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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1901

Page

2

Nelson Schurr Wedding Near City Home

Last evening at the bride's parents home two miles northwest of the city, Miss Pauline Nelson married Mr Calvin Schurr in a ceremony at eight o'clock attended by thirty relatives. Rev Masson officiated as Mendelsohn’s wedding march played. A wedding supper followed with white and red carnations and palms as decorations. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh Nelson, and the groom, son of Mr and Mrs Wm Schurr, reside later at the Sehurr residence. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Carria of Keota and Mr and Mrs Howard White of West Chester. The UT. D band serenaded the couple with a royal reception.

Pauline Nelson Calvin Schurr Masson Seceder Church Edith Parrish Mendelesoho Hugh Nelson Wm. Schurr Brown Buggy Washington Sehurr UT. D Mra Carria Keota Mra Howard White West Chester

Order Ice Cream Early for Xmas at Allens

A local notice urges customers to order ice cream early for Christmas at Allen's. Bulk or brick options available in any flavor.

Allen's

Popular Concert by Hoyle Orchestra in Graham

The Hoyle Orchestra of Chicago will present a popular concert in Graham on Christmas night at 8 15. A free children’s matinee is set for 2 50 in the afternoon with a free ticket offer for evening concert buyers. Six tickets cost 1 00 and Santa Claus will be at Isenhart's candy kitchen with candy headquarters this year.

Hoyle Orchestra Chicago Graham Aksa Santa Claus Isenhart Carris Hoyles

New County Missionary Begins Work in local district

Rev. S. A. Wheelright has commenced duties as county missionary succeeding Rit tenhouse. He started active service Sunday and has held meetings in Brighton and Clay while continuing mission work among West Virginia mountaineers.

New County Clay Brighton S. A. Wheelright Rittenhouse West Virginia Wheelright

New Year Dinners Planned by Three Local Churches

The First and Second United Presbyterian churches along with the Sabbath school plan New Year’s Day dinners at their churches. Members and friends typically attend to share in greetings and fellowship on the holiday. Also noted are jewelry ads and a Rock Mountain Tea product plus Stewart’s listing.

Chuches U. P

Dump Cars Unloaded for Westward Haul to Rock Island Yards

Several dump cars are unloaded at Rock Island yards and will be hauled west of the city for use when the steam shovel arrives. The dump cars were shipped from a point on the O. H. & E. where they have been in use since last summer.

Rock Island O. H

Man Recovers Suit After Milwaukee Camp Theft

William Collett returned from Columbus Junction after visiting a Milwaukee camp northeast of Alnsworth where he recovered his best suit and some but not all clothing and $85, five dollars? The county attorney of Louisa County dismissed the case yesterday on the state's motion. Collett had a single witness while the camp leader commanded a large following.

William Collett Columbus Junction Milwaukee Alnsworth Louisa County

Meats and holiday poultry advertised by shop

J. WM. Moore Butcher Shop in the Northwest Corner square advertises lead cheese and Baltimore oysters fresh from the shell with Christmas turkeys available for orders.

Baltimore J. WM. Moore Northwest Corner Square

Age Limit Debate at Mitchellville Girls School

Superintendent Fitzgerald argues for raising the Mitchellville girls age limit to 21, triggering lively debate at the quarterly conference of state reform and industrial schools. Judge Robinson backs the 21-year plan, while Mr. Cownie opposes it. Judge Kione remained silent.

F. P. Fitzgerald Mitchellville Fitzgerald Board of Control Judge Robinson Mr. Cownie Kione Des Moines Capital Dee

Summer Hill man advised to take remedy for stomach ailment before party

A.J. Snell of Summer Hill fears stomach pains will ruin a party. A local lady suggests Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy, which he buys from Stewart's Pharmacy and Cok &, and tries to feel better in time for the event.

A.J. Snell Trend Chamberlain Mr. Snell Summer Hill Stewart's Pharmacy and Cok

Allen's Candy Sale Offers Wide Selection

Special prices on large quantities of candies nuts and fruits at Allen's 6004. Selection emphasizes quality and variety for bulk buyers.

Allen's

City students seek two week holiday during holiday period

Local students expect a two week vacation starting Friday night with many teachers planning trips to Des Moines for teasers' meet. Isenhart's offers home made candy from 84 to 30 cents per pound. R L Leedy of Havre left this morning on the Narrow Gauge for Warsaw Indiana.

Des Moines Isenhart R. L. Leedy Havre Warsaw Ind

Weather Forecast for Washington DC December 19

The forecast calls for fair weather with severe cold tonight and Friday. Tonight will bring colder temperatures in the northeast portion. The text also contains an advertisement for candy boxes at Allen's, 604, noting ice boxes and prices up to $5.

Washinaton Tomor Allen's

Presbyterian Choir Meets Tonight at Mrs Norton Studio

All members of the Presbyterian church choir are requested to meet in Mrs Norton’s studio this evening at 7 30 sharp. Holiday rates via Burlington Route apply with one and one third fare for round trip within 200 miles of selling stations. Tickets sold Dec 24 25 and 31 and Jan 1 good to return up to and including Jan 2 1902.

Presbyterian Church Choir Burlington

Well Known Chicago Physician Praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

Dr Mary R Melendy endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for obstinate coughs and bronchial effects in children and adults. She notes it is non narcotic and safe for home use. Sold at Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.

Mary R Melendy Chicago Ill Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Officers Elected by Christian Endeavor Society

The Christian Endeavor Society of the Second U. P. church elected T. M. Reynolds as president, Miss Cora Anderson as vice president, Mrs. Eva Livingston as secretary, and Miss Etta Cooner as treasurer for the coming year. We also note an advertisement for optical work by W. C. Nevison, optician, promising glasses that fit.

Christian Endeavor Society of the Second U. P. Church T. M. Reynolds Cora Anderson Eva Livingston Etta Cooner W.C. Nevison Optician

Emigration Work Scheduled After January First

Mr D Higgins will be here again after January 1 and will continue his emigration work.

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised by Toowoomba Reader

A Toowoomba Gazette reader reports a two month severe cough cured by Chamberlains Cough Remedy. The letter from W. Wockner endorses the medicine as helpful and urges others to try it, noting it is sold by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook and Sherman.

the Gazette Toowoomba Australia Chamberlain W. Woekner

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Meresr & Ghileote California Prunes Heinz Baird & Johnson Cash Store Nelson WORK Court House Schurr Columbia Pharmacy Bowland & Shields Southeast Corner Square Lemmon & Lewis Jewelry Lemmon & Lewis Stewart's St Louis Mrs. Bray Monmouth, Hil Dennis Todd Ab Hall Fishes Duncan Dell H Washington, Ia North Side New York Weather Forecast Presbyterian Choir West Virginia Coal HR Potrison Upton Cern Graham Theater Warren Moore Hoyles’ Family Orchestra
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