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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1900
Page
2
A midnight marriage in Ainsworth linked Mary Strong and Charles Neal who wed with Justice Pearson. the bride said to be sixteen while the girl's father from Lone Tree swore out a warrant at Riverside. Neal seeks help to avoid jail as authorities pursue him.
Des Moines April 8 1900 manager Foster of Des Moines voices strong approval for the play Airship at the Graham Opera House. The airship production is billed as one of the season’s best farces with packed houses and a return date anticipated.
Mr and Mrs Joe Singmaster and Miss Maggie McFarlane of Keota arrived last evening on the Branch and left on No 16 for Chicago They will go to New York and take the first steamer for Europe where they will spend the summer They will visit the exposition and other points returning in the fall
In Saturday afternoon action the regular nine defeated the High School team 19 to 11 at the ballpark. Alberson, Wallace and Shearer pitched for the regulars while Adams pitched for the High School. The game was slow but considered creditable for the High School players.
Dougherty Bros announces opening day for tailoring on April 7 with Mr Fouse taking measurements and a note of $12 savings on a suit. The item repeats the same details in two lines.
Robt McCall closed a deal at Salina in Jefferson county selling the fine imported Clyde stallion “King's Knox” to a company of eighteen for 81800. The Crokinole Club met with S A White. S W Neal, former champion, was defeated. Various local notes: engine trouble, family visits, church fundraising, and a dime sociable set for April 10.
Local items report Nate Babcock returning from Chisago with stock, Mrs. F. E. Stewart visiting relatives in Chicago, and A. Steele of the Rock Island in town. Other notices list visits, property matters, rail crew changes, and social gatherings with several named individuals and nearby towns.
Major Latta faces bankruptcy as Major Latta's Laundry is placed in creditors' hands with Obe Warner taking over management. The article notes the laundry's past strong business and expresses hope for revival once finances are stabilized. Also mentions John Smeltzer's farm accident injuring his ear and his postponed Chicago trip.
Mr and Mrs T W Bardydt hosted a formal seven o clock dinner in honor of Brown Bailey wedding guests. Seventeen guests attended with ten courses and a pink lovers knot centerpiece. Tulips smilax pink tapers and heartfelt souvenirs framed the occasion.
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