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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1905

Page

6

Children’s Day Exercises at Presbyterian Church

A well attended Children’s Day program at the Presbyterian church featured a piano prelude by Miss Dorothy Latchem, a welcome by Leland Carris, infant christenings, diplomas for cradle roll graduates, solos and recitations by young performers, and an illustrated talk by Rev. L D Young. Evening service preached on “The Seat of authority is religion.”

Presbyterian Church Dorothy Latchem L. [. Young Leland Carris Hospital Corps Mary Forman Kenneth Curtis Hugh McCartney Idx Carris Mildred Martin Mildred Stewart Elma Bowman Bible Wight Supt Crone Marjory Cunningham Wilma Rowe Helen Dillange Winifred Miller Romola Latchem Wee Tots L. D. Young Young Harry Reid Edgar McWilliams Rexwell DeMarce Howard Anderson

Children’s Day Exercises Held at Methodist Church

Yesterday morning at the Methodist church a Children’s Day program featured infant baptisms during the service led by Pastor and Superintendent S W Neal. The primary class of about 125 children performed songs recitations and specials under Mrs B J Cocklin with solos by Wandaline Neiswanger and Curran and group numbers by the junior quartet and choir. An offering supported the Board of Education.

Methodist W. Neal J. Cocklin Wandeline Neiswanger Jesus Bessie Dicken Cecil Rogers Helen Work Joy Schreckengast Messrs Merle Lytle Glenn Pope Migs Curran Board of Education

Children Day Program Crowds Baptist Church

The Baptist Church Sunday School held its Children’s day program last evening and the building was crowded.

of the Baptist Church

Program Featured School Choir and Recitals

The school program was entirely funded by members of the school. The Junior choir sang excellently with primary class songs and recitations. Two pretty duets featured Miss Iola Mayo with Clare Jay and Miss Hayes with Nellie Bowman. Marie McMasters performed a solo Pretty Morning Glories. Rev McMasters spoke for the Baptist church Publication society and a collection was taken.

Iola Mayo Clare Jay Hayes Nellie Bowman Marie McMasters McMasters Publication Society of the Baptist Church

Children Day Program At Plains Church Draws Crowd

The Plains MFE church Sunday observed Children’s Day with a three o’clock program. The audience overflowed the church as youngsters sang recitations exercises and a brief address by Rev. J. F. Robertson. A liberal offering was received for educational funds.

The Plains Mfe Childrers J. F. Robertson

Cigar chatter and a praise for Wadsworth Bros Chicos

Irving Johnson, a drummer known to merchants, visits Colenso and tells stories from a recent trip. He praises Washington tobacco and notes finding Wadsworth Bros Chicos. a 5 cent cigar he promotes to customers for its 10 cent or two for a quarter perceived value. The ad-like piece markets the all flavana filled cigar as high grade with even burn.

Irving Johnson Colenso Mr. Johnson Washington Wadsworth Bros J. E. Lemmon

Bergquist Wins 220 Yard Hurdles in Chicago Meet

Frank Bergquist won the 220 yard low hurdles at Chicago in 26 seconds after a 20 1 5 semifinal. Morgan Park scored as Bergquist tied the University of Chicago prep record. Way of Hyde Park finished second and slipped near the finish. Lord of North Dixon took third.

Frank Bergquist Chicago Frank Chicago Record-Herald Morgan Park Bergquist University of Chicago Lord of Lord of North Dixon Nichols Ida Grove Way of Hyde Park James Carroll Preparatory Wohlein East Division Milwaukee Carroll Academy

Fraternal Orders Honor Court of Honor Hall Services

The executive committee thanks all who contributed flowers and helped during the services at Court of Honor Hall yesterday.

Court of Honor Hall

Two Actions Everyone Should Take For Colic Relief

Lewinville Ga resident J T Barber recommends Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for sudden attacks of colic and diarrhoea. He keeps a bottle on hand and says it is one of the best medicines he ever used sold by Stewart s Pharmacy Cookie Sherman.

J. T. Barber Lewinville Stewart’s Cookie Sherman

Tornado Insurance Ads Prompt Local Coverage

Tornadoes threaten new losses as millions in property damage accumulate this year. An insurance pitch urges residents to review policies and contact J. W. Morton in Temple building for coverage. Also notes Colby Kansas visitors George W. Lindauer and family arriving en route to a golden wedding in town.

J. W. Morton Temple Building

Local residents visit Kalona and depart for summer plans

Mr and Mrs Fred Bragg visited Kalona today. Miss Lilian Patton left for Cedar Falls for summer school. Oral Watters of Fairfield spent Sunday with Walter Hughes. Mrs Tom Kyle and daughter Bessie returned from Brighton. Miss Ruth Lindauer left for Keota to stay with her grandmother. Miss Nellie Adair arrived from Kenney for her grandmother Mrs Dawson funeral. Rev J F Robertson left for Mt Pleasant for the Sentennial at Iowa Wesleyan. Mr and Mrs John Swisher and Leanna returned to Brighton after visiting Shrader and Glasgow. Fred Whitney of Chicago arrived to teach during the normal institute and will resume teaching at the Chicago University.

Fred Bragg Kalona Lilian Patton Cedar Falls Tom Kyle Bessie Brighton Ruth Lindauer Keota Nellie Adair Kenney Nebr Mrs. Dawson John Swisher Leanna Shrader Glasgow Fred ©. Whitney Chicago Normal Institute Mr. Whitney Chicago University

Dying of Famine Compared to Consumption Cure Promised

A fragmentary advertisement extols Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and bronchitis as a cure for consumption symptoms. It cites a testimonial from William Myers of Cearfoss Maryland and promises prompt relief with trial bottles and a sale price of 50 cents or one dollar at J H Stewart’s drug store.

Wm. Myers Cearfoss J. H. Stewart's

Iowa Central Ry offers summer round trip fares to northern points

The Iowa Central Railway announces daily summer round trip tickets at one fare go two dollars to selected northern Minnesota and Dakota destinations with return limit October 31. Reduced round trips to St Paul and Minneapolis available after June 1. For details contact agents or A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis.

Iowa Central Ry Mndesota Dakota St. Paul Minneapolis A. B. Cutts Minn

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