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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1902

Page

3

Local Hens and Holiday Goods Mentioned in Market Notes

Prices are right at Hobson & Gove for silverware and Christmas gifts. Travelers include John Smeltzer heading to Chattanooga for winter, Alex Montier returning to Cadiz Ohio, and Mrs. Smith and Ella to Kingwood Virginia. The Journal office promotes late style engravings and a line of Christmas items including plates and engaged cards.

Alex Montier Ed Davis Cadiz Ohio Mrs. Smith Ella Hattie Gordon Kingwood Journal

Weather forecast for Iowa issued from Washington DC

Special dispatch reports the forecast for Iowa calling for generally fair weather tonight and Wednesday. The summary notes the forecast originates from Washington with updates for today and tomorrow.

Washington, D. C The Evening Journal Iowa

Local Notes From Allen's and Nearby Trades

Several residents and visitors were in town for business or social reasons. Ed Walther visited Brighton on business. Seth Carris left for Fort Scott Kansas on business. Howard Crawford of Ainsworth was in the city. Miss Bertha Mahlon of Cotter visited the Hays home. Mrs. J W Scott visited Brighton. A fair and church dinner were announced for upcoming holidays.

Allen's Hobson & Gove Ed Walther Brighton Seth Carris Ft. Scott Kan Howard Crawford Ainsworth Hugh Teeter D. Morrison Crawfordsville Winfield Bertha Mahlon Cotter J. P. Hays East Main Street Nettie Davis Loveland Ohio

Christmas Cheer In Homes With Santa and Reindeer

The article notes a busy mid winter social season with many dinners and Christmas entertainments. Homes will host Xmas trees and Santa Claus visits as families gather for holiday greetings, describing Christmas as a festival of the Christian church and a valued civilizational day.

Christ

Finneys Relocate To Logansport After Wedding

Mr and Mrs Bert Finney married yesterday noon leave for their new home in Logansport Indiana where Mr Finney has taken a laundry position. Also noted are gifts of calling cards offered by the Journal office. Mr and Mrs R McClanahan and daughter Rose return to Harper Kansas after a week visiting the T H Dempsey home and the eastern trip.

George Ferguson Roper Kan M. Stinson Oklahoma City John Hale P. L. van Horn Granite City Frank McKay Davenport Rock Island Muscatine M. P. Miller New York Chicago Leonard Smouse Frank Wells Fairfield Bert Finney Logansport Ind Finney R. McClanahan Miss Rose Harper T. H. Dempsey

Pratt and Sample Wed at Methodist Parsonage

Mr Ralph B. Pratt and Miss Maud Sample married today at 2 o clock by Rev Schrecken gast at the Methodist parsonage. The bride and groom hail from Winfield and will reside there where the groom runs a harness business. They were accompanied by Mrs W H Drinkle.

Ralph BE. Pratt Maud Sample Schreckengast Methodist Winfield W. H. Drinkle

Rocky Mountain Tea Ad J. H. Stewart

A playful line extols a sensible girl who uses Rocky Mountain Tea as the handsomest, mentioning an Alpine hat and a saltor brim. The attribution is to J. H. Stewart.

See J. H. Stewart

Ladies of First Presbyterian Hold Home Meeting

The ladies of the First Presbyterian church held a business meeting yesterday at the home of Mrs. J. S. McCartney.

Ladies of the First, Presbyterian Church J. 8. McCartney

Evening social honors visiting guests with games and luncheon

Mr and Mrs Will Wilson entertained the Old town crowd at their South C avenue home for Mr and Mrs James Walker of Rockford Illinois visitors. Guests answered questions by initials then played charades followed by a two course luncheon carnation decorations holly and assistance from Mrs L B Robinson and Miss Belle Smith. Miss Mable Morton hosted a Sunday School class gathering in southwest Washington with a musical program and instrumental numbers by Flossie Adams Blanche Nicola Marguerite Pratt Kate Nellie Meeks and Edna Klein. Nine new members were welcomed and light refreshments were served for an enjoyable evening.

Will Wilson Old Town South C Avenue James Walker Rockford, Ill Mable Morton Washington Flossie Adams Blanche Nicola Marguerite Pratt Kate Nellie Meeks Edna Klein

Miss Hallie Berdo Hosts Bachelor Maids Club Evening

Miss Hallie Berdo will entertain the Bachelor Maids Club at her North Iowa avenue home this evening. The young ladies missionary society of the First United Presbyterian church will hold a comfort knotting session at Miss Myrtle Palmer's home tonight.

Hallie Berdo Bachelor Maids North Iowa Avenue Young Ladies Missionary Society of The First United Presbyterian Church Myrtle Palmer

P G B O Society to Meet at Mrs Slocum's Home

The P g B O society schedules a meeting this evening at the residence of Mrs. Mame Slocum on East Jefferson Street.

P.g B. O. Society Mame Slocum East Jefferson Street

Hoosier Daisy receives modest audience and praise

Reporters say the Hoosier Daisy performance last night was good with a leading lady of notable ability. The audience was small, reflecting the holiday season's pull toward gifts and sweets rather than theater attendance.

The Pride of Heroes Scratches Bruises Salve Ad

Soldiers from the last war praise Scratches Bruises Cuts and Stiff Joints treated with Buecklen’s Arnica Salve. It claims to cure burns scalds boils ulcers eruptions and piles. Available for 25 cents at Stewart’s drug store.

Buecklen Stewart's Drug Store

Discovery cures noted in West Point man

Homer Hall of West Point Iowa credits Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption with saving his life after a severe lung illness. He reports improved weight to 227 pounds and urges others with coughs and colds to try the remedy, priced one dollar with free bottles at Stewart s Pharmacy.

Homer Hall West Point Dr. King Stewart's

Election Ordered For Lieutenant Colonel 44th Infantry

In Armory D Washington Iowa December 22 1902 an election for Lieutenant Colonel of the 44th Infantry is ordered after the December 15 vote produced no choice. The election will be held between 7 and 9 PM at the Armory per Special Orders No 12 A G O dated Des Moines Iowa December 13 1902. DPD W Harvey Captain Commanding Company. City Bus Line notes for Frank Rogers to take orders at Hotel Allen.

4Th Infantry Washington 44Th Infantry Des Moines Iowa Frank Rogers

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