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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1907

Page

4

Evening Service at First Church Sermon by Rev Bailey

The Rev Mr Bailey preached on Where are thou from the text The Lord God called unto Adam dividing the audience into three classes the Christian the backslider and the unbeliever He made a personal application The Second United Presbyterian joined in the service with Rev W R Sawhill and Rev John Ferguson of Buffalo in the pulpit Mrs Lettie Menary arrived from Joliet for several months T Smith traveled west this morning

Mr. Bailey Adam Second United Presbyterian First Church W. R. Sawhill John Ferguson Buffalo, N. Y Lettie Menary Joliet, Jr T. Smith

Longtime South Washington couple marks 467th wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs A H Guzeman celebrate 467 years of marriage in their home city. Born in May nine decades apart, they wed Jan 21 1840 in Grandville Va. Nine children survive: Will in Colorado Springs Elza near here Joe in Colorado Springs Mrs James Fitzwater Providence Rhode Island James in Iowa City Mrs J H McMurray Grinnell Mrs G W Heiderman Grand Junction and Charles at home.

A. H. Guzeman South Washington Guzeman Will Guzeman Colorado Springs Elza Guzeman Joe Guzeman James Fitzwater West Chester T. P. Smith Providence R. I James Guzeman Iowa City J. H. McMurray Grinnell G. W. Heiderman Grand Junction Charles Guzeman

Birthday Celebration and Local Social News

Harold Ross celebrated his tenth birthday with about twenty five schoolmates who gave him a signet ring. A birthday cake with ten candies lit by lighted canes accompanied games and refreshments provided by Mrs. Silas Ross and Mrs. Harry Ross. The week’s social notes mention a Twentieth Century Reading circle meeting at Miss Bebie Smith’s home and a thimble bee hosted by Mrs. C. C. Lewis for Mrs. R. P. Lewis and Miss Lewis of Washington Iowa. Out of town guests from Portland Ore gon Los Angeles El Paso and Washington Iowa attended the gatherings.

Harold Ross Harold Silas Ross Harry Ross Bebie Smith J. H. Lewis C. C. Lewis J. W. Lewis R. P. Lewis Miss Lewis Washington Iowa Mary E. Thorne Sally Jennings Portland Oregon Eskridge Los Angeles Brady el Paso Lewis Carlsbad Argus

Sunday Morning Fire Destroys John Jay Residence

A north Washington blaze at the John Jay home caused almost total loss. Firefighters arrived around 10 am and saved the building from collapse though contents and clothing were destroyed. Mr and Mrs Jay and daughters Clare and Belle face displacement with about 2500 dollars in damage and 1500 dollars insured.

North Washington John Jay Jake Bishop Green Squires Mrs. Jay Clare Belle Mr. Jay Mr. Bishop

Mrs J D Finney Hosts Dinner For Mrs Fred Stewart

Mrs. J. D. Finney entertained at a six o'clock dinner Saturday evening in honor of Mrs. Fred Stewart of Keota.

J. D. Finney Fred Stewart Keota

Fortnightly Club Meets With Miss Vira Kilgore

The current events section of the Fortnightly club will meet this evening with Miss Vira Kilgore at her residence to discuss upcoming topics and activities.

Vira Kilgore

Taffy Pull At Miss Denison Home In South Washington

The A 5 B C club was entertained Friday evening at a taffy pull held at Miss Alice Denison's south Washington home.

Alice Denison South Washington

Notice, K of P Work in the First Rank Tonight

Miss Lillian Stewart returned to Richland after visiting Miss Violet Jones. F. H. Smith, C. C. Full attendance requested as the Knights of Pythias hold work in the first rank tonight.

F. H. Smith C. C Lillian Stewart Richland Violet Jones

Debating Duel Set At Pella Washington High Friday

Milt Denison was due to arrive this morning aboard the Burlington. A debate between Pella High School and Washington High School is scheduled for Friday evening in the high school auditorium with hopes for strong attendance.

Milt Denison Burlington Pella Washingtonfd

Dray Service Advertises for B. G. Norton Wagon Owner

Jonn Dodd advertises owning a B. G. Norton dray wagon and offers to perform all kinds of dray work. Calls can be made to phone 590 for contact and job requests.

B. G. Norton Jonn Dodd

Kidney trouble warning and remedy ad

An insidious danger from kidney trouble warns it can be fatal before symptoms are obvious. Take Foley's Kidney Cure at first signs to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes. Sold by All Druggists.

Foley Bright Ali

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