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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1910

Page

8

Installation of Rev W R Lawrence at Columbus City church

Keokuk presbytery of United Presbyterian Church met in Columbus City to install Rev. W. R. Lawrence as pastor of the Columbus City church. Lawrence came from Pinckneyville Illinois. The service featured Rev Fred Elliott from Morning Sun delivering the sermon and layman J T Matthews of Keokuk giving the address to the people.

Keokuk United Presbyterian Church Columbus City W. R. Lawrence Mr. Lawrence Pinckneyville, Ill Fred Elliott Morning Sun J. C. Currie Crawfordsville J. T. Matthews

Local Notes From The Hill To Fairfield Parsons College

Hill McCleary left this morning for Fairfield to enroll at Parsons college. Des Moines visitor Frank Neal stays at Link Hall. Hattie Chilcote returned from Keokuk. Dr. A Boyer and wife plan Aberdeen visit to see son Harry Boyer. Tomorrow is last day for new sale tablets at West Side Drug. Ora Turner and son Harold visit Eldon. Mrs J W Scott offers tailor services at Snouffer Hughes store. S W Reynolds of Oskaloosa seeks Democratic district judge seat, was in town. Paul Loizeaux and daughter Sarah return to New York after weekend visit. Mrs W R Cubbins of Chicago visits her parents Lon and Lottie Brindley. Crocker’s Brigade reunion guest KE Stephens of Garden City arrives. J B Crooks returns from Pittsburg visit. revisits hometown yearly. J R Maxwell recovering from appendicitis. moved to city hospital after brief improvement.

J. W. Scott Snouffer, Hughes & Co S. W. Reynolds Oskaloosa

West plans new party to curb federal resource control

Governor B. B. Brooks of Wyoming argues for state ownership and supervision of natural resources. He predicts a western political realignment toward state-led conservation, opposing federal leasing and urging expansion of state rights in water, timber, and minerals to mirror older states.

West Democrats B. B. Brooks Wyoming Republican Party Brooks Roosevelt Denver Forestry Service

Baptist Sunday School Rally Plans Fall Campaign

The Baptist Sunday school officers and teachers met in the church lecture room to organize the fall campaign and a Rally Day on September 25. Enthusiastic plans include a special program for that day with more features to be announced later.

Baptist Sunday School

Argentina Cable Rates Drop

The first direct cable between Argentina and Europe opened on June 8 triggering a rate cut by another cable firm. It reduced its charges to the United States by 15 cents a word.

Argentina Europe United States

Shell to Scatter Bullets In New Armor Piercing Shell

An American army test introduces a shell that pierces targets and releases a belt of bullets behind its steel bead, aiming to devastate vessels or structures.

Local Socials Highlight Music Recital and Tea Party

Miss Helen Work entertains A B C girls at West Washington home. Mrs. David Donaldson hosts a noon dinner for Mrs. Crawford of Omaha guest. Mrs. Harry Bennett marks 21st birthday with friends at home. C A Boice hosts a dinner for Dr. J C Boice with Mrs Thompson of Portland as out of town guest. Mrs Norton reports on Helen Work’s Oberlin plans. Fairfield F A A party features a varied program with Dr Burdick address and district leadership elected.

David Donaldson West Madison Street Crawford Omaha Nebr Hugh McCausland Harry Bennett Bennett C. A. Boice J. C Boice Thompson Portland Oregon D. J. Norton Helen Work Marjorie Hebner Moszkowski Liszt MacDowell Liebling Kiesling Ethelbert Nevin Helen Nevin Mabel Banks Conservatory Norton Minnie Moothart Fairfield RK. J Delia Hartman Burl Stephenson Dora Smith Blanche Banta Gladys Lewis Ottumwa Fannie Moothart Washington Ida Stehenson Charles E. Martin

Wash ington Bats Down Lone Tree In Road Victory

Walt Davis and Washington routed Lone Tree 15 to 0 in a smoke filled game. Lyons and Tallman teamed for Washington while Goldsberry started for Lone Tree before Fesler finished. Lyons held Lone Tree to one scratch hit and the visitors played errorless ball at Wapello. Davis plans more games this month.

Walt Davis Lone Tree Washington Lone Trees Lyons Tallman Battery Goldsberry Fesler Smith

Local notes from Crawfordsville area fall into place

September 12 reports show Sterling White returning to Hobson Jewelry in Washington securing a Washington trip by P. Gordon on business Rev. J. C. Currie and Mrs. Currie traveling to Columbus City for a Keokuk presbytery meeting Miss Myrtle Carter returning home after visiting John and Mrs. Carter Charles Hightshoe resuming Mt. Pleasant duties after vacation Rev. A. B. Hightshoe back from Pella with plans to stay Mrs. Williams and Miss Fannie visiting near Havre.

Crawfordsville Sterling White Hobson Jewelry Store Washington Ss. P. Gordon J. C. Currie Columbus City Keokuk Mt.Pleasant A. B. Hightshoe Pella Rs. Williams Miss Fannie Havre

Amusements: Daniel Boone play and Grace Baird concert

The article highlights Daniel Boone as a scenic production featuring Ogalala Sioux actors White Swallow and Joe Frog with a plot of friendship betrayal and rescue. It promotes an upcoming Graham performance on Sept 19 with Grace Baird in A Small Town Gal, backed by a strong cast, music, and elaborate costumes.

Daniel Boone White Swallow Joe Frog Piny Ridge Reservation Fort Robinson Nebraska Boone Graham Grace Baird Hickman-Bessey

Washington Lodge Plans Last Evening Session in 1910

Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M announces a called communication for Tuesday September 12 1910 to work on the First degree and notes it will be the last meeting until next Friday evening. Junior Queen Esther Circle of M E church meets tomorrow at 4 pm with Mrs J A Harwood West Washington street to elect officers and handle other important business.

J. B. Crooks Milwaukee Pittsburg Queen Esther M. E. Church J. A. Harwood West Washington Street

Paying general merchandise business for sale in small town

For sale in Muscatine Iowa a paying general merchandise store with post office inside. Includes stock and fixtures valued at 4500. Stock is clean and up to date. Owner leaving for other business creates a money making opportunity. Write Box 513.

Muscatine Iowa

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Steck’s America Steck Chase & Sanborn Sanitary Selden L. Stewart Keokuk Presbytery OF U.P. Church Hill McCleary Parsons College Frank Neal Des Moines Link Hall Hattie Chilcote A. Boyer Aberdeen Harry Boyer D. J. Ross West Side Drug Store Ora Turner Harold Eldon Clarence Stephenson Paul Loizeaux Sarah New York City W. R. Cubbins Chicago City Lon Brindley KE. Stephens Garden City Kansas Crocker W. P. Moothart J. R. Maxwell Sol Rich & Co City Hospital NEW Party Plan OF West Federal Leasing Baptist Sunday School Rally Dr. Pierce East Side Sio Ery hYililyer Ee i Fraternal Aid Association E. L. Stephenson Washington County the Graham
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