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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1910

Page

5

Social gatherings and weddings enliven Washington area

Mrs. Harry Shrader hosted the Pythian sisters with about twenty guests in southwest Washington. Mrs. Viola McKimmey and Mrs. Bessie Fritz plan an 8:30 breakfast at Mrs. Fritz’s home in honor of Hanna Schilling, soon to be a bride. The Bachelor Maids were hosted by Mrs. J. B. Crooks for her cousin Miss Clara Beacom of Pittsburgh. Daisy Startsman visited from East Orange, New Jersey. Mary Nelson and Guy Dillon wed at John Kirkpatrick’s South Marion avenue home performed by Rev W. R. Sawhill, with a small guest list and plans to North Keota. Kathryne Hopengardner hosted a Poinsettia Club china shower for Hanna Schilling and announced her engagement to Frank Beatty on June 15. Rev J. F. Johnson and Miss Ida O Rickey married at the bride’s sister’s home with 25 guests. Vincent Sojka and Albert Kosnar wed ten miles north of the city under Squire Riley in a large ceremony witnessed by 300 plus guests, followed by feasting and dancing with a Washington Orchestra. A Prairie Flower home wedding for Myra Simpson and Howard McDonald at Centerville featured a three course luncheon, piano performances, and many presents. The couple will start housekeeping in a cozy Centerville home where Mr. McDonald is employed in a shoe store.

Viola McKimmey Bessie Fritz Fritz Hanna Schilling J. B. Crooks Clara Beacom Pittsburg Daisy Startsman East Orange N. J John Kirkpatrick South Marion Avenue Mary Nelson Guy Dillon W. R. Sawhill Second United Presbyterian Church Keota Kathryne Hopengardner Poinsettia Club Washington Owen Hayes Hopengardner Frank Beatty South Denver Denver Cole J. F. Johnson Ida O Rickey D. A. Maloney Grant J. Hollenbeck Jennie Rolfe Lorena Hodges Colorado Wesley University State Normal School Iowa Steamboat Springs M KE Vincent Sojka Bessie Sojka Albert Kosnar Squire Riley Miss Kosnar Sojka Washington Orchestra City Alex Miller Edie Bovee Arch McCulley Tom Anderson Ed Bowman Alice Wilson Andy Simpson Centerville Myra Howard McDonald Hanley M. E. Church of Viola Simpson Ray Simpson Thomas Olds Myrtle Todd Miss Simpson Simpson Olds Mrs. McDonald McDonald

Masonic Regular Meeting Notice Washington Lodge No 26

Washington Lodge No 26A M and A M announces a regular meeting Friday June 3 1910 at 730 pm Sharp with petitions in order and third degree work anticipated A large attendance urged by W M E Myers. The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church meets Friday at 230 pm with Mrs S W Brookhart a special program planned and refreshments served Mrs A S Smith to read letters from Mr Smith abroad.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church S. W. Brookhart A.S. Smith Smith

Mystic Workers Regular Meeting Friday Evening

Notice calls Mystic Workers to a regular meeting Friday evening at Woodnan Hall at o'clock sharp. All members are requested to be present. By order of the Prefect. 9112

Mystic Workers Woodnan Hall

Court of Honor Meeting Slated For Tomorrow Night

Ottumwa state manager ER Cameron of the Court of Honor will meet with the Court of Honor tomorrow night. Full attendance of members is requested.

ER. T. Cameron Ottumwa Court of Honor Tomorow

Funeral of M. G. Campbell Held in Northeast Town

The funeral service for M G Campbell was held yesterday at his northeast town residence at one oclock, conducted by Rev W R Sawhill with the Second United Presbyterian choir. Pallbearers included Will McCreedy Al Cocklin John Campbell Mark Campbell Harry Campbell and Harry Maxwell. Interment followed in the Ainsworth cemetery after a brief service.

Mr. Campbell W. R. Sawhilk Second United Presbyteran Choir Friends of Theamily Will McCreedy al Cocklin John Campbell Mark Campbell Harry Campbell Harry Maxwell Ainsworth

Kentucky dedicates new state capitol in Frankfort

The Kentucky state capitol was dedicated today in Frankfort with impressive exercises attended by nearly all prominent state figures. Thousands witnessed the ceremonies as the capital city thronged, and officials expect the new edifice to serve the state for many decades.

Frankfort Kentucky Kenucky

Rohrer Family Thanks for Comfort and Flowers

Mr and Mrs Dan Rohrer thank neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy during their son and brother’s illness and passing and for many beautiful flowers.

Dan Rohrer

Fraternal Order of Eagles Exam Deadline Notice

All who have not been examined for the Fraternal Order of Eagles must be examined before June 20. See Dr. Geo W Hay at once. 9114 oO. E Goforth Organizer.

Order of Eagles Geo. W. Hay

Antiques and a Banter on the Beach

A wedding guest recalls a Scheveningen seaside scene with bathhouses and a boy selling postal cards. The boy speaks in broken English asking if the author lives in Chekoge and mentions fodder work in brass shops and plans to make antiques as well.

Scheveningen Amerika Chekoge

Taft to Receive Pauline Wayne as New White House Cow

Senator Isaac Stephenson of Wisconsin plans to send Pauline Wayne, a four year old Holstein, to the White House to replace Mooley the cow. Stephenson cites the Wayne family record and predicts Pauline will yield about 25 to 26 pounds of butter weekly for the Taft household. Pauline will join the White House pasture after Taft returns from Beverly Massachusetts.

Senator Stephenson Mooley Taft White House Mr. Taft Isaac Stephenson Wisconsin Senate Stephenson Kenosha Gertrude Wayne Beverly Mass Pauline Wayne

Air Dome opening June 6 and week of shows

Local notes report the Air Dome opening June 6 with a week of amusements led by the Harvey Stock company. Numerous residents and visitors including Clifton Wayland Limerman and others travel, shop, and visit in the city while vendors advertise stock food and Kodak goods.

Air Dome The Harvey Stock Company

A Beautiful Home Show Decorative Talent Open To View

Last night friends visited the residence of Will G. Stewart and bride to view a newly decorated home. There is no charge to inspect the house which showcases remarkable decorative art and is worth a look for its design and craft.

Will G. Stewart Bride

Court Session Ends March Term In Sigourney

Judge Willecockson of Sigourney arrives to preside as probate matters top a one day session concluding the March term.

Willecockson Sigourney

Monument to Carnegie Erected by Former Partners in Pittsburg

Andrew Carnegie’s former partners including Charles L. Taylor Charles M. Schwab William E. Corey Alexander R. Peacock and Judge J M Reed decide to erect a bronze statue almost twice life size of the steel king. J Matthew Rhinds of New York has the contract and designs the monument to be placed inside the Carnegie Institute entrance costing about 50000 dollars.

Steel King Pittsburg Andrew Carnegie Charles L. Taylor Charles M. Schwab William E. Corey Alexander R. Peacock J. M. Reed Carnegie Institute J. Matthew Rhinds New York Carnegie Mr. Carnegie America

New Use for Postcards Aids Geography for Children

Mrs. Frank O. Lowden wife of Illinois congressman finds postcard scrapbooks teach geography. Children arrange cards by country and write histories beside each, gaining mental training and geographic facts. Finished scrapbooks are shared with hospitals and crippled children homes.

Frank O. Lowden Congress Ilinois Lowden

Lemonade For Longevity From Boston Man

Edward J. Goldsmith of Boston credits lemonade for his long life and health at ninety eight. He drinks several glasses daily and avoids stronger drinks. He met President Taft at Beverly last summer, who predicted he might live to 110.

Edward J. Goldsmith Boston Mr. Goldsmith Taft Beverly Mass

Death of Ex Governor Mickey Remains in Community Memory

News arrives of the death of ex governor John H. Mickey of Oceola at age sixty. He was a former Nebraska governor for two years and a veteran. Local connections note his health decline followed heavy duties and public service.

Col Nicola Ida Hardinan John H. Mickey Oceola Mickey Man Easley Our Chautaqua Nebraska

Card of Thanks for M G Campbell

The Campbell family thanks friends and neighbors for their kindness during the death of husband and father M G Campbell.

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