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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1907
Page
4
In Greenville Ohio Jan 17 Sudee J Allwead sentences William Welch to life in the penitentiary for stealing five pounds of corned beef. Welch pleaded guilty admitting entering an inhabited dwelling via a closed porch. The judge notes the statute left no option without jury clemency.
Berlin reports Prince von Buelow the chancellor will address an electoral audience on Saturday in support of the imperial policy. The speech to be given at a banquet will be broadcast nationwide, marking a break with prior etiquette. The move is said to be Kaiser inspired.
A health notice explains most appendicitis victims are constipated. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup cures chronic constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels and restoring natural bowel action. It does not nauseate or gripe and is mild and pleasant to take. Refuse substitutes. Sold by all druggists.
Death announced of Mrs Wesley Moore aged, long invalid, resident of Washington 43 years. Survived by husband and five children including Henry Moore Iowa City and William Moore Chicago. Remains to be brought by 10 am train to city and taken to residence near A M E church. Funeral plans not yet set.
Ongoing meetings attract congregants at the First United Presbyterian and local Methodist churches. Pastors report spirited sermons, prayer sessions, and planned community outreach across the week. Members invite neighbors to join the services and shared activities.
The Rev. M. G. Munn preached on Psalm 119:50 80 urging self examination and return to God. He outlined three steps to repentance think on our ways turn to God's commandments and act quickly to forsake evil habits. The sermon was described as strong and engaging with the session meeting concluding the evening.
The Rev. W. A. Longnecker will lead evening services at the Methodist church this Friday. Churchgoers are invited to attend the sermon and related prayers starting at dusk.
A writer describes a manuscript that has circulated through magazines, toured overseas and back without disaster. The author lists costs of stamps, midnight work, and typing, then plans to have the piece cleaned up by a tailor before another submission.
A note invites the community to join a Christian life teaching session followed by an evening service at 7 30. Everyone is welcome to attend.
The pastor defines religion as threefold: idea of God, relation with God, and conduct toward Him. Notices report a church meeting in Newton with singing, and a Lexington wedding of Byrdie Henderson to Bert E. Booth with a reception at Ezra Gardner home.
The Rev. Mr. Longnecker spoke on truth incarnate in a Methodist church service. He cited salt of the earth and light of the world as central ideas and urged that truth be taken into life to emit light and power. All are invited to afternoon and evening meetings.
Friends in the city received invitations to the wedding of Miss Emma Mozelle Burnell of Newton and Mr. John Valleau Rathbone of Chicago. The ceremony will take place Tuesday evening February 5 at 8 o'clock.
Miss Eunice Ash and Mr. Vern Booth were married last evening at 7 at the Methodist parsonage in Wellman with Rev. J. A. Boatman officiating. The couple will farm and housekeep on a farm two miles north of Wellman after a wedding supper at the groom’s mother's home, following the ceremony.
Mr and Mrs J D McLaughlin hosted a twelve o clock dinner today at their West Main Street residence. Guests included Mr and Mrs W J Hamilton Hugh H McCleery Miss Helen Fulton Miss Mabel Carson of Chicago and the Rev M G Munn of Chariton.
Mrs. Chas Stewart celebrated her twelfth wedding anniversary Tuesday evening with twelve intimate lady friends. Some guests had attended the wedding twelve years ago and two have attended every year except two.
The funeral will be from the residence tomorrow at two in the afternoon with Rev. Elias Handy in charge. Interment follows at Elm Grove cemetery. J. N. Sands traveled to Crawfordsville today for a brief visit with friends, Stuart's Market offers fresh Choice Beef Pork Veal and Mutton daily.
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