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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1904
Page
5
A compact quotation notes that some people invite trouble by expecting it and savoring sorrows. It adds a casual aside about having coal put in, reflecting a rustic everyday concern. The lines convey domestic pragmatism and wry humor from a 19th century voice.
The Day reports accidents, deaths, births and marriages with prompt local coverage. Our news gathers provide timely notices of misfortunes and happy events affecting county residents.
A rural route report lists Mr. David Rittenhouse delivering hogs to Washing. social visits include Ralph Gibson, Charles Faulkner, Clara Faulkner, and Myra Gibson at Prairie Flower school. several residents travel or host relatives in Washington, Perlee, Keota, Columbus Junction, and other nearby towns.
The reference celebrates Miss Ola Simpson, Miss Clara Faulkner, and Miss Mazie Palmer as holiday figures. The brief notes their names and association with festive season events.
Dec 31 reports show Mr and Mrs A B Gault spending the day at the Gault home in Washington. W E Conn is a business visitor in Winfield. R G Kelsey rode as a Washington passenger this morning. Miss Ellis Purvis returned to Washington after visiting friends here. Mrs G W Nicholaus hosted the Social Hour club yesterday. Henry Witting returned from Wayland with friends. W E Riley spends holidays in Bussey Iowa. M C DeLong went to Washington for New Year with relatives. Mr and Mrs B F Brown visit Ainsworth for the day with daughter Mrs Will Sweet. United Presbyterian church dinner today a success with abundant food.
Mr and Mrs Henry Kron welcomed a baby girl. The Holy Trinity parish festival proved financially successful. while exact proceeds are not known, organizers estimate several hundred dollars.
December events list several visits and marriages. Misses May Long Esther MacGugin spend the day at the McFarlane home. Nora Corette of Washington visits Allie Wells. Elsie Hotle and Ed Libe wed at the M E parsonage. The Craynes visit Washington and the M E church hosts its annual dinner. Mrs Garden and Mae McFarlane travel to Des Moines.
Mrs. 8. K. Statler and several guests visited Washington today while others from Riverside Oskaloosa Chicago and Maxwell spent time in the city. Harold Morris and James McLaughlin returned to their homes after visits. Chas Babcock and Mrs Shaw and sons completed their stays and headed home.
For Sale A good house and lot with cellar cistern and fruit trees. Inquiry at The Journal office. Farm Loans up to 10000 offered by Iowa Land Co. Wyandotte cock erels for sale at 503 West Monroe St Mrs. W W Watson.
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