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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1903

Page

4

Normal Institute Visitors Attend Sessions and Lectures Planned

Normal Institute lists visitors including Miss Smiley from Parsons college Miss White County Supt Jefferson county Mr Miller Keokuk county and Mr Yeager from Wyman Rev Allen conducts morning devotional Psalm 1 Miss Wray talks on Nature Study Ms Laura Gilchrist visits Miss Patterson and Mrs Crawford and Miss Angelina Wray travels from New Jersey Lectures include Hattie Moore Mitchell Thursday on To Keep the School or Teach the School Mr Stein to sing at chapel and Miss Blanche Gordon to read.

Normal Institute Miss Smiley Parsons College Miss White Jefferson County Miller Keokuk County Yeager Wyman Laura Gilchrist Oskaloosa Patterson Dr. Crawford Miss Wray Angelina Wray New Jersey Mr. Allen Jackman Stein Hattie Moore Mitchell Mr. Stein Blanche Gordon

Bakery Patrons Report Long Lives and Happiness

People who buy cakes and bread at the Johnson bakery report feeling healthier and happier, with many citing consistent quality and community warmth as key benefits. The piece highlights customer satisfaction and a sense of local pride around the bakery.

The Johnson Bakery

Travel Rates Advertised By Nickel Plate Road

June 25th to 27th inclusive and July 1st to Sth inclusive offered by Nickel Plate Road with very low rates and liberal return limits. Details available at City Ticket Office 111 Adams St and Union Ticket Office Auditorium Annex Chicago.

Nickel Plate Road City Union Auditorium Annex Chicago

Boston Round Trip Special From Chicago With One Fare

Tickets go on sale June 25 26 27 for a Boston round trip via Botent Plate. extended return to August 1 with no extra charge for trips to Niagara Falls or New York. one dollar fee on New York return. no excess fare on any trains. Write Cahan General Agent at 208 Dam Street Chicago for details.

Chicago Niagara Falls New York Ve Ca Ahen Dams St

Romig Returns from Synod. Local Visits and New Daughter

Gracehill Round About reports Rev Romig arrived home from Bethlehem after Synod attendance. Mrs Myers and children from Washington visited relatives here. Charley Cortes and Rob from Richland visit Beitel family. Romig family planned week with Poweshiek County relatives. Fr Dunbar and wife welcomed a new daughter born this morning.

Romig Bethlehem

Local Social Roundup From Columbus Junction Area

June 22 notes include Miss Lillie Keiper visiting the J H Rhea home and relatives Dale Neal Maud Murphy returning to Washington after a Sunday at home. Church events cover Children's Day at the Presbyterian church with decorated interiors and a large crowd. Community digging for the new edifice proceeds with United Presbyterian members assisting. Amy May St John Mae Mercer return to Oskaloosa after an over Sunday visit with Charles Mercer. St John plans a Wisconsin trip next week.

Lillie Keiper Columbus Junction J. H. Rhea Dale Neal Maud Murphy Washington N. W. Proudtit Ek. Proudti BE. Vesey Olds Presbyterian Church United Presbyterian Church Amy May St. John Mae Mercer Oskaloosa Charles Mercer Miss St. John John P. St. John Wisconsin

A West Side Remark About Johnsons Baker Supplies

A man on the west side of the square noted Johnson always had a full line of good bakers supplies. His wife is described as a very happy woman.

Johnson North Side

Travel Rates Iris Nickel Plate Route Boston Meeting

Advertisement outlines a conference in Boston from June 28 to July 1 with ticket sales June 25 to 27 on the Nickel Plate Road. Final return by August 1 and no excess fare. Inquiries directed to John Y. Calaban, 113 Adams St., Room 298, Unicas, for stopovers and service details. Also an injury note and a local testimonial about Rocky Mountain Tea priced at 35 cents from J. H. Stewart.

Boston Nickel Plate Road John Y. Calaban Adams St Unicas

Useful Life of James Dawson Ends

Sudden death of Washington's pioneer last evening at his residence on East Washington Street. He was past 94 years of age and was active in business and church affairs.

Washington East Washington Street

Life of James Dawson Led City Faith and Commerce

The long life of James Dawson 1808 to 190? is remembered as a self made merchant, builder, and church leader. He founded the First United Presbyterian Church in this city and served as ruling elder for sixty two years while supporting missions and church extension. Born near Newcastle Pennsylvania, he moved to Ohio and Iowa, built a grain elevator, helped form a state bank, and engaged in politics as abolitionist and Republican. He died peacefully after a sudden decline in his final days, survived by wife and three children. Funeral set for Thursday at 3 PM at the First church with interment in City cemetery.

James Dawson Mr. Dawson Ile Robert C. Anderson Dawson Newcastle Lawrence County Joseph Dawson Barbara Ohio Ligonier Valley Southeast Fens A. Lee Burlington Hartingdon Messrs Lee and Bickford Dawsonr John Mississippi and Missouri Railroad Rock Island W. A. Whiting Hawkeye Chicago Tie State Bank Washington First National Bank of Washington United Presbyterianism First Church Israel General Assembly Synod of Iowa Iowa Board of Church Extension N. A. Clarke Harland H Colorado Springs Lew Helen Jeanette French Elizabeth Stannon First United Presbyterian Church A. L. Davidson Lenox F. O. Ross W. R. Sawhill City Cemetery

Society events entertain West Second Street guests

7 Cora Bell hosts a house party for Mesdames Mary Smith Alice Livingston and the Hen derson sisters along with Myrtle Jessie Jeffrey and Maud Hott at West Second street. Agnes Guthrie entertains Frank and Joseph Guthrie as visiting brothers with games and luncheon. Attendees include Esther Dill Marjorie Morrow Tirza Samson Alma Morrow Martha Dill Mills Taylor and Perey Walton.

Cora Bell K. K. Klub West Second Street Mesdames Mary Smith Alice Livingston Anna Jennie Henderson Myrtle Jessie Jeffrey Maud Hott Agnes Guthrie Messrs Frank Joseph Guthrie Esther Dill Marjorie Morrow Tirza Samson Alma Morrow Martha Dill Mills ‘Taylor Perey Walton

Rev I B Schreckengast Called to Second Best Church Kansas

I B Schreckengast of this city has received a flattering call to the Second Best Church in Kansas. He has not decided on acceptance yet. The offer includes a high salary and favorable duties. If he accepts, the community will extend sincere congratulations and regrets.

I. B. Schreckengast Kansas Schreckengast

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