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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1909

Page

3

War game at Boston pits 7000 defenders against 8000 invaders

Boston August 2 local paper reports a large scale war game set for August 14 to 21. Massachusetts National Guard seven thousand strong defends Boston assisted by three regular troops while eight thousand infantry from New Jersey Connecticut and District of Columbia guard units invade. The exercise includes damage estimates and a possible cost near five hundred dollars to cover game expenses.

Boston Massachusetts New New Jersey Connecticut Columbia National Mssachusetts National Guard Port Ethan Allen Rginia Nees Justers

Campaign to Raise 30000 for Charles City YMCA Ends

The Charles City YMCA campaign closed after twenty days raising the required thirty thousand dollars with substantial additional gifts. Carl H. Smith of Ann Arbor served as graduate secretary orchestrating the drive in support of the building project. The result assures the institution’s funding and future prospects. Pierce Arrow No 9 wins Glidden Cup with perfect score in Kansas City event.

Charles City Young Men's Christian Sociation Carl H. Smith Ann Arbor Mich University of Michigan Oung Men's Christian Association Pierce-Arrow Kansas City W. F. Winchester American Automobile Associaon Aego

Pribesmen Ambushed Near Melilla

Aug 2 a detachment of Spanish troops marching to outposts near Melilla Morocco was ambushed by warring tribesmen and several officers were wounded. Also Aug 2 in Wellston Georgia a posse shot dead Sim Andrew, a black man accused of peeping into a room where daughters of W P Bell were staying.

Pribesmen Melilla Morocco Here Jack the Peeper Wellston Sim Ander Nh Nero W. P. Bell

Clergy Sermons and Union Evangelistic Set for Sept

The Second United Presbyterian Church hosts union evangelistic services for three weeks starting September 12 led by Dr. W. W. Orr of Charlotte. The Rev. Clyde Matson, now accepting a Garnett Kansas call, preached at the Presbyterian church with emphatic notes on personal faith and the gift of salvation.

First Second United Presbyterian Churches W. W. Orr Charlotte N. C Doctor Orr Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church United Presbyterian Church

Sermon by Rev Clyde Matson at Second United Presbyterian

The Rev Clyde Matson of Monmouth NL preached at the Second United Presbyterian church last evening. His text was John 1 12 and the sermon emphasized belief in his name and receiving him as the path to becoming sons of God.

Harry C. Rogers Linwood Presbyterian Church Kansas City Rogers L. D. Young Christ Jesus God Samuel Jerusalem Zaccheus Bartimeus Well Samaria Paul Corinthians Mr. Matson Xertia Theological Seminary Garnett Kansas Mabel Dunham Clyde Matson Monmouth Second United Presbyterian Church

CZAR SAILS FOR COWES WITH FRENCH FLEET ESCORT

Emperor Nicholas completes a Cherbourg visit with luncheon for President Fallieres aboard Verite and sails toward Cowes accompanied halfway by a division of the French fleet. The Franco Russian alliance is framed as a peacetime keystone amid reports of talks between foreign ministers. Socialists distribute anti visit manifestos at Cherbourg barracks.

Emperor Nicholas Cherbourg France Imperia President Fallieres Verite Cowes Edward Nicholas M. Pichon M. Iswolsky Europe Fallieres

Firefighters Return Lost Commercial Paper in Envelopes

Council Bluffs firefighters from hose company No 4 found fourteen hundred dollars in checks drafts money orders and other commercial paper in discarded envelopes. They created a room to store the recovered pieces and returned them to owners after securing gratis envelopes from banks and businesses.

Council Bluffs Hose Company No. 4

The Honeymoon Definition From New York Life

The honeymoon has no definite duration it varies with the temper of the contracting parties relatives weather and travel costs. It is the interval when the man goes out in the morning recalling his kiss and forgetting his overshoes rather than vice versa.

New York

Demonstration of Wild West Show and Trained Horses at Washington

August 18 features Ray Thompson's Trained Western Range Horses with Buffalo Bill's Wild West in the same program. Joe Bailey and the troupe perform premier trained saddle acts. Football on Horseback debuts between Indians and cowboys aboard cayuse and broncho. Col. William F. Cody personally oversees the exhibition blending military displays and Oriental splendor.

Ray Thompson Buffalo Bill Mr. Thompson Tne Joe Bailey Thompson Groupe Plains England Col Wm. F. Cody

Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad

A retail notice promotes Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a quick cure for diarrhoea. One or two doses are said to cure ordinary cases and it is claimed suitable for both children and adults. Sold by F. L. Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Chamberlain F. L. Stolte Lemmon's

Mt Pleasant White Sox Face Local Team Tomorrow

Baseball fans are advised to attend a game between the Mt Pleasant White Sox and a local team tomorrow afternoon at KE ball park.

Mt. Pleasant

Early Driving Rules Promote Safety Across Clubs

A nationwide roundup notes automobile clubs adopting uniform safety rules. Cars should keep right, pass on the left, turn near the curb, and use signals or hand waves to yield. Drivers must avoid stopping with wheels toward the wrong curb and heed right of way at intersections.

Chicago

Miss Nora Motts Unable to Do Manicures at Shop

Illness of Mrs. M. L. Black forces Miss Nora Motts to cancel at the shop and arrange home visits. Clients are asked to call 493 Green to schedule.

M. L. Black Nora Motts

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