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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1905

Page

5

Local Social Roundup Shows Dinner, Showers and Gatherings

Rev. and Mrs. Logue hosted dinner with daughter Jean. Miss Lola Wells receives a souvenir spoon shower at Miss Blanche Nicola’s on East Main as she marries Richard Hughes on the eighth. The W F M B meets at Mrs. Harriet Page’s on South Second. City teachers were entertained by Miss Cora Porter at J W Teeter’s. Jas and Louise Cunningham hosted a card party for Corliss of Cedar Rapids with light refreshments and good cheer.

J. R. Logue Jean Schreckengast Blanche Nicola East Main Street Lola Wells Richard Hughes Cora Porter J. W. Teeter Jas Louise Cunningham Corliss Cedar Rapids

Ascension Day Observed by Knights Templar at Trinity Church

Knights Templar gathered at Trinity church for Ascension Day services with evening prayer printed for the congregation. Sr. Jones delivered the sermon on The True End of Man, stressing a Godward life and eternal life. Miss Blodwen Jones led the offertory with the vestal choir. Dr Carney and family visited Wellman from Washington.

Knights Templar Trinity Church Sr. Jones God Blodwen Jones

Reo 16 HP Stock Touring Wins In Paddock Hill Contest

The REO 16 horse power stock touring car at 1250 beat all gasoline four passenger cars in Cincinnati’s paddock hill climbing event. It made 26 mile speed on a 20 percent grade, completed the mile in 1:46, defeating 20 rivals and 13 cars with higher power and cost. It also topped cars rated at 34 HP and priced higher, earning three cups.

Cincinnati

New King's New Discovery Promises Quick Cough Cure

An advertisement touts King’s New Discovery as a remedy for consumption related torment and other respiratory ailments. It claims prompt relief and a cure for coughs colds and bronchitis with guaranteed results at J. H. Stewart's drug store, offering a trial bottle free.

Wm. Myers Cearfoss Sr. King J. H. Stewart's

Patent notices list Iowa inventors and patent numbers

K W Bishop reports patents issued to Iowa residents including J H Pittman Des Moines August Thieleke Templeton G T White Colfax Frank Kostian Tracr Allen Johnston Ottumwa Leigh Wade West Union F T Hellyer Iconiam Nathan and George Loesbe Central City T B Erin and H C Meyer Britt Martin Hardscog Ottumwa Nicholas Wiesen Red Oak with numbers 790 080 to 791 390 for steering recording drilling gear and more.

K. W. Bishop Washington, D. C Iowa J. H. Pittman Des Moines August Thieleke Templeton G. T. White Colfax Frank Kostian Tracr Allen Johnston Ottumwa Leigh Wade West Union F. T. Hellyer Iconiam Nathan George Loesbe Central City T. B. Erin H. C. Meyer Britt Martin Hardscog Nicholas Wiesen Red Oak

Cure of severe kidney disease with Electric Bitters

C F Collier of Cherokee Iowa faced a huge task curing a bad kidney case. He suffered backache headache and low mood but Electric Bitters cured him restoring health. He endorses the medicine to all with weak kidneys and related ailments.

C. F. Collier Cherokee Iowa J. H. Stewart

Walter Reed Dies of Lockjaw in Muscatine Farm Death

Walter Reed, 33, prominent farmer in Muscatine Iowa, died last night from lock jaw after a splinter in the nose caused blood poisoning. He endured great agony before succumbing.

Muscatine Walter Reed Reed

School Board Elects Janitors for Schools

The School Board met last evening and elected janitors for the ward and High School buildings. Henderson Wallace was re elected at the High School and D L Rughey for the Heights. John Masson moved from Centennial to the South School, Isaac McKenry chosen for the Wallace and Oliver Hicks for the Centennial.

Henderson Wallace D. L. Rughey Heights John Masson Isaac McKenry Wallace Oliver Hicks

Iowa Cadet Leads Class at Annapolis

Iowa cadet Allen J. Chantry Jr. of Malvern topped his class during the Annapolis examinations. He is in the second class at the academy and will graduate next year, ranking 221st out of 240.

Washington, D. C Iowa Allen J. Chantry, Jr Malvern Annapolis Academy Willl

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Praised For Sores And Eyes

Local note cites Bucklen's Arnica Salve as highly effective for cuts burns fever sores and sore eyes with a testimonial from L Gregory of Hope Texas. Also mentions Howard and Mrs Carter traveling from Washington Iowa to Peoria Illinois on the Firefly to visit relatives and friends. Ends with a bread advertisement from Johnson's.

Bucklen O. K L. Gregory Hope Tex Stewart's Drug Store Howard Carter Washington A. A. Chapman West Sixth Street Peoria Muscatine

Church Services and Preparatory Sessions Listed

Sabbath School at 9 40 with Communion at 11 Junior Endeavor at 5 and Senior Endeavor at 6 30 Con secration meeting Evening service at 7 30 Preparatory services planned Saturday at 2 30

Sunday church schedule invites all to services

Sunday School at 9 50. Morning service with preaching by the pastor. Junior League at 3 30 Ep worth League at 6 15 Subject The Making of a Christian Helping One Another Leader Miss Mabel Emmons Evening service at 7 30. The public is cordially welcomed.

Epworth Mabel Emmons

Sunday School and Sermon Schedule for Pilains and Eureka

Eureka hosts 10 a m Sunday School and 11 a m preaching on The Profusion of God with an 8 p m Children’s day program and an offering for the Board of Education. Pilains holds 10 a m Sunday School. all are invited. Pastor J F Robertson announces.

Eureka Board of Education J. F. Robertson

Church Service and Schedule for June 18

Morning service at 11 o clock Sunday School at 3 p m Evening service at 7 45 p m. The Rev R Henderson the boy preacher will preach June 18 M Payton Pastor.

R. ©. Henderson M. Payton

Sunday School and Youth Services Schedule Evening Sermon

Sunday School at 9 30 A M. Preaching at il. Junior B Y P U at B B Y P U at 6 30 P M. Preaching at 7 30 P M. Subject Education Christian or Pagan.

First Church of Christ Invites Community to Services

One half block south of the post office. Regular services every Sunday at 10 30 a m with Sunday School at 9 15 a m. Wednesday evening meeting at 7 30. All are cordially invited.

Rev Miss Moose to Preach at Franklin Center Schoolhouse

The Rev Miss Moose will deliver a sermon at the Franklin Center schoolhouse next Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock.

Miss Moose Franklin Center

Heart to Heart Talks on a Fine Havana Cigar

Smokey endorses a Wadsworth Bros Chicos cigar praised for value and long Havana filler. J E Lemmon sells local agency stock and notes universal satisfaction. Also ad offering Wheeler Wilson sewing machines and other tools at cost from 906 W E Groendycke opposite the opera house.

Wadsworth Bros J. E. Lemmon Chicos Washington Wheeler & Wilson W. E. Groendycke Solbrig Opera House

Tornado Insurance Urged as Property Dangers Grow

A local warning urges residents to review tornado and fire coverage after recent storms caused extensive property damage. J W Morton offers insurance through a Temple building agency, touted as the county’s largest. An endorsement from Irwinville resident J T Barber promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, with Steward’s Pharmacy and Cook & Sherman selling it.

J. W. Morton Temple Building J.T. Barber Irwinville Stewarts Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Local shoppers and visitors fill Brighton streets

Personal notes list numerous residents and visitors in Brighton and surrounding towns. Names include R L Hughes, Josie Pratt, Prof McKee, Rev Jones, B Corliss, Gilbert Swisher, Mrs Bovee, Prof Thomas, Mrs Ditmar, Mrs Harper, Dr Chittum, Wm Heamer, Win Smouse, Rev Potter, J Guest, Al Roe, J D Dayton, Frank McFarland, Edith Fox, Miss Teresa Swift, Agnes, Nora Corette, and Teresa Swift. Mentions bakery items at Johnson and Vienna with 10 cent cakes and hot pies.

Prof McKee Johnson Rev. Jones B. Corliss Cedar Rapids Gilbert Swisher Brighton Bovee Ainsworth Prof. Thomas Iowa City Wm. Ditmar Will Harper Crawfordsville J. M. Chittum Richmond Wm. Heamer Win Smouse Columbus Junction W. N. Potter J. Guest al Roe and Edith Fox Burham W. ER. Stephenson Pittsburg Dr. Harper Teresa Swift Rock Island Agnes Margaret Corette Mabel Dunham Monmouth Nora Corette T. W. Rickey Rickey W.S. Runyon Des Moines Iowa Holiness Association

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