath services and programs at the church

Sabbath school at 9 30 morning public worship at it junior Endeavor at 4 30 senior Endeavor at 5 45 and evening public service at 7 all are cordially invited Rev W R Sawhill pastor.

W. R. Sawhill

Sunday church schedule with youth league services

The Sunday program lists a 9:30 morning rally and 10:30 class meeting. An 11 o clock sermon for children and two youth leagues at 3:30 and 5:45 precede the 7 o clock evening service on the topic The Intermediate State delivered by Rev. A. 8. Smith.

A. 8. Smith

Preaching at it and at 7 by the Rev T U Sproull

The notice lists services with preaching times at seven in the evening led by the Reverend T U Sproull. The fragment references a schedule or guidance for worship.

T. U. Sproull

First Church of Christ Scientist Services and Hours

Corner of town avenue and Jefferson street hosts Sabbath school at 10 and morning service at 11 with the sermon Everlasting Punishment. The reading room is open Mon Wed and Sat 2 to 4 30 p m second door east of Washington National Bank.

Towa Avenue Jefferson Street Washington National Bank

Beginning Wednesday Night Special Meetings at First Baptist

Public worship with preaching by the pastor at 11 and 7. Sunday school at 9 30. B Y P U at 6. Beginning Wednesday night at 7 30 a series of special meetings. The Rev A A LaGrand of Pella Iowa will assist the pastor and preach Wednesday night. All who love the Lord's work are cordial invited to join in these meetings. Rev George D Rogers pastor.

A. A. LaGrand Pella Iowa George D. Rogers

First Presbyterian Announces Sermons and Services

The pastor will speak on Recon ciliation and The Larger Citizenship at regular services. Mrs. Tillotson and Miss Row will sing. Bible school at 9 30. Junior Endeavor at 3 30 and Senior Endeavor at 6. Rev. John C Abels, pastor invites all to attend.

Preaching Services at Walnut School Near Verdi

Notice for Sunday afternoon services at Walnut school house near Verdi at 3 30 PM inviting all.

Walnut School House Verdi

Ministerial Association Meets Monday at Rogers Home

A meeting of the Ministerial association is set for Monday morning at 10 o'clock at the home of the Rev. Geo. D. Rogers.

Ministerial Association Geo. D. Rogers

Closing Rally Highlights Democratic and Republican Speeches

The piece notes Democratic speakers J. F. Weber of Ottumwa and John Dr. Denison of Dubuque address crowds in the opera house and pledge gains. A large Republican rally at Ainsworth drew about sixty locals listening to A. Carpenter, Marsh W. Bailey, and S. W. Brookhart as the campaign winds down.

J. F. Weber Ottumwa Opera House John Dr. Denison Dubuque Ainsworth A. Carpenter Marsh W. Bailey S. W. Brookhart

Morse Faces Tough Cross Examination in Bank Case

Charles W. Morse, a Wall Street figure, testifies for over six hours in the U S circuit court defending the National Bank of North America loan operations. He sparred with Attorney General Stimson, who later reveals a disputed loan to Morse’s secretary Katherine A Wilson. Morse asserts the loan was his, while Stimson cites a signed letter denying direct Morse interest. The adjournment follows the prosecutor’s request to review evidence before new questions.

New York Charles W. Morse Wall Street United States Circuit National Bank of North America Morse Stimson Katherine A. Wilson Leslie Whiting Stimpson W. B. Ridgely New Amsterdam Bank Curtis Stimsop Mercantile

Mrs William Astor Dies After Long Illness

Mrs William Astor, a longtime leader in New York society, died at her Fifth Avenue residence after a period of heart trouble. She was eighty two years old.

New York Society Fifth Avenue

Not Superstitious Old Gentleman Dialogue

An exchange unfolds with a boastful beggar insisting he is not superstitious after noting he is the thirteenth requester today. The humor hinges on the old man’s wary response to superstition and social interaction.

Shot Hits Ryan Boy as Man Claims Deflection

In Paris England on October 51 Raymond Thomas fired at a rabbit and struck Glenn Ryan in both legs with birdshot. Thomas testified the shot was not aimed at Ryan but deflected by a board. The boy sustained serious injuries though not expected to be fatal.

Paris Raymond Thomas Glenn

Strenuous Wooer Fails to Wed in Chicago

Harnessmaker Steve Hallop twenty with threat to shoot Theresa Young when proposing marriage at gunpoint. Young refuses and reports to Municipal Judge Going. The judge rejects the revolver proposal as too strenuous and reserves decision for one week to allow resolution.

Chicago Steve Hallop Theresa Young Elston Avenue Hallop Going

Weather forecast for Illinois to Wisconsin tonight

The forecast covers Illinois Indiana Lower Michigan and Wisconsin with generally fair skies and cool conditions. Iowa is partly cloudy and warmer in the northwest portion as the day progresses.

Illinois Indiana Lower Michigan Wisconsin Iowa

University Adds a College at Western Reserve

President Thwing announces the Cleveland School of Pharmacy joins Western Reserve University. The school in its twenty seventh year offers a two or three year program with chemistry physics pharmacy and material medica courses. Seventy five students currently study there and the entering class is the largest to date.

Cleveland Thwing Cleveland School of Pharmacy Western Reserve University School of Pharmacy

Boston Steel Execs Plead Guilty To Collusion

David H. Andrews president of Boston Bridge Works and Charles N. Fitts secretary of New England Structural pleaded guilty to collusion to obtain city contracts. Each paid a $7,000 fine and $3,000 to the city for extra profits, per indictment.

Boston David H. Andrews Boston Bridge Works Charles N. Fitts New England Structural Company

United States Officials Delay Steamer Monglis Departure

Tokio October 31 The Monglis voyage has been postponed a day to allow prominent U S citizens aboard to learn election results. Among those leaving for the United States are Mr and Mrs Frank B Loomis and other officials aboard the ship.

Tokio United States Monglis Frank B. Loomis

Wilson to Head a College

Des Moines Iowa October 31 Secretary James Wilson of the department of agriculture has been offered the presidency of the State Agricultural College of Colorado by its trustees who expect him to accept though no formal word has yet been received.

Des Moines James Wilson Department of Agriculture State Agricultural College of Colorado Wilson

Gave Her Life for Others

Mary Farrell a seamstress lies dying in Roosevelt hospital after rescuing dozens from a tenement fire sparked by an oil stove explosion. She carried the blazing stove down stairs to save others as flames engulfed the building. Her dress caught fire and she fell shielding occupants.

New York Mary Farrell Roosevelt Hospital West Forty-third Street Miss Farrell

Esperanto Gains Public Recognition Across Nations

Washington reports note a Dresden Esperanto convention boosted its public recognition and trade value. Consul Norton of Chemnitz cites growing attention to Esperanto use by the blind, increasing accessible publications. The British postmaster general approves Esperanto for telegraphing. the Japanese foreign minister urges citizens to learn the language.

Washington Dresden Norton Chemnitz United Kingdom

Little Girl Loses Both Legs in Train Accident

Myrtle Kurtz aged fourteen was internally injured and both legs were cut off by a Wabash passenger train in Delphi Indiana. She had spent the night elsewhere and was returning home for school when a sidetrack car cut obstructed the view of the main line and she stepped onto the main track in front of the train.

Delphi, Inc Myrtle Kurtz Miss Kurtz

Lazy Creek Goes to Work

Corydon Indiana residents near Lazy creek in Harrison county report a miracle as the dry five mile stream now contains about a foot of water after a long drought. The creek feeds Indian creek near Tanesville and formerly lay barren as dust blew along its bed.

Corydon Ind Lazy Creek Harrison County Indian Creek Tanesville

Chicago Markets Quotation Report From Oct 30

Chicago Board of Trade quotations show wheat oats corn and hog cattle and lamb markets with price ranges and receipts. Regional listings from East Buffalo and Dunning Stevens note slow markets for cattle hogs and sheep with best lambs at 5.75 and calves up to 8.50.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Close East Buffalo N. Y Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission

Frantic Women and Nervous Disturbances Discussed

An article describes organic disturbances of the feminine system as a firebrand on nerves driving women anxious. It argues such conditions can be overcome by taking certain remedies or measures.

Bradfield Regulator CO Tlanta

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Testimonials

Letters from Mrs. Mary Wood of Christiana Tennessee and Mrs. Wallace Wilson of Thompsonville Connecticut praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for alleviating severe female troubles and nervous exhaustion. Both women report dramatic health improvements and renewed vitality after using the remedy and following Mrs Pinkham's advice.

Mary Wood Christiana Tenn Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham

Facts for Sick Women Lydia E. Pinkham's Remedy

For thirty years Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has helped thousands. It treats displacements inflammation ulceration irregularities and periodic pains. Mrs Pinkham invites sick women to write for advice at Lynn Massachusetts.

Lydia EK. Pinkham

Concert Shift at Central Park Affects Evening Schedule

A band concert is held this evening at seven in Central park. The start time was moved up due to a Democratic rally in the area.

Central Park

Oyster Supper and Election Returns Night Held by M B A

The M B A will host an oyster supper in their hall Tuesday night and will also receive the election returns. Ladies are especially invited. Mrs J F Miller departed this morning for Davenport for a short visit.

J. F. Miller Davenport

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Hades Bolce Dylan Kurtz Winfield Lem Cherry Milwaukee Miss Cassady Brighton Shellebarger’s Pantatorium U. P Rev W. C. Fisher Methodist Episcopal Church OF Covenanters First Church OF Christ First Baptist First Presbyterian City Ainworth TrRave Ken Munn & Co Scientific American Terme All ANN & Co Severeaoen Washington, D Stimson VS Wirral William Astor New Yo Western Reserve Chicago Grain Lenamon’s Dr. King Lemmen
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