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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1903
Page
5
Corner Jefferson Street and Iowa Avenue hosts weekly worship with multiple church groups. Sunday services at 10 30 am and 11 am with Sabbath and Sunday schools, midweek meetings, and evening programs. subjects include The Wonderful Touch and Gods interpreter. Also United Presbyterian and African Methodist Episcopal services listed with testy times and pastor names.
The notice lists Sunday activities at the Baptist church including Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. preaching at 11:00 a.m. Junior B Y P U at 3:00 p.m. Senior B Y P U at 6:00 p.m. and an evening sermon at 7:00 p.m. with a New Year’s theme.
A woman describes years of back and head pains and constant tiredness. After trying Wine of Cardus she needed only three bottles to fully recover, praising the medicine as a remedy for those suffering similarly.
A fragment appeals to join a church gathering inviting participation and companionship as hearts open and doors welcome. The text urges readers to come with us and share in the communal moment.
Sunday school at 0 30 a m and morning sacrament with brief sermon by W G Thorne. Junior League at 3 50 p m Epworth League Christmas meeting at 6 45 p m includes Van Dyke reading by Ella May Brown and Mrs Schreck engast with special music. Evening sermon by John Wesley Holland. Quarterly Meeting Love Feast Wednesday at 7 29 p m public invited.
The Simpson family near the city held their annual Christmas dinner on Christmas day at Mr and Mrs J Hi Kyle's home. About twenty five relatives joined a bountiful noon meal served at many small tables. Santa Claus appointed Lulu Kyle post mistress and Stella Kyle assisted as a college student during holidays.
Three men broke into the house of former State Councilor Davidovics in Belgrade on Christmas day seeking a robbery. His wife and daughter were slain, two servants died, others were seriously hurt. One of the attackers was captured. Davidovics, the city’s oldest and wealthiest resident, is identified as the victim.
Three military prisoners at Governor's Island escape Castle William by sawing cell bars. One is recaptured. two labeled “Red Letter” or desperate prisoners remain at large in New York after the December 25 incident.
Paris on December 25 reports the Dreyfus commission unanimously urged complete revision of the case by the criminal division of the court of cassation. The court is to convene next month to hear the matter.
Mayor-Elect George B. McClellan has taken the oath of office in New York. Cracksmen stole a saloon iron safe containing 4000 in gold from Harris and Anderson in Elkhorn Montana. Christmas post office records were broken with one million packages processed in a day.
Invitations issued for the marriage of Miss Anna Ditmars and Mr. Lee Gordon to be held at the bride’s parents home seven miles northwest of the city on Wednesday evening December 30. St. James parishioners surprised their priest at his Pleasant Plain mission with carols then sang in his room Santa Claus left a lamp and gifts.
Mrs. E. G. Bowman hosted a six o'clock dinner on East Washington Street for guests including Adelbert Stewart and Glee Club members. The event featured a four course meal and holly decorations. Out of town visitors included the Kilgore and Latta families. A Christmas tree and Santa Clauses delighted children. A Brinton family reunion gathered many relatives from the city and county for a festive day.
Miss Elizabeth McCleery married Mr. Ed ward Marshall Wednesday evening at the Heights home of Mr and Mrs J H Laughead. The ceremony was conducted by Rev F Q Ross with assistance from two other ministers. A wedding dinner followed for about thirty five guests and both families depart for Chicago for residence at the Moody Institute.
Rock Island system sets holiday excursion fares between stations up to 200 miles apart from December 24 to 25 and 31 and January 1. Return limit January 4, 1904. Details at Rock Island ticket offices.
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