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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1905

Page

5

Social galas and club gatherings fill the week

Miss Violet Jones hosted friends on South Marion with music and refreshments. New Methodist members enjoyed a reception at Misses Susie and Mariel Morton’s West Jefferson home. Leaguers and guests crowded a First United Presby terian event with contests, checks, and witty wishes.

Violet Jones South Marion Avenue Methodist Church Susie Mariel Morton West Jefferson Street Blanche Nicola Dessa Wabnitz Kate Nellie Meeks Josephine Babcock Bridge Rankin Nellie Vee Richards Ottumwa Jean Young Lexington Hughes First United Presbyterian Church Wathering S. H. Logan

Vesper Service Replaces Evening Worship at Presbyterian Church

A vesper service at 1 p.m. will replace the evening service at the Presbyterian church on Sabbath April 9. The community is invited to participate.

Presbyterian Church

Funeral service for Mrs Lenora Cameron held at Loughead home

The funeral for the late Mrs Lenora Cameron was held yesterday afternoon at the Loughead home on the Heights with Miss Carrie Loring conducting the service. A quartet of Emeline Warren Jennie Latta and Messrs Roberts and Sage sang, and Mr Roberts sang a solo. Interment followed in the city cemetery with pallbearers Wm Blair Don Sherman Fred Smith Jas Miller Jas Baird and Chas Mercer.

Lenora Cameron Loughead the Heights Carrie Loring Christian Scientist Church Oskaloosa Camera Emeline Warren Jennie Latta Roberts Sage Messrs Wm. Blair Don Sherman Fred Smith Jas. Miller Jas. Baird Chas. Mercer

Harper Brothers Upholstering in Des Moines

Harper brothers of Des Moines are in the city at the Dave Donovan building on North Marion avenue for a short stay offering upholstery. They specialize in fine leather work and come with top recommendations. They repair refinish or upholster any furniture and showcase 500 sample covers.

Harper Brothers Les Moines Dave Donovan Marion Avenue

Bible class postponement for leaders absence

The Bible class formed by Mr. Barrett will not meet Monday evening as announced due to the absence of Revs Allen and Schreckengast. The next meeting is set for Monday April 17.

Barrett Allen Schreckengast

Twins Born to Mr and Mrs F A Shelangouskie

The couple welcomed twin boys who are four weeks old tomorrow and each weighed 8 pounds at birth. Both babies are reported to be doing well.

F. A. Shelangouskie

Japanese Relief Fund Aids War Suffering Through Evangelical Alliance

In response to appeals from Christian workers in Japan, the Japanese Relief Fund is organized to aid sick and wounded soldiers and destitute widows and orphans. Funds are distributed through the Evangelical Alliance of Japan under Bishop Harris, with the Franklin Trust Company serving as treasurer. About 15,000.00 contributed, with 0,000.00 sent to Japan. executive committee includes Seth Low and Bishop Harris.

Far East United States Rev. Y. Honda Aoysma Theological School Tokio Japan Evangelical Alliance of Harris Seth Low Greer Bishop Harris Cha Cuthbert Hall D. D W. R. Hantington Newell Dwight Hillis H. Southard Wm. Elliott Grimms B. F. Buck Franklin Trust Cominy Broadway New York City

Social notes from Cotter and surrounding towns

Local residents from Cotter Wellman Riverside West Chester Ainsworth and Crawfordsville are listed as visiting the city or in related business. Busi ness trips include W H Hughes returning from Chicago and license to wed issued for Ray R Mayne and Lulu B Pugh of Riverside.

Ray R. Mayne Lulu B. Pugh Riverside

Missing Muscatine child after long Journey with gold

In Muscatine Iowa on April 7 1 year old Ritchard Hovigan who traveled from Deadwood South Dakota with 5000 dollars in gold vanished within two hours of arriving to his grandmother Mrs. Mary Leonard. The frantic grandmother contacted police as the boy the son of a prospector who sent him with a lifetime savings to the old home. Another item from Lincoln Nebraska on April 8 notes Louise Woodward of Ainsworth died of heart disease while kneeling over her late husbands grave with flowers.

Harry Shrader West Washington Mrs. Shrader N. T. A. Club Muscatine Deadwood Mary Leonard Ritchard Hovigan Lincoln Neb Louise Woodward Ainsworth Ned

Newport pair wed in Augusta by justice of the peace

Woodbury Kane and Sallie H. Billett of Newport RK L came to Augusta from Aiken 8 C and were married by a justice of the peace.

Augusta Woodbury Kane Sallie H. Billett Newport, RK L Aiken

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