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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1909
Page
8
Local Notices and Personal News Briefs
Feb 6 J W Kirkpatrick returned home from a business visit in Oskaloosa. Mrs Frank Kephart and Mrs De Marce of Washington visited relatives here yesterday. Chasavery sold his 160 acre farm to F B Jackson car 21 525, possession March 1, closed by Gaines & Nichols. Stone Scudder on the road for some time spends a few days here with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Kirkpatrick
Oskaloosa
Frank Kephart
DeMarce
Washington
Chasavery
F. B. Jackson
Gaines & Nichols
Stone Scudder
Local social notes and visits from town residents
Mrs J W Stewart left Friday morning for a weekend visit with daughter Naomi at Iowa City. Mrs Gemmill of Burlington visits the Teaschers. Miss Bertha Brown hosted a Chafing Dish Party with friends featuring Somerset as the opening episode. J L MeJunkin returned from Peoria. Rev J W Coffman moved into a new home Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Stewart
Naomi
Iowa City
The Churches Sabbath Services Schedule
Sabbath school at 9 45 morning service at 11 junior at 4 senior at 5 45 evening service at 7 Rev W Fisher pastor all are welcome
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. W. ©. Fisher
Dr W T Campbell to Preach at United Presbyterian
Feb 6 Dr W T Campbell of Monmouth Illinois will preach at United Presbyterian church tomorrow both morning and evening There will be no preaching at Presbyterian church Sunday Visitors listed include Mrs Marion Neal Mrs Martha Wortman Clyde Robbins Howard Huston Ira Mitchell James Welch Homer Menefee George Brown W E Conn and W G Brown J F Buxbaum returns from Chicago with spring goods Mrs Will Huston arrives from Wyman and visits J H Huston household Mrs Smith returns from Sigourney several weeks ago
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Campbell
Monmouth
Lil
United Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church
Marion Neal
Martha Wortman
Clyde Robbins
Howard Huston
Ira Mitchell
James Welch
Homer Menefee
George Brown
W. E. Conn
W. G. Brown
Washington
J. F. Buxbaum
Chicago
Will Huston
Wyman
J. H. Huston
Smith
Sigourney
Church Rally Planned for Sunday Praise Event
A Christian church announces a large rally set for Sunday with invitations extended to parishioners and the local community for a daytime worship and outreach program.
Community Notes From Wayland and Nearby Areas
Local brief reports cover trips to Springdale Arkansas and Donnellson Iowa. Church dedication attendees return home. Societies meet at Ellen Schowalter and Rev Collier homes. Mrs Magdefrau and Mrs Mae Roth are noted as well as visits to Crawfordsville and Olds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Gerig
C. M. Roth
Springdale
Ark
S. M. Musselman
J. P. Schowalter
Donnellson
Iowa
C. EB. Society
Ellen Schowalter
O. F. Boller
Leslie Reed
Olds
Albert Magdefrau
Mae Roth
Crawfordsville
Elmer Fiienberger
Wolds
Ladies’ Aid Society
Rev. Collier
Dorcas Society
Local notice of theft and community updates
A wandering man claiming to work for Western Union stayed at Alvah Kilgore’s Wednesday night and left with a child’s savings bank contents. Benj Meacham and Franc Meacham visit Grimner relatives. A Lincoln program is planned for February 12 at our school. Mrs A W Woodford visits Iowa City. husband hospitalized there showing improvement. Mrs D L Seymour and Eva Waterhouse remain sick. Leslie Logan of Oskaloosa will preach here next Sunday morning and evening. Willis Hoskins farm sold to a Winfield man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union Telegraph Co
Alvah Kilgore’s
Little Boy’s
Benj. Meacham
Franc
Grimner
A. W. Woodford
Iowa City
D. L. Seymour
Eva Waterhouse
Leslie Logan
Oskaloosa
Willis Hoskins
Winfield
Local Notes on Residents and Weather Damage
John Davidsons possess a new graphophone. Mrs Joe Crossett is at Kinross today. Pete Wade was called to Sigourney Thursday. A school teacher boards with Mrs Mulchy. Mrs MecConneghey is sick. Julius Millar sawed wood Thursday. Dad Crossett plans a trip to Illinois this week. Mat K Redlinger moved near Washington. Several windmills toppled in the recent storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Davidsons
Joe Crossett
Kinross
Pete Wade
Sigourney
Mulchy
MecConneghey
Julius Millar
Dad Crossett
Illinois
Mat K Redlinger
Washington
Local notes from Wednesday district events
Tom Woods suffered another stroke of paralysis on Wednesday. Mrs Dora Downs relapsed from pneumonia and remains in critical condition. Various locals report property changes, visits, arrivals, and minor accidents with Mrs Baumgartner and daughter injured by a buggy accident near the overhead bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Woods
Dora Downs
Boyd Hicks
Bereiter
Presbyterian Sunday School
Eda Werner
Will Stout
Bennett
L. D. Hanlon
Chris Baumgartner
Germanville
Brighton
Rock Island
Miss Baumgestner
Hoover
Fred Wanerus
Sevewal
Vera Hoover
Bethlehem Commandery No. 45 Knights Templar Conclave
A called conclave of Bethlehem commandery No. 45 Knights Templar meets Tuesday night February 9 1909 for work in the Order of the temple. Sir Knights they were on time. Wilber Miller KK C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem Commandery
Knights Templar
Order of the Temple
Sabbath Services Schedule At Local Church
Sabbath school begins at 9 30 morning worship follows at 11 Junior Endeavor at 4 Sunday evening service at 7 45 Rev W R Sawnill is the pastor All are invited to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Sawnill
Morning and Evening Services Announced at Local Church
The church schedules preaching in the morning at eleven and in the evening at seven with other services as usual. The Rev Willber McBirney will occupy the pulpit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willber McBirney
Christian Endeavor Anniversary Program Promised
The Christian Endeavor society plans a special program to mark its anniversary. The sermon titled The Christian's God will be delivered, and Mrs Tillotson will sing A Dream of Paradise. Sunday school starts at 9 30 with Junior Endeavor at 3 30. All are cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillotson
Ae the
Chrstian Endeavor Society
Unior Endeavor
Methodist Episcopal Church Weekly Schedule
Sunday school at 9 30 and class meeting at 10 30. Public service at 11. Men's, Junior, and Intermediate Leagues at 3 30. Epworth League at 5 45. Arc e J service at 7. Sermons by the pastor both morning and evening. Special meetings continue all next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth
Arcee
Public Worship at First Baptist Ends with Mission Theme
Public worship at First Baptist features the pastor preaching at 11 and 7 with a brief 6 o clock gathering. The evening subject is the start of missions in America, focusing on the church's early efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Sunday School and Sermon Times With No Evening Service
A church schedules Sunday activities with Sunday school at 10 and a sermon at 11. No evening service is planned.
Lincoln anniversary and church services announced
Corner tawn avenue and Jefferson street host Sunday school at 10 and morning service at 11 with subject Spirit. Neb 9 20 offers good spirit manna and water. Wednesday 7 30 pm meeting. Lincoln anniversary event Friday February 12 at 8 pm. Free reading room over Crail store open Monday Wednesday Saturday 2 30 to 4 30 for public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tawn Avenue
Jefferson Street
Crail’s
Local travelers visit Havre and Crawfordsville
Mrs. Wm. Jacobs and son Forest traveled to Havre for a day trip. Mrs. Nettie Cox and her young daughter visited Crawfordsville today. Mrs. Mary H. Clark went to Crawfordsville to spend the day with her son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Cox
Crawfordsville
Mary H. Clark
Visitors from Washington Highlight Local News
Miss Etta Arnold, Miss Bessie Jumble, and T. E. Brown travel from Washington to visit Brighton and Clay area towns this week. J. G. Gardner also arrives in Washington for brief business in Richland and neighboring communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Arnold
Washington
Brighton Enterprise
Harry Jumble
Miss Bessie
Washaton
Brighton crowds flock to Miss Petticoats in Graham
About a score of Brighton residents traveled to Graham to attend the Miss Petticoats attraction at the Graham theater. The excursion reflects local interest in entertainment offerings and community participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Washington
Graham
Brighton Enterprise
Farmer Jesse Marr sells 160 acre farm near Ainsworth
Jesse Marr sold his 160 acre farm, four miles west of Ainsworth, to H. H. Wells. Wells, formerly of Conger farm and now north of Washington, paid 122 dollars per acre net. Possession to be given March 1. Ainsworth Clipper, Feb. 55.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Marr
Ainsworth
H. H. Wells
Conger
Washington
Jesse
Farm deal ties 160 acres to 115 per acre purchase
Fred Donaldson and brother in law Frank Sands buy Pat Tobin farm of 160 acres at 115 dollars per acre near the county line. Pat Tobin then buys the Martin Swift farm of 210 acres two miles west of Ainsworth from Jesse Marr and J A Marsh at 115.25 per acre, paying 125.879 per acre. Ainsworth Clipper Feb 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Donaldson
Frank Sands
Pat Tobin
Pat
Martin Swift
Ainsworth
Jesse Marr
J. A. Marsh
Electric Engine Kills Six In Bronx Track Work Scene
An electric engine of the New York Central railroad struck a gang of twenty Italians repairing tracks near University Heights station in the Bronx. Six men were killed and five others injured, with one died en route to Fordham Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Central Railroad
University Heights
Bronx
Fordham Hospital
Foley's Honey and Tar Clear Air Passages
A Lemmon's Pharmacy ad promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for soothing throat irritation and coughs. It claims relief for inflamed lungs and a expelled cold with the genuine yellow package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FOLEY
Seiey & Company
Chicago
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Smith Transfers from Rock Island Depot to Columbus Junction
Floyd Smith, Night operator at the Rock Island depot for ten months, has been transferred to Columbus Junction and started a day shift today. Lincoln Barnett of Columbus Junction takes over as night operator here, beginning work last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Smith
Rock Island
Columbus Junction
Smith
Lincoln Barnett
Woman thrashes pastor on Main Street in Oklahoma City
Rev. James P. Peden pastor of Coweta Baptist church was horse whipped by Mrs. L. J. Lash on Main Street after alleged disparaging remarks. He was carried away bleeding and unconscious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peden
Oklahoma City
Okla
James P. Peden
Coweta Baptist Church
Main Street
L. J. Lash
Local News Upstairs and About Town Briefs
S A Petratz left for Des Moines this morning. Visitors included J A Carden and H T Nutt from Winfield as well as Mrs Ella Proudtit and Master John Springer from Crawfordsville. Ella Woodford traveled to Brighton for a visit, and F H Malin went to Ainsworth after a city stay. Chas Clendenning returned from Centerville with business calls. Mrs Harvey Young and two daughters visited from Winfield. Mrs M A Watson traveled to West Chester for a month with Hiram Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Carden
H. T. Nutt
Winfield
Ella Proudtit
John Springer
Crawfordsville
M. A. Watson
West Chester
Hiram Baker
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Pharmagy
Electric Theatre
Express
the Perjurer
Noisy
Soncess
Dreamland
Dr. King
Vy Lemmen
S . Harmacy
Frank Rogers
KEOTA
Kentucky
Chalmers & Eldridge
Bowman
U. P
The
Christian Church
Wayland
Clay
Nira
Wilber Miller
KK. C
Featuring
Leah, “the
Church OF Covenanters
First Presbyterian
Methodist Episcopal
First Baptist
First Church OF Christ
T. KE. Brown
Ollie
J. G. Gardner
Harmony Perfumes
Cook & Sherman
Rexall
S. A. Petratz
Des Moines
Vienna
Ella Woodford
F. H. Malin
Chas. Clendenning
Centerville
Harvey Young
City
J. A. Young
Vreekegs
Fox & Dewey
Washington Co
Mason
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