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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1902
Page
2
Mr. Andrew Corbin and Miss Elizabeth Gammon were married yesterday noon by Rev S K Coates at the bride’s parents home on South Second Avenue. In a cream alp dress and arch of evergreens the couple exchanged vows before sixty guests. A $50 check from the groom’s parents highlighted the presents and the reception followed with wishes for happiness.
A recent visit by a young Illinois minister led to rumors and a correction regarding a wedding held at the Gray farm four and a half miles southwest of town. Miss Cristena Gray wed Mr Israel Hoxworth in a simple parlor ceremony officiated by Rev E F Lilley before about fifty friends. The article also notes a social mixup with a stranger pastor, a bazaar by the Q of K club, a five tile northwest dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs W A Phillips, and announces the Hoxworth homecoming after Feb 1. It closes with a plug for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as a trusted family remedy.
The article discusses whether the 1897 Iowa code correctly punishes adultery when one party is married, focusing on Cora Miller and the precedent set by earlier codes. Judge Scott overruled the defense, County Attorney Bailey prosecuted, and a ruling could force legislative revision to close potential escape from punishment.
Mr J A Moore of North Star Michigan endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best cure for coughs colds and croup experienced by his family. Available at Stewarts Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.
F A Kilgore a Washington area veteran recently arrived home after two years abroad with Company D Sixth Cavalry. He served in China from July 1 1900 and fought at the second battle of Tianjin before moving to the Philippines for twelve months. He preferred regular army life to volunteer and plans to visit his brother J W Kilgore near Alesworth after a stay in Emmetsburg.
Owing to the annual tea the P E B Society will hold its regular meeting Friday afternoon February 13 at 2 30 o clock at the home of Miss Louisa Wilson on East Main street Best cook in Iowa at Allen s.
The Broadway run of David Harum is noted to have failed to meet expectations but the Graham venue plans a tomorrow evening show. After successful runs in St Louis Cleveland and Chicago the piece is gaining momentum and drawing crowds beyond New York.
The wedding of Orrin Looney and Mary Swan was held at eight with Rev Everette Smith of Lincoln aiding, Rev A L Davidson officiating. The couple plans to reside on East Jefferson after March 6, with guests from Keota West Chester and Ainsworth joining in celebration.
Des Moines reports a bill to authorize railroads to transact business and hold or buy interstate securities, drafted under W. W. Baldwin. Senator Hubbard introduced the measure amid rumors of Northern Securities influence and a publication clause seen as urging passage. Descriptions note lobbies' chatter and potential strategic aims.
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