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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1909
Page
2
Chautauqua hosts a Sunday afternoon program featuring the Rounds Orchestra in an ongoing service event. The event emphasizes musical performance as part of the weekend schedule, inviting attendees to enjoy a communal cultural activity.
Program notes show August events with Dr Bushnell lectures on prayer and history topics. Activities include Kindergarten Miss Noyes Boys Club Prof Griffith Girls Club Miss Maxon and concerts by Norton's Band through August 18 to 19 with Mrs Florence Maybrick lecture on the English prison system.
Afternoon service closed with the Rounds orchestra performing a psalm and hymn. Mrs Norton sang a solo These Are They in The Holy City, accompanied by Miss Coburn and Mrs Cocklin. The performance was described as beautifully rendered.
Dr Homer T Wilson opened with Dr Albert Bushnell delivering a sermon on example, precept, and atmosphere stressing home influence and church responsibility. Evening program featured a Rounds orchestra concert, readings by Miss McDonald and Miss Crossman, and a benediction by Dr Wilson.
Morning discourse discusses Hebrew poetry in the Bible, its parallelism, and its ancient origins. It notes early songs such as the Song of Lamech and David’s bow with references to Joshua and the Book of the Wars of Jehovah, and laments lost ancient collections and writings.
A local ad notes a friendly rivalry in coal stove quality and invites customers to compare. The message promises the best cook stove coal in town and emphasizes demonstration, referencing a storefront at 176 Anderson and Wilson.
A lecture series explores biblical poetry from Genesis to Habakkuk, highlighting the Psalms as lyric poetry. Dr Bushnell presents The Psalms, followed by talks on The Man Jesus and The Apostles. Norton’s Band performs at 7:30, then the Brinton Company continues the program.
A history lecture on Horace Greeley outlines his rise from poverty to editor of the Tribune, his influence on American journalism, and his 1872 political gamble with Liberal Republicans. It notes his wife’s death, mental decline, and his final words reflecting on the country and Tribune.
Tomorrow evening at the Chautauqua grounds a double program opens at 8 30 after the Norton Band concert. W F Brinton and company will show moving pictures including views of the Messina earthquake and will present illustrated songs along with the double program.
Yesterday afternoon the main attraction was William Sterling Battis, a leading Dickens impersonator. The performance impressed Lov ers of Dickens with his realistic portrayal and deft vocal changes, portraying multiple characters with ease and engaging humor.
Harpist reader and vocalist Elizabeth de Barrie Gill opened yesterday afternoon with pleasing selections before a full evening program. She portrayed children’s parts with unusual skill, read the Ben Hur chariot race, and offered vocal and harp numbers. Accompanied by Miss Anna Eagle on piano, her versatile entertainment kept the crowd engaged for over an hour.
The notes detail many visitors to the Chautauqua grounds including Mrs Fannie Rowan Miss Marguerite Cherry Miss Ethel Atkinson and Miss Estelle Parks from several towns plus campers like Miss Fannie Winter and Miss Edna Moore Several local families and travelers are cited as visiting today and yesterday The cooler weather is welcomed and a rumor about a noisy slumber party is corrected with mention of a potential change in the schedule and the pending arrival of Rev Hicks
A double program is planned for Wednesday evening with the Norton Band from 7:30 to 8:30 followed by the Brinton Entertaining company. The feature will depict the destruction of Messina, with additional moving pictures and illustrated songs.
A Beaver Dam Kentucky man reports years of intense colicky pains ended after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He notes relief after a few doses and no recurrence in four years. The medicine is sold by F. L. Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Sergt John Jackson leads an Iowa eight chosen for the Merrick long range shoot at 600 800 and 1000 yards He posted a perfect 600 yard score 74 of 75 at 800 and 72 of 75 at 1000 His performance tops the Des Moines range and sets the stage for the national match with hope he and his partner sustain the form against cavalry rivals from last year
An advertisement touts Cham berlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a quick cure for diarrhoea. One or two doses claimed to suffice for ordinary cases and suitable for both children and adults, sold by F L Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Jean Huysman relocates his Ladies Tailoring upstairs over Washington Steam Laundry to gain better space. J K Lemmon installs a French plate cigar display case at Lemmon's Pharmacy, enhancing its interior and smoker supplies. Visitors from Jacksonville include James McDaniel Charles Brannen and David Spencer, cement contractor father of Horace and Harvey Spencer. Charles Means, new Washington Steam Laundry owner, buys four new machines to raise service and capacity, with drying, ironing, dampening, and finishing equipment expected in about two weeks.
Idleness causes liver trouble and a host of symptoms including constipation headache jaundice sallow complexion pimples and loss of appetite. Dr King s New Life Pills banish liver troubles and build up health. 25e at J B Lemmon s.
Advert says several billboards remain for sale before demolition or removal. Act quickly to reserve space and avoid missing out on the remaining signs.
The note urges letting others manage their own private matters without interference. It emphasizes personal autonomy and discourages intrusive behavior while advocating respectful boundaries in daily interactions.
Dialogue snippet shows Mrs Crawford asking about a doctor's recommendation for a mountain resort trip while Mrs Crabshares declines citing inability to get new dresses approved by the doctor. Puck commentary mirrors social constraints on travel and attire.
London Aug 17 The House of Commons unanimously passed the second reading of the South African constitution bill In the debate ex Premier Balfour stated that equality for colored races with Europeans was not intended He warned that granting equal rights to old colored races would threaten civilization’s fabric
Mrs Shelby M Cullom wife of Senator Cullom of Illinois is critically ill at her Washington home and the attending physician has given up hope of recovery.
The American Pharmaceutical association began its fifty-seventh annual convention in Los Angeles on August 17. Board meetings were conducted alongside general sessions.
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