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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1908
Page
4
Closing exercises of the year’s chautauqua drew big audiences as the Cleveland Ladies’ Orchestra and a local band delivered delightful concerts. The event marked the most successful chautauqua held in the city with strong community turnout and praise for performances.
The Washington County Chautauqua association closes a highly successful season with concerts by the Washington band and the Cleveland ladies. Attendance was strong, campsites nearly filled, and organizers plan for next year as more than 140 lots were already engaged. A keynote lecture on Christ and Jewish law drew praise, while local residents and visitors enjoyed tennis, basketball, and a busy eating tent.
The audience yesterday afternoon heard Hon. Walter Chandler discuss The Trial of Jesus from a Lawyer's Point of View. The speaker, a young orator with a fine voice, presented an analytical study of Jewish achievements and faults, asserting Jews are not financiers or artists. The address showcased Chandler's legal lens on biblical events and left auditors impressed by the delivery.
Last evening's program featured two concerts at the big tent with performances by local ensembles. Details are limited but the event showcased local musical talent and drew audience members from nearby communities.
The local band and the Cleveland Ladies' Orchestra closed their sessions with well received programs. The band offered marches and operatic selections including The Royal Bridesmaid and Rigoletto, while the ladies performed a list of familiar pieces by request. The Chautauqua adjourned after their performances.
Miss Dorothy Miller will entertain the Ready Maids this evening at her West Main street home. The event will be complimentary to her guest Miss Laura MecCarro of Ottumwa.
Mr and Mrs Lauder Kennedy entertained Wednesday in compliment to Mrs McKee and daughters from Nevada Missouri visiting relatives here. Mr and Mrs John Belville hosted fifteen guests Tuesday for Mrs McKee and two daughters Mabel and Edna also from Nevada Missouri. After dinner socializing music and games provided the entertainment.
Yesterday at the Emil Anderson home a large gathering of Swedish settlers from the county celebrated with a noon repast and afternoon music. Over one hundred attendees formed a Swedish Settlers association with Gus Strum as president and planned yearly reunions.
Miss Helen Wilson will entertain a company of friends Monday evening at her home on East Washington street.
Prof and Mrs John S Goldthwaite will be honored guests this evening at a company event hosted by Mr and Mrs Frank Creath at their home.
At the Airdome the venue reopens this evening with three new reels of pictures and two illustrated songs. The program is labeled as the best ever at the airdome and features films sourced from a high priced film to elevate the night.
Ten dollars reward for the return of a dark colored old violin taken from the Rock Island depot Wednesday night. The instrument has worn key holes, a new set of never slip keys, and comes in a plain dark case. Described by J H Garden of West Chester, Iowa.
Principal Lowell Anderson Superintendent Bruce Francis and the high school will be at the campus from 1 to 4 p m next week to meet pupils for classification and conference. The schedule supports student placement and administrative guidance activities.
Local items note spring lamb featured at the South Side Market in Vienna for bakery goods. The article lists social visits and travel plans of Milwaukee and Chicago visitors, millinery shoppers, and a Des Moines state fair lodging information bureau in Polk County Court House.
A local Royal advertisement announces a bacon and lard sale on Saturday. The day features a stream of visitors and travelers including Mrs. J. W. Lemley, Miss Nora Holden, Rev. Walter Smith, Miss Doll Buckley, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Kerr, Mrs. Leroy Hamson, Miss Lucy Miller, Joe Limerman, Mrs. Dora Downs, Miss Eva and Ina Crone, Mel Shields, H. C. DeWitt, Len Singmaster and family, and several others from Davenport, Rock Island, Wyoming, Ill., and New Lexington, Ohio. The piece notes the Standard Land excursion to Texas and a few visitors at the Rest Room, plus a Royal ad promising fresh, tender meat.
Advice on preventing appendicitis cites chronic constipation as a common factor. Foley's Orino Laxative is advertised as a mild remedy that stimulates the liver and bowels, restores natural action, and avoids nausea or gripping. Lemmon's Pharmacy promotes the product and urges refusing substitutes.
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