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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1906

Page

4

Public Sale of Farm Property Near Washington Oct 4 1906

J H Lathrop Teeter and Lathrop Auct lists a public sale at the seller’s home three miles south of Washington on Wayland road beginning at 1 a m Thursday October 4 1906. Items include horses cattle hogs farm machinery and notes terms cash under ten dollars 6 percent off for cash over ten with note security and 7 percent interest on unpaid notes. Lunch provided. Also brief notices about Bertha Anderson arriving to teach at the Academy and an advertisement for Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and lung troubles with trial bottle offer.

Washington Wayland Road Ario H Corp J. H. Lathrop Teeter & Lathrop J. A. McCoy Ora A. Stephens Port Williams Dr. King Stewart

Sermon and Egypt talk at local churches

Dr Kendig preached two sermons at the Methodist church yesterday while Alvin Godfrey spoke at the First United Presbyterian youth meeting about Egypt. Godfrey described Mohammedan faith, risks for converts, and the poor condition of Christians, noting his years teaching in an Egyptian boys college. The talk gave the audience a clearer view of Egypt’s needs and religious customs.

Egypt Alvin Godfrey Young Peoples First United Presbyterian Church Mohammed Godfrey

Sermons by Dr Kendig Captivate Methodist Congregation

Dr A B Kendig of Boston preached twice at the local Methodist church highlighting life from a biblical view. The 76 year old veteran, once active in Crawfordsville, charmed with strong voice and vivid delivery and journeys through Iowa conferences delivering hopeful messages.

A. B. Kendig Boston Methodist Church Iowa

Rally Day Attendance in Presbyterian and Methodist Sabbath Schools

Yesterday’s Rally Day drew unusually large crowds in both the Presbyterian and Methodist Sabbath schools. A special effort was made to maximize attendance with good turnout, and the Presbyterian Sabbath school presented a special program.

Presbyterian Methodist

Runaway Buggy Injures Two Girls Near City

Yesterday evening Floy Elwell and Violet Jones were riding east of the city when a broken holdback strap caused a runaway. The buggy dashed into a telephone pole. Violet Jones suffered severe bruises while Floy Elwell escaped with a few scratches. Jones remains in considerable pain.

Floy Elwell Violet Jones Miss Jones Miss Ewell

Patients Describe Narrow Escape After Accident

The report notes one person unable to sit up but likely to recover in a week or two while Miss Elwell is only frightened and slightly worse for the experience, with both parties extremely fortunate to have escaped serious harm.

Miss Elwell

Ladies Missionary Society Meet and Birthday Celebrations

The Ladies Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church will meet with Mrs. L. D. Young on Tuesday afternoon October 24 at 2 50. A Queen Esther circle gathering is tonight at Miss Aner Gardner's home at 7. The Presbyterian Christian Endeavor president calls a business meeting after prayer Wednesday. About 35 friends and relatives celebrated Mrs. J. N. Sage and Dortha with dinner, games, and gifts. A surprise party for Miss Mary Rohrer featured Erlis and Myrie Shaver and Caullet Powers with music and refreshments. Mrs. Rich and Miss Rich host cards Friday for Maud and Florence Nahm of Bowling Green Kentucky. West Chester youths held a lively social at Mrs. S K Statler’s home last Friday night.

Ladies’ Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church L. D. Young Queen Esther Aner Gardner Mary Rohrer Erlis Shaver Miss Myrie Shaver Caullet Powers Wellman Mrs. Rich Miss Rich Maud and Florence Nahm Bowling Green Kentucky West Chester S K. Statler

Royal Neighbors Meeting Set for Tuesday October 2

The Royal Neighbors schedule a meeting Tuesday evening in the hall with initiation on hand. All members are requested to be present.

Mrs. Buchanan and nephew depart for Cedar Rapids visit

Mrs. Buchanan of Mt. Union leaves with her young nephew Robert Wynne for Cedar Rapids to visit relatives for a week or two.

Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Summer Cold, Hay Fever

A. J. Nusbaum of Batesville Indiana writes of a three month summer cold that interfered with his business. He found no relief from other medicines until Foley's Honey and Tar in the yellow package cured him quickly and his wife also benefited. All druggists.

A. J. Nusbaum Batesville Indiana Foley

Arrival from Winfield and visit noted

P. C. Merrisett arrived this morning from Winfield. Mrs. Patterson returned home to Winfield after visiting her daughter Mrs. Cockayne over Sunday.

P. C. Merrisett Winfield Mrs. Patterson Mrs. Cockayne

Also Mentioned on This Page

Steck Pickard China H. F. Steck East Side Jeweler Square Meals Roy Y.stichter Bertha Anderson Wyman The Academy Columbia Pharmacy J. E. Lemmon First U. P. Church Last Presbyterian Chrristian Endeavor Society J. N. Sage Little Dortha Ray H. Dean Cook & Sherman's Washington, Iowa Cash Grocery J. M. Thompson P. C Stewart's Drug Store
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