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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1906

Page

5

Christmas gatherings entertain relatives in city homes

Mrs George Teas and Mr and Mrs E G Mason hosted a Christmas dinner at the Wm Jugenheimer residence near Havre with card games and music. Miles Bradford entertained relatives at his South Iowa avenue home serving a turkey dinner to about thirty. The tables were holly decorated with candy trees as Ruth Lease sang and Ethel Lowash and Hala Bradford played. A photo was taken by Mr Cole.

George Teas E. G. Mason City Wm. Jugenheimer Llavre Miles Bradford Iowa Avenue Bradford LaPorte Texas Little Ruth Lease West Chester Ethel Lowash Hala Bradford Mr. Cole Mrs. Bradford

Recital at West Jefferson Street Home

Miss Hazel Stewart will entertain Miss Jessie Sage's music class at a recital Thursday evening at her home on West Jefferson street.

Hazel Stewart Jessie Sage West Jefferson Street

Ward Hosts Dinner for Lee Ward Guests of Honor

Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Ward entertained with a dinner party at their north Washington home honoring guests Dr. and Mrs. Lee R. Ward yesterday evening.

Mrs Lee R. Ward L. B. Ward North Washington

Christmas Dinner With Captain Gray and Guests

Captain Gray and wife entertained at a Christmas dinner yesterday. Present were Mr. and Mrs Charley H Hoxworth, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Moat, Mr. and Mrs. S Hoxworth and son, and Mrs J N Sage and daughter. A delightful time was enjoyed by all.

Captain Gray Charley H Hoxworth Joseph Moat S. Hoxworth J. N. Sage

Birthday surprise at Hout home ends with gifts

Last night Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hout found friends who invaded their home to help celebrate Mr. Hout’s fifty fourth birthday. An oyster supper was served by Mrs. J N Dodd Miss Anna Dodd and Miss Bessie Stebbins. Mrs James Zeck gave Mr Hout a gold watch chain and departed wishing many happy returns.

Sam Hout Mr. Hout J. N. Dodd Anna Dodd Bessie Stebbins James Zeck

Dusenbery Family Christmas Dinner in North Marion Area

Mr and Mrs A L Dusenbery hosted a Christmas dinner in North Marion avenue with friends and relatives. The event featured games music a three course dinner served by Mrs Co E Beatty and Miss Ormia Dusenbery. Parlor decorations included mistletoe and holly with carnations for each guest.

A. L. Dusenbery North Marion Avenue Co.e. Beatty Ormia Dusenbery W. Dusenbery Laird J. H. Dusenbery West Chester Ed Romine Niri Henry Waters Farfield

Mrs M Y Wallace Dies at Home in East Washington

Mrs M Y Wallace died Monday afternoon at 3 15 at her East Washington home. The funeral arrangements will be announced by the family.

Mrs. M. Y. Wallace Rites Held In City Cemetery

Mrs. M. Y. Wallace died Monday at 3 15 in her home 820 Madison Street from paralysis. Funeral services were held this forenoon with interment in City Cemetery. Pallbearers were J F Henderson J Hy Work S P McConahey John Warnock C J Wilson and Abijah Savage. Floral tributes included one from Tarentum Pa school teachers where Miss Nettie Wallace works.

M. Y. Wallace Madison Street Sawhhiarki Fisher Messrs J. F. Henderson J. Hy. Work P. McConahey John Warnock C. J. Wilson Abijah Savage Tarentum, Pa Nettie Wallace

Widow Mrs Wallace of City Dies at 74

Mrs. Wallace born Elen Johnson December 5 1832 near Newcastle Pennsylvania. She moved to Mercer County and Iowa then settled three miles south of the city. She taught at the old log schoolhouse and later married M Y Wallace March 4 1856. Survived by seven children and several relatives. funeral at Covenanter church conducted by Rev W C Allen.

Wallace Elen Johnson Newcastle Mercer County Washington County Iowa Ohio River Mississippi The of Washington College Blair M. Y. Wallace J. R. George City W. C. Allen Pittsburg W. O. Wallace Oklahoma City Nettie Wallace Tarentum Milton M. Wallace Palo Alto Cal Lelia B. Wallace Delano Minn Pollok J. Wallace Will

Coal Theme Draws Praise at Christmas Time

A note praises Anderson's Coal as a practical gift for Christmas, with emphasis on its utility and appeal. The message mentions Mumm as a suggested term, signaling strong local sentiment for the material.

Anderson

Community expresses sympathy for loss of wife and mother

The Wallace family thanks neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and after the death of their wife and mother, noting the comforting support from the community.

M. Y. Wallace

Death of William Hayes in Northwest Washington

William Hayes aged 1829? No, born 1828 in Ireland died Monday at 9 10 pm at his home in northwest Washington from paralysis after a brief illness. He lived in West Washington 12 years after immigrating at 26, worked as a stone mason. Survived by wife, a son William and daughter Mary both of this city, plus two stepsons P M Riley Kansas City and Thomas Riley California. Funeral 2:00 pm at residence, interment Elm Grove.

Washington Ireland William Hayes Northwest William Heyes America West Hayes William Mary P. M. Riley Kansas City Thomas Riley California Elm Grove

Bereavement Thanks From Wells and Sons Family

A note of gratitude to friends and neighbors who assisted during the recent bereavement of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Wells and Sons.

C. R. Wells

Funeral of Miss Allie Wells in West Chester

The funeral for Miss Allie B. Wells was held Sunday at New Haven church with large attendance. Rev. Dillon and Rev. Morrison led services. the choir, of which she was soprano and chorister, performed. Floral tributes honored her memory as a beloved singer and church member. Nora Corette sang a requested hymn as the sermon closed.

Dillon Alice Edgar Marion Roy Glenn Martin Arthur Hamilton Stewart Williscroft New Haven Wells West Chester Allie B. Wells Williamsburg Morrison Ladies’ Aid League Epworth League Nora Corette

Local people move about during holiday season in Vienna area

Special orders will be given prompt atention at the Vienna. Various residents travel for shopping visits and visits with relatives. John Williams returns to Crawfordsville after a city trip. Mrs McColl, Jessie Anderson, R H Paul, Flo White and family, George Oldenburg, William Schurr, John Snider, Barbara Sherrick, May Le Gill, M E Brown, Mae Brookhart, W A Shannon, and Margaret Twinam all appear in brief travel notes referencing Christmas and visits to nearby towns.

Vienna John Williams Crawfordsville Peter McColl West Chester Jessie Anderson Wyman R. H. Paul Keota George Paul Flo White Glen Marion Milton White George Oldenburg Harold Sigourney William Schurr Howard White John Snider Letts Roy Riverside Burlington Mae Brookhart Ainsworth W. A. Shannon Davenport H. W. Glick Margaret Twinam Fairfield

Christmas Entertainment Around City Churches Includes Santa Visits

Santa Claus delighted area children as church programs across the Baptist, Methodist, German and Presbyterian churches showcased Christmas celebrations. The Baptist service featured decorated halls, a snow laden tree, and gifts from Santa to primary-class members. Methodist offerings highlighted a strong youth program with solos, recitations, and a Santa scene in the ladies’ parlor. German church held a cantata after a sermon and distributed gifts and candy. Presbyterian services centered on a decorated tree, varied performances by children, and a Christmas offering collected from the youngsters.

Santa Claus the Baptist Church John Jay Methodist Church Will Handy Hallie Berdo Miss Berdo Paul Ruth Rittenhouse Mathell Morton Norwood Jones McCulley LeRoy Burris Jesus Mre Harry Tillotson

County treasurer race ends with 29 vote majority for Shearer

In the county contest between Shearer and Smith, the final count confirms a 29 vote majority for Shearer. The recount found scattered counting mistakes but net result remained unchanged though 4495 votes were cast and each vote was reviewed in the contest.

Shearer Smith

Beef weight guess nets victory at McCulley Crone feed

At Vienna supper event Beef weighed 31244 pounds and Will McClean won with a 313 pound guess. He ignored superstition about the number 13 and claimed the prize.

Will McClean McCulley & Crone‘s Mr. MccClean

New Store Doll Giveaway Draws Close Guesses

Mrs Am brose Cunningham nearly matched the exact number of handkerchiefs in the store window 76 percent the listed total. Close guesses came from H A Pan 793 John Smeltzer Margaret Turbott and Mrs J L Shaw 760 each. Charley Glick arrived Monday from Davenport to spend Christmas with his parents.

Ambrose Cunningham Puession Cunningham H. A. Pan John Smeltzer Margaret Turbott J. L. Shaw Charley Glick Davenport

Will Hold Annual Meeting at First United Presbyterian

The Washington Bible Society announces its annual meeting in the First United Presbyterian church next Sabbath evening with Rev. W. C. Allen delivering the sermon. The event promotes Bible distribution abroad through the American Bible Society and invites liberal contributions as it supports international language translations. It is a union meeting for all churches. 65-26 Holiday Excursion Rates. Iowa Central offers round trip tickets for December 20 to January 1 with a return by January 7 1907 at one and one third fare. folders and details available from agents.

Washington Bible Society First United Presbyterian Church W. C. Allen American Bible Society Iowa Central

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