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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1911
Page
8
Heavy rainfall totaling 1.23 inches drenched much of the county with the northwestern corner receiving less. Temperatures peaked near 95 degrees with official readings around 100, while lightning and thunder accompanied the deluge, described as a “million dollar rain” by a local forecaster.
A nine year old girl in Bremen Germany swallowed 40 pins and killed herself. For weeks no reason appeared until a rumor tied the act to a moving picture show. The theater owner was arrested and fined 25 dollars. The piece criticizes punitive blame in such cases.
Des Moines June 26 Governor Carroll plans a long auto trip from Des Moines to Camp Perry Ohio for the national encampment. Adjutant General Logan Col Wilson of Washington Col Fos of Muscatine Col Wo Ainaworth of Des Moines and Col David Fairchild of Clinton will accompany the governor's staff. If possible the governor will join.
A called meeting of the city churches officiary was held at the Presbyterian church in Spai on Tuesday to consider the proposed union evangelical services. Secretary US. Smith, of the Ministerial Association, ordered the gathering.
A Moscow theater matinee saw the villain actor reveal his disguise by removing wig and beard after distress from the audience. He pleaded that his wicked role was only acting despite the manager’s protests.
Yesterday morning the Second United Presbyterian Church held communion with a large audience. Rev HG MeVey of Little York preached a moving sermon on the hands of Christ and salvation, followed by an evening message from Jeremiah 9:2 urging relief from life’s monotony. Rev Coon and family expected from Philadelphia for next Sunday’s regular service.
Due to the pastor’s absence Sunday services at the Baptist church followed a World Alliance order of service led by J. W. Lemley. The program included songs and a catechism noting 6,715,211 members and 3,567,116 scholars in the Baptist church.
Yesterday at eleven o clock the Sunday school children under twelve performed a full Children’s Day service titled In the House of Jehovah based on Kings. The program featured recitations songs and short talks led by Miss Lolian Paul and several teachers with participation from Lucy Pierce Don ald Ross Ruth Boice and Junia Chalmers among others. A pastor delivered a short talk and the offering collected, with the superintendent David McLaughlin closing the service. The piece also advertises Chamberlin Liniment and Kidney Pills from Lemons Pharmacy for muscular rheumatism and kidney regulation.
United Spanish War Veterans of California begin their seventh annual reunion encampment at Coronado Beach with a tent city and a grand ball at the Hotel Del Coronado. The event closes with a large banquet as part of the festivities.
A vintage ad touts Parisian Sage as a refreshing dandruff remover that stops itching, prevents hair loss, and encourages growth. Sold with a money back guarantee by Lemmon's Pharmacy, 50 cents a bottle, featuring the Auburn haired girl on every bottle.
Mrs. Eva Livingston has word Senator Kenyon will lecture on duty topics in Eldon on the 4th and in Waterloo the same week. the exact venues are not final but it is arranged under the Fortnightly Club, promising a strong turnout.
The Duke of Grafton, England’s oldest duke, marked his ninety third birthday in London with many gifts. A notable present was an oils portrait by A. S. Cope, supplied through a popular subscription. He served as equerry to Queen Victoria for 33 years as four kings and one queen ruled.
We will take in pupils for summer class from June fifteenth to July first. Learn drafting design and sewing at Klein Clothing store 102t6e0d. Call at once.
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