Graham Theatre opens season with The School for Scandal
The Graham Theatre opened last evening with William Owen and a strong company in The School for Scandal. Charles Surface was played by Owen to an unusually large Washington audience. Camille Reynolds as Lady Teazle drew high praise for grace and presence. The cast delivered a realistic production with exquisite stage settings. The company left for Muscatine this morning after Wilmet's orchestra provided fine intermission music.
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Graham
William Owen
Washington
Charles Surface
School For Scandal
Charles
House
Camille Reynolds
Lady Teezel
Evrey
Muscatine
Wilmet
Local Residents and Visits Reported Across Des Moines Area
Local Matters notes numerous residents traveling to Chicago and Des Moines for business and family visits. Charles Mercer of Mercer and Chilcote heads to Chicago for fall goods. Amos Albereon departs for Des Moines to attend the state Democratic convention. Mrs. L. L. Higgs arrives from Chicago to visit Mrs. R M. Wilson. Otho Swick returns to Oskaloosa after visiting family. Mrs. Kellogg and son travel to Des Moines to see a daughter. Miss Jes sie Crooks assists in the dentist office during a colleague’s absence. Several residents plan short visits to Burlington Williamsburg and Cedar Rapids, and a W O T U meeting is announced.
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Otho Swick
Oskaloosa
Mise Josephine Miller
Barclay Miller
Chicago
George Foster
L. L. Higgs
R M. Wilson Lauscelot Scofield
California
Amos Albereon
Des Moines
J. H. McCleary
Crawfordville
Court House
Alex Dawson
Burlington
Charles Latchem
Morgan Park
Frank Walker
Sigourney
Geo. Black
Laulee Cunningham
Col Nicola
Miss Bianche
Williamsburg
Cedar Rapids
Rush Morris
Morris
Brookfield
Ohilacothe
Missour
J. B. Crooks
Miss Jessie
Ohio
Weather Forecast for Iowa in Early September
Washington D C September 2 The evening journal presents the weather forecast for Iowa for today and tomorrow. Generally fair tonight and Wednesday with warmer conditions in the east and central areas tonight and slightly cooler readings on Wednesday.
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Washington, D. C
Iowa
Local and Personal Notes From Town
Irving Keck of Florida visits the city greeting friends as Col D J Palmer rode a Des Moines last evening. Miss Martha Dill leaves for Cedar Falls to attend school and Miss Elizabeth Lamanasky returns from Brighton with her parents. Bert Ragan resumes work at the Las 8 Crafl dry goods store after a month’s rest. Glen Allen returns from Keota where he had been working. Mrs M C Little is reported quite ill. The jewelry stock of A Hiseta moves to Parrieh's Savings Bank store. Fred Klass goes to Brighton to visit relatives. Fred McClintock leaves for Florence Kansas where his father’s drug stock is moved. Mrs Olive Reaping returns to Chicago after visiting Dr Jenkins and friends. J H Stewart advertises Rocky Mountain Tea with a 35c price.
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Irving Keck
Florida
Col
D. J. Palmer
Des Moines
Martha Dill
Cedar Falls
L. Neal
Chas. Beatty
A. Hiseta
Parrieh’s Savings Bank
Fred Klass
Brighton
Rela
Elizabeth Lamanasky
Bert Ragan
Las
Crafl Dry Goods
Fred McClintock
Florence
Kansas
Evaline Pratt
Ruth Wells
Crawfordsville
Olive Reaping
Chicago
Dr. Jenkins
W C T U district convention at First Baptist church
The W C T U district convention meets at the First Baptist church on Thursday September 11 starting at 11 am Delegates receive welcomes from church and missionary society representatives and from W O T U leaders The day includes narcotics and membership discussions an evening address by Mrs M H Dunham and Friday papers plus a gold medal contest with Blanche Gordon speaking Admission is 10 cents Meanwhile an advertisement for Dr King’s New Life Pills touts relief for head back and stomach pains with a 25 cent price.
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First Baptist Church
L. B. Schreckengast
Dr. Boice
Missionary Societies
W. Dougherty
W.O.T. U
Edon Field
Coneville
M. H. Dunham
Blanche Gordon
Chautauqua
Norton
Kline
Morton
Warner
Dr. King
W. P. Whitehead
Kennedale
Texas
Stewart's
Family travels and local notes in North Carolina and Washington
Mr and Mrs Hoffateater, visiting Washington area, returned to North Carolina via Chicago last night. Mrs Alex Nelson left for Little York Lil to attend funeral of H R Moore known to Washington people. A safety rail was installed on the courthouse cupola stair for viewing city and country. Miss Isabelle Davidson arrived from Galesburg to lead the Kindergarten again this year and will board with Miss Mollie Cherry.
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Alex Nelson
Little York
Lil
H. R Moore
Washington
Isabelle Davidson
Galesburg
Miss Davidson
Mollie Cherry
John G Stewart Offers Stock F arms and a Residence
John G Stewart lists three stock farms for sale at 45 to 55 dollars per acre and a modern residence with improvements. Also advertised is a September 21 listing for a frame two story eight room house with basement furnace and well. Call Jno Lackey for details. Cucumbers available in sizes and quantities by phone 316. (6743) Mrs Mint Dickens.
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John G.stewart
Jno
Mint Dicken
Washington sheet music stock sale advertisement
A Washington dealer touts the largest in-state stock of up-to-date sheet music with over 2,000 copies. He also advertises a large selection of pianos and organs sold cheaper than rivals, promising quick sales, small profit, and flexible terms. Readers are invited to request a catalog and prices via mail.
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Washington
State
Chicago
Cas
L. Salang
The Madman at Graham Theater Opens Friday
Lincoln J. Carter presents The Madman in its latest theater run at Graham Theater on Friday evening September 12. Tickets go on sale two days earlier, offering advance seating.
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Lincoln J
Iowa Central offers weekly low rate trips to Clear Lake
Through September 30 the Iowa Central railway will sell special low rate excursion tickets to Clear Lake every Saturday with return on the following Monday. The plan gives boatmen and travelers a cheap weekend outing without losing work time. contact your local ticket agent.
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Iowa Central Railway
Clear Lake
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