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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1907

Page

5

Resolution of condolence for Willard F Bailey

Common Sense Council No. 250 of the Fraternal Aid association adopts a resolution in memory of Willard F Bailey who died May 7 1907. The charter will be draped for thirty days and copies sent to the family the association paper and filed in records. Catherine Schneider Emma Lehrer James Cowger Rh G Elwell.

Common Sense Council Fraternal Aid Association Willard F. Bailey Baley Association Catherine Schneider Emma Lehrer James Cowger Rh. G. Elwell

Academy commencement exercises at Graham on Thursday

Announcement of the Graham Academy commencement exercises scheduled for Thursday night promises an excellent entertainment, highlighting the event to attract attendees. The notice appears within an old local newspaper segment, noting a location near the post office and plumbing services listed at 718 E. L. Saling.

Academy Graham

New Life Pills Promise Pain Free Digestion

An old advertisement touts J King s New Life Pills for regular bowels and a pain free appendix. It guarantees gentle action and invites readers to try them at 25 cents through Stewart s Pharmacy.

J. King Stewart

Former Iowa editor H S Fairall dies in Milwaukee

H S Fairall longtime editor of the Republican of Iowa City dies in Milwaukee after a long career in journalism. In Detroit a new City of Cleveland steamer burns to the water's edge during completion at the Detroit Ship Building Co causing extensive loss estimated at 709 009 dollars.

Iowa Iowa City Evening Journal H. S. Fairall Republican Milwaukee Detroit Mich City of Cleveland Detroit Ship Building Co

White City Carnival to Exhibit in Washington This Week

Five day engagement starts Tuesday June 4 with seven shows. Last year Parker Carnival inspired local interest and Washington residents look forward to another carnival rush. Location not fixed yet but likely near the city square.

White City Carnival Company Parker Carnival Company Washington White City Company Cear de Scuare

Academy Juniors Stage A Pair of Artists at Kalona

The Academy Juniors presented A Pair of Artists in Kalona to a good sized audience Saturday. It marked their second public appearance and earned liberal applause. The cast earned credit for a successful performance before closing their season with plans to make Washington and nearby areas their headquarters during the summer rest.

Academy Kalona Crawfordsville Washington

Clerk J B Carden Joins Washington Store Staff

W Roberts hires J B Carden of Winfield to run the east side furnishing store and serve as choir leader. Carden, formerly with a Quincy clothing house, joins Washington after a notable solo at the opera house baccalaureate. The community welcomes his arrival and expects a bright period for local youth.

W. Roberts J. B. Carden Winfield Mr. Carden Quincy Ill Presbyterian Opera House Washington

Local residents listed on travel and events

G. K. Hartman traveled to Keota for a brief business trip this morning. Mrs. EB A Henderson and Mrs. M B Wilson left for Fairfield for a short visit. Academy commencement seat sales open tomorrow morning. Mrs. Sivila Worthington went to Adair county to spend the summer with relatives. Many are expected to attend the funeral of the late Samuel I Keiser tomorrow afternoon at Keota.

EB. A. Henderson M. B. Wilson Fairfield Sivila Worthington Adair County Samuel I. Keiser Keota C. Stewart Perry Crippen Ft. Madison OC. H. Pauls Ottumwa Frank Galloway James Wooley Muscatine Des Moines Whiteman I. K Oscar Jones Ellis Peters Cotter Academy Georgia McConnaughey S. P. McConnaughey Mires Edna Cavin J. T. Matthews Ralph Smith Columbus Junction D. B. Howard Paul Winfield Rock Island Sigourney A. E. Wilbur A. O. U. W. Lodge Washington Bessie Fritz Pleasant View Sanitarium Joe Clyde Iowa City Bennison Dry Goods Robert Clyde Joe

Washington academy graduates hear training sermon at Graham

The baccalaureate service in the Graham opera house featured Rev. L. D. Young discussing training in education, physical, moral, and spiritual realms. Notable music included a chorus and Jean Carden’s vocal solo. Graduation exercises follow next Thursday with the class play Topsy Turvy and ticketed seats at Lemmon's pharmacy.

Washington Academy Graham Opera House L. D. Young Abraham Dan Jean Carden Presbyterian Choir W. R. Sawhill K. Michels W. ©. Fisher Lemmon’s

Funeral set for Samuel I. Keiser in Keota Baptist church

The funeral for Samuel I. Keiser will be held at the Keota Baptist church tomorrow at 2 PM. Rev. J W Coffman and Rev. J Robertson will officiate. Keiser arrived by special train from Texas earlier today, after dying in an automobile mishap following a supper with Roll Snyder. The party accompanying the undertaker includes W F Keiser, George Phillips, and Aaron Palmer.

Keota Samuel I. Keiser Baptist J. W. Coffman J. F. Robertson Keiser Texas Milwaukee Washington Rock Island Messrs. Co W. F. Keiser George Phillips Roll Snyder Red Key Ind Aaron Palmer Wellman Mr. Keiser Mr. Snyder

Mrs Jane Sharp Dies After Long Illness

Richmond report notes Mrs Jane Sharp wife of F Sharp died at 7 30 am after over three months illness due to tuberculosis and Bright's disease. Survived by husband two children Nellie Rees of this place and Albert Sharp of two miles south. Funeral at 2:00 pm tomorrow from the Methodist church.

Richmond Jane Sharp F. Sharp Bright Nellie Rees Albert Sharp Sharp Methodist Church

Topsy Turvy Farce Presented by Graham Graduates

The Graham Academy graduates staged a lively performance of Topsy Turvy on Thursday night. The farce drew attendees with continuous laughs and lighthearted entertainment.

Academy

Topsy Turvy at Graham Thursday night event

Dudley Crone of Keota, Mrs. B. Matthews and daughter Joel, and several others visit relatives in the city. Local residents and visitors mingle as cement work advances near the Temple building and a monument fund drives toward a July dedication with a bronze Minute Man bust planned.

Topsy Turvy Graham Dudley Crone Keota B. Matthews Joel Wayland Lillian Olds Aldsworth S. K. Statler West Chester C. J. Wilson Timothy Brown Minute Man

Sunset Park Benefit Benefit by W F Brinton Planned

Sunset Park will host a Wednesday evening benefit by W F Brinton to raise funds for an old park debt carried by citizens. Proceeds will help cover unpaid subscriptions for additional park land deeded by Mr Savage to the city, with attendance determining how much more money is needed.

Sunset Park W. F. Brinton

Removal Notice for Caner Music Store Move

The Caner music store relocates to a south side square room once used by the Bar den harness shop and invites patrons to visit the new premises. Mrs. S Joyce of Sullivan Street Claremont New Hampshire reports Foley's Kidney Cure cured a long standing kidney ailment and recommends it. Sold by Ali Druggists.

Caner Music Barden Harness Shop Y Ou

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