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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1905
Page
4
Local News From Crawfordsville June Events and Departures
Several residents return from regional engagements with a busy town note. James Rickey travels home from Des Moines after attending the State Bankers association. Prof. Charles Yeager returns from Cedar Falls and proceeds to Burlington. Clergy and families pass through on various visits as summer sessions commence. A union church service marks Rev. EB Thompson's farewell sermon at the central church.
Local residents visit and events after Washington trip
June reports show M A Hardin of Washington visiting his brother J R Hardin. Crete Cook of Wayland arrives to stay with Lettie Trotter. Mrs Martha McBride returns from Washington. Mac Moore of Crawfordsville was a business visitor. W T Trotter returns from Davenport after Grand Lodge A F and A M meeting. E P Supplee and son Frank visit for business. I O O F members from Crawfordsville and Cotter attend meetings with several degrees conferred. home lodge serves refreshments with about 60 members present. H W Walker of Gladwin spends evening here. Susie Trotter returns from Winifred Miller visit in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Hardin
Washington
J. R. Hardin
Crete Cook
Wayland
Lettie Trotter
Martha McBride
Mac Moore
Crawfordsville
W. T. Trotter
Davenport
Grand Lodge
A. F
A. M
E. P. Supplee
Frank
Cotter
Order
Home Lodge
H. W. Walker
Gladwin
Susie Trotter
Winifred Miller
Residents plan open air concerts by Smock Robison and Lacey group
June 9 reports F M Smock Ed Robison and A Lacey left for New York to meet Singmaster's importation. A band will start practice and hold two open air concerts weekly. Moritz and daughter Pauline visited relatives in Davenport this week. Mrs George Ziga of Ottumwa is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Smock
Ed Robison
A. Lacey
New York
Singmaster
Moritz
Pauline
Davenport
George Ziga
Ottumwa
Local Social Notes Include Visits and Moves
Visiting at the Warner home Will Wismer returns from the east trip. Misses Jennie and Edith Smock of Chicago visit Keota and Scotland relatives. Laura Dupuis leaves for Washington to spend Sunday. Mrs Lacey and daughter Mabel of Columbus Junction visit A Lacey home. Mr and Mrs O Keiser extend eastward visit. Sadie Water travels to Cedar Falls for summer school to prepare for grammar teaching at Keswick. Claude Statler quarantined with diphtheria. Homer Stephens goes to Akron Ohio for jeweler and watchmaker job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Will Wismer
Jennie
Edith Smock
Chicago
Keota
Scotland
Laura Dupuis
Washington
Lacey
Mabel
Columbus Junction
A. Lacey
O. Keiser
Sadie Water
Cedar Falls
Keswick
Claude Statler
Homer Stephens
Akron
Ohio
Children Day Observed at M. E. Church
June observance at the M. E. church involves a special program with choir and male quartette singing. All are invited to attend next Sunday evening. Dr. Caldwell was called to Bert Snyder's home for a baby ill. Mrs. Hattie Pattison visits the John Jayne home. Harland Snyder, brother of Addison Snyder, visited yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Dr. Caldwell
Bert Snyder
Hattie Pattison
John Jayne
Harland Snyder
Addison Snyder
Local residents among travelers and transfers at Martinsburg
June 10 notices list Mrs. James Chambers and her son Merle of Martinsburg leaving for Brighton to visit her mother Mrs. Fannie Ingham. R. Donaldson heads to Illinois for a few days with relatives. Mrs. Chas. Marr and three children arrive from Nebraska to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Goble. J. M. Stone sold the two room brick business building to Frank Chihak for 2500 dollars with possession soon. Mrs. M. J. McCullough returns to Washington after visiting her sister Mrs. G. G. Ebner. Rev. W. N. Potter and family return from Lone Tree after visiting his brother and Epworth League convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Chambers
Merle
Martinsburg
Brighton
Fannie Ingham
R. Donaldson
Ilinois
Chas. Marr
Nebraska
W. H. Goble
F. G. Sands
Washington
J. M. Stone
Stone
Frank Chihak
M. J. McCullough
G. G. Ebner
W. N. Potter
Lone ‘Tree
Epworth League
Local Notes From Gladwin Area Church Visitor News
June 10 reports Mrs. David Browning and daughter of Gladwin visiting J. E. Emmons. Elmer Frazier has tonsillitis. William Beardsley visited Muscatine Thursday. Rev. Potter of Ainsworth will preach at the church Sunday afternoon. J. Mathers was a passenger for Washington Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Browning
Gladwin
J. E. Emmons
Elmer Frazier
Wm. Beardsley
Muscatine
Rev. Potter
Ainsworth
J. ©. Mathers
Washington
Wind Storm Strikes Small Town Blows Down Porch and Poles
A wind storm swept through the town last evening damaging the front porch of McFarlane and Ecker's store and felling trees telephone poles and outbuildings. Several residents, including a new girl at the Herman Schultz home, were noted as events along a quiet day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McFarlane & Eckerman’s
Herman Schultz
Bessie Moothart
Mariel Buckley
Washington
Frank Ross
Church Services Preparatory to Communion This Week
Services are held this evening at 7 30 and tomorrow at 2 pm for preparation to communion. Sermons by Rev. D L McBride of Winfield. Sabbath morning service at 11 followed by communion, and evening service at 7 30. Other church services at usual hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. McBride
Winfield
Living Lake Church Friday and Saturday Services
Friday and Saturday afternoons at 2 o'clock conduct by Rev W C Allen. Sacrament of the Lord's Supper and sermon on Sabbath at 3 p m with Rev F O Ross officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Living Lake
W.C. Allen
F. O. Ross
Sabbath Services Schedule Announcement
Sabbath School starts at 9 45 morning service follows with preaching by the pastor no evening service and a young peoples meeting at the usual hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Peoples
Church of Covenanters Sunday Services and Schedule
The Church of Covenanters holds Sabbath services at 11 with a sermon by Rev. W. C. Allen. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 15 p.m. and Sabbath School at 9 50 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Covenanters
Church of the Covenanters
W. C. Allen
Christian Endeavor
Methodist Sunday School Schedule Observes Children's Day
The Methodist church offers Sunday School at 9:30 with classes at 10:30 and an 11 o clock Children’s Day program presented by the Sunday School.
Baptismal Rite and League Activities At Local Church
The service begins with baptism for children, followed by Junior League at 4 30 and Epworth League at 6 15 led by Homer Birney. The evening service is at 7 30 with the topic Not Ashamed of the Gospel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth
Homer Birney
Sunday services and events at Richmond and Eureka
At Richmond there is a sermon to children at 11 a m and a Sunday School at 10 a m with a 3 p m Children’s Day program and an offering for education. Eureka holds Sunday School at 10 a m. No evening service. J F Robertson is pastor. all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Plaing
Eureka
J. F. Robertson
Morning and Evening Services Listed for Sunday
Morning service at 11. Sunday School at 3 p m. Evening service at 7 45. Remember the boy preacher will preach Sunday June 18. M Payton pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Payton
Pleasant Hill Sunday Services Announced
Sunday School at 10 and morning service at 11 with preaching by Rev. Telford of Tolosa Il. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Bill
Rev
Telford
Tolosa
Presbyterian Children Day Exercises Schedule
Children's day exercises replace the morning service with Sab bath School at 9 40 Junior Endeavor at 5 00 Senior Endeavor at 6 30 and an evening service at 7 30 The subject is The Seat of Authority in Religion.
Is the Universe Evolved by Atomic Force at Dr. C S Church
Church notices announce services at the First Church of Christ Scientist half a block south of the post office. Regular Sabbath service at 10 30 am with sermon on Is the Universe including Man Evolved by Atomic Force. Bible study at 9 15 am. Wednesday meetings at 7 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office
Ministers Association Plans Park Services Start
At the final meeting of the Ministers association it was decided to begin services in the park on Sabbath evening June 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministers’ Association
Bowman and Knupp Combine Lumber Interests in New Firm
Edwin Knupp buys half interest in Bowman Younkin Gunn lumber business as Ira Bowman and Knupp form Bowman and Knupp. Younkin undecided on future role while Shanafelt and Knupp previously partnered until 1904. Invoices started today as the firm begins operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Knupp
Younkin and Gunn
Bowman, Younkin & Gunn Lumber Yard
Bowman, Younkin & Gunn Lumber
Yourkin
Mrs. Gunn
Ira Bowman
Bowman & Knupp
Lightning Burns High School At Morning Sun
A lightning strike last night destroyed the High School building in Morning Sun. The fire started about nine and was found around two. rain helped prevent spread. Losses include the library and workshop tools, with the building insured for about 10 000 dollars.
O G Wilson Promoted To State Manager Role
This morning the Register and Leader in Des Moines reports O G Wilson of this city has been appointed state manager for Equitable Life of New York. The position offers a good salary with headquarters in Des Moines and the business to continue in the state as before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
O. G. Wilson
Has Fine Corn Reubsam Elevates Local Field
Has Fine Corn reports Charles Reubsam six miles southeast of Washington as having an exceptional stand of corn this year. Reubsam gains recognition for superior corn raising and won honors at the World’s Fair in St. Louis last year, evidencing progress in his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Reubsam
Washington
Reubsam
St. Louis
Rain Delays Rail Traffic Near Davenport
Severe rains last night caused washouts at Montpelier and Fairport delaying Rock Island and Milwaukee trains from the east by several hours. No. 12 Rock Island derailed near Eidon with nine hours delay but no injuries. Trains Nos 11 and 43 rerouted to Ottumwa. Milwaukee track near Ottumwa briefly out of order before repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Fairport
Davenport
Rock Island
Milwaukee
Eidon
Ottumwa
Milwaukee Track
Mrs. Samuel Hampsher Dies at Pilotsburg Home
Mrs. Samuel Hampsher nee Anna Thompson died last evening at 8 45 at her Pilotsburg residence after a period of illness. Born May 12 1850 in Greentree Huntington County Pennsylvania she was 55 years 28 days. She married Samuel Hampsher May 9 1867 and leaves six children Beulah Snyder Sadie Rickey Alta Cora John Lewis Mary Belle and Josiah B who died in infancy. Also survived by three brothers two sisters and two grandchildren Anna Mariel Hampsher and Bessie Rickey. The family moved to Iowa in 1878 settling at Grimner then Pilotsburg in 1883 where Mr Hampsher operated the Bunker mill. Funeral Sunday at 2 o'clock at the Pilotsburg Methodist Church conducted by Rev Thee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilotsburg
Samuel Hampsher
Mary Belle
Josiah B
Beulah Esther Snyder
John Lewis
Sadie Rickey
Alta Cora
Anna Mariel Hampsher
Bessie Rickey
Iowa
Grimner
Hampsher
Bunker Mill
Thee
Insurance claims adjusted by Sidney Coon
Samuel Anderson of Ainsworth with two steers valued at 80 dollars, W. W. Wilson of Washington with steer 814 dollars, and Andy Blattner of Keota with steer 25 dollars, all listed by the Farmer's Mutual Insurance association secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Coon
Farmer's Mutual Insurance Association
Samuel Anderson
Ainsworth
W. W. Wilson
Washington
Andy Blattner
Keota
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