Winter Test Time for Coal Man Marion Anderson
A brief quotation emphasizes that a coal man’s worth is proven in hard times. The speaker, Marion Anderson, predicts winter will be a test period and frames character by resilience.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1907
Page
5
Had the Wrong Man Captured at Coal Valley
A man arrested yesterday in Coal Valley Illinois was not the murderer of the Van Winkles. The case follows a mistaken identity after officers detained the suspect then released him. Further inquiries are planned to identify the actual perpetrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ley
Illinois
Local News and Services Highlights
Mrs. Dora Grinstead offers dress making and sewing at 1121 E Wash St. Johnson’s bakery features a wide assortment of homemade candies. Visitors from Crawfordsville include P. Gordon Luther Gormly Ramsey White and Frank Hull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Grinstead
E. Wash. St
P. Gordon
Luther Gormly
Ramsey White
Frank Hull
Crawfordsville
Healing Breakthrough Reported in Mound City Case
Mrs. E. D. Clapp describes a remarkable recovery at home in Mound City after giving Dr. King's New Discovery to her son who suffered severe lung and throat trouble with exhausting coughing. The medicine is guaranteed for coughs colds and lung issues by Stewart's Pharmacy with 50c and 1.00 price and trial bottles free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Mound City
E. D. Clapp
Stewart
Doings of the People in The County News
The Happenings cover diverse county communities with varied daily events. Local correspondents report on community actions, social rites, and everyday occurrences across multiple towns and neighborhoods.
Local Farm and Family News Roundup
Dec 6 notes report Mrs I K Beal and children leaving for Illinois relatives. John M Simpson bought 56 head cattle from Sam McCleery. Arthur Durst family visited Kalona. James Altic delivered oats to Washington. Andy McGuire baled straw at Reiner farm. Sherm Kincaid visited T B Thrasher. Pressly Figgins drove to Washington for his son Wilbur. Mrs Luella Altice visited the Dixons. Sam Neill sold hogs to Nate Babcock. Charles Holmes visited Joe Carlson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. K. Beal
Illinois
John M. Simpson
Sam McCleery
Arthur Durst
Kalona
James Altic
Washington
Andy McGuire
Reiner Farm
Sherm Kincaid
River Junction
T. B. Thrasher
S. Pressly Figgins
Wilbur
Social Roundup of Davenport Visitors and Travelers
Dec 7 Davenport note shows A E Sands handling business yesterday. Mrs C B Olds of Waterloo visits relatives in Davenport before heading to Centerville. Susie Edgington returns to Washington. R S Whitlock and family travel from Bentonville to Butler to visit the Fields home. Richard Donaldson and Mrs. Malin with children visit Washington. Mrs Watson and Mrs Kelsey visit from Crawfordsville. Mrs A J Laird and children depart for Morning Sun to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Sands
Davenport
C. B. Olds
Waterloo
Washington
Centerville
Susie Edgington
R.S. Whitlock
Bentonville
Ark
Butler
Harry Fields
Richard Donaldson
F. H. Malin
Charles
R. G. Kelsey
Randolph
Benny
Crawfordsville
W. Price
M. P. Watson
A. J. Laird
ID. H. Morrison
Utopian Society Sees Best Southern Program Yet
December report notes Rev H H Brownell visiting Cedar Rapids friends and Lena Palm returning from Dubuque. A large crowd attended the High school program by the Utopian society, hailed as the best of the year. Dudley Crone left for Chicago on business. Mrs Link Conklin returned from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Brownell
Cedar Rapids
Lena Palm
Dubuque
Iowa
Utopian Society
Dudley Crone
Chicago
Link Conklin
Washington
Vinton-Simpson Wedding Attendee Noted in Brief
James White receives word of his father Mr White’s death of Pleasant Plain. Funeral service for Mr White set for Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James White
Mr. White
Pleasant Plain
Local notes and upcoming events in Riverside
December updates show John Fischer free to be out again and Gene Annas with wife summoned to Riverside for Mrs. Scott illness. The Ladies Aid bazaar and supper arrive December 14 at the hotel with oysters fruit and cake. full entertainment details to follow. John Quinn works in the blacksmith shop. Mrs H F Owens welcomes sisters Mrs Gibson and Miss Winnie Davis visiting last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fischer
Gene Annas
Riverside
Annas
Scott
Ladies’ Aid Society
John Quinn
H. F. Owens
Gibson
Winnie Davis
Masquerade Social At Westchester Methodist Church
Westchester reports a well attended masquerade social held by Methodist church youths. Awards went to Mrs. Al Augustine for best lady costume and Frank Stewart for best gentleman costume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
al Augustine
Frank Stewart
Washington
D. R. Munro
Keota
Mr. Brown
Raymond
John Mangold
Dublin
Mrs. Eyestone
Mt. Vernon
James Gardner
Lexington
Local Visitors Stop by Crawfordsville Today
John Huston of near Olds called on business in Crawfordsville. Dolly and Lefa Lease visit Winfield. Henry McCoy Clyde Robbins and David Smith toured Washington. Funeral attendance included Fern McCoy with Mrs J S Vernon and daughter Hurlburt of Oskaloosa plus Mr and Mrs Guy Tomlinson Morning Sun Mr and Mrs Dave Miller Washington and Mrs John Pearson and daughter and Harry and Cal Pearson Ainsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Huston
Near Olds
Dolly and
Lefa Lease
Winfield
Henry McCoy
Clyde Robbins
David Smith
Washington
J. S. Vernon
Hurlburt
Oskaloosa
Guy Tomlinson
Morning Sun
Dave Miller
John. Pearson
Harry and
Cal Pearson
Ainsworth
Fern McCoy
Preventics Cold Tablets Offer Quick Aid
To check a cold quickly get from your druggist Preventics candy tablets. Safe and effective with no quinine or laxative. Taken at the sneeze stage they will prevent pneumonia and bronchitis. For feverish children, 48 tablets 25 cents, trial boxes 5 cents. Sold by J H Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Stewart
Vienna offers cakes and nuts and visits noted
Dc R Wells of West Chester visits here today while Arch McKay, once from this city, spends a few days with friends. Miss Dennis leaves for Des Moines this evening after finishing the season at the McCal millinery store. Fresh salted peanuts and almonds are advertised at the Vienna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Dc. R. Wells
West Chester
Arch McKay
Miss Dennis
Des Moines
McCal Millinery
Mystery Murder Suspect Not Jones in Rock Island Case
The Coal Valley suspect identified as James Burke and Richard Brown was released after being ruled not to be the Fairport killer. Tattoo clues matched Jones but authorities found the man was not the one sought. The Van Winkles were buried in Geneseo after the tragic crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island, Ill
Coal Valley
Jones
R. E. Benham
Davyenport
Rock Island
Kittilsen
Thomas Murphy
Murphy
Fairport
Bruner
Richard Brown
Osco
Geneseo
Illinois
Mrs. van Winkle
How Diphtheria Was Contracted
Explanation that a cold can leave a child susceptible to diphtheria and that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy helps prevent infection. Mentions sale by Cook and Sherman. Also notes a fresh bakery goods line at Johnson's this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Cook
Sherman
Johnson's
Churches Sabbath Schedule and Invitation
The churches announce a Sabbath program with classes and services including 9:45 Sabbath school 11 oclock morning service 4 junior session 5 45 senior service and 7 evening service. Rev W O Fisher is the pastor inviting all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Fisher
Church Schedule for Sunday Services and Meetings
Sunday school at 9:30. Class meetings at 10:30. Morning service at 11. Junior League at 3:30. Epworth League at 5:45. Evening service at 7. Rev. U S Smith, pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Smith
Sunday Worship and Bible School Schedule
Preaching services at 11 and 7 with Sunday school at 2 30 pm. All are welcome. Rev B R Penn is the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
B. R. Penn
First Church of Christ Scientist Morning Service
Corner town avenue and Jefferson street hosts a morning service at 11 with the subject God the Preserver of Man. The golden text urges love for the Lord and faithfulness from Psalms 31:23-24. Wednesday evening meeting at 7:30 invites all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corner Town Avenue
Jefferson Street
United Presbyterian Church Sermons and Services Schedule
Sabbath school begins 9 30 in the morning public worship at 11 with a topic The United Presbyterian Church Its Later History Junior Christian Endeavor at 4 Senior Endeavor at 5 45 and evening worship at 7 with The Eyes of the Lord All are invited Reverend W R Sawhill is the pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Church
W. R. Sawhill
Sunday worship schedule at First Baptist Church
The First Baptist Church lists services: Sunday school 9 30 morning worship 11 junior B Y P U 4 evening worship 7 led by pastor Rev. George D Rogers39
First Presbyterian Sunday Services and Choir Soloist
Sabbath school at 9 40 in the morning service at 11 Junior Endeavor at 3 Senior Endeavor at 6 and the evening service at 7 The Rev Harry C Rogers will preach and Mr Davidson will sing at both morning and evening services Rev L D Young pastor provides a hearty welcome to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. Rogers
Davidson
L. D. Young
Ministerial Association Meets to Discuss The Modern Sermon
The Ministerial Association will gather Monday at 1 30 PM at the home of Rev. U S Smith to discuss The Modern Sermon Too Little or Too Much Gospel. The meeting aims to review sermon content and gospel emphasis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Smith
Keota bank names new assistant cashier
The Farmers' Savings bank directors elected Walter Helscher to succeed Dudley D. Crone as assistant cashier. Crone had been elected to succeed B. D. Helscher after a resignation. Helscher is described as a capable businessman with years at Bower and Sanders and comes with universal approval.
Bucklen Arnica Salve Endorsed by Le Raysville Merchant
O Woolever, a leading Le Raysville merchant, praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve for piles and claims it cured him long ago. Sold for wounds burns and abrasions at Stewart's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolever
le Raysville
Stewart's
Also Mentioned on This Page
Evening Journal
Orville Elder, Pustisuer
Post Office
Laws
Alt Main Strest
Heeal
Marion Anderson
Coal Val
of the
van Winkles
Jesse Phillips
Rome
Bartlett
D. A. Chalmers
North Marion Ave
the County News
Haskins
Westchester
Wm. Turner
Bartonville
Ill
Cardus
Anonga Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Hobson & Gove
Jewelers
Opticians
VA. P
Methodist Episcopal
First Church OF Christ
U. P
First Baptist
P. U
Geo. D. Rogers
First Presbyterian
Ministerial Association
United States
American Surety Company of
New York
Marsh W. Bailey
West Mole St
Bellard Abstract Co
Oliday Goods
Crick
Nicola
Harmon
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