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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1908

Page

7

Social Afternoon in Honor of Chicago and Kansas City Guests

Mrs J Wilson hosted a social yesterday at East Washington street for Mrs Chas Owen of Chicago and Mrs WQ Church of Kansas City who are visiting. Guests included Mrs R S Cook Mrs Belle Daugherty Mrs Harry Bell Mrs Lloyd Lytie and Mrs H F Steck who enjoyed fancy work and a four course turkey dinner at six.

J. Wilson East Washington Street Chas. Owen Chicago W. Q. Church Kansas City

Pleasant visit at Arthur Yard home in Washington

Mrs M D Yard and Miss Alice Yard joined Mr and Mrs Ed David and family of Crawfordsville and Mr and Mrs Bert Yard and daughter of Havre for a surprise morning call at the Arthur Yard residence in east Washington. A three course dinner followed and the afternoon was spent nicely.

M. D. Yard Alice Yard Ed Davidson Crawfordsville Bert Yard Havre Arthur Yard East Washington Yard

Miss Ruth Knapp Hosts Evening With Friends

Miss Ruth Knapp entertained about sixteen friends at her West Third Street home last evening. The young crowd enjoyed games and various entertainments followed by luncheon.

Ruth Knapp West Third Street

Ruth Dunham Hosts T. B. Club Meeting and Lunch

Ruth Ora Dunham hosted a T. B. club session this week with a key business meeting electing Grace Applegate as president. The gathering concluded with a two course luncheon for the younger attendees.

Ruth Ora Dunham T. B Grace Applegate

Bible Department Meeting at Fort Nightly Club

The Fort Nightly Club Bible department will meet with Mrs. Frank Wilson on Monday afternoon at 2 30.

Bible Department Frank Wilson

Farewell Party for Humston Family Near City

About forty neighbors gathered at the Humston home northwest of the city for a farewell celebration as the family moves to town. Music games and a three course dinner at noon accompanied by baskets and appreciation gifts, including a rocking chair, expressed high regard for Mr and Mrs Humston and family. Andrew Simpson of Centerville Iowa attended from afar.

J. H. Humston Iso Andrew Simpson Centerville Iowa

Dues Reminder From Local W C T U Treasurer

A notice requests members to pay overdue dues before year end while the treasurer is ill. The writer clarifies it is not a demand but a gentle reminder and lists options to submit a dollar via Mr Mc Elhinny or at the meeting next Thursday. The appeal targets all members including honorary ones and emphasizes timely payment.

Church Service Schedule Short Note

Sabbath school at 9 45. Morning service at 11. Junior at 4. Senior at 5 45. Evening service at 7. Everyone is invited to attend these services. Rev. W. O. Fisher, pastor.

W. O. Fisher

Church Services Schedule With Pastor Announcement

Sabbath school at 9 30 morning worship at 11 Junior Endeavor at 4 Senior Endeavor at 5 45 Evening worship at 7 All are cordially invited Rev W R Sawhill pastor.

W. R. Sawhill

First Presbyterian Sunday Services and Endeavor Programs

Sabbath school starts at 9 40 morning service at 11 Junior Endeavor at 3 Senior Endeavor at 6 and Evening service at 7 Rev L D Young is the pastor.

Rev. L. D. Young

First Church of Christ Scientist Invites Congregation

Corner of Iowa and Jefferson streets hosts morning service at 11 with the subject Mind. Golden text and Bible verse from I Peter 3 8. Wednesday evening meeting at 730. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend these services.

Iowa and Jefferson Streets

Methodist Episcopal Sunday Services Schedule

Sunday school at 9 30 a m class meetings at 10 30 morning service at 11 baptism and reception of probationers men s meeting at 2 30 junior league at 3 30 epworth league at 5 45 reception of members evening service at 7 Rev U S Smith pastor

Epworth U.S. Smith

East Lynne thrills Sherman stock audience

East Lynne by the Sherman Stock company drew a good sized crowd last night. The production pleased attendees with strong staging and a generous free admission for ladies with one paid ticket. Tonight the group promotes The Eagle's Nest and a matinee offered My Friends from Arkansas. The engagement ends tonight.

East Lynne Sherman Stock Company Eagle’s Nest Opera House Arkansaw

Chamberlain's Pain Balm Sold for Rheumatic Relief

Buy Frey's photos. For Rheumatic Sufferers. The quick relief from pain afforded by applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm makes it a favorite with sufferers for rheumatism sciatic lame back lumbago and deep seated and muscular pains. For sale by Cook & Sherman.

Chamberlain Cook & Sherman

Missionary Moody Gives Africa Talk at Baptist Church

Rev. Thomas Moody, longtime Africa missionary, spoke to a large Baptist church audience on his life and mission work. He described his street upbringing in New York, educational rescue, and journey to Africa with efforts to educate and train natives for gospel work. A free will offering was collected to defray his expenses, with special services planned to begin tomorrow.

Thomas Moody Africa Baptist Church Mr. Moody New York

Quieting Title in Washington County Iowa Real Estate Case

John A. Hough FE Bauer and William H. Harding sue to quiet title to multiple parcels in Washington County Iowa. The petition alleges long term adverse possession by plaintiffs and seeks cancellation of adverse claims, with unknown claimants named and notice given to all defendants to appear by March 17, 1908 or face default.

H. ©. Rosecrans James Rosecrans Aroreé Clemons Mary Ann Clemons Willis Clemons Cynthia A. Clemons Amanda J. Clemons Mary EF. Jackson Ezra Clemons William Smith Auroree Clemons Ferdinand Clemons Sarah Clemons James Jackson Ferdinand Clemon Cynthia Ann Clemons Drusilla Clemons George W. Hough Jane Hough H.L. F Elizabeth Patterson John M. Davis Mary A. Davis Lydia A. Blaise Lydia A. Davis Mary A. Gilbert Marie Ann Gilbert Vida Corley Noble E. Corley B. F. Gilbert Lizzie Gibert James B. Combs William Thrapp Wm. Craven Harrison A. Ball John W Dawson Mary Davis J.B. Combs H. A. Ball William P. Craven Nathan Littler B. L. Gilbert John Davis J. M. Shilling Philip Grassell Washington County Iowa Towit St. P. M District Court John A. Hough FE. F. Bauer William H. Harding Washington

Wills Voided After Clerical Swap in Indiana Court

In Lafayette Indiana two wills were declared void after a clerical error in probate. The Bowyer will bore Stanfield’s signature and the Stanfield will bore Bowyer’s signature. Administrators were appointed for both estates.

Lafayette Ind Cornelia Stanfield Elizabeth Bowyer Bowyer Stanfield

Student savagery shocks Hedding College Park

Clarence Robinson a Hedding College Abingdon student was seized by masked youths tied to a tree in Hedding college park during a blizzard Tuesday night. He freed himself after midnight and crawled six blocks through deep snow to his boarding place before collapsing from exhaustion.

Galesburg Clarence Robinson Hedding Colege Abingdon Hedding College Park Lewis Robinson

Two “Raffles” Captured in Ann Arbor Burglary Case

William McDonald and Frank Tooke, both nineteen, arrested as alleged Raffles. They confess stealing $20 from University of Michigan students in the Y M C A building and may be tied to other burglaries at the Merkel and Nathan residences. McDonald is the son of a university engineer. Tooke is the son of the late Rev W McCauley Tooke. Both described as well dressed.

Ann Arbor Mich William McDonald Frank Tooke Evcr University of Michigan Ceeds Y. M. CG

Asylum Investigation Probes Food Purchases at Illinois Home

A subcommittee of the state asylum investigating committee visits Lincoln to hear evidence on the Asylum for Feeble Minded Children. They review food supply contracts and take witness depositions while addressing runaway incidents of nine advanced girls aged eighteen to twenty who slipped away after wages stopped.

Linccoln State Asylum Investigating Committee Edward Hope John J. McLaughlin Chicago

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Aid for Girls

A mother should act promptly when a young girl shows sluggish thoughts head aches dizziness and sleepiness. The text claims Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound aids the young body preparing for the coming change and has helped three generations from girlhood to womanhood.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound credited by patient

Miss Ellen M Olson of Kewanee Illinois writes that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her backache sideache and regulated her periods after doctors advised surgery. The letter promotes the remedy for female ills including displacements inflammation ulceration fibroid tumors irregularities and nervous prostration and invites other sick women to write for advice.

Miss Olson Ellen M. Olson North East Street Kewanee Lil Ye Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham M Nps Pound

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