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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1920
Page
3
Promises a durable Norwalk reinforced cement burial vault that keeps out water air vermin and roots. Claims long lasting embalming casket silk lining bright plates and handles, costs similar to inferior vaults. Encourages inquiry before a death occurs. Manufactured by
Court schedules show no jury cases likely this term as jurors are told not to report next Monday. One trial postponed due to attorney illness. grand jury remains in session. Several naturalizations granted. numerous non jury and title actions set, with various defendants ordered to plead and guardians appointed where needed.
Old psychologies claim habit formation works for good or bad. Begin saving now to have a nice year end savings account. Saturday or Monday are suggested days to join the Christmas Savings Club at the Washington National Bank.
The Evening Journal of Washington County publishes news from the county seat and surrounding towns. Local updates cover city council actions, school board decisions, sports scores, and community events with a focus on countywide happenings.
Dr. Franklin W. Swift urged full hearted seeking of God at the Baptist church last night. He warned against half hearted prayers and false or double hearts and urged repentance and complete turning to the Lord. He described forgiveness as God burying offences and erasing past sins. Prayer meetings Saturday are planned in several ward homes.
Six young ladies fresh from overseas entertain our soldiers in France and Germany perform at the high school auditorium next Monday at 8 15 PM. The program features orchestra music vocal solos and readings led by Beulah Truitt with support from Washington Improvement League efforts.
Mrs W J Taylor travels to Ti a cning to visit her daughter accompanied by Mrs Paul and Mrs Harvey.
The Mother's Club hosts a card party at Mrs L A Jones home Friday evening. The Methodist Sunday school orchestra rehearses Friday at 7 00 in the chapel senior choir at 8 00. Fortnightly Club invites members to a Miss Callon demonstration January 13 at 8 00 High School auditorium bring a question for the box. Second United Presbyterian general prayer meeting tonight at 7 30 marking the cottage series culminating next week.
Albert M Huff Post United Spanish War Veteran will hold a meeting Tuesday evening January 13 at the G A R Hall in the courthouse. All members and prospective members urged to attend due to important business. W A Harper Commander Sota
The Cyrus Chapter No. 13 Royal Arch Masons holds a regular conclave this Friday evening January 9 with a large number of petitions to be acted on. Companions are urged to attend. Harold T. Carris H P.
For sale 130 acres within city limits with fair improvements and diverse land types including meadow pasture and farm land. Prices shown include 10000 for the land and 6750 for a modern 7 room house with utilities and garage near hospital street. Also 3500 for another 7 room house with electric lights gas and a barn. We offer town lots residences and farms.
Rev A E Anderson pastor of Katona Baptist Church was ordained in a ceremony at the Katona church with seven Baptist churches and Dr G P Mitchell in attendance. He is a Moody Bible Institute graduate starting his first pastorate. Services canceled Sunday due to local illness. sermon topics listed for an opticon program.
Ainsworth M. Ef. holds Sunday school at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m with a sermon The Highlanders Psalm Epworth League at 6 30 p m preaching at 7 30 p m and The Tragedy of a Full Stomach A Bible study and prayer meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m The Queen Esther Circle meets Saturday at 2 20 p m at Miss Elsie Richards home Leader Miss Mabel Wheeler The pastor announces Sunday evening sermons starting January 18 The Tragedy of an Armless Hand Illustrated sermon North Africa and the Crescent The Tragedy of Taking One's Own Medicine Illustrated Life of Lincoln and stereopticon slides
A traveling salesman praises Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for indigestion gastritis and stomach trouble. He claims three percent weekly doses relieve symptoms and notes others were helped. The ad promises one dose proves it or money back with Lemmon's Pharmacy listed.
Harold Hays, the butter maker, urges readers to voice opinions on Washington Butter. He states the company relies on public feedback to identify faults and improve quality, inviting both praise and critique from customers for the benefit of the entire operation.
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