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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1903

Page

5

Work Sunday School Class Entertained At West Washington Home

Members of Mr. J. A. Work’s Sunday School class of the M B church were entertained at his West Washington street home. Mr. Work shared an account of his summer trip through the west and the gathering reflected appreciation for his efforts. Attending were Misses Carolyn Ball Bridge Rankin Josephine Babcock Eva Mc Gaughey Bertha Coop Maude Haines Raith Wilson Lou Cunningham Verne Lytle Nettie Martin Nellie Essley Stella Dolan Edna Darbyshire Elizabeth Klein Dora Thompson Anna Birney Maud Hott Susie Johnson Anna Lamansey the Titterington and Lucey Johnson.

J. A. Work M. BK. Church West Washington Street Work West Carolyn Ball Bridge Rankin Josephine Babcock Eva McGaughey Bertha Coop Maude Haines Raith Wilson Lou Cunningham Verne Lytle Nettie Martin Nellie Essley Stella Dolan Edna Darbyshire Elizabeth Klein Dora Thompson Anna Birney Maud Hott Susie Johnson Anna Lamansey the Titterington Lucey Johnson

Injured by Falling Tree Near Nichols

Riverside report says Homer Dai jey, who earlier quarrelled with his wife and attempted suicide, was severely injured Thursday evening when a huge oak fell on him while cutting wood three miles south of Riverside. Several ribs were torn from the spine and other bruises sustained. He was taken to his employer’s home where a physician treated him. he is improving and expected to recover.

Riverside Oct Evening Journal Homer Daijey Nichols Here

Harvey Elected Manager of Washington Banana Grate and Hoop Co

D. W. Harvey is elected manager succeeding W. L. Miller who resigned but retains stock. Miller and Harvey are tied to the Washington Banana Grate and Hoop Manufacturing Company. Miss Crete Cook of Wayland visited friends in the city yesterday. Johnson bakery offered all kinds of pound cakes this evening. Shan Davis finished laying 8,000 tile for Jasger on the Grace Hill road.

D. W. Harvey Washington Banana Grate and Hoop Manufacturing Company W. L. Miller Miller Crete Cook Wayland Johnson Bakery Shan Davis Jasger Grace Hill

School Attendance Banner Award Highlights Monthly Report

The month shows improvement in attendance and punctuality. The South school wins the banner for best combined attendance and punctuality, with Miss Klein receiving it. Miss Marsh of Wallace building has the top room, and Miss Montgomery of Centennial has the only room without tardiness. The High School and Kindergarten figures are noted, with a call for parents to curb tardiness and support timely school attendance.

Klein South School Della Marsh Wallace Montgomery Cilldren

Weather Forecast for Iowa Today and Tomorrow

Special to The Evening Journal reports fair weather for Iowa tonight and Sunday with warmer conditions in the east and central portions. The forecast covers today and tomorrow, noting mild temperatures ahead.

Washington DD. C The Evening Journal Iowa

Relhmel accident unsettles Grace Hill community

In Grace Hill Oct B-T KB Relhmel fell down stairs last evening and was badly shaken, leaving him unable to use one arm. Nearby residents report a period of illness and local travel notes describe visits and routine activities along rural route No. Four as neighbors adjust after the mishap.

T. KB. Relhmel Ile A. Frain Yeversay Brighton J. M. Lewis Jess Sankey Peoria A. Rebmel Richland

Local Notes From Sigourney Area

Oct 24 residents and visitors are reported with social calls and travel. Mrs 8S B Laffer and children return home to Sigourney after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Crawford. Johnstown township team beats home team 19 to 7. City activities include visits to Washington and funerals attended in Columbus Junction.

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

Funeral for W N Wilbur Held at Home West of City

The funeral of W N Wilbur was held yesterday afternoon at the west city home attended by Masons and Legion of Honor members. Rev J B Schreckengast led services with Masonic grave rites by Judge Bo Dewey. Elm Grove cemetery burial with Masonic pallbearers.

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

Wanted Girl for General House Work in Small Family

Classified notice locating a girl for general house work in a small family. Inquiry via Journal, 14-11. Also listings for sale: low lumber wagon, one light covered wagon and one work horse. Contact Marion Clapper. Additional ad for sale: seven room cottage with bath on East Jefferson Street. Nod to Norman Scofield, Tut a.

Marion Bath East Jefferson St Norman Scofield

Exhibition of deep sea porcupine fish at post office

Wm. Billingsley displays a globular deep sea porcupine fish shell at the post office. He acquired it in California and notes its spines and queer appearance. He plans to present the specimen to the Historical Society and the state university.

Wm. Billingsley California Billingsley Historical Society State University Kalona News

Iowa City to Washington interurban line planned

Articles of incorporation filed in Des Moines show the Iowa City Kalona Washington railway with 50000 capital to run from Iowa City to Washington Iowa. Incorporators include Geo G Rodman W P Coast and others as plans hint at wider links touching Davenport Iowa City and Chicago connections. Armour Swift seek Sioux City Homer Nebraska route toward a Chicago Omaha line linked to packers.

Lowa Iowa City, Kalona & Washington Iowa City Washington Geo G. Rodman W. P. Coast Armour & Co Swift & Co Sioux City Traction Co Homer Neb Sioux City Kansas City Omaha St. Joseph Chicago Packers

Churches Advertise Regular Services in Cheiat Serentian Corner

Firer Church located at Cheiat Serentian Corner Jefferson St and Iowa Ave offers regular services every Sunday at 4:40 PM with Sunday School at 9:15 AM plus Wednesday meetings at 7:30 PM. All are invited to attend.

Jefferson St Iowa Ave

Sabbath Worship Schedule With Special Music

Sabbath School 9 30 Church service 11 00 Junior Endeavor 4 00 Senior Endeavor 6 00 Evening service 7 00 New Hymnals arrive and will be used in services music featured Nora Dewey to sing morning solo chorus to perform evening. Day of rest and worship. Will you come?

Nora Dewey

Sunday schedule with sermons and services listed

Sunday School at 9 30 morning preaching at 11 with text Where are the pine Joan jee League at 3 30 Epworthne at 5 45 preaching at 7 with subject The greatest ambition of all Public invited.

Joanjee League Epworthne

Sunday Schedule Announced with Evening Sermon

The notice lists church events for Sunday including Sunday School at 9 30 a m Harvest Home at 11 a m Junior B Y P O at 4 00 p m Senior B Y P O at 6 00 a m and preaching at 7 00 p m with the subject Judas A Grafter A hearty welcome to you all.

Judas

Morning and Evening Services With Rev McConnel Present

Morning service at 11 o clock followed by communion and a evening service at 7. Rev S M McConnel of Stanwood Iowa will attend both services. All other services as usual.

S, M. McConnel Stanwood Iowa

Sunday religious services schedule summary

Sunday School at 9 30 morning services at 11 00 no evening service noted in the notice.

Local Social Notes and City Visits

Mrs. H. T. Reynolds rested well last evening and remains about the same today. Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Horn of Ainsworth are city visitors. Mrs J. W. Stickley and son Harry are visiting in the city today. See Slugh Teeter for second hand pods of all kinds south of the P. O. Wel. Bol. 64-tf.

H. T. Reynolds Jos. Horn Ainsworth J. W. Stickley Harry P. O

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