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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1912
Page
5
Rothschilds promotes ready to wear and outing flannel with sales and new shirts for women. Numerous short notices cover residents including Mrs C F Rathmel, Miss Alberte Chalupa, Mrs J H Minner, and others traveling to visit relatives or attend events. Local births and illnesses noted with families traveling to see kin and a wedding in the week.
A witty exchange highlights marital dynamics as the wife notes her husband reads in quiet moments. The remark suggests he uses reading as a distraction during meaningful conversations.
The Moreaus, well known here, wed without a trip and will host friends at 816 East Ninth Street after October 15. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Morean and son Richard of Minneapolis. A reception and open house followed, with thirty eight relatives and close friends attending.
A narrator notes a man squandered talent and missed chances for success. Miss Cayenne agrees he has a talent for turning defeat into victory, a paradoxical positive genius in misfortune.
W A Chilcote conducted a successful dairy cow sale on Tuesday with strong demand. Cattle averaged $75 and higher, the top ten averaging $81.15, a 5 month old heifer calf selling for $40.25, Col D F Macon served as auctioneer, and Chilcote praised the results.
Petition filed by Samuel Anderson D H Miller and Frank Stewart referees in a partition suit against Elizabeth Ashby et al. notices sale of estate realty in Washington County Iowa and proceeds due one ninth to Charles Ashby unknown wife to reinvest per Iowa law. If no defense by November 4 1912 default will be entered.
Yesterday at 9 30 in the morning at St Marys Church Miss Celeste Critz wed Mr Clare Capps. High mass was led by Rev Father Guinan with many friends present. The couple will reside in Oelwein after a wedding trip and plan to be at home by October 20. A clipping reports Hazel Ward and Harland Morean marriage in Oklahoma City with a home ceremony and a four course supper following.
Announcements note a special meeting of Washington lodge No 26 A F & A M Thursday evening October 3 at 7 oclock sharp with third degree work and extra interest promised. Charlies A Dewey W M signs the notice.
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