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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1908

Page

4

Preaches Last Sermon Here at Beatrice Nebraska

A preacher delivers his final sermon in Beatrice Nebraska as services conclude. The event marks the end of his tenure and draws local church attendance and reflection on his ministry.

Union Meeting Marks End of Pastor Young's Beatrice Ministry

The Rev. L. D. Young delivered his last sermon at the Presbyterian church and a union service filled the First United Presbyterian church beyond capacity. Win Smouse chaired the meeting as Hollis Whiting was elected secretary. A pulpit committee was named and resolutions praised Young's six years of faithful labor, with thanks to Mrs Young and a note that copies would be sent to The Evening Journal and Beatrice’s First Presbyterian Church.

First United Presbyterian Church L. D. Young Presbyterian Church Mr. Young Apollos Win Smouse Hollis Whiting W. H. Hughes

Ministerial unity and pastor vacancy at Presbyterian church

A sermon stressed the oneness of city ministers and God as the source of growth. Mr. Young announced the pulpit would be vacant, reflecting on six fruitful years and the congregation's sadness. He urged finding a pastor fervent in saving souls, as Mrs. Young departs with warm regard from the church community.

Young Mr. Young Presbyterian Church

Farewell and reception for Rev. L. D. Young at church

The Presbyterian church announces a men’s reception in the Sabbath school room Tuesday at 8 pm for Rev. L. D. Young. A farewell reception for the Rev. and Mrs. Young follows Wednesday after prayer meeting. All church members and the public are warmly invited.

Presbyterian Church L. D. Young

Brookhart to Speak in Burlington Tomorrow Night

Col W Brookhart travels to Burlington to address the Taft Cummins club at Modern Woodmen hall. Joining him are Joe Frailey Mt Pleasant Keokuk’s Howe and Fairfield’s Crail to give brief remarks before Brookhart delivers a spirited campaign speech. Tomorrow April 28 marks the 45th anniversary of DS Cole's release from Andersonville prison.

W. Brookhart Burlington Taft-Cummins Club Woodmen Hall Joe Frailey Mt. Pleasant W. ©. Howe Keokuk Charles 5. Crail Fairfield Mr. Brookhart

Important cough remedy decision promotes Foley's Honey and Tar

A guidance note urges choosing Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds stating it cures obstinate racking coughs and expels the cold from the system with no harmful drugs. Lemmon's Pharmacy endorses the product.

Foley Lemmon's Pharmacy

Praise for canal work predicts success of Panama Waterway

Emil L. Boas, Hamburg American Line director, returns from Jamaica and Central America praising the Panama project. He notes massive earth removal at Gatun dam, excavators at work, and the striping away of disease in the canal belt as American health efforts succeed.

Emil L. Boas Panama Hamburg American Line New York Gatun Dam Hardy Diego de Mercado Philip II Spain Boas Canal

Flats on Colony Idea Sparks Unique Chicago Housing Plan

Five Chicago men plan to build a colonial style apartment block where each resident owns their flat and pays a share of operating costs. A first floor garage for five cars and central services including heating lighting and a valet room are included. The group names James Petit J B Verbell Benjamin Marshall Charles E Fox and a Rock Island railroad official as founders.

Chicago Ca Valet Common James Petit J. B. Verbell Benjamin Marshall Charles E. Fox Rock Island Railroad

Salute to Police Urged by Chicago Children clubwoman

Chicago school children saluted policemen on the street as a mark of respect inspired by Mrs. Edward Roby. Police officers, praised for protection and bravery, responded kindly. Roby urged that police service stir patriotism and be taught to every child at a Chicago luncheon of the Chicago Colony of New England Women.

Chicago Edward Roby Chicago Colony New England Woman’s Athletic Club

Odd Interstate Angle in Missouri Murder Trial

Daniel Dempsey village marshal of Grafton Illinois stands accused of killing Claude Allemany after pursuing him into Missouri territory. The core issue is whether Dempsey had authority to shoot and in which state Allemany died as the trial proceeds in St. Charles Missouri.

St. Charles Daniel Dempsey Grafton Ill Claude Allemany Dempsey Allemany St. Charles County Illinois Missouri

Dogs’ Toilet Club Opens In London Fashion District

A new Dogs’ Toilet Club in a fashionable London street offers grooming for pets of the smart set. For eight shillings they receive a bath and coat trimming to immaculate condition. Dental work, tooth filling, extraction, and claw trimming are advertised services.

Dogs London

Camel Post Service Delivers by Camel Messengers Across Babara

In the new postal service across Babara, messengers ride camels to carry messages. The camel route links distant towns, promising faster deliveries and improved communication. Local officials praise the innovative approach and expect growth in regional trade and correspondence.

Camel Post Service Babara

Brooklyn Joke Tops Chicago In Foot Size Contest

A Brooklyn woman won the Tribune’s inmost perfect foot contest with a diamond slipper. The prize was meant to prove Chicago women’s feet were small. But the winner, Mrs. Clarence W. Chalfant, was born and bred in Brooklyn and had lived in Chicago only ten years.

Brookyn Chicago Churches Windy City Stockyards Chicago Tribune United States Clarence W. Chalfant Kenmore Avenue the Tribune

Monster Map of Brazil for Jubilee Exhibition

Brazil plans a large outdoor relief map in the jubilee exhibition to open in May, showing all physical features with artificial mountains water channels and forests. It may be delayed. a botanical and zoological garden will display each state, plus Indian tribes camps, honoring the 1808 ports opening as the independence starting point.

Brazil Republic National Congress

Cleaning discolored silver with oil paste method

Discolored silver or plate uncleaned for a long time can’t be cleaned with ordinary whiting or plate powder. A thin paste made from whiting or powder and salad oil rubbed into crevices, left for a few hours, then washed, removes all stains.

Local lunch and travel notes at city spots

Kansas City passengers on No. 5 included F J Taylor and Carl Roberts along with Mrs Durward Sowash and Miss Zuleita Sowash of West Chester who registered at the Rest Room on Saturday. Doughnuts and pies shine at Johnsons and the Vienna offering the best and largest assortment in town.

Johnson’s Vienna Kansas City F. J. Taylor Carl Roberts

Chic Perkins Stars In The Little Prospector At Opera House

Chic Perkins leads a four act comedy drama The Little Prospector presented by Frank G. King at the opera house on Tuesday the 28th. The piece is new to the stage and backed by the American Amusement Association of New York City ensuring high dramatic quality.

Perkins Little Prospector The Frank G. King

Twenty Year Health Sentence Cited For Arnica Salve

O S Woolever of LeRaysville claims a twenty year cure from Bucklen's Arnica Salve for bleeding piles. The testimonial notes the salve heals sores boils burns wounds and cuts quickly, with Lemmon's selling it for 25 cents.

Bucklen O. S. Woolever LeRaysville Lemmon’s

Notice for Twenty Century Reading Circle Meeting

The twentieth Century Reading circle will meet Tuesday evening with Mrs. J H Stewart.

Century Reading Circle J. H. Stewart

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Rev. L. D. Young Lts New Beatrice Nebraska D. 8S. Cole Andersonville Washington Iowa Brooklyn City of Churches Monster Map OF Rio de Janeiro Chic Perkins J. G. Smith Cash Grocery Gorham’s Gorham Chas. D. Gorham
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