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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1911

Page

5

Christmas Day News Pause And Holiday Trips

Local and personal notes indicate the Journal omits publication on Christmas Day. Fay Clubb of Sioux City visits sister Kathryn Clubb at the Needham home. Mrs. George Statler returns home from shopping in the city. Stella Meek and Mabel Brinton return from Drake University for two weeks of holiday vacation. Principal L. H. Van Houten travels to Pella after a Washington visit. Miss Waller leaves for Charles City to spend vacation.

Fay Clubb Sioux City Miss Kathryn Clubb Charles K. Needham Stella Meek Mabel Brinton Drake University Des Moines L. H. van Houten Winfield Schools Washington Pella Stella Houseal Ainsworth Jessica Strawbridge Sigourney Thomas Alyea Waterloo Edith Bailey West Des Moines High School Jennie Bailey Chester Patterson Miami University Oxford Ohio Mrs. L. S. Patterson Mary Steck Fairfield Nellie Wilson Fairfield High School J. M. Wilson George Morrison University of Iowa At Iowa City E. D. Morrison Miles Bradford Town Mutual Insurance Company R. Ff. Campbell M. A. Dauchy Colorado Springs Colo Troy N. Y Dade B. Shearer Greencastle Ind DePauw University Noe Shearer

Cut Flowers and Prices by Wilber Miller

Everette Stewart, long a lecturer at farmers institutes statewide under Iowa State College at Ames, returned home from West Branch and will stay northeast of the city until after the new year. Mr and Mrs Walter Fisher returned to West Chester after a day in the city. Mr and Mrs W O Ralston of West Chester spent yesterday shopping in the city.

Everette Stewart Farmers Walter Fisher West Chester City W. O. Ralston J. G. Miller J. D. Dayton John Spangler Lafe Stout Alsey Aura Hopkinson Aura Burlington

Star Theatre offers Lubin Biograph and Arenian Pathe program

Local Star Theatre presents Lubin Biograph and Arenian Pathe films for tonight with a Turkey and three Geese giveaway at each performance. Several area residents visit the city and return home for Christmas holidays, with shoppers and teachers prominent among those listed.

The Star Lubin Biograph Arenian Pathe Star Theatre

Christmas Tree Dream Saves Mina in Snow

A young girl Mina wanders after her goat Ninette and is found asleep in a pine tree snowbank after a night of cold. The dream of a glowing Christmas tree leads to a rescue and later the family trims a real tree with gifts on Christmas Eve in their cottage. Nearby notices report holiday visitors and travels as residents prepare for Christmas.

Jack Lean Daddy Evelyn Ninette Mina Karl Tare

Lumber Yards to Close Monday for Christmas Day

City lumber yards will close all day Monday Christmas day as proprietors and employees entertain Mr. Santa Claus.

Santa Claus

Cleveland double tragedy ends in murder suicide

John Fodor, enraged by his former sweetheart's marriage to Sherman Viasz, forced entry into Mrs. M. Wuehrer's home in Cleveland and fatally wounded Mrs. Viasz with four pistol shots as they prepared to depart for Chicago. Fodor then shot himself as pursued by neighbors.

Cleveland, O John Fodor Sherman Viasz

Ecuador's President Dies After Illness and Plot

Emilio Estrada, president of Ecuador, died at midnight after a illness that began in September. He faced an assassination plot during his recuperation in Quito and was later brought back to Guayaquil for burial plans.

Emilio Estrada Guayaquil Ecuador Emilio, Estrada Republic of Ecuador Estrada Quito

Cribb Receives Ovation After Underpaid Pugilism Return

The article notes Cribb was cheered when returning to London after a bout he fought for only $2,000, a stark contrast to the vast sums modern glove fighters win or lose. Holborn is described as blocked by the crowd, with the scene reflecting the era's sentiment toward underpaid boxing.

Cribb London Holborn

Rose Club Holds Annual Christmas Party at Dewey Home

The Rose club hosted its annual Christmas party last evening at Mr and Mrs Claire Dewey's home. After gift distribution, gentlemen gathered for a lunch served by Mrs Joseph Mee Klhinney Miss Harwood and Mrs Dewey. The table featured Christmas garlands and green shaded candies.

The Rose Club Claire Dewey Joseph Mee Klhinney Miss Harwood

Borrowed Smiles at the Town Church Stone Laying

An amiable elder volunteers colorful details as townsfolk gather for the laying of a new church foundation stone. She points to a parade of dignitaries including the duke and duchess, the mayor and mayoress, and the vicar, amid anecdotal chatter.

Fragmentary Pilgrim Tale Recalls Tramps and Beliefs

An archaic dialogue fragment shows Mrs Hawkins and a man discussing a Pilgrim who claims a dog bites. The incomplete speech hints at rural superstition and local caution toward strangers and animals, with an implied dare to prove the claim.

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