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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1910
Page
2
Sunday school at 9 30 and 10 30 class meeting followed by a morning service at 11. Junior League at 3 Epworth League at 5 45. No evening service due to annual Bible society meeting at First United Presbyterian. Sabbath school at 9 30 and morning pub.
The schedule lists lic worship at 11, Junior Endeavor at 4, and Senior Endeavor at 5 45. There is no evening public service. The group will unite with other city churches in a union service at the First church.
One-fourth off on all men's and children's suits and overcoats pants shirts underwear hats and caps first come first served by Dougherty Bros.
Sudden death of George Hoyt age about 40 while visiting Webster leaves wife and four children. Hoyt managed Keota Lumber Company yards and was active in local business. Funeral plans not announced as families and merchants prepare resolutions of sympathy and a floral emblem for the Webster service. Occurs after Hoyt and family were en route home from Webster to Keota.
Crawfordsville notes list visitors from Havre Washington and Kirkwood Illinois and many local social events. Weddings church services and numerous family visits fill the week with dinners receptions and travel to Iowa City Kalona and Davenport.
A series of short notes recount departures arrivals and visits by Ainsworth residents and visitors from Centerville West Chester Cedar Rapids Washington Columbus Chicago Saint Louis and other places with several names and destinations noted. The item closes with an advertisement for West Side Drug Store inviting readers to buy chocolate.
In a political conference today Senator Young and supporters stated there will be no legislation to create a special senatorial primary. They indicated the issue will be resolved within existing party processes.
Five men blew open safes at Citizens and State banks in Waterville Kansas on December 31 escaping in automobiles with 8000 dollars. Citizens bank suffered 6000 and State bank 2000 in losses as buildings were wrecked. A local drug store advertises a Kodak.
Gene IMSCOEF SOCIETY notes Alma Miller hosted W H S class of 1910 on South Iowa Avenue for a pleasant reunion with about fifteen members. Frank McCoy from Crawfordsville played cornet solos as songs and games filled the evening. A two course luncheon followed. The Chafing Dish club met at East Jefferson Street with a Christmas color decor and guests from out of town. Mrs J W Baker to entertain Baptist church bodies at a ten cent social and thimble bee Tuesday. Pleasant Plain Missionary Society to meet January 4 at Mrs E R Gallagher’s home.
Cut prices sweep through Dougherty Bros with one fourth off on hats caps shirts underwear and other call omen apparel items. The deal highlights a bold pullback in latest stock to attract shoppers.
Rev D I Coon will deliver the tomorrow morning sermon at the Baptist church with the Lord's Supper observed and new members received. Bible school will announce yearly birthday offerings and other matters of interest as teachers seek fuller classes and the orchestra plans to start the New Year with a strong presentation.
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