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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1903

Page

4

Convention Concludes after eleventh annual gathering

The Woman's Presbyterial Missionary Society of Iowa Presbytery of the Reformed Presbyterian Church adjourned after its eleventh annual convention at the Church of the Covenanters. Delegates from Hopkinton Sharon Morning Sun and Wyman attended. Donations and bank offerings raised funds for missions while sessions debated extension of Christ's kingdom and a twentieth century message to women of the church.

Woman's Presbyterial Missionary Society of Iowa the Reformed Presbyterian Church Church of the Covenanters Mra D. Trumbull Morning Sun J. B. Stephenson Glenwood Mion W. C. Allen W. 8. Wylie Ella McKean Hopkington Robi Wallace Wyman T. P. Robb Linton Alice Carruthers Sharon Ella Edgar Ann Martin Albert Donahue Elia McKean Capt. Montgomery First United Presbyterian Church R. P. Lewis Second United Presbyterian KE. T. Wiley Foreign Society the Methodist Church O.T. Smith Home Society of Methodist Church Lewis Wallace J. Roberts Presbyterian Church C. D. Trumbull Morning Saw W. R. McElhinney Sadie Edgar Mary Wilson Ft. Sill Vicw J. K. Dunn Women of Our Church Juliet A. Cannon Chicago Mira Joseph M. M. Martin Henderson Thomas Hensleigh Trambuall J. A. Black Eliza Cannon Nettie Samson Washington W. ©. Allen M. E. Wilson Rebecca Hay P. Wylie G. W. May

Christian Endeavor Convention Opens at Covenanters Church

The Christian Endeavorers opened a convention at the Church of the Covenanters this afternoon with Robert W. Robb of Sharon as president and W. O. Ferguson of Hopkington as vice president. Lela McKihhinney of Morning Sun is recording secretary Rae McElhinney is corresponding secretary and Rhoda Hill of Chicago serves as treasurer. The program to be carried out follows.

Church of the Covenanters Christian Endeavorers Robert W. Robb Sharon Society W. O. Ferguson Hopkington Lela McKihhinney Morning Sun Rae McElhinney Rhoda Hill Chicago

Kidnapped Woman Held for 50000 Ransom Near Bennett

A Sanbury wife of a wealthy farmer was abducted Sunday night and a $50,000 ransom demanded. Her husband and the couple’s son were approached, and she was confined in a deserted farm house cellar while the husband was driven toward a second meeting. Augusta Leuth, a Bennett resident, was jailed on suspicion after identification by the victim. public opinion remains divided on his guilt.

Jobo T Hillstow Bennett Hillstow Walcott Sunbury Thustow Hillsrow August Leuth Louth Augusta

German farm hand arrested on Hillstow farm in Tipton

August Lueth a German farm hand was taken from a granary on a Hillstow farm near Bennett after a revolver was found during a search. He denies guilt though Mrs Hillsrow identifies him as the criminal. Lueth admits the traveling bag found with a missing woman belonged to him and awaits a preliminary hearing.

Tipton Bennett Hillstow Tie August Lueath

DYSENTERY CURED WITHOUT THE AID OF A DOCTOR

A Drummond Tennessee merchant credits Chamberlin's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with curing dysentery without a physician. He says one small bottle did the job and praises it as the best cholera medicine. Available at Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman Ga. CG Mayer buys surveys from Hervey Bell at low prices after a strong sale.

T. A. Pinner Drummond, Tenn Chamberlin Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Preventing Death by Own Action Promoted by Electric-Bitters

A pamphlet proclaims a preventative against self destruction. It claims despondency leads to death by own action and promises Electric-Bitters as a tonic to strengthen nerves and improve digestion and organ function. Available for 50e at Stewart's Pharmacy with satisfaction guaranteed.

Stewart

Pharmaceutical wording in a mid century ad brief

A g cent package suffices for ordinary occasions while a family bottle holds a yearly supply. The text notes that all druggists sell these items and mentions Sa cents as price or value. The fragment implies common medicinal sales for households.

Ice Cream Supper For Pleasant Hill Church Benefit

West Havre notes an ice cream supper to benefit Pleasant Hill church next Friday evening. Mrs Putman improves from illness. John Caldwell reports hog losses to cholera. Friese remains ill. George Eglin begins foundation for a new house. Chicago visitors return home after weeks away. Miss Eda Kos and Marty Holub visit Mrs Wes Reiner. Kos accompanies cousin to Chicago.

Pleasant Hii Chhards George Eglin Chicago Eda Kos Marty Holub Wes Reiner Miss Kos

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for All Stages

The advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure known to medicine for catarrh, claiming constitutional treatment that reaches blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer $100 for any failure to cure and urge sending for testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio.

Hall J, Chenny & Co Toledo Traggiate Lall

Family gathering at the Cocklin home near Eureka

Mr and Mrs Cocklin entertained Robi Taylor of Verdi Dr J S Cocklin of Livingston Wis and George Brinton and family of this city at a small family gathering yesterday at the Cocklin residence near Eureka.

DP. B. Cocklin Eureka

Stewart's Pharmacy and local notices of events

Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman announce a buyback offer and guarantee for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Local items note visits by Mrs Sherman Welch and daughters to Muscatine, bakery offerings from Johnson, and trips of Mr and Mrs Lee Martin to Davenport. A social at J H Laughead residence and an entertainment by Brinton Entertaining Co at Graham opera house are scheduled. County Treasurer Shearer attended the office.

Sherm Welch Dora and Anna Houck Omaha Muscatine Johnson Bakery Boston Lee Martin Peoria Frank Marvel Davenport Brinton Entertaining Co Graham Opera House Washington

Grain Futures Report Summary

Market snapshot shows Wheat, Corn and Oats futures with nearby contracts trading around mixed levels. Prices reflect front month activity and speculative demand, with notable margins on September Wheat and December Oats as traders weigh supply signals.

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