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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1905
Page
4
The coroner's jury ruled Christian Womelsdorf died from a blow to the head by an unknown assailant. Dan Shepard testified and was released, leaving the case open as investigators pursue leads amid whispers the widow knows more. Police still seek answers in the Brighton area.
Regular services are held Sundays at 10 30 a m with Sunday School at 9 15 a m A Wednesday gathering occurs at 7 30 p m Located one half block south of the post office All are warmly invited to attend
The notice lists church activities for Epiphany period including Sabbath School at 9:40, morning service 11:00, Junior Endeavor 3:30, Senior Endeavor 6:00, evening service 7:00, and a public invitation to Trinity. It also notes Epiphany Jan 6, First Sunday after Epiphany with morning and evening prayers at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., plus Sunday School at 10 a.m.
The church lists Sunday activities starting with Sunday School at 0:30 and class meetings at 10:30. Morning service at 11:00 features preaching by the pastor followed by Junior League at 3:30 and Epworth League at 5:40. Evening service begins at 7:00 with a cordial welcome to all.
The notice lists church services: Eureka at 10 a.m. Sunday School and 7 p.m. evangelistic service, last in the series. Plains at 10 a.m. Sunday School and 11 a.m. preaching by the pastor J. F. Robertson. Everyone is invited.
Bible School service at 9 30 a m. Preaching at 11 a m. Junior B Y P U at 4 p m. Senior B Y P U at 6 p m. Preaching at 7 p m. You are invited to worship with us.
Services tomorrow at 11 a.m. led by Rev W. Allen. Sabbath School at 9 50 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 5 45 p.m.
Mrs. Cora Walker of Porterville California endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best for colds claiming rapid cure prevention of pneumonia and pleasant safe use. Stewart's Pharmacy at Sherman sells the product.
A county assessors meeting in Washington County convened this afternoon at the Supervisors office with about twenty city and township assessors present. A. J. Rawson of Kalona chaired as laws on census and duties were reviewed. heavy workload anticipated this year.
A Kansas City Times anecdote recounts a bride who believes in Wil Power and wills her husband to return. She senses his arrival and kisses the approaching man, only to discover she kissed the hired fiance. The tale ends with the moral that eyesight is often more reliable than the mind.
The article describes a historical Indian practice where a baby’s mouth is covered with hair and nostrils closed briefly to quiet crying. After breath is restored, if crying resumes the child endures another semisuffocation cycle until it learns silence.
A cigar manufacturer argues that a dry cigar yields a better smoke than one kept damp. He notes that overly damp cigars cause poor burn and taste, while very dry cigars irritate with dust. He favors a medium balance but would still choose a dry cigar for quality.
Brighton January 7 The funeral of Christian Womelsdorf, victim of Thursday evening’s tragedy near Brighton, will be held Sunday afternoon from the residence with interment in the Lutheran cemetery. The death remains unsolved with two suspects: Daniel Shepard of Washington and the widow. Some say evidence places Shepard near the vicinity, though he testifies he was in Brighton. Mrs Womelsdorf recalls a German reply to a warning about the dog, a language Shepard does not speak. The ax was found back in its corner after the murder. The case is under careful study and officers seek a solid chain of evidence.
Sabbath Observance in Washington notes heavy social season as Senator Depew remains in the capital for six more years. Discussion on canal subsidies wavers. speculation grows on an extra session and impeachment trial of Judge Swayne shaping timing of legislation and appropriations.
The notice announces Charles Darby Shire as carrier for Rural Route Number 2 with his brother Grant as substitute, replacing Mrs. Schockley who previously carried the route. Also mention of T. J. Harvey’s return to the city after illness and a renewal of business at the Washington Nursery selling thousands of trees to reduce surplus stock with low prices and invitation to write for prices.
One lot of women’s coats, both long and short in all colors, offered at five dollars. These coats previously sold as high as twenty dollars, with buyers selecting from remaining stock.
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