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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1907
Page
5
Dr George Edmond Flood offers dietary tips to prevent rheumatism and urinary issues and shares a detailed prescription he claims cures rheumatism kidney and bladder problems. He notes diet rest water and exercise help but cannot promise a cure and advises readers to consult a druggist for ingredients or mix at home.
Miss Stella Savage traveled to Brighton for a brief visit with relatives. Mrs. Phillip Fuack left for Burlington after attending a recital at the Academy and Fortnightly club meeting. Mrs. M. R. Patterson and Mrs. C. B Laughery returned to Winfield after the Eastern Stars gathering. Elmer McFadden and George Brown arrived from Crawfordsville to play baseball against a local kid team.
Sabbath school at 9 50. Morning service at 11. Christian Endeavor at 6 30. Evening service at 7 30. The Rev. E A Crooks of Chicago will preach both morning and evening.
Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 7 30 with Rev Elias Handy pastor. Class meetings at 10 30 Junior League at 4 30 Epworth League at 6 50. Evening service followed by activities at 7 30.
The schedule lists Sabbath school at 9 45 morning service at 11 junior at 430 senior at 6 and keening service at 730. All are cordially invited to attend these services. Rev W O Fisher pastor.
Sabbath school at 9 30 morning public worship at il junior Endeavor at 430 senior Endeavor at 615 evening service at 730 Rev W R Sawhill pastor.
Corner of Towa Avenue and Jefferson Streets conducts morning service at 11 with the subject Probation after Death. Golden text from Job 14:25 27 proclaims I know that my Redeemer liveth. Wednesday evening meeting at 7 30 invites all to attend.
Sabbath school at 9 40 morning service at 1 Junior Endeavor at 4 Senior Endeavor at 6 30 Evening service at 7 30 Rev Augustus Carrier professor at McCormick Theological Seminary will preach both morning and evening T L Rogers first tenor of the Ss US Male quartet will conduct music and sing solo both morning and evening Rev L D Young will...
Public service with preaching by the pastor both morning and evening. Sunday school at 9 30. These P. D. at 6 30. Prayer meeting Wednesday night. All are welcome. Seats free. Rev. G D Rogers, pastor.
Samuel Neill of north of the city received word last night that his brother Charles Neill has died in Chicago. Born February 14, 1847 in Utica New York, he lived in this city before moving to Chicago in 1870 and worked as a jewelry salesman. He leaves a wife and two sons and many siblings. Samuel Neill and Mrs Howton will attend the funeral in Chicago.
Train numbers 29 and 30 will be discontinued after April 20. Passenger notes include W D Shearer A S Express Agent and Mrs Chas McCreedy and her son Sherman, who were travelers returning home near Ainsworth after a brief city visit at the H Benn residence.
Lincoln Neb April 20 the supreme court ruled that licenses granted last April under the old city charter do not expire until May 13 next when the new municipal year begins under the present charter the ruling extends the municipal year by about thirteen months the drought in Lincoln ends
Bloomington April 20 The candidate of Judge Celestin Myers of the McLean county circuit court for the position of supreme judge to succeed the late Judge Wilkin has been formally announced. Myers reached this conclusion after requests from various parts of the district and a flattering endorsement from the McLean county bar members irrespective of party.
Farmington Mich April 20 Harley the 13 year old son of Governor and Mrs Warner is seriously ill with inflammatory rheumatism at the family home A move is planned to Mount Clemens for treatment He suffers much pain and is scarcely able to move though his condition is not regarded as critical
In Council Bluffs Iowa on April 20 Harry W Sachra engine foreman in the Burlington switch yards in South Omaha collapsed and died of heart failure moments after telling a dealer he would cash in his checks. He had just staked five dollars on a roulette win and purportedly won 175 dollars.
In the Bronx a 44 year old widow, Mrs Wilhelmina Schleiter, was raped by a young Black man at a lumber yard near One Hundred and Thirty-ninth Street and Rider Avenue. She was choked and left unconscious. a suspect, a Black man, was arrested for identification.
Pittsburg Ta April 20 fires in hand window glass plants under nearly 1400 pots will be drawn tomorrow as manufacturers decide to close for the season. Between 150000 and 160000 employees will be affected. The plants will shut two months early to trim stock and avert price decline.
Baltimore on April 20 reports former Congressman John V. L. Findlay died suddenly of heart disease at his home. He was 67 and had served two terms in Congress from 1883 to 1887 and was noted as a capable orator.
Safe blowers wrecked the Bank of Weston in Weston Illinois at 1 am with three dynamite charges. About 2000 dollars were taken as robbers held the town in terror for over an hour before escaping.
A Derrick's British Report excerpt contrasts monotony in early English breakfasts with a list of typical items from ten English households and ten hotels. It notes porridge, ham and eggs, eggs and bacon, fried sausages, fish, bread, marmalade, and tea or coffee, while contrasting American breakfasts of wheat cakes, maple syrup, bluefish, porterhouse, honey, and varied breads, cakes, and beverages.
Will Koho returns from West Chester to teach. many residents travel to Crawfordsville, Sigourney, Keota and Burlington for work or visits. A morning runaway horse near Havre injures Mrs Murphy and daughter Beatrice. both ride safely to town aboard the train despite a damaged buggy.
The ostrich cannot be tamed yet can be trained to harness or race. It enjoys a brush on the track, moves in a lumbering jog trot when slow but becomes easily fast with wind, and can outstrip any horse when unburdened by a rider.
Local notes report homemade candies at the Vienna bakery and cream puffs from Johnson's. Residents including Miss Nettie Hunter, Mrs. Rev J Cotton, and Mrs. W M Ball travel for errands, weddings, and visits. several journeys to Crawfordsville, Keota, Aledo, and Ottawa are listed along with a funeral in Crawfordsville and Wayland graduation events.
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