20 Mar 1895
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1895
Page
1
A customer reports their linen shipment arrived damaged and soiled with dirt marks on ends and mid sections. The seller notes a thorough wash will remove the dirt and intends to offer the items for sale as cleaned goods.
In Washington court Patience Stewart won 50 damages for an alley opening across her land after a late jury verdict raised it to 55. The city bears costs. Cynthia Davidson won a divorce from John Davidson with custody and 500 alimony, cruelty cited. Several cases, garnishments, and a proposed receiver were also noted. Judge McCoy praised by local bar.
Last evening at the bride’s parents’ home Mr Will Law and Miss Dora Bell were married at 6 o’clock with Rev A L Davidson performing the ceremony. A long dining table displayed pink and dark red roses as guests enjoyed a formal supper. The couple will reside in the Mrs Lyte Hott house and plan a visit to Bloomfield next week.
Bargain sale listing shows discounts on fabrics including large line of plaids at 250 yards and Velveteen Skirt Binding priced per yard. Reads like a mid century textile catalog note with scattered measurements.
Local note references NORTH SIDE SQUARE offering implied savings mindset.
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