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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1909

Page

3

Meeting at Presbyterian Church Reflects on Salvation

A well attended last night at the Presbyterian church featured a pastor’s sermon from Acts 16 30 on the jailor’s question What must I do to be saved The message stressed the will over feeling and urged conviction of sin before accepting Christ indicating the meetings are nearing a close and inviting all to attend tonight.

Presbyterian Church Somenes Christ God Ghean Ncelose

Senator Cummins Proposes Far Reaching Interstate Commerce Bill

Senator Cummins opened a railway legislation fight by introducing a bill that would radically change the Interstate Commerce law. The move signals a major shift in railroad regulation and lawmaking in Washington.

The Evening Journal Washlington PD C Cummins

Death of William R Jenkins Former Washington native

William R. Jenkins son of Wm H Jenkins former resident here aged about 50 was accidentally killed by a falling tree near Newett Colorado. The death occurred around November 9 and his body was found November 18. He was a cousin of Mrs J G Hise Scott Reister and Miss Ella Reister and his father was a pioneer banker of this city. Mrs Eric McJunkin, a sister of the deceased, visited here recently.

Washington Colorado William R. Jenkins Wm. H. Jenkins Newett J. G. Hise Scott Reister Ella Reister Eric McJunkin

Newport Belles Waltzes and High School Debate Night

This evening program in the high school auditorium features the debate on whether American cities should adopt a commission form of government. Affirmative team members are Merle Samson Clare Jay Lloyd Logan and Earl Moore. Negative team includes Roy Hays Jean Shuman Alma Miller and Ralph Case. Judges are J T Matthews M W Bailey and Clifford Thorne. Admission is 10 cents.

Newport

Rally Day Planned by Sunday School at 9 30 a m

The Sunday school will hold Rally Day next Sunday with a special program after the lesson at 9 30 a m All teachers scholars and friends are urged to attend and bring guests despite cold or snow to enjoy the service.

M E

Time and Money in Wound Healing Debate

A philosophic exchange contrasts time and money in healing wounds. The Wise Guy cites time as money equivalence, while the Simple Mug argues time can heal nearly as well as money.

Thee Churches Corner Service Times

Sabbath school at 10 and morning service at 11 on Sabbath. Sermon topic God the preserver of man with the Lord as guide. Wednesday meeting at 7 45 p m. All are invited. Free reading room open Monday Wednesday and Saturday 2 30 to 4 30 p m.

Towa Avenue Jefferson Street God Preserver Man

Sunday church schedule with morning and evening services

The notice lists a Sunday schedule: Sunday school at 9 30, class meeting at 10 30, morning service at 11, Junior League at 4, Epworth League at 5 45, and evening service at 7.

Epworth

Sabbath School and Services Schedule Announced

Sabbath school at 9 45 morning service at 11 junior session at 4 30 senior class follows.

New Pastor Preaches Twice at Local Church

Sabbath school starts at 9 30 morning service at 11 B Y P U at 6 and evening service at 7. Rev D J Coon delivers both sermons noting The program of Jesus and A creed for the 20th century in the morning and The Crowning of Jesus in the evening.

D. J. Coon Jesus

Sabbath Services Schedule Readied for Sunday

Sabbath school at 9 30 morning service at 11 senior class at 545 evening worship planned with public session invites extended to all attendees

Uncle Walt 2 The Kind Word Heals and Lifts Hearts

A 1909 George Matthew Adams poem by Walt Mason extols the power of a kind word and a friendly smile to ease burdens and uplift others. It imagines future gratitude across ages, praising small acts of kindness as lasting light.

Wedding invitations issued in Sochefy area

Mr and Mrs J M Stewart of Ainsworth announce the marriage of daughter Mabel A to Mr Alva E Stites on Wednesday at 7 pm. Local social items note hosting at East Second street, a dinner for Mr John H Steck, and various circle events at churches and lodges with raffles, refreshments, and surprise gatherings for neighbors on S Marion and North Marion avenues.

Dorcas Society Meeting and Masonic Lodge Notices

The Dorcas society of the Presbyterian Sabbath school will meet Saturday at 2 30 at Miss Ruth McCleary's home on East Second street. A full attendance is requested as this may be the last meeting before spring. Each member should wave her doll for sending. Royal Arch Masons Cyrus Chapter No 13 meet December 10 at 7 30 for business and work on Royal Arch degree. Yeoman Lodge holds its regular meeting Tuesday evening December 14 with state manager Mr Campbell of Des Moines, election of officers to follow. Fortnightly Musical Department Christmas program December 13 with Christmas thoughts song story or piano number. bring your work.

Ais Way Washington Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Cora Glasgow James D. Glasgow Lillian Kunath Myrtie Bragg Sadie Babcock Florence Patterson Nellie Wilson Dorcas Society Dorcas Society of the Presbyterian Sabbath School Ruth McCleary East Second Street Royal Arch Masons Cyrus Chapter Loth Royal Arch J. D. Glasgow H. P Yeoman Lodge Campbell Des Moines Fortnightly LW. H. Hughes

Welch couple to leave after visit in Marshall

Mr j and Mrs K FP Welch of Marshall Michigan have been visiting at the home of Mrs Welch's uncle A H Wallace and will depart tomorrow for home. The M E Sunday school will hold its semi annual Rally next Sunday with expectations of a big time.

K. FP. Welch Marshall Michigan Welch A. H. Wallace M. E

Foller's Orino Laxative Promoted for Women and Children

An advertisement claims Foller's Orino Laxative is best for women and children with mild action and pleasant taste, preferred over violent purgatives. It purports to cure constipation and is linked to Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Foller Lemmon's.Pharmacy

Pass hat collection in New York church still used

A New York church conducts the offering by passing a real hat. In a colored church near Ninth Avenue west, a single usher handles the collection, highlighting old fashioned generosity and daily virtues like affability tenderness and good nature as the bread of mankind.

Hfe Addison New York Ninth Avenue

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Arctics Frank L. Wilson & CO Dougherty Bros. Clothiers and Furnishers Cook & Sherman, Druggists William BR. Jenkins Mally Day First Church OF Christ Methodist Episcopal First United Presbyterian First Baptist Second United Presbyterian Uncle Walt George Matthew Adams Walt Mason Mrs. Frank Bell Mr. Bell John H. Steck Gotdie Mace Jesse Guy S. Marion Avenue Mary Cherry Queen Esther Methodist Church Charles Brown Ethel Nichols Mary Hunter H. H. Rathmel North F.P Mason Transfer Iowa S.S.S Swift Specific CO Atlanta Harwood J. A. Harwood Caner Music Co J. F. McNamara
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