Baptist Young People Union Backs Cedar Rapids Convention
An all day rally of the Baptist Young People's Unions of the Washington Association drew nine congregations to the local church. Neil Caner presided over a round table and Rev. Clapp of Cedar Rapids spoke urging larger participation in the July 4-8 national convention. A six o'clock banquet featured the Ladies League and Rev. Dewey spoke on Things Worth While with musical numbers by local performers.
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Baptist Young People’s Unions
Washington Association
Neil Caner
Clapp
First Baptist Church of
Cedar Rapids
Dewey of
Wellman
Keola
Phianna Sutton
Jessie Dodd
Irwin Reif
Ruth Phillips
Eunice Scott
Washington County Evening Journal Highlights
The Evening Journal of Washington County delivers daily local news, updates, and notices. Readers find briefs on community events, municipal decisions, and small-business happenings shaping the county's civic life.
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Evening Journal
Washington County
Fifty Seventh Anniversary Program at A M E Church
The Rev D W Brown of Oskaloosa and Rev James Joy Jeffreys of Washington spoke at the A M E church to mark the fifty seventh anniversary. The program, run by the stewardesses and Ladies Aid, featured histories, songs, and solos with a silver offering to be received.
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D. W. Brown
Oskaloosa
African Methodist Church
James Joy Jeffreys
Washington, D
A. M. FE
Ladies Aid Society
Jeffrey
South
Brown
Washington County
Eixmma Black
Washington
Sarah Davis
Lord
Shepard
Mary Motts
A. L. Hall
Arnold Hall
Samuel Hall
Florence Hall
Christian Culture Club
C. W. McLaughlin
Amusements Tonight at the Fox The Bar Sinister
The Bar Sinister, a Falcar Lewis photodrama at the Vox theatre, is praised as one of the most human plays this season. Set in woodlands just before the Civil War, it portrays brutal slave life, a violent gangster, and a mix of tenderness and tumult in a film play of notable interest.
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Stillner
Simon Lefree
Speetator
Buck Moe
Ben Swift
Sixteen Recruits Go to Jefferson Barracks for Service
A Burlington crowd sent sixteen Washington county youths to Jefferson Barracks Missouri for Army service against the Huns. The ceremony, led by Capt D W Harvey and featuring Col D J Palmer and Alex Miller, included a parade by Civil War and Spanish American veterans, W A C, and local scouts before the train's late arrival. The list includes Peter Perdeck Frank Brown Delmer W Morrow Elmer B E Martin Arthur B Torey Alford Morgan Alvan Thomas Frank Casey Archies Kepler Raymond Chilcote William D Leppert William Lee Little William R Bristow Andrew Miller Edward J Jackson Harry Carpenter and more.
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Court House
Washington
Col. Palmer
Wellman Drum Corps
Wellman Gun Club
H. L. Karr
Burlington Station
Peter Perdeck
Frank Brown
Delmer W. Morrow
Wellman
Elmer BE
Martin
Ainsworth
Arthur B. Torey
Alford Morgan
Wellman Alvan
Thomas
Frank Casey
Archies. Kepler
Kalona Raymond
Chilcote
William Dd, Lepper
County Reports 44 Men to Camp Dodge for Draft
Washington county is ordered to send 44 registered men to Camp Dodge in the next National army draft. The quota, to begin May 25, comes as officials anticipate full credit for prior volunteers. Two hundred seventy men are allotted to the First district across several counties. several counties and city districts have no men this time.
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Washington County
Dodro
Des Moines
Logan
Lee
Henry
Louisa
Jefferson
Washington
van Buren
Dickinson
Marshall
Wright
Union
Story
Watreloo
Cedar Rapids
Council Bluffs
Sioux City
Davenport
Camp Dodge
Iowa
Chamberlain's Tablets Offer Headache Relief
The ad claims headaches stem from constipation and can be cured by Chamberlain's Tablets. It asserts that many have found permanent relief, noting the tablets are easy to take and gentle. For sale by J E Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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J. E. Lemmon
Acheson of Ainsworth Dies After Illness at 4 A.M.
David Anderson Acheson of Ainsworth dies at his home after months of illness heart trouble was the cause. Born April 12 1843 in Muskingum County Ohio he moved with family to Iowa in youth and later lived in Muscatine Louisa and Washington counties. He married Esther Duncan in 1868 and had four children. He served in Co C 11th Iowa Infantry from 1861 to 1864. Funeral Wednesday at 3 PM at his residence, Rev. J A Kennedy officiating, burial in Ainsworth cemetery.
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Ainsworth
David Anderson Acheson
Muskingem County
Ohio
David
Elizabeth Acheson
Muscatine County
Louisa County
Mr. Acheson
Washington County
Esther A. Duncan
Lizzie Johnson
W. ©. Acheson
Nellie Clegg
R. A. Acheson
Acheson
Seceder Church
United Presbyterian Church
Co. C
11Th Town Infantry
J. A. Kennedy
Ainsworth Cemetery
Community notices and club events in Washington area
Announcements cover Red Cross garment department closing for two weeks for cleaning and reopening May 27. Local clubs meet: SS club with Mrs Durst May 15, ice cream social at Pleasant Hill school May 15 with program at 7 30, West Chester school public program May 17 with small admission for piano fund, Afternoon Bridge club hosted by Mrs Ben Wallace May 15, Washington Lodge No 26 called meeting May 14 for work. Also Navejo club May 15, bags for France deadline to Mrs Ed Page, open meeting at W W of A Hall May 16 with stereopticon views of Woodman Sanitarium and lecture by Thos H Duffy.
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Pleasant Hill
Washington
All
Totona
Chilcote
West Chester
At & P.m
W. W. of A. Hall
Great
Woodman Sanitarium
Woodman
Colorado
Thos. H. Duffy
L. C. Cross
J. B. Nicholson
Great Patriotic Organization
Modern Woodmen of America
Tis
Remedy for rheumatism offers relief and rest
The advertisement proclaims Chamberlain's Liniment as a remedy for rheumatism, claiming it reduces pain and inflammation and helps sufferers find relief and sleep. It is offered for sale at Lemmon's Drug Store.
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Lemmon’s Drug Store
Adyt
Apron Sale Raises 5.47 for Red Cross
The Christian Culture club expresses thanks to the public for assistance with last Saturday's apron sale. The event netted 5.47 for the Red Cross. Officers listed are Mrs. J. B. Green president and Mrs. Anna Burkley secretary.
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J. B. Green
Anna Burkley
Advertisement for Chamberlain's Liniment for Sprained Ankle
A short advert advises obtaining Chamberlain's Liniment immediately after a sprained ankle and to follow the printed directions. It notes Lemmon's Drug Store as the seller.
Rumania Tragedy Seen Not Yet Complete
London May 14 The signing of the peace treaty between Germany and Romania is viewed as not ending the Romanian tragedy. Queen Marie’s likely stance against humiliating peace prompts speculation she may resist German plans for penetration. Political maneuvering at Jassy looms as Germany seeks to install favorable leadership while exile looms for royal figures.
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London
Germany
Rumania
Marie
Romania
Associated Press
Jasey
Queen Marie
Wilhelmstranse
Ferdinand
Charles
Younes
Nikolai
William
Peter Carp
Marp
Wile
M. Carp
Iomania
Russia
Ukraine
Jassy
Mrs. Cook attends national federation in Hot Springs
Mrs. W. A. Cook returns from Hot Springs Ark where she attended the National Biennial convention of the federation of the Women’s Clubs as a district delegate. Invitations arrive for graduation festivities at Iowa State Teachers College. She will complete her course in music this spring with events May 30 to commencement night June 6 when Mr. and Mrs. Rothschild plan Cedar Falls travel.
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W. A. Cook
Hot Springs
Ark
The
Federation of the Women's Clubs
Corinne Rothschild
Iowa State Teachers’ College
George H. White Dead in Glenwood
George Hobart White, son of Mr and Mrs Howard White of West Chester, died yesterday in Glenwood Iowa. Funeral services are planned for Wednesday.
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George Hobart White
Howard White
West Chester
Glenwood
Iowa
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claims Universal Cure
There is more catarrh in this region than all other diseases and it was once deemed incurable. Local remedies failed, but constitutional treatment via Hall's Catarrh Medicine, made internally, claims to affect the blood and mucous surfaces. A $100 reward is offered for any case it cannot cure, with testimonials and circulars from J Hall & Co of Toledo Ohio. Built by druggists. Hall's Pappy Pile for constipation.
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Toledo
Ohio
Hall
Chenfy & CO
Druggiate
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D. W. Harvey
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Alex Miller
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Towa
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A. M
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Ab Anderson
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Ed Page
McElhinney Drus Company
Journal Office
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F. C. Boal
Catalos
Frank Flaherty
Marion Avenue
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Frank Libe
Leigh H. Wallace
Surrey
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