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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1900

Page

2

Nice church wedding unites Miss Mary Brown and Marsh Bailey

In Burlington at the First Baptist church at high noon yesterday, Miss Mary Brown and Marsh W. Bailey were married in a formal ceremony. The reception followed at the bride’s home with a grand breakfast for about fifty guests featuring a green and white decor, elaborate menus, and noted attendees from Washington, Burlington, Kirkwood, and Chicago. The couple will reside in Washington, Iowa after a trip to New Orleans and en route stop in Keokuk for dinner.

First Baptist Church Burlington Mary Brown Henry A. Brown Marsh W. Bailey Bailey Washington Burlington Gazette Mary Imma Brown Slymen Marsh William Bailey Iowa O Ff California T. W. Bardydt T. W. Barhydt, Jr North Fifth Street T. W. Barhydt Terre Haute Led L Poor Nate Burt Ralph Dougherty Chas. Parkinson Elskamp Fred Smith Ralph Smith Katherine Stichter Anna Henderson Ida Robbette William White Campbell Patterson Iowa City Chas. M. Dutcher William BR. Chapin Kirkwood T. W. Bardydt, Jr Ind Flotoa Tillotson Chicago Lyman Edwards Presbyterian Church

Missionary Tea Benefit At Heights Home

At Mrs. M. Babesek home the Ladies Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church held a social tea. Ices and cakes were served, and an entertainment program featured phonograph music by Frank Webb and instrumental by Miss Maud Reeves. Mrs. James Wilson ran a telegram writing contest won by Mrs. Ll. B. Schreckengast. proceeds totaled $1100.

Ladies Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Frank Webb Maud Reeves James Wilson Ll. B. Schreckengast

Honor of Emanons Banquet by Golden Rule Circle

The Emanon concert company was banqueted by the Golden Rule Circle of Kings Daughters at Miss Fiona Lamphere’s home. Maggie Duff led as toastmaster while Mr. Patterson Miss Lewis and Don Sherman spoke for the club. Fort Sherman spoke and John Wylie gave a speech. Robt Cook toasted the husbands. Music followed and Miss Hamilton performed a comic number. A song title guessing contest awarded Miss Hamilton first and Don Sherman booby.

Emanon Concert Company Fiona Lamphere Golden Rule Circle of Kings Daughters Second U. P. Church Maggie Duff D. J. Patterson Mike Lewis Don Sherman Fort Sherman John Wylie Rob’t Cook Golden Rule Circle Miss Hamilton

Coppock Bridge Boards Set Inspection and Finishing Soon

The Coppock tri county bridge work progresses with iron girders being placed today. The bridge near Washington, Henry and Jefferson counties is about a week from completion and will be opened for public use after minor road improvements. Each county board sends a representative, including H. T. Reynolds for Washington county.

Tri-County Coppock Washington, Henry Jefferson H. T. Reynolds Washington County

Dwight’s Complexion Beautifier Free Trial Offer

Readers are urged to try Dwight’s Complexion Beautifier described as pure and harmless for the toilet table. A limited time offer sends a full size fifty cent box free to each lady who mails her address and ten cents for packing and postage, with one free box per address to D W Custer & Co Huntington W Va 307y1.

Evening Journal Dwight D. W. Custer & Co Huntington, W. Va

Wedding Guests Ride In Elegant Burlington Parlor Car

The Narrow Gauge officials provided a special new coach for Washington guests attending the Brown Bailey wedding in Burlington yesterday. The car, similar to the Burlington parlor cars but without revolving chairs, offered courteous transport and a pleasant day for the party.

Washington Burlington

U. T. D. Boys Band performs for Kalona locals

The U. T. D. boys band gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs T McClean and entertained friends over the telephone at Kalona. The music was well received by residents gathered at that end of the line.

Air Ship Co Brings Poor Show To Washington

A large but declining Air Ship Company performed at the Graham last night to a fair audience but dwindled to twelve bold actors. One third of the crowd left before the third act. Manager Moore had high hopes based on prior press notices. The Narrow Gauge train arriving yesterday was late due to a boiler leak, reducing trips and eliminating the 4:30 passenger run. Dr J C W Coxe arrived from Manchester Iowa last night.

Washington Air Ship Co Graham

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