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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1905

Page

4

Growth and Growth in Faith Sermon at Oakland Pastor

Rev. Chas R. Brown of Oakland's First Congregational preached at the Methodist church. He linked growth to spiritual maturity using Corinthians and illustrated by moonlight images. Preceded by G. H. Pratt's baritone solo "Oh Rest in the Lord."

Chas R. Brown First Congregational Church of Oakland Cal Methodist Church Brown Washington New York Chicago Twent Christ Paul Nazarene Damascus G. H. Pratt

Pilgrimage supper offered for a nickel fare

A local event advertises a round trip pilgrimage supper priced at 25¢, inviting community members to join the gathering and share a modest meal.

Ladies' Missionary Society to Meet at Mrs Williams Home

The Ladies' Missionary society of the Presbyterian church will meet tomorrow at 2 0 at the home of Mrs J A Williams. Miss Hazel Mount hosts children this afternoon at her South Iowa avenue residence. Queen Esther Circle holds regular monthly meeting this evening at Miss Sarah Emmons East Washington street. Epworth League holds regular monthly business meeting and social next Thursday in the M E church. Sabbath School of First United Presbyterian plans outing next Thursday to Crooked Creek south of town.

Ladies’ Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church J. A. Williams Hazel Mount South Iowa Avenue Queen Esther Circle Sarah Emmons East Washington Street Epworth League M. E. Church League The First United Presbyterian Church Crooked Creek

John Wolfe Dies After Five Months Illness

John Wolfe longtime local resident dies at age 61 after a liver ailment and complications. Funeral service set for tomorrow 2:30 PM at his Southeast Washington home with interment in Col. D. J. Palmer. He served in the Civil War and was a Baptist church member.

John Wolfe Mr. Wolfe Dayton Ohio Louis Katherine Wolfe Towa Nancy Jane Tucker Mary C. Boyden Chiesgo John Edward Wayland Wolfe Joplin Elizabeth Marshall Sherman Williamsburg Iowa Joesph M Minnie May Nicola Thomes A Chas. H E. A Crvallis Montana M. ©. Pattison T. A. Pattison Windsor Julia King Joseph Matthias Kansas City Anna Clouse Piqua Col Palmer 25Th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Baptist Church Washington Die McMasters Elm Grove

West Liberty Baseball Team Delivers Solid Defense in Weekend Win

West Liberty’s infield work impressed as Marvin’s one handed play on a wide throw kept a runner at first. Clarahan’s lone hit drove in the winning runs for Ainsworth, while the team praised umpire Dr Porter for fair calls. The West Liberty squad earned high marks for sportsmanship and play.

Marvin West Liberty Clarahan Ainsworth Our Boys Tiis

Cigar Salesman Praises Wadsworth Chico Cigar

J E Lemmon tells a reporter the Wadsworth Bros Chico cigar is his best seller now. He buys direct from the maker to avoid middleman profits and claims customers who only bought 10 or 15 cent cigars now request the Chico.

J. E. Lemmon Journal Wadsworth Bros Chico

Johnnie Miller Appointed Night Ticket Agent at Rock Island Depot

Johnnie Miller, long associated with city newspaper offices, has secured the position of night ticket agent at the Rock Island depot and has begun work. He succeeds W B Darling, who moves to Chickasha Indiana as ticket clerk. Miller is praised for natural ability and industrious, wide awake work ethic.

Johnnoie Miller Rock Island W. B. Darling Chickasha Ind. Ly Johnnie

Funeral of Comrade John Wolfe in South Washington

Comrades meet at Grand Army Hall tomorrow at 1 45 PM for the funeral of John Wolfe. All old soldiers invited. By order of W Ht Warner P C.

Grand Army Hall John Wolfe South Washington W. Ht. Warner P. C

Regimental Reunions Mark Chickamauga Forty-Second Anniversary

Announcement for a September 18 to 20 reunion at Chickamauga National Park celebrating the forty second anniversary of the Battle of Chickamauga. Veterans from twelve states including Pennsylvania Ohio Michigan Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Nebraska Missouri Kansas and Kentucky will attend with efforts to educate youth about Chattanooga. Tickets via Louisville and Nashville Battlefield Route with rates from a low cent per mile. coordinators listed in Louisville Cincinnati St Louis Chicago.

Chickamauga Chattanooga Chickamauga National Park Pennsylvania Ohio Michigan Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Nebraska Missouri Kansas Kentucky Louisville & Nashville R. K Louisville & Nashville R. R Milliken Louisville D. Buss Cincinnati J. BE Davenport D. P.A St. Louis H.C. Bartey Chicago

Knights Templar Conclave Set for August 1 Evening

Bethlehem Commandery schedules a called conclave on Tuesday evening August 1 at 7:30 for work in the Order of the Temple. Harrie B. Horne serves as E C and urges full attendance.

Bethlehem Commandery Order of the Temple Harrie B. Horne E. C

The Diamond Cure Claim From Paris

A Paris report claims a diamond cure for consumption but urges Dr King s New Discovery as the real remedy. Testimonial from W T eeGee of Vanleer Tennessee cites a fourteen year cough cured by the product. Stewart s drug store sells it for 50 cents and 1 00 with a trial bottle free.

Paris W. T.eeGee Vanieer Tenn Dr. King Stewart's

Cannon Ball wreck at Misplaced Switch kills two

In Ting Ark July 31 a south bound Cannon Ball train on the St Louis Iron Mountain and Southern line struck a misplaced switch causing a wreck. Two workers, William Houston engineer from Little Rock and A N Toonlin fireman from Poplar Bluff, Mo, were killed. Several were injured including J P McLavghin J G Payne M Powter J P Martin and FB L Kruger. The engine toppled as cars piled on and fire broke out.

J. G. Payne St. Louis M. Powter Chicago J. P. Martin St. Louisa FB. L. Kruger Texas Points

Thug Threatens Augusta Fitz-Simons in Anonymous Letters

Chicago police guard widow Mrs Augusta Fitz-Simons after anonymous letters threaten assassination. The writer claims to be a wronged man seeking £5 owed by rich men and targets Simons saying precautions won t deter him. She suspects a crank and has endured three weeks of protection.

Chicago Augusta Fitz-Simons Charles Fitz Simons Simons

Lightning strike injures fourteen at Monroe Park shed

A downpour at Monroe Park, Mobile, Ala, drew 200 to 300 people under a shed when a bolt struck the structure. Fourteen people were shocked and injured, including eight women, two men, and four children. All are expected to recover.

Mobile Ala Monroe Pari

Government Expenditure Gap Shrinks in July Statement

Washington July 31 the monthly Statement of government receipts and expenditures for July shows receipts around 4954 million and outlays about 862.86 million leaving a deficit for the month of 13.68 million dollars.

Washington Treasury Department

Boat tragedy on Horse Shoe Lake near Lebanon

Four Lebanon residents were struck by three intruders while boating on Horse Shoe Lake, one and a half miles south of Lebanon. Perera Easterly Blanche Easterly Alta Perkins and Ethel Perkins were in the boat. three young men aboard managed to swim to shore.

Lebanon Horse Shoe Lake Perera Blanche Alta Ethel Perkins

Death of Another War Veteran

Springfield Illinois July 31 Captain Pearson H Kiser of Mechanicsburg is dead at St Johns hospital aged 61 Years He was a pioneer manufacturer of corn planters in Illinois and served as an officer in the Seventy third Illinois infantry volunteers during the Civil War.

Springfield Pearson H. Kiser Mechanicsburg St. John's Hospital Ilinois Seventy-third Tlinois Infantry

Two Drowned While Canoeing near Sparta

Duluth Minn July 81 two mining engineers were drowned while canoeing on Horse Shoe lake five miles east of Sparta George Connell 22 of St Paul and George Price 28 of Eveleth Minn were the victims.

Duluth Minn George Connent St. Paul George Price Eveleth Horse Shoe Lake Sparta

Detroit man tries suicide by jumping into Mona Lake

Pred J. Richards of Detroit leaped into Mona Lake near Muskegon after complaints about his landlady’s meat preparation, ending up in a suicide attempt in July.

Muskegon Mich Pred J. Richards Detroit Mona Lake

Republicans of Cleveland weigh Rockefeller for mayor

The Cleveland Republicans contemplate nominating John D. Rockefeller for mayor as Hon. William J. Bryan gears up for a worldwide trip. Other items note a fatal pistol duel in Sanderson Florida, a 60 thousand dollar gift for a university building, and various political and misfortune updates.

Cleveland John D. Rockefeller William J. Bryan Philip Crampton Cawley Road Riverside Chicago Thomas Shevlin Minneapolis University of Minnesota Sanderson Fla J. J. Green Delavan Wis Sutton Davis Beaufort S. C General Booth Salvation Army England Australia Chile Emperor Williams Norway Denmark Germany

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