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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1902
Page
4
A $250 reward is offered by Governor Cummins for the capture of Kid Noble, alleged murderer of Tom Morgant. He left West Liberty by noon, moving west on the Rock Island line. Reports hint Noble is a confirmed opium eater and may have been under drug influence during the crime.
The More Light class of the M. E church celebrated its first anniversary with a program in place of the regular sermon. Rev I B Schreckengast spoke on the motto We Would See Jesus. Music and readings followed, led by Nellie Wilson Flossie Adams Ruth Mikech Myrtle Morton and others.
The Presbyterian church services yesterday morning declared the pulpit vacant by Rev. Roland Williams of Bethel. Williams was appointed by Presbytery to declare vacancy and preached on The Sheep Without a Shepherd from Acts 1 16. He noted two tasks for the people: pray for guidance and heed commands. He referenced seven years ago being called to declare vacancy for Rev Bly and again now. The pulpit committee has received many applications. over fifty ministers have applied and a new pastor is expected soon.
Stella Dolan could not attend the New York store today due to illness.
The writer asserts Washington in Iowa is the best city in the top county with healthy growth ahead. Attention is drawn to the northeast town area and to the east side along with Columbian and Highland Park Additions.
The firm proclaims unbeatable coffee value in Washington offering deeply discounted prices. They advertise 13 cents per unit and claim the quality surpasses prior low-cost offerings.
Mrs. R P. Lewis and Miss Helen Lewis announce three thimble bee gatherings this week with the first event set for Wednesday from 2 to 5 PM. Miss Nena Wilson is reported ill with a pneumonia threat.
A cautionary fable of a woman misled by love as a marsh fire lures her to a distant home idea. The piece argues health as marriage’s first need and promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription with patient testimonials from Mrs. Graham of New Orleans and others. It touts the product for female weakness and chronic illness, urging private consultation at the Buffalo institute.
Martin Swift of northeast city shipped today Avon a Percheron stallion which he sold to Horace McMillan of Rock Rapids a noted Percheron breeder in Iowa. W A Harper of Crawfordville visited the city. Harriett Dougherty daughter of Mr and Mrs Cloyce Dougherty has been ill but is now recovering.
Joan G Sewart lists three stock farms for sale featuring strong improvements and mostly new facilities. Prices range from 84000 to 5500 per acre. A is described as a fine city residence with all modern improvements and just completed.
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