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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1905
Page
5
The G M C will give a gunshale and sell Christmas candies tomorrow evening in the Presbyterian church lecture room at 7 30. A silver offering will be received at the door. All are invited. Invitations have been issued for a holiday dancing party at the club house Tuesday evening Dec 26.
The Entre Nous club will meet this evening with Miss Vera Rogers in West Washington. Mrs A CO Dewey of Des Moines Miss Helen Anderson of Oxford Ohio and Walter Hood of Morgan Park will be the guests of honor.
The Presbyterian Sabbath school members will receive their Christmas entertainment on Christmas night.
Mr and Mrs James Tobin entertained about twenty five friends at dinner last Sunday at their home eight miles northeast of town. The guests included Mr and Mrs John Welte Mr and Mrs Tony Eglin and family Joe Casper and family Mr and Mrs Frank Friese and Jaby Mrs Morhoefer and John Sullivan of Burlington.
Tuesday noon at the home of the bride family near Columbus Junction the wedding of Miss was conducted with a simple ceremony attended by relatives and friends.
The bride Olive Rowland, known locally for her visits to the city, will marry Mr Harry Kennedy of Colorado. They plan to live on a farm near Columbus Junction.
The Catholic church women hosted a well patronized dinner today with a turkey meal that pleased a large crowd. The bazaar will continue through the rest of the week.
A refined ceremony at Mrs. Jonathan Wilkins home on the Heights joined Miss Louie Cari and Mr. Harry H. Bishop with Rev. W. R. Sawhill officiating. Attendants included Miss Grace Stone and Mr. Park of Ainsworth, dinner followed by guests praising the couple as they plan to reside on a county farm.
In a note from a local paper area residents extend congratulations to a newlyweds. The message lists Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Miller hosting a gathering for friends southeast of the city to honor Mr. and Mrs. Ed McCaulley who are moving to Oklahoma.
Mrs R T McCall will entertain a company of friends this evening at a six o'clock dinner at her home on East Washington street.
Mr and Mrs Stanley Laggan will host a six o clock dinner for a company of their friends next evening. The occasion is complimentary to Ralph W Thompson and Miss Dwin ie Rankin.
A week from this evening the Baptist Sunday school will host a banquet to celebrate the results of a contest held over the past several weeks. The event brings together participants and organizers from the church group for a evening of recognition and fellowship.
Frugal shoppers are reminded that flowers are an excellent Christmas present option. Keck Floral Co offers seasonal arrangements and can be reached by telephone at 91 61 61 for orders and delivery.
Pains in the stomach and sudden colic attacks require immediate relief. No doctor needed if this remedy is on hand. For sale by Stewart's Pharmacy, Cook & Sherman.
Daniel Jam Jr aged 39 dies at his Iowa City home from consumption after six months living outdoors in a tent. He slept outside through November and December, and physicians admit this prolonged his life from June to his death. He began the treatment too late.
Hillsboro Iowa December 21 Richard Stonehouse an aged farmer living near town took his own life Monday afternoon by hanging. The body was found in a barn and authorities believe his action stemmed from distress over his wife’s insanity and her confinement at Mt Pleasant asylum.
Community relief effort distributes various breads to those in need at Johnsons. Coordinated by local volunteers and church groups to support hungry families in the area.
A note indicates the Vienna will be there with three first class bakers and two helpers to provide goods.
An ad cites a mad chase for health from one extreme to another. It promises prompt relief for liver and stomach trouble. The product, Dr. King's New Life Pills, is offered at 26 cents at Stewart's drug store with a guarantee.
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