Death on River Bathing Trip Shocks Washington Community
Seymore Stewart drowned August 2 near Hannibal Missouri while bathing with two companions. His body was recovered August 5 after an undercurrent whirlpool pulled him under. He had been a familiar figure in local Salvation Army work and a conscientious worker. the community shares in the bereavement and extends sympathy.
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Seymore Stewart
John Shields
Amos Stewart
Seymore
Hannibal Mo
Salvation Army Movement
Washington
Large Attendance at A. M. E. Church Exercises
A large crowd attended yesterday afternoon and evening at Music Hall for meals and a program. Proceeds from the meals were raised, and the evening program featured a duet by Mr. and Mrs. George Davis. The journal also promotes Dwight's Complexion Beautifier with a free offer to readers.
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Music Hall
A. M. BE
George Davis
George
Aiden Benedict's New York Company Performs Quo Vadis
Wednesday, Aug. 29, is the sole chance to see Aiden Benedict's New York company in Quo Vadis. The note mentions Remember the Golden Red coffee described as Java and Mocha flavored made from select coffees. Fort Madison visitor Mrs Slattery stays with Mrs John McKeon after arrival last night.
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Aiden Benedict
New York
Mrs. Slattery
Fort Madison
John McKeon
No Merit in Such Piano Deals Targeting Suckers
An old notice warns the public against high priced piano sales by big dealers in this region. It claims instruments are of standard quality, but the buyer will be overcharged. The text argues a fair price should apply to all and exposes deceptive cash discount tactics.
Illinois Weather Forecast With Showers And Warmth
The forecast notes showers and thunderstorms this afternoon or tonight with a warmer northeast portion. Thursday is expected to be generally fair and cooler across Iowa.
Warriors of all nations parade and 1898 Rough Riders exhibit
Buffalo Bill and his organization will parade in Washington on September 6 featuring six hundred riders from many nations. The show includes Philippine Island residents, Hawaiian performers, Cubans with war marks, Porto Ricans, Indians, Gauchos and more. A Charge on San Juan Hill reenactment, Roosevelt's Rough Riders detachment and a grand street cavalcade follow with special entertainment. Also notices rail at Chicago G A R Encampment travel, dates Aug 25 to 29 with round trip $6.99 via B N W. agent BE G Fox handles details.
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Buffalo Bill
Roughs Riders of the World
Washington
Cody
Philippine Islands
Hawaiian Islands
San Juan Hill
Roosevelt
Rough Riders
Chicago
B.N. W
BE. G. Fox
Agt
Ainsworth Triumphs by Default in Hot County Game
Ainsworth defeated Washington 9 to 0 by umpire declaration after a chaotic eighth inning. Washington led 9 to 1 early, but Ainsworth piled up 10 runs in the eighth as they rallied. Washington quit while one out remained. Umpire George Carson judged the game impartially.
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Ainsworth
Washington
Ainsworth Boys
Washington Boys
Shearer
George Carson
Wm A. Wilson and
Sherd
Mercer County
Illinois
Chambers
Howard Crawford
Jordyce
Mrs. Southword
Abingdon
Ills
L. V. Trotter
County Auditor awards ditch contract to Kephart
Ingham County Auditor awarded the Ka lona ditch contract on Monday to J A Kephart of Brigh ton with a bid of ten cents per cubic yard. Other bids were John Robertson and Stotts and Wilson at thirteen cents per cubic yard. An ice cream social by the Queen Esther Circle of the Methodist church is planned for Friday at Miss Stella Essley's home in south Washington.
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Ingham
Kalona Ditch
J. A Kephart
Brighton
Kephart
John Robertson
Stotts and Wilson
Highland Township
Queen Esther
The
Methodist Church
Stella Essley
Washington
M. E. Dicken Takes Group to Farm for Day Trip
M. E. Dicken of Ainsworth drove to the city this morning and gathered a merry party of children for a farm day. The group includes Lucy Wilson Nena Wilson Ruth Wilson Carry Winters Fannie Winters Cecil Rogers Vera Rogers Screcken gast Clara Jay Vera Alberson Margaret McGugin Dorotha Miller Margaret Cherry Minnie Daniels Nellie Wilson and Vera Ashby.
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M. E. Dicken
Ainsworth
Lucy
Nena
Ruth Wilson
Ruth
Carry
Fannie Winters
Cecil
Vera Rogers
Georgia
Reta Screckengast
Clara Jay
Vera Alberson
Margaret McGugin
Dorotha Miller
Margaret Cherry
Minnie Daniels
Nellie Wilson
Vera Ashby
Infant dies of cholera infantum in Keota
Dr. C Stewart's five month old child died yesterday at 4 pm from cholera infantum. Interment set for this afternoon in Keota cemetery. Grover Bean, once injured in a runaway, visits relatives in Keota. Passengers reported: Starry Hites and mother to Ainsworth, Mrs L S Baker and family to your city, S G Gardner to Fremont, Mrs Duvall to Audubon, Mrs Irene Plummer to Evans, Bird Crayne to Cedar Rapids. Lyman Bros wholesale millinery trip noted. Sunday School picnic planned at Crayne's grove Friday. Mrs Maughlin and daughter Vera improving. Rev T C Maughlin left for Chicago.
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C. Stewart
Keota
Grover Bean
Starry Hites
Ainsworth
L. S. Baker
Your City
West
S. GO
Bessie Crayne
Cedar Rapids
Lyman Bros
Crayne
Ida Roberts Hosts Honor Visit From Chicago Friend
At the Roberts home yesterday afternoon Miss Ida Roberts entertained a visiting friend Miss Lawrens of Chicago. Refreshments were served and those present reported a general good time.
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Roberts
Ida Roberts
Miss Lawrens
Chicago
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