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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1906
Page
4
Ray Peck entertained about eighteen friends Saturday afternoon at his South Marion avenue home for his tenth birthday with games and music. A two course luncheon was served and gifts were received from friends.
The Yeoman logo holds a regular meeting this evening at Court of Honor Hall at 7:00 PM. All members are urged to attend as the entertainment committee arranged a program and refreshments will be served regardless of the weather.
Miss Mabel E. Brady of Davenport and Mr. Lewis M. Appel of Holly Colorado united in marriage at 10 this morning at the bride’s mother’s Davenport home 1025 Harrison. Rev D J Flannery officiated with immediate relatives present as in mourning for the bride’s father. The couple planned a honeymoon then to Holly where the groom runs a clothing business. Witnesses included Appels from Buffalo Iowa Laura Appel Cedar Rapids Coxes Buffalo and Katherine Benz Washington. The Davenport Times notes a Baptist missionary tea follows at the church Thursday.
An afternoon invitation asks attendees to bring a needle and thimble for a communal craft session. The message notes the invitation is extended to all and emphasizes participation.
J. E. Lemmon promotes Dr Howard's new remedy for dyspepsia constipation and malaria claiming quick lasting cures. He offers a money back guarantee and sells a fifty cent bottle for 25 cents to spur rapid trial. The ad promises bowel regulation appetite improvement and renewed vigor with a strong refund pledge.
The Imperial Protestant Federation petitions King Edward asking him to withhold consent to the marriage of Princess Ena of Battenburg to King Alfonso of Spain. The federation argues the match causes sorrow to Protestants and cites the princess entering the Roman Catholic church as shocking to believers.
Columbus Ohio February 18 Reverend Washington Gladden moderator of the Congregational Church receives telegrams and letters from across the country for his birthday anniversary. Messages come from Dayton prominent delegates to the church conference, Mabie editor of the Outlook Thwing Western Reserve College and others.
Earl Rice aged 14 was killed in a runaway accident near Savoy Illinois when he was thrown from a buggy he rode in. The incident occurred in Bloomington Illinois on February.
The House sees Representative Longworth of Ohio back at his desk after recovery. The James Town exposition formally opens on April 26, 1907 as announced. FE Harriman and others reportedly acquired extensive coal rights near Durango, California.
The Grace Hill column records visitors and travels among residents including Mr and Mrs John Hotle at Will Dunbar s, Mrs John Buxbaum and Mrs Anna Rehmer at Fred Mauthe s, and Jesse Lewis from Nebraska visiting his Pekin father. It notes a Franklin Friday night program, Bible study, and plans for a concert by the Ainsworth Cornet band with Jack S Jeffers and local singers.
Feb 13 notes several visitors and departures. Grace Pearson of Watertown Ill and Mrs John Jones of Haskins left for Ainsworth after overnighting at J B McCoy home. Mrs Ralph Manners and Cecil departed for Washington after visiting H Manners residence.
The Supreme Court Monday affirmed the District Court ruling in Hamilton versus Hamilton. Tried in April 1905 before H M Eicher for the plaintiff and Milton Remley for the defendant, the suit sought temporary alimony 48300 suit money and 75 dollars monthly support, with the district court ruling in favor of the plaintiff.
Washington Lodge No 26 announces no meeting tonight because of bad weather. John H. Steck serves as W M. Mr and Mrs F Marvel depart today for Jane to establish their future home.
The Wallace school hosted yesterday afternoon a well attended conference with about sixty visitors. Miss Stella Savage and Mrs. Harper led talks on home and school while Rev McMasters and others spoke on hours outside school. Sessions continue today at the Heights building and tomorrow at the Centennial building. The Baptist church ladies plan a sale of eatables next Saturday with location to be announced.
Peter Escher died at his Richmond home around 10 o'clock. He was about 40, son of Mr. and Mrs. August Escher, with brother Albert and sister Mrs. John Dann as survivors. A St. Mary's Catholic church member, his funeral plans were not yet set. A notice about home cooked eatabies will be sold next Saturday by the Baptist studies with location to be announced.
Mrs. E N Ihrig of Wooster Ohio arrived last evening for a visit at the homes of A Anderson Harrison Ball and Clyde Bailey.
The Baptist ladies announce a sale of home cooked articles to be held next Saturday. Proceeds support church activities and community programs.
Muscatine residents will enjoy a first time Chautauqua session at Citizens Railway park from July 19 to 27. Park owners grant light water and tree rental. Manager Fuller Swift coordinates the event with star speakers like W Bourke Cochran Booker T. Washington and Sam Jones among others.
A forecast of tonight's snow and cold leads readers to ready themselves. Messages from West Chester Wellman and Richmond report heavy snow while Washington central office warns of a zero temperature cold wave reaching four states by Wednesday.
The Rev J C Warren pastor of Sharon Baptist Belair Ga calls Electric Bitters a Godsend to mankind. He credits it with curing back pain stiff joints and physical collapse after short use. He reports walking three miles in 50 minutes and feeling strong enough for more. Sold with guarantee at J H Stewarts drug store.
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