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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1903
Page
3
Numerous small items note visits and social activities in the city. Allen's offers oysters and tunes while shoppers bustle at J. J. Eichelberger & Son. travel updates mention arrivals, weddings, and excursions. A mix of local business notices and personal notices paint a busy day.
Tonight at Graham the celebrated boy soprano Paul Bass performs with the New Orleans Colored Concert Orchestra. The event features a diverse program and draws local music lovers to the venue in anticipation of a storied vocal recital.
The Fisk University graduate trained by Mme. Jonnie R. Stewart delighted a New Orleans audience. Charlotte critics praised her voice, noting a second encore with The Last Rose of Summer that charmed the crowd.
Friends hosted the first in a series of pre matrimonial events for Miss Emma McCall at Miss Edith Chilcote’s home. A 6:30 dinner was served and guests received souvenir cards with tin toys. The evening closed with a blindfolded guessing contest and social chat.
Frances Siples earned two free concert tickets this evening by forming a 42 word phrase from the letters in "Paul Bass." The puzzle submission secured the prize.
Graham Opera House screens a Thursday program featuring Those Famous Funny Fellows Wood and Ward with their Jolly Jing Ling Musical Farce Two Merry Tramps. Twenty artists perform twenty novelties with common sense pricing.
Adelaide Thurston will perform Polly Primrose this season delivering a top tier comedy experience. The production includes stage furniture and a star studded cast praised as among the finest on tour.
In New Orleans last week Tim Murphy opened a church bazaar with a speech and donated a box from his performance. He auctioned it, humorously driving bids up from 25 to 275 dollars, joking about offering 300. The sale supported the church fund and highlighted Murphy as both actor and good fellow.
Mrs H T Reynolds is ill at her home on the Heights and is reported to be threatened with fever.
Seat sale opens tomorrow for the big scenic comedy drama A height of 98 at the Graham. Prices listed 25e and 35e for the Monday evening performance.
Doctors present a plan describing a scent package adequate for ordinary occasions. The family bottle contains a yearly supply. All druggists sell them.
On October 21 2003 Iowa Central runs the last season excursion to the Peoria Corn Carnival and Exposition. Special train departs Brighton at 7 45 a m round trip rate two dollars returning from Peoria at 12 30 p m Oskaloons Band will provide music. See agents and posters for details.
The Iowa Central Ry offers reduced price one way colonists excursion tickets to California Oregon Washington Idaho and Montana. Tickets travel weekly every Wednesday via the Santa Fe System. Contact agents or A B Cutts G P L T A Minneapolis Minn for details.
A notice states eight-course seats will be checked at the Graham Box Office on Saturday October 17 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This public notice urges eligible attendees to verify enrollment status and secure seats for the full course.
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