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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1908

Page

8

Musicale Honoring Mrs Mabel Dewey Brooking in Pueblo

IN SOCIETY C A Dewey and Mrs A R Dewey entertained last evening at a musicale honoring Mrs Mabel Dewey Brooking of Pueblo Colorado. Miss Eagle pianist Miss Laffer reader and Mrs Brooking vocalist gave a program with hearty applause and encores. The event included a social hour, reflections on music, and a humorous reading by Miss Laffer followed by two encores. Refreshments were served and guests mingled. The article also recounts a church social and community fish trip later that day with multiple local participants and a prizeless excursion.

C. A. Dewey A. R. Dewey Mabel Dewey Brooking Pueblo Colorado Miss Eagle Laffer Brooking Weber Miss Laffer Ben King Horn

Journal Boys Picnic and 25th Wedding Anniversary Observed

Social notes recount The Journal boys picnic held yesterday morning with nine participants after two absences. They traveled at dawn toward Brighton with lunch, pop, and fishing gear. Later, over one hundred and sixty guests joined Mr James M Wilson and Miss Kate Denny at West Washington Street to celebrate their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with photos from twenty five years ago and a fond reflection on their happiness and youth. The couple wed twenty five years ago at the Denny residence with Rev J D White and Rev C L Stafford officiating.

Cora Teeter Mildred Stewart Ruth Wilson Glenn Stewart Nellie Wilson Louise Wilson Cora Teller Edna Jessie Klein Alma McCaulley Mmes Frank Wilson Charles Stewart Journal Guy Knauss Barclay Miller Elliot Grayson Roy Garard Homer Freding Frank Eldridge Harold Ross Ray Keyes Dale Denison Virgil Smith Cloyce Anderson Brighton Jas. M. Wilson West Washington Street James M. Wilson Kate Denny J. M. Denny Mr. Wilson

Golden Rule Circle Meeting Set at Mrs Clapper’s Home

The Golden Rule circle of the Second United Presbyterian church will hold a called meeting this evening at 7 30 at Mrs Clapper’s residence.

Golden Rule Second United Presbyterian Church

Social Evening at Caldwell Home Honors McKee Family

A Thursday gathering at the Charles Caldwell residence southeast of Washington honored Mrs. S. S. McKee and her daughters Mabel and Edna, visiting locals for a month. About sixty friends enjoyed music, games, and refreshments until midnight as the visitors regretted leaving such welcoming hosts. Florence Parrish hosted the Kooking Klub on East Washington Street with guests in old fashioned costumes and light refreshments.

Charles Caldwell Washington Florence Parrish Kooking Klub East Washington Street

Notice of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation

Notice states The Geo H Paul Company of Washington Iowa held a special meeting August 1 1908 to amend its articles under Iowa law. Article 1 increases capital stock to 300000 with 75000 preferred and 225000 common stock at 100 per share. Existing 25000 preferred stock keeps dividends with option to extend redemption by two years but with reduced rights during extension.

Geo. H. Paul Company A. D George H. Paul George H. Paul Company Washington Iowa

Court Business Quiet in Local Court

There was little doing in court today but the real grind will begin next week when the trial jury reports for duty.

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