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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1905

Page

5

Funeral Held At Methodist Church In Beauchamp District

This morning at 11 o clock a funeral was conducted at the Methodist church by Rev. Lloyd Tennant. Interment followed in Beauchamp cemetery with pallbearers W A McCall N L Long J A Huston S P Gordon D H Griffith and J Sherry. Last night Frank Bailey observed his nineteenth birthday with a surprise party from his parents Mr and Mrs William Bailey. James Wilson and Fred Bragg of Washington arrived to install a light plant in Ed McBarland’s new house. Arthur Yard and wife planned to move to Washington. Everett Kemp performed as an impersonator in the second lecture course. John Witting held a farm sale drawing a large crowd. They plan to move to Wayland soon. Wm Randall traveled to Washington today.

Methodist Lloyd Tennant Beauchamp W. A. McCall N. L. Long J. A. Huston S P. Gordon D. H. Griffith James Wilson Fred Bragg Washington Ed Mcbarland Arthur Yard Everett Kemp Scott Holmes John Witting Wayland Wm. Randall

Holiday excursion rates offered by Iowa Central Ry

On December 23 24 25 30 and January 1 the Iowa Central Ry will sell round trip excursion tickets at one and one third fare limited for gate and including January 4 1906 For particulars call agents Dr and Mrs B B Hamilton of Ainsworth were city visitors today.

Iowa Centra Ry

Local Notes from Ainsworth on Families and Meetings

Mac Morrow and family returned home from a visit in Ainsworth. Rev. Ross and Rev. Kemp lead church meetings at Center and New Haven. Stock shipments suffer delays as only three trains weekly. two cattle carloads and two hogs cars loaded, others held until Thursday.

Mac Morrow Hampton D. R. Munro K. Statler Nl. BE. Travis Rochelle Lil

Local Purchases and Notices Around Washington

McFarland Eckerman bought 11 coops of chickens from J N Brooks near Washington for 115.66 dollars. Mrs J D Dayton and son and Mrs R F McFarlane and son visit Washington today. Invitations issued for the marriage of Ethel Duvall and Pete Nevins. Weekley Bros deliver hogs locally today.

McFarland & Eckerman J. N. Brooks Washington J. D. Dayton and R. F. McFarlane Ethel Duvall Pete Nevins Weekley Bros

Rev A M Stevenson Begins December Meetings

On December 5, Rev. A M Stevenson opened a series of religious meetings, inviting interested parishioners and nearby residents to attend the forthcoming sessions at the church hall.

A. M. Stevenson

Holmes and Sewell Wed in Washington

John J. Holmes and Nola E. Sewell married today by Rev L D Young in Washington. They will reside in Muscatine and host a reception tomorrow at the groom’s parents home.

John Holmes Nola Sewell Washington L. D. Young A. P. Sewell R. C. Homes J. H. Crooks Careaway Club R. R. McCon

Home Guards Elect Officers for Coming Year

The Home Guards held their election at Monday’s meeting naming M. of W. H. T. Reynolds Wv. M. Mrs Hattie White Banker Wm. A. Whiting Secretary J. A. Work P. M. Mrs. Flora Ross Conductor H. GriMth Inner Guard Miss Ivy Moriarty Outer Guard Chas. Johnson.

Home Guards M. of W H. T. Reynolds Hattie White Wm. A. Whiting J. A. Work P. M Flora Ross H. GriMth Ivy Moriarty Chas. Johnson

Civil War Veteran Colby Tupper Dies at Soldiers' Home

Des Moines reports Colby Tupper, Civil War veteran, died at Marshalltown Soldiers' Home. He was wounded at Gettysburg and once helped carry Lincoln from Ford's Theatre after J Wilkes Booth assassination. A resident of Iowa since 1878, he was buried with G A R military honors in Mason City.

Des Moines Marshalltown Colby Tupper Gettysburg Washington J. Wilkes Booth Abraham Lincoln Tupper Iowa Mason (i G. A. R. Post

Tense political rift in San Domingo linked to Caseros arrival

In San Domingo Vice President General Ramon Caseros arrives amid a strained political climate. He is seen as hostile to President General Morales and potent enough to complicate relations across the republic. No definite settlement yet, though amicable talks are possible.

San Domingo Ramon Caseros Severa Republic Morales

Philippine railroad system gains Midland Valley chief

Washington December 5 S A Molitor chief engineer of the Midland Valley Railroad company and former chief engineer of the Choctaw Oklahoma and Gulf railroad is appointed supervisor of the Philippine railroad system.

Philippines Washington S. A. Molitor Midland Valley Railroad Company Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad Philippine

Rome built in a day debate fuels school board query

A quip about Rome not being built in a day sparks a back and forth at the School Board Journal. Teacher Tommy replies that Rome was built in the night, prompting a correction about the timing of creation.

Tommy Rome

Mrs Klopfenstein Returns From Wayland Visit

Ge0 W Hoffman of Harper Washington shares a testimonial praising Electric Bitters for curing his seven year battle with chronic stomach and liver trouble. He recommends the medicine and notes he will not be without it. Sold under guarantee by J H Sewart Druggist at 50 cents a bottle. Try them today.

Geo. W. Hoffman Harper, Wash J. H. Sewart

Mrs Dr Robertson Visits Ainsworth for Short Stay

Mrs Dr Robertson traveled to Ainsworth this morning to spend a couple of days at the Miksch home.

Dr. Robertson Ainsworth Miksch

Special Homeseekers Excur ions on Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Rwy

Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway offers round trip tickets at reduced fares to many western and southwestern locations. Tickets on sale December 6 and 18 with return limit of 21 days and liberal stop over privileges. Details in recent notices.

Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway

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