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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1911

Page

4

MANY NEW GRAVES TO BE DECORATED AT DECORATION DAY

A.M. Morton announces May Decoration Day services will honor nine new Civil War veteran graves in Grove and city cemeteries. He lists names and units including Bennett, Hicks, Hampsher, Cherry, Coppock, Fish, Gilson, John Tucker, and Orris. Residents urged to report any additional unreadable graves for decoration.

A.W. Morton Ehu Grove Darce Morton Robert Bennett Oliver Hicks Ohio L. T. Hampsher Penn Light Artillery Benjamin F. Cherry Iowa William Coppock Towa Evan Fish Alfred Gilson John To Tucker Lieut Cook Ath Cavalry City Cemetery M. d. Orris Serat. Co Sth

Rural School Progress Report Across Cooper Township

The district reports good rural schools with fifteen pupils at one location and fifteen more at another, overseen by Miss Hated Merchants and Miss Cooter. The county superintendent visited thirty five schools, noting overall good condition though attendance and farm work remain areas to improve as the new term opens.

Oat Street Opotr Enon Linkin Hapoel Cooter Township Hemi

Mystic Workers Social Evening May 8 at Woodnintal

The Mystic Workers of the World Wild announce a social evening Saturday May 8 at Woodnintal. All invited to join for a pleasant night with the social committee organizing activities.

Mystic Workers of the World Wild Mystic Workers of the World SOL

Charley's Aunt Benefit Play by Famous Footlight Stars

A West Washington benefit performance of Charley's Aunt features renowned Footlight stars presenting the play to aid a charitable cause. The cast includes multiple notable performers with plans for a May evening showing and anticipated audience turnout.

Chabien Oslanedoy Andy Wonder Mine Ndhinis Wilhiati Goudette Chihsite Chilcote Charley Wotan Patie

Local Trades and Travel Tales From Crawfordsville

In Crawfordsville and nearby Washington travelers recall a rough day with stock losses and a sick horse death. Vic recounts a failed deal that would have earned $275 and notes a tense ride between towns as a livery barn visit ends with a horse dying despite effort.

Howard Stock U In Splendi In The Play

A fragmented review of a Howard Stock Company performance with publicity for digestion tonic Chamberlain's Tablets. The piece mentions deities, actors, and a box theater scene, then promotes the medicine as a reliable cure for indigestion sold by a local pharmacy.

Wedding notices and society events fill local pages

A long society notice details the marriage of Marion McKay to Eugene Schneider at Mrs McKay's home, with Scots affiliations and funeral like ceremony notes. It mentions guests, pastor Dr Horton, and their plans for a honeymoon in Stone City and the Black Hills, followed by local gatherings, dinners, and upcoming club and church events.

Ding Eugene Schneider George Schneider Scotland Booth Pickota Geo Schneider Susie Guan Horton Presbyterian Mires Marion Mckay Minnie Conner West Jeton Street Woodford Jamison Thansen Field Bryant Doolittle Buck- V Montgomery Morrow Suxbaun Jo Lucy Little Meacham Buchanan Mrs. Lewis Rider Unitedey Han Ruthie Plause Sawhill Wo Hiing

Philosophy of Life Guiding Honest Living and Kindness

A reflective note on living honestly and seeking happiness for others by sharing burdens and treating people as we wish to be treated. It emphasizes mutual care, reciprocity, and moral conduct in daily interactions.

Wyeth Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Ad

An advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy from the Wyeth Chemical Company New York. It claims sulfur is vital for hair and scalp health preventing grayness and recommends the product for glossy soft hair with a money back guarantee. Sold for fifty cents by Metthinnney Drug Co and other druggists.

Wyeth Chemical Compauny New York Wyeth Metthinney Drug Co

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