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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1912

Page

7

Christmas Santa Imposter Delights Church Crowd

J Martin White played Santa at the First United Presbyterian church, fooling some children who suspected the disguise. Johnnie Gault and Willie Fisher noted Matt White as the chimney visitor. The Sabbath school program featured a decorated room, a Christmas tree, a chimney display, candy and oranges, and songs and recitations by local children.

J. Martin White Santa Claus First United Presbyterian Church Johnnie Gault Willie Fisher Matt White Sabbath School Sleepy Head Savilla Boice Mildred Pierce Mildred Paul Martha McCreedy Ruby Macon Carolin McCleery Lorene Jones

Recitation and Song List From Local program

A sequence of performances includes recitations by Richard McCleery William Boice Savilla Boice Wiebbje Winji Mildred McLaughlin Marion George Mabel Moore Martha McCreedy Kenneth Ross and Keith Molesworth, plus songs Merry Merry Christmas and Christmas Everywhere sung by Charles McLaughlin.

Richard McCleery William Boice Savilla Boice Wiebbje Winji Charles McLaughlin Mildred McLaughlin Marion George Merry Christmas Mabel Moore Martha McCreedy Kenneth Ross Keith Molesworth

Miss Edna Marshall Returns in The Price at Graham

After two years touring the West, Pacific Coast and beyond Miss Edna Marshall arrives at the Graham theatre to present The Price by George Broadhurst. The production features Miss Marshall as Ethel Toscani with a skilled supporting cast and authentic Hudson theatre scenery.

Graham Middle West Pacific Canada Vancouver Halifax Edna Marshall Graham Theatre Hudson Theatre New York George Broadhurst Miss Marshall Ethel Toscani Dr. Bristol

Financial entanglements loom as Turkey teeters in peace talks

Analyzing the Ottoman Empire's debt web as Turkey, backed by France, England, and Germany, faces potential dismemberment. The Triple Money Alliance may demand guarantees on Turkish loans, with revenues from European Turkey and colonial revenues in play, as bankers weigh safeguarding past investments.

France England Germany Constantinople Turkey Turey Europe Asia Minor Italy Tripoli Spain Morocco Nuch Triple Money Alliance Bulgaria Oriental Rumelia Cyprus

Beverly to invite Governor Wilson for summer home

Beverly Massachusetts reports the board of trade plans to send a committee to Trenton to invite Governor Wilson to make Beverly his summer residence, as Taft did with Paramatta. The Taft lease expired and will not be renewed. Paramatta is owned by Mrs H W Peabody.

Beverly Mass Board of Trade Trenton Wilson Taft H. W. Peabody

Beware of MercuryContaining Catarrh Ointments

Warning against using catarrh remedies with mercury and endorsing Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Claims cure acts on blood and mucous surfaces taken internally. Advertising blurb touts testimonials free from doctors and price per bottle.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo

Pawnbroker Ticket on Train Sparks RIng Misread

A conductor corrects an absent minded passenger as the ticket mistakenly calls for a diamond ring. The exchange highlights a humorously wrong accessory request aboard a railroad car.

For Sale and Want Ads Fragment

Classified notices on page seven column one show sale listings and want advertisements with brief item descriptions and contact details for buyers and sellers.

Christmas Day Religious Services At St James Parish

Tomorrow three masses will be held at St James Catholic church at 6:00, 8:00, and 10:30 with 8:00 designated for children and special Christmas music. The German Evangelical church observes a 3:30 service with Rev Chr Rasche preaching followed by a Christmas program. The Presbyterian Sunday school and Second United Presbyterian program are scheduled for tomorrow afternoon and evening.

St. James Catholic Church German Evangelical Church Chr. T. Rasche Presbyterian Second United Presbyterian

Men Charged With Misuse of Mails Trial Underway

New York December 24 Dr George A Caldwell Elias J Beach and Adolph B Benesch face final trial on federal charges they used the mails to defraud investors in promoting the American Telegraph Typewriter company Beach runs a brokerage with Benesch at No 27 William Street and is identified as a tenor at Dr Parkhurst's Madison Square Presbyterian church.

New York George A. Caldwell Eilas J. Beach Adolph B. Benesch Federal Grand Jury American Telegraph Typewriter Company Beach Benesch William Street

Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Ad Claims PAZO Ointment

A druggist offers a refund if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or prolapsing piles in 6 to 14 days. The advertisement asserts remedies for itching blind bleeding and protruding piles with a money back guarantee.

Christmas program at Baptist Church delights children

The Baptist church held a Sunday school Christmas program with a large tree and a brick fireplace display. C. W. Long appeared as Santa Claus handing out candy and nuts with Misa Forgey’s boys assisting, followed by recitations, songs, and a double quartet performance.

the Baptist Church Santa Claus C. W. Long Misa Forgey

Journal Want Ad Promises Quick Selling Help

A classified notice advertises help from a journal want ad service to sell items quickly. It emphasizes ease, reach, and speed for sellers seeking exposure.

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