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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1911
Page
5
Billy Catton, famed billiards bidder who recently died, once agreed to spar as a swinger to discipline a boastful amateur. Catton, under a bogus name, faced the challenger, won the bank and game with a 100 run at 142, then taunted the rival about cleanliness and his stroke.
In 1867 Lam us Loomis of Elberton and three partners held a $69,000 option on the Asbury park tract of 500 acres of pine woods and shore. The option expired as prospects seemed weak. A year later James A. Bradley of New York bought the land for $90,000, and now Asbury park assessments exceed $11,000,000.
Des Moines Iowa June 27. The past week was exceedingly hot with about 7 degrees above normal and little rain until the last two days bringing light to copious showers in most areas. Corn holds in good condition though nearing danger in some locales. Oats and spring wheat show serious injury in many reports, while late grains benefit from showers. Hay making progresses, livestock and pastures affected by drought, and potato crops need rain soon. George M. Chappel, Section Director.
Washington D.C. and St Louis emerged as two of the most energetic contenders for the honor, highlighting strong competition and regional enthusiasm.
Davenport hosts the west Second district convention of Royal Neighbors of America Iowa where Alberta camp members attended and Davenport ladies won all principal officer positions including President Mrs Wickham and Vice President Mrs Suenderbruch. Dr Susan McG Snyder of Council Bluffs gave the day’s address as Lyons camp provided meals for attendees from Clinton Walcott Lost Nation and about 17 camps attended.
The group holds its regular meeting on the first Tuesday of each month in the Temple rooms. FW. SCOTT serves as Commander with J. J. KELLOGG as Adjutant.
Rie SW A Valley Forge Camp on South Side meets every Thursday evening in a ball on North Side Square and invites all neighbors to attend.
Washington Lodge AL A. M regular meeting on the first Thursday night each month. Kunath W. M J. W. Morton Cyrus Chapter AAALM regular meeting on Friday night each month. James J. Gin vows IP J wun secretary. Commandery No. 45 TE regular monthly meetings. Wyatt J. Marbourge Cc W. Morton Washington Chapter No. 98 OF FB S regular meeting on the second Thursday night each month. Mrs. Myrtle Sen ase fraters are welcome.
The teachers examinations are scheduled for Wednesday May and Friday at the high school building. Miss Mae Cocklin, recently visiting Armsworth, may return to Fairfield schools as a primary teacher next year. Senator Reasons will speak July 5 with location to be announced, described as a lecturing appearance not political. The Register features a drawing of J A L Pearson from Wineworth Clipper, misattributed but noted as a better looking man than drawn and not seeking tips.
Forest City Iowa June 27 Twenty three of fifty cowboy citizens were arrested by the city marshal for reckless riding while practicing for a Fourth of July wild west show. The mayor's office held the defendants as a mob gathered. notable locals were among the riders.
Des Moines reports the National Conservation congress will convene in Kansas City from September 28 to 25 inclusive. Henry Wallace announces the event. J B White of Kansas City chairs the executive committee. Taft and Roosevelt have been invited. soil fertility will prime the program with top speakers. Attendance is expected to exceed the 1000 participants at St Paul in 1910.
Frank Williams a 35 year old man was struck by lightning and killed instantly under a large tree in his brother’s yard at 1443 Main street. His wife Maude Williams and Ralph Williams witnessed the strike from the kitchen window as physicians attempted resuscitation for nearly an hour without success.
Ras Musser, sister of Peter Larsen whose body was found in a cistern here last week, says the coroner's verdict of death by own action is unsatisfactory. She believes murder possible, noting the body floated and lungs were dry. A grand jury may be asked to investigate.
June 7 Terre Haute Indiana Mrs Ralph Shelburne, the bride previously fed to an arbor by a stranger, was again attacked while walking in Mrs C K Poltons yard. Accompanied by Mrs W Polton Thease she received a tear in clothing but offered no aid. the assailant fled over a fence into an alley as the women screamed and Mr Polton pursued.
Marshalltown Iowa June 27 Albert Fisk 26 car repairer for the Iowa Central railway was killed almost instantly when his skull was fractured by a jack handle blow while assisting to lower a loaded freight car He leaves a wife and baby son.
An advertisement claims deafness results from inflamed Eustachian tubes and sinus mucous surfaces. It promises one hundred dollars for any case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and urges sending for free circulars from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. It also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Henry Sehlemer aged 68, a longtime Ft Madison attorney and three term mayor, died at his home yesterday from Brights disease. He held numerous local public offices over his career.
Leech, famed London Punch artist, entertains at his Scarborough lodgings with a delectable dinner. Sean Hole asks how he makes champagne cup rice and is told the drink blends champagne ice and iced water, but age makes the selector forgetful.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church plans a car-load paper drive to ship by September. Those with papers or magazines should notify president Mrs. C. T. Smith. All donations welcomed.
A brief humorous exchange about a car ride where the driver sometimes speeds and others the car breaks down. The fragment captures a conversational tone and a slight car trouble gag.
Professor Armstrong argues for a complete reconstruction of education in both Britain and America. He calls to scrap the flawed academic show and start afresh to improve quality and shorten duration, preserving two ideals individuality and productivity.
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