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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1906

Page

5

Muscatine Beats Washington 23 6 In Rain Narrowed Play

Thanksgiving clash at Muscatine saw the home team win 23 to 6 as rain flooded the diamond and sidelined several Muscatine players. Beal and Ferguson scored for Muscatine while McWilliams added goals. Washington managed a pair of touchdowns early but could not score after halftime.

Muscatine Y M. ©. A. S Washington Independent Muscatine Washington South Glen Beal McWilliams Ferguson K. E Shraderff Irwin R. G Abdill Fall L. G Manatee L. T Biggs L E Bailey Q. B R. H Beal L. H McClellan F B Aeuscatine R. E Warner It T O. Brandt B. Brand Hahe Broderick L. E. Williamson Jayes L. H. Schenck R. H Richars D. Asthalter

Two Local Weddings Celebrate Joyful Uniones

Amy Ellen Bickford and Samuel J. McKee wed at home with forty guests in South avenue B. Rev. W. R. Sawhill officiated. a three course dinner followed. The couple will reside in South Chicago after December 1. Hattie Scranton and Charles Hulburt Darbyshire married at 726 East Second Street with about thirty five guests and a silver bake dish gift from the B E O club. A reception followed in South Iowa avenue with fifty guests. The narratives emphasize families, community ties, and future housekeeping plans in Chicago.

Mr. McKee Thomas McKee Chicago Buffalo Ave Ed McCaulley East Second Street Hattie Scranton Charles Hulburt Darbyshire Elias Handy Methodist Church McGaulley McCaulley Darbyshire Elizabeth Darbyshire South Iown Avenue Joseph Scranton Muscatine Carrie Rowan Ainsworth Jake Oxley Marion Iowa South Iowa Avenue

Marriage of Miss Pauline Leesman and Mr Guy Evans

Wednesday evening at Rev K Michels home the marriage of Pauline Leesman to Guy Evans occurred. After the ceremony the couple, with Miss Mable Age and Mr Caude Bain, attended a supper at the groom's mother’s home. The bride, living in the city for three years, is popular and the groom works at Knottnerus bowling alley.

K. Michels Pauline Leesman Guy Evans Mableage Caude Bain Groum Knottnerus

Wedding Ties Nicola Family in Weis Manor Ceremony

Yesterday at high noon at the home of S. M. Nicola near Weis man the wedding of his daughter Maud to B. F. N. Bendt son of Chicago was held with Elder H. Nicola officiating.

S. M. Nicola Weisman Maud B. F. N. Bendtson Chicago H. Nicola

Popular sheet music sale at Caner Music Co

Two copies for 25 cents or 15 cents a copy. sale advertised by Caner Music Co with Saturday interval.

Caner Music Co

Anderson Reeves Tie The Knot In City Home

Mr Charles Anderson son of Levi Anderson and Miss Maud Reeves daughter of Mr and Mrs Will Reeves were married last evening at the residence of Rev and Mrs Coates in this city Reverend Coates presiding. The couple will reside at once on the Levi Anderson homestead. Many friends extend best wishes.

Charles Anderson Levi Anderson Maud Reeves Will Reeves Kk. Coates Coates

Statler and Gay Wedding at West Chester Parsonage

George Statler and Bertha M. Gay wed at the U P O parsonage in West Chester on Wednesday evening November 28. The couple is from the Statler and Gay families long known in the county. A Thanksgiving Day reception at S K Statler home followed with a large gathering. They plan to start housekeeping on one of the S K Statler farms with community best wishes.

West Chester George Statler Bertha M. Gay S. K. Statler Statler Adam Gay 8. K. Statler

Miss Natchie Laughead Hosts West Washington Evening

Miss Natchie Laughead welcomed friends to her west Washington home for an evening of amusing games followed by elegant refreshments.

Miss Wolfe Hosts Evening Home Entertainment

Miss Minnie Wolfe entertained last evening at her home in northwest Washington. Fortune telling and other games were main features of the evening. Delightful refreshments were served.

Minnie Wolfe Washington

Elegant dinner at Clay Humston home near Verdi

About thirty guests were entertained yesterday at the Clay Humston home near Verdi. At 12 o'clock an elegant dinner was served. In the afternoon guests enjoyed phonograph music. Mrs. Frank McElroy and daughter Byrdie and Miss Mae Humston attended.

Clay Humston Verdi O’elck Frank McElroy Byrdie Mae Humston

Entertaining Telephone Operators at Miss McClean Home

Wednesday evening a spread at Miss Bessie McClean's South avenue B home honored Mr. and Mrs. McNally who depart soon and Mr. Hatfield the new electrician filling McNally's post. Music, both vocal and instrumental, followed an elegant repast.

Bessie McClean South Avenue B

Moon-Durian Wedding Near Wellman

Mae B Moon and Fred B Durian wed at the Moon home near Wellman in front of about fifty guests with Rev J A Boatman officiating. A wedding dinner followed prepared by Mae Brookhart and Hope Ott. Mrs Durian is the Moons daughter and a teacher. the groom is a prosperous farmer and they will set up housekeeping on the Moon farm.

E. J. Moon Wellman Mae B Fred B. Durian J. A. Boatman Mae Brookhart Hope Ott

Miss Violet Jones Hosts Fairfield and Richland Friends

Miss Violet Jones entertained several friends on Wednesday evening in honor of Misses Daisy Wallick of Fairfield and Lillian Stewart of Richland. Guests enjoyed instrumental and vocal music with several songs by Miss Wallick eliciting praise.

Violet Jones Daisy Wallick Fairfield Lillian Stewart Richland Miss Wallick

Miss Lydia Richer Hosts Eighteen Friends in Honor

Miss Lydia Richer entertained about eighteen friends yesterday in honor of Miss Bessie Jones.

Lydia Richer Bessie Jones

Discount Sale On Furs And Children's Cloaks

Offers a twenty percent reduction on all furs and a twenty five percent discount on all children’s cloaks for ages six to fourteen. Limited time event at the store to clear stock.

Ladies Depart for New Homes in Burlington and Oakland

A morning departure for her new home in Burlington and Miss Gertrude Allen heading to Oakland Cal. Guests enjoyed afternoon games and a dainty luncheon. Each attendee received a turkey filled with candy as a souvenir.

Burlington Gertrude Allen Oakland Oalif

Missionary society to meet at Mrs Stewart home

The Ladies Missionary Society of the Second United Presbyterian Church will meet with Mrs J H Stewart on Saturday December 1 at 2 pm. The Longfellow section of the Fortnightly Club will gather with Miss Gertrude Kendal Saturday evening instead of Monday.

Ladies’ Missionary Society of the Second U Longfellow Gertrude Kendal

Thanksgiving gathering at Adam Libe home

About twenty five relatives and friends were entertained at the Adam Libe home six miles southwest of the city yesterday. A Thanksgiving dinner was served in three courses and the day was spent in a most enjoyable manner.

Adam Libe

Fraternal Aid to Host Box Supper in Workman Hall

The Fraternal Aid association invites the public to a box supper at Workman hall on Saturday evening December 1. A pleasant program is planned and attendees are urged to bring their own boxes for an enjoyable community gathering.

Fraternal Aid Association Workman Hall

Dance at Commercial Club Welcomes Twenty-Five Couples

About twenty five couples enjoyed a dance last evening at the Commercial Club. Excellent music was furnished by the Ottumwa orchestra. After the dance an elegant turkey dinner was served in the club parlors. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith of Richland Miss H anna Kieher of Milwaukee Alex Lytle of Morgan Park Boyd Berdo of Ames Pearl Gardner of Newton Clarence Merdink Clarence Schmidt and Mr. Keiser of Muscatine.

Commercial Club Ottumwa Fred Smith Richland Hanna Kieher Milwaukee Alex Lytle Morgan Park Boyd Berdo Ames Pearl Gardner Newton Clarence Merdink Clarence Schmidt Mr. Keiser Muscatine

Vienna music sale and local visits headline

The notice highlights Caner's music store offering popular sheet music at 10 cent and 15 cent prices with two for 26 cents. Local residents Miss Lillian Orris returns from Glenwood for a short visit, and Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Welch of Juincy Illinois visit the F. I. Parrish home. Karl Pringle and wife from Richland arrive for a visit with Calvin Bray. A second hand cooking range is offered cheap for immediate sale.

Caner’s Lillian Orris Glenwood Mrs. J. M. Welch Juincy, Ill F. I. Parrish Karl Pringle Richland Milwaukee Calvin Bray Caner Music Co

Modern Woodmen Gather For Neighbor Burroughs Funeral

Modern Woodmen are requested to meet in Woodman hall tomorrow at 1 o clock to attend the funeral of neighbor David Burroughs.

Woodman Hall David Burroughs

Real Havana for Five Cents Fire in Washington Cigar Trade

J E Lemmon, a top Washington cigar dealer, learns a 5c Havana tiller cigar is sold locally. He tests Wadsworth Bros Chicos with 1,000 boxes and finds the sample popular. Buyers of 10 to 15 cent cigars switch to the Chicos, praising the smoke as good and satisfactory with a clear banana aroma.

J. E. Lemmon Washington Wadsworth Bros

Lincoln Steffens Tickets On Sale At Columbia Harmacy

Tickets for Lincoln Steffens will be available at the Columbia harmacy Saturday morning December 1. Reserve seats early to ensure a cod one.

Lincoln Steffens Columbia Harmacy

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