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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1905
Page
5
A quiet marriage took place at the Methodist parsonage on West Second street last evening. Reverend Handy officiated as Augustus Howsare and Ida Squires, both of this city, were united. They will visit Pennsylvania briefly before returning to reside here.
The ladies of St James church report strong success at their bazaar held this week at the Phoenix. Dining hall on the first floor serves dinners and suppers while second floor booths offer various fancy articles and light refreshments for sale to a well patronized crowd.
The wedding takes place this evening at the home of Mrs. Jonathan Wilkins on the Heights. Miss Louie E. Carl and Mr. Henry fr. Bishop are the contracting couple.
The current events department of the Fortnightly club will meet with Mrs. James Work tomorrow evening at 7 30.
Last evening at Mrs J W Heaths West Street home the ladies of the B T Fancy Work group gathered for an informal social. They exchanged projects and shared progress on current crafts amid friendly chatter and refreshments.
The Royal Neighbors hosted an annual supper with a pre supper program of readings songs and recitations. Members and guests brought baskets that formed a large communal feast in what was described as one of the organization's most enjoyable events.
James Wright, 32, jailed for assault with intent to harm, pleads for bail to serve his time after conviction and appeal to the supreme court, unable to post $2,000. Also obituary notices for L H Cowger describe his Iowa and Washington life, a lengthy family list, and pending funeral plans. Local items note a fern display, baked goods, and holiday store events with residents and visitors.
C H Cleaver from Peoria visits town at Ralph Thompson home. Nowers candy sold via Keck Flora Co Telephone 91. Mr and Mrs Ken Kurtz and baby travel to Muscatine to visit relatives. Mrs Charles Anderson and children arrive from Crawfordsville to Dunbar home near Grace H. Attend the home talent minstrels as prices are right and the boys promise a good show.
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