Weather outlook for Iowa in the near term
Washington dispatch notes partly cloudy skies in Iowa with warmer conditions tonight. Friday will see warmer temperatures in the east and central portions while remaining partly cloudy.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1909
Page
5
Local notes and shopping items from the Vienna area
Homemade candy varieties at the Vienna. H. Radamaker of near Ainsworth visited the city as a business guest. Skirts are advertised at Snouffer Hughes Co. Dan Patterson returned to Chariton after visiting family. Hi M. Eicher came back from Chicago with his brother Joe Eicher en route to Battle Creek. B F Denny the Christian church secretary from Des Moines arrived from Centerville and stayed with J H Kephart before leaving for Lone Tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snouffer, Hughes & Co
Dan Patterson
Cnarston
Hi. M. Eicher
Chicago
Joe Eicher
Battle Creek
B. F. Denny
The
Christian Church
Des Moines
Centerville
J. H. Kephart
J. M. Denny
Lone Tree
Lent observances and fasting rules issued by Bishop
A 1909 Davenport diocesan document outlines Ash Wednesday on February 24 and Lent fast rules for all over twenty one, with exemptions for the sick and elderly. It grants meat allowances on select weekdays, permits butter and eggs, and advises confession and penance. It calls for weekly devotions, including Rosary and Benediction on Wednesdays and Way of the Cross on Fridays, and urges temperance work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop's House
Brady Street
Davenport
Sacred Congregation of the Propaganda
United States
Absii
Life of Lincoln in Flash Lights of American History
Essanay’s new Lincoln series stars Logan Paul in a vivid biopic from Lincoln’s boyhood in a Kentucky log cabin to his rise as rail splitter and lawyer. The film follows his early struggles, journey to Springfield, presidency, Ford’s Theatre visit, and assassination with dramatic realism at Star Electric theater tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Essanay Film Mfg. Co
Lincoln
Logan Paul
Thomas Lincoln
Nancy Hanks Lincoln
Kentucky
Indiana
Abe
Jack Armstrong
New Salem
Springfield
United States
Ford's
Star Electric Theater
Local Notes from Ott Cavin to Evangelist Coates Visit
Ott Cavin visits the Junction while Anna Fern and Glenn Shin nabarger arrive from Muscatine to spend time with the J. T. Matthews family. Rev. S K Coates returns from Hedrick after leading evangelistic meetings with forty six conversions. Mrs J W Scott travels from Robstown Texas reporting a delightful trip and good health at the Mc Clean home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Fern
Glenn Shinnabarger
Muscatine
West Chester
J. T. Matthews
S. K. Coates
Hedrick
Christian Church
Lion and the Mouse thrills audiences with Octopus satire
A strong company under Henry B. Harris presented The Lion and the Mouse to a full audience despite bad roads. Edith Barker as Shirley and Olive Doud gron as the Octopus deliver powerful, morally pointed performances. Jefferson Ryder and Miss Nesbit add charm while Governors and judges appear in strong supporting roles. The production emphasizes finance and political collusion with a hopeful, patriotic message. Governor Johnson is set to perform next at the opera house on March 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry B. Harris
Shirley Rossmore
Edith Barker
John Burkett Ryder
Olive Doudgron
Jove
Octopus
Europe
Jefferson Ryder
Heroone
John D
Margaret Shayne
Miss Nesbit
Johnson
Death of Rev. W. J. Spaulding Noted Church Leader
Friends in the city mourn the death of the Rev. W. J. Spaulding former pastor of the local church and longtime associate of Iowa Wesleyan University He died recently in the western region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Per
the . R. Church
Iowa Wesleyan University
Mr. Spaulding
West
Accident Hinders Geo. Brown on Homeward Ride
The County News reports Geo. Brown suffered a right hand injury after his horse bolted homeward. Other local notes mention Howard Young hiring with Dick Donaldson for the year, Lester Overfelt moving to the Thomas Harding farm, E. Iseminger returning from Cedar Rapids on Eclipse Lumber Co. business, and Emmet Frame relocating to the Jay Benn farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Brown
Howard Young
Dick Donaldson
Lester Overfelt
Riverside
Thomas Harding
E. Iseminger
Cedar Rapids
Eclipse Lumber Co
Emmet Frame
Jay Benn
Wedding of Miss Margaret May Davis and Rev. Mr. Jones
Mrs Kerr and Edward Curtis traveled to Washington this morning. H D Cherryholmes left for Chicago with stock. Mr and Mrs Allen DeLong went to Washington to attend The Lion and the Mouse. The marriage occurred last evening at the Davis home near Crawfordsville. The couple will honeymoon in Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerr
Edward Curtis
Washington
H. D. Cherryholmes
Chicago
Allen DeLong
Margaret May Davis
Mr. Jones
Red Oak
Iowa
Joe Davis
Wisconsin
Louise Richards Attends Edna Smiths Washington Wedding
Miss Louise Richards and Mr. Smith attended the wedding of his sister Miss Edna Smith in Washington yesterday. The Eastern Stars hosted a farewell gathering for members Chas Mc Creedy, Mrs. Hause and Mr. and Mrs. Kirkpatrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Richards
Mr. Smith
Edna Smith
Washington
Ethel Peterson
David Peterson
Titus
John Laren
Columbus Junction
Yesteday
W. A. Chapel
Arden
Verdi
Chas. McCreedy
Hause
Vienna production of infants and crafts
A fragment notes a scene about babies and making items in Vienna with a phone contact 78. The text is sparse but implies a local craft or display setting. No clear event data or identities are present.
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