Death of Mrs Samuel Matthews at Ainsworth
Mrs Eliza Oram Matthews died at her Ainsworth home after a four week illness from liver trouble and jaundice. Funeral at United Presbyterian church Monday at 2 pm. burial in Ainsworth cemetery. She was eighty in May, wife of Samuel Matthews. survived by five children and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Samuel Matthews
United Presbyterian Church
A. S. Bailey
Ainsworthh
Matthews
Eliza Oram
James and
Prudence Oram
Canonsburg
Washington County
Indiana County
Iowa
This County
J. M. Acheson
Savannah
Janet
Mrs. Matthews
Surprise School Party Delights Wallace Pupils and Staff
The fourth room pupils and Wallace school teachers surprised Miss Kate Montgomery at her East Main street home with an evening of games questions and luncheon. Roy Hays won a state abbreviation contest as guests enjoyed light refreshments and a pleasant gathering. A separate party of about twenty friends surprised Miss Lena Grush at her Winfield home with games music and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace School
Kate Montgomery
East Main Street
Roy Hays
Uests
Lena Grush
Winfield
Surprise 25th Anniversary Dinner For Libes
Neighbors and friends staged a noon dinner at the Libes home southwest of the city to mark their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. The country meal was ample and affectionate gifts of silver were presented to Mr. and Mrs. Libe as mementos of the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Libe
Mrs. Libe
Iowa City visitor Frank Harkness notes Washington trip
West Chester resident Mose Porter joined county seat visitors today. The weather favors duck shooters and several hunters left town this morning for a day of outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. KE. Harkness
Iowa City
Washington
Mose L’orter
West Chester
Frank McFarlane
Various Local Visits and Small Town News
A roundup of residents and visitors in Ottumwa including Miss Minnie Smith from Havre, Everett Ladier from West Chester, and Ruth Maxwell from Crawfords ville. Residents travel to Pleasant Plains, Oxford, Morning Sun, and Spokane while Johnson bakes pies for take home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sueppe
Pleasant Plains
D. A. Chalmers
St. Clair Lewis
Ottumwa
Rev. Coffman
Keota
Geo. McConacey
Olive
Spokane
Wash
W. G. Thorne
Oxford
Lillian Olds
Alice Stephens
Ainsworth
R. Rohde
Waterloo
T. ©. Skinner
Villa
Columbus Junction
Crawfordsville
A. R. Kinkead
Omaha
Geo Rupp II Telegram Urges Immediate Family Visit
A telegram from Red Oak Iowa informs Jno and Chas Rupp that their brother Geo Rupp is very ill and asks them to come at once if they wish to see him alive. No additional details were given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno
Chas. Rupp
Red Oak
Iowa
Geo
Barrett to Consolidate Markets at Civic Hotel
George Barrett, who bought the Civic Hotel room lease from Stuart & Soo and Carr & Link, will take possession in a week and move the two outfits into the Civic Hotel room by early April with an entirely new setup. Mrs Anne Burrell Terry sails from the Philippines with her son due to cholera risk. Dr Terry remains abroad. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McFarland yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Barrett
Stuart & Soo
Civic
Carr & Link
Mr. Barrett
Pects
Anne Burrell ‘Terry
Philippines
Methodist church meeting draws growing attendance in Iowa
At the progress meetings the audience increased each evening. C R Rohde of Waterloo and Fred Ainley of Des Moines spoke, outlining Christian living and integrity in commerce and insurance. Both speakers emphasized sincere conversion and practical faith, inspiring several to seek a better life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Rohde
Waterloo
Fred Ainley
Des Moines
Gideons
Epworth League
Ainley
Des Moines Fire Insurance Co
Jesus Christ
Vienna bakery hosts Goods day with Roney's Boys arrival
Local item notes 46 tf worm powder sale by Mar Bourg and Helwick. Roney's Boys arrive on the Firefly and will be at the Vienna bakery with the goods today. Several residents and families are mentioned as heading to the Vienna for Sunday dinner and new homes. A death reported: John Lynn near Salina Iowa at age 86, a Swedish immigrant who came in 1861. survived by wife Mrs. John Bergquist and son John Lynn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Isaac Evans
Wellman
Messrs. Morton and Owens
Kas Kava Medicine Co
Serlin
Wis
Johnson's
W. G. Nicole
Johnnor
Wyoming
John Bergquist
John Lynn
Salina
Iowa
Lynn
Stockholm
Sweden
Correction on Colett and Nagle cases clarified
Muscatine dispatch corrects earlier report saying Colett and Nagle were discharged on related indictments. No decision yet to appeal to the Supreme Court as trial court has not ruled on motions. Note mentions Rock Island visit and private conference with Mr Wenner about the case. Also reports local residents traveling or improving health and wartime-era community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Colett
Nagle
Supreme Court
Rock Island
Wenner
P. J. Hanley
Church Services Schedule for Sunday
Sunday school at 9 50. Preaching at 11 on Overcomers. Junior B Y P U at 3 30. B R Y P U at 6. Evening service at 7 followed by baptism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. Y. P
Sabbath Services Invite at Corner of Iowa and Jefferson
Sabbath school begins at 9 45 morning worship follows at 11 with the topic Man and golden text Micah 6 8. Wednesday evening service at 7 30. All are cordially invited to attend these services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa and
Jefferson Streets
Micah
Sabbath church schedule notes morning services
Sabbath school at 9 30 morning service at it no evening service other services at usual hours
Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday Schedule
Sunday school at 9 50, class meeting at 10 30, morning service at 11 with preaching on The Church. Baptism and reception of members after the service. Junior League at 3 30, Epworth League at 5 45 on A Pure Life led by Miss Immersol. Evangelistic service at 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Immersol
First Presbyterian Sunday Services Schedule
Sabbath school at 9 40 morning service at 11 with The Duty of Strangers Junior Endeavor at 3 50 Senior Endeavor at 6 and Evening service at 7 with The Preparation of the World for Twentieth Century Christianity The male octette will sing Lead Kindly Light and the music for the evening service will be furnished by the men.
Divine worship and Sunday services at Covenanters church
Divine worship in the Church of the Covenanters tomorrow at 11 a.m. No evening service. Sabbath school at 9:50 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 6 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Covenanters
Christian Endeavor
Trinity Episcopal Church Lacks Date for Services
Quinquagesima Sunday observed with Sunday school at 10 am and evening prayer and sermon at 7 pm. Ash Wednesday service announced. Celebration of the holy communion at 7:45 am followed by evening prayer and address at 7:30 pm.
Want Ad Sparks Barn Teardown for Lumber Pay
A last evening Journal want ad offered to tear down a barn in exchange for lumber payment. Readers of The Journal saw the request and produced the needed results before the paper reached the ad inserter.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Duncan
Dell H. Duncan
Spring Trade
Pauli’ Lumber Go
Mrs. Sam
Minnie Smith
Havre
E. ©. Carris
Mary Lader
Alva
Everett Ladier
Ss. I. Carris and Son
Johnson
Milton Jones
Ruth Maxwell
M. L. Miller
Ainswort
Geo. Rupp II
Columbia Pharmacy
Prescription Store
S. E. Corner Square
Thos. McFarland
Meritas
Arndad
Dieroth
Maritas
Wave Ann
Ann
J. B. Crail
M. E. Church
Marbourg & Helwick
Roney
Muscatine Hich
Colett
William McFarland
Roy
Howard Ross
Valley Junction
K. Michels
Marshalltown
Ralph Thompson
Idaho
First Baptist
First Church OF Christ
the Reynolds Studio
U. P
Methodist Episcopal
First Presbyterian
Church OF Covenanters
Trinity
Anne
California
Oath Grocery
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