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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1907
Page
4
The Rev. D D Proper preached at the Baptist church on opportunities open to Christians today. He cited Paul at Ephesus and urged service in the western and southern states, among Indians, and among immigrants, noting ongoing missionary work and a strong evening sermon on The Three Fold Invitation.
Mills Taylor preached at the Presbyterian Church in Rev. L D Young's absence. He centered on The Exalted Christ from Acts 5 30 31, praising Christ's triumphal death saviorhood kingship and lordly purpose with clear thoughtful logic.
A couple debates marriage as Lucia reveals she has signed a two year contract to work for a milliner. He learns she paid for the contract and will not marry until she can support herself. The tale ends with her vow to not keep secrets again. HOPE HOPKINS.
The column highlights community events and local notices from various towns in the county. Brief items describe gatherings, milestones, and everyday activities shaping regional life.
Charlie Hesselschwerdt of Montezuma visits Kalona. A boy born June 22 to Mr. and Mrs. Mose Ropp. Lute Lemley and Dora Randall visited county seat. Ball game set Wellman versus Riverside on the Fourth. Mary Hofer left for Iowa City and Canada trip. Normal attendees return home.
Mrs. S. E. Richardson rushed to Clio Iowa on Saturday due to her mother Mrs. McGuire illness. Mrs. Ella Thompson shopped in Washington Saturday. Ivah Strain visited Nettie Crawford at Wellman. Mrs. G. G. Ebner visited relatives in Washington. Mrs. H. H. Wickham left for Chicago to make a home there. Milo Patterson of Lexington rushed to Ainsworth for his father John Patterson’s serious illness. J. F. R. Leonard was a business visitor in Washington Saturday. Sadie Butler of Morning Sun arrived to spend time with sister Mrs. A. J. Laird. L. Sturdivan and family of Washington arrived for a few days with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Chapel and grandson Ercin Craig returned from Santa Fe Missouri visiting daughter Mrs. Lou Quisenberry. Ella Porter and Carrie Rowan left for Monmouth to visit Miss Grace Smith. Ben Gray enjoyed time at home from duties with the extra gang at Brighton. Mrs. Jas. Matthews of Beaumont Texas arrived to aid in care of ill sister Mrs. Julia Tripp. Several youths attended the band concert in Crawfordsville.
Jesse Nicola, son of Charles Nicola, eight miles south of the city, was wounded yesterday afternoon on Main Creek when a 22 rifle discharged. The ball struck his ankle and glanced the bone. He was taken home for medical care and is expected to recover in a few days.
Mrs. Chas. Bear of the northwest outskirts stepped on a nail about a week ago. What began as a minor incident grew serious as days passed. A doctor treated the case and reported the injury now painful but improving at the latest update.
Public thanks to the Washington fire company for excellent service in extinguishing a home fire Saturday morning and to the neighbors who assisted. Mack Conner.
Isaac Shidler of near Verdi dies at about noon after a long illness. He was a Civil War veteran and widely known in the community. An obituary will appear in tomorrow's issue.
Lightning struck the home of Charles Engle and his family in east Washington. The chimney was hit and fire followed throughout the house, tossing soot and damaging weather boarding and plaster. Two children slept near the chimney and escaped by a miraculous margin as others awoke. No injuries reported.
The undersigned merchants announce all day closure of their stores on July 4 1907. Names listed include Kaye and Lytle Harry McCall J A Cunninghams Sons Db A Chalmres Julius Conger Bowman Bros Lemley and Mann E R Powers J C Smith and Son Conner and Schilling W Brindley and Co D A Chalmers A N Alberson.
G A R Regular Post calls for good attendance at tomorrow night meeting. S A White, P C.
Hr. F. Maass received a notice from Greene Iowa that his mother is very ill. He plans to return from Princeton Illinois this evening and depart for Greene tomorrow.
Amos F King of Port Byron New York says Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured a leg sore he suffered over eighty years. He claims he is now eighty five. Stewart's Pharmacy guarantees a cure for all sores and sells the salve for 25 cents.
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