Last Day of Our Chautauqua Delights Attendees
The final day drew splendid attendance and satisfied the crowd with entertaining features. Plans for next year include continuing the Chautauqua meetings with many tickets already sold.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1911
Page
6
Chautauqua 1912 Prospects and Past Year Highlights
Yesterday's perfect weather capped a banner Chautauqua season with strong attendance and high satisfaction. Over 0 tickets sold for 1912 events, 95 tents engaged, children's programs led by Miss Noyes and Miss Florence Patterson, Maypole dance a highlight, and Harold Schmoeller drew the crowd in a baseball exhibition finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Noyes
Florence Patterson
Rilling
Washington
Harold Schmoeller
Griffith
Dr. Monroe Markley Delivers Optimistic Lecture
Dr. Monroe Markley proved a winning card with a predicted strong reception on Friday afternoon. His message stressed world improvement, told with humor and stories, and closed with light praise for his entertaining address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe. Markley
Monroe Markley
Exhibition of Children and Youth Work Displayed Yesterday
An exhibition showcasing the work of children and young people was held yesterday. Visitors observed creative projects and performances by local students highlighting their talents and community involvement.
Bible Hour draws large crowd for early morning lecture
A surprisingly large audience of over three hundred attended yesterday’s Bible hour held fifteen minutes early. The event, led by Doctor Wishart and Professor Wilcox, featured the lecture The Relation of the Individual to Service, using David’s division of spoil as a guiding illustration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor Wishart
Professor Wilcox
David
The Call to Be Where God Wants Us to Be
A wartime era message urges Christians to serve on the firing line or at home with equal resolve. It champions prayer and energetic church outreach, critiques church coldness, and cites Lincoln as an example of opportunity, leadership, and moral strength shaping national success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonbee
Neeings
Tench
Joan of Arc
Lincoln
Europe
North
South
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln Highlighted in History Hour
The history hour on Abraham Lincoln as the maker of a new Union drew the largest crowd yet under Professor Wilcox. Attendees debated Lincoln's inexplicable character and lasting impact in the crisis of American history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Wilcox
Lincoln
Greek laborers photograph funeral at grave in Marshalltown
Forty Greek laborers at the funeral of Nicholas Jurgos in Marshalltown yesterday were photographed at the grave as the body was lowered. Jurgos was killed when an emery wheel burst and grave details note his Christian burial for his widow in Greece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Iowa
Nicholas Jurgos
Greece
Jurgos
Vander Veer leaves 10000 to Iowa Episcopal church and 12500 to local institutions
In Davenport Iowa the will of A W Vander Veer who died recently directs 10000 to the Episcopal church of Iowa for use under Bishop Theodore N Morrison. Three local institutions share 12500. His Tri City Construction stock goes to his three business associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Iowa
A. W. Vander Veer
Episcopal Church of Iowa
Theodore N. Morrison
Tri-City Construction Company
Patent grants issued to Iowa inventors this week
Washington patent attorneys Davis and Davis report Iowa citizens received several patents this week. Names include J. M. Culbertson of Dubuque for band saw irregularity corrections, M. J. Frambach and A. R. Carrington of Hartley for a three protector, A. A. Gross of Des Moines for a reversible spring, C. B. Ingraham of Laurel for a concrete block watering-tank, J. J. McCullough of Davenport for an illuminated spirit level, H. Rand and M. M. Graf of Cresco for a cloth-folder ironing device, Hk. Ryan of Clinton for a lubricator, W. H. and J. H. Sells of Oskaloosa for a metal tool-box, and F. Vsetecka of Waucoma for an automobile horn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. CC
Davis & Davis
J. M. Culbertson
Dubuque
M. J. Frambach
A. R. Carrington
Hartley
A. A. Gross
Des Moines
C. B. Ingraham
Laurel
J. J. McCullough
Davenport
H. ©. Rand
M. M. Graf
Cresco
Hk. Ryan
Clinton
W. H
J. H. Sells
Oskaloosa
F. Vsetecka
Waucoma
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Internal Cure
Hall's Catarrh Cure is advertised as internal medicine that cures catarrh by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. The nostrum is described as nonquack, prescribed by a leading physician, with testimonials offered free and sold by Druggists for 75 cents. Also recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Garnishment Notice in Washington County Iowa Suit 7214
Notice to defendant L K Vacha of garnishment in cause 7214 in Washington County Iowa District Court. Garnishee Katherine Vacha executrix of Anton Vacha's estate attached. appear by Sept 5 1911 to defend or default judgment for property or debts in her hands. Sheriff R H McCarty and attorney A Dewey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. K. Vacha
Ll. K. Vacha
Katherine Vacha
Anton Vacha
District Court of
Washington County
Iowa
City of
Washington
R. H. McCarty
Towa
Ctias
A. Dewey
Borrowed Smiles at a Yorkshire Inn
A pianist who cannot read music can play by ear but fails to match a singer's tune. In a local test of keys he tries white notes, then black notes, and mixed keys, yet cannot find the right pitch. Frustrated, he confesses the singer is “singing between t cracks.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sitha
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Mr. Moothart
Dr. Markley
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Hamilton, C
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Patent Report
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McElhinney’s
McElhinney Furniture CO
North Side Square
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J. F. McNamara & Son
Chas. L. Brainard
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S. D
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J.E. Kunath
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