09 Apr 1896
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1896
Page
1
Property listings offer various residence sites in West Side and Highland Park Addition. Purchasers can buy a lot and have a house built to their plan with easy payments.
Mrs H F Samson and daughters hosted a two to six reception for Miss France Graham of Monmouth Illinois with two hundred forty five invitations. Music from the Jolly Five orchestra, elegant white and yellow decor, and candid sociability highlighted the day. Out of town guests included Mrs McIntire Hastings Neb Mrs Lamphere Davenport Miss Etta Samson Wyman and Mrs David Kilgore West Chester. A later note records a 79th birthday reunion for the Wm L Essley family, with gatherings, photographs, and plans for future visits. Postmaster Wallace in Glenwood is upgraded to third class with a four year term and expanded allowances.
William Oldfield, a resident eight miles southeast of Wellman, was thrown from a team pulling a stalk cutter. His leg was severely injured and doctors amputated it. The town notes also record a district WCTU conference near Muscatine, band benefit tickets, a progressive checker party, Ramseyer musicians in town, and a jeweler advertising a gold filled watch.
William Shafer and Stella McChrystal wed last evening at the east of Dono van home in a small ceremony with only relatives present. The bride, long a head waitress at Hotel Allen, and the groom, proprietor of Hotel Allen billiard parlors, are praised by The Journal for their admired character.
A letter from Side Sonick Bros Square Upholsterers informs friends and patrons of plans to relocate from Washington to Muscatine around April 15. It promises prompt attention for any work before the move and thanks customers for past patronage.
Notice to all merchants, dealers, and physicians in Washington that from this date no bills for goods or services for the poor will be allowed unless ordered by Charles S. Miller Overseer of the Poor G T Mathews Three Supervisors. For rent a six room house and a six room house with two closets. Inquire of Miss Mary Parker 20 EK Madison street 4606.
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