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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1906

Page

5

Last Sermon Ends Farewell Series At Presbyterian Church

A farewell service at the First Presbyterian Church marks Rev. Rogers final visit before leaving for Fort Madison. The seven o'clock program includes a song service and a closing sermon on walking with God, with Mr. Phillips accompanying with two solos.

First Presbyterian Church Rogers Fort Madison Mr. Rogers Rev. Rogers Phillips Opera House Enoch God Jesus Christ Christ Mr. Phillips

Furnace Fire Sparks Debate Over Comfort and Heat

The town reads a lively quarrel over heating as Elvira complains of heat while Eunice begs for warmth. Anderson's "Hot Stuff" Coal touts its suitability for all, with MARION T. ANDERSON listed and a contact phone 176.

Elvira Eunice Anderson

Charley Creek Arrested for Grand Larceny in Davenport

Charley Creek, of Eldon, is held on grand larceny charges after stealing a suit and an overcoat from Bert Rice and the Colenso Hotel last Monday. He was caught in Davenport and returned to face the charge. police describe a possible opium and morphine habit and note prior shoe thefts.

Charley Creek Bert Rice Colenso Davenport Rice Hauser Creek Eldon

Fraternal Aid Elects Officers and Initiates Members

Fraternal Aid held its regular meeting last night and initiated three candidates. Officers for the year were elected: last president Mrs Elia Hout, president Mrs Berkley Ward, vice president Mrs Geo Schneider, secretary Mrs Carrie Elwell, treasurer Mrs Sadie Minick, medical examiner Dr W McLaughlin, chaplain Mrs Jos Hays, guide Mrs Emma Lobrer, observer Mrs Stella Dodd, sentinel Jacob Lobrer, trustee R H Elwell. A four course luncheon followed hosted by the entertainment committee.

Elia Hout Berkley Ward Geo. Schneider Carrie Elwell Sadie Minick W. McLaughlin Jos. Hays Emma Lobrer Stella Dodd Jacob

Club Opens to Ladies on Thursday Sessions

The Commercial Club executive board voted to open the club on Thursdays to wives and daughters of members. They may use the gymnasium and bowling alleys during the day and evening, and it is hoped they will visit these facilities freely.

The Commercial Club

Social evening at Stewart home near city

Mr and Mrs Steve Stewart entertained about thirty five friends last night at their eight mile northwest residence. The gathering began with party games and was followed by a luncheon.

Steve Stewart

Mrs McConnaughey and Mrs Godfrey Host Allen Couple Farewell

Mr. and Mrs. P McConnaughey and Mrs Bertha Godfrey entertained Rev and Mrs W C Allen before their departure to Oakland California. A pleasant evening was followed by a three course luncheon for about twelve guests and an afternoon gathering for Gertrude Stanley and Theodore Allen with local children attendees.

P. McConnaughey Bertha Godfrey W. OC. Allen Oakland Calif Gertrude Stanley Theodore Allen

Rock Island train passenger identified in morning report

George Griffith was aboard the eastbound Rock Island train this morning as part of a brief transit note.

George Griffith Rock Island

Too Much Politics for Him in Mich State Senate Talk

Ann Arbor dispatch notes talk of electing President James B Angell to the United States Senate but says he would not campaign. It argues there is too much political risk for Angell and that Michigan’s senatorship carries more politics than he would pursue. Greenfield report adds a magazine mailed to Greenfield India shows a misread apostrophe and travels through several foreign post offices before returning.

Ann Arbor Mich James B. Angell White United States Michigan Greenfield Ind E F. P. Thayer India New York Africa

Christmas sale and bakery items advertised with notes on events

Luncheon at 5 o clock and noon games noted. Johnson's bakery advertises Angels and Devils food and “Everything that bakers make.” McR Hinney Drug Co and Vienna goods mentioned. Requiem for Bishop Seymour held in St Pauls precathedral and Trinity Church in New York.

Angels Food Devils Johnson's Bakery McRhinney Drug Co City of Washington Lecuacenn Seymour Springfield St. Paul's Precathedral New York City Trinity Church

Drillers Find Mineral Water in East Greenfield Well

Greenfield Indiana December 14 drillers had halted work after striking a strong gas flow in a well east of the city and now report the well is filled for several hundred feet with mineral water.

Greenfield Ind

Butter Scotch and Oyster Patties at the Vienna

Local notes mention Butter Scotch snaps and oyster patties at the Vienna. Mee cakes and fruit loaves for supper. Cream sponge and cream puffs also served. Carson returns to Wyman after visits in the city. Miss Agnes Hughes heads home to Indianola after trimming the past season at Mrs McCall's millinery. White and marble slices at Johnson's tomorrow.

Vienna Carson Wyman Agnes Hughes Indianola

Petty thefts hit West Chester buggy

Mrs. William Stockman of West Chester tied her horse at the square last evening. While in town she found a tap robe a horse blanket and a duster missing from her buggy after completing her business. Local authorities note the theft.

Wm. Stockman West Chester

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