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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
4
In Coruna Spain on June 25 a Spanish steamer Larache struck rocks near Muros amid fog. One hundred fifty-one people are missing including crew and passengers. authorities fear all aboard are lost though a few may have escaped in boats.
In Tehran on June 25 a bomb exploded in an assassination bid against the shah. The shah escaped injury but several soldiers were killed as street fighting resumed, according to the Special to The Evening Journal.
Rail staff arrange for large turnout from west by Branch to the city for the Fourth celebration. Firefly No. 49 will run to Sigourney on the third and back to Rock Island, then return to Sigourney the evening of the Fourth to ferry excursionists home. Sigourney Harpers, Keota expect many visitors. T H Beacom division superintendent and Traveling Auditor Mitchell were seen in town.
Mrs. C. M. Buchanan and her daughter Agnes arrived last evening from Fairfield for a brief stay at the Steck home.
Great feature Nero and the Burning of Rome shown at the airdome tonight and tomorrow night. New moving picture with history, Rome scenes, Nero palace, persecutions, arena, and a thrilling love story. Full evening's entertainment with comedy, songs, band, and orchestra. Prices five and ten cents.
Beef pork veal and mutton are fresh at the Royal. J E Cummings and Delpha of Riverside visited the city. George Dempsey of Davenport arrived this morning and stayed in the city. Mrs T J Price of Emporia Kansas visits with sister Mrs N P Gardner on North Marion avenue. W R Beamer is gravely ill and death is expected soon. Mrs Lizzie Shaw of Monmouth Illinois will visit F W Brindley residence in Toledo Iowa this week.
There will be services Friday and Saturday afternoons at 2 o clock in preparation for the communion service to be held next Sabbath at the First United Presbyterian Church.
The Woman's Home Missionary society of the Methodist church will meet at Mrs. J. A. Work's home tomorrow at 2 50 in the afternoon. Afterward a picnic supper will be held in Sunset Park for members and their families.
The Christian Endeavor society of the Second United Presbyterian church held a business meeting last evening electing R. L. Coulter president Ben C. Helmick vice president Miss Ida Sands secretary Ralph Bunce treasurer Miss Eva Crone organist.
A noon gathering at the J W Morton residence brought together Mrs Margaret Morton Mrs Albert L Gilchrist Miss Ella Smith Mrs Martha A Smith and her family Thad Smith and Clare with son Halsie from Marshalltown Iowa It marked the first time all have met in twenty years
Mrs Susan McClelland hosts a large reunion marking generations of Morton family with dinner by Mrs Bragg and others. Katherine Berdo hosts Ready Maids with guests from Kansas City and Waterloo. Minnie and Etta Conner plan dinner for Esther Cooper. Florence Kerr marries John Grant of Victor Iowa. Florence, once of this city, is a Washington academy 1903 graduate now residing in Victor.
Mrs. T. T. Keeley held an informal reception yesterday at her West Washington street home. About fifty ladies called, enjoyed light refreshments, and socialized, with Ameri can Beauties serving as the decorations.
Mrs Chas Darbyshire and Miss Josephine Babcock led their Sunday school classes to Sunset Park last evening where they spent the time picnicking and enjoying a general good time.
At a Presbyterian church meeting last evening the Christian Endeavor society elected officers: President John B. McCartney. Vice President H. E. Case. Secretary Miss Margaret Cowden. Treasurer Ralph E. Dougherty. Pianist Miss Lucile Peck. Assistant pianist Miss Dorothy Latchem.
Yesterday afternoon a number of music pupils of Miss Florence Parrish presented the second in a series of short recitals in the Academy chapel. A large audience of friends attended as each performer played well. The program included At Grandpa's Farm by Annie Keck and other pieces such as Millwheel Odessa Darbyshire and Melody of Love Jessie Neiswanger Austrian Song Ethel Reynolds Sweet Recollections Mae Wehr The Fountain Martha Porter Saltarelle Caprice Dorothy Jugenheimer Etude de Style Rhea Ford Glistening Pearls Pearl Gardner Flag Day March Duet Madeline and Esther Cook Valse Caprice Mabel Banks and E Kohinoor Polka Helen Duke.
Master Neal Kracaw hosted a May afternoon birthday party for about twenty five children. The surprise gathering by Junior Leaguers of the Methodist church featured games and refreshments prepared by Mrs. Kracaw with help from Mrs. Cavender and Mrs. Will Dupuis. Miss Edie Bovee assisted in entertaining the children.
From 2 to 7 pm yesterday Howard and Evalyne Eldridge entertained about twenty friends at their Will Eldridge home northwest of the city. The event honored Howard on his birthday with a joint celebration for Evalyne upcoming birthday. A two course luncheon followed games on the lawn with local guests Esther Brindley Belle Jay Martha Chalmers Julie Chalmers Nellie Cherryholmes Frank Cherryholmes and Donald McLaughlin attending.
A note from Frank Griffith of Anson Texas says the crop outlook is good and he will soon be at the Kansas City market with a large cattle shipment. W R Ward of Dyersburg Tennessee testifies Foley's Urino Laxative aids chronic constipation with a positive recommendation from Lemmons Pharmacy. The Rev and Mrs A L Graham and their baby Alice Elizabeth arrived from Keota and stopped at the Sprague home in Columbus Junction.
It adds spice to dreary life, encourages the human heart, lifts the soul out of despair and makes new life and happiness. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea does 35 cents, Tea or Tablets. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.
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