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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1906

Page

2

The Plunger benefits Frisco sufferers with benefit show

A Frisco benefit last night raised one hundred dollars for California quake victims from proceeds of a performance titled The Plunger. The local dramatic company presented a full evening with strong acting, lively specialties, and praise for Ed Eicher, Ralph Manners, Nora Clover, and the rest of the cast.

California Mizzouri Eicher Miss Manners Ralph Manners Nora Clover J. L Brookhart Roy Y. Stiehter Jim Clayton Neiswanger Clayton Hitches Hazel Mount Lulu Teeter Mrs. Teeter Edw. Eicher Will E. Chilcote Spyke Chilcote Next

Severe frost threatens fruit crop amid cold snap across Wisconsin

A morning frost left frost visible from sunrise with the thermometer at 14 degrees. Strawberries and other fruit appear damaged, with estimates suggesting up to fifty percent loss. Northern states feel the freeze as Wisconsin endures record cold. confidence in fruit prospects fades as officials assess impact. Dayton returns from Golden City funeral of Thomas Dayton, 60, noting heart trouble as cause. survivor list includes seven children and multiple relatives. Funeral held at the deceased’s home with services by Rev. M. Bell and burial in IOOF cemetery.

Wisconsin Thomas Dayton Dayton Golden City Washington Iowa Jayton 13Th Pearl Sharp Cement Oklahoma Hiram Patrick Jefferson Nancy Craven M. Bell

State Supt Riggs clarifies county certificate rules

Miss Cora Porter receives a letter from State Supt J F Riggs explaining a dispatch about new county certification laws. The note states that second and third grade certificates will stay as before, with first second and third grade and special or provisional options, and that topics for other grades will be set by the board.

Cora Porter J. F. Riggs State of Iowa Department of Public Instruction Des Moines Educational Board of Examiners

Last Chance to Buy Wallpaper from Dell H Duncan

Dell H Duncan offers a final sale on wallpaper with a special low price to clear an existing invoice. Customers urged to visit the store promptly for cheap wallpaper before stock runs out.

Duncan Dell H. Duncan

Brinton Brings Chicago Moving Pictures for Show

W F Brinton returns from Chicago with moving pictures of the San Francisco disaster and will present them in his show Saturday evening. Fred Reid opens an office in Roberts Furnishing Co store as agent for the Weems laundry and guarantees satisfaction.

W. F. Brinton Chicago San Francisco Fred Reid Roberts Furnishing Co Weems

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