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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1907
Page
2
Rev. W. J. McCullough of Hopkinton preached twice at the Cov enanter church drawing on Philippians and Romans to urge single purpose and gospel boldness. The sessions featured fervent singing, prayer requests, and nightly Bible readings as readings and preaching continue through the week.
The Rev. A. J. Kempton of Muscatine’s First Baptist Church preached both services in this city while the Rev. George Rogers assisted in a series of meetings. Morning sermon from Isa 66 20 and evening on the pearl of great price emphasized salvation through Christ. Cottage prayer meetings are set for Tuesday at the John Jay home and Thursday at Mrs. John Bryson’s home.
At the Methodist church Sunday a series of meetings began led by Rev. Elias Handy with assistance from Rev. W A Longnecker of Letts who directs afternoon Bible readings. A large chorus choir conducted by Ed Brown of Letts delivered excellent music and Brown, who has toured Europe with a quartet, drew strong praise for his vocal clarity.
J R Blankenship of Beck Tennessee praises Electric Bitters saying they cured his back and kidney trouble after using several bottles. He claims the remedy brought complete relief and recommends it. Sold under guarantee at Stewart's Pharmacy. Rice Sec.
The Washington girls basketball team beat West Liberty High 23 to 17 in a lively Saturday game. Besse Dicken starred for Washington with strong forward play while Mary Steck and Georgia Young contributed solidly as guards and center. The match featured many fouls and tight defense, with a return game expected here soon.
James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut reports severe kidney and bladder issues improved after using Foley's Kidney Cure. He credits five bottles with curing him after failing treatments from physicians and diabetes therapies.
Evangelistic services will be held at First United Presbyterian church each evening this week at 7 30 except Saturday. Everyone is cordially invited to attend these services.
Band boys are ordered to attend a meeting on Wednesday January 16. A member is requested to be present and participate in planning.
Mrs Chas Benz and her son Rex along with Miss Ida Miller depart this morning for Muscatine to spend a few days with their sister Mrs Nellie Smith.
Mrs. Michael Hart wife of the superintendent of cart service in Kingston Jamaica testifies to years of use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs croup and whooping cough. She says she would not be without a bottle and trusts the product. Sold by Cook and Sherman and Stewart's Pharmacy.
Grinnell Iowa January 12 President J H J Main of Iowa College announced a telegram from Dr Albert Shaw confirming a $ fifty thousand endowment gift from Andrew Carnegie. Shaw notes no conditions yet. the college seeks $150,000 more to reach a six hundred thousand goal plus Rackefeller funds totaling ten million with a three hundred thousand additional raise. The Carnegie gift encourages supporters to proceed.
An advertisement claims PAZO Ointment cures itching bleeding and protruding piles in six to fourteen days or a full refund. The offer emphasizes quick relief and money back guarantee.
Rain or shine sale in Washington Iowa features 25 to 30 head of horses aged 2 to 8 years. Farm stock includes driving horses and heavy draft types. Auctioneers Lem Cherry and Chas Brown with H T Reynolds as clerk. Frank Bennett of Moulton IA visiting relatives leaves for West Chester after city stay.
A Washington advertisement touts Vinol a cod liver preparation by Marques and Guatier claiming concentrated body-building elements from fresh cod livers with iron added. It promises better taste than old emulsions, invites mothers and all weak or sick individuals to try Vinol with a money-back guarantee, and notes Cook & Sherman as sole Washington agents.
FASTIDIOUS WOMEN consider Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic a necessity in hygienic care and local treatment of feminine ills. As a wash its cleansing germicidal deodorizing and healing qualities are extraordinary. For sale at Druggists. Sample free. Address The R Paxton Co Boston Mass.
The Columbia lodge of Washington shows deep family involvement with Thomas W. Fowler and four of his sons in the order, plus a grandson and other relatives across the staff. The Vermont Odd Fellows home at Ludlow gains note for philanthropy, while George Dean of Wayne lodge, Detroit, marks fifty-three years in the order and forty-eight attendances at Grand Lodge sessions.
The St Paul Guide urges timely monthly assessments to support widows and orphans, warns of member suspensions harming families, and stresses loyalty. It cites Oregon Reporter on year start lodge activities, weatherproof participation, and the Washington grand lodge paying 1.71 million dollars to widows and orphans.
Great Sachem G F Conner urges deputy leaders to stay active and model discipline, while notes on Alabama reservation progress and rapid expansion of Pennsylvania Red Men. Six hundred thousand fathoms of Wampum are planned for Indiana wigwam. Seminole tribe in Hinton, West Virginia, forms a Red Men cornet band.
L. B. Lockard served as supreme protector of the Knights and Ladies of Honor for eighteen years. The order maintains an emergency fund near half a million dollars, invested in state county and municipal bonds and growing monthly.
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