Baccalaureate Sermon Praised by Graduates at High School
Rev. L. D. Young delivered an excellent baccalaureate sermon before graduates with large attendance. Local churches hosted visiting United Presbyterian ministers over Sabbath and next Sunday all city pulpits will be filled by General Assembly delegates. Rev. Pollock of Monmouth spoke at the Methodist church, praised for eloquence, citing Jeremiah 2 15 and John 6 67 to urge near God through service rather than pleasure. The piece emphasizes correction of forsaking God with emphasis on work for God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Church
General Assembly
Methodist Church
T. ©. Pollock
United Presbyterian
Monmouth
Pollock
Chas. Brown
Worthiness Sermon by Rev T D Edgar at Wilkinsburg Church
The Presbyterian church was filled by Rev T D Edgar of the Second church at Wilkinsburg Pa. He preached on worthiness with three sub topics the just of the rest the just of the eye and the just of the ear. His address yesterday is highly praised by listeners.
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Presbyterian Church
T. D. Edgar
Wilkinsburg
Edgar
Graduation Sermon Draws Immense City Congregation
Last evening all city churches adjourned services for the graduation sermon at the Graham. Rev. L. D. Young preached on The Complete Man from Colossians 2 10, stressing physical mental and spiritual development and the need for spiritual power to complete a person.
Dominant Purpose sermon inspires at Presbyterian church
Rev. Br. L. Welch of Redlands CA spoke on The Value of a Dominant Purpose at the Presbyterian church, urging Paul’s ambition as the path to fulfillment. Rev. M. J. Thompson of Delaware Presbytery followed at First church, as Washington churches showcased strong United Presbyterian ministry and inspiring messages.
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BR. L. Welch
Redlands
California
Presbyterian Church
Welch
Paul
M. J. Thompson
Delaware
Washington
United Presbyterian
Avery Manufacturing Co Thanks Washington for Courtesies
A letter from Avery Manufacturing Co of Peoria dated May 20 1905 expresses gratitude to Mayor A N Alberson and Washington Iowa for the courteous reception of their threshers party on the night of May 16 The company secretary G F Carson signs and a note mentions Mrs Alex Gibson and son William leaving for Muscatine.
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Avery Manufacturing Co
A. N. Alberson
Peoria
Washington
Iowa
Kansas City
Commercial Club
Avery Manufacturing Company
G. F. Carson, Secy
Rosebud Ladies Protective Society Sets Farm Test for Suitors
About 10,000 men from across the United States pursue 120 Rosebud homesteads in South Dakota. The Rosebud Ladies' Protective Association requires suitors to farm a season, plow and harvest, proving their worth before a possible marriage to a homesteader. Ruth Pyrtle and Katelle Salle lead the group, with initiation involving work and no pay, after which a woman may decide on a marriage.
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Rosebud
South Dakota
Saya
Brooklyn Eagle
Mise Ruth Pyrtle
Lincoln
Neh
New Society
Misa Katelle Salle
Mexico
Bonestee
Thesg
Rosebud Ladies’ Protective Association
Bonesteel
New Sod Without Thick Leaves Ready for Shipment
A. K. Cary of Manitowoc Wisconsin reports a successful method to produce sod that ships without dirt. Patents cover the process and large scale manufacture is planned. The grass is grown on beds, stripped and resewn, giving a three quarter inch thick press seeded turf for swift growth when laid.
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A. K. Cary
Manitowoc
Wis
Milwaukee Sentinel
Fortnightly club to study eggs and strawberry uses
The household economics department of the Fortnightly club meets Mrs. Dr. Stewart Tuesday at 2 30 pm for demonstrations on cooking eggs and uses of the strawberry. The annual Fortnightly meeting was held at the Baptist church with new officers chosen. Delegates Beamer and Hamilton will report on the State Federation meeting at Waterloo at the next gathering.
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Dr. Stewart
Baptist Church
Oss
Minnie Keck
Fannie Ross
Cora Bell
Georgia Canfield
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Waterloo
Beamer
Hamilton
Local farmer mourns loss of prized bay work horse
Geo Fetes of south of the city reports a bay work horse missing after a Saturday night turnout. The horse was found dead Sunday in a ditch being dug in the field, collapsed or fallen in. The animal’s loss is valued well over a hundred dollars, reflecting the horse’s worth. A stray note mentions ten cent cakes at John ova’s.
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Geo. Fetes
Ile
Les
Mr. Fetes
Newton Judge Convenes Short Term Court Saturday
Judge Clements of Newton held a brief court session Saturday in this city. The afternoon featured resolutions on the deaths of A. H. Patterson and A. R. Dewey, which were ordered placed on the district court records.
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Clements
Newton
A. H. Patterson
A. R. Dewey
District Court
Ladies' League to Sell Entables at Local Grocery
The Ladies League of a Baptist church will hold first class entables at Corette and McElhinney grocery store during the General Assembly. For orders call 63 or 119.
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Ladies’ League of the Baptist Church
Corette & McElhinney
Missionary Meeting Sermons Draw Crowds in Crawfordsville
May 22 Crawfordsville special reports yesterday morning services in local churches by members of the Missions Committee in session. At United Presbyterian Rev. J. P. White of Topeka spoke on Jerusalem after a visit to the Holy Land. The address impressed attendees.
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Crawfordsville
Committee of Missions
United Presbyterian Church
J. P. White
Topeka
Jerusalem
Presbyterian Conference Focusing on Home Missions
A three o’clock prayer and praise service followed by a conference at United Presbyterian church discussed home missions. Rev. D W Berry and Rev J C Rankin delivered addresses on the Northwest and Southwest, with Rev Alexander Gilchrist speaking on responses. Evening program outlined with regional focus and financial growth talks.
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United Presbyterian Church
A. B. Gilfillan
Caledonia Presbytery
D. W. Berry
Spokane
Great Northwest
J. C. Rankin
Guthrie
Oklahoma
Vast
Southwest
Alexander Gilchrist
F. O. Ross
J. ©. Kistler
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Second United
Cash Grocery
Graham
J. B. Crone
J. T. Beamer
J. B. Schreckengast
W. RR. Sawhill
L. D. Young
Mr. Young Chess
Jesus
Christ
D. McMasters
R. G. Jones
Alex Gibson
Muscatine
A Matrimonial Society
Ers
S. PD
Mali
Hinds
Tapestry Brussells
Wilton
Biglow Presido
Biglow
Unato
Superior
Smyrna
Portieres
Jowa
IK Socefy
Barrett
The
Allen
Academy
Brighton
Keck’s Grove
Johnson’s
Johnova's
Missionary Meeting
I. D. Edgar
J. C. Hamilton
Albany Presbytery
Wyman
H. H. Crawford
New York
Crawford
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