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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1906

Page

5

House and Barn for Sale in S. EB. Washington

For sale house and barn with lots in S EB Washington on easy terms inquiry at Journal office. Just

S. EB Washington Journal Office

The Churches Schedule of Sunday Services

Sunday school at 9 30 with classes at 10 30 and morning service at 11 led by the pastor on Heirs of the Ages Junior League at 4 30 Epworth league at 6 15 with Christian Citizenship by Joseph Clyde and Wil Hartman Evening service at 7 30 with the pastor inviting all to attend.

Joseph Clyde Wil Hartman

German church to hold Sunday afternoon services

The German church schedules preaching services Sunday afternoon at 3:30. Members are invited to attend and participate in the proceedings.

Church Services Schedule and Relief Collection

Sabbath school at 9 40. Morning service at 11. Junior Endeavor at 4. Senior Endeavor at 6 30. Evening service at 7 30. A collection will be taken at the morning service to aid in rebuilding the San Francisco churches destroyed by the earthquake and fire.

San Francisco

Regular Sabbath Services With Rev W Fisher Preaching

The regular preaching services will be held on Sabbath with Rev W Fisher delivering the sermon. Other services will follow the usual hours.

W. ©. Fisher

Morning and Evening Services at Usual Hours

The notice invites all to attend morning and evening services at the regular times.

Divine worship at Church of the Covenanters tomorrow

A church notice invites attendance at divine worship tomorrow evening at 7 30. Christian Endeavor gathers at 6 30 followed by Sabbath school at 9 50 for all.

Church of the Covenanters

Sunday church services schedule

Third Sunday after Trinity features Sunday school at 10 with Holy Communion and sermon at 11. Evening prayer and sermon follow at 7 in the evening.

First Church of Christ Scientist services list

Corner of Iowa and Jefferson streets hosts Sabbath school at 9 45 morning service at 11 with the Life topic and John 6 26 as golden text Wednesday 7 30 evening meeting invites all to attend these services

Iowa and Jefferson Streets

Heavy 12 hour rainfall sets local record

Rain fell 3.63 inches from 3 pm yesterday to 3 am today, the heaviest in such a short period here. The sun shines now and vegetation seems to surge.

Where the People Go What They Do Accidents and Marriages

A compact report highlights accidents and deaths alongside marriages, drawing on prompt local gathering reports. It notes everyday outings, household events, and social updates, emphasizing human stories and community changes.

Local residents travel and attend funerals in Iowa communities

Crawfordsville and nearby towns report visitors to hubs Bard and Washington. J F Thompson and Herman Twinam made business visits to Mediapolis and Ainsworth while families gathered for the funeral of E K P McFarland. A birthday party for Hazel Orris was held despite rain with ice cream and fruit served.

Lottie Benn Ainsworth Ed McFarland Hazel Orris

Rain disrupts track as travelers visit area

June visitors include Miss Elsie Hardin from Washington and Miss Myrtie Megdelson from Keokuk. Prof. R S Dix from Cedar Falls and C Chambers returned to work in Burlington after short visits. Mrs. George Sherman Knox from Ft Scott arrived with Mrs. E R McBride for a few days at the Trotter home. A heavy rain washed track east of here delaying No. 4 for about forty minutes and others came to handle business in town.

Elsie Hardin Washington J. R. Hardin Myrtie Megdelson Keokuk H. B Hamilton R.S. Dix Cedar Falls C. Chambers Burlington George Sherman Knox Ft. Scott Kan E. R. McBride Columbus Junction Trotter Here W. F. Porter Davenport B. F. Martin Chicago Miss Bridge Rankin Ollie Hofsteater Morgantown N. C Joan Kuba Bellville Albert Kuba Oskaloosa Albert Meeker Winfield Samuel Perkins Helen Ruth Young J. A. Young Floy Johnson Pearl Caves Art Springer Rob Layton Frank George Cone Samuel Harden Ralph Schuyler Livingston Richmond Charley Brown Schuyler Sam

Missing Wisconsin man leaves family puzzled over disappearance

A Milwaukee man reportedly left home suddenly after drawing his savings from the bank and packing his best clothes. Neighbors note he had been a kind husband and father, and no clear motive or note has been found. Relatives in Brasser New Mexico and Columbus Jupetion indicate he may have boarded a Milwaukee train, with no further word on his whereabouts.

Atives Washington Mellie Warren Brasser N. M Sigafoos Columbus Jupetion Mary G. Rush Chas. Podaril Milwaukee

Tiling Job Near Fairfield Progress Reported

A letter from Thomas Waters notes completion of a large tiling project near Fairfield with 350 rods laid by one worker. Gresscup Bros. are delivering hogs to the Washington market today. Rev. W. R. Stryker is to preach at Eureka Sunday morning and evening. Mrs. Mose Thompson hosts a party for young folks last night. Mrs. Howard Hopping of Washington visited sister Mrs. Wilber Keenblossom on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Putman of Bloomfield visit Mart Scranton's parents.

Thomas Waters Fairfield Mose Thompson Howard Hopping Washington Wilber Keenblossom Gresscup Bros W. R. Stryker Eureka

Quarterly meeting at Westchester Methodist church scheduled

Westchester reports a quarterly meeting held this afternoon at the Methodist church. A heavy rain last night caused one dog to be killed by lightning. Several locals are attending the Meat Producers' association session in Washington. J D Dayton was storm-stayed at Titus Milwaukee depot, but hotel accommodations were first class.

Methodist Joe Simerman Meat Producers’ Association Washington J. D. Dayton Milwaukee Titus

Lightning Kills Two Work Horses in Barn Incident

Robert Kephart of southeast of the city reported two of his best work horses killed last evening when lightning struck and traveled through the hay but did not ignite it. No other damage occurred.

Robert Kephart Genset

Royal Neighbors meet at Nicola and Harmon store

The Royal Neighbors will gather next Tuesday evening at 7:30 at the Nicola and Harmon shoe store on the north side due to repairs on the building.

Nicola & Harmon Shoe

Miss Jessie Sage Hosts Recital By Younger Pupils

The younger pupils of Miss Jessie Sage will give a recital next Monday evening at her home on East Main Street.

Missionary Society Meeting At Mrs Babcock’s Home

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church gathered yesterday at Mrs Nate Babcock's Heights residence. Edith Culotte presented a noted paper on young people's work. After business and literature a social followed with cherry ice candied cherries cakes and coffee served by Mrs Ralph Keller Mrs A R Miller Mrs R A Riley and Mrs Antho Van Sickle. The storm kept many away but attendees enjoyed the afternoon.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Nate Babcock Heights Edith Culcote Mmes Ralph Keller A. R. Miller R. A. Riley Antho van Sickle

Runaway on the Heights Ends with No Injuries

At about 2 PM John Bryson and Harold Babcock rode a spring wagon toward the square when a switching train frightened the team. The tongue broke, John jumped clear, Harold was thrown down but both were uninjured as the wagon’s seat toppled. The team bolted north then stopped nearby.

John Bryson Harold Babcock John Harold

Adjudged Insane Eureka Man Committed to Mt Pleasant Hospital

Frank Harvey of the Eureka neighborhood was adjudged insane by the commissioners of insanity this morning and committed to the Mt. Pleasant hospital. He is about 22 years old.

Frank Harvey Eureka Commissioners of Insanity Mt. Pleasant Mr. Harvey

Policeman fatally shoots sailor near navy yard entrance

New York June 80 Patrolman Flanagan shot and killed Hugh TP Mc Cairn a sailor aboard the 18 Penneylvania near the Brooklyn navy yard entrance. Mc Cairn and companions attacked the officer as he tried to arrest them for intoxication during a party aboard the ship.

New York Hugh TP McCairn 18 & Penneylvania Flanagan Navy Yard Brooklyn McCairn Vianagan

London observes King's birthday amid record rain chaos

Severe rainfall in London forces cancellation of most public observances for King Edward's birthday. Areas flood, residents evacuated, and underground trains fail as streets and rail routes are submerged across the city.

London Edward Tratto

Corporal Tanner’s Wife Killed in Auto Crash

Velena Mont June 80 Myre reports the wife of the Grand Army of the Republic commander in chief James Tanner was killed in an automobile accident in Velena Montana. The incident raises funeral arrangements and official notices.

Tanner Velena Mont Myre James Tanner Grand Army of the Itepublic

Puget Sound Name Puyallup Through a Pronunciation Odyssey

In a reminiscence by Meeker the origin of the Puget Sound town name Puyallup is explored with humor and hardship. The author recalls mispronunciations from New York to London as he explains how the name defied easy spelling and pronunciation, concluding there will never be another Puyallup.

Puyallup Puget Sound Meeker New York London America Mr. Meeker

Pointed Paragraphs on Advice and Public Perception

A clipping cites the Atchison Globe views on advice as medicine and on aging. It notes people blur ethics in public, praising harsh honesty while condemning polite flatterers, and questions the honesty of those who say disagreeable things.

Atchison Globe

Christmas Rose Blooms Outdoors in Winter

A plant flowers naturally outside in deep winter. The Christmas rose produces white blooms about three inches across from late October through February, even under snow. Flowers start dazzling white and fade to pink after about a week per Country Life in America.

America

Archbishop Coke and the catechism question on matrimony

William O’Brien recalls Dr. Coke archbishop of Cashel testing a child for confirmation. When asked for the preparation for matrimony the girl blushes and finally answers that it is courting, despite the archbishop prompting.

William O'Brien Dr. Coke Cashel

Local residents travel for work and leisure across nearby towns

Lely Wallace went to Chicago on business and several locals visited cities like Eldon Columbus Junction Oskaloosa and LeRoy for work visits family or religious events. The group notes auto trips near Richmond were interrupted by rain with a four inch rainfall hindering travel.

Home Guard Meeting Canceled Due to Hall Repairs

Owing to repairs the Home Guards will not meet Monday night. L. M. Samson of Santa Ana California, visiting New Concord Ohio, arrived this morning and will stay a few weeks with relatives.

Home Guards L. M. Samson Santa Ana Calif New Concord Ohio

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