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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1907
Page
3
Special to The Evening Journal reports fair conditions for Iowa today and tonight with continued pleasant weather into Thursday.
J W Maxwell traveled to Navre on business while John Bailey went to Muscatine for a brief visit. Many locals left for Keota, Winfield, Ainsworth, Rubio, Biggsville and other nearby towns to visit relatives friends or attend events. Royal Neighbors joined a Rubio river picnic with a large group of names listed among attendees.
The Sabbath school hosts a Presbyterian Picnic at Sunset Park on Thursday August 1 with dinner at 12 30. Athletic events include tug of war sack race three legged race 50 yard dash egg race and more with prizes such as oranges bananas socks flowers peanuts and candy. Bring cups forks hammocks and baskets and transport shuttles run 9 to 10 from the church. All Sabbath school members urged to attend.
Creston Iowa July 31 George Conrad an ex convict horse thief and minister's son was arrested at Shenandoah for stealing a horse and buggy in Creston. He is charged with taking a horse from M F Black and a buggy and harness belonging to Bert Totman. Both horse and buggy were recovered and Conrad had a preliminary hearing yesterday. He has previously served one term in the Fort Madison penitentiary for stealing a horse from Rev McDade of Creston.
In response to demand for distinct carriages, buggies, and harness, the builder opens a dedicated custom department focusing on style, correct appointment, and quality. A trial order will prove the merit and ensure customers get exactly what they want. H. Bell promotes correct vehicles.
W Mulhalland a 67 year old Hamilton county farmer ignoring a friend's warning climbed a windmill tower on his Webster City farm to fix the instrument. The hot July day overwhelmed him and he fell into the framework catching his foot to escape a 150 foot fall. He never recovered from the shock and died Sunday night.
Perry Jennings, afflicted with a horrible disease, is driven from home and shunned by his family. Overseer Klingman has two weeks of failed efforts to place him or provide shelter and food. A tent on his father's lot was blocked by neighbors and the poor farm superintendent refused access. Jennings now camps near fields, fending for himself.
Henry Rogotsky of Midvale near Wilkes Barre, while sleeping shouted Mary I love you. His wife, thinking jealousy, woke him and had him arrested for disorderly conduct. Alderman Darkhuff dismissed the case finding no real offense and split costs.
The Barbers-Bakers baseball game scheduled for next week is postponed because several players belong to the Guards and will be away for camp. The game will be rescheduled as another fine exhibition of the sport. In Red Oak Iowa, Mr and Mrs Glenn Pope welcomed a son yesterday with Mrs Pope formerly Miss Sarah Emmons.
A Vermonter visiting New York funds a dispute by presenting $50,000 notes the dry goods merchant had issued. The merchant, proud of his wealth, had dismissed tin ware dealers, revealing a clash of pride and prudence in a private office confrontation.
Miss Mary F. Rausch of the Ames State College domestic science department plans a state contest to reward Iowa girls who show expert cooking. Two scholarships to Ames in regular courses and a two week short course scholarship will be awarded to the top competitors aged 15 to 21, judged on food preparation and explanations of methods. On August 26 many applicants will cook on gasoline stoves at the state fair, demonstrating bread cakes steaks and biscuits. The contest aims to show Iowa girls can prepare meals of first quality on short notice. The Rev George D Rogers and his two sons returned from two weeks in Colorado.
An old advertisement promotes Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a bowel stimulant that cleanses without irritation and Foley's Kidney Cure for summer kidney irregularities due to overuse of alcohol or heat. Sold by all druggists and burggists.
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