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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1911
Page
7
A scrape of small town news from Nira May 11 notes visits and travels across Sigourney Rural Route No. Three. Frank Scott of Guynon Oklahoma visits family while many locals attend school term closings and lectures.
Walter Orris bought the Stan ftheal house yesterday and Delong purchased a new vj runabout from FOC. Mrs. Villeher and Mrs. Ship ferry traveled with others to Waitington. Mrs Martin of Winfield visited her daughter Mrs Edgar. Ainsworth Wessworth and John Willey of Omaha are among visitors. Several residents and relatives arrived from Winfield and Washington for family visits and business before departing for Washington yesterday.
Sunday school at 9 30 with teaching services 11am morning worship 11 Sunday school 6 junior meeting 6 30 pastor Rev W W Williams invites all to attend church events The Allan C E league marks its eleventh anniversary with a special program at 7 36 conducted by organist Spencer All are cordially invited to attend
The second Untped Presbyterian church announces Sabbath school at 10:80 and a 1 morning service with topic Our Mothers. Junior Endeavor at 4, Senior Endeavor at 6:15, evening worship at 7:30. Rev. Wo Ro Sawhill, pastor invites all.
Rev Po J McDonald of Los Angeles will preach Saturday 2 PM Sabbath 11 AM and 4 30 PM and Monday 10 AM. Sabbath school 9 50 and Young People meeting 2 30. All are invited. Rev S EL Greer, pastor.
Corner of Towar Avenue and Jefferson Street invites all to Sabbath school at 10 o clock and morning service titled Mortals and Immortals. Bible text emphasizes righteousness guiding the path and wickedness falling by its own deeds. Wednesday meeting at 7 45 p m and free reading room hours listed.
The Presbyterian Church at Corner East Main Street and Second Avenue lists services and activities. Minister H. V. Comin, residence 209 East Main Street, invites all to morning worship at 11, evening at 7 30, junior and senior Christian Endeavor in late afternoons, and fellowship on Wednesday. May 14 topics include a children's object sermon and a Christian Endeavor address on undeveloped resources. The column also notes Women Then and Now and remarks on women’s influence, with Lady's Pictorial as a source.
Valley Forge Camp in the South meeting on North Side Square every Thursday evening. All faiths and members are welcome. Clerk J. G. Morially provides directions.
Washington Lodge Wits Ka holds regular meetings on the first Friday night each month led by W. Morton as secretary. Cyrus Chapter No. 14 meets second Friday monthly with J W Morton as secretary. Bethlehem Commanders No. 1 meets on the designated Friday night monthly under J W Morton as secretary. Washington Chapter invites members and prospective members to attend.
Police hounds in Germany demonstrated effective work as authorities plan to assign more dogs to service. The report notes careful handling of the animals and emphasizes the dogs’ role in public safety and security efforts.
The note from Ottawa says Sir Wilfrid Laurier will sail tomorrow to attend the fingerial of Hee and the coronation ceremony, marking a high profile royal event in Canada where dignitaries will gather for the proceedings.
One hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. J Cheney & Co of Toledo advertise internal use, claiming to reach blood and mucous sources. WALDING KINNAN MARVIN endorse, urging purchase from druggists. Also promotes Hall's Family Pill for constipation.
An old advertisement invites travelers to Colorado for rejuvenation. It pitches mountain air and scenic spots like Estes Park and mentions handbooks with hotel and ranch listings, urging readers to choose a summer trip.
A sharp rural figure derides a neighbor who shuts his blinds at night and avoids light. The commentator imagines the man will one day stumble and trudge through miles of earth as consequence of his attitude.
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