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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1911
Page
2
A parson’s plea to parishioners ends with a prank involving a dealer. The dealer billed $25 to the secretary for parish rent and the pastor’s pay, then threatened legal action. A New York collector’s letter arrives but the minister replies he has struggled for respect as a pastor.
The passage exhorts enduring vigor and duty to fellow men, elevating humankind over self. It envisions noble acts building an immortal name and guiding future generations toward virtue and heaven, expressing Lowell’s reflective, exhortative style.
An actor with Berlin fame visited a small German principality for a fortnight. The grand duke failed to decorate him. At a dinner the actor complained to a chamberlain and was summoned next day. The duke handed him a box saying here is something to remember me by. The cab returned for a second box and the duke explained there are two crosses. distribute one to each man.
Judge W C Adamson recalls a farm episode in Atlanta when he tried to hoe a field of peas during his father’s trip. He failed to finish in two days, spent time fishing, and returned with a guilty feeling after misjudging the work.
The court jester Scogan, beloved by Edward IV, borrows money and cannot repay. To avoid the king’s anger he stages a death hoax with friends carrying a fake corpse before the king. Edward mourns the loss and forgives the debt, then Scogan jumps up declaring the news revived him.
Daniel Webster describes traveling by stage from Baltingate to Washington with no companion. The driver, with a felon look, unsettled him until in dark woods he spoke his name and declared his destination. The driver then exclaimed in relief, thinking him a highwayman.
Traveling impresario Reginald de Koven Witte visited Dayton on a Sunday. He swapped places with the local organist to perform Mendelssohn and Chopin pieces. The audience lingered, but the organist dismissed the congregation by striking out with a rapid march of notes.
The defense attorney opened his argument with memories of a boyhood swimming hole and a flowery reminiscence until the judge interrupted, calling him to come out and put on his clothes as fifteen minutes for the defense ended.
James Whitcomb Riley recounts an old man seeking work on the Riley farm. He does little at first then eats a heavy dinner, prompting laughter. He opens a worn Bible and reads a passage urging to do whatever work one finds with all one’s might.
General Logan allegedly rode from Washington to Bull Run to witness the early fight. He claimed to have seen the action firsthand, then returned to the Capitol to recount his experience. The exchange with a New York congressman adds humorous irony about the disrupted Virginia conditions.
A large New York crowd gathers at the Brooklyn bridge end waiting for trolley cars. An elderly woman jabs a man in the ribs and shouts as she asks if it matters which carrier takes to Greenwood cemetery, with the man replying he does not care.
A narrator recalls a family intrigue around inheritance and a maid Adele Trimball accused of theft by Mrs. Mendicott. Joe the servant is suspected after a search finds cigarettes and a hidden twenty dollar bill. The suspect confesses only after the narrator exposes the hidden bill.
Sabbath school at 9 50 in the morning service at 11 Young People meet at 6 30 and the evening service at 7 30 Preaching both morning and evening by the pastor Rev 8 KB Greer.
Sabbath school 9:30, class meeting 10:30, morning service 41. Junior league 3, Epworth League 6 15, evening service 7 30. Preaching both morning and evening by the pastor the Rev US Smith. All are cordially invited.
Morning service in the auditorium at 10 30 observes Children’s Day with baptism of children. The pastor provides a short address after activities for Junior at 4 30 and Senior at 6 15. No evening services as we join the Second Church in their post communion service.
The minister H. V. Comin presides at 209 West Main with Bible school at 10 a.m. and services 11 a.m. 7:30 p.m. Junior Endeavor 4:40 p.m. Senior Endeavor 6:30 p.m. Fellowship service Wednesday at 7. The Bible topics for Sabbath June 25 are Morning Counter Irritation and Evening Unsearchable Riches.
The Efcond United Presbyterian church lists Sabbath events including 9:30 Sabbath school 11:00 morning worship with Rev H G McVey, and evening service at 7:30. Preparatory communion services set for 7:30 this evening and 2 Saturday afternoon. Rev H G McVey of Little York will preach.
First Baptist Church announces June 25 services with Bible school at 9 30 a m. Morning worship at 11 replaces the usual sermon with a program by the Baptist World Alliance in session at Philadelphia. Ten minute addresses by Deacons J W Lemley and A E Forgey and Miss Jeanette Lemley on day themes. Public welcome.
Mrs K G Whit ing of Akron Ohio describes a serious kidney trouble with backaches and dizziness. She details improvement after using Foley Kidney Pills and says she is now well. Sold by all druggists.
The Sketch recounts a row at the Crown where heated language about foreigners erupts. A man in the middle yells about beer as bar patrons react with loud, drunken roars.
Sanows College of Dressmaking offers a summer class from June 15 to July 1. Learn to draft design and sew by calling Klein Clothing Store at 10216eod.
Notice to breeders announces a standard bred registered trotting stallion seven years old sound and a fine actor available for the 1911 season at the Smouse barn one mile north of the square. Care will be taken but no responsibility for accidents. A fine jack will also stand at the same place. Bb. C, DEANE.
Market notes from Chicago dated June 23 1911 and 1941 show mixed receipts and weak openings. Cattle and sheep demand varies with cattle steady to weak and sheep weak, while hogs hold firmer bids in some runs. Grain futures list July oats and wheat with fluctuating close values and steady summer tones.
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