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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1901

Page

2

Young Boys in Lock-Up After Confrontation at Rock Island Yards

Two youths named Ben Hines and Curtis Hamptenstall were detained after a confrontation with City Marshal Rogan at the Rock Island yards. Hamptenstall allegedly threatened arson and was struck with a walking stick before fleeing. Both were jailed overnight and ordered to leave town as police warned onlookers and peeping cases.

Rock Island Ben Hines Kansas City Curtis Hamptenstall Galesburg Lil Ragan Hamptenstall Mr. Rogan Marshal Rogan

Protracted Revival Services at Local Presbyterian Church

Last night the Presbyterian church hosted a large revival with Rev. J R Logue of the Second United Presbyterian church delivering a sermon on What must I do to be saved Acts 16 30. Rev R W Taylor and Rev Charles Mc Cleary spoke prayers and scripture. Tonight the Baptist church hosts song and prayer at 7 30, inviting all to attend these increasing evangelistic services.

Presbyterian Church R W. Taylor Crawfordsville Charles McCleary Africa James R Logue Second United Presbyterian Church Jesus Christ Baptist Church

Nine Pound Boy Born to Mr and Mrs Sankey

Gleace Hill area notes Dec 5 report the birth of a nine pound boy to Mr and Mrs Wm Sankey with mother and child doing well. Local updates include Jacob Blick listed as unchanged and social events hosted by Mr and Mrs Frank Anderson. The Alneworth brief mentions H M Field family moving to Bentonville Ark and other travel, visits, and church revival attendance with five accessions and eight probationers.

Wm. Sankey Jacob Blick Frank Anderson H. M. Field and Crawfordsville Bentonville Ark Washington W. R. Jeffrey, Jr Keosauqua S. R. Wallace Mt. Pleasant F. W. Hardy Chicago J. W. Potter W. G Potter Bloomfield Walker W. W. Mason Ft. Cloud Okla M. E

Degree of Honor elects six month officers at meeting

Nellie Davis, Minnie Neiswanger, Sadie Minnick, Jas Miller, Corrine Wilbur, Kia Hout, Bertha Sheets, Mary Squires, W Hout, and W Stewart were elected as officers for six months by the Degree of Honor. The Modern Woodmen of America also elected officers and 58 members attended an oyster supper at Chas Means restaurant after the meeting. Officers named include David Burroughs Venerable Consul Thos A Bailey Worthy Adviser Cal Long Banker Dan Morarity Escort John McKane Manager Will Eichelberger Manager John Knocuse Sentry Wim 8 Ross Clerk.

Nellie Davis H. R. A. Riley Woodmen of America Chas Twe David Burroughs Thos. A. Bailey Cal. Long Dan Morarity John MckKane Will Eichelberger John Knocuse Wim Ross Jas. Work

A. J. Snell Seeks Remedy For Party Fear

A. J. Snell of Summer Hill New York feared stomach pains would worsen and attend a party. A friend suggested Chamberlain's Oolic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy which he bought at Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook & Sherman and reports two doses cured his troubles and let him enjoy the event.

A.J. Snell Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Wedding at Presbyterian Parsonage Unites Conrad and Smith

Arthur Conrad and Miss Florence Smith were married by Rev. H. R. Stark at the Presbyterian parsonage yesterday afternoon at 2 30. They will reside on a farm west of the city. Reception at Cunningham Home hosts 250 guests with Jessie Crooks greeting and carnations and smilax decor. F. G. Arnett and wife of Culbertson, Montana visiting East Washington home. Luke James to move from Ainsworth around holidays. new barn underway on Highland property.

Presbyterian Parsonage Arthur Conrad Florence Smith H. R. Stark Cunningham Jas. A. Cunningham Harry Bell Ella Louise Cunningham East Washington Street Jessie Crooks H. M. Bicher Cora Bell F.G. Arnett Culbertson Mont W. A Washington Arnett Montana Luke James Ainsworth Highland

Washington Telephone Co Announces Free Farm Calls for Subscribers

The Washington Telephone Co informs Washington residents that subscribers connected to the exchange may talk to any farmer on country lines without charge. Non-subscribers must pay ten cents per call and should visit the central office. otherwise the caller will be charged ten cents to the party contacted. 3b WASHINGTON TELEPHONE CO.

The Washington Telephone Co People of Washington

December High Score Prize At Dempsey Alleys

A prize of 85.00 will be awarded at Dempsey Bowling Alleys to the person achieving the highest score in December.

Dempsey

Star Boarder and Uncle Tom's Cabin at Graham

A Star Boarder leads a 30 member troupe featuring Chas. H. Boyle in a strong farce on tour. Leon W. Washburn’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin company presents a one night engagement at the Graham on Wednesday December 1st with Fred Bennett Stetson’s celebrated portrayal of Uncle Tom and a double cast. The program includes Siberian bloodhounds, prize Shetland ponies, Creole Ladies Quartette, John Loery dancer and Lu cette singer with Limber Lee, promising a parade and varied novelty acts.

Uncle Tom's Cabin Leon W. Washburn Stetson Uncle Tom’s Cabin Graham Uncle Tom Fred Bennett Stetson Col.Sawyer John Loery Buck Lucette Limber Lee

Feed Station Talk Linked to Ainsworth Area

Rumor places a Milwaukee feed station north of Ainsworth with plans to buy about 80 acres mid between Chicago and Kansas City. The site would support unloading stock for feeding watering and market recruitment.

Milwaukee Ainsworth Chicago Kansas City

Recommendation for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy by Chicago physician

A well known Chicago physician endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for obstinate coughs in children and adults. The physician claims it is safe and pan-narcotic and suitable for relief from colds bronchial affections, with sale through Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook & Sherman.

Mary R. Melendy Chicago Ill Stewart’s Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

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