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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1907
Page
5
In a public talk the eminent lecturer encourages calm under stress. A woman in the audience asks how to manage, and the lecturer responds that one should avoid spreading worry to other people.
Local notices report fresh rolls and pies daily at the Vienna. Several residents like John Steen J.P. Thomas and Henry Crawford travel for business, with arrivals from West Chester and visits planned in Allerton and Chicago. A new eight pound boy is born to Mr. and Mrs. Darbyshire. Washington Buggy Co. promotes buggies for sale as month ends.
The auditorium filled as Rev W C Fisher of First U P church led chapel and Rev George D Rogers spoke on the institute. Prof W C Wilcox argued the resurrection of Christ as a historical fact, urging core Christian essentials and challenging skeptical views.
The Professor argued that if the gospels are fables the man who inspired them could still be worthy of worship and that fulfillment of prophecies within the four gospels alone could prove their divine origin.
Special report on a well rendered Sabbath program at West Chester United Presbyterian Church. The service featured anthems by the choir and ladies’ quartet, recitations by multiple students including Dwight Eckerman and Verna Lewis, several exercises, a mission talk on India by Arch Munro, and a collection with benediction.
Washington Fire Department stages a week of pleasure from September 2 to 7 to raise funds for two new hose wagons and apparatus. Proceeds support department equipment upgrades.
A display of children's books is showcased at the high school. The exhibit invites readers to browse the collection and enjoy titles for young readers during visiting hours.
Mr and Mrs William Hagenman and daughter depart for Hastings Nebraska for a few weeks and possibly California for the summer. Mrs Jas Miller and son Frank leave for a new home in St Louis after months with relatives. Miss Anna Lowry returns home to Keokuk after attending the young people's convention.
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