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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1903

Page

8

Winona Dramatic Company stages Silent Detective in Crawfordsville

Crawfordsville reports a home talent show by the Winona Dramatic Company titled The Silent Detective. Attendance was solid and the audience praised the performance. Prof. Albert W. Graham departs for Oakdale Nebraska to marry Minnie Belle Pratt at the Pratt home on December 44. A Davenport reception will follow. Graham’s family will host friends after January. James W. Harper and M. J. Sherr travel to Washington, Joe Welch visits from Bedford Iowa, Ilugh H. McCleery visits Crawfordsville, and Miss Alice Hobart travels to Winfield for the holidays.

Winona Dramatic Company Albert W. Graham Flere Oakdale Nebraska Minnie Belle Pratt J. C. Pratt Davenport Jus Johnson Stewartsville Ilugh H. McCleery Washington Crawfordsville

Lone survivor: Senator Allison amid Senate changes

The article notes Senator Allison as the sole continuous member of over thirty years while the Senate has changed around him. It details plans for closer Democratic conferences to secure unity on issues like the Panama question and Cuban bill, and recalls stories from the terrace committee rooms and Gridiron dinners.

Washington Senate Gorman Panama Allison Mitchell Oregon Stewart Nevada Joe Blackburn Capitol Blackburn Patterson Colorado Kentucky Clapp Minnesota Atlee Delaware Burnham New Hampshire Hopkins Illinois Millard Nebraska Dryden New Jersey Fulton Hepburn Iowa Milt Daniels Rochester Olm Stead County State Senate White House Daniels California Congress Milt

Ainsworth Holiday Visitors and Departures Play Quiet Town Rhythm

Olive McClanahan a public school teacher left for Monmouth Ill to spend vacation Nellie Anderson returned from Washington to enjoy her break Mrs Mary Rush headed to Los Angeles Cal for winter Marion Crawford of Washington visiting relatives Carl Cocklin home from Iowa City for vacation Elizabeth Malin went to Washington to spend days with her son Ruth Easter returned from Washington with Verle Dunham J M Walker home from Toolsboro Ill for a visit F G Sands and Jesse Marr were Washington visitors Keokuk medical student Gerard spending vacation with Dr W E Fordyce Flora Hopengardner a teacher near Crawfordsville returned home for Sunday Alma Whiteman and her daughter Martha of Biggsville Ill visiting sister M N Anderson and family.

Olive McClanahan Monmouth Nellie Anderson Washington Mary Rush Loss Angeles Cal Marion Crawford Carl Cocklin Cree Medical School Iowa Jesse Marr J. ©. Gerard Keokuk W. E. Fordyce John Jones Flora Hopengardner Crawfordsville Alma Whiteman Martha Biggsville Lil M. N. Anderson

Quality and price right at Neis wanger's

Local store Neis wanger's advertises quality and low prices to attract shoppers for a limited time. Offers and product variety highlighted to draw in customers.

Neiswanger

University of Chicago Glee Club to Perform on Christmas Night

The University of Chicago Glee Club will perform at Graham Christmas night December 25. It promises one of the season's largest audiences. Admission five cents. Tickets may be secured from C. H. Wilson, 61-31 Cenver, and Schilling.

California University of Chicago Glee Club C. H. Wilson

Allen's Candy Ad Claims Best Sweets

Local ad touts Allen's as the place for candy, declaring the best candy is none too good and inviting customers to shop there.

Allen’s

Gym Class Schedule During Holidays

The gym class will meet as usual during the holidays on Monday and Friday evenings. The next session is this evening at 7 o clock.

Good Goods Motto From Conner and Schillig

A note from Conner and Schillig declares Good Goods as their motto, emphasizing quality and value in their offerings. The brief item spotlights the shop’s branding phrase and its a two-person business identity.

Conner & Schillig

Alderman Brennan Sentenced in Election Fraud Case

In Chicago on December 21 Alderman Brennan received one year in the house of correction for complicity in election frauds. Judge Gary imposed six months on Charles McCarle and three months on Herbert E. Kent for related charges. Prior dispatch from Kansas reports the Meteor wreck near Ft. Scott with nine dead and twenty injured.

House of Correction Kansas City Evening Journal St. Louis San Francisco Godfrey Ft. Scott Kan Deweer Ray Bishard Chicago The Alderman Brennan Gary Charles McCarle Herbert E. Kent

Freedom and the white rabbit metaphor in a fenced yard

An editorial compares freedom to a white rabbit in a wire fenced city yard, arguing true liberty remains limited for all despite broad claims of freedom. The piece appears in the New Orleans Times-Democrat.

New Orleans Times-Democrat

Kiss Quips Echo Holmes Says Two to Sneak Painly

A witty note quotes Oliver Wendell Holmes on lips and kisses, calling kissing a love act that defies simple definition. The quip frames affection as a playful, cultural wordplay about the act and its mystery.

Oliver Wendell Holmes

Farmer Charles Woodward murdered in Greeley

Charles Woodward a farmer was clubbed to death in a Greeley saloon, and Edward Hurley is under arrest on charges of murder. The two men quarrelled in the saloon leading to the fatal assault.

Farmer Greeley, Neb Charles Woodward Edward Hurley Woodward Hurley

Lost Brown Pocket Book Found at Harrison Ball Residence

Brown carved leather pocket book with stamps and change lost in front of Harrison Ball residence. Finder should leave it at this office to claim a reward.

Harrison Ball

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