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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1906
Page
4
The forecast from Washington DC predicts snow and colder tonight with a generally fair Sunday and colder conditions in the east. In the Recorder's office 86 instruments were filed on the first of March, nearly matching the 88 filed on the same day in 1892.
The advertisement claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures a distressing pile case in E R Mulford of Watersboro Pennsylvania and heals burns sores boils ulcers wounds chilblains and salt rheum. It sells for 25 cents at Stewarts' drug store.
The Church of Covenanters schedules divine worship at 11 a m with a sermon by Rev W Allen. Sabbath school begins at 9 a m and Christian Endeavor meets at 6 p m.
Divine worship scheduled at Living Lake church tomorrow at 2 30 p m led by Rev W Allen with a Bermann reading.
Sunday school begins at 9 30. Preaching at 11 on The Rewards of service. Junior meeting at 3. Evening service at 6 with preaching at 7 on My Duty to Be Baptized. Baptism likely after the sermon.
Sunday school at 12 15 join 10 30 class meetings 11 morning service with Lord's supper. Junior league 3 30 Epworth league 5 45 Evening service 7 presiding elder ev W Thorne. Quarterly conference for ladies parlor Monday 7 PM.
Sabbath school at 9 40 a m Communion service at 11 Junior Endeavor at 5 30 p m Senior Endeavor at 4 Evening service at 1 p m The World for Christ is the subject Special music at both services.
Corner town and Jefferson streets hosts Sabbath school at 8 45 morning service at 11 on Substance with scripture from Psalms 111 7 8 Wednesday evening meeting at 7 30. Cordial invitation extended to all to attend.
Sabbath school begins at 6 45 in the morning with a preaching service at 11 00. A young people's meeting follows at 6 45 in the evening. There is no evening preaching service.
Morning service at 11 led by Rev W L Samson of Bovina. Evening service at 2. A special service will be held by the young peoples society in place of the usual service. Other services as usual. All are cordially invited to attend unese services.
The regular meeting of the ministerial association will be held Monday afternoon at 1 30 in Rev Elias Handy's study.
Miss Ima Ingersoll of Keokuk, visiting deaconess to assist in Sigourney services tomorrow, has spent a month in the city aiding the Methodist church and making warm friends. The church urges all Bible students and workers not to miss the illustrated lectures next Monday and Tuesday evenings.
Fifty years ago tomorrow on Inauguration Day Mr and Mrs M Y Wallace wed at the bride’s parents home three miles south of town on the Eureka road. The couple built a life around Washington city with a large family, scattered across several states, and today receive many congratulations from friends and children far away.
Mrs J A Biggs and Miss Carolyn Rall entertained a few friends with a six o clock dinner at the Biggs home. The host honored Mrs J F Rall of Cedar Rapids who is visiting. The evening was spent socially and was very enjoyable.
Mr W L Brinks and Eva B Nicola were married yesterday afternoon in Sigourney by Rev Palmer. They arrived last night, met by Mrs Brinks' brother-in-law M J Moriarty who hosted a wedding supper. The couple will soon depart for their home in Tulsa Indian Territory.
The Home Guards announce a regular meeting to be held Monday evening at their hall to discuss organizational matters and upcoming duties.
Last evening at his home on South Marion avenue Hezzie Griffiths entertained a few friends in a pleasant manner. Games were played and nice refreshments served. The event was a farewell party as Mr. Griffiths will leave Monday for his new home at Fairfield. The community regrets their departure from Washington and wishes them success.
Illness of Mrs Smith leads Vieasant Plains auxiliary to meet at Mrs S M McCleery home on Wednesday March 7 at 2 pm. Mrs McCleery hosts and coordinates the Ladies' Missionary Society gathering.
Thursday at her home near Ainsworth Mrs W K Wallace gave a pretty reception in honor of her son Frank Wallace and his bride. About thirty five friends and relatives attended and enjoyed a splendid noon dinner served by Mrs Ben Cole and the Misses Iva Delia Mary Wallace and Grace Shaw. The guests left with numerous pretty gifts.
The Bible study department of the Fortnightly club will meet Monday afternoon March 5 at 2 30 with Mrs. Nora Dougherty.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary society of the Methodist church met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. J. R. Isenhart's home on South Iowa avenue. The gathering featured engaging talks enhanced by letters from Alma Hearne Holland in Jubbuloore India and Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Eyestone in Foochow China.
Last evening about twelve couples of young folks enjoyed a social time at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. K. Statler at West Chester in honor of some of the party who leave on next Tuesday for Canada.
Joe King entertained about six friends at his parents home Mr and Mrs Will King last night. Games were played a hearty supper was served and all enjoyed a generally good time.
Last evening in the Academy Chapel the pupils of Miss Parrish presented their annual recital. About thirty students performed piano solos and duets, delivering a creditable program that reflected good instruction and steady practice.
The Twentieth Century Reading circle will meet with Mrs. L. D. Robinson on West Teshingson Street Monday evening March 5 for a lecture related gathering.
Last Thursday a box supper at Pleasant Hill school house raised 81075. A cake was awarded to the top vote getter Miss Edith Swift. Yesterday the winter term closed with Myrtle Young as teacher and a successful program enjoyed by all.
Capt. T. L. Montgomery received word of the death of his brother 8. B. Montgomery, a former resident of this community. He died February 20 in Miller Nebraska after living here many years. Survived by wife and three daughters. He was remembered by old timers who recall his long residence.
Johnsons bakery lures customers with top bread and pastries while Vienna hosts a bread event and a screening of Women Against Woman. Mrs. B A Fernow visits from Marion with BE Fernow at Klein Clothing. Walter Murphy and Elizabeth join Harry Shrader at Ridgeway home after California trip. Theodore Beenblossom clears a five year old land debt, expanding his 200 acre farm and 1500 profit, amid Washington County farming chatter.
In Wellman Mrs. Chris Wahl aged about sixty five died last evening at her home two and one half miles east. She came from West Liberty at marriage twelve years ago and leaves seven children. Funeral plans not yet set. Also Mary Stapleton Miss Carroll aged in seventies died about two this morning after a long illness. A resident for fifty years she was among early settlers. Survived by seven children and Catholic faith. Funeral tomorrow at 11 at Little Creek Cemetery.
John M. Taylor of this city received a telegram announcing the death of his brother William Taylor in Burlington. He left for Burlington to join bereaved family. William Taylor, long known in the area, resided in Burlington for about five years. He leaves a wife and three children Homer Mabel and Lorain and five brothers Charles Jesse Frank Leslie and John. Further details were not available.
A Johnsons shop advertises a sale featuring a variety of pies cookies and ten cent cakes available today. The notice highlights a broad assortment and special pricing to attract customers.
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