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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1902

Page

2

Hays Miller Remembered On 26th Anniversary Reception

Dr and Mrs A S Hays of East Washington street hosted a Saturday evening reception for a small group of city friends marking their 26th wedding anniversary. Forty two guests attended the lawn gathering lit by Japanese lanterns and were served light refreshments. Mrs Asa Reid Mrs Frank Neal and Miss Gertrude Smith helped serve as guests extended best wishes for many more happy years.

A. S Hays East Washington Street

Big Tent Meetings Boost Church Membership Across Congregations

Yesterday all churches reported increased membership due to three weeks of revival in the big tent led by Evangelists Smith and Colburn of Chicago. The Methodist church added 33 members. Presbyterians anticipate several accessions at September communion. Second United Presbyterian saw young people join. No services at Baptist and First United Presbyterian due to pastor vacations. A union service at the M. I. church featured Rev. Allen reading scripture and Rev. Logue praying. Rev. D. Young preached on Psalm 28. Rev. Schrecken gast preached on Fundamentals to Obliation Life and Experience. No evening services in August across churches.

Smith and Colburn Chicago Methodist Church Presbyterian Church Second United Presbyterian Baptist First United Presbyterian M. I Allen Logue D. Young

Arnica Salve cures piles after failed doctors in Verbena

F A Gulledge of Verbena Alabama paid doctors to cure a severe pile case causing 24 tumors. Arnica Salve from Huck Lew’s cured him, reducing inflammation and pain. Now sold at Stewart's Pharmacy. In London Crystal Palace on July 25 Martin defeated Armstrong on points after 15 rounds and will challenge Jeffries in San Francisco.

Heapital F. A. Gulledge Verbena Ala Hucklen Stewart Denver Martin Bob Armstrong Crystal Palace London Armstrong Jeffries

Look Pleasant Please Photographer OC

Eaton Ohio man Harlan, long troubled by severe indigestion, found relief with Electric Bitters after doctors and medicines failed. The tonic aids stomach, liver and kidney function, rejuvenating the system. Stewart pharmacy guarantees the 50 cent remedy.

Harlan Eaton, O Stewart Pharmacy

Richmond Aug 2 Dance and visits from county town notes

A local round up from Richmond lists a Tuesday evening dance at China Krockboret's new house, several visits and trips by residents, and news of a death by hanging in Nebraska. Names include Joe Dawn, Tony Kupka, Eugene Bartholomew, Arthur Wellester, Ethel Coulter, S W Harding, Rev J S Nicholson, Mrs W Nelson, Mrs Barrows, Mrs Nelson, Wes ley Bagel, J W Stickley, I W Boley, Mabel Lewis, and J O Rebmer amid travel to Washington and Muscatine.

China Krockboret Joe Dawn Tony Kupka Eugene Bartholomew Oklahoma Joe Jim T’reby Frank Nebraska Mra. W Nelson Washington T. Haven Avoca M. Lewis Kansas City J. W. Stickley W. A. Goble

Crafting a Catch Phrase for Your Business

The article urges a distinctive business catch phrase tied to your stock or methods to embed your idea in customers’ minds. It advises hammering the line into all materials from letters and ads to product stickers, so the phrase is seen everywhere and people respond when it conveys truth. American Druggist.

One Legged Newsboy Sells Extras After Noon

A one legged newsboy hops on a crutch selling after noon extras. He explains a cable car accident cost him his leg. The company covered medical bills and gave his mother $800, leaving $500 in the bank and $40 withdrawn for his mother's illness as he keeps selling papers.

New York Times

A Civil War Widow Writes Her Life Then Succeeds

A western woman who lost her husband in the field wrote to Harper’s Magazine with a story that failed to stand out. Rejected, she wrote a piece titled Why I Wrote It, which was accepted and published, earning readers’ sympathy. This single story echoed a vital moment and stood as her only magazine publication.

Harper's Magazine Oliver Wendell Holmes Slarper

Sister Lou Marries and Secures Kensington Flat

In St. Louis Republic dialogue, Mabel confirms sister Lou’s marriage and move to a Kensington flat. Miss Jellus notes the flat exists but did not learn the exact location of the residence.

Mabel Sister Lou Kensington Jellus St. Louis Republic

The Pleasanter Route to Ruin Quote

A Chicago Post quips that prosperity ruins more people than adversity. It suggests preferring ruin by prosperity for a more enjoyable process. The line contrasts wealth-induced downfall with hardships.

Chicago Post

Old Stand Still Business Reported

A brief exchange notes no progress about him with one remark that he continues to operate at the old stand, humorously calling it the old stand-still in this Philadelphia Press snippet.

Hin Philadelphia Press

Murder and Robbery Report From Colorado and Midwest

The Idaho country note details the discovery of a murdered Mexican sheep herder near Granada Colorado with heart removed amid cattle sheep tensions. Other briefs report rowing results in Michigan and Wisconsin stock stories in LaCrosse and Viroqua plus a fraud case in Omaha and a potential governorship bid in Madison as Burr W Jones emerges as a possible Democratic candidate.

Florence Colo Samuel Raindall Granada Raindall Rowers County

McGovern Corbett Prize Fight Status Sparks Dispute

Connecticut officials say the McGovern Corbett bout will not be held in the state while Mc Govern asserts it will proceed. The outline notes political tension over venue and timing for the rumored match.

Connecticut McGovern Whitelaw Reid United States Mrs. Reid West Africa Barbados British West Indian Islands William Thompson New York K. Dixon Omaha Ilinois Central Railroad Fort Dodge Iowa Mary MacLane Butte Mont New York World Europe Loubet France

Boers Call on Roosevelt During Bermuda Prisoner Visit

In Oyster Bay Roosevelt meets Boer officers Laymen and Beltz, once Bermuda prisoners, for a cordial hour on Sagamore Hill grounds. Root travels Europe with Porter and Wood as he heads to Carlsbad. In Frankfort Indiana twins Mildred and Merrill Mimich age seven display remarkable violin talent.

Oyster Bay N.Y Roosevelt Beltz Bermuda Sagamore Hill Frankfort Ind Mildred and Merrill Mimich

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