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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1900
Page
2
A London lecture by John R. Clark drew a sizable audience last night. The speaker offered eulogies to the dead, frequent alliteration, and occasional punning, with remarks on enunciation and the rhythm of his narrations. Some stories and a negro song excerpt were presented amid observational commentary.
No Journal Tomorrow as Thanksgiving Day mandates are observed by the Journal staff. The note explains holidays allow office cleaning and time off for recreation, thanking the public for past cooperation in honoring the morrow.
Mrs. Dr. Woods from Omaha will address Washington women on her Red Cross work with American soldiers in Manila and her conversion to equal suffrage. Lecture at 2:30 p m Friday November 30 at Mrs W Blair's home with free admittance. an evening talk in Smouse's Hall at 7 30 on the same subject.
The funeral for Prof. George Edwin Whitmore was held yesterday afternoon from his south Washington residence. A short service featured male quartet singing scripture by Rev. Allen and prayer by Rev. Stark, with a brief address by Rev. Schreckengast. Interment followed at Elm Grove Cemetery with pallbearers Ballard Mootbart Taylor Warnock Amspoker and Ford.
A splendid show produced by a strong company of players comes to Graham Friday evening with all special scenery.
Mr. Jay Saunders of Brighton and Miss Elsie Denison of south Washington were united in marriage this forenoon at ten o clock. The ceremony occurred at the M E parsonage by Rev. B Schreckengast. The couple will reside near Brighton where the groom farms. The Journal joins friends in congratulating them. Hotel Grace offers convenient lodging for Live Stock Exposition attendees with transport via Worthworth and Halstead cars in front of the hotel.
Frederick N Innes renowned bandmaster and his ensemble of sixty five performers including grand opera soloists visit Graham for a Thursday afternoon concert on December 6 at 2 pm. 325 tickets available with money-back guarantee via Innes. Seats go on sale the Tuesday before. the venue will feature nightlike electric effects. Dr. E E Townsend and Miss Sarah Cassady are noted local items.
Hal Reids latest success has stood the test of public approval and today is stronger and better than any previous season. A strong cast interprets the delightful play with beautiful scenic effects. See Lem Bb. Parker as Joe Preston the young mountaineer in Graham Friday Nov 30. Miss Alma Brindley seeks 1000 subscriptions for Ladies Home Journal and Saturday Evening Post to win a year college scholarship.
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad contracts Baldwin Locomotive Works for thirty new freight engines to be delivered next March. Each engine features 64 inch driving wheels, 37 inch truck wheels, 24 by 24 inch cylinders, wider and shorter fireboxes with 2,498 square feet heating surface, weight 120000 pounds on drivers, and tender capacity of 5000 gallons water and nine to ten tons coal. Unloaded tender weight about 38000 pounds.
We are not miracle workers. We may claim to remedy eye trouble helped by glasses for two courses of special instruction and extended practical experience. Some eye diseases are beyond glasses and we will be honest when we look in your eye. you cannot buy spectacles if they will not help.
An ad from Stewart's Pharmacy promotes Weeks' Break-up-A-Cold-Tab with a cheerful refund policy if it fails to cure. It mentions Win Smouse selling over fifty thousand dollars worth of hardware, dry goods, clothing, and other merchandise. Smouse also buys stock for exchange toward farm or other property and invites owners to consult him for available buyers.
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