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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1911
Page
4
A large gathering at the Tabernacle drew growing interest as attendees discussed recent events and shared responses to community concerns. Organized speakers highlighted faith, unity, and outreach opportunities for the congregation.
Dr Toy preached on The Brazen Serpent Uplifted in the Wilderness as the large audience at the tabernacle heard a service led by Rev S E Greer and Rev W R Sawhill. An orchestra of seven provided music while the speaker urged focus on Jesus’s blood atonement over church fundraising.
An old advertisement promotes MIDNA Stomach Tablets selling a 50 cent box at Lemmon's Pharmacy. It claims quick relief from heaviness after meals and heartburn and offers a money back guarantee if not brighter and stronger after a week.
A Sabbath afternoon service at 3:00 features Dr Toy speaking on Sowing and Reaping with a large men’s choir and full orchestra. The event invites every man in the city and community while excluding boys under sixteen. Cards circulate aiming for 2 000 attendees.
A special committee of ladies will organize Old People's Day on the 27th. The group includes a chairman and two representatives from each congregation, with Mrs Ab Anderson as chairwoman and members Miss Margaret Simpson Miss Blanche Mc Farlane Mrs 8 J Cocklin Mrs How ard McCleery Mrs J B Crooks Mrs John McCall Mrs G W Hay Miss Ina Faris Mrs Will Sickles Mrs John Dodd and Mrs C A Boice among others.
Afternoon gatherings at the tabernacle attract a growing audience for a series of services running daily except Mondays. Dr. Tey preached on Peace, describing the Holy Spirit bearing inner peace for Christians. Tomorrow’s event starts at 2:30 PM instead of 3 PM.
Fifty years ago on September 22 bones believed to be of enslaved men executed in an alleged 1741 plot to seize New York were unearthed by workers digging for the county courthouse site. Also noted are twenty five years ago items including gold districts in the Transvaal Tasmania and Queensland. English grown tobacco first harvest in Kent. and three strong earthquakes in South Carolina and Georgia.
Milwaukee Free Press reports the marriage of Marion E. Rogers daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Rogers to Charles Herrick Hammond of Chicago. The ceremony Friday afternoon October 4 at Immanuel Presbyterian will feature matron of honor Mrs. Thomas Stevens Hammond and bridesmaids Geraldine Shaw Hanna Eicher Cecile Coleman Alma Smith. Best man Thomas S. Hammond. ushers include Harry Hammond Robert Hammond Charles Kellogg Beverly Lew. Reception at the bride’s parents home follows.
Notice announces cider-on dates Sept 26 Oct 3 and Oct 6 at 3 cents per gallon. No grinding on other days. Earle F. Lier located 3 1/2 miles west of the city.
An expository lesson on Daniel 6 the decree against petitioning other gods Daniel praying openly and facing the lions and the king Darius recognizing God s power. The text links Daniel s faith to Christ s redemptive work and previews resurrection and final defeat of enemies with a future kingdom under the Most High.
A collage of humorous verse and quips from early 20th century papers. It blends poems about mosquitoes with brief jokes and cartoon-style captions from Milwaukee Sentinel New York Sun Puck and others, highlighting social satire and light humor across towns. The pieces reference travel, recall, weddings, aviations meets, and playful exchanges in a breezy era tone.
Next Sunday September 24 no services in Washington one service at Valley Sabbath school starts 10 a m with service at 11 P M 8 meets at 7 30 p m evening service at 8 o'clock Sunday October 1 services resume in Washington Chr T Rasche pastor
Sunday school at 10 morning service at 11 with subject Reality and golden text from Proverbs 3 18 18. Wednesday evening meeting at 7 45. Free reading room open Monday Wednesday and Saturday 2 30 to 4 30 p m over Crail's store.
Grace Hill Moravian Church in Grace Hill Iowa invites all to Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning service at 11 a.m. with Hosea 10 12 as the text. Evening service at 8 p.m. will use Matthew 5 3. Pastor A de G Vogler welcomes all.
A 1911 Sunday School study prompts questions about Daniel's life under Darius, jealousy among officials, prayer practices, fidelity to promises, and the king's response. It frames lessons on faith, courage, and divine deliverance with references to Daniel 6 and Ezekiel 3 as the following week’s focus.
The Court of Honor invites everyone to a pie social at the hall on Friday evening, September 22. Ladies are asked to bring a pie. The Fortnightly Club will hold a business meeting tomorrow afternoon at Mrs. Will Gibson's home with good attendance urged. The Knights and Ladies of Honor lodge postpone their social from Monday, September 25, to a future date to be announced.
Quotation noting that few private quarrels split right and wrong so clearly with all right on one side and all wrong on the other as stated by Macaulay.
Advertising copy states Yoley Kidney Pills will reach individual cases of kidney and bladder trouble or urinary irregularities and urges trial. Sold by all druggists.
Canadian voters reject the reciprocity proposal backed by Liberal leaders in Canada and approved by the American Congress. They choose to keep trade as before, praising the old stance and signaling conservative support. The campaign was heated with annexation fears and sensationalized remarks shaping public opinion.
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