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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1912

Page

4

Journal Boys Hold Annual Carrier Prize Party

The Journal hosts a January gathering at the publisher’s home to award the capital prize gold watch and chain to James Fulton and cash prizes to top carriers and collectors. Bruce Logan, Dale Eckerman and others win awards for perfect delivery and strong collecting. The evening includes stories, games, a letter from retired carrier Fred Starr, and light refreshments as the Journal family celebrates another year of service.

Jimmy” Fulton Second Ward Jimmy James Fulton Victor Freding Donald Ross Bruce Logan Dale Eckerman Fred Starr Harold Ross Dwight Eckerman Neal Kracaw Neal Caner Norwood Jones Keith Jones Journal Fred Force West Chester Pat Missouri

Elf Shilly Shally Haunts The House At Bedtime

A bedtime tale contrasts two elves, Shilly Shally and Just Now, in a family scene. Shilly Shally causes disorder and delays while Just Now brings order and promptness, prompting a wish to swap them. The children comply and head to bed as Just Now seems preferred.

Daddy Evelyn Dolly Jack Shilly Shally Shilly Schally

Death of Sheriff L. C. Hughes in Cheyenne Wyoming

The Cheyenne News reports the death of L. C. Hughes sheriff of Laramie County Wyoming after a protracted illness from Brights disease. He was past 61, a former Iowa native, and served two terms as sheriff. He left a sick wife and was a respected Elks member.

L. C. Hughes Cheyenne, Laramie Co Wyo L. Hughes Bright Sheriff Hughes Wyoming Iowa DuBois and Bond Laramie Cheyenne Sheriff's Office Ohio Mr. Hughes Elks Lodge

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad and Endorsement

One hundred dollar reward offered for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Testimonial from Walding Kinnan Marvin endorsing F J Cheney & Co of Toledo and noting internal cure acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Hall's Catarrh Cure sold by all druggists with testimonials available. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation recommended.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo F. J. Cheney Walding, Kinnan & Marvin

Funeral plans for widow of Elks lodge member

The widow remains at the bedside of her husband and mourns the loss of a loved companion. One son, Donald, aged nineteen, survives. Funeral services have not been announced but are expected to be held under the auspices of the Elks lodge.

Donald The Elks Lodge

Teachers Examination Schedule at County Superintendent Office

January 24 to 26 at the County Superintendent office. January 24 morning didacts orthography reading. afternoon geography history. January 25 morning arithmetic physiology. afternoon music grammar penmanship. January 26 morning algebra economics. afternoon civics physics.

Marriage Notice in Richmond Chapel Unites Saur and Kern

In Holy Trinity church Richmond Rev Stahl officiated the ceremony uniting Miss Helen Saur and Mr A W Kern. Helen is daughter of Mr and Mrs George Saur and A W Kern is son of Mr and Mrs Wm Kern. The couple are noted as popular young locals with best wishes for a happy married life.

Holy Trinity Church Richmond Stahl Helen Saur A. W. Kern George Saur Wm. Kern Kern English River Town

Taft Expected as Guest at State Bar Banquet

President Taft is expected to be the guest of honor at the New York State Bar association annual banquet in New York tonight.

New York Taft New York State Bar Association

The Great Bugaboo Described as Truth

A vivid line likens Truth to a Great Bugaboo feared by many, declaring it a threat to every mother’s son and father’s daughter, with thousands trembling at its approach.

Bradfield Tor CO Atlanta

Humor Book Request Sparks Fashion Magazine Swap

A shopper asks for a book of funny pictures. The clerk counters with a new fashion magazine filled with current styles, turning a comic request into a style oriented swap.

Welcome for Cardinal Farley in New York crowds

New York Catholics plan a public reception for Cardinal Farley at the Hippodrome tomorrow night. The mammoth venue may not accommodate the thousands expected. Senator O Gorman will preside and several distinguished Catholic laymen will speak.

New York Cardinal Farley Senator O'Gorman

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