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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1908

Page

4

Local residents return from visits to Corydon Fairfield and Pleasant

Miss Mabel Hogue of Corydon Iowa returns home after visiting J. C. Peck's. John Perkins leaves for Mr Pleasant this morning. Mr and Mrs H W Russe and son Henry arrive from Fairfield after a day with friends. A playful line invites readers to the Star.

Mabel Hogue Corydon Iowa J. C. Peck John Perkins Mr. Pleasant H. W. Russe Henry Fairfield

Missionaries From India Speak At First United Presbyterian

Mrs. Norton a missionary to India spoke at the First United Presbyterian church guest of her son F Norton. She discussed Pandita Ramabai and the education of Indian orphans, plus training of Indian boys and their gospel work. Rev W N Crozier gave illustrated China lecture and a second talk on commercial China follows tonight at 7 30 with no admission. Also the Christian Endeavor society elected new officers led by Anna Hopengartner as president and Hill McCleary as vice president to energize younger members.

India Pandita Ramabai All India Great Britain America Mrs. Norton China Christian Endeavor Society The Presbyterian Church Anna Hopengardner Hill McCleary Margaret Cowden

Missionary lecture on China by Rev W N Crozier at Presbyterian Church

The eight year China missionary spoke on population around 400 million and the country’s long civilizational continuity. He described Chinese customs religion and social life illustrated by pictures and discussed reception of missionaries and gospel growth amid awakening officials and evolving views of the poor.

Presbyterian Church W. N. Crozier China Crozier

Thanksgiving Union Service Next Thursday at Baptist Church

A citywide union Thanksgiving service will be held Thursday morning at 10 30 at the Baptist church The Rev J C Abels of the Presbyterian church will preach the sermon The offering will aid the city's charitable interests.

Baptist Church J. C. Abels Presbyterian Church

Organ Recital by Prof Dean Shure at Baptist Church

Prof Dean Shure of Central College will give an organ recital Thursday evening at the Baptist church. The Apollo quartet assists in the concert. Admission is complimentary and a silver offering will be taken at the door.

Farmers’ Institute Windsor Grocery Dean Shure Central College the Baptist Church Apollo Quartet

Vogt Promises Price Beat On Periodicals

T B Vogt News Dealer guarantees to beat or meet any advertised price this season for any periodicals. All periodicals shipped direct from publishers. Trade notice appears in the local paper with address listed opposite 3S. 38 cod 5t co.

T. B. Vogt

Rainfall Improves Conditions Overnight

A .58 inch rainfall last night settled dust and improved conditions notably for travel and outdoor work. The steady rain refreshed the area, aiding soil moisture and easing air quality concerns.

Local News Briefs From Fox and Dewey Area

Local notes from Fox and Dewey include chapel plans for tomorrow night and several residents visiting or traveling. W P Wells departed for Pella on business, while Frank Starwall from Chariton arrived on No 2 last evening. The home team seeks support for Thursday’s game and Miss Mabel Jackson of West Chester visited relatives in the city.

Frank Starwall Chariton No. 2 The Star F. L. Wilson Miss Nena Brighton Mabel Jackson West Chester Bessie Dicken J. B. Crail Dry Goods Otto Dede Oskaloosa A. McBeth Fairfield Richland M. Jones

For Sale 50 Pigs Poland China Spring and Fall

For sale 50 head of Poland China pigs both sexes spring and fall. Spring pigs are OK and fall boars are good. Pigs sired by four different boars so buyers get variety. Located by Sunset park Washington Iowa. J C Lemley. 92-2tw-tf

Poland China O. K J. C. Lemley Sunset Park R. A Washington Iowa

Local Ladies Attend Visits and Church Bazaar Plans

Mrs Lafe Kline visited her niece Mrs John Davis in Brighton yesterday. Miss Mary Crile of Pleasant Plain returned home after visiting sister Mrs Mert King. Mrs Chas J Fulton and children from Fairfield visited at Henry Stichter and stayed with Mrs R M King in Allerton. Baptist church women plan a chicken pie dinner and bazaar Thursday and Friday December 10 and 11 during the Farmers Institute at the church.

Lafe Kline John Davis Brighton Mary Crile Pleasant Plain Mert King Chas. J. Fulton Fairfield Henry Stichter R. M. King Allerton Iowa W. P. Wells Ladies of the Baptist Church Farmers’ Institute

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Onouefer, Hughes & GO East Side Square Washington, Iowa Mystic Windsor U.P. Church Terian Church J.B. Crail Ours Caner Music Co Frank Macon Fishburn Crawfordsville FOX & Dewey South Dakota Geo. Peck
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