Man From Sac County Willing to Pay For His Own Kill Attempt
A Sacramento County man reportedly offered money to hire someone to kill him. The report ties the incident to a broader danger in the area.
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Sac County
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1908
Page
5
Iowa Weather Forecast With Showers And Frost
Threatening showers this afternoon and east and central portions tonight. Tonight and Monday morning will be decidedly cooler with frost in the west portion. Sunday is expected to be fair and cool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
The
Evening Journal
Iowa
How to Get Strong by P. J. Daly
P J Daly of 1247 W Congress St Chicago shares a tonic claim for Electric Bitters. He says his feeble elderly mother gained weight insomnia improved and is steadily stronger after use. The tonic eases stomach liver and kidney troubles and is sold under guarantee at Lemmon's Pharmacy for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Daly
Congress St
Chicago
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Oysters in Iowa barred if shipped with ice or water
The Iowa State Food and Dairy Commissioner under Pure Food Laws rules that oysters containing ice or water are adulterated. Therefore shipments of oysters with water or ice mixed with the oysters are refused between points in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express Company
Chicago
Ill
Iowa
Iowa State Food and Dairy Commissioner
Doings of the People in the County Happenings
Sept 25 notes Miss Rose Kohlicek stays at home Miss Celeste Kos works for Mrs Havel Anton Reiner ends horse after runaway in Washington Dr J M Chittum home event praised Joe Malicky attends Cedar Rapids carnival Mrs Anna Doiles Joe and Albert Selement attend brother James Selement funeral in Nebraska Vaclav Yansky visits relatives in Oklahoma Frank Tellin Sr returns from Cedar Rapids Wm te Bockhorst builds a large corn crib Emmet Louck makes trips to Joe Wrights and Wes Reiners Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Reiner
Washington
J. M. Chittum
Joe Malicky
Cedar Rapids
Anna Doiles
Joe
Albert Selement
Nebraska
James Selement
Vaclav Yansky
Oklahoma
Frank Tellin
Te Bockhorst
Emmet Louck
Joe Wright
Wes Reiner
Fire destroys public buildings and seven homes in Fond du Lac
A major morning blaze in Fond du Lac caused about 25000 dollars in damage and destroyed St Joseph Catholic school, a Congregational church, a garage and seven dwellings. Help from Ashland aided in stopping further destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fond DU Lac
Wis
The
Evening Journal
St. Joseph Catholic
Ashland
Church Services Announced with Times
The Churches announce Sabbath school at 9 45 morning service at 11 senior class at 6 15 and evening service at 7 30 all are welcome Rev W O Fisher pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Fisher
Church Services and Sabbath Schedule
There will be the usual services in this church to which all are cordially invited. Preaching services at 11 and 7 30. Sabbath school at 9 30 and Endeavor societies at 3 30 and 6 30. Rev. John C. Abels, pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Abels
Sunday church schedule with Rev Smith leaders
The article lists a Sunday program starting with Sunday school at 9 30 and a class meeting at 10 30 Morning service at 11 Junior League at 3 30 Epworth League rally at 6 15 led by Rev A S Smith Public service at 7 30 Sermon morning and evening by Pastor Rev U S Smith
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Smith
Rev
U. S. Smith
Local Visitors and Social Notes From Davenport Carnival
Sept 26 reports Muscatine visitor M L Olds in town. Mrs D W Griffiths attends to Washington matters. Mr and Mrs T Y Wickham Sr visit relatives with the Hazens at Davenport carnival. Mr and Mrs J E Weigle visit Davenport. Joe Davis of Oakville spends a few days with old friends in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Olds
Muscatine
D. W. Griffiths
Washington
T. Y. Wickham, Sr
Wallace
L. V. Hazen
Davenport
J. E. Weigle
Joe Davis
Oakville
First Church of Christ Scientist Services and Reading Room
Corner of Iowa and Jefferson streets offers Sabbath school at 10 and morning service at 11 with the subject Reality. The golden text is For the Lord is good his mercy is everlasting and his truth endureth to all generations. Wednesday evening meeting at 7 30. Free reading room open Monday Wednesday and Saturday 2 to 4 30 p m at second door east of Washington National Bank.
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Iowa
Jefferson Streets
Washington National Bank
Community Note Roundup of Local Visits and Travel
Sept 26 residents and visitors include Mr and Mrs Robert Young returning from Mt Pleasant. David Allen arrives home in Alden Iowa after visiting relatives. Wallace Cherryholmes of Washington and Marsh Sewell of Winfield attend to business. Carbeck and M W Keeley of Washington attend a bank meeting. Miss Dietrich of Washington returns home after visiting Mrs Dan Anderson. Hugh J Davis Frank Clossen F E Young and Fred Sipe depart for Washington. Rev J H Taylor returns from Mt Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Young
Mt. Pleasant
David Allen
Alden
Iowa
Wallace Cherryholmes
Washington
Marsh Sewell
Winfield
Carbeck
M. W. Keeley
Miss Dietrich
Dan Anderson
Hugh J. Davis
Frank Clossen
F. E. Young
Fred Sipe
J. H. Taylor
Mt. Union
Church Services and Prayer Schedule Announced
Sunday offerings include a class and prayer service at 11 and Sunday school at 2 30. Evening service at 7 led by Brother Geo W Black. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening. All welcome. Rev. T B Stovall, pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo W. Black
T. B. Stovall
First Baptist Public Worship and Covenant Meeting
Public worship with preaching by the pastor at 11 and 7:30. Sunday school at 9:30. B Y P U at 6:30. The regular quarterly covenant meeting will be held on Tuesday evening at 7:50. All are cordially welcome. Rev. Geo D Rogers, pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. D. Rogers
Second United Presbyterian Church Tomorrow Services
Second U P services listed for tomorrow include Sabbath school at 9 30 morning worship at 1 junior Endeavor at 5 senior Endeavor at 6 15 no evening service union service with First church at 7 30 where Moses Hay will speak
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Second United Presbyterian Church
Vna Union
Moses Hay
Munro and Augustine Ship Hog Carloads to Chicago
West Chester reports a special stock train from Munro and Augustine carrying eight cars and seventy head of hogs from Munro's feed. Joe Limerman plans to ship four cars tomorrow. Crawfordsville plays West Chester in the afternoon.
Church of Covenanters Announces Canceled Sermon Tomorrow
The Church of Covenanters states there will be no preaching services tomorrow while all other services proceed as usual. The notice provides limited details beyond this change.
Notice of dissolution of Work and Meek firm
The firm of Work and Meek has dissolved and all accounts are in my possession at the old stand for a short time. Parties indebted to the firm are urged to call and settle so the books can be closed.
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Work & Meek
Man from Sac County in Missouri homicide pact is identified
The Sac City report identifies Fred Stephan, a wealthy farmer from Boyer Valley township near Sac City, as the man who offered a stranger in St. Louis $2.55 to kill him. He recently drew $15 from a Sac City bank, then disappeared with no word to family, raising fears for his safety. Stephan is over eighty and has a history of personal troubles and past wishes to end his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sac City
Iowa
Sac County
St. Louis
Fred Stephan
Boyer Valley Township
Stephan
Mt Pleasant Old Settlers Day Features Lacey Sullivan
Mt Pleasant Iowa September 26 crowds gathered for old settlers day with Maj John F Lacey and Jerry Sullivan as principal speakers Sullivan drew handshakes at an informal YMC reception Major Lacey addressed veterans Mt Pleasant college team lost to Fairfield Company M 3 to 0 ending season with 13 wins in 23 games played
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Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
Old Settlers
John F. Lacey
Jerry Sullivan
Major Lacey
Mr. Sullivan
Y. M.ca
Company M
Fairfield
Des Moines Rifle Guard Competition Pushed to October
Des Moines Iowa September 26 due to delay in completing the state rifle range the annual rifle practice contest for the National Guard will run October 20 to 23 inclusive. The new range will host forty targets and be among the largest and most equipped in the nation. Guard regiments will field five man teams as crack shooters from across the state clash. An examining board will meet at the range to review offers for commissions during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
National Guard
United States
ISU hires Dutch violinist Georgine Van Aaken for teaching
Ames Iowa Sept 26 The Iowa State College music department secures Miss Georgine Van Aaken of Amersfoort Holland a violinist who has concert experience in Holland over the past two years She will teach violin and string instruments Her father formerly directed Amsterdam Royal Opera and now leads the Zutphen Symphony Orchestra and serves as Holland state music examiner
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Iowa State College
Georgine van Aaken
Amersfoort
Holland
Stover seeks warrants for assault in Iowa City
Russell Stover, a dental student, swore out warrants in Mayor George Ball's court seeking the arrest of Joseph Amish and a man named Tober for assault and battery after an incident in Ralston creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa
Russell Stover
Ralston Creek
George Ball
Joseph Amish
Tober
Syrup of Figs and Senna Endorsed by Well Informed
The Well-Informed World seeks a simple pleasant laxative and the California Fig Syrup Co. provides Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna. Physicians sanction the remedy for family use due to known wholesome components. Buy the genuine manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. from leading druggists, price fifty cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Finest meats in the land at the Royal
90 21 H M Eicher returns from Des Moines. Col Palmer and Need ham arrive from Des Moines. Henry Horning and wife visit Sigourney. W H Quinn returns to Illinois. Effie Dame leaves for Des Moines. Mrs Louise Stephenson visits Fairfield. Foley's Urino Laxative advertised. Latchem family heads to Iowa City. D J Dewey travels to Colfax for a brief recuperation. Sayings of D Henry notes in October American Magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Royal
Henry Horning
Sigourney
W. H. Quinn
Illinois
Effie Dame
City Visitors and Local News Notes
A. J. Morgan of Clay and W. O. Ralston of West Chester were in the city on business. Mr. and Mrs. David Wentworth of Brighton visited today. Mrs. Harrie Horne returned home from Davenport. Mrs. Wilt Eichelberger left for a few days' visit with relatives at Rock Island. Oysters at the Royal and a 90-26 gold giveaway were reported Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Royal
Star
W. O. Ralston
West Chester
David Wentworth
Brighton
Harrie Horne
Davenport
Wilt Eichelberger
Rock Island
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A. J. Robinson
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Weather Forecast
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the Royal Market
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Celeste Kos
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Col
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Lemmon's Pharmacy
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Dorothy
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Frederick A. Slyfield
D. J. Dewey
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D. Henry
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O& Henry
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A. J. Morgan
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DR. Price
Graham Opera House
Rowland & Clifford Amusement Co
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Peter G. Piatti
Charlotte Bronte
Thornfield Chapel
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