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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1909
Page
4
Riots in London result in the arrest of more than thirty suffragists. Police quelled the disturbances overnight and militant women faced arraignment in court. Prisoners of title and high social position were sentenced to one to two months in jail, including Lady Constance Lytton and Daisy Solsman.
The Rose club will meet this evening with Mrs Lola Hughes. The Senior Christian Endeavor of the Presbyterian church hosts a social Friday in the church parlors with all members invited. The Juniors of the Baptist church present an entertainment Friday at 7 30 p m with a ten cent admission for Junior society funds. Mr and Mrs B B Bartholow were surprised at home Monday night by about forty guests as they prepare to move near Keota, amid warm regard from neighbors northwest of the city.
At the Presbyterian manse on East Main Street two weddings were held yesterday afternoon. Floyd Green of Seventy Six township wed Ella M Lambert at 2 30 officiated by Rev J C Abels. Henry Wittrig and Edna Smith of Crawfordsville area married at 5 30 with Nellie Smith Louise Richards Ray Smith and Sam Witting as witnesses. The couple’s reception followed at John McConahay’s home in East Washington with a wedding dinner and plans to reside on farms near Keota and Crawfordsville respectively.
Spectal reports a man lost his foot due to improper fitting causing blood poison from an acorn. Fox & Dewey promote wide selection of oxford shoes with styles and prices designed to wake you up.
Phil Bratten is numbered among the sick. I B Rabenold and wife of Haskins were city callers. A marriage license issued to Henry Witting and Edna Smit. Miss Grace Brownell of Cedar Rapids visited with Miss Grace Hunter. J F Badham of Monmouth formerly Haskins area called on friends. A E Adams Mrs J P Hennon and Charles Stewart visited from West Chester. Mrs Ethel White Bester of Milwaukee arrived for a visit with Milton and Mrs White.
In a ceremony at the Fisher home near West Chester Miss Norma Fisher and Mr. Glenn B. Martin united in marriage before about forty relatives and friends. Rev. W F Graham officiated, Mrs. Maud Fleming, cousin of the bride, played piano, and a three course luncheon followed. The couple will reside at the Martin homestead southwest of West Chester. gifts included a 500 dollar check from the bride’s father.
Notice states a regular Fraternal Aid meeting will be held Thursday at 7 30 p m with a full attendance desired. The date is 9 26.
Frye of Burlington and Mrs. Ode Ferguson of Havre were city visitors. J P Pitman and Emma Pehler traveled to Keota Eldon for day visits. Rev W R Sawhill went to Verdi for a day trip. Mrs T W Rowan headed to Ainsworth for a day away. R C Ferguson returned home to West Chester after a town call. Eva K Nicola arrived from Burlington for a day with friends. Mrs John T Sampson went to Sigourney for a few days. Harry Clarahan stayed overnight from Harper, returning via Branch. Mr and Mrs C D Cooper of Brighton visited Washington last night, then returned home. R M Palmer left Duncombe after visiting his father at the Benz house.
The Indiana Senate approved Representative Brolley's Sunday baseball bill 30 18 after the House already passed it. The bill now returns to the House due to Senate amendments amid a charged scene with no debate on merits.
A private skatin party is planned this evening at the skatin rink in honor of Paul Rodney and Richard Palmer. The event honors the Palmer brothers with a limited guest list and festive arrangements at the local rink.
George H. Paul and Ralph Shan report good sales on their Texas excursion, with 125 passengers and land sales of about 4 000 acres totaling around 150 000 dollars. A second special train is planned from Kansas City next Wednesday with about 200 excursionists.
An ad notes White Skirts offered for 98 cents at Snouffer Hughes & Co. The store highlights bargain pricing and urges quick purchase.
Harry Boyer returns home after a week with sister Mrs. Vern Kerr in Iola Kansas. Mrs. James Hennon of West Chester arrives this morning on the Branch and shops in the city. Miss Florence Humble leaves for Corydon to join her parents. Grant accompanies her. Miss Genevieve Hulse of Keota visits Grace Hunter. returns this morning. John Shenefelt family moves into former John Teeter residence on West Washington. Keota residents, including John Hamilton and others, attend last night’s show. Charlie Reynolds departs for Wilcox Canada after a three month visit.
Regular monthly gathering of the Ministerial association occurs Monday at 10 30. The topic is a book review The Ministry of the Spirit by Andrew Murray. Also notes fresh jumble offerings at the Vienna shop.
Advertises Pazo ointment promising cure for itching bleeding protruding or blind piles in 6 to 14 days. Money back guarantee offered. Price 60 cents.
Call up the city bus line at Phone No. 1 and leave orders promptly attended to by Frank Rogers. Please give street and number for delivery.
A clerk’s report states police carbines at his station often misfire. He quips the firearms refuse to give explosive sound when pointed at the firmament, noting the problem in a London Saturday Review style critique.
Argyle Wisconsin February 25 H J Gendrckson a prominent hardware merchant was accidentally killed when he fell down stairs.
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