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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1907
Page
4
J H Dawson of Washington and Ima Rich of this place were married at the bride’s mother’s home with Rev E G Beyer officiating. Only close family attended the ceremony and feast, after which the couple began housekeeping on a farm six miles northwest of Washington.
The Bryant section of the literary department of the Fortnightly club will meet with Mrs Harwood on Monday afternoon at 2 30.
Wallace Carson entertained several companions at his east Washington home last evening. Present were Mery Harper, Roy Harper, Hoy McElhinney, Chariie Denison, and Frank Chilcote.
Miss Mildred Shoemaker received a very pleasant surprise at her south Washington residence last evening. The gathering featured party games as the main entertainment and light refreshments were served to about twenty guests.
A day of welcome guests and stories marked David Donaldson's 84th birthday at his West Madison street home. Old friends A. J. Smith John Mauthe Robert Taylor John Mc Clelland and A. W. McCausland attended. noon dinner was served and the afternoon was social. Lady fingers from Johnson's bakery noted.
The Bible study department of the Fortnightly club will meet with Mrs. Frank Wilson Monday afternoon at 2 30. The Blue Belles were entertained last evening at Miss Beula Coffman s home. Various games were played and a good time is reported by all. Light refreshments were served by the hostess.
Miss Mabel Crawford entertains a chamber of friends this evening at a six o clock dinner at her home on East Washington street.
Last night regular installation at Washington Rebekah Lodge No 452 with district deputy Sister Minnie Struble present. Officers named include Josie Schneider noble grand Dora Zeigler vice grand Mary McConahey secretary Mary Adams treasurer Sadie Minick warden Lou Huskins chaplain Emma Lobhrer inside guardian W A Smith outside guardian Anna Kloadek conductor Geo Schneider R S to N G Mamie Teas S A to N G Lizzie Anderson R S to V Mrs 8S B Williams L S to V G.
Martin Swift Sr remains in very serious condition with weakening health and feared to have only a short time to live. Mrs A B Davis has returned home near Crawfordsville after a brief visit to the city.
It is now eleven years since I had which Darrow escape from consumption writes Floyd, a leading business man in Kershaw. I had run down to 135 pounds with constant coughing day and night. I began taking Dr. King's New Discovery for six months, and my cough and lung trouble were gone, restoring my weight to 170 pounds. Thousands healed yearly. Guaranteed at Stewart's pharmacy. 50c and 1.00. Trial bottle free.
At New Year's Eve the Academy of Wates hosted Amelia Grecian led program with Eva Beard a vocal solo Miss Parrish and Grecian instrumental duet Miss Peck Darbyshire a vocal duet and more. After midnight Prof Daugherty spoke of resolutions and guests dispersed.
Mrs Sig Schnoebelen appears on the Rick list while Dr Kerr travels on Keo la business. Dozens of residents including Mrs I B Rabenold John Opel James Black and Sam Miller are in and out of the city for shopping business or to visit ill relatives.
New York January 5 R G Dun & Co Weekly Review notes the year begins with bright business prospects and balanced inventories. West reports less lull during holidays as bargain sales clear remaining supplies. leading industries run full, with large contracts and steady railway demand. North Western flour mills complain of shipments delays, export trade limited by slow grain movement to seaboard. Steel contracts rise, pig iron prices near 1900 levels, finished goods remain lower though prompt delivery premiums distort comparisons.
Washington Jan 5 The omnibus claims bill carrying appropriations for Bowman and Tucker act claims and other ware claims with favorable committee reports sat in the house for nearly five hours but advanced little before adjournment until Monday. The House cut $520000 in French spoliation claims. The Senate was not in session.
Official Gazette reports confiscation of Kukome printed in Berkeley California and its circulation in Japan forbidden. The issue urged assassination of the Japanese Emperor and President Roosevelt.
First U P Sabbath school at 9:45 moving service at 11 Junior class at 4 senior at 5 45 evening service at 7 Rev Mills Taylor will occupy the pulpit in the evening
Sunday schedule lists events: Sunday school at :30, class meeting at 10 30, morning service at 11, Junior League at 4, Epworth League at 5 45, evening service at 7.
Corner of Towa Avenue and Jefferson Street hosts morning service at 11 with subject Life and the golden text I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly John 10 10. Wednesday evening meeting at 7 30 All are cordially invited to attend these services.
Rev. William Robb of Morning Sun will conduct the services at 7 PM at the Covenanter church. Sunday school starts at 9 50 AM and Christian Endeavor at 5 45 PM.
The notice outlines a Sabbath schedule with 9:30 morning Sabbath school, 11 o clock morning public service, ordination and installation of elders-elect during the service, Junior Endeavor at 4:30, Senior Endeavor at 5:45, and an 7 o clock evening service on the topic God's Call to His People. All are invited to attend all services.
Sabbath school at 9 40 morning service at 11 Junior Endeavor at 3 30 Senior Endeavor at 6 evening service at 7 listed for the day.
The morning service includes preaching by the pastor and the ordinance of the Lord's Supper at its close. An evangelistic service follows in the evening. Bible study and youth activities continue with B Y P U at 6. All are invited. seats free.
J R Blankenship of Beck Tennessee claims Electric Bitters cured his back and kidney distress after several bottles. The remedy is sold under guarantee at Stewart's Pharmacy for 50 cents.
George McClean has spent two weeks on a sanitary map of Washington for Iowa State College. A fellow Ames student will join Monday and they will finish in about five weeks. Students in other Iowa cities work toward a published book with completed maps. The study includes testing water from 200 wells with samples sent to Ames for analysis and reporting.
One of the worst features of a kidney trouble is that it is an insidious disease and before the victim realizes his danger he may have a fatal malady. Take Foley's Kidney Cure at the first sign of trouble as it corrects irregularities and prevents Bright's disease and diabetes. Sold by all druggists.
Local items report H B E McCollum and wife arriving from Kansas City after a pleasant trip with weather better here. Harry Ward, formerly with Mrs Miller at the New York store, will start with Snoutfer Hughes & Co. in the new store on the 4th instant. Also a brief health tip promotes Bucklens Arnica Salve for chilblains and skin troubles, available at Stewart's pharmacy for 25 cents.
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