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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1906

Page

5

Local notices and errands from a small Iowa city

Community brief notes include a vendor ad for worm powder, bread and ten cent cakes, and several residents traveling or visiting. M L Miller of Ainsworth visits, D E Cocklin recovers from illness, Emma Buxbaum and Ethel McCreedy depart to teach, Mrs J S Crabb returns home to New London, and Mrs M P Carlock travels to Bloomington Ill with updates on Mrs Applegate’s health.

Iowa New London J. K. Kunath Ethel McCreedy Red Oak M. P. Carlock Bloomington Ill J. W. Applegate

The Day Where The People Go Report

A compact notice highlights daily life events with accidents deaths births and marriages reported promptly by local news gatherers. The item emphasizes timely updates on community happenings and personal milestones.

Rural Route Two News Highlights from Cedar to Eureka

Mr and Mrs Fred Cannon visited relatives in Cedar Iowa returning Monday. Elder Thorne preached at Eureka and held communion. Archie Cannon Howard Beens blossom and Robert Buntenbach attend Washington Academy. Chris Hornung sold a fine horse to Charles Mills for 225. Sam Watts death prompts Davenport trip. funeral in Washington. Eureka scholars and friends celebrated Lester Beenblossom's 15th birthday with party at Wilber Beenblossom home. Snow drifts delayed mail arrivals.

Fred Cannon Cedar Iowa Elder Thorne Eureka Archie Cannon Howard Beenblossom Robert Buntenbach Washington Academy Chris Hornung Charles Mills Richland Chris Thomas Waters Davenport Sam Washington Eureka School Emma Hays Lester Beenblossom Wilber Beenblossom Lester E. R. Lins T. R. Beenblossom

Local Sagas and Socials in Harvey Iowa Visit Notes

Miss Oliva Neiswanger departed yesterday for a relatives visit in Harvey Iowa. Miss Martha Walker was a passenger for Washington last evening. Miss Ruth Gotthold hosted a group of young friends for games and light refreshments. Miss Alma Sharp returned home to Keota last evening. J W Martin was kicked on the right hip by a mule while working. no bones broken but he is very lame. Miss Bessie White visits Burlington relatives. Mr and Mrs David Peterson returned from Woodhull Illinois. The post office moved into the new building last evening.

Oliva Neiswanger Harvey Iowa Martha Walker Washington Ruth Gotthold Asi Alma Sharp Keota J. W. Martin Bessie White Burlington David Peterson Woodhull

Rev Thorne Preaches at Bethel with Quarterly Meeting

Jan 5 report notes Rev Thorne will preach at Bethel this evening and tomorrow evening with a quarterly meeting Sunday. M Sadler and son return from Greene county visit. Mrs Wells Smith and Skinner return from Wright county trip.

Thorne Bethel M. Sadler and Son Greene County R. Wells J. D. Smith Skinner Wright County

Local residents and business moves noted in Haskins report

Harry Bishop and wife from north of Washington visit D. E. Hethcote. Elsie Schneider Jessie Wiley and Carol Forgey of Washington visit Verne Mathers. Laura and Pearl Foster travel to Washington Friday morning. Charles Foster rents the hardware building and plans a grocery stock at the town.

Harry Bishop North of Washington D. E. Hethcote Elsie Schneider Jessie Wiley Carol Forgey Washington Verne Mathers Laura Pearl Foster Charles Foster

Rev Voorhies Expected Home From Indiana Vacation

Reverend Voorhies is due back Friday morning after a ten day vacation with friends in Franklin Indiana.

Voorhies Franklin Ind

Misses Goodspeed and Bishop Return to Chicago

The Misses Cora Goodspeed and Kate Bishop returned to Chicago today after holiday visits at their homes. Munro and Lewis shipped two car loads of stock from here and two from Titus today. G. C. Meyers delivered a car load of hogs from Dutch Creek.

Cora Goodspeed Kate Bishop Chicago Munro & Lewis Titus G. C. Meyers Dutch Creek

Presbyterian church holds week of special meetings

Rev. E G Beyer, who has assisted in the special meetings, returned to Brigh ton this morning. Rev. W B McLeod of Winfield will assist Rev J S Cotton next week. Henry McCoy and Henry Crooks are Washington visitors. Samuel White bought a new piano for his daughter. Rev Lloyd Tennant returned from Winfield where he assisted in special meetings.

E. G. Beyer Presbyterian Church Brighton Henry McCoy Washington Lloyd Tennant Winfield Henry Crooks Samuel White W. B. McLeod J. S. Cotton The

Local residents and visitors note in town and area

Jan 5 notes from Kinross to Keota include Prof Wagner and Mrs Wagner returning home from the Neal residence, Jennie Sellers visiting McCoy, auctioneer Thos Hendrickson handling George Haines sale, Haines off to California Jan 10, Ed McCaulley visiting Clarke Eckerman, Rolla Bradford here for Town Mutual, Rev and Mrs Thompson announce New Year daughter, Deharrport bound for Winfield, Scott Rogers hosts Sunday school, Chas Yeager back to Keota, Rev W C Robertson to preach at United Presbyterian.

W. J. Wagner Kinross Marion Neal F. E. Young Washington Jennie Sellers Henry McCoy Wapello Thos. Hendrickson Junction Geo. Haines Robert Deharrport Winfield Scott Rogers Chas. Yeager Keota W. C. Robertson United Presbyterian Church

County Recorder Proves Strong Annual Report

County Recorder J. S. Wilson filed his annual report with the County Auditor showing strong figures. He notes fees totaling about 100 over the salary and reports on instruments filed with several itemized amounts. The miscellaneous entries include several small sums and a few larger totals.

J. S. Wilson

May Live 100 Years Says Mrs. Jennie Duncan

Haynesville Missouri resident Mrs. Jennie Duncan now 70 years old claims Electric Bitters cured her chronic dyspepsia of 20 years. She says the medicine restored her health and vigor, with benefits to stomach liver blood and general debility. Sold with guarantee at J H Stewarts Drug Store for 50 cents.

Jennie Duncan Haynesville J. H. Stewart

HURCHES FIRST PRESBYTERIAN SCHEDULE SUMMARY

Sabbath school at 0:40 morning service at 11 junior Endeavor at 3 Y P P SCC B at 6 consecration meeting reception of members evening service at 7.

Sabbath church schedule with services listed

Sabbath school at 9 45 morning preaching service at it Young peoples meeting at 5 45 There is no evening service or program listed

Young Peoples’ Meeting

Sunday church schedule and youth activities

Sunday school at 9 50 morning worship at 11 The Minister of Christ Junior at 3 B Y P U at 6 leader Frank Neal subject Laying Foundations for 1906 Evening worship at 7.

Minister of Christ Frank Neal

Divine worship schedule at the Covenanters church

Tomorrow services at 1la. m and 7p. m include Sabbath school at 9:50 a. m. and Christian Endeavor at 4 p. m.

Church of the Covenanters Christian Endeavor

Services at Living Lake Church Schedule

A church notice lists a Sabbath service at 2 30 p m and Sabbath school at 11 15 p m with timing details.

Living Lake

Sunday church services and union prayer meeting schedule

Sunday school at 9 15. Classes at 10 30. Morning service at 11 with preaching by the pastor. Junior league at 5 30. Special service invited for all. Epworth League at 5 45. Evening service at 7. Week of prayer next week with daily services except Wednesday. Wednesday evening union service at First U P Church led by Rev Ellas Handy.

Epworth League U. P

Corner of Iowa and Jefferson Streets Service Times

Sabbath school at 9 15 morning service at 11 with the subject Truth golden text Psalm 31 5 Wednesday evening meeting at 7 30 cordial invitation extended to all to attend these services

Iowa Jefferson Streets

First Sunday Epiphany Church Schedule

A parish schedule lists Sunday school at 10 and evening prayer with a sermon at 7.

Sabbath Services Schedule At Local Church

The notice lists Sabbath school at 9 30 morning worship at 11 and Evening service at 7 with additional services at the usual hours for the week.

Funeral for John Dittmer Held at Miller Parlors

The body of the late John Dittmer arrived from Waterville Washington and a funeral service was held this afternoon at 1 30 in Miller undertaking parlors conducted by Rev Mr Handy. Interment followed in the city cemetery.

John Dittmer Watervile Washington Miller Undertaking Mr. Handy City

Evening installation and initiations for Masonic group

Monday evening new officers to be installed. Several applications for membership will be presented. Two candidates to be initiated followed by refreshments. Members urged to attend promptly at o clock. J. A. Work M of A.

J. A. Work M. of A

W. R. C. installs new officers in afternoon ceremony

At 2 50 this afternoon the W. R. C. installed their new officers in the presence of invited guests. An interesting program followed with light refreshments. Officers installed include President Alma Thomas and senior vice president Maggie Robertson.

Alma Thomas Maggie Robertson Minnie Brown Arminda Wiley May Ward Rachel Riley Laveria Stewart Kate McClean Nora Bryson Hattie Thomas A. A. Sandy

How the Other Half Lives Bucklen Arnica Salve Ad

The ad proclaims Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures cuts wounds burns and skin eruptions and includes a Springfield Illinois testimonial from Mrs. Grant Shy at 1130 EE Reynolds St. It notes guaranteed availability from J Nl Stewart Druggist at 25 cents.

Grant Shy Reynolds St Springfield J. Nl. Stewart

Fairfield Seeks Sunday Meetings and Chautauqua Funding

Fairfield aims to secure Rev. William A Sunday for a year long series of meetings and proposes re subscribing Fairfield Chautauqua stock to fund the Sunday gatherings. The plan envisions the big tabernacle becoming property of the Chautauqua association to ensure a permanent home. Ground may be sought from the city waterworks for the project.

Fairfield William A Fairfield Chautauqua Big Tabernacle Chautauqua Association

Hair Work Offered by Mrs Warnock on North 7th Ave

Advertisement offers hair work services by Mrs James Warnock at 110 North 7th Ave. It mentions switches made from combings or cut hair and switches cleaned and invites calls.

James Warnock North 7Th Ave

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