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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1903
Page
3
Washington D C January 10 special to The Evening Journal. The forecast calls for snow this afternoon and Sunday with warmer conditions in the east and central portions tonight and colder conditions in the west on Sunday.
About 150 people attended a five cent social at the Epworth League gathering last evening. Revenue from admissions reached 6 20. The program featured a male quartet with Mere Neal Cocklin Mikseh and Gove, papers by Cocklin on Matches and Miss Alice Flake on Pinches, a recitation by Mina Eveline Pratt, songs by S. W. Neal and Nina Isenhart, phonograph music by Frank Webb, a coon song by Fiossie Adams, and sleight of hand by S. S. W. Neal. Officers for the coming year were elected unanimously: Chas Keck president Anna Wells first vice president Edna Young second vice president Er. D. Morrison third vice Ss. W. Neal fourth vice Ida Bailey secretary S. F. Cocklin treasurer Mrs S. J. Cocklin pianist.
Subscriber service advertises subscriptions to any paper or magazine with a call to review a list and mentions splendid club offers.
Local notices promote fountain pens watches and second hand goods from Hobson and Gove and Hugh Teeter stores. Various residents visit, travel or work, including Wtf shoppers, J. D. Daniels, and J. W. Campbell. A chimney fire at Dr Biskamp’s residence triggers a fire alarm. The marriage of C R Hendricks and Hattie Long concludes the update.
Sunday School at 9 a.m. Preaching by the pastor at 11 a.m. Subject Progress. Junior Endeavor 4 p.m. Senior Endeavor 6 p.m. No evening service due to union service in the First M. E. Church.
Sabbath School at 9 45 a m and Christian Union at 5 45 p m with no preaching.
Preaching at 11 a m and 7 50 p m. Class meeting at 12 m. Sunday School at 3 p m. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m.
Communion services will be observed tomorrow at 11 o'clock with preaching by the Rev. Mr. Sawhill of Stanwood for the union service of the Junior and Senior Endeavor. No evening preaching due to the farewell service at the First Methodist church.
Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. Class meeting 10:30 a.m. Sermon by the pastor at 11:00. Junior League 3:30 p.m. Epworth League 5:45 p.m. Farewell service at 7:00 p.m. honoring Rev. J R Logue. All welcome to attend.
Sunday School at 9 30 preaching by the pastor with theme A Trans formed City B Y P U at 6 pm topic Winning Souls No evening preaching due to union farewell service for Rev J R Logue in M EK church
Miss Lucy Wilson entertained the High School teachers and the Senior class at her East Main street home. The decor featured red and white carnations matching the class colors. Progressive Flinch was the main game with Mr. Tom Miller winning a burnt word plaque. A luncheon followed for thirty six guests.
Hotson and Gove advertise top market prices for solid gold and silver in their advertised rates. The notice highlights prompt payment and immediate appraisal for items submitted.
All members are urged to attend Court of Honor Halls next Tuesday for County Court organization. Also Johnson bakery advertises daily bread loaves at 2 for 25 cents and Galf branded cold remedy in every box plus twenty pie varieties for ten cents each.
Mrs. Sarah A. Wright, noted evangelist of Marhall Iowa, will conduct a two week meeting beginning tomorrow at the A. M. E. church. All are cordially invited to attend.
A breezy warning to not miss the comedy Are You A Mason at the Graham tonight. The snippet promises a lighthearted SeRSOT flavor and a lively performance for local audiences.
If a situation is beyond control, worry won’t help but action won’t hurt. When a cold may lead to pneumonia buy Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and use it as directed. There is no danger of pneumonia when it is used. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman.
Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Washington National Bank will be held in the directors room on Tuesday January 1st at 1 oclock a m for the election of seven directors for the current year. All stock holders are requested to be present. J A Young cashier. 7R-2t.
Editor O. H L Downey of Churubusco proclaims Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption as infallible for Coughs Cols and Grip. It claims instant relief and likely cure for pneumonia or consumption with a guarantee on bottles and free trial samples at Stewarts Pharmacy.
Iowa State College offers reduced rates for the Stock and Grain Judging and Dairying courses from January 5 to 11. Return tickets cost one third the full fare. receipts must exist for the paid fare. Stock judging starts January 5 with horses hogs cattle on later dates. evenings cover general agricultural topics.
Reverend Joseph DeForest serves as rector for the first Sunday after Epiphany. Sunday School number 104. Morning prayers and sermon at 11 a.m. Evening prayers and sermon at 7 p.m. The evening services will be conducted by Reverend F. F. Beckerman of Trinity Church Muscatine Iowa.
Tomorrow at 11 o'clock the Church of the Covenanters holds services conducted by Pastor Rev. W. Allen. The sermon topic is How to be Rich Beautiful and Wise.
Corner Jefferson street and town avenue. Regular services at 10 30. Tomorrow's subject Life Golden Text Rev 22 1. Sunday School 9 1. Wednesday 7 30. Public invited. Christian Science services every Sabbath at 11 Aurora Hall Academy building Subject for tomorrow morning Life Golden Text Rev 22 1 and Wednesday evening meeting at 7 30.
Mary E Simpson files in Freasi Sappesa Michigan for divorce from Anothy Simpson a prominent grocer who recently sold out and left for the north. She alleges he demanded a gift and kept the girl from Dec 24 to Jan. The parties are both about 40 and have been prominent in the area. The case seeks removal of property including part of his 100 acres in Gladwin county.
Citizens fear coal shortages as Union Pacific may call militia to protect shipments. Dealers report no coal on hand and Clifton the agent has telegraphed for deliveries amid worsening cold.
In Figin on January 10 typhoid killed a teacher and sickened fifty students. Board of Education president Gr Schneider issued a proclamation urging students to boil drinking water and bring their own cups. Fox River supplies the town water. officials disagree on contamination risk and filter status at the pumping station.
New York January 10 Major General Adna R Chaffee denies a cable report claiming any act or instruction he gave in the Philippines authorized the sale of Waterette Thirty cake at Johnson bakery this evening. The notice reiterates there was no such authorization or intent.
W. 8S. Reister and Son advertise to purchase all poultry at current high prices through March first. Located two blocks north of the square.
Homeseekers Excursion offers tickets on sale first and third Tuesdays monthly. One fare plus two dollars round trip to Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska with fast service and safe road. Tourist trips to Pacific coast via Denver’s Scenic route. land agents offer cheap western land. Colonist tickets available at little more than half one way. For details contact E. G. Fox Washington or Morrell Law, General Passenger Agent, Burlington, Iowa.
Alice Rawson aged 15 daughter of Mr and Mrs A J Rawson died at home yesterday afternoon at 4 o clock She had been an invalid all her life Born October 7 1888 funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock from the Baptist church
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