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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1909
Page
5
Weather forecast for Iowa reports fair conditions tonight and Sunday with moderate temperatures. No significant storms or precipitation expected.
Seller promises the best coal in the market at the lowest prices and invites immediate calls. Statement claims readiness to adjust anything not right and urges customers to call 176 for purchase today.
Sabbath school at 9 45 a m morning service at 1t junior at 4 intermediate at 5 senior at 5 45 evening service at 7 Rev W O Fisher pastor welcomes all to the church activities and services
Sabbath school begins at 9 30 morning public service at 11 00 Junior Endeavor at 4 00 Senior Endeavor at 5 45 Evening service at 7 00 Rev W R Sawhill is the pastor.
Sunday schedule lists 8:30 Sunday school 10:40 class meeting 11 morning service including communion. junior league 3:30 intermediate league 3:30 epworth league 5:45. evening service at 7 led by pastor ev. U. 8S. Smith.
The pastor will preach morning and evening. Sunday school at 2 30. Allen League FE society at 6. Official board Monday evening. The Mite society meets Friday at 2 p m with Mrs Geo W Black. Mrs Black will read a paper on Needs of Today.
Corner of Iowa and Jefferson streets extends a cordial invitation to attend Sabbath school at 10 and morning service at 11 with the subject Christ Jesus. Biblical quotes from Matthew 16 16 17. Wednesday meeting at 7 30 and free reading room hours Wednesdays and Saturdays 2 30 to 4 30 over Crail's store northwest corner of square.
The pastor will speak on The Necessity of the Cross and The Question of the Era at 11 and 7 with Sabbath school at 9 30 Junior Endeavor at 3 30 and Senior Endeavor at 6 Next Wednesday Thursday and Friday nights the pastor will conduct special services open to the public The Lord s Supper will be administered March 7.
Public worship at 11 and 7. Sunday school at 9 30. B Y P U at 6. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30. Evening topic a woman that moved a town. All are welcome. Seats free.
The regular meeting of the Ministerial association will be held Monday at the First United Presbyterian church. The program includes a book review titled Ministry of the Spirit by Rev. G. D. Rogers and a discussion led by ministers J. F. Kaiser of Grace Hill and E F Genung of Crawfordsville.
Henry Miller directs the Moody drama The Great Divide for its local debut at the opera house on March 8. Mabel Brownell debuts as Ruth Jordan with Edwin Mordant in the role of Stephen Ghent, while Miller plans to star Brownell in a new Moody play later. Governor Johnson speaks next Wednesday evening.
A note explains muscular rheumatism can be relieved without internal treatment. It recommends applying Chamberlain's Liniment freely three times daily for a quick cure, noting its value for muscular and chronic rheumatism. Sold by F.L. Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Special notice urges readers not to miss Fox and Dewey's display of spring shoes including suede oxfords and slippers. Big assortment of styles, colors, sizes and widths highlighted to attract shoppers.
Miss Lillian Olds arrived home yesterday after a stay in Centerville with her sister Mrs. E H House. Mrs Charlie McCreedy left last evening for Washington to visit relatives before moving to Colorado. C C Chambers returned for a short home visit. Chas Laird arrived for a brief relatives' visit. Miss Opal Rickey of Washington went home with Miss Blanche Adams to spend Sunday.
Feb 27 list of residents and guests visiting or passing through the town. Ainsworth and Washington residents including Mr. and Mrs. Griffith James Ferguson Dora Clapper Cora Bentley J. F. McCleary family and others are noted in brief calls and departures. Several residents return home after visits and entertainment locally.
Advertisement touts Foley's Orino Laxative as a cure for constipation and liver trouble. It claims the product makes bowels healthy and regular, asserts superiority over pills and tablets, and states it does not gripe or nauseate.
Miss Mary Steck will entertain the Ready Maids this evening at her East Main street home. The Bible department of the Fort nightly club meets Monday at 2 30 with Mrs Frank L Wilson. The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Pleasantia auxiliary is postponed one week and will meet with Mrs Laura Marbou on Wednesday March 10. Friends announce the marriage of Miss Ruby A Slattery and Samuel J Kellogg. The Kelloggs will be at home after April 1 at 745 West Main Street.
Miss Cecil Rogers hosts a 6 o'clock dinner tonight in honor of guests Edith Sense of Fairfield Verna Miksch of Muscatine and Leanna Swisher of Brighton as the evening’s compliments.
Howard Hays entertained twelve cousins today with a noon dinner at his home on South avenue B. Guests included Daniel Jr and Thomas Hays of Kansas City. Afternoon activities featured various entertaining games.
Mrs Kinney hosted a pleasant birthday gathering for her daughter Elsie as she turned eleven. Eighteen friends attended the afternoon event and enjoyed games and a luncheon after receiving numerous presents.
About fifty Christian Endeavorers gathered in the church parlors for a social evening. They played games like animal, fruit basket, and passing the ring. Hammade candy was served by the refreshment committee.
The church parlors hosted an entertainment by the Junior group featuring piano violin and cornet selections. The program proved a splendid success financially and socially, adding a neat sum to the Juniors treasury.
Twenty four ladies visited the Samuel Conner residence on West Jefferson street last evening for a social gathering hosted by Misses Minnie and Etta Conner in honor of Mrs. Bella Duff Perrine of Centralia Illinois. Former acquaintances of Mrs Perrine attended and light refreshments were served.
Mrs Ross Coulter planned a delightful surprise by inviting friends to their home to celebrate Mr Coulter birthday. Guests included Misses Belle Robinson and Nettie Finney, Mr and Mrs M J Orr and daughter Katie, and Mr and Mrs Robert Coulter and son Homer. A fine time was enjoyed by all.
The Young Woman's Missionary Society of First United Presbyterian met in the church parlors with strong attendance and a fine program. Missives from foreign missionaries were read and officers elected for the year: Mrs. G S Eckerman president, Mrs Geo Paul vice president, Mrs Della George secretary, Miss Vira Kilgore treasurer. Delegates to the April Keokuk Presbyterian convention were chosen: Mrs Will Wilson and Miss Luella Kyle with alternates Miss Ella Dawson and Mrs Geo Paul.
Miss Margaret Mae Davis and Rev. Walter H. Jones of Red Oak Iowa wed at the Davis home near Cotter on Wednesday February 24 at 7 30 in the evening The ceremony was performed by Rev William Evans of Mankato Minnesota in the presence of about sixty relatives and friends The bride wore cream silk voile and carnations and lilies of the valley A sumptuous four course supper followed with gifts of many costly tokens The groom a young minister will take charge at Ionia Wisconsin after March 1 with several relatives and friends attending from Los Angeles Washington Mankato and Red Oak to salute the couple
The Vienna presents a wide selection of breads pies and cakes for customers seeking daily staples and treats. Fresh bakes include loaves sweet pies and assorted cakes for any occasion.
The local high school debating team of Carrie Schantz Nynde Stryker and Earl Moore lost to Iowa City High in a split decision on the interstate commerce regulation topic. Iowa City benefited from strong support and institutional resources, while Washington's squad showed solid effort and may achieve higher honors with continued practice. The Washington team will return tonight with optimism for future contests.
Claude Shafer, Cincinnati’s favorite cartoonist, recalls a chaotic early assignment sketching a flower seller. She assaults him, ripping his clothes while the mob defends the vendor. He escapes to face editor’s ribbing, proving the bold grit needed by modern sketch artists.
N C McCord of Dubuque has bought the Unique theater and will take charge Monday. He brings vaudeville experience and will install a new moving picture machine to show high class entertainment and new features, requesting local patronage.
Kemp Texas veteran J A Stone recalls a feared plot between illness and the grave to end his life. He credits Dr King's New Discovery with restoring his health after years of stubborn cold and weight loss. The remedy treats severe colds coughs hemorrhages asthma and pneumonia prevention. Trial bottle free. 50c and 1.00. Guaranteed by J E Lemmon.
Mrs V M Weekley and two children joined Mr Weekley in Mt Union where he had gone down Tuesday and the couple plan to make Mt Union their home. Mrs F B Weekley also travels to Mt Union to spend a few days with the family.
Mr and Mrs J A Carden returned last night from Osage Iowa where they visited their son for two weeks They were also in Winfield this morning for a short visit with relatives and tigers for the town.
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