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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1910

Page

4

Deacons Second Wife at Academy Play Draws Crowd

The junior Academy literary societies staged The Deacon's Second Wife last night, drawing a full house and prompting a repeat tonight. Cast performances impressed, with Clyde Kinney as Deacon Fitz and Ethel Larson as Kate Rollins earning praise. Barley Miller provided piano music and diplomas were awarded to eleven Auroras and seven Magnets.

Academy Literary Societies Clyde Kinney Deacon Fitz Ethel Larson Kate Rollins Helen Galloway Mrs. Brown Ray Hopengardner Milton George Washington Fitz Bessie Longer Nancy Melissa Fitz Edna Merchant Mrs. Fitz Bullock John Simpson Olin PD. Bullock Wall Street Lulu Matthews Mrs. Bullock Ethel Waters Dorothy Bullock Hartley Bullock Earl Eldridge Farnest Beach

Magnet Graduates Receive Diplomas At Ceremony

Graduates including Miss Anna Wilson and Miss Edna Merchant received their diplomas during the ceremony with Hill McCleary also responding.

Anna Wilson Edna Merchant Hill McCleary

Household Auction for Mrs Eva Turnipseed

The late Mrs Eva Turnipseed’s household furniture to be sold at public auction in front of her residence on Saturday May 14 at 1 30 PM. The sale was postponed due to rain but will now be held next Saturday.

Eva Turnipseed

Fitch Speaks on Sunday School Work to Large Iowa Audience

Rev F F Fitch of Des Moines delivers the closing address at the county Sunday school convention. The report highlights mission work, temperance talks, and calls for stronger canvassing to enroll Iowa youth in Sunday schools.

Address by Rev Fof of County Sunday School convention

Last night in the Presbyterian church the County Sunday School convention opened with prayers by Rev J L Sawyer of Crawfordsville and welcome by Samuel Gardner of Washington. Rev F J Fitch of Des Moines delivered the address of the evening highlighting the upcoming State convention at Mason City in June and the national gathering. A quartet including A C Fuller Mrs Hampsher Miss Vera Alberson and Rev J Abels performed several selections. Rev Beyer recently out of the hospital attended the event.

Presbyterian Church W. St. Tughes J. L. Sawyer Crawfordsville Samuel Gardner Washington BE. G. Beyer Hampsher Vera Alberson

Power of early impressions on youth remembered in sermon

The speaker stressed how early impressions shape boys and girls for life and how lifelong sin can fade with memories of early lessons. After the address the audience contributed to the state Sunday school association.

Fitch Boards of Health State Sunday School Association

Lincoln Sits For Bust By Young Sculptor Vinnie Ream

The future president reluctantly agrees to pose for Vinnie Ream, a Western girl with few works, after Senator Nesmith recalls her promise of reappointment. Ream recalls Lincoln's sadness and tears as he reflects on Willie, the signer, during the wartime sittings.

Lincoln Vinnie Ream Senator Nesmith Willie

Cobra of India Naja Range and Traits

The cobra, or naja, is found across India, Ceylon, Burma, the Andaman Islands, southern China and the Malay Peninsula and archipelago. It climbs to 5000 feet in Sumatra and ranges to Afghanistan and Persia to the Caspian. Lengths reach about seven and a half feet, usually just over five and a half. Color varies. a spectacle mark on the neck is common and distended before an attack.

Minnesota Iowa India Ceylon Burma Andaman Islands China Malay Peninsula Sumilayas Afghanistan Persia Caspian

City Bus Line Ad Seeks Phone Contact in City

Ad seeks quick response from Frank Rovers on service orders. Requests street and number details to ensure prompt handling.

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The McRluinney F. F. Fitch Home Department J. C. Boice W. R. Sawhill Chicago J. C. Currie Christ Africa South America Fannie McDowell R. P. McConnaughey McConnaughey Congress Wayland Ralph Keller D. C. Elder J. C. Abels W. F. Graham West Chester S. BE. Greer Agnes Stewart Mr. Kaiser Grace Hill Des Moines Washington DC Fof Perci Caner Music CO Just
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