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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1908
Page
4
A lengthy verse epic by Oscar Fetters unfolds a moral tale of Darius and Helen set against a tyrant king. The lovers defy oppression and crowns, find refuge in forgiveness, and die united after battle, with an eagle and an owl delivering moral observations on power and justice.
A reflective poem fragment describes the eagle and the owl representing two lives. The sage of the wilderness preaches blessed are those persecuted for righteousness. The island remains green as the Linden tree endures while lovers sleep below and people question who truly lives the quiet or the high flying life.
Sabbath school at 9 45 and morning service at 11 invite all. Junior program at 4 and senior at 5 45 precede evening service at 7. Rev W O Fisher is the pastor and invites everyone to attend.
Sabbath school at 9 30 morning worship at 11 junior Endeavor at 4 senior Endeavor at 5 45 evening service at 7 all welcome Rev W R Sawhill pastor.
A class meets at 11 with Sunday school at 2 50. The Rev George D Rogers of the Baptist church will preach at 3 50 in the afternoon. Everyone is invited.
Corner of Towa Avenue and Jefferson Street hosts morning service at 11 with the Golden Text Jesus Christ, faithful witness. Evening meeting at 7 30 Wednesday. A cordial invitation extended to all to attend.
Special services scheduled morning and evening with Rev. Fred Ferry preaching at 11 and 7. A men’s gospel meeting at 2 30 led by Mr Berry. Meetings set each night next week at 7 30 with Mr Huggins singing at all services. Rev G D Rogers is the pastor.
Sabbath school at 940. Morning service at 11. Junior Christian Endeavor at 3. Senior Christian Endeavor at 6. Evening service at 7. Rev. L Db Young, pastor.
The Baptist revival at the church led by Rev Fred Berry drew a full house as he preached on What Can I Do using John 11:39. Music by Mr Huggins opened the service followed by prayer and a focus on spiritual rebirth over ritual alone.
Mrs H F Steck relayed from Mrs Mack Ackley in Palo Alto that Mr Ackley recently had an attack of vertigo but is almost fully recovered. Washington friends are reassured his condition is not as serious as yesterday's report indicated.
Fayette McConnell and his son Harry arrived this morning from Ainsworth and spent the day in the city.
Everette Shearer resigns from the U S Express wagon after long service starting as a driver at 16 then becoming wagon head and clerk. He and his wife plan a move to a new Verdi farm, Arthur Mace to replace him at the office. Washington friends wish them well.
This morning the postoffice received word that an additional clerk position has been approved. Substitute W G Stewart will begin March 1 as the new clerk due to increased work from seed house business and other sizable operations.
In Bloomington Illinois Feb 20 Arnel Vanderhelson sold a $15 lottery ticket for $1 thinking it valueless. He later learned the loss led to despair and drinking. He died in the Peoria county poorhouse. The buyer who kept the ticket now lives in prosperity from the prize money.
Johnstown reports Leroy Adanovsky a tailor, arrested as charged arsonist in Barnesboro blaze that caused about 100000 dollars in damage and killed a woman. Prosecutors allege motive was insurance fraud.
Local news notes Johnsons as the bakery stop for shopping. Dr A J Laird of Ainsworth visited the city as a business caller. Joseph Smith returned to near St Louis after attending his son’s funeral in Hedrick Iowa. Mrs Howard White arrived from West Chester to visit her mother Mrs Schurr. A city band concert on March 6 features a ladies trio of top city talent. Mr and Mrs E D Branch of Omaha left for Chicago after visiting grandmother Mrs E N Wright.
Miss Emma Quinn, station agent at Milton Indiana Big Four, reports a curous freight item in the freight room. A pear shaped device about five inches long and seven or eight inches wide, shell like exterior and a rag filled opening, rattles like powder. It was taken to a safe place and authorities notified for investigation.
Battle Creek reports Alfred Shannon fell face down while clearing snow between snow banks along the Michigan United tracks. His right foot was torn off by the current catching his shoe, and he died in hospital from injuries.
An advertisement claims Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup cures chronic constipation by aiding digestion and stimulating the liver and bowels. It says relief is immediate, the product is pleasant to take, does not nauseate or gripe, and cautions against substitutes. Sold by Lemmon's pharmacy.
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