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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1908

Page

4

Wedding Unites Miss Frankie Beatty and Earl Jackson

Miss Frankie Beatty wed Earl Jackson at the Beatty home northwest of Wellman on a Wednesday noon. The Rev. P. H. Hawk performed the ceremony before about fifty attendees, with Opaline Beatty playing the wedding march and a five course turkey dinner served afterward. The bride wore white Persian frock lace and carried bridal roses. The couple plans to decide their residence soon. guests included family from Wellman and distant relatives from Burn, Bardolph, and Ainsworth.

Chas. Beatty Wellman Nesday Frankie Earl Jackson Opaline Emieen P. H. Hawk L. EK. Neal J. E. Turnipseed W. L. Romine Wil Beatty Nois Is Place Sarah Beatty L. E. Neal Fern Chasker Willisatty Will Beatty Burn Lowa W. Jackson Bardolph Howard Laird Ainsworth

Entertaining Evening for Mr and Mrs McCall

Mr and Mrs W A McCall hosted a sizable gathering at their northwest Fort Worth home. A noon dinner followed by social chat and cordial farewells marked a pleasant afternoon. The Fortnightly club current events section is set to meet Monday at 7 30 PM at the usual place.

Eureka Literary Society Program and Initiations

The Eureka Literary society holds its usual Tuesday program with Edna Webb and Lil Wells initiated into the A. C. Girls club. Guests Ce cils rs and eleven members attended at homes, with refreshments and dancing as part of the initiation. Elizabeth Keener of Kne He Tennessee attended a card party hosted by Miss Lillian Norton with five hundred in entertainment value.

Edna Webb Lil Wells A. C. Girls Club Cecil Elizabeth Keener Kne Tenn Lillian Norton Avenue B

Bible Department Meets Monday at Fort Lily Club

The Bible department of the Fort Lily Club will meet Monday afternoon at 2 30 with Mrs Frank Wilson.

Bible Department The Fortily Club Frank Wilson

County Assessors Hold Preparatory Meeting in Court House

Twenty three assessors in the county gathered with seventeen in attendance to receive instructions and finalize preparations before starting work. County Auditor Casey Myers presided, leading a discussion on assessment points and the creation of a stock average schedule.

Sup Hisors Court House Uacey Myers

Two Young Swindlers Fleeced Iowa Liquor Dealers

In Ottumwa Iowa on January 11 two young swindlers matched around town wending from Wapello Street east past Green Street and back. They passed eight bogus checks totaling 84 dollars payable to Harry Fisher and W B Mason, signed M T Lanning, targeting four liquor dealers and a restaurant keeper.

M. T. Lanning

Stampede in Barnsley Theater Kills Sixteen People

A crowded theater stampede in Barnsley England results in sixteen deaths including children. Officials report there was no fire and the disaster stemmed from frantic efforts to exit the building.

Barnsley York England The Evening Journal

Young Men Return Home From Work in Suspected Incident

The two young men, aged about 23 to 25, were walking home from work when an incident occurred. Details remain unclear as investigators review surrounding evidence and statements.

Monmouth College Receives $5000 Gift for Rebuilding Fund

McMichael reports a generous donation from James Patten of Chicago totaling 12500 to Monmouth College. Patten, a longtime admirer with familial ties to the Somonauk area, previously funded the Carnegie building and an annuity for the college.

Mafiliduth, Jr Johnpr T. J. McMichael Monmouth College James \. Patten Board of Trade Chicago Patten Carnegie Doctor McMichael Jim Somonauk Old United Presterian Congregation Monmouth

Council Bluffs Club backs Des Moines plan for city government

The Council Bluffs Commercial club unanimously endorsed the Des Moines plan of municipal government at a Wednesday night meeting. The president will appoint a five member committee to explain the plan. Mayor Macre spoke in favor of a trial. Ernest E. Hart Senator C. G. Saunders and Victor E. Bender endorsed the movement.

Council Bluffs Iowa Ernest E. Hart C. G. Saunders Victor E. Bender

Rev T J Allen to speak on Hebrews in Covenanter church

The Rev T J Allen of Pennsylvania will present exhibitions on the camp court and tabernacle of the Hebrews at 8 o clock Monday January 13 in the Covenanter church. An another session on Solomon Herod temples and priestly robes will follow on Tuesday. No admission fee but a silver offering will be taken. All are invited to see altars laver brazed sea on the twelve oxen golden candlestick ark of the covenant breastplate and ephod.

T. J. Allen Pennsylvania Covenanter Church The Hebrews Solomon's

Sunday meetings boost Muscatine church membership

In Muscatine Iowa on January 11 about 1180 new members are reported as direct results of Sunday gatherings. Many more have yet to join, indicating the total will rise as incomplete counts continue.

Muscatine Iowa

Woot Sawed Telephone No 777 Orders Attended To

An ad notes that all persons wanting woot sawed telephone No 777 should place orders. It states all orders are promptly attended to and is signed by 80 7b Frank McClean.

Frank McClean

Local visitors and shoppers pass through the city

Mrs Harrie Horne spent yesterday visiting relatives at Eldon. Mr and Mrs Roy Quinn of near Riverside were city visitors today. Mrs John Cunningham of Crawfordsville shopped in the city. Miss Elizabeth Peck of Pleasant Plain visited friends. Mrs John Welte and Mrs Anthony Eglin were callers from Richmond. Mr and Mrs Tom Randall arrived from Haskins and shopped. Mrs Tom Schulty of Lexington shopped in the city and planned to visit the Randall home in Haskins over Sunday.

Harrie Horne Eldon Roy Quinn Near Riverside John Cunningham Crawfordsville Elizabeth Peck Pleasant Plain John Welte Anthony Eglin Richmond Tom Randall Haskins Tom Schulty Lexington

Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Safe Grippe Relief

Advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for la grippe coughs that may lead to pneumonia. Claims the product stops coughing, heals lungs, and prevents serious outcomes, noting it contains no harmful drugs and comes in a yellow package while warning against substitutes.

Local Visitors and Shoppers Reported in Richland

Fred Spalding of Ainsworth and Marion Wells from West Chester visited the city today. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Boyer near West Chester called at the D. A. Boyer home. Julia Harvey and Clyce Singelman from near Wellman were shopping yesterday. Beatrice and Ina Murphy arrived from Crawfordsville to spend the day. John H. Clifford of U S Express inspected the local office. Mary and Jeannette Lemsey of Washington visited relatives last week and will graduate in 1909.

Fred Spalding Ainsworth Marion Wells West Chester Walter Boyer D. A U. S. Express Mary and Jeannette Lemsey Washington Washington High School

Bucklen's Arica Salve Proven Effective by Clinton User

Mr. E. B. Chamberlain of Clinton Main says Bucklen's Arica Salve “does the business” and uses it for piles chapped hands and an old sore healed without a scar. Stewart's Pharmacy advertises the salve for 26 cents.

E. B. Chamberlain Clinton, Main Bucklen Stewart's

World's Great Show Excels In All Around Live Stock Display

The eighth international show drew vast attendance and a $7 000 000 value in pure bred stock. About 1 300 cattle 700 horses 1 200 sheep and nearly 400 fat swine competed with 800 000 visitors from outside Chicago viewing the displays. Notable was Shorthorn calf Roan King from Canada winning grand championship, Defender repeating as prior fat ring champion, and Ohio Crown leading the Shorthorn breed.

Orange Judd Chicago International Canada Durne Old Country Smithfield James Dunne Ohio

Merine Ram Champion Noted in Class A

National Stockman notes R. D. Williamson’s Merine ram as a champion in Class A, highlighting its whockly type.

R. D. Williamson National Stockman

Dairymen Aid and Dairy Work Report Across States

The Dairyman notes state aid totals for dairymen with Wisconsin at 3000, Minnesota 1600, Illinois 1500, Ohio 850, Michigan 500, Indiana 500. It covers dairy work including 9 men aiding southern dairymen, record gains from 16 herds, pasteurized cream making butter, moisture testing method, labs at Albert Lea, inspections of 916 dairies with average 45/100, and 500–600 creameries showing lax methods costing up to 5 million yearly. Ohio dairy meeting set for Feb 12 14 with premiums and calves from Jersey and Alta Jersey herds. Demand for dairy cows abroad and domestically outstrips supply for years.

Wisconsin Minnesota Illinois Ohio Michigan Indiana Department of Agriculture Albert Lea Washington Ohio Dairy Meeting Columbus D. H. Olds Springfield C. A. Pontius Canton

Churches Weekly Services Schedule Invites Congregants

Sabbath school at 0 45 and morning services starting at 11 00. Junior program at 4 00 and Senior at 5 45 with an evening service at 7 00. All are invited to worship led by Rev W Fisher, pastor.

W. ©. Fisher

Sabbath Services and Endevor Schedule at Local Church

Morning public service at 11 o clock with Sabbath school at 9 30 Junior Endeavor at 4 and Senior Endeavor at 5 45 Evening service at 7 Rev W R Sawhill is the pastor Everyone is invited to attend.

W. R. Sawhill

First Presbyterian Sunday Schedule and Pastor Relays

Sabbath school at 9 40 morning service 1 Junior Endeavor at 3 Senior Endeavor at 6 evening service at 7 Rev L D Young pastor.

Rev. L. D. Young

First Baptist Service Schedule with Messiah Music

Public worship at 11 and 7. Sunday school at 9. B Y P U at 6. Junior at . Evening features special music from the Messiah. Rev. G J Rogers is pastor.

G. J. Rogers

Preaching Services and Sunday School Announcement

Rev. B. R. Penn, pastor, invites all to preaching at 11 and 7 and Sunday school at 2 30. Cordial invitation extended to the community.

B. R. Penn

First Church of Christ Scientist Service Schedule

Corner of town and Jefferson street hosts morning service at 11 on subject Sacrament. Golden text quotes John 6 32 33 My father giveth you the true bread from heaven. Bread of God. Wednesday evening meeting at 7 30. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend these services.

Town Jefferson Streets

Methodist Episcopal Church Weekly Schedule

Sunday school at 9 30 in the morning and class meeting at 10 30. Public service with sermon by the pastor at 11. Junior League at 3 30 addressed by Miss Ina Ingersoll, state Junior League superintendent. Epworth League at 5 45. Evening service at 7 led by Rev U B Smith.

Ina Ingersoll Epworth League Smith

Church of Covenanters Service Schedule

Sabbath school begins at 9 50 with a morning service at 11 The Christian Endeavor meets at 6 and the evening service follows at 7 The Rev T J Allen of Beaver Falls Pennsylvania preaches at the morning service

Christian Endeavor T. J. Allen Beaver Falls

Norton to Sing Messiah Selections at Baptist Church

Tomorrow evening at the Baptist Church Mrs. D. J. Norton will perform three Messiah pieces including He Shall Feed His Flock Come Unto Me and I Know That My Redeemer Liveth with piano accompaniment by Miss Long and Miss Latchem assisting.

the Baptist Church D. J. Norton Miss Long Miss Latchem

Johnson's advert offers fresh treats this evening

Dr A J Laird from Ailsworth visited in the city yesterday. Lloyd Maxwell returned to Havre after a week of school here. T Y Wickham Sr of Ainsworth visited Dr E T Wickham's home. Florence and Lillian Crone arrived from Keota and West Chester to spend Sunday after a week of schooling. Price Davis passed through to Cotter from Boone where he worked on a steam shovel. Anna Harp of Washington returned home after shopping in Muscatine aboard the Firefly.

Johnson's Viena A. J. Laird Ailsworth Lloyd Maxwell Havre T. Y. Wickhham, Sr Ainsworth E. T. Wickham Florence Lillian Crone Keota West Chester Price Davis Cotter Boone Iowa Anna Harp Washington Muscatine

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