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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1912

Page

3

No Attack on Orangemen in Belfast Feast Observance

Belfast reports no Catholic demonstrations during the Feast of the Assumption for the first time in years. Officials of the Ancient Order of Hibernians issued a manifesto urging the abandonment of planned meetings to prevent any clash with Orange men. A second note cites a $750 reward in Grand Rapids Minn for two bank robbers linked to Cohadsbet Bank robbery of about $1,600.

Belfast Ireland Order of Hibernians Orangemen Grand Rapids Minn First State Bank Cohadset

Man and Wife Killed in Alps Honeymoon Tragedy

London reports H. C. Jones of Cambridge and his wife were honeymooning in the Swiss Alps when they fell into a crevice on Freeway glacier and were instantly killed. Professor Jones had wed on August 1.

London H. C. Jones Cambridge Professor Jones

Estate of Edwin Abbey Valued at $124,059 in London

Edwin Abbey died in London on August 1, 1911 leaving an estate valued at 124,059 dollars. His widow May Gertrude Abbey is named the sole legatee.

Edwin Austin Abbey New York Edwin My London May Gertrude Abbey

Round the World Association Forming in New York

American tourists who circled the globe are the only eligible members for a new round the world association being organized in New York. The first meeting is set for September.

Round World Association New York

Sunday School International Series on Mark Five

The lesson contrasts Jairus plea for his dying daughter with a hemorrhaging woman healed by touching Jesus. Jesus pauses to acknowledge the touch, then continues to Jairus, who is told not to fear but believe. In the end the girl is raised, illustrating Jesus as compassionate healer and God, urging faith and confession.

Gadara Capernaum Christendom Satan Christ Mr. Beauchamp China Jesus Jairus Synagogue Peter Tie Eph Fii John xvi James John Luke Vili

Corner of Tow a Avenue and Jefferson Street Church Services

Sabbath school at 10, morning service at 11 with the theme Soul and a Psalm 107:8 9 Golden Text. Wednesday evening prayer at 7 45. Free reading room Wednesday 2 30 to 4 30 pm. Cordial invitation to all to attend.

Towa Avenue Jefferson Street

Rulers Daughter Lesson Questions on Mark Five

A historical Sunday School study prompts with Rev Dr Linscott on Mark five 21 45 verses plus golden text. It asks about faith reactions to Jesus miracles Jairus and the healing of a woman and includes questions on divine responsiveness faith superstition and mourning customs for a 1912 Nazareth visit lesson.

D. M. Stearns Dr. Linscott International Newspaper Bible Study Club Talitha Cumi Danisel Jesus Jairus Nazareth

Union Sabbath Service at First and Second Churches

Sabbath school begins at 9 45 with morning service by Rev C F Wish art. It is a union service of First and Second churches. No evening service due to Chautauqua programs.

C. F. Wishart

Church Schedule and Pastor Note

Services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Sunday school at 2 30 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7 45 All are welcome Rev D W Brown pastor.

D. W. Brown

Methodist Church Schedule With Chautauqua Service

Sunday School at 9:30. Class meeting at 10:30. Public service at 11. Junior League at 3. Epworth League at 6:30. No evening service due to Chautauqua grounds services. Rev. U S Smith, pastor.

Chautauqua U.S. Smith

Sabbath Services Altered at Presbyterian Church

Sabbath school will begin at 9 45 with no preaching services due to the pastor's absence. Members are advised to attend the educational session and await the pastor's return.

Grace Hill Moravian Sunday Schedule and Sermon

Grace Hill Moravian Church sets Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with the sermon The Pharisee and the Publican or Two Prayers and Two Prayers based on Luke 18 9 14 The Holy Communion will be celebrated There is no evening service so all may attend Chautauqua services Rev A de G Vogler pastor.

Chautauqua

Sabbath Service Schedule for Second United Presbyterian

The Second United Presbyterian announces a 9 30 Sabbath school and a single morning service at 11 a union worship with First Church addressed by Dr Wishart. Members are asked to bring their regular offering to be collected at the First Church.

Wishart

Death of J C Taylor Aged Iowa Resident

John Cannon Taylor aged 88 or 89 died at 708 East Jefferson Street after a brief illness. Born in 1824 in Sussex County Delaware he married Frances Tipton in Ohio in 1845. He moved to Iowa in 1854, lived on a Seventy six Township farm then in Washington since 1896. Survived by six children, sixteen grandchildren, ten great grandchildren. Funeral announced later.

John Cannon Taylor East Jefferson Street Taylor Sussex County Del Frances Tipton Ohio Iowa Seventy-six Township Washington Richard Taylor City Sarah Sewell Nebr Margaret Compton Kate Lytle Montana Wm. Kk. Taylor Dora Scott M. E. Church

Kidney Pills Claim Cure For Mr Herter

Robert W. Herter of Lawrenceville Missouri says two years of kidney trouble ended after taking Foley Kidney Pills ordered from Lemmon's Pharmacy. He tried three pills with no relief before using three bottles and achieving a permanent cure and now recommends them to everyone.

Robert W. Herter Lawrenceville Lemmon

Merital Eczema Remedy Promoted by Lemmon's Pharmacy

An advertisement urges readers to treat eczema and skin troubles with Merital Eczema Remedy sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy. The pitch promises noticeable relief and personal satisfaction from using the product.

Mine Accidents Tied Mostly to Falling Rock

A historical report notes that nearly half of lethal coal mine accidents stem from falling rock of coal, with explosions or fires accounting for less than one-fourth, highlighting rock falls as the dominant hazard.

Meritol Tonic Digestive Endorsed by National Advertisers

Modern science has produced no such effective agency in relief of indigestion, dyspepsia, constipation, biliousness or impure blood as Meritol Tonic Digestive. The ad claims it is the result of the best minds the American Drug and Press Association, with Lemmon's Pharmacy selling the remedy.

Forest American Drug and Press Association Lemmon's

Foley Kidney Pills Bring Quick Relief Says Doctor

Dr C T Ellsworth of Rochester New York reports immediate relief and strengthened health after using Foley Kidney Pills for weak kidneys and bladder trouble. Lemmons Pharmacy endorses the remedy.

C. T. Ellsworth Baldwin Street Rochester N. Y Foley

Heart Control Life Theme Quote by James Allen

A compact meditation on life and character from James Allen. The fountain represents the heart as the source of a person’s actions and future self. It ties all existence to inner impulses shaping conduct and destiny.

James Allen

Foley Honey and Tar Compound Praised by Pharmacist

Jones of Lee Pharmacy Chico California says Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound has no equal for coughs and contains no narcotics or harmful properties. The yellow package is noted as the generic appearance. Lewmon’s

A. 8. Jones Lee Pharmacy Chico, Cal Foley & Co Foley Lewmon

Life Quote Appears in True Enough Feature

A Life magazine item notes the proverb true enough about half the world not knowing how others live, reflecting on social perception and ignorance in a concise snapshot.

Escape the Summer Heat See the West by Hartington Route

A travel pitch urges readers to take a grand autumn journey through Yellowstone Glacier National Park Portland Los Angeles San Francisco Denver and more. The Hartington Route rep offers folders and overs to plan the trip and asks readers to write for a travel folder from J. Kunath Tickel Agent Burlington Route.

Union Pell West Yellowstone Glacier Park Bpokane Seattle Tacoma Portland Rose City Washington Oregon Sierras California San Francisco The Angels Los Angele Pacific Salt Lake City Colorado Isreat Royal Gorge Pike’s Peak Region Denver Hartington J. Kunath Tickel Burlington Reutechievt

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