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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1908
Page
8
Cleaned up Saturday with fresh starts at Vienna today as residents report renewed activity and local businesses showcase new offerings. The event highlights community revitalization and neighborhood confidence.
The first inter high school baseball game Saturday at the southeast ball park ended Columbus Junction High 10 to 8 over the local team. The home club led early, then Junction rallied in the sixth to grab a one run lead, and added two more in the ninth for the final margin. Proudfit and Perry Richardson starred on offense. Worthman also contributed with a two and three bagger. Brock sustained a head injury from a stray bat but was not badly hurt.
The Rev. J A Boatman preached at the Methodist church on a large congregation day. He asserted God loves every human being not just Christians, and explained Scriptural nuances about Jacob and Esau. The sermon used parables and contrasts to show divine mercy and earthly parental love, concluding with praise for the Creator.
In morning service Rev Nathaniel Childs of Fairfield preached on Ephesians 4 22 24 urging believers to cast off the old man and put on the new through Christ likeness The sermon stressed purity and civic virtue and urged support for Fairfield mission plans as part of the sem centennial offering
Yesterday at the Presbyterian church Rev H E Gordon of the State University of Iowa preached two sermons. He leads the public speaking department and is noted for instruction in debates and oratory. The morning text was And he worshipped Him from John nine about Christ giving sight to a man born blind. The sermon noted the Sabbath miracle and the division among the people.
A soldier announces a Republican primary bid for County Treasurer and pledges best public service if nominated and elected. The Star also notes a candy prize contest and references a will in New York with relatives in Chicago and Rockford sharing half a $600,000 estate, the other half to the widow.
Columbus Ohio May 4 After a continuous session lasting since 9 30 am Friday the general assembly at 2 am yesterday received and concurred in the report of the conference committee on the general appropriation bill which carries nearly 8 000 000 and then took recess until May when final adjournment will be taken
A 13 year old boy William Haverkamp died after being struck by a bottle at a Grand Rapids baseball game. Ward Parks is under arrest charged with throwing the bottle. The incident occurred May 4 and the suspect faced authorities as the investigation continued.
Flint May 4. Hon Don M Dickinson postmaster general under Meveland administration is improving according to a statement from Oak Grove sanatorium. He is in excellent spirits taking walks about the grounds and is occasionally driven in an automobile.
A new order of nuns called the Order of the Reparatrice has been established on the East Coast in New York City. Introduced by Countess Leary, who was made a countess by Pope Leo, the order aims to promote reparation through its religious mission.
Ex president Grover Cleveland continues to improve daily at Lakewood New Jersey as reported by Mrs Cleveland She hopes his recovery may allow an early return to Princeton Also notes wedding and party orders line in the clipping referencing bakers products
Washington May 4. Special. Congressmen Bartholdi and Hobson press rival peace plans and a large navy. Hobson argues for a powerful fleet to deter others, while Bartholdi envisions peace between nations and labor capital. Tulsa visitors including outlaw Bob Dalton draw attention in D C.
Cedar View merchant B G Stewart touts Dr King’s New Life Pills promising buyers receive gold weight value in health benefits for constipation malaria or biliousness. Sold with guarantee at Lemmon’s Pharmacy for 25 cents.
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