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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1909
Page
8
The Woman's Foreign Missionary society of Pleasant Plains auxiliary meets at Mrs. Mary Genkinger's home on Wednesday July 7.
The regular meeting of the Royal Neighbors will be held tomorrow evening at o'clock. All members are urged to be present.
Miss Vera Alberson entertains a company of friends this afternoon at her home on East Washington street. This evening they will be entertained at the home of Miss Mary Steck on East Main street.
A group of girls held a Saturday picnic at Sunset Park in Mildred Morton’s honor. Games provided amusement and a refined lunch was served. Mildred received a beautiful pin as a birthday gift.
Hart Mrs O Elder and the Misses Elizabeth Watson Kathleen Farren Florence Barrett Jeannette Smith Willa McClean Margery Nuhlen John Colton umpired by Fred Colton and coached by George H Paul and W J Southwell. Sensational plays by Mrs J L Brookhart and the pitching trio Southwell Farren along with heavy hitting by Mrs Paul McCall. A bountiful supper fireworks and return drive closed the day.
J A Crawford sells the steam laundry and residence to Charles Means who takes possession at once and plans to keep the business at the same location. Crawford and family will move west to seek new opportunities, trading laundry for western land.
At 11 o clock yesterday in Iowa City Elmer Poggenpohl was inspecting a toy cannon when it exploded. He lost one finger and a thumb, and both eyes were severely damaged with the left eye removed. Poggenpohl is 21 and recently married.
Notice calls the electors of the Commercial Club board to meet this evening at 7 30 o clock in the club parlors. Directors are urged to attend promptly at the stated hour.
Call up Phone No 1 and leave orders promptly attended to by Frank Rogers at Jive Street and number Raspberries Phone Highland Park nursery.
A brief quip contrasts a pessimist and optimist over wealth. The pessimist plans to stop grumbling about his lot and acknowledges being comparatively well off. The optimist asks what changed and the pessimist explains thinking of how many poorer relatives he has.
A youthful seeker asks for the secret of financial success. The renowned financier replies that even basic math can be bent by wealth and shrewdness, implying that profit can outpace standard rules through clever strategy. The tale frames wealth as a persuasive, if provocative, principle.
Hollow copper rods have proven highly effective as lightning conductors with strong lightning protection claims. Expert analysis highlights copper hollow rods as superior compared to traditional solid designs.
Samuel E Sage of Washington died Friday at County Line from heat exhaustion while visiting relatives for the Fourth. He was 73, born August 22, 1861, survived by wife Emma Underwood and eight children. Funeral services were held yesterday at the Second U P church in Washington. interment at Elm Grove.
We thank our many friends and especially the Modern Woodmen of America for their kindness during our bereavement. Mrs Sam Sage and family express appreciation for support and sympathy received. Cool underwear, Dougherty Bros. 9 tf
San Francisco July 6 Thousands gather ringside at Colma to watch Stanley Ketchel defend his middleweight title against Billy Papke in a bout billed for forty five rounds. Ketchel aims to keep the title as Papke seeks glory and a shot at Johnson.
In St Louis Detroit beat St Louis 14 to 3 with Lee Waddell Powell and Stephens contributing. In Chicago Cleveland won 3 to 2 behind Frone Owens Joss Easterly. National League action noted with runs and outs recorded for both venues.
Educators in Denver begin the forty ninth annual National Education Association convention. The five day session opens with discussions aimed at public benefit through shared ideas and publicity.
Daniel A. Hearne of the Irish American Athletic Club established a new American mark of 50 feet 1 inches in the hop step and jump at Celtic Park in New York on July 6. The record feat highlights Hearne's performance for the event.
Alvin Allen of Wayland spent Sunday in the city while Manton Hebner and Harry Wickham arrived from Ainsworth and Columbus Junction respectively. Roy Tripp came from Sioux City for a home visit as Mrs. Roe Bratten vacationed at Lake Minnetonka. Multiple locals and visitors frequent nearby towns and cities including Keota Burlington and Chicago for visits and events.
A local notice reports expert watch repairing services provided at Lemmon's Jewelry Store. Details on hours, repairs offered, and pricing are given for customers seeking clock and timepiece maintenance.
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