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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1905

Page

2

Baccalaureate Sermon at Washington Academy

Burlington pastor Dr. W Williamson delivered the baccalaureate sermon for Washington Academy graduates in the Graham opera house. The service featured a large choir from local Presbyterian churches and a message on life from John 10 10, followed by a morning sermon at Second United Presbyterian church on Hebrews 11 27.

Washington Academy Graham Opera House W. ©. Williamson United Presbyterian Church of Burlington First Second United Presbyterian Williamson Christ Second United Presbyterian Church Moses Egypt

Othello Presented by Owen Company in Graham

Othello staged by Wm. Owen and company Saturday in Graham drew a small crowd due to poor weather. Owen portrays Iago with effective feeling though appearance diverges from expectation, while Mrs. Gretchen Sherman as Amelia and Miss Reynolds as Desdemona receive praise for solid performances. The production delivers notable Shakespearean lines and the cast earns commendation, with humor supplied by BE. Shields as Roderigo.

Wm. Owen Graham Iago Desdemona Othello Mr. Owen Gretchen Sherman Amelia Miss Reynolds Roderigo BE. W. Shields

Terrific Race With Death Cured by Electric Bitters

Tampa man Ralph F. Fernandez describes a fearful race with death due to liver trouble and heart disease. After trying many doctors and medicines, he used Electric Bitters and in three days felt like a new man and is now cured. Sold at J Hl. Stewart's drug store for 50 cents.

Ralph F. Fernandez Tampa Fla J Hl. Stewart's

Kindergarten Program at Graham Opera House Friday

The Graham Kindergarten will present a public program at the Graham opera house on Friday evening May 1. The event showcases songs games and dramatizations by over a hundred children. The program starts promptly at 7 o clock with admission 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children. Tickets and reserved seats go on sale at Wilson Heating Co starting at 9 o'clock.

Graham Opera House Wilson Heating Co

Washington High School Graduation at Graham Opera House

The Washington High School class of graduates on Tuesday evening May 23 will present a program at the Graham opera house starting at 7:30. Tickets priced at 25 cents go on sale at Wilson Heating Co's on May 22 and 23 with seats reserved.

Washington High School Graham Opera House Wilson Heating Co

Dynamite Cures for Coughs Promoted in Ad

Z. T Gray of Calhoun GA notes his wife suffered a severe cough that resisted two physicians. She used Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds, which eased her cough, provided sleep, and cured her. Offered at J H Stewart’s drug store for 50c and 1.00 with a free trial bottle.

Z. T Gray Calhoun J. H. Stewart

Tornado insurance prompt from J. W. Morton ad in Temple building

An insurance solicitation urges readers to review policies for tornado and fire coverage and contact J. W. Morton in Temple to insure property. The ad claims broad agency representation and stresses high tornado losses this year.

J. W. Morton Temple Building

Epworth League Celebrates Sixteenth Anniversary at Church

The Epworth League marked its sixteenth anniversary with a special church program led by vice president Stanley Logan due to the president’s absence Miss Mary Hughes. The service featured a Pilgrim’s Prayer anthem and multiple musical numbers followed by installation of new officers led by Ralph Kellar.

Epworth League Stanley Logan Mary Hughes E. B. Carney Flossie Adams Holy City Charles Chance Logan League Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church Ralph Kellar

Iowa Land Co offers land at low prices with easy terms

To those seeking homes and investors. Land near settlers moving into Manitoba will rise in value. Iowa Land Co invites calls at 463 and writes from Washington Iowa. Also notes Bachalaureate exercises of the Washington High School class of 1905 at Graham Opera House on Sunday May 21 at 8 PM with Rev L D Young preaching. all invited.

Manitoba Lowa Iowa Land Co Washington Iowa Crafl’s Washington High School Graham Opera House L. D. Young Frisco Southern Railway Kansas City Jacksonville Fla Southeastern Limited Saint Louis

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Saves Life After Severe Hand Injury

A Belle Plaine Minnesota man praises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for drawing out the poison from a severely injured hand, preventing death from blood poisoning. The salve is advertised as best for burns and sores, 25 cents at J Stewart’s drug store.

J. E. Stearns Belle Plaine Minn Bucklen J. Stewart

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