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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1908
Page
5
The Journal prints thanks from Franz Landau and family to about twenty five or thirty neighbors who came to his premises recently and husked his corn and cribbed it for free. Landau has been ill and unable to work, making the kindness especially appreciated.
A small item notes fresh salted peanuts and amendments at a Vienna venue. The fragment provides no clear dates or organizations, but indicates a local food event or update with minor changes affecting attendees.
Telegram to The Journal says no market reports from the evening of December 24 to the morning of December 28 as the board adjourns on the 24th for Christmas and Saturday.
Advertisement claims a single day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee. Druggists refund if it fails and BE. W. GROVE'S signature appears on each box. 265c.
Anderson and Wilson report a quality fuel product described as clean burning. Phon documentation references endorse the fuel as suitable for domestic use and energy efficiency.
A compact recap of county doings and community happenings reported by correspondents. Includes local events, visits, and everyday occurrences shaping the day’s social landscape.
Dec 19 social items from Washington list Mrs E Malin visiting friends, Davis and Evans at funeral of David R Hughes, McConnell shopping, Acheson visiting Columbus City relatives, Roy Marr returning for Christmas, Farris and Grosscup in Washington, Rabenold departing for Columbus Junction, surprise 17th anniversary for Mr and Mrs W E Paul with silver service, Paul guest Geo H Paul from Washington, and J and S A Walker moving to Waterloo for winter.
A refined three course luncheon was served at the home of Mrs J W Harding with a warm reception and a fine time reported by attendees.
Sabbath school begins at 9 45 with morning service at 11 and evening service at 7. junior and senior meetings at 4 and 5 45 respectively. Pastor W O Fisher invites all to attend.
The Rev. J. W. Dill of Clarinda, Iowa, will preach at both morning and evening services on the Sabbath.
Sunday school at 9 30. Class meeting at 10 30. Public service at 11. Junior and Intermediate League at 3 30. Epworth League at 5 45. Evening service at 7. Preaching by the pastor Rev U S Smith.
The church lists a 9 30 Sabbath school, 11 morning worship, 4 30 Junior Endeavor, 5 45 Senior Endeavor, and 7 evening worship. All are cordially invited with Rev W R Sawhill serving as pastor.
Public worship at 11 and 7 with Sunday school at 9 30. Services moved to the church lecture room during auditorium renovations. Prayer meeting Wednesday night at 7 30.
The pastor will speak on Christmas Memories in the morning and a Troubled King and Guy in the evening. Soloists include Mrs. H. Tillotson Miss Wilma Row and Claire Dewey. Christmas exercises Friday night 6:30 to 8. All are invited. Rev. John C. Abels, pastor.
Crawfordsville residents and visitors travel for holidays with several locals heading to Washington and Chicago while others return home from Tarkio and Omaha. J M Maxwell returns from Omaha and earns seventh prize in a corn show. Helen Ferrier arrives from Galena to speak at United Presbyterian church tomorrow.
The Rev Donahue vice president of St Ambrose college will preach at St James church tomorrow during the 10 o'clock mass.
Corner of Towa Avenue and Jefferson Street invites all to Sabbath school at 10 and morning service at 11 with the sermon Is the Universe Including Man Evolved by Atomic Force The golden text from Job 42 1 2 emphasizes divine omnipotence A Wednesday meeting at 7 30 p m extends a cordial invitation to all attendees
Local Vienna bakery draws praise for its devils food and angel food cakes offering rich texture and balanced sweetness, attracting residents seeking classic dessert options.
Paul Neal of Keota suffered a severe ankle injury at Cornell College Mt Vernon while attempting a flashlight photo. He tore ligaments and burst a blood vessel, returning home with student Edith Dayton and will remain indoors for weeks.
Macy Huntey, a Black man, shot and killed Verne Watkins at the Buxton mines in Buxton Iowa. He also fatally wounded Emanuel Lobbins and severely injured Constable Ainsley who attempted to stop him. R R McRea, store manager, overpowered Huntey and had him taken into custody. The killings stemmed from a dispute over a girl. the victims had no involvement with the quarrel.
Fo ley's Honey and Tar is advertised as quickly curing hoarse coughs and colds that may worsen into pneumonia by soothing inflamed membranes healing the lungs and expelling the cold from the system Lemmon's pharmacy promotes the remedy.
Frank Frame of Haskins was in town on Christmas night conducting business with Lester Baird, noted for his dainty and winsome demeanor in local Home Talent circles.
A reflective essay compares the human body to a delicate machine, urging daily rest and care. It argues for lubrication through healthful living, cleanliness, and protection from the elements, and calls for respecting others’ rights and laws among all people.
A Meek Window Ventilator from Washington Iowa is advertised as the best device to admit fresh air at the right times to prevent lung trouble and tuberculosis. Scientific endorsements and many satisfied users are cited to persuade buyers.
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