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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1906

Page

2

Evangelistic Meetings Draw Crowds in Crawfordsville

Rev. Ralph Atkinson conducts union meetings at VU church as rough roads and bad weather give way to growing attendance. Local farmers clear the way for country visitors, and townsfolk travel from afar to hear sermons and singing. The preacher energizes Christians and church members, promising a lively audience with surprising, candid messages.

Crawfordsville VU. P Ralph Atkinson Washington

Horticultural Meeting Highlights in New London

The Southeastern Iowa Horticultural Society met at the opera house with a day program and evening concert. President S. B. Dewey reported a splendid time and banquet. Rev. T. F. Barker offered the invocation.

New London Farmer-Tines Southeastern Iowa Horticultural Agen B. Dewey New London Southeastern Iowa Horticultural Society Opera House T. F. Barker T. KE. Rhodes Wm. Langham Cadar Rapids

Joyful noise and religious revival gatherings described

Reverend Atkinson leads a vast spiritual revival in town with simple earnest prayer. Special Sunday meetings invite children at 3 PM and additional afternoon events are planned for next week. Exhibits include A Branson offering apples and pears, and G W Iden displaying diverse vegetables including 14 new potato varieties and canned goods.

Atkinson W. G. Robertson A. Branson New Sharon Iowa City G. W. Iden Lone Tree

Paving on West Washington Street Complete

West Washington Street paving finished after eight weeks of grading crushed rock and brick laying. The last steps included tar filling covered by sand for a durable surface. City awaits inspector's approval early next week before opening the street, with cement crossings delayed until spring due to cold weather.

West Washington Street McKeone

Miraculous Cure Attributed To Electric Bitters

A Pennsylvania couple claim Electric Bitters cured their child’s five year eczema after seven bottles. They describe the remedy as up to date blood medicine and body building tonic and guarantee prices of 50 cents and one dollar at Stewart's drug store. Mrs. D. N. Lowe left for Kankakee Illinois after visiting friends.

H. M. Adams Henrietta Stewart’s

Mrs Will Paul Returns Home From City Visit

Mrs Will Paul went back to her home near Ainsworth last evening after a brief visit with relatives in the city.

Will Paul Ainsworth City

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