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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1909
Page
5
The Baptist church held Christmas services with a large chorus performing solos and anthems including the Messiah selections. The pastor received a gold watch as a gift, described as a challenge to begin his ministry with the church. The Sunday school presented songs and recitations, ending with a memorable scene of children by a red light in the lecture room.
A New Year's Eve service will be held at the West Chester M E church on Friday December 31 at 7 30 PM. Revival meetings start Sunday January 2 at West Chester M E F church with Rev Walter A Smith of Harvey Iowa assisting.
Merle Lytle underwent a serious operation yesterday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Brindle with Doctors Cubbins of Chicago and Stewart of this city performing the procedure. He is as well as could be expected, very weak but has rallied in fine form and is believed to be improving.
The No 11 Literary society presents a December 30 1909 program featuring recitations by Marguerite Hicks Irma Palmer Edith Thompson Mae Cocklin and George Bickford a wit and humor segment by Homer Birney and Chas Miranda pen sketches and select readings with multiple performers across varied pieces.
Evening program lists piano solos by Miss Ethel Wheelan Mrs H H Walters Miss Agnes Butterfield and Miss Anna Eagle, readings by Clayton Neiswanger Declamation by Everett Bailey The Gillman March by Bs Sletten The Old Oaken Bucket chorus and Grand Etude pieces Each act is set for the St James school auditorium at 9 30 p m Oyster supper starts at 7 30 p m
The program lists Recitations by Nora Saunders Genevieve Benda Hattie Hesseltine Mabel Otto Roy Schiebel Maurice Benda Emma Bloomquist Glenn Beenblossom Sydney Bloomquist Elsie Beenblossom and a debate on whether country life offers more opportunities than city life. Wilbur Beenblossom supports the proposition with Henry Booth opposing. Bertha Brown is secretary.
A Kan sas City Star quip notes a Hiawatha youth taunted about riding behind a worn family horse. He retorts that speed isn't an object, showcasing a wry rural humor reference.
A brisk game at the Commercial club gym matched the Meth dist B B E B squad against a Presbyterian church team. The Presbyterians showed speed and talent but lacked practiced teamwork, while three former high school stars Wilson McClellan and Richardson starred for the Presbyterians and Abels and Dewey played hard for the Methodists. The final score was 26 to 25 with the Methodists edging the Presbyterians after a back and forth battle. Referee John Bailey and umpire Ray Veach officiated.
The article touts VINOL as a superior tonic for the aged and weak, claiming it builds strength and helps pulmonary troubles. It argues rising demand proves its intrinsic merit while dismissing inferior remedies as they disappear.
Advertisement claims deafness arises from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and catarrh. It offers $100 for any deafness case caused by catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The County Home hosted its annual Christmas celebration with a tree and gifts from city merchants. Mr. Beatty provided an abundant supply of presents, ensuring a merry Christmas for the home’s guests.
W J Atkins of Banner Springs Tennessee, exposed to damp and cold while patrolling at night, suffered a severe lung cold. After trying many remedies, one bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery restored him to health and he returned to work. The ad promotes relief for severe colds coughs and related lung issues with trial bottles available.
A pie supper is planned at the Indian Creek school house located one mile and three quarters southwest of Grace Hill. The event will take place Friday evening at 7 30 p m.
A reflection on virtue as choosing to do right rather than merely doing right. The text draws a line between human moral decision and animal behavior, framing virtue as deliberate selection of good over instinct.
A large crowd attended last night as Washington lodges held public installations in the Temple building. Officers for Washington Chapter OBE S and Washington Lodge No 26 were listed with multiple roles and a later program featured Schubert numbers and histories of the Masonic bodies. Relatives gathered to honor Archibald and Sarah Davidson on their 50th wedding anniversary with speeches, gifts, and a dinner, while social events and notices followed at local homes and clubs.
The Ladies' Aid of the Lexington church will serve a free dinner on New Year's Day and also hold a bazaar. Everyone is invited to attend.
The WCTU speech at First United Presbyterian is postponed. The WCTU holds its last 1909 meeting at Miss Mary Parker’s home Thursday at 2 30. O’s social at Methodist Church tonight 8 30 with Caner’s orchestra. Rose Club meets with Mrs Lola Hughes tomorrow afternoon.
Byron argues society becomes a single unified mass despite two powerful factions the Pores and Pored. He contrasts their traits and calls for harmony while noting enduring differences between the groups. The piece reflects a satirical view of class and social order.
The Woman's Home Missionary society of the Methodist church will meet at the home of Mrs C T Smith on S Iowa avenue Friday afternoon at 2 30. Afterward a called meeting of the Ladies' Aid society will consider an important matter.
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