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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1907

Page

4

Chautauqua Shows Off Entertaining Programs

Dr W G Searler Miss Noyes and Miss McElhinney oversee a late afternoon entertainment in the big tent. Kindergarten pupils in white with flags perform while Miss Noyes and Nellie Reister Doris Thom sing. Girls club drill and hygienic exercises under Miss McElhinney follow, with 30 boys led by Dr Searles closing with tumbling, parallel bars, and a C B C yell.

Miss Noyes Nellie Reister Doris Thom Dorothy Latchi Miss McElhinney W. G. Searles Doctor Searles Dr. Searles

Bread and chocolates at Johnsons attract daily crowd

Local notes report Johnsons bakery offers fresh bread daily and Fern Leaf chocolates. Mrs E J Wilson returns to Columbus Junction after visiting daughter Mrs George Boileau. Mrs Daniel Rohrer travels to Keota then Sigourney for Chautauqua and visits. Chas Guzeman and Archie Harvey, visiting from Newport News, Va, visit Howard White’s in West Chester.

E. J. Wilson Columbus Junction George Boileau Daniel Rohrer Keota Sigourney Chas. Guzeman Archie Harvey Newport News West Chester Howard White Johnson's

Major Lacey and Civil War veterans highlight Chautauqua program

General James Weaver and Maj. John F. Lacey headline an afternoon of patriotic events at the Chautauqua with Rounds music and a campfire show. The crowd welcomes the U S cavalry arrival from Ft Riley and enjoys talks on slavery, Lincoln, and Christian soldiering along with a sham battle by Company D and various speakers and songs.

Maj John F. Lacey Oskaloosa Col D. J. Palmer Chautauqua Major Lacey Iowa Lacey Vicksburg Chas. Francis Adams Bull Run North Washington County James B. Weaver Ile Weaver Abraham Lincoln W. B. Bell Mr. Gardner Captain Young Captain Kellogg Young Company D John Steck

Unwritten Law and Mormon Question Highlight Community Program

A series of events lists Bible hour at 10 00 a m with Rev Chas Brown History at 11 00 a m on The Unwritten Law Lecture at 2 30 p m The Mormon Question by Hon Fred T Dubois and a closing concert by Rounds at 7 30 p m Also Knot Tying Indoor Games Domestic Science desserts and a bread sale reminder from Vienna Bread Co.

Chas. H. Brown W. C. Wilcox W. G. Searles Miss McElhinney Miss Noyes Fred T. Dubois Idaho

Commons Rebuff Lords Amendments on Evicted Tenants

London aug twenty two weary house of commons rejects most house of lords amendments to evicted tenants bill and adjourns after appointing a committee to confer with the lords. Garneld Vanderburg loses life in shafting at Edison plant in Rockford Illinois while leaving employment for Milwaukee firm.

London House of Commons House of Lords Lords Rockford Milwaukee Garneld Vanderburg Edicon Company

Headlines from a troubled era mix of wars and politics

Iverpont Morgan arrives in New York from Europe amid fears of Moorish holy war. Cape Cod canal work begins after 200 years. Henry Frick comments on revived laws. West labor scarce as Japs in Union Pacific mines earn 170 monthly. Royals Alfonso and Victoria travel in France. Cleveland recovering from summer illness. Bonaparte to rule on railway immunity. Rabbi Hirsch barred from Russia. Barth's suicide after deposement as Louisville mayor. Haines fatally shoots wife then himself. Secretary Taft heads to Lexington for speech. A receiver appointed for E C Wazard & Co. grocery firm.

iVerpont Morgan New York Europe Cape Cod Henry Frick West Union Pacific King Alfonso Queen Victoria Bordenus France Cleveland Bonaparte Chicago and Alton Railway Landis Ir. Eroil Hirsch Chicago Russia Paul ¢. Barth Louisville Clarence Hiaines Washington Court Tlouse

McKinley Memorial Date Set for September Dedication

Canton citizens announce final arrangements for the McKinley monument dedication on September 30 with President Roosevelt expected to attend.

Canton McKinley Monument Roosevelt

Chamberlain's Remedy Proven Superior by Happy Parents

Mrs B J Johnston of Linton Mississippi reports three doctors failed with her sick child until Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was used. After a few hours improvement followed and the child recovered to full health. Sold by Cook and Sherman.

Chamberlain B. J. Johnston Linton, Miss Cook & Sherman

Cavalry Detachment En Route to Fort Sheridan Arrives for Rations

A detachment of U S cavalry moving from Fort Riley Kansas to Fort Sheridan Illinois is expected to reach the city tomorrow at noon. They requested large rations including oats hay wood beef potatoes and onions. Local officials plan camp near the Chautauqua grounds offering eight acres of land and hospitality to the troops.

Chautauqua Senator Dubois U. S Ft. Riley Ft. Sheridan U.S. Cavalry Kan Lytle Fairfield Brighton Kermit Roosevelt Fitzhugh Lee Phil Sheridan C. J Centerville

Chautauqua Notes Highlight Speed Departure and Praise

James Speed, Chautauqua manager, left Tuesday after finishing his contract and staying one extra session. The Rounds Ladies' orchestra wins hearts, encored to the limit, with a popular, engaging program and a standout contralto soloist.

James Speed Chautauqua

Frank Caine Wins Two Races at Lewiston Track Meet

Reports from Lewiston show Frank Caine winning two races yesterday. He claimed a $1,000 purse with Baron Laddies and a $350 purse with Black Pat. The Vienna bakery offered angel food and devil’s food layer cakes.

Frank Caine Lewiston Fil Baron Laddies Black Pat Vienna

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W.G. Searler Miss McElinney Ildren Foe Rothschild & Co South Side Square Celebra James Weaver Schuyler Livingston J. J. Kellogg George Black Commons Aft Lexington, Ky Wis E. C. Wazard & Co Kermit. Roosevelt Ft. Sheridan, Illinois Hermis STECK H. F. Steck
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