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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1905

Page

4

Wreck of No 30 near Ainsworth yards delays trains

Rock Island No 30 jumped the track just outside Ainsworth yards at 4 10 PM causing wheels to leave the rails. No one hurt. Track damaged for 40 rods with many ties broken. Engine and caboose removed to Columbus Junction. repairs started at once and No 12 allowed through by 1 30 AM with engine 1511 under Conductor V Van Sant.

Ainsworth Rock Island Columbus Junction V van Sant Brown Kirkwood

Sabbath Services and Activities Schedule

The churches announce Sabbath School at 9 40 Morning Preaching at 11 Junior Endeavor at 5 Senior Endeavor at 6 30 and Evening service at 7 30 All are invited.

Morning and Evening Services At Local Church Schedule

Morning service at 11 led by Rev John Ferguson of Buffalo New York. Evening service at 7 20 led by the pastor. Other services at the usual hours.

John Ferguson Buffalo New York

Sunday church schedule with multiple services

The program lists Sunday School at 9 30, classes at 10 30, morning service at 1 with the pastor preaching, Junior League at 3 30, Epworth League at 6 15 led by Ralph Kellar on The Maxing of a Christian His Exercise, and an evening service at 7 30. A cordial invitation is extended to the public.

Ralph Kellar

Eureka-10 and m Sunday School and Preaching Topics

Sunday School at 10 a.m. with visitors urged to attend. 11 a.m. preaching on Our Fruits, the True Test and 7:30 p.m. preaching on Selling a Soul. Plains-10 a.m. Sunday School. 4 F Robertson is the pastor.

Eureka Plains F. Robertson

Morning preaching service and Sunday school schedule

Morning preaching at 11 on subject hearing the Reproach of Christ from Hebrews 13 13. Sunday School at 3 p.m. Preaching at 7 30 by Pastor M Payton.

Christ M. Payton

Sunday Worship Schedule Without Date

Sunday School at 10 a m. Sermon and holy communion at 11. Evening prayer and sermon at 7 30.

Sunday church schedule with sermons and youth groups

Sunday School at 9 30. Morning preaching at 11. Junior B Y P U at 4. Senior B Y P U at 6 30. Evening preaching at 7 30. Morning sermon subject Does It Make Any Difference What Church One Belongs To Evening topic The Philosophy of the Atonement.

Church of Covenanters Service Schedule

Services tomorrow at 11 a.m. conducted by Rev. W. C. Allen. Sabbath School at 9:50 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 6:15 p.m.

Church of the Covenanters W. C. Allen Christian Endeavor

First Church of Christ Service Times Notice

A church notice details services at the First Church of Christ located one half block south of the post office. Regular services Sunday at 10 30 am with Sunday School at 9 15 am and a Wednesday gathering at 7 30 pm inviting all to attend.

First Church OF Christ

Graduation Piano Recital for Viola Simpson

Invitations issued for Viola Simpson to perform a graduation piano recital at Washington Academy Chapel on Saturday evening May 13 with Nora Curran as soloist. A Presbyterian surprise at the Sabbath School room honored Rev. L P Young and wife on their third anniversary with music, games, and gifts totaling 79 cents. Kodak photos captured the joyous moment. Hazel Ward hosts a thirteenth birthday party. Epworth League meeting at the Methodist church updates constitution and adds twenty five new members. Maude Vaile celebrates sixth birthday at Wilber Millers.

Viola Simpson Washington Academy Academy Chapel Miss Simpson Nora Curran Presbyterian Church L. PD. Young L.S. Patterson Mies Parrish Mr. Mintle Mr. Shields Mr. Young Mrs. Young Epworth League Methodist Church Wilber Miller Maude Vaile

Death of Henry Morgan Noted Washington County Pioneer

Henry Morgan eighty seven years old died at his Clay home. Survived by wife and six children. Funeral service announced for Sunday. Morgan was among the oldest Washington county settlers and known for long running business activity and sharp intellect.

Henry Morgan Washington County Clay

Fortnightly club officers and social at Commercial club

President Ralph Kellar led a Fortnightly club business session followed by a box supper and guessing contests. About a dozen couples danced at the Commercial club with music from an Italian orchestra. The literary department meets Monday at 2 20 with Mrs Col Scofield to study Nathaniel Hawthorne.

Ralph Kellar Nellie Wilson E. B. Carney Alice Rownd J. J. Kelloge Will Kuho Homer Kirney J. Cocklin Prof Daugherty Col. Scofield Nathaniel Hawthorne

Turn-Over Collars Offered At Discount Tonight

Price drop from 7 to 10 pm for 25 dot embroidered Turn-Over Collars. Selections include 25 different styles with sale price of 3 for 5 cents.

What I Can Circle Hosts Baptist Group Reception

About forty members of the What I Can Circle of the Baptist church gathered at Mrs. Grace Bishop’s home on the Heights for an evening of fellowship and a two course lunch. A local carpet cleaning ad offers free pick up and delivery and lists office and residence phones. A. G. Whitaker of Muscatine visits his brother Harry north of the city and will stay over Sunday.

What I Can Circle of the Baptist Church Grace Bishop the Heights A. G. Whitaker Muscatine Harry

Obituary: Pioneer Iowa couple Morgan Family

The obituary notes the death of Mr. Morgan of Clay Iowa born April 9 1818 in Jefferson county Tennessee married Adeline Barnett May 13 1840 at Huntsville Indiana. They moved to Iowa in 1846 and lived in the local community until his death. Nine children survive along with six readers. the couple would have celebrated their 65th anniversary this month. Funeral services will be held at the residence five miles west of Brig hton with Rev Kitch of Richland officiating.

Clay Mr. Morgan Jefferson County Tenn Huntsville Ind Adeline Barnett Iowa Uuntry Morgan Isaac M Harlan Thos. H Osceola A. J Ft. Madison

Hawkeye Lodge Representatives Prepare for Grand Lodge

Engineer Kimball arrived from Davenport. Mrs. Anna Grayson and Mrs. Della Neal plan to leave Monday for Cedar Rapids to represent Hawkeye lodge No. 37 at the Grand Lodge meeting May 9 to 10. Miss Ora Henderson visits Wellman and Daniel Graber visits Noble County seat.

Engineer Kimball Davenport Anna Grayson Della Neal Cedar Rapids Hawkeye Lodge No. 37 Grand Lodge

Vienna Bakery Offers Pies and Cakes Plus Local Visits

Personal notes list Miss Anna Irwin of Brighton and several visitors in the city including J. A. Hillhouse of Havre and Mrs. Duane McClure of West Chester. Chop suey and cream sponge near gone. fresh fruit layer cake praised for Sunday. Harvey & Warfel ice cream touted as chemical free.

Duane McClure West Chester

Schreckengast Visits Daughter Near Wilton

I Schreckengast left yesterday for a visit with his daughter near Wilton after a several days stay at the Schreckengast home in the city.

I. Schreckengast Wilton Schreckengast

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Ainsworth Yards Presbyterian U. P Methodist Washington Trinity Baptist Church OF Covenanters Campbell Dell H. Dungan S Sociefy Kodak Hazel Ward Chil Angemes Seuss Cash Grocery MR. and Mrs. Henry Morgan Ora Henderson Wellman Daniel Graber Noble Portieres Brussels Khe Fae Vienna Anna Irwin Brighton J. A. Hillhouse Havre Sherm Welch Chicago Mrs. Sherm White Crawfordsville City The Harry Rittenhouse Frank Arnold Lexington Harvey & Warfel's Frances Clara Meyers Titus Helen Mildred Morton Col. Palmer Billie Colt M. Palmer
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