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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1908

Page

4

Wedding Tonight in the Lions Den Crowded Carnival Ends in Festive Gala

Large crowds filled the Sunflower Belles and the carnival square last night as Parker company shows and a grand wedding in the lions den drew attendees. The Alps electrical production opened tonight, and seven hundred eighty five boosters praised the Home of the Merry Widow. Judge Folger will preside as Miss La Rose and Captain Cardo guide the lions during the ceremony amid cautious precautions.

Parker Band Parker Company Dream City Japan Superba Parker Merry Widow Folger Miss la Rose Captain Cardo

Fourth at the South Side Market Featured Visitors

Open all day the Fourth at the South Side Market. Mrs. Arthur Nicola of Sandborn Iowa visits with friends. Herman Schultz of near West Chester called in the city. Orey Dayton of Valley Junction was a brief visitor. Craig Kirkpatrick arrived from Kansas City and left for Keota. George and Frank Buckley will be in from Chicago to spend the Fourth at home. Mrs Tom Adams and son Keith visiting relatives. Robert Wilson arrived from Chicago to visit grandfather C H Wilson. Porter Black of West Liberty visiting with Manton Hebner and Ben Wallace at the carnival. Misses Mable Dill Artie Mc Culley Faye Taylor Nellie Anderson Nora Corrett returned from Ainsworth. Laura Rich arrived from Chicago with Friend Elsie Risinger. Don’t forget to call at the South Side Market tomorrow for chicken or roast.

South Side Market Arthur Nicola Sandborn Iowa Herman Schultz Near West Chester Orey Dayton Valley Junction Craig Kirkpatrick Kansas City Keota George Frank Buckley Chicago South Side Tom Adams Keith Wellman Robert Wilson C. H. Wilson Porter Black West Liberty Manton Hebner Ben Wallace Mable Dill Artie McCulley Faye Taylor Nellie Anderson Nora Corrett Ainsworth Young Peoples Laura Rich Elsie Risinger Rich

Truth and Quality Laxatives Promoted by California Fig Syrup Co

The ad extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a reliable laxative that cleanses and relieves internal organs without debility or dosage escalation. It emphasizes pleasant, natural action, physician approval, and that genuine product is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co and sold by leading druggists.

California Fig Syrup Co

The Young People Fatherly Advice Show

Early ticket buyers may gain seats tonight for a performance praised as worth the stand. The event promises strong appeal and a remarkable show, with organizers urging advance purchase to avoid missing out on seating.

Explosion and Fire at Kresge Store in Cleveland

A fireworks blast at Kresge & Company in Cleveland today caused a store fire. Six bodies were recovered from the ruins and ten to twelve female employees escaped via upper windows. At least ten others are seriously injured.

Cleveland the Evening Journal Kresge & Company

Creature Safely Caged After Rough Handling

A fragment describes keepers battling to control a dangerous animal. Help was summoned and three or four hefty workers managed to coil the creature into its box, ending a tense scene. The passage emphasizes danger, teamwork, and the animal’s confinement.

SOCIETY MEETING INITIATES EIGHT NEW MEMBERS

The P E O chapter held a social meeting at Mrs. L. B Patterson home on West Main street last evening. Eight new members were initiated as over fifty members attended. The house was decorated with roses and sweet peas and luncheon was served by Mrs. Alberson Sage Crooks and Patterson. New initiates included Nena Wilson Dorothy Miller Florence Patterson Carrie Winter Vera Alberson Helen Wilson Hazel Martin and Wilma Row.

Nena Wilson Dorothy Miller Florence Patterson Carrie Winter Vera Alberson Helen ‘Wilson Hazel Martin Wilma Row

Breakfast honor guests at Helen Stewart event

The Misses Hersalora Goodspeed of Minneapolis Hazel Webb of Valley Junction and Mary Martin of Lexington were guests of honor at a breakfast given this morning by Miss Helen Stewart. A small group of young ladies attended and the event was highly enjoyable.

Hersalora Goodspeed Minneapolis, Minn Hazel Webb Valley Junction Mary Martin Lexington Helen Stewart

Dinner guests visit W M Johnson at Benz hotel

The Misses Hazel Webb of Valley Junction Mary Martin of Lexington Merle Johnson and Helen Stewart of this city took dinner today with W M Johnson at the Benz hotel.

Hazel Webb Valley Junction Mary Martin Lexington Merle Johnson Helen Stewart W. M. Johnson Benz Hotel

Pleasant Plains Missionary Meet to Be Held at Mrs Wrights

The Woman's Foreign Missionary society auxiliary will meet at the home of Mrs Emma Wright on Wednesday July 8 1908. Officers and members of the Presbyterian church held a farewell gathering for Mr Crone and his family as he departs to serve as superintendent of Ft Dodge schools. The group expressed regrets at their departure but confidence in his future success in Ft Dodge.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Pleasant Plains Emma Wright Wedneday Presbyterian Church Crone Ft. Dodge Mr. Crone

Public Dances at Knupps Hall This Week

Three public dances scheduled this week at Knupps Hall on Wednesday Thursday and Friday nights. Music by Caners orchestra assures a cordial welcome and good time for all attendees.

Knupp’s Caner

No Journal Saturday July 4th Holiday Issue

No issue of The Journal on Saturday July 4 as staff take a break and join the public in celebrating Independence Day.

Journal Force Marbourg & Helwick McCall Bros

Foley's Orino Laxative Promises Gentle Stimulation

Foley's Orino Laxative is advertised as the new laxative that stimulates without irritation and is labeled as the best. The guarantee offers a money back option through Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Foley

Local clergy return from Ainsworth youth convention

The Rev. and Mrs. J. J. Gardenier and the Rev. A. L. Graham arrived home this morning to Birmingham and Keota respectively after attending the young people's convention at Ainsworth.

J. J. Gardenier A. L. Graham Birmingham Keota Ainsworth

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