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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1896

Page

1

Republican Convention Adjourns After Afternoon Session

The Republican convention opened at eleven with A. Anderson named temporary chairman and D. Tf. Logan as secretary. Committees on credentials and permanent organization appointed. afternoon session made officers permanent and named delegates to congressional and state conventions including W. B. Bell J. A. Cunningham J. W. Nichols and others. The convention then adjourned.

A. Anderson Tf. Logan Col. Palmer J. A. Cunningham J. A. Shields Col. Bell J. W. Nichols M. Stins J. B. Dye BF. W. Harding Lb. Gortley T. J. Allen C. Gardner W. P. Moothart R. H. Emry W. Neal H. A. Burrell Dr. Shief J. Dolph W. P. Gardner W. H. Riley Wm. Wilson Jr J. M. Lytle Alex Dawson C. M. Stinson Elias King S. E. Parker

Nat McKee Weds Faith Adams In Washington Home

A wedding was held at the bride's east Washington home with about forty guests. Rev Thorne officiated as Nat McKee of Memphis Missouri married Faith Adams of the city, with bridesmaids Mayme Morton and Hattie McKee and groomsmen Martin Williams and Frank Adams. The reception featured a four course supper and floral decor. The couple will reside in Memphis Missouri.

Nat McKee Memphis Faith Adams Our City Washington Sherfey Thorne Methodist Church Mayme Morton Hattie McKee Martin Williams Frank Adams Omaha Pearl Sherfey Lulu Battey Muscatine Mr. McKee Hattie Mr. Williams Dawson Ainsworth Neb Grace Adams Holton Kan

Hall's Catarrh Cure Proclaimed a Universal Cure

Reader notice claims catarrh is curable in all stages. The ad asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure cures constitutional disease by internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. It offers $100 for a cure and invites readers to send for address in Toledo Ohio.

Hall Toledo

Union Meeting of Presbyterian Missionary Societies

Yesterday afternoon at 2 PM the Home and Foreign Missionary societies held a union meeting at the Presbyterian church. Mrs. S. Li. Dewey presided with a program including singing, scripture reading by Mrs. J. S. Babcock, a solo by Miss Louise Kellogg, reports from delegates to Brooklyn, readings, poems, a talk by Mrs. Meacham, a duet by Mary Massey and Cade Shearer, and an organ offertory with prayers. A collection was taken for both societies.

Ladies of the Home and Foreign Missionary Societies The Presbyterian Church S. Li. Dewey Home Society J. S. Babcock Foreign Society Louise Kellogg D.C. Rider Charles Ward Brooklyn C. C. Cunningham W. N. Hood Ida Roberts C. L. Meacham Mary Massey Cade Shearer Carrie Scofield H. RB. Stark Mary McElroy

Neighbors honor Glasgow couple before city departure

About seventy five neighbors and friends gathered at the Glasgow home on the Heights last evening to share one last pleasant evening with Mr. and Mrs. B. Glasgow before their imminent departure from the city.

8. B Glasgow the Heights

Mail Carrier Narrowly Survives City Runaway Incident

Chas Reynolds Sr who delivers mail between this city and Dublin dodges a runaway horse and rack driven by a frightened team in Dublin. He is struck but not seriously injured, suffering a flesh wound near the temple, then continues to ride his horse into town to deliver the mail.

Chas. Reynolds, Sr Dublin Tie

In Gratitude for Kind Neighbors and Friends

Mr and Mrs T H Cuticorr express thanks for the aid and sympathy received during their time of trouble and sorrow from neighbors and friends.

New Dominion Comedy Coming to The Graham May 8

Clay Clement and company present the refined comedy The New Dominion at The Graham on Sunday evening May 8. This is the season’s final attraction with money refunded if not satisfied. Clement’s current Chicago run at the Columbia Theatre marks a second engagement this season. Sears tickets go on sale next Monday morning.

Clay Clement

Funeral of John J Mumpher Held in Brighton Cemetery

At the home of his son Charley in Brighton Iowa on Sunday evening April 26 1896 John J Mumpher aged 64 years 6 months and days. He was the father of five children Ida Charley Minnie Bert and Will. Interment was in Brighton cemetery. Silk umbrellas sold by Dougherty Bros at DOUGHERTY Bros.

Charley Brighton John J. Mumpher Ida Minnie Bert St. Louis Will Washington Brighton Cemetery

Redds Celebrate Tenth Wedding Anniversary

Friends surprised Mr and Mrs James Redd to mark their tenth anniversary last evening. A delightful evening was reported as guests presented them with a fine China dish. Wish they live to celebrate their golden anniversary.

James Redd

Young man leaves city penniless after gambling booze habit

A young man, once earning up to 14 dollars weekly, left the city penniless by Saturday night as booze drained his funds. Descriptions of him label him a courteous former gentleman when sober. Capt. Deering returned to Burlington. Hl. Bell sold five buggies. A. J. Lusch of Sigourney visited the city. Miss Jennie Smith returns from a northwest trip. Mr Nat T McKee and bride, with kin, returned to Memphis Missouri. McFarland and Allen crews passed through on Rock Island trains to Missouri and Kansas City.

Capt. Deering Burlington Hl. Bell A. J. Lusch Sigourney Journal Office Jennie Smith Northwest Messrs. McFarland and Allen Rock Island Missouri Points Kansas City

Shiloh's Cure for Consumption Ad

An advertisement urges readers to ask physicians druggists and friends about Shilohs Cure for consumption. It notes the drug is for sale by B C Carris and Co.

Karl I. C. Carris & Co Shiloh B.C. Carris & Co

Aurora Magnet Campaign Card Names and Slogan

Health and sweet breath secured by Shilor's Catarrh Remedy. Price 50e with nasal injector free. For sale by EBC. Carris & Co.

Shilor EBC Carris & Co

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