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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1908

Page

8

Revival Sermons Brighten Baptist Revival Services

The Rev. Fred Jerry addressed a large audience at the Baptist church while Rev. George D. Rogers continued evangelistic sermons. Rev. Mr. Berry, recently from Pella, urged revival through seeking the Lord, citing Psalms 85 6 and Hosea 10 12 and stressing three classes of listeners Christians backsliders and the unconverted. A large Methodist chorus under Mr. Huggins' direction performed as eighty members attended.

Fred Jerry The Baptist Church George D. Rogers Mr. Berry Pella

St James pupils present Longfellow program and music

The St James school pupils staged a recital of Longfellow works with vocal and piano numbers to boost public speaking confidence. Miss Anna Eagle led the class in Sister Bonetta’s absence while illness keeps her in Mercy hospital Iowa City. students also exhibited penmanship samples.

St. James School Longfellow Anna Eagle Bonetta Mercy Hospital Iowa City

Dawson Dinner Honors R L Coulter Guests From City

Mr and Mrs A J Dawson entertained at dinner yesterday in honor of R L Coulter. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs A B Dill and daughter Miss Mabel from west of the city and Mr and Mrs M J Orr and daughter Katie from northeast of the city.

A. J. Dawson R. L. Coulter A. B. Dill Miss Mabel M. J. Orrand Katie

Literary Club Afternoon Meeting Notice

The Fortnightly club literary department will hold an afternoon meeting Monday with Mrs. Rev. W. R. Sawhill.

W. R. Sawhill

Neighborhood Welcome Party For Freund Family In Richmond Area

A large local gathering of about fifty residents surprised Mr. and Mrs. Frank Freund at their new home two miles south of Richmond. Six cinch tables and one euchre table produced wins for Mrs. Wes Reiner, Joe Lintz, John Dann, Albert Sharp, Frank Lintz, and Hendry Koenig. The event featured prizes and a three course chicken dinner, with baskets brought by the ladies.

Frank Freund Richmond Wes Reiner Joe Lintz John Dann Albert Sharp Frank Lintz Hendry Koening Euchre Frank Joe Dann

Court House Force Guests Enjoy Evening At Miss Dawson’s Home

The courthouse staff gathered at Miss Anna Dawson's East Jefferson Street residence for an evening of games. Mel Logan excelled at progressive dominoes and won the prize as refreshments were served.

Court House Force Anna Dawson East Jefferson Street Mel Logan

Open Fraternal Aid meeting in A O U W hall draws large crowd

The Fraternal Aid association held an open meeting at the A O U W hall with well over a hundred attendees. T J Edmonds of Lawrence Kansas spoke on lodge work inspiring the local group. Social time followed with music and refreshments served by the committee.

Fraternal Aid Association A.O. U. W. Hall Lodge T. J. Edmonds Lawrence, Kan Edmonds

Vienna bakery overhauls sale room for Saturday rush

The Vienna bakery completes a thorough overhauling of the sale room with a new steel ceiling fresh paper white woodwork and minor improvements for employees and public. Mr. Dean the proprietor aims to be ready for Saturday trade. equipment includes a three barrel dough mixer two large ovens and a zinc lined sanitary case.

Vienna Dean

Walker and Andersons Send Teams to Scout Spring Stock

The County News reports Mrs. N. M. Anderson and her daughter Verne depart for Chicago to buy spring millinery stock. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Walker were in Washington on business. J. E. Adams visited Washington yesterday. John Turbott and family moved to town to occupy the Sam Sands property. Mrs. Jane Brumbarger is seriously ill.

W. A. Walker Washington N. M. Anderson Verne Chicago Bessie Curran Mabel Stewart J. E. Adams John Turbott Mary Maggie Jim Morrison Weldon Sam Sands David Martin George Auld Willis Trotter Jane Brumbarger

Farewell social for Stewart move to Washington

Solomon Weekly of Sev enty-Six township delivered hogs today in Westchester. A farewell social honored Mr and Mrs Frank Stewart who plan to move to Washington next week. Bob Crail of Oskaloosa visited town. Mrs Martin Augustine and daughter Lou move from near Dublin to the George Johnson property they bought. Will Hotle of Dublin called on business. Miss Jennie Cook travels to Keota to visit friends. Baraca and Philathea classes held a social at the home of Hugh Crayne.

Solomon Frank Stewart Washington Bob Crail Oskaloosa Martin Augustine Lou Dublin George Johnson Will Hotle Jennie Cook Keota The Baptist Sunday School Hugh Crayne

Manager Fox Resigns From Washington Telephone Co

EB G Fox manager of the Washington Telephone Co resigns effective April 1 after a final month to settle affairs. He plans to return to railroad work, citing a fondness for box cars and locomotive sounds as colleagues laud his industrious honest service.

EB. G. Fox Washington Telephone Co

Ackley Suffering Stroke Paralysis Reported

A letter from Howard A. Burrell in California notes Mack Ackley, formerly of this city and now in Sunnyvale, has had a stroke causing partial paralysis. Ackley, once a prominent railroad man, is reported as partially helpless though the exact condition remains unclear.

A. H. Wallace Howard A. Burrell California Mack Ackley Sunnyvale Ackley

Bradley elected U S senator by Kentucky general assembly

Former Governor William O Bradley was chosen United States senator by a joint session of the Kentucky General Assembly. He won with the votes of all Republicans and four Democrats among the lawmakers.

Frankfort The Evening Journal Govrnor Wm. O’bradley United States General Assembly

Aurora literary society stages district school play

The Aurora Literary Society presented a district school play in the Academy chapel with Prof. R. D. Daugherty as writer and instructor. Miss Myrtle Swift led as Widow Sims with Emmet Clark as Frederick Simpkin and Conrad Simpson as secretary, while a cast of pupils delivered lively recitations and songs. The program included a piano solo by Emelia Grecian and a duet by Eva Crone and Bessie Denison, drawing a large audience and netting a neat sum.

Academy Chapel Aurora Literary Society R. D. Daugherty Myrtle Swift Sims Emmet Clark Frederick Simpkins Conrad Simpson William Helm Squire Broncho Dewdrop Floya Shaw Sammie Pickledale Leo Lintz Elloby Willoby Belloby Ben Heimick Willie Dewdrop Ralph Bunce Lucinda Dewdrop Elizabeth Irwin Bennie Tumbleweed Rapld Zeck Rachel Tumbleweed Minnie Jackson Katie Comfort Martha Porter Beatrice Bobolink Lulu Matthews Susan Topknot Eva Crone Sadie Seafoam Bessie Denison Emelia Grecian Home Sweet Home

Miona stomach tablets promise quick indigestion relief

Advertises Miona stomach tablets to strengthen digestion and cure stomach weakness. Claims to tone up weak stomach muscles and prevent distress after meals. Lemmon's pharmacy offers an absolute guarantee to refund if not cured. a 50 cent box is recommended for quick relief.

Lemmon

Two kinds of doughnuts fresh for Saturday at Johnson's

Local bakery Johnson's announces two varieties of doughnuts fresh for Saturday sales. Patrons can expect a small batch feature and early morning availability.

Johnson's

Sister Dies in California Headline Notice

Mrs. J. G. Moriarty learns of her sister Mrs. Henry Holmes of Los Angeles death. No details yet. Moriarty couple plan to travel tonight to California if remains are not sent home for burial.

J. G. Moriarty Henry Holmes Los Angeles Calif

New Telephone Directory Soon. Urges Early Submissions

Notice to telephone patrons urges immediate action to list names in the forthcoming directory. Also mentions Ruth Benkert Davenport singer to perform Friday at the opera house, a Davenport band concert. Housing ad lists a six room house for rent with land and water features via M. H. Sweet.

Ruth Benkert Davenport Opera Miss Benkert

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