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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1913

Page

4

Special service draws large crowd at Second Unit ed Presbyterian

The second special meeting at Second Unit ed Presbyterian Church drew a big audience as Rev. Hugh B. Speer from Omaha preached on Come unto me all ye that are weary and heavy laden with rest in Christ. He urged bearing burdens through faith and service to build Christ’s kingdom. Bankers group dinner followed with Mayor Gaynor and George F. Baker among speakers.

Second United Presbyterian Church Hugh B. Speer Omaha Speer Mr. Speer Christ Matthew

Dr George F Vincent Discusses Pujo Inquiry Findings

In New York on January 22 banker delegates heard Dr George F Vincent president of the University of Minnesota deliver a banquet speech. He asserted three conclusions from the Pujo committee investigation namely that there is no money trust, that if one exists it must be led by pure and noble men, and that society need not fear the pious.

George F. Baker First National Bank Bankers of City of New York New York State Bankers’ Association Gaynor George F. Vincent University of Minnesota Pujo Drut

Card of Thanks for James Colton

The family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy after the death of husband and father James Colton. Mrs Colton and Family.

James Colton Colton

Double Bereavement Near New Hampton Iowa

Jan 22 New Hampton Iowa Mr and Mrs Theodore Holsching mourn a double tragedy as Henry Cook of New Hampton and Adelaide Holschlag die on the same day Funeral services will be from St Marys German Catholic church tomorrow morning Father B H Fokkenbroeg will be assisted by visiting priests Both born in Germany each left behind several grown children välillä.

New Hampton Iowa Theodore Holsching Henry Cook Adelaide Holschlag St. Mary's B. H. Forkenbroeg Germany

Iowans to Present Freight Rate Case in Chicago

A Iowa delegation has traveled to Chicago to testify before the Interstate Commerce Commission on alleged discriminatory freight rates in Iowa. Lead figures include Cliff Thorne and J H Henderson along with rate and traffic men from Cedar Rapids Des Moines Marshalltown Waterloo and other cities.

Des Moines Chicago Interstate Commerce Commission Iowa Cliifford Thorne Lowa

Referers Sale of Farm in Marion Township

Miles Bradford 120 acre farm in Marion township four miles south of Washington offered for sale to settle the estate. Property must be sold at once. For details contact J. T. Matthews Ref Brookbart Brog. Attys. 28913 iv.

Miles Bradford Marion Township Washington J. T. Matthews Brookbart Brog. Attys

Hydrophobia Case Leads to Euthanizing a Fairfield Horse

Fairfield Illinois January 22 A Charter Oak Wagon Works horse bitten by a stray dog two weeks earlier showed hydrophobia symptoms. Dr T J Bates diagnosed rabies after the animal chewed walls and mangers and had to be shot to end its suffering. Details on the dog’s owner remain unknown while the incident was first noted near factory sheds. Madame X Coming to the Graham January 29 A strong drama by Laura Frankenfield in the role of Alexandra Bisson arrives at the Graham on Wednesday January 29. The production is expected to attract many theatergoers with a lavish mounting requiring two baggage cars for transport. Prices range from 25 to 1.00 dollars with boxes and loges at 1.50. Seats are on sale at McElhinney Drug Store two days in advance.

Bates Laura Frankenfield Alexander Bisson Madame X Washington McElhinney Drug Store

Invincibles Defeat Spare Makers in Bowling Meet

Invincibles beat the Spare Makers by 107 points in the Commercial club bowling fourth game. Hauser posted 212 for high score and high average as Invincibles lead 3-1. Cyclones to join Friday night.

Invincibles Hauser Cyclones Brookhart Olle Necc Dempsey Shields jHabeer Peek Dwn Cies Wilson Corbin Tucker Sures Bob Ceceind Oe de Ees

George H Paul hosts auto trip over seven thousand acre gulf coast farm

From Our Exchanges St Paul Record notes Geo H Paul visiting from St Paul and inviting a party including Mrs R T McCall Sr Mrs Hobt T McCall Jr and Maxwell for an early Monday auto tour of part of the large gulf coast farm. Roads are described as fine and well maintained under the farm department manager George H Barrett.

St. Paul Geo. H. Paul Gulf Coast Record Paul R. T. McCall Hobt. T. McCall, Jr Maxwell Mr. Paul Geo. H. Barrett Geo. H. Paul Farm Company

Sigourney Teacher Loses Sight Suddenly

Mies Gertrude Trechti a teacher at Morgan school near Webster Jan 22 suddenly went blind while teaching. She was dismissed, aided by pupils, and returned to her Sigourney home. Her parents Mr and Mrs Liehtl await a medical prognosis as the physician cannot assess the outcome for a week.

Sigourney Mies Gertrude Trechti Morgan School Webster

Digestion Aid Vinci Cures Five Year Illness

A Vin ci cod liver and iron tonic claim from Sherman Bros Druggists Washington Iowa describes a five year digestion illness improved by Vinci. The ad promises money back if no benefit and touts Baxo Baulve for measoma with a similar guarantee.

Mia Cook Vineland, N. J Vinci Sherman Bros, Druggists Washington Iowa

Haunting Hunters Win Rabbits In St Paul Town News

Robert T. McCall, manager of Geo. H. Paul Farm Co merchandise, brought home eleven rabbits after a hunting trip. Mrs Metall Jr. also hunts and has collected one to three rabbits on recent trips, described as some shooting for the townswoman.

St. Paul Robert T. McCall Geo. H. Paul Farm Company Mra. Metall, Jr

Escaped After Fifteen Years Kidney Trouble Cure

W. P. Broyles describes a fifteen year battle with kidney and bladder issues ending in relief after using Foley Kidney Pills. He claims the remedy cured a severe backache and painful bladder irregularities and urges others to use the product directly.

W. P. Broyles Foley Adyt

Foley Kidney Pills Backed By Lyons Resident Testimonial

An advertisement promotes Foley Kidney Pills as the direct road to health and strength for backache rheumatism and kidney and bladder issues. It cites a Lyons Georgia resident Mrs J M Findley claiming complete cure and underscores the pills as the best kidney medicine.

J. M. Findley Lyons Adyt

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Graham Opera House Mary A Second Church Rev H. B Vincent Derides Young Clifford Thorne Fore Commission Fairfield Graham Gaqles IN Commercial Club Seiz Washington, Iowa W. W. Wilson McElhinney’s ITV McElhinney Furniture Com‘y North Side
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