Sangerfest Opens in Burlington With Grand Chorus
Opening day of Sangerfest draws thousands to Burlington to hear the grand chorus of northwest singing societies. About 2000 singers will perform tomorrow as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra headlines the program. Notable attendees include Frank Sherbee, Warren Moore, James Redd, Clarence Shanafelt, Ed Durst, BE Durst, H A Shannon and sister, Allen Chance and wife, Miss Chance, and others from Richmond Grace Hill and nearby towns.
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Burlington
Northwest
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Frank Sherbee
Warren Moore
James Redd
Caarence Shanafelt
Ed Durst
BE. H
A. Durst
Richmond
H. A. Shannon
Allen Chance
Miss Chance
Grace Hill
Ktose
Lucy Samson
Fashion Notes From Summer Resorts and Weather News
The Iowa forecast calls for fair conditions with showers and thunder in the north tonight and Friday, with continued warm weather. A fashion column by Lucy Carter highlights gowns in wool, mohair, and lace, with emphasis on belts, sleeves, necklines, and fabrics like barege, grenadines, silk, and mousseline, plus ribbon and organizer details for garden party gowns and evening wear.
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Washington, D.C
Iowa
Eton
Lucy Carter
Eighteen at Highland Park Pic Nic Party Evening Outing
Eighteen youths enjoyed a moonlit picnic at Highland Park with a pleasant lunch and late boat rides. Guests included Messrs Howard Jeffery John Kabecock Dudley Crone Roy Raguet Merton Teeter James Preston James Beckett Will Walton Mel Shields and Misses Hallieberde Carrie Hamilton Josephine Babcock Doll Buckley Kate Bell Daisy Hull Laura Rich Margueritte Raguet Gertie Stewart.
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Highland Park
Howard J.ffrey
John Kabecock
Dudley Crone
Roy Raguet
Merton Teeter
James Preston
Davenport
James Beckett
Adams to Emma McArtor and Others in 19th Century Notices
A jumble of transfers and property notes appears with names such as Adams McArtor Bennett and Hill, plus an advertisement for Weeks Break on ACd tablets promising a cold cure and a brief Navy note on T. W. Bath returning from the Philippines as a transport surgeon.
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LO Adams
Emma McArtor
Kimma McArtor
Ida Ek Adams
Lime Creek
Mary Bennett
I’ DeHarpart
CO H Ptiel
Brighton
Redfinger
Michael Hill
DC Temple
Susanna Hill
LO Sitler
Fannie Mc Kay
Smouse
J 'T Alberson
John T Alberson
Stewart's Pharmacy
T. W. Bath
Jake
Philippines
U.S. Navy
Washington, D. C
Manila
Vigari
Vogt Receives Bath Cigar Exclusive Agency
JAKE BATH announces KB Vogt holds the exclusive agency for Bath's Silver Tom cigar in Washington. Patronize Vogt to support local industry and ensure availability of the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. KB. Vogt
Bath
Washington
Jake Bath
Little Girl Breaks Arm in Fall from Play Wagon
Mollie Kephart, daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Kephart of South Washington, fractured her left elbow after falling from a small play wagon. Doctors hope for full use of the limb with no serious complications. The item also advertises C T Arnold of Brighton selling fruit flowers shrubs and trees with a note on square dealing and a Washington notice about a regular third week of the month sale near the M E church.
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Mollie Kephart
J. A. Kephart
South
Washington
C. T. Arnold
Brighton
M. E. Church
Express freight cars boost B N W and B W services
The B and N W adds an express freight car for fast freight to line points. Several more cars were added last week to B and N W and B and W trains, improving speed and efficiency. The Hook and Ladder boys are urged to be punctual at practice tonight.
Palmer Couple Relocate To Winton Iown For Business
Mr John Palmer and his wife left this morning for Winton Iown where they plan to make their home Mr Palmer enters the Pentatorium business at that place and has a very good prospect for a prosperous venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Palmer
Winton Iown
Palmer
Weather notes mark 95 at noon on a cloudy Sabbath
The Cook & Sherman official thermometer recorded 95 at noon with cloud and a helpful breeze. The article notes Sabbath was the hottest day so far this year, though the day's peak may have been higher due to expectations of possible rain. Yesterday afternoon reached 96.
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Cook & Sherman
Fflcial
County Auditor Ingham Faces Livestock Valuation Cuts
County Auditor Ingham received notice of a livestock assessment decrease for the county. The drop ranges from five to twenty percent, affecting all livestock owners as he reviews books and re‑foots records to align with the new pew assessment. Decreases include Heifers one year 5 percent, Steers one year 15 percent, Steers three years 10 percent, Bulls 20 percent, Colts one year 15 percent, Colts two years 10 percent, Stallions 10 percent.
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Ingham
Pew
Washington County
A Musical Cow and Singing Calves Stir Local Mockery
A clipped notice invites a steady young man to tend a garden and milk a cow with a good singing voice. The writer mocks local culture progress and urges parents to start calves in a singing school, noting Washington readers should see the strides elsewhere.
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Washington
Auction Notice at Washington on Saturday August First
S W Reed announces an auction at 2 p.m. on the southeast corner of the square in Washington. Items include a buggy with single harness bookcase writing desk bedstead lounge center table chairs dining table cook stove heater lawn mower scythe carpenter tools and many household articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Square
Washington
S. W. Reed
Funeral of E. M. Ford in New Haven Cemetery
The remains of the late E. M. Ford were laid to rest Wednesday morning in the New Haven cemetery. The funeral was one of the largest and most impressive in the township with many roses and flowers and a large concourse of people. Pallbearers were DPD, Carris, W. P. Wells, J. L. Mayers, D. C. Robertson, Fred Hammers and Sam Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Ford
New Haven
DPD
Carris
W. P. Wells
J. L. Mayers
D. C. Robertson
Fred Hammers
Sam Smith
Free Complexion Beautifier Offer
Advertisement invites readers of the Evening Journal to try Dwight's Complexion Beautifier. A free full size box valued at fifty cents will be sent to each address paying 10 cents for packing and postage. One free box per address. Send to D. W. Custer & Co. Huntington, W. Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montrose Bicycle
Montrose
Sanat
Shelby
Mosinger Hygienio
Burdick
Bargala
Chicago
Itosior Ess
Cecela
Iimont Witout Depot
Wil
J. L. Mead Cygle Company
M. Nt
Evening Journal
Dwight
D. W. Custer & Co
Huntington, W. Va
Quo Vadis Opens Graham Season With Benedict Co
On August 29 the Aiden Benedict company presents Quo Vadis at the Graham with a strong cast and special scenery. Ticket prices range 50c to $1.00. Also, the Bethel Presbyterian Ladies Missionary society hosts an ice cream sociable at the Reed residence seven miles northeast of Washington. Mrs Nelson returned from Crawfordsville after visiting the ill nephew of Mr and Mrs Sherm White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiden Benedict
New York
Ladies Missionary Society of the
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Mrs. W. ©. Nelson
Crawfordsville
Sherm White
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Washington, Iowa
Mercer & Chilcote
Sol. Rich & Co
Cary
Buffalo, N.Y., U. S. A
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Gov't
Sangerfest
Congress of Singers
Highland
P. I
Jae Ork Sore
Sale
Jacob
Doll Pianos
Breiter
Mouthweet Corner Square
Uitra
Ultra
Ashby & Nicola
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