County Sunday school convention ends with leadership chosen
At Crawfordsville on July 1 the county Sunday school convention elected officers led by Rev. E. G. Beyer as president and W. H. Hughes as vice president. Discussions covered winning boys, primary work, and the adult Bible class, emphasizing engagement, proper teaching aids, and broader church involvement. The event closed with an address by Rev. Kendall on the adult Bible class movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Brighton
W. H. Hughes
Washington
Homer Coppock
Home Department
J. C. Boice
Ralph Keller
M. Musselman
Clyde Hillhouse
N. J. Lease
Graham
C. Davis
P. H. Hawk
Wellman
E. Baumgarten
West Chester
W. R. Sawhill
Washigton
Mr. Kendall
Hala Bradford
A. 8. Smith
John C. Abels
Wm. Kuhn
W. A
J. L. Sawyer
Church of Jesus Christ
Baracas
Yeoman
S. S
Mi o na tablets promise quick relief for indigestion
An advertorial pitch promotes Mi o na tablets as a fast remedy for dyspepsia and related stomach issues. It claims relief within days, improved complexion, and prevention of impure blood, with a money back guarantee through Lemon's pharmacy and wide druggist availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemmon
Earthquake Stirs Messina and Reggio Causing Panic
Earthquake shocks hit Messina and Reggio this morning, toppling walls of undemolished structures and forcing residents to flee. Women and children were trapped in wreckage with several seriously hurt and one woman later dying.
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Messina
Sicily
Evening Journal
Reggio
Sugar Refining Co Indicted for Conspiracy
New York July 1 American Sugar Refining Co its six directors and two others were indicted by the federal grand jury on a conspiracy charge as Special to The Evening Journal reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Evening Journal
American Sugar Refining Co
Federal Grand Jury
Captain Raymond Dies From Wounds After Shooting
Des Moines report states Captain John Raymond died today from wounds inflicted by Corporal Crabtree on June 14. The same incident saw Corporal Elijah Such and Sergeant James H. Washburn also shot before Crabtree was overpowered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
The
Evening Journal
John Raymond
Crabtree
Raymond
James H. Washburn
Corp
Elijah Such
Local notices and shopping tips mix in city chronicle
Mrs Keeley travels to Oskaloosa while Mrs Anderson shops in the city. Ida Rathmer and Rose visit Davenport. Vienna bakery promotes bakery supplies as hot weather hits baking. Simons and Blank enborn visit Crawfordsville to see ill Samuel Turkington. Sproul family visits Des Moines Frank Skinner home. Cracked corn and chicken meat sold citywide. Mill closed Monday July 5. Hollister's Tea markets as social ladies’ remedy. Lemmon's pharmacy advertises tea and tablets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
E. G. Simons
Blankenborn
Crawfordsville
Samuel Turkington
M. J. Sproul
Harry
Frank
Des Moines
Frank Skinner
W. A. Whiting
The Load ed Barbecue Continues in Today’s Journal
The 4th of July story The Load ed Barbecue begins on page 3 of today’s Journal and continues on page 4, with a small makeup error noted.
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Journal Today
Today’s Journal
Foley's Urine Laxative Endorsed by Local Pharmacies
Advert promotes Foley's Urine Laxative as superior for constipation stomach and liver trouble. Claims it sweetens the stomach and breath gently stimulates the liver and regulates bowels, praised over pills and ordinary laxatives. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
McElhinney Drug Co
Senior Endeavor Social Moves to Sawhill Home
The Senior Christian Endeavor social planned for the W. A. Carson home this evening will now be held at the Rev. W. R. Sawhill home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
W. A. Carson
W. R. Sawhill
Regular meeting of the W. A. postponed to July 10
The regular meeting of the W. A. is postponed until Saturday afternoon July 10. All members are asked to take notice.
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The
W. A
Degree of Honor Holds Regular Meeting Tonight
The Degree of Honor announces a regular meeting this evening and urges all members to attend.
Woman's Mission circle to meet Friday afternoon
The Woman's Mission circle of the Baptist church will hold their regular program meeting Friday afternoon at 2 30 at the home of Mrs. Noyes. The Ladies of the Good Luck club met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. S J Cocklin on South Lawn avenue. Afternoon hours were spent socially with delicious refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Mission Circle of the Baptist Church
Good Luck Club
S. J. Cocklin
South Lawn Avenue
Twentieth Century Reading Circle Meets Friday Evening
The Twentieth Century Reading circle will meet Friday evening at 30 with Mrs. D. J. Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Reading Circle
D. J. Palmer
Ready Maids and Ready Bat Enjoy Progressive Party
The Ready Maids and Ready Bat group held a progressive party last evening starting at Miss Helen Wilson's home on East Washington Street. They toured area homes for refreshments, visiting Misses Vera Alberson Nena Wilson Mary Steck Marguerite McGugin Katherine Berdo Beulah Eichelberger Hazel Martin Jeannete Robertson Martha Brindley Dorothy Miller Florence Patterson. Out of town guests included Miss Mary Long of Moline Illinois and Miss Gertrude Ward of Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Wilson
East Washington Street
Vera Alberson
Nena Wilson
Mary Steck
Marguerite McGugin
Katherine Berdo
Beulah Eichelberger
Hazel Martin
Jeannete Robertson
Martha Brindley
Dorothy Miller
Florence Patterson
Mary Long
Moline
Miss Beulah Eichelberger Hosts Friends at North Iowa Home
Miss Beulah Eichelberger entertains a group of girlfriends at her North Iowa avenue home as a compliment to Miss Mary Long of Moline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Eichelberger
Iowa Avenue
Mary Long
Moline
Resignation Accepted At Rest Room Association Meeting
At a called meeting on June 30 the Rest Room Association accepted the resignation of Miss Myra Shafer as matron after six years of service with good standing. Miss Frone Lamphere was chosen to fill the vacancy and will lead receptions and hospitality to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rest Room Association
Myra Shafer
Miss Shafer
Frone Lamphere
Davenport Open Highlights Local Travel Notes
M T Anderson and son Charles spent today at Davenport Open. An arrival from Ainsworth and Crawfordshire came in. Mrs Mart Scranton travelled to Bloomfield for a relatives visit. Mrs R Meek of Waterloo visited the city and left for Ollie. Mrs Belville and daughter Cecil travelled to Fairfield. Mrs O Neal of Lexington Ky visited John Buckley’s home. they reunite after forty years. Mrs O Neal left for Perlee after a short stay. Vienna bakery promotes clean screening of counters and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mart Scranton
Bloomfield
Vienna
R. ©. Meek
Waterloo
Ollie
John Belville
Cecil
Fairfield
Ball Game Tomorrow at Ss. E. Ballpark
The George H. Paul Co. will play the bankers tomorrow afternoon at 4 30 o clock. Entry is free for ladies with up to five accompanying men and free for men. Boys, girls, babies, and all other people attend without charge.
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George H. Paul Co
Bankers
Ss. E
Death of John T Pattison in Washington County
John T Pattison died at 7 o clock this morning at 714 North Avenue B. He was born April 18 1843 on the Dick Pattison farm and lived as a farmer in the county. Survived by wife Harriet Pattison two children Bertie Reynolds and Lee Pattison one grandchild Harold Reynolds and three living siblings Mrs N C Southard Miss Armill Pattison and Mrs Adam Genkinger. Funeral from the home tomorrow afternoon with interment at Elm Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Pattison
North Avenue
Elm Grove Cemetery
Mr. Pattison
Washington County
Dick Pattison
Richard Pattison
Emily Talbott
N. C. Southard
Armill Pattison
Allerton
Iowa
Adam Genkinger
Harriet Pattison
Bertie Reynolds
Lee Pattison
Harold Reynolds
Local residents visiting area figures arrive and depart
Marvin Dawson went to Crawfordsville this morning on business. Mrs W Beard arrived from Knoxville Jr for a visit at the C H Wilson home. Mr and Mrs George Welch formerly of Ainsworth are visiting in the city with relatives. Rev J P Davis formerly United Presbyterian minister at Ainsworth now of Kansas was a visitor last evening. Mrs N M Anderson and daughter Verne left for Polk City and Des Moines to visit relatives. Mrs J B Crooks went to Burlington accompanying Mrs Jessie Crooks Nicola returning to Norfolk Nebraska.
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Marvin Dawson
Crawfordsville
W. Beard
Knoxville, Jr
C. H. Wilson
George Welch
Ainsworth
J. P. Davis
United Presbyterian
Kansas
N. M. Anderson
Miss Verne
Polk City
Des Moines
J. B. Crooks
Burlington
Jessie Crooks
Nicola
Norfolk
Nebr
Explaining Phrasing Bounding with Joy and Hopping Mad
A critic probes the meaning of the heroine described as bounding with joy and compares it to the familiar phrase hopping mad. The note hints at interpreting exuberant motion and intense anger through literary expression without direct quotation.
Experience purchased by suffering teaches wisdom
In this line from the Latin proverb, suffering serves as a teacher, shaping character and imparting practical wisdom through hard earned experience.
District Court notice of quiet title in Washington County Iowa
Plaintiffs Porter and others sue to quiet and confirm fee simple title to described real estate in Washington County Iowa claiming open notorious continuous possession for over twenty years and alleging defendants unknown claimants along with known parties may have interests. The petition seeks reform and full relief with no personal judgment. notice to be published weekly in the Evening Journal for four weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey B. Porter
E. R. Harvey
David Bitting
David Anderson
Rachel Crissoss
Agnes Anderson
William Anderson
George Anderson
Nancy Anderson
Margaret Anderson
Mary Anderson
Andrew F. Anderson
James L. Anderson
Ella D. Anderson
David ©. Anderson
Robert C. Anderson
Joseph A Dawson
Nancy Laughead
Margaret Richey
Mary Laughead
T.S. Laughead
A. F. Anderson
Agness Anderson
Margaret K. Ritchey
J. 8. Anderson
N. A Anderson
James H. Fitzgerald
Alexander G Fitzgerald
J. H. Struthers
John Gaham
Burlington & North Western Railway Company
Alexander Gowdy Fitzgerald
County of Washington
First National Bank of Washington
Iowa
M. Shearer
A .Q. Fitzgerald
Margaret Eben Fitzgerald
M. E. Fitzgerald
Margaret FE. Fitzgerald
J. F. Henderson
Joseph Kilgore
J. M
Joseph M. Meek
Susanna G. Warfel
D.C. Anderson
T. A. Meek
Robert Meek
School Dist
Washington Township
Washington County
Albert Powers
Rachel Titus
George W. Titus
Isaac Newton Titus
Isaac N Titus
J. Bruce Young
Moses Daugherty
Sarah Ann Daugherty
Jacob Nicola
Sarah Nicola
John Bear
Sarah Jane Bear
Aetna Lifens. Co
Township Seventy-five
Township Seventy-six
District Court
Court House
Washington
Sk. Brookhart
Bell
Evening Journal
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Rev
E. G. Beyer
Jnat
Inelnd Whaler
T. T. Keeley
Oskaloosa
Chas. Anderson
Dempsey
Ida Rathmer
Miss Rose
Davenport
Hollister
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Meriden Savings Bank
Meriden
Conn
W. G. Linsley
Pennsylvania Division
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Linsley
J. WL
Washington County Savings Bank
iSpccky
Helen Anderson
Methodist Sunday School
Sunset Park
M. T. Anderson
Charles
Crawfordshire
North Avenue B
Edison
Amberol
Standard
T. H. Chilcote
Iowa Ave
FE. Willocockson
Said
Mason Transfer & Storage Company
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