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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1909
Page
5
Excerpt quotes Macaulay arguing that Providence sent a few men prepared to act and millions ready to be guided or driven by them, illustrating a view of deliberate leadership and mass responsiveness. The passage reflects on destiny and influence in historical contexts.
A short promotional note advises fishermen to carry pep per and scatter pepper on water to attract fish. It also advertises a sale at Griffiths offering a $12.00 set of diners for $8.00, dated December 31.
The Gazelle Hose Co. and Wilson Hose Co. clashed at the S. E. Ball Park yesterday with the Wilsons prevailing 20 to 10 in a high batting display. Notable players included Corbin McNamara Garrett Haffner Steck Shields McClellan and Elwell. Umpires were C. Southwell and F. Jordon. time 24 minutes. attendance about 4000.
T C Davis arrived from Cotter this morning. Mrs Homer Brown visited Brighton. Chas Sprague of Columbus Junction toured the city between trains. Mrs M J Todd rushed to Pleasant Plains after kin's death. The Rev Nat Childs and Rev D L McBride attended presbytery. Miss Rose Richardson from Tel City Indiana vacationing with her sister Mrs Sprenger. Rev Arch L Graham and daughter en route to Keota. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea advertised by Lemmon's pharmacy. Mrs Chas Ward to Kansas City then Oklahoma City for visits.
Local vendors tout their coal as the best for cook stoves claiming superiority over rivals. One shop promises to prove its quality, urging customers to compare. The message suggests confidence without citing specifics or outside endorsements.
Mrs John Lee and children traveled to Richland after a cousin's death. H Manners went to Washington for Keokuk presbytery meeting. Lois Maxwell Cecil Walker Florence McCleary and Mary Manners returned from Morning Sun. Clyde Huston J H McCleary and Wm Randall visited Washington today. Lena Maxwell went to attend Dessa Wabnitz wedding in Washington.
June 24 and recent days brought travel and visits as D. R. Munro returned from Chicago with Mrs. Munro while she visited Buffalo with her son Will. Will Shaw and family and Mr. Seymour went to Des Moines to see friends. Mrs. Hollinger came back from Pierre Junction after a several week visit. Mrs. Clark Nelson and her Keota son stayed with the Dayton family. Grace Swartz returned from Washington where she attended Normal. H. D. Sears and Andrew Meyers left for Sigourney and Augustine traveled to Rose Hill. Mrs. Ed Seaberry and Lloyd Martin plan new houses nearby.
Robert Rhea left for Emmetsburg Iowa to marry Zeila Osborne at high noon today. Also noted were H D Hazlett and D W Martin heading to Fairfield for a horse sale. A Rev A S Bailey and family returned from Morning Sun after attending the Keokuk presbytery young peoples convention.
Last evening's storm caused minor damage in Washington and nearby. Lightning struck the chimney at Mrs. J. B. Gallagher's home on the Heights, removing half the top and blasting thimbles, with soot and debris spreading through carpets and furniture. Furnace doors were blown out. no fire or injuries reported.
The north side businessmen challenge the opposite side to a baseball game at the Southeast ball park with date to be announced. Rev and Mrs Clyde Matson left for Monmouth to attend the marriage of Neal McClanahan and Jennie Smith and will later go to Egypt as missionaries. Griffith ads note a China Closet sale.
Straw hats and big sale signs appear as visitors arrive in town. Names include Alex Lytle on the Firefly and Sam Anderson on Riverside business. Nearby Crawfordsville and Keota residents visit, while Griffith NS sales draw attention and a cut sale continues.
A shy report says Keota defeated Washington 1 to 0 in a local game. Journal staff tried to interview manager C. J. Winter but he refused, stating he was resting and did not wish to be bothered by reporters.
Cincinnati hosts the thirteenth quadrennial turnverein gathering with over 3,000 gymnasts and athletes from across the United States and Europe. The monster field at Carthage seats 4,000 and tents shelter many visiting gymnasts. Congressman Nicholas Longworth helped secure army tents and facilitated support from President Taft's circle. The parade showcased civic and military units alongside the turners, with thousands of schoolchildren bearing American flags. Delegations arrive from St. Louis, Chicago, Pittsburg, Indianapolis, Kansas City and more.
An advertisement from Griffith Nova Scotia urges couples to marry now while furniture is heavily discounted or buy items to store for the wedding. The notice promotes big reductions on home furnishings ahead of the happy event.
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