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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1901

Page

2

Retiring Moderator Rev Flickinger Elected to Synod

Rev. R. E. Flickinger of Ft. Dodge Presbytery was elected moderator of the Synod of Iowa for the coming year at the opening Synod meeting in the Presbyterian church. Andrew Herron of Council Bluffs Presbytery was the other candidate. The session included remarks by Rev. J. B. Little and devotions led by Dr. Ely.

R. E Flickinger Ft. Dodge Synod of Iowa Presbyterian Church Flickinger Phil Baird Fuckinger Andrew Herron Council Bluffs J. F. Hinkhouse Offce Jesuita Brother Herron Brother Flickinger Little D W. Wylie Davenport Wm. Moffit Waterloo

Institute closes after strong Sunday school meeting

The Presbyterian church conference on Sunday school work concluded with seven addresses and resolutions urging greater emphasis on temperance, shorter catechism, and missionary efforts. Mrs. Chas. Craig discussed methods to reach the aged and sick, while R F Sulzer spoke on rural district outreach and the Synod of Minnesota. Dr Humble described mountain county Sunday schools and Dr Worden offered normal school tips.

Presbyterian Church Home Department Chas. Craig Rockford, Kit R. F. Sulzer Synod of Minnesota Dr. Humble Mountain Worden

Daytonville Stone Vein Promises Whetstone and Grindstone Uses

Geo Bell finds a fine rock vein northeast of Daytonville likely best in the state for whetstones and grindstones. Experts praise its razor-edge grit and the specimen drawn public attention last week. If developed, the rock could boost Daytonville and Washington county to national prominence like Berea rock.

Daytonville Geo. Bell Bell Washington County United States Berea Onbio

Kidney Cure Ad from Ada City Chicago Firm

An OCR style advertisement claims Dr Hobbs a remedy with "8 are us Pills" to cure kidney ills and offers free samples from Ada. ng Remedy Co of Chicago.

Rector J. H. Stewart Dr. Hobbs Ada. Ng Remedy Co Chicago

Epworth League Spelling Bee At M E Church

The Epworth League held an old fashioned spelling bee in church parlors with Wake Neal and Miss Mary Hughes choosing sides and Prof W G Pratt pronouncing words from Swinton's spelling book. Mrs I B Schreckengast won the silver souvenir spoon prize as about 90 guests attended. Social hour followed with frappe served by Misses Allie Rownd and Katherine Marbourg. net proceeds totaled $9.00.

Epworth League M. E. Church Wake Neal Mary Hughes W. G. Pratt Swinton Schreckengast Frappe Allie Rownd Katherine Marbourg

Hear Roney's Boys at the Graham on Friday

Roney's Boys perform at the Graham Friday evening with doors opening at 7 30. Attendees must be seated by 8 10 as no one will be admitted during any numbers.

Roney the Graham

Southern Bravery and Villainy Mark Weakened Stage

The authors performed under a sparse audience, showing the strain on actors. The south setting frames a tale of love and villainy with a few ordinary character quirks. Two young lovers provide comic relief while an orchestra offered engaging music that aided the pace.

Washington Rest Room Association Meeting Scheduled

A meeting of the Washington Rest Room Association will be held tomorrow afternoon at 345. Eita May Brown serves as secretary.

Washington Rest Room Association Eita May Brown Secy

Notice of non liability for subcontractor debts

The undersigned give notice they will not be responsible for any debts incurred by any of our sub-contractors their agents or laborers nor those of our own agents unless upon our regularly written and properly signed order. Fruick & Johnson Contractors by J H Frick President.

Burrell Couple Separates Amid Train Departures

The community learns of H. A. Burrell and his wife parting after evening departures. Burrell rode south toward Havre while Mrs. Burrell boarded the eastbound train toward Chicago. Rumor suggests both may reunite in Chicago to visit Joseph Jefferson in Rip Van Winkle.

H. A. Burrell

Bay Villa Store Serves Wide Rural Area in South Africa

O R Larson of Bay Villa Sundays River Cape Colony runs a general store nine miles from the railway and twenty five miles from the town serving farmers within thirty miles. He notes fourteen of about sixty residents within one mile were cured by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in the past year, a claimed remarkable record. For sale by Stewart's Pan pharmacy and Cook Sherman.

O. R. Larson Bay Villa Sundays River Cape Colony South Africa Larson Chamberlain Stewart's Panarmacy Cook & Sherman

Miller couple ride train to see Rip Van Winkle

Alex Miller and his wife travel early to Chicago to attend a performance tonight starring Joseph Jefferson in Rip Van Winkle.

Alex Miller Chicago Joseph Jefferson

Cures Reported For Paralysis By Pain Balm

Henderson Grimett of Logan county West Virginia lost use of his arm and side but after two bottles of Chamberlain's Pain Balm he is nearly cured. The liniment is also known for rheumatism sprains and bruises and is sold by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook Sherman. Mrs Frank Shinnebarger and children returned home from Muscatine after visiting Mrs J T Matthews.

Henderson Grimett Chamberlain Geo R. McDonald Man Logan County W. Va Stewart’s Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Local visitors and departures noted around Crawfordsville

Mrs Mary Clark and guest Mrs Jeanie Holman of Waureka Wis visit Mrs N Clark in Crawfordsville. Mr W M Stone and wife return to Minneapolis after attending his father James Fleming's illness. Dr Howard Hamilton of Ainsworth visits briefly. Mr Harper Fulton and wife with Mrs J A Darbyshire spend day in West Chester. G S Eckerman arrives from West Chester.

Mary Clark Jeanie Holman Waureka, Wis N. Clark Crawfordsville W. M. Stone James Fleming Minneapolis Minn Harper Fulton J. A. Darbyshire West Chester

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Mercer & Ghilcote KMART Glohatinger & Mare Hart Schaffher Clothes Tnis A. Meyer J.A. Marie Barden Vilaul Washington, Lowa Lila Whitmore Neiswanger Cunningham's Watson & Arthur Rev RE. Flickinger Presbyterian Synod The Baptist Church J. B. Little Shenandoah Babylon Ely Des Moines Drs. Halsey and Thompson New York Nellie Anderson Muscatine S. S. Institute Presbyterian Board of Publication United Presbyterian Church W. A. Magee C. H. Parmont D. D Iowa City Institute Sunday School Association of Iowa Roney’s Boys Arkansaw Rest Room Association Viuuis Fruick & Johnson, Contractors J. H. Frick Pres J. W. Farwell & Co Caer Ana York Dell H. Duncan Journal Frank Shinnebarger J. T. Matthews Howard Hamilton Ainsworth City G.S. Eckerman Harwood South Side Sol Rich & Co R.dhubbard Avi Mankato,minn Hubbards Baird & Johnson Cash Store
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