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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1910
Page
7
In Des Moines Recognized Co attorney A Dewey was elected vice president of the county attorneys convention. Ex governor Colonel Thomas of Denver commended the president's attitude in law reform and praised the event's proceedings.
Des Moines Iowa June 24 At the State convention of county attorneys in Des Moines County Attorney C A Dewey of Washington was honored by being made vice president of the organization for the ensuing year W C Edson of Storm Lake was made president The sixteenth annual session of the Iowa State Bar association was formally opened yesterday morning with an address of welcome delivered by Judge C C Cole of Des Moines who performed that service in the absence of John M Read president of the Des Moines bar
Ex Governor C. B. Thomas of Denver spoke at the sixteenth annual Iowa State Bar convention urging speedy simple economical and certain dispensation of justice. He praised President Taft and urged nationwide reform through bar associations to achieve faster cheaper court procedure and final decisions for civil and criminal cases.
In Nashua Iowa June 24 a Waterloo purchased automobile overturned at fifty miles an hour injuring G W Horton and his two daughters Emma and Mattie plus Eva Hansen of Waterloo and the driver. Horton and his daughters suffered arm fractures and Horton faces grave injuries while Miss Hansen and the driver escaped with minor injuries.
Secretary G. H. Sumner of the state board of health issues a bulletin to city boards and physicians urging a sane Fourth of July and advising readiness to treat injured children and prevent lockjaw.
Fire broke out in the economy department store in Boone Iowa shortly before noon yesterday gutting the entire building and causing an estimated loss of 12000 dollars. A display window held fireworks and baby carriages when a cab toppled a dynamite cap triggering an explosion that blew out nearby windows.
Crowds gathered as the fire gained headway, with several people fleeing due to the noise of fireworks. No injuries were reported.
The Cotton theatre in Cedar Falls opens Thursday night with May Robson in Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary. Tickets sold to Waterloo parties and Cedar Falls crowds plan to attend. The beauty of the building impressed locals as it neared completion after costs exceeded the original $20,000 plan. Located opposite the Cedar Falls Daily Record office.
Des Moines reports the state rifle contest will be held at the state range starting June 27 with Col. Smith W. Brookhart of Washington in charge. Trophies include a bronze Byron bust valued at 225 dollars donated by Leslie M. Shaw and other cups medals and trophies such as the Chantland Hill Morse Dons Allison Drake and Beck cup.
Thousands of participants from Rock Island county Sunday schools formed a line over a mile long for the third annual rally day parade. Floats banners bands and life flags highlighted the impressive procession as each delegation was greeted by cheers.
William Anderson a concrete foreman on the C M S P railroad died yesterday in Rubio at 66. Born in Scotland May 1 1844 he worked for years in this region and was known to Milwaukee railroad workers. Survived by a wife and several children three sons also concrete foremen on the Milwaukee. Body to be taken to Chicago for interment.
Advertises Mi o na Stomach Tablets as instant relief for indigestion with claim to cleanse and strengthen the stomach. Mentions price 50c a large box and availability at Lemmon's Pharmacy and druggists nationwide. Includes testimonial from Mr Joseph Grondine and note on Booth's Pills for constipation.
About 100 guests attended a reception at Mrs J Cherry’s North Marion avenue home with Mrs Frey and Mrs Asa Reid of Bloomington as honored guest. Pink white decor and refreshments framed the afternoon as out of town visitors joined local hostesses. A second reception at the Teeter home welcomed about 100 ladies, with floral decor and similar refreshments. A west city picnic for youths ended with a near drowning incident but overall pleasant activities. Amberola party hosted by Lyle McGugin honored Mr Stewart Mr Murphy and Mr McDonald of Trenton Missouri. A thimble bee then drew a gathering of about 35. Also noted: Mr and Mrs Don Harmisher returned from Freeport Illinois. An advertisement promotes ZEMO for skin ailments with claims of cures and demonstrations by pharmacist Mr McElhinney.
Auction notice for the sale of all household goods at the seller’s home 514 North Marion Ave to be held on Saturday June 25. The ad notes remedies for skin diseases and the seller is L. M. Troyer.
A Monmouth student from near Haberdashers' school travels a remarkable 9,000 miles over seven and a half years with only one day absent, despite living three miles away. The record highlights diligence and rare devotion to schooling.
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