15 May 1896
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1896
Page
1
Report of the marriage ceremony at the bride's mother home in South-West Washington with Rev Thorne officiating. The couple, after congratulations from family and eight friends, left for Riverside to begin their life together.
In Peoria on Monday Iral La Motte signed a five year contract to manage actor Clay Clement. Five top managers sought Clement. La Motte wins the deal and plans a New York production of The Old Dominion. Clement is booked at Hooley's Theatre October 19 as Mathias in The Hells with a New York debut planned for September.
Yesterday evening the O. Y. PoC U of the First United Presbyterian church held a literary social at the Montgomery home on East Washington. The program featured Lew Dawson on piano, Miss Villa Lackey with a unique paper, and a male quartet from Academy with John Springer Chas Strain Dell Montgomery and Edward Richer.
In a windy squall near the southeast corner J SPF Was walks to the square whistling. A strange umbrella cyclone lofts him briefly, causing alarm among five passing women and local workers. The umbrella fails and back to earth he lands with his hat ruined. the tale ends with Mr F recalling the comic episode and the pricey misfortune.
Thomas Essley aged about 35 died at his brother N. Essley’s residence near Coppock from consumption. Funeral set for 10 am tomorrow at Coppock Christian church with Rev. Clifford Stewart. Also reports Washington Red and Gun club season opener using class shooting. results list members by class and scores. Fleming promotes the Great Acme Hygienic Couch with exclusive sale by R J Fleming.
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