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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1907
Page
4
A thunder storm in Ypsilanti Michigan on May 4 produced a great ball of fire that split into smaller balls. Deputy Sheriff Henry Minor’s house was struck in three places damaging rooms, knocking a lamp, tearing plaster, and ripping coal stove and oilcloth. No fire occurred and the Minor family has recovered from the shock.
In Wheeling on May 4, Paul Morton president of Equitable Life Assurance and former secretary of the navy, states Theodore Roosevelt can have the nomination for the asking while celebrating the Equitable's local agency anniversary.
Chicago May 4 baseball scores summarize results from major leagues with multiple games across New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Cleveland, St. Louis, Detroit, Washington, Columbus, and Indianapolis. Key outcomes include Philadelphia topping New York in ten innings and Detroit winning 9 to 4 in Chicago.
New York May 4 R G Jun & Co s Weekly Review of Trade notes spring retail trade is backward due to late season and slow distribution but expects postponed business to be made up as conditions normalize. Demand remains strong from manufacturers across leading industries with mills operating full time and steel prospects bright. Building activity signals good material demand while iron and steel reports are favorable. ore moves freely on the lakes and plans foretell a record year with expanded vessel capacity.
Antonome Gordon a half bred Chippewa Indian and Douglas county s oldest inhabitant dies at his home in Gordon Wisconsin. He was over 100 years old and unaware of his exact age.
Des Moines and surrounding areas saw snowfall in many sections yesterday while temperatures hovered around 81 degrees. The day ended with the worst frost of the season across the state, affecting crops and outdoor work.
William Applegate eight miles northeast of the city died at 5:00 PM after a brief illness from cerebral hemorrhage. Born April 18 1832 in Middlesex NJ he settled in Jackson township Iowa in 1868 with Elizabeth Anangst. Survived by three children and wife. funeral Monday at 1 50 PM at home with Rev L D Young. burial Elm Grove cemetery.
The Washington Academy juniors staged a three act comedy at Crawfordsville opera house last evening amid bad roads and cold weather. Seven actors plus special songs by Miss Colthurst and Miss Darbyshire drew a well filled crowd who praised the performance and plan future showings. D H Fox praised the troupe and endorsed their act calling it well worth the money. Cast included Besse Darbyshire Leona Colthurst Bonnie Crawford Frank Taylor Howard Hill Thompson Brookhart and Ralph Bunce. The production will travel to Kalona next Saturday.
The churches announce morning and evening service times at their regular hours with Sabbath school scheduled for 2 30 in the afternoon.
Sabbath shop at 9 45 morning service at 11 junior at 4 45 senior at 6 evening service at 7 30 all are cordially invited to attend these services Rev W Fisher Pastor
Sabbath school starts 9 30 morning service at ten list indicates Junior Endeavor at five o clock and Senior Endeavor at six fifteen Evening service at seven fifty all are cordially invited Rev W R Sawhill pastor
Corner of Iowa avenue and Jefferson streets invites readers to morning service on Adam and Fallen Man. Golden text from Corinthians echoes earthly and heavenly images. Wednesday evening meeting at 7 30 with cordial invitation to all to attend.
Sunday school at 9:30. Classes at 10:30. Morning service at 11. Junior League at 4:39. Evening service at 7:50. Rev Schreckengast of Burlington will preach both services. Rev Elias Handy is the pastor.
Sabbath school at 9 50 morning service at it Christian Endeavor at 6 30 evening service at 7 30 Preaching by Rev Jr Black of Wyman
Public worship with preaching by the pastor at all and 7 30 Prayer meeting Wednesday night Subject for morning sermon Lesson from a fall of snow in May Subject for evening sermon Waiting for the Bridegroom After meeting at the close of the evening service special music Seats free All are welcome
Sabbath school at 9 40 morning service at 11 Junior Endeavor at 4 Senior Endeavor at 6 30 evening service at 7 30 Mr Jean Carden of Winfield will lead music and sing solos at both morning and evening services Rev L D Young pastor
In a Smiths dinner scene a child Willie teases the visiting minister by noting he has not changed since starting meals. The minister laughs and asks why Willie uses the question, and Willie explains he heard Patelma would hug himself upon spotting corned beef and cabbage.
SSOCIEFY, The A. B. C.'s will be entertained this evening at the home of Miss Mred Wabnitz on West Main street. The Beating Circle will meet this evening with Miss Margaret Safley at the Beamer home on East Second street. The Benevolent society of the Presbyterian church met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Ed Knupp.
The United Presbyterians met in the West Chester church to discuss remodeling the building. They approved a $2,000 budget to remodel and begin work once funds are raised, aiming to convert the old structure into a modern house of worship. Visitors included Mrs. Ella Clossen of Crawfordsville and Mrs. Nellie Wolf of Wyman.
Mrs John W Maxwell died at 7 45 am at her east Washington home after a prolonged illness dating to last fall She was born Rebecca Daugherty in Jefferson County Ohio on December 28 1843 She lived in Muscatine Iowa and joined the church early in life The funeral will be held at 2 30 pm Monday at East Main Street residence with Rev W R Sawhill officiating Also notes many survivors including children steps and siblings. An advertisement for local carriages and harness equipment follows.
Bethlehem Commandery will hold a called conclave on Tuesday evening May 7 1907 at 7 30 sharp for work in the Order of the Temple. Sir Knights are urged to be on hand promptly. Mrs H H McCleery and her son Richard return this morning from Loveland Colorado. Miss Carrie Hamilton a west traveler is visiting Monmouth before returning home.
Mrs. Howard Carter returned yesterday from a visit at Monmouth with her daughter Mrs. M. M. McAtlin. Mr. McAtlin is over his recent illness with appendicitis and is able to be at work again.
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