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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1920

Page

6

Grocery Store Changes Hands in Local Market Trade

The south west market area changes ownership as Mr Johnson takes over from feal perferted former proprietor Richerd. Ralph Kellar steps in as assistant with A N Albertson at the mortweet corner of square. The new duo promises reliable city delivery and continues the store’s popular status as the McKefizie brothers retire.

Je Richerd Johnson _posershon Ralph Kellar A. N Albertson Messrs Joyneon MrKefizie Brothers

Sunday Worship and Choir Activities at Local Church

Sunday morning worship with sermon What It Means to Be on Jesus. Evening service with prayer meeting. Choir rehearsals and orchestra sessions listed. Wednesday and Tuesday evening meetings noted. Pastor M.ft Kegan invites all to join amid World Movement discussions and church crisis.

Smehing Wrotherhood Jesus New World Movement Hern Hoplists Great Church World Movement Christ M. Ft. Kegan

Sunday Services and Classes at local church

Sunday school at 9:44 morning Worship with sermon at 11:00 the Growing Spiritual Life theme Junior Endeavor at 4:09 Christian Endeavor at 6:60 Life Seasons from the Book s Prov 20 1 15 Evening service 7 00 The Guide of Character invites all especially loners with no home led by Mev A fh Oates

A. Fh. Oates

First United Presbyterian Services Announced

Rev J M Wishart outlines Sunday schedule for First United Presbyterian with morning Sabbath school at 9 45 worship at 11 00 and evening service at 7 00. Choir to sing In His Holy Temple Gabriel Zion Heard and Was Gilad in the morning and Bow Down Thine Ear and Ohed is Our Refuge in the evening with Miss Carolyn Hamilton as music director.

First United Presbyterian Rabbath School Christian Endeavor Gabriel Zion Gilad Origges Herbert J. M. Wishart Carolyn Mamilton

Church Schedule with Pastor Leslie Mountford

Preaching at 11:00 a m and 7:00 p m Sabbath school at 9 45 and Christian Endeavor after 6 o clock led by Pastor Leslie Mountford.

Christian Endeavor Aft Celork Fey Leslie Mountford

Absociate Presbyterian Public Worship Times

Public worship scheduled at 11:00 a m and 7:00 p m with Bible class listed oddly at 16 66 o clock and Bible study at 6 60 o clock. Trev J J Min eon is named as pastor in this notice.

J. Mineon

Sunday School Service and Evening Worship Notes

A church service schedule lists Sunday school at 11:90, worship at 6:00 Epworth League, and evening worship at 7:60 with various musical numbers. Featured are choirs, organ and orchestra preludes, and sermons by Rev. T. F. Harker. Norene Kracaw and Ethel Meatty lead Christ Life study tonight.

Qustav Merkel Gaston M. Dergier Temple Marcy Charles Vincent Antheny Goutiod Offeriory Aose Phelps Hampeher Mr Thomas T. F. Harker Peathude Williiam R. Spence Epworth League Christ Jeason Norene Kracaw Ethel Meatty Ethel Meatty Mr. and Mrs. Fifer

Local Notes and Incoming Visitors Highlight Small-Town News

Mrs. W M Hartman visited from Ainsworth while Mrs. John Smeltzer returned home to aid sister Mary Brockway who is ill. Residents prepare for sales at 716 N 2nd 48 with household goods and items from Mrs Park. Mrs. Bridget Quinn’s funeral draws Mary McGugin from Enid to attend and stay with relatives at John Flynn home.

John Smeltzer Ainsworth Mise Mary Brockway Mary McGugin Enid Okla Bridget Quinn John Flynn Page Elizabeth Park

Society Events Amid Weather Cancel Plans and Fires

Cold last night disrupted the FB O social at the Metho dist church where a prepared program failed. A northeast wing fire interrupted the gathering but refreshments were later served to a small group including Master Charlie Lyon who played piano. The Barden club met at Mrs Edna Witting's with two visitors, a paper quiz, and Irish storytelling. The Rebekah club held an all day session at Woodman Hall with a noon dinner and quilt progress for a bazaar despite poor attendance.

Charlie Lyon Barden Club Fdna Witting Mires Spring Rebekah Club Woodman Hall

Music program at church features Noble and Nevin pieces

Fifteen minute gospel service led by Mr. Thomas includes anthems It is a Good Thing to Give Thanks and The Hills of God with solos by Harry Thomas. Offertory organ pieces include A Shepherds Tale. Sermon by Rev. ure ker and a male quartet. Postlude Festival March. Interacting names include T Tertius Noble Chas Pontegon Mann ey and Miss Mary Hunter.

T. Tertius Noble T. . Ureker Rhealms of Glory Shepard Thomas Fifer Bushy

Musterole Ointment Promises Quick Headache Relief

A vintage-style ad touts Musterole as a cold and congestion remedy. It claims fast action with a mustard oil ointment, applied externally and safe for stomach or heart, listing uses from sore throat to bronchitis and even pneumonia prevention, with a hospital size priced at $2.50.

Frank Bishop Dies of Pneumonia in Northwest Town

Frank Bishop died yesterday evening at six at his home ten miles northwest of town after a week long battle with pneumonia. He was a son of Eb Bishop and a prominent member of the Lexington community. Private funeral services are set for Sunday at two o'clock at Woodford chapel with Rev Dalton officiating. Friends may call at the chapel Saturday afternoon and evening to view the casket. Interment will follow in Kim Grove cemetery. An obituary sketch will appear in the Journal Saturday.

Frank Bishop Kim Grove Bishop

Pneumonia Causes Scott Baby Death

George Dale Bett aged two years seven months died at his North Twelfth Street home yesterday evening after whooping cough led to pneumonia. He leaves parents Mr and Mrs Hile FP Rcott a twin sister Georine and a brother Charles four. Private funeral Saturday two o'clock at McNamara chapel burial Rim Grove cemetery.

George Dale Bett Hile FP. Rcott North Twelfth Etree Gcott Little George Georgine Charles McNamara Chapel Gurial Rim Grove

National Guard Units Forming in Iowa Cities

Reports to the state adjutant general indicate new National Guard organizations will be formed in several Iowa cities. Major Dovelas VPotie surveys cavalry in Oska Joosa and will federalize a Waterloo infantry company. Business leaders in Waterloo merge to protect guard members' job and drill time.

Des Moines State Adjutant General’s Iowa Dovelas Vpotie Oska- Joosa Hiavlan Waterloo State Adjutant General's Office Florm Jake Sheldon Mars Hambure

County Churches Announcement for Sabbath Services

There will be no preaching services this Sabbath due to the absence of the pastor. Members are reminded of the Presbyterial Conference at the Second Church in Washington from March 9 to 14, and one tenth of the membership is requested to attend. Pastor Mi Dobbin urges attendance to support the church.

Washington S. Mi Dobbin

Presbyterian Ladies Plan Paper Shipments Next Month

The Presbyterian ladies request residents save newspapers magazines and mixed papers in separate tied bundles or boxes. Papers will be collected on the shipment day or usable later at the church basement after calling Mrs. Fred Reid at 809 for pickup.

Fred Reid

Washington Nunty’s Only Daily

The HVYPNING JOURNAL presents a compact glimpse of Washington county life with local notes, notices, and community updates reflecting small-town concerns and daily events.

Hvypning Journal Washington Nunty’s

Uncle Even Says Men Exhausted by Hard Work

A fragment quoted as Uncle Even remarks that some men are tired out by demanding labor. The line captures a sense of weariness from toil in a rustic setting.

Uncle Even Uncle Bhen Qeirse

Bridget Quinn Memorial Rites Held For Longtime Westport Matron

Funeral services for Mrs. Bridget Swift Quinn were conducted at St. James Church. Rev. Fr. Hartigan preached the sermon and burial followed at Elm Grove Cemetery. Born in Cork Ireland in 1829 she was the widow of Thomas Quinn and mother of nine. She died March 1926 at age 96 after a long life of faith and service.

Bridget Swift Quinn Marcell Ted Velock St. James Church Hartigan Elm Grove Cemetery Francis Swift Harry Swift Thomas Swift Leo Hruty Dennis Flynn Dryan Swift Lloyd Swift Bernard Welker Willam Quinn

Birth of Garth Alberson Duell

The Evening Journal notes the birth of Garth Alberson Duell to Mr. and Mrs. Garth Duell at the county hospital yesterday evening. Mrs. Duell is a daughter of A N Alberson and Grandfather Alberson joins in the congratulations today.

Garth Alberson Duell Garth Duell

H. S. Girls to Play Basketball Tonight

A 7:15 p.m. girls basketball game at the high school gym matches senior and sophomore teams. The seniors beat the juniors and the sophomores beat the freshmen in a recent game. Tonight's result will determine the high school championship.

Washington Fairfield Sophs

Former County Clerk Emlory N Foster Dies in Oklahoma

Mrs. C. M. Keek received word from C W Williams of Oklahoma City that her father Emlory N Foster aged about 75 died last Saturday at the Williams home where he had lived for several years. Foster served as district court clerk in the county from 1885 to 1889 and later ran a drug business on the east side of the square in the room now occupied.

Local Mason Brother Foster Dies in Wellman Area

The obituary notes the passing of a prominent Masonic member, Mr. Foster, a brother of Henry L. Foster who recently died near Wellman. The family had left Washington 15 or 20 years ago and were connected with the H. J. Ward dry goods store.

H. J. Ward Dry Goods Washington Foster Henry JL. Foster Wellman

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