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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1919

Page

6

Norwoods Attract Crowds With Telepathy Act At Graham

The Norwoods and Miss Morven entertain crowds at the Graham this week with mental telepathy tricks and stage stunts. A blindfolded audience reveal identifies a Burlington grocery salesman and Lodge No 84 BEO member during a featured trick. The act draws larger crowds than opening night and runs for three more nights before heading to Muscatine.

Norwoods Graham Norwood Miss Morven Morton Burlington the Graham Muscatine

Chamberlain's Tablets Prove Helpful For Stomach Ailments

Mrs. W. E. Scott of Peoria Ill. reports her husband suffered many years with stomach trouble until using Chamberlain's Tablets. They relieved his symptoms and saved him much suffering. Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.

W. E. Scott Peoria Chamberlain Lemmon Advt

Sergeant Shaffer Returns Home After Army Discharge

Sergt. Lee Shaffer, stationed at Camp Pike Arkansas, arrived home this morning from Camp Dodge after receiving his honorable discharge from the army.

Sergt Lee Shaffer Camp Pike Ark Camp Dodge Army

Nola Bell Marries Clarence Johnson at Moot Hart Home

At noon on Wednesday Miss Nola Bell wed Clarence Johnson in West Chester. Rev. Leslie Mountford officiated as Mendelssohn’s wedding march played. The couple plan to live on a West Chester area farm after March first and honeymoon through Des Moines, northern Iowa and Minnesota.

L. P. Moothart Seventh Avenue Nola Bell Clarence Johnson Charles Johnson West Chester Amorelle McCreedy Will Johnson Mendelssohn Leslie Mountford Frank Rathmel Guy Eckerman Frank Vortruba Des Moines Johnson Washington Iowa Minnesota

It Is Excellent For Cough Remedy Ad

An advertisement for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy notes a customer testimonial It is good and ponders trying it for coughs or colds claiming it is excellent The ad lists Lemmon's Pharmacy as the outlet for sale.

Chamberlain’s Lemmon Advt

Products of Cashew Tree

The Indian cashew tree provides more than edible nuts. It yields an insect-repelling gum, a juice that makes indelible ink, and three oils. One oil is edible while the other two are used to tan fishing nets and preserve wood.

Dixon Buys Site for New Garage on South Iowa Avenue

B F Dixon purchased two Wagner lots on South Iowa Avenue for 4500 dollars to build a modern two story garage. The site includes a concrete foundation and basement with a 44 by 132 foot frontage near the square. Plans are indefinite with possible construction next year amid unsettled auto business conditions.

B. F. Dixon Wagner Iowa Avenue A. J Spice Wagner Smith and Gibson Dixon Washington Street

Representative Sutherland Misquoted by Des Moines Papers

Rep. William Sutherland of Washington County says he was misquoted regarding the non partisan league. He has made no statement on the league and does not wish any comment attributed to him at this time. The Iowa papers published a version of his remarks and the Journal carried the item.

William Sutherland Washington County League Des Moines Iowa Journal Sutherland

Cyrus Chapter Elects Officers for Next Year

Cyrus Chapter Royal Arch Masons elected L. D. Langworthy as high priest H. T. Carris as scribe L. H. Wallace as treasurer and J. W. Morton as secretary The Blue Lodge and commandery and other local Masonic bodies will hold annual elections soon with installations likely next month Elections were delayed four weeks by the influenza quarantine.

Cyrus Chapter Royal Arch Masons L. D. Langworthy H. T. Carris L. H. Wallace J. W. Morton Blue Lodge and Commandery

Gym Class to Meet Next Monday Night

Secretary Huxford of the Community Y M C A announces the young men's gymnasium class will hold its first regular meeting next Monday evening at the Commercial club. Dr A W Clow will lead exercises at 7 30 with sessions twice weekly for eight weeks and a season price of 2. Registration is at the Y M C A office or the gymnasium Monday night.

Huxford Commercial Club A. W. Clow Muxford

Will Have to Play Hard to Win Game

The opening 1919 high school basketball game between Washington and Brighton is described as unpredictable. Washington is in poor shape with two experienced players unavailable. new players are developing and may perform, while Brighton is presumed stronger. The coach plans to test several men regardless of Brighton’s strength.

Brighton Washington Rone Lemley

Youll Find It There In This Want Column

A brief want column item notes a listed opportunity or need with terse directions to find further details. It highlights a local request and signals readers to check the paper for contact or item specifics.

Knights of Pythias Elect and Install Officers

The Washington lodge of Knights of Pythias has elected and installed officers for the year J. H. Squire C C Arthur Therion V C Dell Walker Prelate Howard Sigafoose Master at Arms F L Broadgate Keeper of Records and Seals J A Y Ashby Master of Exchequer J C Ford Master of Finance Ed Bovee Master of Work John Davidson Inner Guard Joe Campbell Outer Guard

Washington, Lodge, Knights of Pythias J. H. Squire C.C. Arthur Therion V. C. Dell Walker Howard Sigafoose F. L. Broadgate J. A. Y. Ashby Excheq J. C. Ford Ed Bovee John Davidson Joe Campbell

Shack Are Services Preparatory to Communion

Shack are services preparatory to communion will be held at the Second United Presbyterian church tomorrow Friday at 7 30 p m and Saturday af

Second United Presbyterian Church

Preaching Schedule At Local Church

Dr J M Wishart will preach tomorrow night and Rev Ed M Dobbin of West Chester will speak Saturday afternoon. Regular communion in Sunday at 11:00 led by Pastor Rev Leslie Mountford with services noted for the Sabbath morn.

Lew Wallaee's conversion influenced Ben Hur's creation

Gen Lew Wallaee recalled that before writing Ben Hur he had no fixed religious beliefs. As the Christ figure took shape in the story his life changed and, upon completion, he became a devout Christian for the first time.

Lew Wallaee

Stop Itching Skin with Zemo Treatment

One safe, dependable treatment relieves itching and skin irritation quickly. Ask a druggist for 35c or $1 bottle of Zemo and apply as directed. It helps pimples, blackheads, eczema, blotches, ringworm and similar troubles disappear, leaving skin smooth and healthy. E. W. Rose Co., Cleveland, O.

E. W. Rose Co Cleveland

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Norwood’s CO THE Towa Ave United Farm Organizations of Kuppenheimer and Society Brand Knights of Pythias Uer Shack 2ND United Presbyterian Services Phoenix Eve Furs Royal Worcester Hur Stork Rothschild’s
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