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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1909
Page
7
The fifth annual OM family reunion was held at Geo Maxwell’s home in Cralle on Sept 6 with about ninety nine relatives attending despite bad weather. The gathering coincided with Geo Maxwell’s twenty fifth wedding anniversary and many relatives traveled from distant towns to join the event.
A early morning fire in Poplar Bluff Missouri destroyed the Reynolds hotel and about thirty other central town businesses. Estimated loss reaches 500000 with insurers covering two thirds. Volunteers fought the blaze amid heat and falling glass with several firefighters overcome by heat though none seriously injured.
Washington reports the high altitude meteorological and astronomical observatory on Mount Whitney California will be completed soon. Perched 4000 feet above sea level it promises advanced study far above the clouds for American science.
The Smithsonian Institution planned to establish a suitable laboratory on Mount Whitney to keep it free from dust and smoke, aiming to support research near large cities.
Health and Beauty Aid touts Foley's Urine Laxative as a remedy for indigestion stomach and liver trouble and constipation. It claims cleansing effects and pleasant taste and lists Lemmon's Pharmacy and Melchin hey Drug company as sellers.
Annual meeting set for Tuesday evening in the Academy chapel. Washington County Chautauqua directors to be elected and the year’s business to be settled. Be there.
An advertisement extols Dr King’s New Life Pills for stomach liver kidney cures and claims J E Lemmon saw extraordinary results. The copy lists ailments cured including sour stomach constipation indigestion biliousness jaundice sick headache chills and malaria and sets price at 25 cents.
Harlan Iowa hosts a fiftieth anniversary meeting of the Des Moines Western Baptists association starting tomorrow with about 100 delegates from forty churches. The theme for discussion is The Twentieth Century Church.
A Point Blank Texas merchant cites quick relief from colic with Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The ad notes a typical dose suffices, with sales through F L Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
The Court of Honor held its annual officer election Friday night naming John Buttler as Chancellor Harry Springman as Vice Chancellor Merton Bickford as Past Chancellor Mrs Milton Dennison as Chaplain Mrs George Stewart as Recorder Charles Hebner as Conductor George Stewart as Guard and Mrs Merton Bickford as Sentinel Refreshments followed the vote and Mr Johnson a Rock Island special deputy spoke on lodge work.
A stage adaptation of Bertha M. Clay's Thorns and Orange Blossoms presents a comedy drama with strong heart interest. Miss Le Moyne stars as the leading lady in a Parisian sheath gown during the second act. Highlights include vigorous climaxes and elegant staging though scenery is less teledramatic. Monday September 13.
Proposals for repairing the district no 5 school house in Marion township Washington county will be received at the secretary’s office in Marion township Plans and specifications may be viewed at the County Superintendent’s office and at J A Frey’s Noble store until 1 pm Oct 5 1909 The board may reject any or all bids Wilber Beenblossom Secretary date Sept 5 1909
An old time hair tonic now sold as Wyeths Sage and Sulphur offers darkening and growth benefits. Sold by druggists for 50c and 1.00, with direct mail from Wyeth Chemical Co. 74 Cortlandt St New York City. McElhinney Drug Co. listed as special agents. Attendance noted at a wrestling match.
Newcastle Pennsylvania reports two suspects, one legged and one eyed, held in jail after twelve hours of interrogation. Police believe they are the wreckers behind the Baltimore and Ohio train crash at Chewton siding. Reward of 25000 dollars offered by the railroad. Witnesses place the men in Elwood City and Wampum during Friday and Saturday.
R Lane, a French Creek farmer, became a maniac after bee and rattlesnake venom struck him during a lumber loading task. He fought companions for three hours until medical aid arrived. one hunter killed a snake and wore gloves to skin it. Lane’s condition steadied as he recovered.
The ad proclaims Electric Bitters as the greatest health builder ever known, claiming it cleanses the stomach liver kidneys and bowels, purifies and enriches blood, and energizes the whole system. It promises vigor of body and mind for the weak and run-down, priced at 60 cents and guaranteed by J. E. Lemmon.
Auction notice for M C Delong and D F Macon indicates sale at the seller's residence one half mile south of Crawfordsville on Saturday, September 1 at 19 o'clock. Listed livestock include six horses and twenty nine cattle with various ages, 36 Chester white pigs, grain and hay, and farm implements. Terms to be announced day of sale.
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