Mrs Shephardson Lectures On China At Baptist Church
The audience packed the Baptist church as Mrs. Shephardson spoke on China in oriental costume. She highlighted educational value, presented a Chinese shop exhibit, and introduced her son Kee who served tea in a traditional bow. A future talk on India promises similar treasures and the event remains free except Friday’s Palestine stereopticon lecture with 25 cent admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shephardson
Baptist Church
L. H. Wallace
Denison
Ohio
New England Conservatory of Music
Japan
China
Orient
Kee
India
America
B. C
Rally Day At MW. E. Church Impresses With 805 Attendees
The Methodist Sunday school rally drew 805 people, surpassing expectations. A service collection of 25.50 was taken as part of an engaging program including talks by J I D Glasgow ass t Supt Miss Stella Cavander cradle roll Supt Miss Ida Bailey primary dept Supt Mrs H M Shaver intermediate dept Supt and a solo by Carl Hedges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 1D
Glasgow
Stella Cavander
Ida Bailey
H. M. Shaver
Carl Hedges
Mrs P H Brogan Praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy
Mrs P H Brogan of Wilson Pennsylvania testifies from experience that Chamberlains Cough Remedy is far superior to any other and unmatched for groups. Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilere
P. H. Brogan
Wilson
Chamberlain
Lemmon
The Standpatters A Saucy Political Note From 1896
A satirical sketch defends standpatters as a safety valve in politics. It mocks supporters of tariffs, cites Mark Hanna, and lampoons resistance to reform, framing standpatters as stubborn yet essential in a volatile era.
Bryan Meeting Plans in Central Park For Bryan Event
The Democratic county committee plans a large Monday afternoon meeting in Central Park with William Jennings Bryan, three time presidential candidate, addressing political issues. An auto parade and crowds from the countryside are expected. Another event Friday in Riverside features candidate Dunn of Mason City speaking in Fesler's hall. Bryan will not speak between Oskaloosa and Washington nor between Washington and Eldon, staying about one hour in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic County Committee
William Jenning Bryan
America
Central Park
Knupp
Dunn
Mason City
Fesler
Riverside
Nick Reed
Democratic State Committee
Des Moines J
Bryan
Oskaloosa
Washington
Eldon
Favorable Argument About a Faulty Automobile
A prospective buyer complains the car looks poor and would break down before a mile. The dealer concedes but notes the advantage of not walking far home if it would run only a short distance before failing.
McKee School Baseball Series Ends In Extra Inning Thriller
Last week the McKee school boys played a tight series directed by Secretary MacEachron. Kiburz edged McClellan 16 to 15 after a 14 to 14 tie in seven innings. Standings show Kiburz 0.600, McClellan and Maxwell 0.500, Warfel 0.400 as rain halts regular games and racing stunts fill the hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKee
MacEachron
Kiburz
McClellan
McClellang
Maxwell
Warfel
So Banks Seeks Break in Late Wife's Will
A Baltimore American remark notes that So Banks faces his only chance to break his late wife’s will, with a reader calling him a poor fellow and suggesting it’s his first such opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banks
Baltimore American
Washington Market Centennial Begins in New York
The centennial celebration of Washington market opens in New York with a food products exhibit as the main feature. The event marks the market as a famed historic fixture among United States marketplaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington Market
United States
Parisian Sage Hair Product Ad Claims Dandruff Cure
An old time advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a remedy for dandruff and hair loss promising a splendid head of luxuriant hair. It highlights a 50 cent bottle sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy with a girl with Auburn hair on the carton and bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Eureka Church Homecoming Day Program
The Eureka church outlines a Sunday homecoming program with 10:00 Sunday school 11:00 sermon by Pastor J W Carson 2:00 basket dinner and services 2:30 Eureka 25 years ago by Alex Miller 8: J Cocklin recalls tenure 2:10 sermon by Dr A S Smith closing hymn and benediction by Rev J W Carson 21200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Carson
Chrch
W. Livingston
Eureka
Alex Miller
Eureka Sunday School
J. Cocklin
A. S. Smith
Divorce Petition Filed for Bertha Young in Iowa Court
Bertha Young sues for divorce from Earl Young in Washington County Iowa alleging two years of desertion. The petition seeks general and equitable relief with a judgment by the next district court term starting November 4 1912 if Earl Young does not appear by noon. CHAS A DEWEY attorney for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Iowa
Bertha Young
Earl Young
District Court
District Court of
Washington
Chas, A. Dewey
Plaintis
Public Sale to Dissolve Partnership at John Wittrig Farm
Public sale on the John Wittrig farm 244 miles west of Crawfordsville Iowa on Wednesday October 9 1912 starting at 11 o clock a m selling 19 head of horses cattle hogs and machinery including Percheron stock and papers for breeding stock. Terms 12 months on sums over 10 cash for 10 and under. Wenger Bros Auds Wittrig Clerk Henry Wittrig Sept 20-Dec 5-7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Witting
Crawfordsville
Iowa
Gipsey Chief
Indy
Surrey
Wenger Bros
Auds
Wittrig
Joan Wittrig
Henry Wittrig
Referee Sale of Young Brothers Farm in Cedar Iowa
On Tuesday October 8 1912 at 1 30 p m the undersigned referee offers for sale at public auction the Young Brothers Estate Farm of about 280 acres in Cedar township Washington County Iowa Sections 34 35 Range 8 West The land includes 160 acres of level to gently rolling farmland and 120 acres of timber with improvements a seven room two story dwelling a four room one story tenant house a 24 by 48 barn with granary windmill and corn crib The farm lies five miles northwest of Washington and three miles east of West Chester Title is clear with abstract of title supplied Terms are 10 percent cash at sale and balance on March 1 1913 possession given then Prospective bidders may inspect prior to sale Frank R Sage Referee and Austin Sutherland Auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eutery
Young Brothers
Cedar Township
Washington County
Iowa
Washington and Lexington Road
Washington
West Chester
Fprank R. Sage
Austin Sutherland
Public sale of farm stock on John Mathews Rowe farm
John Thompson and D F Macon announce a public auction at the John Mathews Rowe farm 144 miles south of Havre 4 miles north of Noble and 8 miles southeast of Washington starting at 10 am. The lot includes cattle hogs sheep hay a buggy harness sleigh and corn shelter with 12 months credit on sums over 10 plus cash for smaller amounts. Lunch by Pleasant Hill Church ladies. DeLong Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mathews
Rowe
Havre
Noble
Washington
Short Horn Hall
Poland
China
Timothy Hay
Pleasant Hill Church
Reperees Sale Of Meadacham Estate Farm In Iowa
The Meacham Estate farm of 33 acres in Sec 20 Clay and Washington County Iowa near Clay Cheese Factory will be sold on the premises to the highest bidder Tuesday October 15 1912 at 2 p m Write or phone Hugh Richland or J W Teeter Washington Iowa for details
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Méacham
Clay Ane Washington Co
Iowa
Clay Cheese Factory
Hugh “Ae Richland
J. W. ‘Teeter
Washington
Towa
Aaa
Rison Headache Relief Ad From Lemmons Pharmacy
An old pharmacy ad promotes tablets to treat headaches and an upset stomach. It claims relief by taking the recommended tablets from Lemmons Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rison
Lemmons Pharmacy
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Mutual
Chicago, Ill
Tomor & Row
M. EF. Church
J. W. Smith
Washington St
W. A. Harper Realty CO
Opera House
F. R. Scranton
Cole's
W. H. Warner
Orpington Bulletin
Eli Neiswanger
KREBS
Titus
Madison St
E. McEhinney
N. Kk
Jesse DeMarce
Eldridg
MW. E. Church
By Howard L. Rann
Mark Hanna
Mr. Hanna
Boston
M’kee
Eureka Church
Benediction
Chet
Cole
John €. Thompson
D. F. Macon
M. (. DeLong
Reperee
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