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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1903

Page

2

Grand Concert-Solos and Quartets by Wilmor's Orchestra

Society notes mention Mr. Warren Mann writing about a trip to Keota. The Washington Journal features a Washington city council illustration with H. Dewey praised as a public spirited figure. a possible miscaption sparks controversy over who was insulted and whether Dewey is a council member.

Warren Mann Keota Washington Journal H. Dewey Fairfield Dewey Washington Fairfield Journal

Senior breakfast honors faculty at Academy gathering

The Senior class hosted a five o'clock breakfast for faculty with Miss Florence Kerr and Miss Grace Lytle greeting guests. Decor highlighted pink and green colors, while a homey gym setting and tasteful menus showcased the seniors cooking effort and lively toast remarks.

Academy Florence Kerr Grace Lytle Lawson Fisher Charley F. Davis R. D. Daugherty Wylie Anderson Dade Bee Shearer Jobo Shuman Dora Montgomery Shree

Si Perkins Show Delivers Solid Musical Night

The Si Perkins show drew about half a house last night with an ordinary production. The music impressed, especially the orchestra numbers, while there was a notable lack of variety in specialties.

Si Perkins

Exhibition in East Window Showcasing Sweetest Creation

An exhibition titled the sweetest thing made is displayed in the East Window, with Ott F. Parrish of the Savings Bank Store mentioned in connection to the event.

Savings Bank Ott F. F. Parrish

Wilmet Orchestra Concert Concert Next Tuesday April List

Wilmet's Orchestra schedules a concert next Tuesday in April with a 21 musician lineup and a line program. Seat sales begin Monday with balcony seating at 25e Circle 350. gallery remains closed and balcony seating is reserved as usual.

Wilmet

Electric Bitters credited with curing ailing man

John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a severe illness with yellow skin and back pain. After three doctors gave up, he used Electric Bitters, saw quick improvement, and says the first bottle helped. he finished a three week course and is now well. Stewart's drug store advertises them for 50 cents guaranteed.

John Oliver Philadelphia Stewart's

Regular meeting of Bethlehem Commandery No 45 Knights Templar

The Bethlehem Commandery No 45 schedules a regular meeting for Friday evening April 17 1903 with petitions to be acted upon. The commandery will be opened in full form and instructions given for May 1 inspection. All Sir Knights are urged to attend.

Bethlehem Commandery Knights Templar

Perkins Sentenced for Slaying in Territorial Court

Matt Perkins received a life sentence in the Territorial prison at Lansing Kansas after a district court verdict for the murder of Joseph Beau blossom. Judge Gillette ordered custody by the sheriff. the jury reportedly split seven to fix the punishment on the first ballot and recommended life imprisonment after the fatal shot aimed at Darbyshire instead of the boy.

Matt Perkins Joseph Beaublossom Gillette Territorial Lansing Kansas Perkins Darbyshire Lawton Daily Enterprise

Reward offered for arrest in nitric acid attack on farm horses

Dubuque officials announce a $1,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of the person who administered nitric acid to Nicholas Pauly's five horses in Mosalem township. The animals suffered severe eye burns and pain, three were killed and the remaining two face the same fate soon.

Dubuque Iowa Board of Supervisors Nicholas Pauly Mosalem Township

Sioux City To Probe Police Kissing Allegations

Sioux City officials will investigate after a police matron reports officers kissed a girl through cell bars. Mayor Caldwell will handle the matter upon his return, with the chief ordering the inquiry into alleged improprieties by patrolmen.

Sioux City Caldwell Hattie Morris Hawarden

Ladies planning Creston soldier monument in Graceland cemetery

The Union and Potter post W R C of Creston Iowa have begun a drive to raise about $1000 for a memorial to old soldiers buried in Creston cemeteries likely at Graceland. Funds to be raised without public solicitation.

Creston Ladies of the Union Potter Post Graceland Cemetery

Gallery admission for Fra Diavalo show tomorrow

The gallery opens tomorrow evening for the Fra Diavalo comic opera with admission priced at 25 cents, inviting patrons to enjoy a lighthearted performance.

Fra Diavalo

Wilmot Orchestra Concert Announces April 21 Program

Wilmot presents an orchestra and chorus concert on Tuesday April 21 with pieces including March The Messenger Overture The Knights Errant Violin Solo First Concerto and Fantasia Massas. Featured artists include Professors L W Johnson Mrs L W Johnson Miss Nora Curran Eva Matthews and others. Seats on sale at Carris drug store Saturday morning, prices 25 and 50 cents.

the Messenger Oy W. Hi. Anstead the Knights Errant L. P. Laurendeau Chas de Berlot L. W. Johnson Voice of the Woods Macey Nora Curran Eva Matthews Mable Morton Flossie Adam A. Kk. Harris Fred Ferguson M. Moszkowski Jessie Crooks Nina Isenhart Jessie Sage Ollie Dixon Uncle Sam Dalby Carris Drug Store

President Visit Excursion From Iowa Central Ry to Oskaloosa

The Iowa Central Railway runs a special excursion to Oskaloosa for the President's western visit with round trip fare from Brighton listed as 1 a special holiday parade program includes National Guard drills Uniform Rank K of P IT C oO F music by the Iowa Brigade Band and a grand ovation. Also contains medical ad material about Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills with claims of mercury content and availability from Toledo Ohio druggists.

Iowa Central Ry Oskaloosa Brighton National Guard C. Oo. F Iowa Brigade Band Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Loledo Toledo Ohio

Comic Opera Fra Diavalo at the Graham

The Graham presents Fra Diavalo as the comic opera tomorrow evening with reserved seats at Carris drag store. A splendid show at popular prices.

Fra Diavalo Graham Carris

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Prevents Pneumonia Claim

An advertisement asserts that colds and grip can lead to pneumonia, but with proper care and Chamberlains Cough Remedy the danger is avoided. It claims the remedy prevents pneumonia and cures cold or grip faster than others, safe and pleasant to take, sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman.

Stewart's Cook & Sherman

Fra Diavalo at the Graham this tomorrow evening

The comic opera Fra Diavalo plays at the Graham theater tomorrow evening with seats available at Carris drug store.

Great Sensation In Lees Ville Survival With New Discovery

A Lees Ville Indiana man near death was saved by Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption. The patient testified it gave immediate relief from asthma and led to a complete cure. The remedy treats consumption pneumonia bronchitis and grip with many similar cures reported. Price 50 cents and 1 dollar. Guaranteed by Stewart Druggist. Trial bottles free.

Lees Ville Ind W. HB. Brown Stewart

Prohibition Alliance to Meet in Armory Hall April 21

The regular monthly meeting of the Washington Prohibition Alliance will be held in Armory hall on Tuesday evening April 21 at 7 30. An out of town speaker will address the meeting. Prof Daughertys Glee Club will be there. Prohibitionists are urged to attend. The public is cordially invited.

Washington Prohibition Alliance Armory Hall Daugherty Glee Club

Moreland Real Estate Auction in Washington City

J W Teeter Referee sells three houses and lots in Washington City to the highest bidders at the Court House front on Saturday April 25 1903 at 1 pm. Auction to be conducted by Referee J W Teeter.

Moreland Real Estate City of Washington Court House J. W. Teeter

Initiation Candidates and D. of TH Members Called to Workmen Hall

All candidates for initiation and members of D of TH are requested to be present at Workmen Hall this evening at o'clock by order of C of H.

D. of TH C. of H

Also Mentioned on This Page

Grenadines Mercer & Chilcote Postoffice EACO Kaye & Lytle Squ Pillsbury's Best Pillsbury’s J. A. Cunningham’s Sons Wilmor Ives Ae Wilmets Sir Knights M. P. Miller E. C Brown Mrs. B Smith J. H. Stewart Columbia Pharmacy J. EB. Lemmon Prop Gallery Hare Schaffner & Marx Wilmot Part Kalfe A. Strelezki Cora Ball Fantasia—Massa Cornet W. Chance T. D. Perkins Messrs Everette Shearer Merle Lytle Roy Stichter Grover Neiswanger von Filver Os8kaloosa Rooseavlt John Kelly J. K Black Sox New York Washington, Iowa Graham Theatre Warren, Moore PSI Revis the Beggar Prince Opera Co Prohibition Alliance Harwood South Side O. Solbrig Opera House McCall Bros
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