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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1903

Page

4

Dimmitt Leads Three-Week Meeting at Pleasant Plains

Rev. J. L. Dimmitt closed a three weeks meeting at Pleasant Plains church last night with twenty souls at the altar dedicating to God. Meetings move to Burekay tonight with Rev. Dimmitt assisted by M. BE, Warsaw pastor, and brother of the host pastor. J. H. McCleary of Crawfordsville visited the city today. The ad notes Allen's oysters as best.

Dimmitt Pleasant Plains Church Burekay J. L. Dimmitt M. BE Warsaw

District Court Short Session Concludes Wednesday

Judge Preston presides as the District Court meets and discharges the jury. The McCleery Roberts case is continued and the term is likely to close by Wednesday. Probate matters include estate of Mary J Young and Abigail Mealey with executors named and distributions approved. Civil actions include service completion for Julia Washborn and Kingsman et al and a trial decree on title in Logan vs McClintock.

Preston McCleery- Roberts Irobate Mary J. Young Abigail Mealey Josephine Stiles J. K. Sitichards J. Wilson H. Love John TH. Love Julia Washborn John N Kingsman Samuel Hamsher Asa Wilson Som J. Plank M. W. Bailey Plank M. L. Logan J. M. McClintock

First U P Church Sermons Impress Parishioners

The Rev. Mr Burnside of Monmouth Delaware preached two strong sermons yesterday at the First U P Church. A nephew of Mr and Mrs W R Jeffrey attended the services and drew praise for his attendance and conduct.

Burnside Monmouth W. R. Jeffrey

Burnside Preaches at First United Presbyterian Church

The Rev. Mr. Burnside of Monmouth led services yesterday morning and evening with sermons on Character Building from Hebrews 2 10 and Revelations 1 5 6. The Temple Building Co elected officers for the year and admitted new members S M McCleery Edgar G Wilson and Th Alien. The Rev A I Davidson former pastor joins Lenox. Mr and Mrs L A Latta return after the death of Mrs Latta’s mother Mrs bp Hamil plans Ft Madison visit.

First United Presbyterian Church Burnside Monmouth Ile Huilding Hurnside W. RK. Joffrey The Temple Building Co A. N. Alberson M. P. Miller J. W. Morton Sec A. A. Rodman Treas S. M. McCleery Edgar G. Wilson Th. Alien A. I. Davidson Lenox L. A. Latta BP. ©. Hamil Ft. Madison PD. C. Hamil

Rev Crozier Arrives for Keota Conference at First Presbyterian

The Rev. Mr. Crozier arrived this morning from Keota to attend the conference at the First Presbyterian Church and was entertained by Rev. and Mrs. L. D. Young. J. 4. Grimm and son Clyde arrived this morning on the sr from Crawfordsville.

Mr. Crozier Keota First Presbyterian Church L. D. Young Grimm and Son Clyde Crawfordsville

Poe's Hands and Face Describe Poet's Slender Grace

A Century-era portrait by DP Poe from Chivers Papers details Edgar Allan Poe as elegant and delicate with slender hands and a pale, oval face. It notes his refined dress, poverty, and a failed Virginia college stint that contributed to later inebriation.

Poe Solomon Virginia Dpoe-Chivers

Paralysis Strikes Mrs A Mceery in East Main Street Home

Mrs A Mceery aged 76 and living with her grandson on East Main Street was stricken with paralysis early today. The attending physician fears poor prospects for recovery as the entire left side is paralyzed. She attended church yesterday and was active until the morning fall.

A. Mceery TH. McCleery East Main Street

Evangelistic Conference Opens at First Presbyterian Church

The first session of the evangelistic conference was held this afternoon at the First Presbyterian church. Rev. Carson of New York will lead the evening service, with closing at 8 30 to allow attendance at the Graham lecture. Three sessions are set for tomorrow with Rev. Chapman of Brooklyn preaching at 10 and 2, and Rev. Smylie delivering the sermon at 7 30. Public invitation extended to all meetings. W A Chilcote returns from Chicago after appendicitis treatment. James Fletcher of Crawfordsville visited town on business.

First Presbyterian Church Carson New York Graham Mr. Chapman Brooklyn

Dr Fenner Kidney and Backache Cure Promoted as Cure

An advertisement touts Dr Fenner s Kidney and Backache Cure as a real cure for backache linked to kidney and rheumatic causes. Patient testimonials from multiple states praise complete relief after two or three bottles and urge buying from druggists or through Dr M M Fenner Fredonia New York.

Dr. Fenner Muman Pinkerton Dr. Peaner John Trinbod Byron Mich Peaner Hi Waters Hamlet N.Y Dr. Beaners J. Fenner M. M.fenner Fredonia N. Y

Frightful Well Accident Claims Life of Jacob Steffen

In Wayland a 40 year old bachelor, Jacob Steffen, fell about forty feet from a bucket while being lowered into a well. Gas in the bore likely caused a fatal fall as assistants attempted to raise him. his body was brought into town around 3:30 this afternoon from the Imboff farm.

Lost and Found Notices and For Sale Classified Items

Various small ads include lost items and rewards for a gold piece and a puppy, found book at the Journal office, and requests for assistance. For sale listings describe ten room house near the square with barn, a Jewett typewriter, and two houses for sale with nearby locations and conditions. Listing also includes help wanted for general housework and a dancing event at First U P Church.

Journal Office U.P Omice

Ingenious crab catching on Maryland’s Choptank River

A Choptank River fisherman uses a salted eel baited rope several hundred feet long with buoyed ends to harvest hundreds of crabs per drift. He sails to the line, drops anchors, then drags the rope hand over hand with a landing net to snag crabs as the boat moves, packing them for sale to a dealer.

Choptank Maryland America

Public Farm Sale at Washington Iowa January 20 1903

Auction notice for D. J. Palmer listing nine or more horses and eighty eight cattle including milk cows and calves plus extensive farm machinery. Sale on farm northeast of Washington Iowa starts 11 a.m. with terms a 12 month credit over 10 and cash under 10 and 5 percent cash discount on cash sums over 10 with notes at 7 percent interest. Auctioneers CG Reeves.

Washington Iowa Benny Phillips Poland China Osborne Canton D. J. Palmer Reeves

New Century Comfort from Bucklen Arnica Salve

Millions daily rely on Bucklen Arnica Salve to ease burns cuts bruises and ulcers. It also treats fever sores eruptions salt rheum boils and skin ailments and serves as a corn and wart remedy. Available at Stewart's drug store for 2 cents.

Bucklen Stewart's

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