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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1911

Page

4

Rev C E Hamilton Ordained Minister at Prairie Flower

The Prairie Flower church near town ordained Rev C E Hamilton of Derby Iowa to the gospel ministry in a two session service. Delegates from surrounding Baptist churches participated and the event featured an ordination oration by Rev F Weston and charges to the candidate and to the church.

Prairie Flower Prairie Flower Church Town C. E. Hamilton Derby Iowa D. I. Coon Washington F. K. Weston Pleasant Jno. L. Beyl Pella Bro. Hamilton W. F. Muxford F. E. Weston Weston Shipp Ainsworth Lloyd Keota J. W. Bailey Coon T. C. Reeves A. Phillips Bartholomew J. C. Shipp Atheran J. W. Edwards Adkins Samuel Savage R. CC. Palderson Brighton C. P. Lloyd A. R.edy Homer Nycum FE. L

Electrical congress opens in Turin with global representation

The International Congress on Applied Electricity opens in Turin with the United States among prominent participants. The Associazione Elettrotecnica Italiana leads, showcasing an exhibit and topics from electric generators and transformer cooling to wireless telephony and electric heating.

Turin Italy United States Associazione Elettrotecnica Italiana

Volunteers Needed to Build Tabernacle for Union Meetings

Work on the tabernacle for the union evangelistic meetings begins next Monday at 8am on the Graham opera house lot. Skilled carpenters receive wages while others donate labor for several days to complete the structure. Frank Dickson arrives to lead music and organize a chorus for the park service tomorrow evening.

Tabernacle Graham Opera House Washington Frank Dickson Rock Island Park

Thorne Chosen to Represent Iowa in Minnesota Rate Case

Clifford Thorne was chosen by the Iowa railroad commissioners to represent the state at the Minnesota rate case hearing before the United States Supreme Court. Officials from Iowa Nebraska South Dakota and Oklahoma agreed at Lincoln to participate in the case, believed to raise Iowa rates.

Des Moines Iowa Clifford Thorne Rev Ase Board of Railroad Commissioners Lowa Minnesota United ‘States Supreme Court Lincoln Nebraska South Dakota Oklahoma

Mason exhibits boost sales at Columbus Junction fair

G Mason highlighted a strong showing at Columbus Junction fair with four gasoline engine washing machine outfits sold. A Studebaker Jr wagon prize went to Edw Devoe for the biggest purchase. Mason aims for further gains as weeks pass. Mrs David Fishburn of Crawfordsville and Mrs Nick Roth of Wayland return home after six weeks in Denver and Colorado Springs aboard the Golden State Limited.

G. Mason Columbus Junction Fair Mason Studebaker, Jr Edw. Devoe Columbus Junction David Fishburn Crawfordsville Nick Roth Wayland Denver Colorado Springs Golden State Limited

Extra Coaches for Winfield Fair Draw Big Crowds

Burlington plans increased service to Winfield for the September fair. Extra coaches run daily with a special train from Burlington. September 13 features Wright Brothers airship artists from Dayton Ohio. Other attractions proceed as usual.

Burlington Winfield Wright Brothers Company Dayton Ohio

The Squaw Man at Gra ham Tuesday Night

The drama The Squaw Man by Siward Milton Boyle, adapted from his novel, is praised as a rare successful transfer to the stage. It features a pretty love story and strong cast quality, aiming to mirror the novel’s salient points in an engaging tonight performance.

Siward Milton Boyle Chicago New York the Graham

Meritol Pile Remedy Promoted by Lemmon's Pharmacy

A New Discovery from the American Drug and Press Association touts Meritol Pile Remedy for internal and external use. The product is claimed to be effective and a boon to suffering humanity as advertised by Lemmon's Pharmacy.

American Drug and Press Association Lemmon’s Pharmacy

A Great Advantage to Working Men

J A Maple of Steubenville Ohio testifies that Foley Kidney Pills cured his weak kidneys and severe bladder trouble. He says his backache disappeared and his kidneys began to act normally, making work no longer a misery. Sold by all druggists.

J. A. Maple 7Th St Steubenville Foley Expressman

Money Maker for Years to Come

An upbeat note proclaims a venture will be a money maker for years to come, signaling sustained profitability and long term value for investors and stakeholders.

The Squaw Man at Graham Tuesday Night

Playgoers will view with favor The Squaw Man at the Graham Tuesday night September 12 presented with a specially selected company.

Graham

The Squaw Man A Strong Virile Dramatic Hit

A review lauds The Squaw Man as a substantial hit with generous laughs and absorbing love interest. It calls the play strong convincing and unusually interesting, effective as a dramatic vehicle due to its virile handling of a familiar subject.

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