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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1910
Page
4
The Fair features sale items at The Vienna and Rothschild's. Dougherty Bros offers hats, fans, underwear and Fourth of July bake goods. Numerous visitors arrive from West Chester Davenport Muscatine and Keota, plus deliveries and sales announcements from Iowa Gas & Electric Co. and Rothschild's.
A humorous monologue on aging and purpose contrasts laments about long life with a call to active work. It features a centenarian narrator and reflections on striving, work, and defiance of decay as Walt Mason’s verse.
The Mills Seed company held its annual stockholder meeting at the seed house. F. B. Mills of Syracuse was the only out of town attendee. Officers were re elected: President F B Mills Vice President and manager L D Langworthy Secretary treasurer A M Main. The year showed a large increase despite a poor seed season and warm weather shifting buyers to retail stores. The company plans to raise seed corn on new acreage and has long term land options. A large seed stock is on hand and a former Glosser factory building will become a store room. Postage payments through the local post office exceeded $11 000 aiding a federal building site appropriation.
Yesterday's baseball at the Southeast grounds featured Washington defeating Brighton 13 to 3. Frank George pitched well, Washington collected six hits in the third inning, and Brighton's infield struggled without their expected pitcher. a second game was promised, while a July 4th clash and a canceled Chicago Colored Giants game affected upcoming schedule.
The 115 hour jury weighing Lee O Neill Browne in the Lorimer bribery indictments was discharged by Judge Wes Surpely. State’s Attorney Wayman says Browne will face trial again on the same charges.
Ella Montgomery and her mother Mrs T L Montgomery travel mother and daughter to visit southern mountaineers near Greenville Tennessee. Miss Faye Taylor joins for a short visit in the area. Bowman's advertised unprecedented low prices on Wash Suits.
Price of Wash Suits reduced lower than ever at Bowman's. Shoppers from Columbus Junction and nearby families plan day trips to Muscatine and return this evening to visit O. M. Cavin and F. C Shinnabarger homes.
A week of amusement opens Monday July 4 at the Air Dome with The Great Duncan Show billed as the greatest laughing show extant. Prices are 10 20 and 30 cents, promising excruciating fun and a Mummy gag.
Mrs. Frank Stewart died suddenly at her West Washington home at 8 pm after a prolonged illness. Born October 20 1858 in Muscatine, she married Frank Stewart in 1878 and moved to this city, where she remained active in church and social work. Survived by husband and daughter Marian, funeral Friday at 2 o clock from the West Washington residence, Elm Grove cemetery burial.
The Q and Rock Island lines announce special Fourth of July trains. The Q will run a night train from Washington at 10 p.m. for riders after the day’s celebration. Rock Island trains depart Sigourney at 7 a.m., Harper 7:17, Keota 7:30, West Chester 7:46, arriving Washington at 8 a.m.. a return train leaves Washington at 11 p.m. for evening riders.
The newly organized Eagles held a meeting yesterday evening and elected officers including Past Worthy President C. C. Keister Worthy President U. E. Thoma Assistant Worthy President George Stewart Secretary G. Fox Treasurer Oscar Brock Conductor J. P Ryan Trustees George Teas War tel W. A. Anderson.
A humorous vignette explains how a long wait to answer the door at Lysander John Appleton’s home ends as the cook changes into a neat black outfit with white apron and cap making her seem less like a crook and more like an aide. The Appletons are very particular about appearances.
The forecast calls for fair and warmer conditions in Timois and Indiana today and tomorrow with light variable winds.
Bombs exploded in Barcelona streets injuring six people. The incident occurred on June 29 as authorities investigated the blasts and security crews assisted victims.
The message urges prompt planning for Fourth of July purchases, noting that earlier orders help ensure availability and delivery. The reference to Vienna hints at a location or event association, though details are sparse in the fragment.
Bowman and Knupp Pauls Lumber Co A H Wallace and Son announce all yards will close for the entire day July 4 to allow staff to celebrate.
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