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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1912
Page
4
A lively second day at Chautauqua featured Pamahasika spirits and pets entertaining the audience. Afternoon and evening programs include Dr Stei with Bible and History classes as the main attraction.
The ministerial association approves two Chautauqua Sabbath services in the big tent with Rev. Charles R. Brown of Yale speaking at 8:00 p.m. and Rev. C. F. Wishart at 7:30 p.m. The events are free, with reminders to avoid driving near the tent during lectures.
A break in the deep well yesterday evening interrupted the water supply but was fixed before morning, leaving the grounds with a reliable stream of pure cold water. Campers enjoyed a peaceful night and another day of camp life, education, and entertainment, with some recalling Dr. Homer T. Wilson’s remark about possible September weddings in Washington.
Profesor Griffith could not attend and a competent substitute will take his place tomorrow. Florence Ward arrives to begin sessions, while Miss Laura B. Noyes leads the kindergarten tent with over a hundred children. Lectures by Dr Wishart and Prof Wilcox draw crowds as Rev A Smith and S W Livingston oversee events. Four extra tents are available for campers and the stand operates for the Chautauqua.
Fragmentary note on Chautauqua campers lacks a clear tally of tents and gear. The report hints at an imprecise estimate and uncertain numbers.
An ice cream and watermelon social will be held at the home of T. L. Burnett at 6 2 West Madison Street this evening August 15. Proceeds benefit a worthy old soldier. Come one come all.
Mrs. Erilla Jayne Smith died at 6 40 this morning at the Washington area home of her niece and nephew Mr and Mrs Wim Ross. Born February 18 1829 in Wyoming county Pennsylvania she was 88 years 5 months and 28 days old. She survived two brothers and two half brothers and had no children. Funeral services Friday at 2 pm at the Ross residence conducted by Rev Rowe of West Chester. Interment Elm Grove cemetery.
The funeral for R. J. Fleming, who died in Colorado Springs on August ?, was conducted at D. J. Patterson's residence on West Jefferson Street at 3 p m on Wednesday August 4. Rev. W. R. Sawhill and Rev. McNabb led a quartet from the Second United Presbyterian church. Pallbearers were Howard Fulton H K McCollum W A Cook J M Lytle A J Dawson and J A Young. Interment followed in City cemetery.
The article notes fruit and vegetable juices are valuable for cleansing and eliminating waste water from the body due to organic salts. It advises removing pulp before eating because cellular walls are indigestible and contribute to waste. Juices themselves are preferred over pulp digestion issues.
A garbled early text fragment mentions ships near a harbor and coastal defense. It refers to a fleet at sea, signals and searchlights, and a government or official scrutiny. The sentences are fragmented and references to dates and people are unclear.
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