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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1911

Page

7

The Wolf to Open at Graham Theatre With All-Star Cast

The Wolf a major dramatic success will be shown at the Graham Theatre on Sept. 6 with an all star cast. The romantic three act drama by Eugene Walter follows vengeance on an American engineer who deserted a half breed girl. Jules BeauBien loves Hilda as Alma Hamill visits Crawfordsville en route to the Walter Keiper home.

The Graham Theatre Hudson Bay Fur Country Eugene Walter Annette Montreal MacDonald Hilda Jules Beaubien

Land Purchase in Arkansas Valley Marks Big Colorado Deal

Denver report: George A. Paul of Washington Iowa buys 16 000 acres of fruit land in the Arkansas Valley Colorado for 865 000 dollars. The property lies under water and is described as high class. Paul is not at home but expected back Monday from Colorado where he has been attending to business and vacationing in the mountains.

Denver Colo Arkansas Valley Colorado George A. Paul Washington Iowa Pueblo Paul

Missionary society meets. donations boost church fund

The Women's Missionary Society of the First United Presbyterian met with Mrs. H. F. Steck. An offering of 11 dollars plus 25 dollars from Eliza McKelvey for a life membership strengthened the afternoon. Refreshments followed and social time was enjoyed.

Women's Missionary Society of First United Presbyterian Church First Division H. F. Steck Eliza McKelvey

Funeral of Mrs Porter Held at Covenanter Church

The body of Mrs George Porter arrived from Olathe Kaw and the funeral was held at ten at Covenanter church conducted by Rev KE Greer assisted by Rev EMcKnight pastor of Sharon church near Mediapolia. Pallbearers were WJ Hamilton SP Wylie Thomas McClemmont Dr GW Nay Levi Shuman and Joshua Faris. Interment was in Elm Grove cemetery.

George Porter Olathe Kaw Covenanter Church KE. Greer E. L.mcknight Sharon Church Mediapolis W. J. Hamilton S. P. Wylie Thomas Mc Clemmont Mediapolia G. W. Nay Levi Shuman Joshua Faris Elm Grove Cemetery

Local residents leave for weddings and teaching posts

Mrs Jessie Devel visits Cotter to see her sister Mrs Frank Henderson. Elizabeth Plannagen travels to Muscatine to teach at Sweetland Center starting next Monday. L B E Hoyle and family from near Haskins head to Marietta for a relative’s wedding. Mike Striegel and Mrs Joe Linne camp visit John Kos home over Sunday. Martina Swift and Celeste Criz go to Ainsworth to teach next year. Iva Cocklin returns from a year in Sunnyside to join son Dr Carl Cocklin. Mollie Quinn departs for St Louis after six months with her parents. Mrs Woodmansee and Mrs E Arnold visit from Des Moines and Denmark, Iowa, then depart. Reb Cubbins and Augusta Wickland return to Chicago via Davenport with Brindley. Sterling Holmes and Delbert visit Crawfordsville to see Holmes' parents.

Mike Striegel Joe Linne Grace Harpe John Kos Mollie Quinn St. Louis Mrs Thomas Quinn

Man Pushes Chairbound Beggar in Street Exchange

A passerby observes a man wheeling a chair with a blind man shouting for help. The observer gives a dollar. The chair-pusher explains a daily roles swap, saying today he carries the man and tomorrow the man pushes him.

Snapshots at Celebrities R L Borden Reciproc ity Fight Leader

Canadian leader R L Borden headlines a public dispute over reciprocity policy. The item notes Borden's prominence in the movement and highlights opposition figures and key locations tied to the debate.

Borden and Vardaman Rivalry Highlight Early 20th Century Politics

Obstructive tactics by R L Borden, Conservative leader in Canada, spark claims of reciprocity as a step toward Canadian annexation. The report also profiles Mississippi Senator James K Vardaman, noting his rise from farmer to state governor, military service in Cuba, and current political standing with Leroy Percy.

R. L. Borden House of Commons Conservative Canada Liberal Party United States Borden Taft Robert Laird Borden K. C Halifax N. S Tie Grand Pre Acadia Villa Institute Glenwood Institute New Jersey Nova Scotia King's Counsel Charles Tupper Mississippi James K. Vardaman Leroy C. Percy A. J. McLaurin Percy Vardaman John Sharp Williams Senator Vardaman Texas Cuba Santiago

Alpine lodge meeting notice for 1943 group

LODGES Jr. O. E. Alpine Aerie No. 1943 meets the first and third Wednesday evenings each month. Visiting members in good standing are welcome. E. G. Fox serves as W P R C. DuBois is secretary.

Alpine Aerie No. 1943 E.G. Fox W. P.R. C. Dubois Seey

I. G. White Post No 108 Meets Monthly

I. G. White Post No 108 holds meetings on the first and third Tuesday each month in their Post rooms at the Temple building. Commander J. W. Scott presides and Adjutant J. J. Kellogg handles duties.

I. G. White Post, No Bulding

Valley Forge Camp Meets Weekly in North Side Square Hall

Valley Forge Camp No. 868 holds Thursday evening meetings in the North Side Square hall. All neighbors are welcome. J. G. Moriarty, Clerk.

Valley Forge Camp Hall North Side Square

Women Support Ballot Views Split in Colorado Debate

Mrs Edward Taylor wife of a Colorado congressman denies that women tire of the ballot. She fears Colorado has 30 000 more men than women yet last fall women voted 43 percent of the total casting ballots amid statewide discussion of suffrage.

Edward Taylor Congress Colorado Taylor

Masonic Lodges Schedule Monthly Meetings

Washington Lodge No 26 A P A M regular meetings first Friday each month J E Kunath W M J W Morton Sec Cyrus Chapter No 13 R A M regular meetings second Friday each month James D Glasgow H P J W Morton Sec Bethlehem Commandery No 45 KT regular meeting and Friday nights each month Wyatt B Marbourg EC J W Morton Sec Washington Chapter No 98 CEF S regular meeting second Thursday each month Mrs J B Kunath W M Mrs Myrtle rage Sec Visiting fraters welcome.

Washington Lodge A. P A. M J. E. Kunath W. M J. W. Morton Cyrus Chapter James D. Glasgow H. P Sec Bethlehem Commandery K. T Wyatt B. Marbourg E C Sec. Washington C. EF J. BE. Kunath Myrtle Rage

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