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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1912

Page

7

Convention on in Full Blast Opens District Endeavor Session

The district Christian Endeavor convention opened at the Presbyterian church with Rev H Y Comin delivering the welcome and Lloyd Taylor of Grinnell giving the response. Delegates heard talks on efficiency and organization and a program of conferences, addresses, and social events continues today and tomorrow with fifty five delegates registered by noon.

District Christian Endeavor Convention The Presbyterian Church Howard Y. Williams Iowa City Presbyterian A. C. Fuller Frank Meacham Grinnell Mr. Taylor Lloyd Taylor Ot Grinnell Dr. Comin Taylor Eighth District Society Iowa Christian Endeavor Williams William Hardcastle Iowa Falls Noel J Breed Emerson Davis Ruth Walker Lone Tree Hallie Carter Nellie C. Frazer Carrie A. Fuller Ella L. Pilgrim Rebecca Rugg Lloyd W. Taylor Louis R. Taylor Noel J. Breed G. Emerson Davis Doris Lake Itta Mathes Helen Miller Oskaloosa Rose Johnson June Thomas Ivy Walling Helen A. Adkins Alice Thomassen Pella Sadie Powell Keota Eva Reed Irma Bussey Bussey Goldin Atwood Sigourney Elizabeth Trager Mr. Sharon Leona B. Sloan Lynnville Lurena Davis Ruby Savage Knoxville Howard Hendryn Ralph Brown Ivey Brubaker Valley Grayce Smith Olive Chaple Mary B. McPherrin Omaha Nebr Bessie R. Jones Clay Edythe Woodford Frank T. Meacham Mary Propst Tisie Propst Kathryn Montgomery F. C. Simms Marengo Grace Yeddes Alice Day Mrs. Yokish Miss Lee Gertrude Lewis Floyd J. Kingdon Paul L. Proctor Margaret Price Bertha Sparks Faye KE. Gray John H. Gabriel O. L. Moffit Francis M. Fox Aldene Rich Brighton Marguerite Coffman Jas A. Burns Albia

Hospital Furnishings Meeting Set for May 6

A meeting of all who plan to furnish rooms in the new county hospital will be held at 7 30 Monday evening May 6 in the office of C A Dewey. All interested are urged to attend to reach an understanding on furnishings style and related details.

New County Hospital C. A. Dewey

Memorial day bell tolling urged across Iowa posts

Dr. George A. Newman Iowa department adjutant issues orders directing all G A R posts to toll bells from 12:00 to 12:05 p m on Memorial Day. Veterans are to stand with heads uncovered during the tolling, with towns urged to observe the change and reject the Uninese. Two men are convicted of smuggling Chinese into the country. detectives test whether the Celestials had been in the U S before by making them reverse their coats in American dress.

Williams Hiardcastle Christ Mr. Williams Lowa George A. Newman Rochester Newman

Local trades and moves in May notices from several towns

From our exchanges J M Morris & Co bought Geo H Paul shoe stock with Paul trading the north part of Morris new fair grounds land. New firm began selling this week as Ernest McRoberts continues as clerk. Seymour Martin bought a Bram back farm south of West Chester for 175 per acre from Wesley Smith. Farnce Bridger, now general agent for Geo Paul Land Co, was in town. Mrs Hanna Putnam moves to Washington. James Deimerly bought her house.

Geo. H. Paul J. M. Morris & Co Mr. Paul Fair Grounds Mr. Morris Ben Baker Ernest McRoberts Columbus Safeguard Seymour Martin Bramback Quarter West Chester Wesley Smith Seymour Lloyd Glenn Martins Keota Eagle Farnce Bridger Farneco Geo. Paul Land Co Washington Rockwell City Iowa Farnco Richland Clarion Hanna Putnam A. E. Putnam Jas. Deimerly Sigourney News

Former resident Bell reported dead in Regina Canada

Mrs. S E Greer received a Morning Sun note of James Bell a former resident of Morning Sun and Washington who died at his Regina home. Details unknown with word says he was killed. Bell lived in Washington years ago and left about twenty five years ago. He was James M Stevenson’s son in law and his wife was J T Stevenson’s sister. Bell was a prominent Reformed Presbyterian and wealthy from Canadian land investments.

Mr. Bell J. T. Stevenson Eldorado Hotel Bell Reformed Presbyterian Church

Piles Cured In 6 to 14 Days by PAZO Ointment

A druggist offers a money back guarantee if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles within 6 to 14 days. The ad emphasizes quick relief and a refund policy.

Princeton Theological Seminary Centennial Observed

Clergymen from across the United States gather at Princeton N J for the seminary centennial celebration. The event starts with services and runs through Monday and Tuesday. The seminary has graduated about 5800 students, with roughly 3000 living today. The oldest living alumnus is Rev. Daniel N Freeman of New York, class of 1847.

Princeton N. J Princeton Theological Seminary Daniel N. Freeman New York

Digestit Digestive Aid Ad From Lems on’s Pharmacy

A vintage advertisement promotes Brown's Digestit tablets claiming quick digestion relief and gas reduction. It promises a money back guarantee and includes the disclaimer about harmless tablets sold by Lems on’s Pharmacy.

Sdc Lemson

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