Academy Commencement Honors Lincoln as Greatest Man of 19th Century
Five graduates and a large audience at the academy program praised Abraham Lincoln as the greatest man of the nineteenth century. Rev Brown delivered the keynote on that theme, with music by the Emanon Quartette and piano duets by Misses Sage and Parrish. A future need for a larger academy is urged as the town eyes continued higher learning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. R. Brown
Ada Jenkins
J. B Schreckengast
Emanon
R Brown
Washington
Jessie Sage
Florence Parrish
Dipomas
Prof. Grambling
Emanon Quartette
Lecture on Lincoln as greatest man of the nineteenth century
A. M. Grumbling argues Lincoln as the era’s finest figure. He notes four traits: blend of lofty ideals with practical sagacity, ability to unite opposing factions, closeness to common people, and unselfishness. The talk ends with a comparison to Christ and Lincoln and their parallel circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Mr. Lincoln
Lincoln
Christ
A. O. U. W. Elects Officers at Last Night's Meeting
At the A O U W meeting last night officers for six months were elected. Deputy Grand Master Joseph Robenson of Ottumwa attended. New officers include Frank Edworthy, R. D. Lemon, John Bodd, Will Dodder, Nate Jones, Al Fields, Harry McCall, J H Miller, Jas Miller, Sam Swick, Dan Aughey, with Drs Jenkins Stewart and Niskamp as examiners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Robenson
Ottumwa
Frank Edworthy
R. D. Lemon
John Bodd
Will Dodder
Nate Jones
al Fields
Harry McCall
J. H. Miller
Letter From Africa Homeward in September
Charles W. McCleary writes from Kamerun in West Africa that his trip home should begin after July, with an expected September arrival. He describes station work, about 100 workers, and a large payroll paid in trade goods including cloth, tools, beads, and food, totaling around 165 dollars in retail value. He mentions architect Salveter from Lodorf and plans for a new station with well located buildings and beautiful grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. W. McCleary
Kamerum
Africa
Elat
Salveter
Lolodorf
O. W. McCrary
Decoration Service Set at Castle Hall Next Sunday
The Decoration Service will be held next Sunday afternoon at 3 30 o clock from Castle Hall. All K of P's are invited to attend whether members of this lodge or any other. Mrs T J Davis and son Charles who has been attending the Academy went to Eldon this morning.
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Living Lake Church
Mia
Bell Lytle
Gracie
India
Castle Hall
K. of P's
T. J. Davis
Charles
Academy
Eldon
Edith Miller closes her school with picnic in Verdi
June 7 at Verdi Miss Edith Miller ends her school year with a picnic drawing good attendance. Ice cream cake and other treats were served. Several residents and visitors, including Mrs O F Haight and Miss Beulah Easter, attended nearby events and visits. An advertisement promotes Dr Kay's Renovator with local suppliers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Miller
T. J. Easter
Mable
Washington
Robert Coulter
Coneville
Morrison- Sands
Mame Rush
R. McBride
Women still trail men in top fields says Wilcox
The June Cosmopolitan quotes Ella Wheeler Wilcox arguing women lack concentration, system, and patience to reach the highest pinnacles even in feminine trades. It recommends Dr Kay's Renovator for a home system overhaul with tablets and liquid options available at local pharmacies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Mrs. Wilcox
Europeans Return Home on the Mendiapolis
Misses Ida Roberts Della Crawford and Carl Roberts sail from Europe aboard the Mendiapolis and are due in New York City tomorrow or Monday. They have been traveling since February with a pleasant tour, last visiting London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Roberts
Della Crawford
Carl Roberts
New York City
Mendiapolis
Europe
London
Washington County Normal Institute Catalogue Issued
County Superintendent Miss Hughes releases a catalogue for the Washington County Normal Institute to be held June 17 to 28 at the Academy building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Hughes
Washington County Normal Institute
Academy
Strawberry canning orders for next week
Readable note shows ripe strawberries and an offer to take canning orders for next week. Contact Tele phone 310, (93814) H. Sricerer for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Sricerer
A. A. Perry Suffers Injury At Overhead Bridge
A. A. Perry were injured yesterday afternoon at the overhead bridge west of the city. He was taken home to Eldon last night. The great toe was replaced and dressed, with possible amputation ahead if a bone portion must be removed, risking crippling though the other toes may be saved. He bore the dressing bravely without anesthetic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Perry
Eldon
Pile cure ad offers guarantee and free samples
Local advertisement by J. H Stewart promotes a rectal pile cure with a free pile pipe included in each package and a positive written guarantee. The seller offers samples at no cost and a payment clause of no cure, no pay for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rector
J. H Stewart
Washington Rest Room Association Quarterly Meeting
The Washington Rest Room Association will hold its quarterly meeting Tuesday at 7 pm at the home of Mrs. Del Ballard. All members and volunteers willing to assist in improving rest rooms are urged to attend. Mrs. Lunv B. Patrick, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F. Haight
Washington
Susie Spaeth
Iowa City
G. W. Smith
Ingham
Moulton
H. A. Ingham
S. L. B. Coe
Mound Valley
Chicago
Coe
The
Washington Rest Room Association
del Ballard
Lunv B. Patrick
Western Star Plays Dublin in Muted Exhibition
The Western Star Baseball team travels to Dublin to face the Dublin squad in a listed lineup with uncertain spellings. Players including a catcher, pitching and infield positions are named with irregular letters, and umpire Mrs. F Walker is noted as visiting her brother in Pawnee Neb
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Western Star
Dublin
F. Walker
David Donaldson
Pawnee
Neb
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Bert Dixon
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Neight
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