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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1899
Page
2
W. E. Chilcote Jr and other young businessmen plan a revised Uncle Tom's Cabin at the Graham theater between Christmas and New Year. The production, featuring home talent, aims to aid needy families in Washington in the holiday season.
The Daily Times reviews Frederic Bryton and company in Forgiven at the Graham next Thursday evening with Miss Baxter leading a strong cast. Prices are 25 35 and 50 cents Seats go on sale Tuesday. Also notes Degree of Honor officers elected and AOUW election upcoming.
The Highland Park Friendly Circle gathered with Mrs B F Boling for an afternoon of readings and music. Members read selections, Miss Lillian Bray performed a solo, and a duet by Mrs Clyde Brown and Miss Bray enhanced the event. An accompanying advertisement promotes Karl’s Clover Root Tea for digestive health.
Last evening at the Modern Woodmen of America Hall the annual election was held and four applications for membership were received. Officers for the coming year include BK. C. Young Venerable Council John Little Adviser John Jones Banker James Work Clerk Dave Farris Escort W. K. Ross Inside Watch Oliver Farris Outside Watch James Thompson Director Take Weeks aslets. No cure, no pay. Price 2650. Stewarts Pharmacy sole agents.
Martha Washington Camp officers have been selected for the coming year with Mrs RR Lane-Oracle and Mrs A B E Austin-Vice Oracle among the lineup. Other posts include Chas Hebener-Recorder and M A Meek-Receiver, J EB Wright-Chancellor, Allie Dixon-Marshal, Winnifred Young-Inner Sentinel, I Y Page-Outer Sentinel, Dr Chas Stewart-Physician, Byrdie Rankin-Pianist. County Superintendent Miss Klass received the Iowa State Teachers Association programs for the forty fifth session in Des Moines set for December 27 28 29.
An old advertisement promotes Karl's Clover Root Tea as an absolute cure for chronic constipation. It claims a fifty year track record with an absolute guarantee, priced 25 cents and 50 cents, sold at J. H. Stewart's druggist.
The itemized Ainsworth column reports a wedding in Highland township, cattle in quicksand, a buggy mishap from a frightened team, and staff movements including Frank Hubbell’s departure to Lexington. It notes improved sidewalks around the Methodist church, a church fund comparison, and the county poor farm stock sale totaling 8833 98. Little Eddie Wenger suffered a baseball injury at Wayland, prompting a parental visit, and a Fortnightly Club meeting is announced for Saturday at 2 30 pm.
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