Gypsy Smith Revival Call Reaches Washington Iowa
A Washington Iowa reader urges the local churches to sponsor a revival by evangelist Gypsy Smith and to coordinate through the ministerial association. The note highlights Smith’s six American visits, his early life, and past successes from Brooklyn to Chicago, urging prompt action before late February dates pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Presbyterian Church
Crawfordsville
Ralph Atkinson
Sparta
Wilbur Chapman
Rodey Smith
Smith
America
Washington
Iowa
Epping Forest
England
William Booth
Ne Salvation Army
United States
Brookyo
Prince
Chicago
St. Paul
Mr. Smith
L’ortland
Manchester
Galesburg
Isl
Keb
Clinton
Ill
Brooklyn
N. Y
Christmas window shows and holiday shopping tips
Local notes mention Johnsons Oyster parties, Lulu and Leander Christmas minstre, Lemmon’s jewelry sells dress suitcases and umbrellas 3 to 1 dollar, Stewart’s book store clearing out stock with gift items, Ray Latchem back from University of Chicago for Christmas, Charley Latchem still ill with no major improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu
Leander
Lemmon's
W. J. Booth
Stronghurst and
Gladstone
Stewart's
Ray Latchem
University of Chicago
Charley
Local Society Notes Include Weddings and Gatherings
This morning at 11 at the Methodist parsonage Miss Geneva Schmidt wed Wm Rath with Rev Elias Handy Oliciating. The couple will live on a Riverside area farm. Engagements are announced for Miss Emma Schmidt to Wm Patterson at high noon Dec 25. A bazaar and tea are planned for Dec 22 at the Iowa Gas and Electric Co. office. Various social events follow, including a farewell for the Leech couple moving to Indian Territory, student club activities at Central College and Magnet Literary Society receptions, all noted with details of attendees and venues.
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Geneva Schmidt
Wm. Rath
Elias Handy
Earnest 2. Meeks
Elia Rath
Louis Schmidt
Riverside
Kath
G. M
Ofice of the Iowa Gas and Electric Co
Semi annual Christian Endeavor meeting at Second United Presbyterian
The Christian Endeavor society of the Second United Presbyterian church held its semi annual meeting in the church parlors. Officers elected for the coming year were McLogan president Rosa Springman vice president Grace Conner secretary and Margaret Duff treasurer. An oyster supper followed in the basement for over fifty young people by the Golden Rule circle.
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Christian Endeavor Society
The
Second United Presbyterian Church
Mc)Logan
Rosa Springman
Grace Conner
Margaret Duff
Golden Rule Circle
Challenge to High School Basketball Team Reissued
The paper repeats a challenge to the local high school basketball team for a five game series. It notes no response has been received and offers to accept any fair terms the team may set.
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H. S
Niemann and Garren wed at Campbell hotel
This morning at the Campbell hotel Lewis T. Niemann of Waymaka Oklahoma and Miss Mary Garren of Coppock Iowa were married by Rev. S K Coates. The couple will depart for their new home in Oklahoma.
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Campbell Hotel
Lewis T. Niemann
Waymaka
Woods County
Okla
Mary Garren
Coppock
Iowa
Royal Neighbors to Meet This Evening at 7 30
The Royal Neighbors schedule a regular meeting for this evening at 7 30 seeking full attendance from members. The agenda emphasizes collective participation and timely arrival.
Farewell Party for Miss Ida Roberts in Yuletide Style
Miss Ida Roberts leaves after Christmas for Colorado Springs. Miss Ella Warren hosts about twenty guests in a warm evening of needlework socializing. A Christmas tree, gifts, luncheon, and a Riley reading with hypnotism made the festive gathering memorable.
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Ida Roberts
Clorado Springs
Colo
Ella Warren
Miss Warren
Carl Roberts
Miss Roberts
James Whitcomb Riley
Santa Claus
County board inspects poor farm assets in regular session
County board members conducted a regular session visiting the poor farm and listing property. Invoice totals showed 8938.35 inside the house and 4508 outside, totaling 5446.35, with the farm in peak condition noted. The day covered routine county business alongside. Also mentions Allegreti Italian chocolates sold by T. B. Vogt and a local Christmas call to orders. Catarrh cure ad promotes Hall's product and testimonials by F J Cheney. Child escapes incident reported from Traverse City. Iowa governor Cummins to propose Jamestown exposition funding in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
Ethel Smith Freed After Coroner Exoneration
Ethel Smith, 15, shot Elmer Briggs at her father’s Thornton home on Thanksgiving afternoon to stop him forcing entry. After a coroner’s exoneration last Friday the district court discharged her custody with Judge Palmer presiding.
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Ethel Smith
Johnstone
R. J, Dee
Elmer Briggs
Thornton
Palmer
Briggs
Smith
British Delegates Chosen for Hague Peace Conference
Prime Minister Campbell-Bannerman said in the house of commons that British delegates to the second Hague peace conference will be selected to promote international peace. Names were not yet announced.
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London
House of Commons
Campbell-Bannerman
The
Hague
Johnson's Cakes and Gifts Ad from Local Store
An assortment of cakes milk and pound cake offered at Johnson's. Various residents travel for business including J A Godwin Des Moines and S W Brookhart West Liberty. Mary McAulin visits Chicago. Mrs I L Miksch returns to Mexico Missouri. A local ad notes a special December sale on blooming violets with waterproof pot coverings.
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Johnson's
J. A. Godwin
Des Moines
Lemmons Jewelry
S. W. Brookhart
West Liberty
Mary McAulin
Chicago
I. L. Miksch
Mexico
A. N. Alberson
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STECK
East Side Square
H. F. Steck the Jeweler
Gipsy Smith
Columbia Pharmacy
J. E. Lemmon
Ke Society
J. J. McCuilley
Emma
Wm. Patterson
Winfield
D. I. Leech
R. G. Vincent
West
Rose MacGugin
East Main Street
Faye Taylor
Helen Leech
Indian Territory
Dr. McClelland
Magnet Literary Society
Academy
Chapel Hall
Stella Cunningham
Nellie Bowman
Central College Club
J. W. Lemley
T. B. Vogt
Olimer White
Onmer White
Valley Force
County Board
Allegreti
Traverse City
Mich
Fred Richter
Christopher Nelson
Albert B. Cummins
Store of Quality
J. B. Crail
Christmas Minstrels
Keck Flora Co
Stuart’s
Baltimore
R. Stuart & Son
the Royal Meat Market
Xmas
Zion City
J.C Muns
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