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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1908

Page

4

Rev L D Young Resigns Parish to Lead Beatrice Nebraska

The Rev L D Young of the Presbyterian church resigns after six years to become pastor in Beatrice Nebraska beginning May 3. The congregation, about 500 strong, notes steady growth from 321 to 517 members with 225 removals during his tenure. Mrs Young is equally beloved as they lament their departure, hoping for continued success in the new charge.

Presbyterian Church Beatrice Nebraska L. PD. Young Nebr Young Presbyterian Mr. Young Mrs. Young

Roy Patterson Buys Restaurant

S. J. Moser has sold his restaurant business to C. Roy Patterson, the transfer being made yesterday. The restaurant has been well patronized and popular since its establishment over a year ago. The new owner will continue meals and lunches and handle vegetables and other seasonal items. Mr. Moser and family will move to Colorado to seek another location.

S. J. Moser C. Roy Patterson Mr. Moser

Largest cookie assortment at the Vienna in city

Sam Shannon traveled to Davenport on business this morning. Joe Lokberger and his son John visited over Sunday at Pleasant Plain.

Vienna Sam Shannon Davenport Joe Lokberger John Pleasant Plain

Death of George Nisle at Washington after brief illness

George Nisle of East Washington died Saturday at 5 PM after a short illness described as neuralgia of the stomach followed by apoplexy or heart failure. Born in Stuttgart Germany March 29, 1838, he served in the Civil War with Company K, 54th Ohio Infantry, married Rosana Meyer in 1865, and lived in Ohio, Keokuk county Iowa, West Chester, and Washington. He leaves a wife and five children, several relatives in Germany, and was a respected Mason and Lutheran. Funeral plans are for Wednesday at 2 PM from the residence.

George Nisle East Washington Stuttgart Germany Union County Ohio Mr. Nisle 54Th Ohio Infantry Rosana Meyer Waterloo Wis Frank Nisie Appleton City Nora Nisie C. F. Nisle Frank Nisle

Easter Market Planned by Baptist Ladies League

The Ladies' league of the Baptist church announces an Easter market on Saturday April 18 with details to be announced later. A charming home wedding united Miss Charlotte H Gronen Davenport to Mr Clark Carson Davenport area manager for Iowa Gas Electric Co Washington Iowa at 707 Kirkwood Blvd Davenport. The ceremony was simple and attended by close relatives. Rev Arthur M Judy officiated. The bride wore copper brown traveling suit and carried a shower bouquet. A wedding repast followed. The couple plan a wedding trip and will reside in Washington Iowa.

Purdue University of Indiana Washington Iowa Davenport Times Iowa Gas & Electric Co Crawford Property Madison Street Davenport Charlotte H. Gronen Otto W. Gronen Clark Carson Kirkwood Blvd Arthur M. Judy Unitarian Church of Thos. B. Carson Bettendorf Metal Wheel Co

Dinner Hosts O Loughlin Family Guests

Mr and Mrs Harley O Loughlin entertained a company of friends yesterday at dinner at their home northwest of the city. Guests included Mr and Mrs James O Loughlin Marion Wells Miss Margaret Johnson Miss Mae Harley Miss Effie O Loughlin Newton O Loughlin and Mrs E F Neal Des Moines Mr and Mrs D H Goble Iowa Falls 8 W Neal and Mr and Mrs P Maxwell of this city. Friday evening a 6 o clock dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Ralph Keller East Main street involved Mr and Mrs Keller and guests.

F. L. Mangold Eva Crone Mary Gibson Harley O'Loughlin James O'Loughlin Marion Wells Margaret Johnson Near West Chester Mae Harley Effie O’ Loughlin Newton O'Loughlin E. F. Neal Des Moines D. H. Goble Iowa Falls W. Neal P. Maxwell Ralph Keller East Main Street

Missionary Tea and Circle Meeting Announced

The Queen Hather circle meets tonight with Misses Kate and Nellie Meeks. The Baptist church Woman's Missionary society to host its quarterly missionary tea in church parlors Friday April 17.

Queen Hather Circle Kate Nellie Meeks Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church

Meeting of Fort nightly club economics panel postponed

The meeting of the household economics department of the Fort nightly club has been postponed until Tuesday, April 21.

Miss Wintringer to Speak at Baptist Church Tonight

Miss Wintringer of Evanston Illinois will address Central readers on Iona's Needs at the Baptist church this Thursday evening. Admission free with a collection to cover expenses. Sponsored by the Woman's Christian Temperance union ministers urged to attend. Winnipeg railways order broad expense cuts across top departments by layoffs or pay reductions.

Miss Wintringer Evanston Iona The Baptist Church Canadian Railways Econorize Winnipeg Man Canadian Railways Canadian Pacific Canadian Northern Grand Trunk Pacific

Picis Village Faces Winter Shortage in Grand Rapids

Minnesota town Picis Village reports severe food shortage as spring ice blocks boats. Residents fear prolonged want unless a supply ship reaches Grand Rapids soon.

Grand Rapids Minn Picis

W T U Gift to Sailors on Battleship Minnesota

Minnesota members of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union ship 500 care bags to the crew of the battleship Minnesota. Each bag includes needles thread scissors and similar items plus a temperance tract and a copy of the New Testament.

T. U St. Paul Minnesota Woman’s Christian Temperance Union

Patterson travels east as license to wed issued today

License to wed was issued today to Fred Carpenter and Stella Knotts. Miss Eva Gardner returned home from a visit, Miss Margaret Young arrived from Grundy Center, Mrs. Darrow visited Letts, Iowa, and Miss Kathryn Bailey returned from six weeks in Oklahoma. Community notes record travel, visits, and social events.

L. 8 Mrs. Darrow Letts, Iowa J. A. Young Eva Gardner Ainsworth L. J. Cherry M. R. Meek Burlington Margaret Wintringer Kathryn Bailey Oklahoma

Wind at Gotham is Fatal in Fierce New York Gale

A devastating windstorm swept New York on April 13 killing five men and injuring many. An iron shutter torn from a hive struck expressman John O'Brien of Jersey City, causing fatal head injuries. Dozens were injured as winds reached fifty to sixty miles per hour and heavy seas affected shipping reports.

New York Johbn O'Brien Jersey City

Jay Gould Defends Court Tennis Title in New York

National champion Jay Gould wins again in New York defeating Eustace H. Miles of London to retain the court tennis crown. Miles battled Gould but could not overturn the title as Gould secured the victory.

Jay Gould Eustace H. Miles London New York

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