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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1900
Page
3
Riverside March 13 Special M Thoman an old respected citizen died suddenly last Sunday night at home. Mrs Thoman found him dying after a short conversation. Carrie returned home from Iowa City. Eugene Nicola and Henry Hahn were elected school directors with few candidates. Roy Bsley quit school to seek medical care in Washington.
Last night at T B Brown's East Madison Street residence a simple wedding joined Miss Sylvia Brown and Mr Charles Meacham of Clay with Rev Robt Gray officiating. About thirty relatives attended and a wedding supper followed. The bride's friends and church circle congratulate the couple as they plan to settle on a farm tomorrow.
The Muscatine district Epworth League convention will be held in Wellman from June 12 to 14. Gardner, president, and Miss Nellie McKinley, secretary, are residents of Wellman, cited as the reason for the choice. F. C. Jones has returned from the S. U. S. hospital, appearing slender but well.
Muddy complexions and nauseating breath are linked to chronic constipation. Karl's Clover Root Tea is advertised as an absolute cure with a fifty year guarantee. Priced 25c and 50c, sold at J. H. Stewart's druggist.
A musical comedy The Air Ship by J M Gaites directed by Marx Reich is slated for Graham in April. The farce features new music and sparkling dancing with The Battle of the Roses performed by a troupe in rich costumes under prism lights. The cast is noted for unusual merit. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Phil Brown on their new daughter and to Mr and Mrs C V Brown on theirs.
Havre guest Miss Mary Smith stayed with friends in the city yesterday. Wayne residents Will and Henry Nicholas were in town on business. Kate Crawford hosted visitors Kate Inez and Fred Carpenter from Keota. Edwin Stewart of St Louis visited his brother agent F E Stewart.
Local brief notes list visitors from Keota Crawfordsville and West Chester, arrivals at hotels and homes, and local trips. Mentions include H Goldner, Ollie Maxwell, J M Stone, Nellie Quinn, Mrs S Bickford, Rev Masson, and J W Hessel tine with details of short visits and errands.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Wm. Orr was held yesterday at ten o'clock from her son Newton's home in Cotter. Rev Masson led the service and it was largely attended. Floral offerings reflected the high esteem of friends. Mr Orr and daughter Margaret had been in Cotter and returned home last evening.
The first issue of the Topeka Capital under Sheldon will be delivered with the Journals tonight. A delivery delay caused by a rush of orders left only twenty-five copies from a doubled original order of fifteen. Subscriptions are prioritized by date, and out of town subscribers will receive the paper without extra charge by tomorrow night.
The Degree of Honor will hold their annual social in their rooms at the Temple Building on Thursday evening March 15. Members urged to attend, and A. O. U. W. members and wives are cordially invited. Mrs. A. Jones of Valley has returned home after visiting her mother Mrs. Dewees, accompanied by her brother Tom.
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