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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1908

Page

5

Lost Maltese kitten and wanted boarders notice

Lost A small Maltese kitten. Finder please call 272. Wanted boarders inquire at this office.

Iowa Weather Forecast For Today And Tomorrow

Partly cloudy tonight with likely light snow east and central portions. Sunday generally fair. Weather outlook issued for Iowa with brief conditions.

Washington, D. C The Evening Journal Iowa

Shooting Gallery Launch at Unique Picture Show

The new Shooting Gallery opens this evening three doors east of the Unique Picture Show. A turkey will be awarded to the person achieving the best score.

Turkey

Hear Master Scott Sings at the Star Tonight

Local notes report Master Scott performing at the Star this evening and chocolate pies available at the Vienna. Several residents travel plans and delays are noted including Miss Mike Lewis's Sunday Ottumwa visit and trains No 1 and No 50 running late. Mrs. John Matthews returns from a Junction visit, while Mrs. J J Weldin heads to Wapello to see her son and family. Mr and Mrs Cross depart for Hampton Nebraska after visiting H M Shellabarger.

J. J. Weldin Wapello Chas. Weldin Mrs. Cross Hampton Nebr H. M. Shellabarger

Foley's Honey and Tar Clears Cough and Soothes Air Passages

An advertisement for Foley's Honey and Tar claims it relieves constipation irritants throat irritation soothes inflamed membranes and stops a stubborn cough while healing sore lungs and expelling the cold. Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Foley Lemmon’s Pharmacy

Election Ends as Scramble for Coal Begins

In the wake of the election, analysts note a rapid push by political actors to secure coal interests. Observers warn of shifting alliances as energy policy debates intensify amid regional resource stakes.

County News Happenings and Community Updates

The County News provides a roundup of local doings across communities, highlighting notable incidents, celebrations, and everyday events in the county. Readers gain a snapshot of civic life, with brief notices from towns, churches, and schools.

Revival meetings and community events in Brighton area

On Nov 13 the Christian church revival meetings drew good attendance with Rev. Mr. Leverett praised as a fine speaker. Richland defeated Brighton 20 to 6 in a recent basketball game. A reception was held at the hall above the former Shames store. J A Colvard’s move into the Downs property, Ada White visiting relatives in Oskaloosa, A A Wall visiting Keota, and a Brighton men’s mass meeting to plan a youth reading room and gym under the Men's Fellowship club. Leverett spoke to women and later to men. Bidwell returned from Chillicothe, and Friday an address for children is planned followed by a men’s address Sunday.

The Christian Church Leverett Richland Brighton Shames J. A. Colvard’s J. L. Downs Ada White Harry Bidwell Oskaloosa Rilley A. A. Wall Keota A. R. Leverett Chillicothe

Wickhams Visit Washington and Relatives

Ainsworth reports Mr and Mrs T Y Wickham spent yesterday with relatives in Washington. R O Lynn and W H Chihak also visited Muscatine yesterday. R Ray and wife left for a few days with relatives in Wapello. Mrs W R Crawford and daughter Mabel traveled to Fairfield for a short visit. J M Stone and daughter Grace shopped in Muscatine yesterday. Lou Duncan moved his family into Hugh Hall property and will work with the bridge gang this winter. Stone Scutter, previously in Florida, returned home yesterday.

T. Y. Wickham Washington R. O. Lynn W. H. Chihak Muscatine R. Ray Wapello W. R. Crawford Mabel Fairfield J. M. Stone Grace Lou Duncan Cotter Hugh Hall Mr. Duncan Bridge Gang Stone Scutter Florida

Local residents return from visits in Crawfordsville

Nov 14 Miss Lewis leaves Crawfordsville after a month with Mrs. Rev. E. S. Genung in Austin Minnesota. Mrs VanHorn and her mother go back to the Junction after a Briley home visit. Mrs 8 J Cocklin called on her mother Mrs T W Rickey yesterday.

Passengers for Washington Include Noted Local Residents

A group of local residents including Mrs. Henry Hull Mrs. John Zook Mrs. John Smiley and others were travelers bound for Washington this morning. The list also names Flo and Willo Fishburn Maud Beatrice Ina Murphy Blanche Neiswang ered J. H. Huston F. B. Young J. A. Morehead and son Clyde Robbins Howard Huston Harley Rhea Henry McCoy Hugh H. Davis Elmer McFadden and Rev. E S Genung.

Henry Hull John Zook John Smiley Flo Willo Fishburn Maud Beatrice Ina Murphy Blanche Neiswanger J. H. Huston F. B. Young J. A. Morehead Clyde Robbins Howard Huston Harley Rhea Henry McCoy Hugh H. Davis Elmer McFadden E. S. Genung Washington

Westchester News Briefs Include Visits and Local Theater

Mrs. J. D. Dayton and her son Daryl returned from Brighton after a visit. Al Augustine spent yesterday at Rose Hill on business. Several residents attended the play The Devil at Washington Thursday evening.

J. D. Dayton Daryl Brighton al Augustine Rose Hill Washington

Will Exhibit His Pheasants At Local Poultry Show

The local Poultry association arranges for Ralph Keller to exhibit his English Ring Neck pheasants at the upcoming show. Guinea pigs will also be on display and a pair of guinea pigs will be awarded to the student selling the most season tickets at 25 cents each. Tickets available from John Bailey or F F Parrish.

Poultry Association Ralph Keller John Bailey F. F. Parrish Iowa

Rynearson Reports Strong Business with Glover Co

A. A. Rynearson, long established in the city, says his business with H. B. Glover Co of Dubuque is thriving. The firm manufactures and wholesales men's furnishings and a women’s line. They run a large overall factory and produce a fine product. The Rynearsons and nearby Mrs. Brown are noted residents and relatives.

A. A. Rynearson H. B. Glover Co Dubuque Rynearson Walter Brown

Light Snow Fails to Cover Roads Keeps Sleighing Slow

The snowfall last night and this morning barely covers the ground, not enough to close the public highway to sleighing. Thermometer dropped to 18 above as the low temperature, while encouraging children to use their sleds for now.

Foley’s Orino Laxative Promises Permanent Liver Relief

An advertisement claims Foley’s Orino Laxative cures liver trouble by stimulating digestive organs to act naturally. It says the product does not gripe, is pleasant to take, and eliminates the need for continual laxative use. Lemmon’s Pharmacy.

Foley Lemmon’s Pharmacy

Vienna bakery serves fresh oysters and pastries tonight

Miss Lena Maxwell arrived from Crawfordsville yesterday. The Vienna bakery offers Baltimore and Connecticut oysters and varieties such as cream puffs and chocolate cream roll. H Knecht advertises coat pressing and mending services. Fred Reid returns from a visit with his parents in Bloomington.

Lena Maxwell Crawfordsville Baltimore and Connecticut the Royal

Churches Sabbath Schedule and Pastor

Sabbath school at 9 45 morning service at 11 Junior Endeavor at 4 Senior at 5 45 Evening service at 7 All are welcome Rev W O Fisher pastor

Rev W. O. Fisher

Church services schedule with Rev Bailey preaching

Sabbath school at 9 30. Morning worship at 11 with Rev A S Bailey in the pulpit. Junior Endeavor at 4 30. Senior Endeavor at 5 45. Evening service at 7 with preaching by the pastor. All are cordially invited. Rev W R Sawhill, pastor.

A. S. Bailey W. R. Sawhill

Church Service Schedule with Rev Sproull Sermon

Sabbath school begins at 9 50 with morning service at 11 and evening worship at 7. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 and the preaching will be by the Rev T C Sproull.

Christian Endeavor T. C. Sproull

First Presbyterian Service Hears Heavenly Forces Morning

The morning sermon will explore Heavenly Forces and the evening sermon centers on The Seeking Savior. Mrs S B Dewey will sing Callest Thou Thus O Maker in the morning and Mrs H Tillotson Shepherd Divine I Come in the evening. Sabbath school at 9 30 Junior Endeavor 3 30 Senior Endeavor 6 Rev John C Abels pastor.

S. B. Dewey Mirtzke

Public worship services and sermons announced

Public worship at 11 and 7 with Sun day school at 9. Rev A LeGrand to preach morning and evening. special meetings continue at 7 30 through the week. A cordial invitation to attend. Tomorrow themes: Morning Unseen Forces Evening Jesus the All satisfying Rev G D Rogers pastor.

A. LeGrand Jesus G. D. Rogers

Fresh jumbles and social notes from Vienna evening

A crowded Vienna notes list visitors and travels including W R Mount bound for Iowa City and J L Brookhart on George H Paul Co business in Albia. Mrs Emma Burroughs and Mrs Chas Stout depart for Davenport and Chicago respectively while Mrs Hervey Bell visits Everest.

Vienna W. R. Mount Iowa City J. L. Brookhart Albia George H. Paul Co D. CG

Outing at Mr. Neal's Sawmill Promises Local Day Trip

Mrs. L. E. Neal and Ferne join Ruth Wilson for a Titus excursion to Mr. Neal's sawmill. The Vienna promises custard cocoanut pumpkin and cream pies this evening. Winter illness risks are noted with a Foley's Honey and Tar promo from Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Vienna

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