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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1904

Page

2

Polly Primrose Delights Chicago Audiences At Grand

Paul Wilstach’s comedy Polly Primrose was staged in Georgetown 1863 setting with Adelaide Thurston as Polly. The event drew a large audience and featured refined, patriotic, southern characters with fine stage settings and strong supporting cast. Thurston and company perform in Chicago next week.

Paul Wilstach Georgetown Polly Primrose Graham Adelaide Thurston Polly Cozy Corners Washington Miss Thurston South D. C Miss Thurston and Co Chicago

Local residents seen traveling through city on various trains

A series of brief notes lists W. H. Van Winkle as a Burlington passenger this morning, Chas Mount arriving on the Firefly from Iowa City, and numerous other visitors and travelers including A Stephen of Ainsworth, Ralph Hellopeter en route to Brighton, and Mrs. Lizzie Jackson and family visiting Iowa City.

W. H. van Winkle Burlington Chas. Mount Iowa City A. Stephen Ainsworth Ralph Hellopeter Brighton Frank Brinton Brinton J. H. Adkisson City McComb Ill Mrs. Plummer West Chester Fairfield

Musicale at St James Parochial School Delights Parents

The second annual musicale by the St James Parochial School music department was held Wednesday evening at the school. Sister Benetta received praise for the students’ progress as the program, featuring mandolins and piano numbers, was well rendered by Miss Irene Toole and others.

St. James Parochical School Benetta Irene Toole L. Thompson L. Ortlepp Josephina Martina Elizabeth Swift Agnes Butterfield Rose Springman L. Streabbogg Francis Sipies Enor Hayes Agnes’ Butterfield Bertha Swift

Change in Business Charles Means to Retire from Restaurant Work

Charles Means of Means and Stichter retires from the restaurant business on the ith of this month due to health. Roy Stichter will take full charge and promises excellent service. Means plans rest for a few weeks and may pursue outdoor work.

Chas. Means Means & Stichter Roy Stichter Mr. Means Stichter

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Promotes Toledo Firm

One hundred dollars reward offered for catarrh cure by Hall's Catarrh Cure. FJ Cheney & Co of Toledo and West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin, listed as endorsers. Cure taken internally claiming to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Price 75 cents per bottle with testimonials free and Hall's Family Pills praised.

KF. J. Cheney & Co Props Toledo FJ. Cheney West &Truax O, Walding, Kinnan & Marvin Wholesael Druggists Hall

Saved From Terrible Death The Bobbitt Family Story

The family of Mrs. M. L. Bobbitt of Bargerton Tennessee watched her die despite skilled physicians and remedies. Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption provided relief after the first bottle and, with continued use, cured her. Guaranteed and $1.00. Trial bottles free at Stewart's Drug Store.

M. L. Bobbitt Bargerton Tenn Dr. King Stewart’s

Gun Accident Hurts Hands of Earl Schneider and George Logue

A hunting mishap left Earl Schneider with a gunshot wound to the left hand as he and George Logue crossed a fence. The discharge occurred when the shotgun barrel exploded near the muzzle. Doctors say the hand is not permanently damaged and no serious injury is expected.

Earl Schnieder George Logue Earl Karls

Visitor and resident travel noted in Burlington and Columbus Junction

John Olds a business visitor in Burlington today and Miss Ruth C McCormick visiting sister Mrs Turkington of Wyman heads home to Columbus Junction this morning.

John Olds Burlington Ruth C. McCormick Mrs. Turkington Wyman Columbus Junction

Iowa Central Sale of Round Trip Tickets to Portland in January 1904

On January 7 8 and 9 1904 the Iowa Central will sell round trip tickets to Portland Oregon at one fare for the round trip with return by January 31 Tickets valid via St Paul and northern lines returning through Ogden Denver or vice versa Optional return through San Francisco and Los Angeles for a small extra charge Applicable to agents or via A Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn 62 jan 6

Iowa Central Portland Ore St. Paul Northern Ogden Denver San Franciso Los Angeles A. Cutts T. A Minneapolis Minn

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