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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1903

Page

4

Sunday School Class Entertained at Work Home

Members of Mr J A Works Sunday School class of the M K church were hosted at his West Washington street home last evening. Mr Work spoke on his western trip this summer and the gathering praised his efforts for the class. Attendees included Carolyn Ball Bridge Rankin Josephine Babcock Eva Mc Gaughey Bertha Coop Maude Staines Edith Wilson Lou Cunningham Verne Lytle Nettie Martin Neilie Eisley Stella Dolan Edna Darbyshire Elizabeth Klein Dora Thompson Anna Birney Maud Hott Susie Johnson Anna Lamansey Ethel Titterington and Lucy Johnson.

J. A. Work M. K. Church West Washington Street Work West Carolyn Ball Bridge Rankin Josephine Babcock Eva McGaughey Bertha Coop Maude Staines Edith Wilson Lou Cunningham Verne Lytle Nettie Martin Neilie Eisley Stella Dolan Edna Darbyshire Elizabeth Klein Dora Thompson Anna Birney Maud Hott Susie Johnson Anna Lamansey Ethel Titterington Lucy Johnson

Johnson's Bakery Offers Fine Line of Goods

A brief note directs readers to call Johnson's bakery this evening to inquire about a fine line of goods on offer.

Johson

Riverside Man Injured By Falling Oak Near Nichols

A Riverside man was severely injured Thursday evening when a huge oak fell while he cut wood three miles south of town. Several ribs were torn from the vertebra and other bruises observed. He was taken to his employer’s home for medical care and is improving with recovery expected.

Riverside Oct Evening Journal Tremer Daior Nichols Here

Harvey elected manager of Washington Banana Crate and Hoop Co

Dr. W Harvey takes over as manager succeeding W L Miller who resigned but remains a stockholder. Miss Crete Cook of Wayland visited friends in the city yesterday. Johnson bakery offers all kinds of cakes this evening. Shan Davis completed laying 8000 tile for Jas Longet on Grace Hill road.

Dr. W. Harvey Washington Banana Crate and Hoop Manufacturing Company W. L. Miller Miller Crete Cook Wayland Johnson Bakery Shan Davis Jas. Longet Grace Hill Road

School Attendance Improves. Banner Awarded to South School

The report notes better overall attendance and punctuality this month with a banner for the South school. Miss Klein receives the banner as the best room in the building, while Miss Della Marsh’s Wallace building room is the best in punctuality. The High School is excluded from the banner but records the best overall attendance. Kindergarten attendance is low due to half day sessions. Tardiness remains high and blamed on parents, who should ensure on time arrivals to foster good work and habits.

Klein South School Della Marsh Wallace Montgomery

Weather forecast for Iowa from Washington DC bulletin

Special to The Evening Journal reports the Iowa forecast for today and tomorrow. ForeCAST calls for fair skies tonight and Sunday with warmer conditions in the east and central portions tonight.

Washington, D. C The Evening Journal Iowa

Relhmel accident rattles local routing news item

Oct. 24 Rural Route Four notes an accident at the Richland area with Relhmel badly shaken and unable to use an arm after a fall. A. Mitchell left for Gove City Kansas while J. Hillhouse visited Wayne county on business.

T. EB. Relhmel Ile A. Frain A. J. Mitchell Gove City Kansas J. A. Hillhouse Wayne County Bessie Newt Benson Richmond Levi Anderson J. B. Anderson Lewis Rolland Gamon Lewis Anderson Charley Kephart Ola Jacobs Minnie Mitchell John Putman T. Norman Pratt Dock Moore W. Hi, Mitchell Eureka

Town Roundup from Sigourney and Washington Area

Oct 24 notes residents visit relatives travel to Chicago. Jackson township beats home team 19 to 7 in Thursday baseball. John Seigler’s funeral attended by H W Walker. Howard Stewart injured by machinery while baling hay. Local visits include J W Stickley family and Korn, Michael Baker guests. Johnson’s Bakery advertises Sunday table goods.

B. Laffer Sigourney J. A. Crawford T. Wickham Chicago Carl Cocklin University At Iowa City Jackson Township J. W. Stickley Harry Washington H.W. Walker Columbus Junction John Seigler Howard Stewart Joseph Korn Michael Baker City

Funeral for W. N. Wilbur Held at West City Home

The funeral for W. N. Wilbur took place yesterday afternoon at his west city home with Masons and Legion of Honor members attending. Rev J B Schreckengast led services, Masonic grave rites by Judge R. Dewey, and pallbearers from the Masonic order. Interment followed at Elm Grove cemetery.

W. N. Wilbur Legion of Honor Alice Jay Myrtle Morton A. R M. P. Miller J. B. Schreckengast R. Dewey Masonic Order Elm Grove Cemetery

Kalona resident to present odd deep sea specimen

Kalona citizen Wim Billingsley will present an unusual globular porcupine fish shell to the State Historical Society at the State University. The queer deep sea specimen, recently obtained in California, is covered with spines and prompts wonder about its purpose.

Wim. Billingsley California Me. Billingsley the Historical Society of the State University Kalona

Iowa City to Washington Interurban Line Planned

The Iowa City Kalona and Washington railway is incorporated with 50000 capital stock. Directors include Geo G Rodman W P Joast OC M Keck and others. A Davenport to Iowa City road may join Des Moines to Chicago as the network expands. Armour Swift buy Sioux City Traction aim for a line linking Sioux City Kansas City Omaha and St Joseph. An Chicago to Omaha line could connect with packers future plans.

Iowa Iowa City, Kalona & Washington Iowa City Washington Geo G. Rodman W. P. Joast OC. M. Keck A. N. Alberson

The Churches First Church of Christ Selentian

Regular services on Sunday at 10 20 am with Sunday School at 9 15 am. Wednesday evening meetings at 7 30. Sabbath School at 9 30. Church service 11 00 am Juantor Endeavor 4 00 pm Senior Endeavor 6 00 pm Evening service 7 00 pm New hymnals arrive and will be used. Nora Dewey will sing a solo. chorus to perform. A day of rest and worship invites all to attend.

Jefferson St Town Ave Juantor Endeavor Senior Endeavor Nora Dewey

Sunday services schedule and league events invitation

The notice lists Sunday School at 9:30 and preaching at 11 with a text question Where are the nine The Junior League meets at 3:30 Epworth League at 5:45 and preaching at 7 with the subject The greatest ambition of all The public is most cordially invited.

Juanior Epworth

Sunday School and Harvest Home Service Schedule

The message invites the congregation to Sunday School at 9 30 a m Harvest Home service at 11 00 Junior Bey at 4 00 p m Senior BY at 6 00 a m and preaching at 7 00 p m with the subject Judas A Grafter A hearty welcome to you all.

Harvest Home Bey Judas

Morning and evening services with visiting minister

Morning service at 11 followed by communion. Evening service at 7 with Rev. S. M. McConnel of Stanwood, Iowa visiting both services. Sunday School at 9:30. Morning service again at 11. No evening service.

S. M. McConnel Stanwood Iowa

Local Social Notes and Ads From Ainsworth Visit

Mrs J T Reynolds rests well and remains stable today. Mr and Mrs Jos Horn of Ainsworth visit the city. Mrs J W Stickley and son Marty are in town. See Hugh Teeter for second hand pods of all kinds south of P O TN 361 64 tf.

J. T. Reynolds Jos. Horn Ainsworth J. W. Stickley Marty Hugh Teeter P. O. TN

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