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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1911
Page
2
The firm will be Jon Shields and Sons in the future with Milan and Henry as partners. Henry has joined after years assisting his father and brother, becoming a permanent partner, reflecting the prosperous business and continued family involvement.
The firm, in operation since 1873 and described as lasting much longer under current ownership, announces a change in stewardship. The note wishes Henry success in his new role and relation to the business.
Frank J Cheney principal of F J Cheney Co in Toledo swears the firm will pay 100 dollars for every catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary public A W Gleason witnessed on December 6 1886. Cure claims internal action on blood and mucus sites. Send for testimonials to Cheney Co Toledo. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
In Wyman on July 10 a thunderstorm struck Cannon’s barn causing a blaze that consumed about 12 tons of hay and several hundred bushels of oats along with two buggies two saddles harness and a calf. The barn and contents were insured for 1 200. Nearby social notes mention visits and travel between Morning Sun Washington and Burlington.
Mrs G I Benson returns from a two week visit with sister Mrs Rosa Lehr in Ankeny. Ode Ferguson acquires a new automobile. Neighbors and relatives visit gatherings, threshing starts, picnics planned, and a serious illness to Grandpa Dunbar noted. Community members travel to Des Moines and Washington and attend church events and socials.
Richmond July 10 Catholic ladies plan an ice cream social on the church lawn July 18 to raise funds for a new school house. Also notes visiting friends and local bridge work by T. Lo Adams and crew on the creek bridge.
The federal express from Washington to Boston jumped an open switch and fell thirty feet from a viaduct into a city street. Fire followed but was extinguished by the fire department. The St. Louis National League ball club was aboard but all escaped unharmed.
Horsovsky Bros. thresh for Geo Kos Anton Malichky and Ed Shalla this week. Elsie and Annieadda were Sunday guests at Anton. Mr and Mrs John Winge spent Sunday evening with Frank Kayles. The lodge adds new meats to its stock. Mrs R M Keller visited Washington to see sister Mrs Remps Hampsher. Ira Holbrook of Albia and Miss Elsie Earnhardt of Cranston arrived to help with United Brethren camp meetings. Mr and Mrs S C Pears visited Cedar Rapids. their son Clayton is in St Luke hospital after appendectomy. Elmer Chapel Howard Woes and cousin George Crawford visited and fished over one hundred fifty pounds.
Chicago July 1 A hearing to lay before shippers and the public will open today in Milwaukee as a prelude to the Western Classification committee’s regular session. The group plans to revise freight schedules for the western territory for the first time since the San Antonio convention in January 1910. Over a thousand topics are listed on the docket for the meeting.
County officials from nearly all Texas counties gather for the annual Sheriffs' Association meeting in Houston. County judges clerks treasurers assessors and collectors join sheriffs to discuss matters of importance.
The American and Star theatres of the city will donate all proceeds Thursday evening to the local baseball team. Proceeds will buy new suits, replacing worn, incomplete ones. Theatres will charge twenty five cents admission to fund a substantial payment for the outfits. Patrons are urged to attend and support the team.
Report from England describes flowers grown under artificial arc lights in an experimental program. Excluding other dilutions, the plants reach enormous size and bloom earlier than normal, often displaying unusual colors.
Norwich observes the 100th anniversary of Joseph Lanman born in the city Naval hero of the Civil War He commanded the second division in attacks on Fort Fisher and was praised as one of Uncle Sam s bravest sailors Lanman died in Norwich in 1874 No formal celebration planned.
The Kentucky Republican convention opens in Louisville with Judge Edward C. O'Rear and Lieut. Gov. W. H. Cox leading the governor race. Former internal revenue collector Er. T. Franks is also in contention. United States Senator William O. Bradley remains neutral, not actively backing any candidate.
Market report from Chicago notes estimated receipts of 25 000 with leftovers from yesterday 5 893. Prospects slow at yesterday's average. Light and mixed packers trade 6 30 to 6 75, heavy shipping grades 6 55 to 6 75, rough 6 15 to 6 95. Cattle 18 000 with steady to a shade lower, sheep 16 000 with prospects strong to 10 higher.
Second report from Chicago market shows estimated receipts today 14000 and tomorrow 4000 with yesterday totals 34853 official receipts 9190 official shipments and 4770 officials left over. Market notes steady to lower with bulk 650 to 670 and heavy shipping grades 620 to 680. Beeves range 445 to 696 cows and heifers 235 to 575 Texas steers 460 to 600 stockers and feeders 300 to 510 Western cattle receipts 16000. Native sheep 250 to 465 Western sheep 310 to 470 lambs 425 to 700 Western lambs 475 to 700.
Chicago cattle and sheep markets opened mixed with active buyers. bulk trading at 6.55 to 6.70 for cattle and light stock at 6.40 to 6.82. Heavy shipping grades 6.20 to 6.80. rough grades 6.20 to 6.40. Market overall described as weak for cattle and sheep. Data furnished by Beach-Wickham Grain Co.
National League results show New York and Boston matchups with low scoring lines. Notable pitchers include Mathewson and Fromme. Brooklyn and Philadelphia games feature Weaver Wing and Bresnahan contributing as bats and fielders in tight finishes.
A quote attributed to Holmes discusses love and marriage, asserting a man should be sure he is the best possible spouse for a woman before tying the knot.
The record shows a damp matchup featuring Detroit against St Louis with RHE and RHE tallies. Teams Washington Boston Chicago New York and others appear in scattered results and player pairings across venues in St Louis and Chicago.
New York on July 11 hosts a large sale turning hundreds of horses from Iowa Nebraska and the Northwest into city stock. The horses are mostly matched grays and blacks in demand by liverymen and undertakers. Demand exceeds supply. bidding is expected to be spirited with record prices.
Denver hosts over 250 Colorado financial institutions at the Colorado Bankers association convention opening today. Prominent leaders are slated to discuss financial topics during the two day session.
Nearly a thousand druggists and their families gathered in Duluth Minnesota for the twenty seventh annual Minnesota State Pharmaceutical association meeting. A four day convention includes a trip to the iron range as the main entertainment feature.
Munich and Bavaria reports kickoff of an European entries event on Starnberger Lake. The meeting gathers competitors from across Europe to begin the motor boat race.
An old promotional piece claims disease germs attack everywhere and touts Electric Bitters as a grand protection and blood purifier. It promises quick relief from chills fever ague and malaria with a money back guarantee at Lemmon's Pharmacy for 50 cents.
The Washington City market lists price quotations for corn oats hay straw flour bran shorts and corn meal. Notable figures include oats at 88 40 and flour per sack at 1 50 while bran and shorts are 1 26 and 1 50 per hundred respectively.
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