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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1900

Page

2

Dedication of A. C. A. W. Hall in Temple Building

Over three hundred members from five lodges gather for the dedication of new parlors in the Temple building. Speakers and musical numbers from the A O U W W R C G A R and other groups highlight a festive program followed by social time and gramophone music.

Temple Building Sisters the Woman's Relief Corps Degree of Ancient Order of United Workmen Legion of Honor J. G. White G. A. R. Post Washington Temple Fred H. Smith Aaron Hise A. Ro Dewey Arnold Twiggs I. G. White Post Father Upchursh

Aurora Literary Society Hosts Magnet Society Night

Last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Samson the Aurora Literary Society entertained the Magnet Society in a long standing alternating event. The host society aimed to outdo the rival group in a festive indoor gathering drawing town interest and excitement.

Mrs. H. F. Samson Halil Clayton Eckerman Magnet Nancy Stapp Alvin Godfrey Aurora Wesco May Godfrey Homer Ashby Harlow McConnaughey Hillhouse of Scofield Julia Grumbling Cora Smiley Prof. Grumbling Mrs Grumbling Dade Shearer Marie Samson Grace Speer Messrs Oral Watters Martha Samson J.T. Mathews Your City Jesse Marr Lelia Erdice Muscatine

February 1900 Community Meeting and Fair Recap

In Crawfordsville Aurora Magnet groups hosted a social at the Samson Home on February 1 1900 with games mus denoting a lively event. Winners crowned in races talks and contests included Ethel McCreedy James Davis Amy Folger and many locals. a wrist injury was reported from last week.

James O'Toole Ethel McCreedy James Davis Aurora Wan

Reverend Howard McJunkin to Speak at Presbyterian Church

Rev Howard McJunkin arrives from Chicago and will occupy the pulpit on Sabbath drawing a large Washington audience. Col D J Palmer returns home last night from Des Moines.

B. Y. P. U. Society Washington Association West Chester Howard McJunkin Chicago Presbyterian Church Washington Col D. J. Palmer Des Moines

Old Uncle Jed praised by multiple papers

Critics lauded the traveling company and its free noon parade on Feb 6. Reviews from Webster City and Mason City highlight a strong orchestra, clever comedians, and broad audience appeal with topnotch entertainment and high satisfaction. Ticket prices were 25, 35, and 50 cents.

Jed Graham Webster City Uncle Jed Mason City Whistler

Old Uncle Jed Show Opens For Children Under Twelve

The Old Uncle Jed company will admit all children under twelve for 10 next Tuesday evening. The show features a fine orchestra and a strong opening overture of Columbus starting at 8 15.

Columbus

January Marriage Licenses Set Record Pace in County

County Clerk J. B. Young issued twenty marriage licenses in January, far above the monthly average. If the pace continues, the year 1900 may break the record for licenses issued.

J. B. Young

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