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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1908
Page
5
Special to the Evening Journal forecasts fair weather in Iowa for today and Sunday with cooler conditions likely on Sunday. Northwest portions are expected to be cooler tonight.
Local notices promote Vienna pastry variety tonight with cakes and confections from the Star. Star theater offerings feature Irishman against the rule and candy after the first show. Senator Carpenter visits from Columbus Junction and Otts visit Mt Pleasant. Crail dry goods rusticates. Bathana family from Cuba visits city after long travel.
Arthur E. Chilcote of Hannibal Missouri, a brakeman on the Hannibal to St. Louis line, is reported dead after an accident on the job. He was born in this city, survived by wife Leila Peck, parents T H and unknown, brother Earl, and sisters Carrie Spahr Maud and Gertie. The body will be brought here for burial with funeral planned for Monday afternoon.
Local happenings across communities reported by correspondents. This page captures brief notes on daily events, social visits, and small-town activity, highlighting neighbors, gatherings, and routine county life from several locales.
Sept 5 notes show Ella Porter leaving for Sedro-Woolley Washington to teach second grade. Mrs T J Easter and children head to Broomfield Iowa for Newtons golden wedding. Grace Walker travels to Grand Junction to start millimer trade. Ollie Hawkins and daughter visit from Kansas City. Tedford McKenzie Dr Roberts shopping in Washington. L E Trotter to Schenectady New York for electrical engineering work. Mrs A B Moore visits Washington.
Sabbath school at 9 45 and 9 30. Morning worship at 11. Evening services at 7 30. Senior Endeavor at 6 15. Junior Endeavor at 5. Pastors Rev W C Fisher and Rev W Br Sawhill invite all to attend.
No morning or evening preaching due to absence of the pastor. Sunday school at 9:30. Epworth League meeting at 6 15 led by Rev UU Smith pastor.
Rev T B Stovall preaches at 11 and 7 30 pm with Sunday school at 2 30 pm The pastor leaves for Keokuk Tuesday morning An important meeting of all members and friends follows the evening service Dont miss this meeting
Public worship at 11 and 7 30 with a deacon memorial service planned for Sunday morning. Rev Ge D Rogers is pastor. Also First Church of Christ Scientist holds Sabbath school at 10 and morning service at 11 with a Wednesday 7 30 meeting and a free reading room open Mon Wed and Sat 2 to 4 30 pm nearby.
Sept 5 reports show Mrs E J Davidson back from Pella after attending her sister Mrs John Visser's funeral. Mrs John McCleary returns from a month with Ohio relatives. Several Washington visits occur with Will Wooley and Miss Jeanette and W P Davidson among the travelers. Other locals include Mrs Aleck Houck returning home from Washington and Mr Jones family moving there. Daisy McFarland hosted, S D Coe of David City arrives this evening to visit sister Miss Sarah Crawford. Mrs Robert Alberson of Omaha and niece Mrs Coburn of Alden visit Alberson brothers David and 8S P Gordon. M D Yard family back from Pella.
West Chester on September 5 reports Mr. and Mrs. Charlies Owens and Rev. F. K. Morrison leaving for Ottumwa to attend a conference. Mrs. Henderson of Wheatland Iowa visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. DeLong for Sunday. Mrs. William Plummer goes to Ainsworth to visit her daughter. Mr. and Mrs. John Pattison of Washington visit the John Jaynes home today.
Junior Endeavor at 3 30 p m Senior Endeavor at 6 30 p m Evening service at 7 30 p m Rev John C Abels pastor conducts the services at the First Presbyterian Church.
Sabbath school at 9 50 morning service at it Christian Endeavor at 6 30 evening service at 7 30 Preaching by the Rev J D Edgar of Sterling Kan A cordial invitation to these services
James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut writes that after trying kidney remedies and failing with diabetes treatment, Foley's Kidney Remedy improved him after two bottles and five bottles cured him, allowing him to pass a rigorous life insurance exam. The remedy is claimed to cure backache and all forms of kidney and bladder trouble. Lemmon's Pharmacy endorses it.
Frank Caine won first money in his first race with the colt Silver Reed owned by Frank Carson and Albert Donovan at Knoxville. He also placed second in the free for all pace with Woodford B and second in the 2:14 pace with Miss Smith. 15 cent bacon noted as best ever at the South Side Market. 72-21.
An advertisement asserts Foley's Honey and Tar provides immediate relief for severe asthma and, if used early, will cure the condition. The copy credits Lemmon's pharmacy as the seller.
Mrs 8. 8. McKee and daughters Edna and Mabr leave at 9:45 PM for Nevada Missouri after a monthlong stay with relatives and friends in the community.
A local note from South Side Market offers a warm recommendation for a well prepared chicken dish. The shop emphasizes quality ingredients and quick service for diners seeking a satisfying meal.
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