Stoves, incidents, and local events fill Brighton notes
Local notices cover home safety tips after a dress hung over a stove, a Western Union worker off duty, and visits from editors and clergy. Community meetings by the Volunteers, Paderewski minuet news, temperance talks, court notes, and upcoming events at McCall’s millinery and Phoenix Hall appear alongside oblique updates on residents, education, and local business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Kain
Joe Benz
Western Union
Smeltzer Anniversary Surprise at East Jefferson Home
At John Smeltzer's East Jefferson Street residence a surprise 30th wedding anniversary gathering occurred last Saturday. Libbie Brockway and family hosted dinner for kin and friends, then Hunt family neighbors arrived, culminating in an evening of games and merriment for the long married couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smeltzer
East Jefferson Street
Canary and Lederer Promote The Merry World Show
A letter from Canary & Lederer requests open time for The Merry World, hailed as a premier New York extravaganza with a fifty-person cast. The Dr. aims to raise standards with The Graham and attract theatergoers to book the attraction locally.
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Canary & Lederer
New York
Chicago
Graham
On to Burlington Special Train and Cut Rates
For the Semi Centennial of Iowa at Burlington the lines will sell tickets from all stations Sept. 30 to Oct. 5 inclusive. Round trip fare one fare, with return by Oct. 5. Special excursion trains to run on Republican Day Oct. 5 and Democratic Day Oct. 7, with limited return Oct. 5. Departures from Washington 8 AM and Havre 6:00 AM. Returning trains from Burlington 10:30 PM. E. G. Fox, Agent.
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Iowa
Burlington
Washington
Havre
E. G. Fox
Funniest Comedy to Play at The Graham This Saturday
The Graham hosts a comedy evening featuring Francis Jones and his singing comedians Saturday. Seats go on sale Thursday. Reserve a seat to hear this entertaining production presented to Washington theatre-goers.
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Graham
Washington
the Beautiful Singer
Francis Jones
Brighton Thrasher Attacks Editor on City Street
John Swisher a traveling man from Brighton allegedly assaulted Heacock editor of the Brighton Enterprise on the city street Saturday with no further details provided by the report.
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Ida Harmine
Wellman
Mat Wolters
Brighton
John Swisher
Heacock
Brighton Enterprise
Music by Italian orchestra invites all to join
This evening features music by an Italian orchestra and invites all to attend. The event promises good order and invites repeat attendees to join Skipton.
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Skipton
Weather Forecast for Iowa and Local News Update
The forecast for Iowa calls for generally fair weather tonight and Tuesday with probable showers. The extreme west portion is warmer. In Washington a separate note mentions a prize event this week at the Shooting Gallery and a Hotel Allen block sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Svor
Timmen
Shooting Gallery
Hotel Allen Block
Sunday School Leads Engaging Baptist Service
At the Baptist church last evening the Sunday school conducted an interesting service with the little ones delivering commendable performances.
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Baptist Church
Crawford's Steam Laundry Expands With Enamel Bath Tubs
The laundry announces two new enamel bath tubs to offer baths alongside laundry services. Rooms are neatly fitted up and the business asks customers to remember them and bring a cat. A satirical note rebukes Heacock and a correction about Dennis Klynn’s senatorial status.
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Crawford's
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L. D. Robinson
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Frank Webb
Harve & Warfel’s
California Fruit Store
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Heinz
Lombardo
Jackson Roberts
Smouse & Co
Highland Park
Eastside
Johnson
Paderewski
Ignace Paderewski
Ladies’ Home Journal
McCall’s Millinery Emporium
Lon Brindley
Dr. Eiskamp
Vita
Dewey
Oskaloosa
Buffalo Bill
Od Misksch
Grace Hill
Mr. Morrow
Ainsworth
Glen Arnold
Des Moines
Salvation Army
Father Jacobsmeier
Bishop Cosgrove
Davenport
D. Neiswanger
Davis County
Ella Brown
Rochester
Wm. Montgomery
Morning Sun
R. W. Lee
Millie
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Charles Brown
Phil Grassell
Jennie McConnaughey
Linton
McCleery & Berdo
West Chester
Mr. Palmer
City
L. Bailey
Staten Island, N. Y
Sheehan
Dr. Miles
Schuyler, Neb
Aitken
Aledo, Ill
J. ST. Stewart
Raymond Alberson
Ann Arbor
Scotti Smith
Mary Maxwell
Racheal Maxwell
Crawfordsville
Thomas Maxwell
Hall
F. J. Cheney & G Co
Toledo
Ohio
KF. J. Cheney & Co
O. G
Prohibition County
Salvation Army Hall
Dihel
J. J. R. Leonard
J. Palmer
T. M. Amspeker
Mrs. Stewart
J. H W. Kyle
RK. M. Dihel
Eunice Scofield
Board of Supervisors
B. J. Palmer
Er. J. Meacham
Capt. Palmer
Blair
Kyle
Marion
Allen
Roscoe
Jennie Young
G. W. Wylie
Eldon
Maud Stewart
Cosgrove
St. James’ Church
A. Patterson
Sioux City
A. T. Patterson
Harvey Young
Hloyt
Winfield
J. A. Young
J. B. Dickey
Mrs. Parker
Mt. Pleasant
Maynard
Mr. Dickey
The
Henson
Graham Opera House
Ocith
Alex Schneider
St. Paul, Minn
Eugene Schneider
Phoenix Hall
Chas. Burroughs
University of Chicago
Chas
Wefers
Mrs. J. Smeltzer
Old
Madrid
Washington, D. C
Harvest
the People's Store
Karl
U.S
Lee Krags
Dennis Klynn
U. S
Oklahoma
Ki. J. Fleming
South Side
Miss Ink
Ollie Dixon
Daisy Bush
Phaeon
Surrey
Callon TH. Sanford
Tf L. Miksch
Grace
C.G Raauer
Sik
Mra Rce
McCall’s Mil Finery Emporium
Cee
Atock
Wm. Blair
Klein
McKinley
Baird & Patton
Japan
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