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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1912

Page

4

Local and Personal Notes Highlight a Busy Summer Day

Miss May Winter travels from West Chester to Duncanville Illinois and stays with the J. F. Simpson home while Miss Ruth Whitmore of Fairfield visits the Winter home. Joe Daniels returns from Chicago after attending Mrs. G. W. Holt’s funeral. Local shops advertise groceries meats and new fashion goods at Klein and Warren Vienna Royal and the Leader while Mrs. J. F. Simpson and Mrs. Art Dawson visit friends in Keota Crawfordsville and Winfield.

May Winter Duncanville Ill West Chester J. F. Simpson Ruth Whitmore Fairfield Joe Daniels Chicago G. W. Holt Art Dawson Claie City Crawfordsville Winfield

Shipments highlight The Leader rural news notes

J F i Taylor shipped a car load of fat lambs to Chicago from Brighton plus 140 hogs from two farms this week totaling about 1000 sheep and lambs. Sheep moved from Rubio Richland and Brighton stations with minor freight mentions throughout the region. Local businesses advertise sales including Jersey Lily flour, hammocks and confections at Klein Warren and the Vienna. Mis Reesie Bauer and Mrs Brindley visit relatives in Muscatine. trips by car and rail noted. The bank reports deposits up to 964 191.79 with gains over last year. City residents attend Chautauqua in Keota and social visits highlighted.

J. F. i. Taylor Chicago Brighton Rubio Richland Woolson Yeo Burlington

Church Group Meetings and Evening Entertainment

The Ladies' League of the First Baptist church meets Friday afternoon in the church parlors and asks attendees to bring needle and thimble. The Juniors of the First United Presbyterian church present an event “Children of the Kingdom” on Monday July 1 at 7 30. The Myrtie McCleary chapter of the Westminster Guild meets with Miss Anna Scott Monday at 7 30. Miss Porter will discuss her work at Hephzibah house in New York City.

Second United Presbyterian Church Tarkio Quintette Tarkio College Tarkio, Mo Ladies’ League of the First Baptist Church First United Presbyterian Church Myrtie McCleary Westminster Guild Anna Scott Porter Hephzibah House New York City

Country Club to Celebrate July Fourth Picnic and Speeches

The Mid Country club plans a July Fourth picnic at George H Payn grove on Charles Anderson farm north of town. S W Livingston A R Miller and C A Dewey will address members and guests with a day of music recitations drills and two ball games Glendale Athletes vs Living Lake Cubs and Married Men vs Single Men. Firecrackers forbidden.

Mid-Country Club George H. Pay Charles Anderson S. W. Livingston A. R. Miller C. A. Dewey Maile Chorus Clayece Stewart Frances Wilson Nita Palmer Nellie Anderson Lloyd Foster Glen Wilson Hannah Harvey

Washington Triumphs Over Centerville In Seventh Inning Rally

Washington defeats Centerville 6 to 4 in Centerville as Lorenzen and Wheeler duel. Parks leads with a three bagger and a two base hit while Stevenson and Jacobson contribute key hits. Final scoring spree in the seventh seals Washington’s comeback after Centerville led 4 1.

Centerville Washington Lefty Lorenzen Lefty Wheeler Parks Thompson Finchiff Holm Bunch Bagger Stevenson Freeland Flachiff Jacobson Lorenzen Miller Solen Beses Morris Harris Price McLeod Flactiff Noel Tee Ewe Bowie Eg Thompson Sereees Holm Cf Sullivan

Residence and Household Goods For Sale

Residence just north of the Commercial club building on East Washington street is for sale with all household goods. Private sale. For information call 710, 1226. Mrs. R. T. McCalfu.

Commercial Club East Washington Street R. T. McCaliu

Snail and Butterfly Tale From a Garden Fable

A confused pastiche narrates a snail and a butterfly in a garden. The snail recalls kindness from the butterfly, while the butterfly later ignores the snail and mocks ground dwellers before a dramatic end.

Baseball scores from multiple leagues around the nation

Summary of results across American and National Leagues plus minor circuits with varied scores. Notable games include Chicago 6 over Cincinnati 1, New York 4 over Philadelphia 3, St Louis 2 over Pittsburgh in two innings and Columbus 6 over Louisville 4 among others.

St. Paul Vee Ai Min’ Oo ‘Vie Ind Lis Y- Kan Louisville Au St. Joe Eee Penver CU jHoux City Wichita U Spr'af Dubuque Danville m Decatur D'v'np Rt Peoria Quincy i Rapids Gstown Wh'eli Hannibal Kewanee Galesburg Vminmuth Keokuk Ahi Utturwa M'seatine Philadelphia New York Washington Boston Cleveland Detroit Chicago-St. Louis Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis Pittsburg Brooklyn American Association Columbus Louisville Minneapolis Milwaukee St. Paul Kansas City Toledo Indianapolis

Pope approves McCort as auxiliary in Philadelphia Archdiocese

In Rome on June 28 the consistorial congregation, presented by Cardinal De Lai, confirmed Rt. Rev. John J. McCort as auxiliary to the Philadelphia archdiocese. He will assume the title of bishop of Azovus.

Rome Italy Cardinal de Lai John J. McCort Philadelphia Bichon Azovus

Harvest Hands Sought for Wheat Regions Across Kansas

The Rock Island line seeks harvest workers for Kansas fields. Agent H W Russell reports a request from division passenger agent 8 F Boyd for crews in Dodge City Bucklin Anthony Greensburg Pratt Preston Cullison Salina Phillipsburg Prairie View Langdon Smith Center Athol and nearby towns. Contact orders indicate rapid deployment of labor.

Kansas H. W.russel Rock Island 8. F. Boyd Mr. Boyd Ueed Dodge City Bucklin Anthony Greensburg Pratt Preston Cullison Salina Phillipsburg Prairie Vie Langdon Smith Center Athol

Journal Delayed In Publication

A brief note explains a small accident at the Journal office disrupted press timing after going to press. A defective cog caused damage and delayed delivery, with restoration expected in two to three days and cooperation with the Democrat and Press offices.

Journal Democrat Press

Markets Open With Mixed Uogs Cattle and Sheep Prospects

Chicago markets show receipts of about 24 000 hogs 12 000 sheep and 3 500 cattle with demand mixed and outlook weak for sheep after yesterday's close. Pigs bring 5 25 to 6 90 with 00 9000 expected tomorrow and cattle steady to higher across several classes. Western cattle and stockers quote around 4 00 to 7 80 with sheep 7 10 to 7 60 and hogs strong midweek.

Chicago SAO Vachat Pereeatecens Texas Gallec NS Os Skaie

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fox Dewey Luella Shaw Congress Hotel Royal Market Klein & Warren Mary Tufts Keota A. B. Jones George Young The Vienna Klein & Warren's Royal Miss Haze Mutual Fire and W. M. Sutherland the Royal Andy Grandberg Emil Anderson Wilma Thompson J. A. Porter Darbyshire Drug Co W. M. Terry Columbus Junction Harrison Mrs. C. Lins Ainswoth Ed Lins Mel Shields Eastman the Leader Ruth Esther Annette Brindley Muscatine C. J. Morrison United States Express Co Calumet, Mich Florence Ward Davenport Lee Ward L. M. Meek Hazel Meek Carol Forgey Dorothy Latchem Edith Rownd Thompson Brookhart Clayde Willits A. E. Acheson Mary Hunter Etna Dawson Kate Smith Homer Stephen Myrtle Glashine Jessie May Mt. Pleasant H. J Scott Bernice Pettit Foulard Klein &+ Warren's Lavinia Housh Royal Booth Wellman Knoxville, Il Harry Ward Dorothy Cedar Rapids Washington National Bank John Conner Cumberland Ohio A. L. Young Mr. Conner Mr. Young Buick Bishop Anderson Charles Shaffer Lucy Meacham County Institute Corning J. M. Moore Nannie Springer J. N. Pyestone Ned Stuart Mutual John Kos Melo Kos D. W. Brown Bd. W. Brown Inlaw Eli Grant Emmett Hays Eugene and Clifford Weat Liberty Harry Dickerson Nellie Eagan Patoka, Jrl W. M. Burton Country Club Will George Paul Grove A. Dewey Fermes Washington Centerville OLY Bae Ss Jack Snail Maslin Kayser Life Underwear Roikachildve Joe Omaha Des Moines Sioux City Topeka Wichita Lincoln Denver Bloomington Quincy Panville Danville Springfield South Bend Zanesville Dayton Canton Youngstown Terre Haute Fort Wayne Wheeling Grand Rapids Erie Akron Rockford Oshkosh Aurora Green Bay Racine Wausau Appleton Madison Central Association Monmouth Ottumwa Azorus Pill DS South Beaegae Pradt John A. Babcocck Harry L. Kaga Ricago Dalton Eed Prs EG Gees Rester & Son Aste Uogs Chicago, Ill Forges
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