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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1900

Page

2

Elliott stars in Comedy of Errors at the Graham

Large crowd attends the Academy Literary Society entertainment with Edward P. Elliott delivering multiple roles in Christopher Jr. The Trinidad England and Bombay setting drives mistaken identity as a father disowns his son and a hidden marriage is resolved in a witty comedy of errors. Elliott’s performance known to patrons draws praise.

Graham Academy Literary Societies Edward P. Elliott Mr. Elliott Christopher, Jr Trinidad England Bombay India Christopher Matilda Dora

Election Day Tensions and Local City Race Notes

Election day looms with contests for assessor council seats and city treasurer. Candidates include Samuel Conner Al Keister Dan Aughey Frank Neal Tom Anderson Harry McCall D H Logan Dot Hollingsworth Fred Smith Clyde Bailey and Greer Glasgow who declined a ward seat. Also includes ads for Dwight's Complexion Beautifier and a medical discharge note from Mt Pleasant.

Samuel Conner al Keister Greer Glasgow Carl] Keck Dan Aughey Frank Neal Rock Island Tom Anderson Harry McCall D. H. Logan Dot Hollingsworth Fred Smith Clyde Bailey Washington Fortune

Neighborhood News Highlights And Birthday Socials In Ainsworth

In Ainsworth on March 24 special notes report W A Walker and wife entertaining guests for Walker’s 59th birthday. Out of town relatives attended. U P church social at G M Welch home. 8S W Stone visiting, J G Rowan family hosting relatives. Charles Cunningham from Illinois suffered insanity. Wiley Davis helped. Dr S P Hewins to Davenport with Dr Stothers. Kindergarten adds Friday lunch feature. Miss Davidson leads. Mesdames Richer and Williams serve lunch. attendance rising with better weather.

Ainsworth W. A. Walker Walker Martha Ora Henderson Johnson Columbus City U. P G. M. Welch W. Stone Burington P. Hewins Stothers Davenport Miss Davidson Mesdames H. M. Richer J. A. Williams

Iowa Weather Forecast and Local Visit Mention

Forecast shows increasing cloudiness and showers in the south and west parts with warmer conditions in the east tonight. Prof. Barnes of the Ainsworth city school was in Washington and mentioned in the report.

Washington, D.C Prof. Barnes Ainsworth City School City

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