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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1904

Page

2

Mr and Mrs Ruplinger Leave Town for Harper

Mr and Mrs M Ruplinger, longtime residents, departed last evening aboard the Firefly to start a new life in Harper. Mr Wm S Crane of California Md endured rheumatism and lumbago for years but found relief after using Chamberlain s Pain Balm which cured him. The liniment is sold by Stewart s Pharmacy Cook Sherman.

Mrs. M. Ruplinger Harper Wm. S. Crane California Chamberlain Stewart’s Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Monmouth Girls Defeat Washington Academy in Close Game

Washington Academy girls put up a strong effort but lose to Monmouth ladies 12 to 7 at the Commercial Club gym. Mabel Buckley and Darbyshire starred for Washington. Monmouth led 10-6 at halftime and held on for the win.

Monmouth Washington Commercial Club Academy Monmouth Ladies Mabel Buckley Miss Darbyshire Northern Illinois

School Notes Recap of Return and Club Activities

Students return from vacation as teachers distribute fourth monthly reports. Debating Club held opening meeting with a navy debate. affirmatives won 3 to 0. Earl Schneider injured hunting, but recovering. Ray Stryker elected president. special Debating Club session held with Miss Ditmer visiting. Lloyd McCall traveled to Missouri over break.

Fred Steck Brinton Arthur Ingham Lloyd McCall Missouri Lonnie Sutton United States Ray Striker Elliott Lynn Carl McKee Herbert Walton Earl Schneider Ray Stryker Miss Ditmer Bessie Jones

Marriage of Thos Dupuis and Lizzie Kilmer in 1903

Thos Dupuis and Lizzie Kilmer wed December 30 1903 at A J Kilmer’s home in Mason City. The couple traveled to Chicago for a short honeymoon and now reside in Sigourney. Dupuis manages the Peoples Telephone Co and is regarded as a trustworthy businessman. Kilmer, a Sigourney native, previously ran a millinery business with notable success. Best wishes from the News and many friends.

Thos. Dupuis Lizzie Kilmer A. J. Kilmer Mason City Chicago Sigourney Dupuis People'’s Telephone Co Miss Kilmer

Ladies of Washington Basket Ball Club Meeting Notice

The Ladies of Washington Basket Ball Club are urged to attend a business meeting at Miss Dade Shearer's home on Monday evening at 7 30 o'clock. An important session is planned.

Ladies of Washington Basket Ball Club Dade Shearer

Dr King's New Life Pills Promote Household Harmony

Purporting to cure stomach and liver troubles the ad claims these pills relieve and cure ailments. Sold for 25 cents at Stewarts Drug Store.

Dr. King Stewart’s

A Royal Slave at Graham Opera House Engagement

Gordon and Bennett present A Royal Slave at the Graham opera house marking a major engagement. The production portrays life in old Mexico under Maximilian with a romantic plot and thrilling moments. Next Wednesday January 13, ticket prices range from 25 to 75 cents with seats on sale.

Graham Opera House Gordon & Bennett Old Mexico Maximillian

Sermon Series Promotes Ascending the Throne of Every Man

Rev Echlin launches four sermons at First Baptist on Ascending the Throne of Every Man a King. Eight local business leaders were asked what six essentials shape true manhood. Topics include The Way to the Throne and The Voice of the Pew and Pulpit. All urged to attend.

First Baptist Church Echlin

A O U W Plans Big Entertainment With Strasser Band

The A O U W brothers of the city plan a major event and hope to bring Strasser's band and orchestra for an evening show. They require a guarantee to cover expenses and aim for a successful enterprise. Mrs S H Frazier of Brighton shopped in the city yesterday.

Strasser S. H. Frazier Brighton

Benevolent Society Meeting At Mrs Roberts Home

The Benevolent Society of the Presbyterian church met at Mrs. M. J. Roberts home yesterday afternoon. After the meeting a prayer service was led by Mrs. J. T. Beamer. Attendees reported the gathering as exceptionally good.

The Benevolent Society of the Presbyterian Church M. J. Roberts J. T. Beamer

The Steward Aboard Sea Travel Roles and Pay

A steward acts as waiter and chambermaid, with duties before breakfast and in dining rooms and state rooms. The job blends table service, dishwashing, room upkeep, and guest attendance, with very low pay and heavy reliance on tips.

Leslie

The Horse In Mythology and Symbolic Chariots

The Grecians cast the sun god of wisdom in a chariot drawn by four fiery horses symbolizing doctrine and intellect. Neptune similarly rides a sea chariot to emblemize general science and its disciplined knowledge. Pegasus explains the birth of the sciences as a fountain springing from rock, fed by seven virgins representing seven sciences.

Neptune Pegasus Earth Heaven

Community Notes On Illness Travel And Preachers

Local brief records several illness updates including Mrs Od Cowles and Miss Mattie Rudd improving while Miss Verne Lytle and Miss Zoe Rust travel through the area. Reports mention visits by Sam Miller of Chicago, Howard Crawford of Ainsworth, and Rev. Roy D. Echlin preaching in Ainsworth tomorrow afternoon.

Sam Miller Chicago Zoe Rust Keota Joseph Pollard von Homeyer Howard Crawford Ainsworth Graham Frank Lamphere Rocky Island McCor Roy D. Echlin The Baptist Church of J. W. Crawford D. L. Baird Miss Droz Fairfield Dr. Droz West Chester George Dempsey Agnes Young Mildred Gilmer Emma Lytle Belle Robinson Grace Galloway Flora Turnbull Dr. McMichael Warne Monmouth City

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