Cancellation of Campfire Host Due to Scheduling
John B. Mickey cancels his engagement to preside at the Lewis and Clark Exposition campfire on August 16. Nebraska day at Portland on August 21 requires his presence in Lincoln and Portland. a substitute speaker will be arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will McClean
McClean Arms Co
Cleveland
Ohio
Lincoln
Nebr
William R. McClean
Washington
Towa
Chautauqua
Portland
Oregon
Nebraska
John B. Mickey
Park Service Held at Methodist Church Evening
The regular park service under the Methodist church was held last evening with opening prayer by Rev. Ross and closing by Rev. Payton. Rev. J F St Clair of Des Moines spoke, secretary of the Iowa Methodist hospital, praising humanitarian work and urging church support for hospital efforts. The gathering was considered interesting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Ross
Payton
J. F. St. Clair
Des Moines
86. Clair
Iowa Methodist Hospital
Bids Open for German St Paul Evangelical Church
Washington Iowa seeks bids for the erection of the German St Paul Evangelical church. Plans obtainable from Rev K Michels at the Dixon real estate office after August 7 1905 between 8 and 10 am. Sealed bids due by August 18 1905 with 20 percent certified check. owner may reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
Washington
Iowa
Rev. K. Michels
Dixon Real Estate
Notable August 1905 Musical Novelty Concert at A M E Church
At A M E Church on Thursday evening August 10 1905 the up to date musical novelty prodigious concert featured Madame M Silvars Kennedy noted dramatic vocalist and A H Kennedy renowned musical artistic humorous elocutionist. The program promises a blend of song and declamatory performance by a renowned duo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Silvars Kennedy
A. H. Kennedy
I. G. White Post to Hold Meeting Tomorrow Evening
Members of the I. G. White Post will convene tomorrow evening seeking good attendance. W. H. Warner and P. C. are noted organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. G. White Post
W. H. Warner
P. C
Peculiar Disappearance Reported For J D Runyan
J D Runyan of Butterville Ohio reports relief from indigestion biliousness and painful symptoms after using Dr King s New Life Pills he calls them a perfect remedy for dizziness sour stomach headache and constipation sold at J H Stewart s rog store for 2 80
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Runyan
Butterville
Dr. King
J. H. Stewart
Local church circle meets for college room furnishing
The Ladies' Missionary circle of the First United Presbyterian church met this afternoon with Mrs. W. A. Wilson to discuss furnishing a room at the Prairie college in Alabama. A number of young Baptists plan a Box Springs picnic tonight in honor of Miss Madge Scott of Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Presbyterian Church
W. A. Wilson
Prairie
Alabama
The
Baptist Church
Box Springs
Madge Scott
Des Moines
Ward Farthered To Centerville For Critical Surgery
Mrs. Mig W. N. Warnick of Centerville is deemed fit to undergo an operation at the Centerville hospital tomorrow morning. Her father and mother Mr and Mrs C B Ward and Dr B E Grove accompanied by Ward family friends traveled to Centerville this afternoon. Relatives and friends express sorrow and hope for a favorable outcome.
Buffalo Propagation Earns Praise From Scientists and Lovers
Major Gordon W. Lillie known as Pawnee Bill maintains the world’s second largest buffalo herd with fewer than 600 left from an 1869 estimate of over nine and a half million. Most roam Oklahoma ranches while twelve prime specimens appear in Wild West shows. Cross breeding with Texas steers yields cattalo meat touted as superior. Buffalo are hardy but travel is hard on them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon W. Lillie
Pawnee Bill
United States
Major Lillie
Plains
Sherman
Oklahoma
Texas
Lillie
Globe barber shop promotes comfort and service
Notice announces the Globe barber shop now staffed by James Coder, described as a first class artist, promising neat and prompt service. It highlights an electric fan, the shop as the coolest place in town, with telephone 490, four chairs, and no watts. Signed Four chairs and no watts by Mart White, Prop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Coder
Globe Barber Shop
Npeatness
Mart White
A Touching Story of a Baby Gun and a Cure
A Cumberland man recalls his 11 month old daughter nearly dying from throat trouble and two doctors giving up. After four bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds she recovered fully. Trial bottle free at J H Stewarts drug store with 50c and 1.00 guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. A. Eyler
Cumberland, Q
J. H. Stewarts Drug Store
Special Excursion to Muscatine from Fairfield August 13
Special train will depart Fairfield August 13 stopping at intermediate stations and reach Muscatine at a.m. Return service leaves Muscatine at 9 p.m. Round trip from Washington to Muscatine at a rate set by H. W. Russell, Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Muscatine
Washington
H. W. Russel
The Day Where The People Go
Notices from the county on accidents deaths births and marriages reported promptly by our news gatherers with local details and names where readable.
Local residents return from visits and a seaside ceremony
Aug 5 notices show Mrs Josiah Harding and several others returning from travels to Cumberland Ohio Muscatine and Columbus Junction. A wedding aboard the gasoline launch Birdie B on the Mississippi river united Mert Tripp and Julia Norris with Rev J W Potter performing the ceremony.
Chautauqua Travelers and Local Visitors List
Mrs D H Miller and Alma of Washington visited Sunday. Mrs N L Utterback and Marie Schmidt rode to Columbus Junction for Chautauqua. S Rh Miller of Washington was in town Saturday on business. David Love left for Columbus Junction to attend Chautauqua. The Misses Myria and Jessie Moreland attended Chautauqua. B F Martin of Chicago arrived to visit relatives. Willis Trotter spent Sunday at the Chautauqua. Mrs Francis Hawkins rode to Letts to visit relatives. A B Spaulding returned to Columbus Junction for Sunday. I D Cassel, near Galesburg Ill, arrived to visit and tend business. Mrs M P Lewis returned to her home in Oskaloosa. Sam Sands rode to Columbus Junction Saturday. Chas Stearns returned to Columbus Junction to finish his visit. John Gibson was in Washington on business. Misses Mattie Grace Walker Effie and Ella McCreedy drove to Columbus Junction. Jack S Jeffers left for Chicago with plans to begin a road trip.
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D. H. Miller
Alma
Washington
N. L. Utterback
Marie Schmidt
Columbus Junction
Chautauqua
S. Rh. Miller
David Love
Myria
Jessie Moreland
B. EF. Martin
Chicago
Willis Trotter
Francis Hawkins
Letts
A. EB. Spaulding
A. Cassel
Galesburg
Ill
M. P. Lewis
Oskaloosa
Sam Sands
Chas, Stearns
John Gibson
Mattie
Grace Walker
Effie
Ella McCreedy
Jack S. Jeffers
Local happenings and home projects around town
The Misses McCombs visited at home the past week. John Welte progresses on a new residence. Chas McCombs considers remodeling on his farm south of town. John Shalla acquires a Victor scale. Richmond defeats west-side boys 15 to 0. Pieper family poisoned by cheese but all recovered. Mr and Mrs Lou Dawn visited Will Koening Sunday.
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McCombs
John Welte
Chas. McCombs
John Shalla
Victor
Lou Dawn
Will Koening
Tombstone censor guards cemeteries from desecration
The Philadelphia Bulletin describes the tombstone censor who prevents inscriptions that are offensive or libelous. He rejects epitaphs claiming murder by owners, celebrating fighters with belts, blaming doctors, or blasphemies, ensuring monuments remain respectful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norristown
Philadelphia Bulletin
Uncanny Eyes in Caribbean Sea Creatures
St Nicholas recounts bizarre fish with antennae guiding senses, golden eye lenses, eyes on stalks six inches long, and eyestalks eighteen inches. Some eyes glow in darkness, others emit ghostly radiance from side spots likened to lanterns or portholes on a night steamer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caribbean
St. Nicholas
Pews in Churches Through English History
The article traces pews from first allowances under Henry VIII to broad use by Elizabeth II era patrons. It notes opposition led by Sir Thomas More, later rise in favor after restoration, and describes early pews with beds sofas and fireplaces as well as box pews that excluded the poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry VIII
Thomas More
Elizabeth
Charles I
Swift
Eden
London Telegraph
Harvey Combe Reproof to Dr Parr at Church
A witty exchange recounts Harvey Combe's sharp rebuke to Dr Parr as they left church. When Parr asked his opinion of the sermon the lord mayor replied there were four things he disliked three involved the church clock striking before the sermon ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Combe
London
Dr. Parr
Parr
Remembering Names in a Witful Exchange
A humorous exchange unfolds with a hostess apologizing for poor memory of names and the counting figure Kas Kowowski Chniffiingloski offering a playful correction. The London answer style adds a mock formal tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conzult
Kaskowowski Chniffiingloski
London
Dishes Criticized by Mrs Offen in Quip About Dirt
Mrs Hiram Offen scolds Maria for dirty dishes and is told that darker colored ones would hide the dirt, a humorous exchange reported by the Philadelphia Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Offen
Maria
Philadelphia Press
G and W R Os Urged to Extend the Tenenda
Wives husbands and widowed partners are urged to extend the tenanda event long enjoyed by the community. The notice calls all G and W R O members to participate in the extended celebration and align with local tradition.
Cash and Charges
A Baltimore American item contrasts selling for cash with extending charges. The piece argues cash is preferred, but if customers delay, charges become the better option to ensure payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Generous Uncle Bets $10 to Nephew in Dream
In a brief scene a nephew Otto recounts dreaming his uncle lent him ten dollars. The uncle responds with generosity and grants permission to keep the imaginary loan, remarking in a light roquet inspired exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto
Perroquet
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