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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1900

Page

2

Alumni Reunion and Banquet at Graham Opera House

A large crowd of Washington alumni gathered at the Graham Opera House for a reunion. President Charles Keck and Prof. D. W. Lewis spoke, with Delber Montgomery giving the invocation. The event featured class speakers from pre 1870 through 1900 and a series of performances, followed by an election of officers and a festive banquet.

Graham Opera House Charles Keck Delber Montgomery D. W. Lewis Lewis Washington Hhis Stan Henderson Steck Mabel Dewey Peter Aiey John Wylie Karl Lewis Ford Sherman Lloyd Latta R. BE. Dougherty Minnie Klass Norris Black Mort Keeley Chas. Keck W. Lewis Montgomery Margaret Smith Salt Lake City Marguerite Raguet Prof. Lewis Clara Conger Wilson Iowa Persimmons Mills Taylor Pratt

The Banquet Echoes With Lively Class Yells

The banquet hall echoed with noises that troubled some, yet delighted the banqueters as resurrected class yells returned. A few classes lacked a yell and faced an awkward hush while others roared with enthusiasm.

Local shops boast dry goods and tonic selection

The note proclaims a bustling dry goods shop selling fine tonics and invites town patrons to visit. Also, Rev. Ford of the A. M. E. church received a letter from Rev. M. I. Gordon of Muscatine announcing a Thursday evening sermon at eight o'clock open to all.

Tre Glone Marr Wit

World record set at Des Moines mile pace

Coney driven by McHenry set a world record for a mile paced in hopples at Des Moines with a 2 02 time. Weather caused track delays for Emmett's Aurora race and prevented workouts yesterday. Local notices promote fruit stock sales and announce social visits from Washington residents.

Des Moines Coney McHenry Hopples Emmett Aurora Ill

Soldiers Reunion To Be Held In Washington County

The Empire and Keystone states veterans association will meet August 10 on the lawns of J. Todd and Mason Scott at East Madison Street. Speakers and war-time yarns are planned alongside a possible lawn supper for members, families, and invited friends. President Geo. Tripp and Secretary W. R. McCutcheon lead the group.

New York Pennsylvania Empire Keystone States J. Todd Mason Scott East Madison Street Geo. Tripp W. R. McCutcheon

EvEN Ina Journal notices and local briefs mix ads and society items

Free full size Dwight’s Complexion Beautifier offered to ladies who mail address and 10c for packing. Poultry industry values and census hints. Honor dinner for Ellerbrock at Jugenheimer home. Rocky Mountain Tea ad urges use for sleep. Anti-saloon league case in Sigourney. Crawford’s Steam Laundry advertises cleaning. Drag line service for Mark Pratt customers. Local visits: Mrs Berry at banquet, Prof Geo Moore visiting, Miss Stieger and Miss McQuillon guests at Rork residence.

Evenina Journal Dwight Oack D. W. Custer & Co Huntington, W. Va

Miss Maggie Walker Guests at Palmer Home in City

Miss Maggie Walker of Grawfordsville visited the city yesterday as a guest at the W F Palmer residence. Wendall Palmer escorted her home last evening. Smoke Okamo cigars advertised as the best five cent cigar in the market, sold by all dealers.

Washington Maggie Walker Grawfordsville W. F. Palmer Wendall Palmer Okamo

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