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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1912

Page

4

Social Notes Highlight Local Gatherings and Two Weddings

Mrs St M Stinver hosted Pythian circle at her South lows avenue home. Mrs Geo W Stewart hosted a card club gathering at the Stewart shack near the city. Miss Helen Morton and Miss Mildred Morton hosted girlfriends for Dorothy Salter visit from Norfolk Nebr at their southwest Washington home. Mrs T Wickham and Miss Katharine Marbourg plan thimble bee gatherings at Mrs Wickham’s home on Washington Boulevard next week. Miss Myrtie Walther of Davenport and Mr Jesse Anderson of Cambridge Ill married yesterday at Davenport, to be at home in Cambridge after July 16. Missionary society and King’s Daughters hosted a thimble bee at Mrs J T Matthews’s Washington Boulevard home with seventy five guests. Ice cream cake and coffee served. Edith Brinton of Brighton and Leslie Deal of Ottumwa wed last evening at the bride’s Brighton home in a 6 pm ceremony performed by Rev Hardy A Ingham. Bride wore white satin with lace trimmings. A wedding luncheon followed. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Anson Brinton of Brighton and a former Brighton teacher. Groom is Y M C A secretary.

Helen Mildred Morton Washington Dorothy Salter Norfolk Nebr Myrtie Walther Davenport Jesse Anderson Cambridge Illinois Anderson The Missionary Society King’s Daughters Second United Presbyterian Church J. T. Matthews Washington Boulevard Edith Brinton Brighton Leslie Deal Ottumwa Hardy A. Ingham Anson Brinton Antho van Sickle North Second Avenue A.S. Smith Minneapolis

Mother's Friend Promises Help for Expectant Mothers

Pregnant women are urged to prepare their systems before birth to avoid weakened health. The advertisement claims Mother's Friend relieves strain on ligaments, eases breast inflammation, prevents numbness, and supports a quick recovery, enabling healthy postnatal care. It invites readers to request a free book from BRADFIELD REGULATOR CO. Atlanta GA.

Bradfield Regulator CO Atlanta, Ga

Times on American Civil War impact and global power role

The London Times warned that northern aims would restore the Union to make the United States the greatest military power in Christendom. It claimed the U S would overcome Britain and become arbiter of nations in both old and new worlds.

London Times United States Prince Great Britain

Local Society Notes And Church Events

Social announcements include a wedding in Ottumwa with a reception at Winfield home. Various church groups host socials, teas, and bazaars at Grace Hill and other venues, with dates from next Friday to June 25 and June 21. Ladies urged to attend, topics suggested, and refreshment details noted.

Delegates Vote on Deneen Motion and Credentials Review

Roll call on Watsons motion to table Deneens motion to refer contest to credentials committee and bar contested delegates from voting. Totals show varied support across states and territories with multiple party lines and regional votes recorded.

Watson Deneen

Horan Is O Brien Bluffing at Poker Game

Doran says Horan shows poor bluffing by spitting on his hands whenever he shows a face card.

Horan O'Brien Doran

Diet and Health Hints on Stomach Emptying Times

Dr J W Weinstein notes that failure of the stomach to empty within seven hours signals motor insufficiency. He says five hour gaps between meals are common and disrupt digestion, making digestive disorders more likely. Eating at ten and five daily is suggested to prevent issues rather than three meals.

J. W. Weinstein

Obituary of Henry Lovelett of Lone Tree Iowa 1855 1912

Henry Lovelett of Lone Tree Iowa born Washington Iowa July 7 1855 died June 18 1912 aged 57 years 11 months 10 days married to Mary Belle Kephart December 25 1879 four children survived by wife Mary Belle son Lloyd K daughter Nellie Taylor two sisters and four brothers including Lee Pete Charles Albert Frank and Alvin Horsey. He joined the Christian church about 25 years ago and was a devoted husband father and neighbor. Pallbearers were six brothers in law Elmer Robert Frank Charles and John Kephart and James Nicholson.

Ienry Lovelett Lone Tree Iowa Washington Mary Belle Kephart Lloyd K Nellie Taylor Maggie May Lee Pete Waterloo Charles Albert Cedar Rapids Frank Alvin Horsey Christ Christian Church

Campatign to Raise Funds to Go to College

Iowa Falls Iowa June 20 President J F Meer of Ellsworth college opened a campaign to raise 10000 to meet the J H Carleton bequest. The estate must be closed within a year so funds are sought quickly. Father Coffin of Fort Dodge gave 500 toward the needed amount.

Iowa Falls J. FE. Meer Ellsworth College J. H. Carleton Father Coffin Fort Dodge

Balding Proposition Sparks Quiet Banter in Castles in the Air

Grace mocks Percy as he questions a comber-stone in a whimsical exchange about constructing castles in the air using a solitaire. The dialogue centers on playful wordplay and silent tension between the two characters.

Percy Miss Grace Grace

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