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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1919

Page

3

Curfew Suggested After Late Street-Rover Case In Washington

A traveling man from Davenport intervened in a late night encounter with a girl aged ten to fifteen near a Washington theater. The girl was found later at the Milwaukee station and returned home. Community leaders advocate a strictly enforced curfew to curb such incidents and protect young girls.

Davenport Nichols Washington South Iowa Avenue Nichole South Second Avenue Milwaukee Station Interchurch Committee For

Tip Warner Longtime Washington County Court Bailiff

Tip Warner known as W H in quiet circles marks twenty five years as bailiff in Washington county district court beginning with the January term. A Civil War veteran and father of thirteen, he has served under judges including J Kelley Johnson and C A Dewey and is celebrated for efficiency and affability in the courtroom.

Tip” Warner W. H Washington County Tip Warner A. St. Dewey Charles A. Dewey J. Kelley Johnson A. R. Dewey Ryan, McCoy Byron W. Preston W. G. Clements Scott John F. Talbott K. E. Willcockson Henry Silwold Henry F. Wagner D. W. Hamilton C. A. Dewey Bailiff Warner Ile

Woodlawn Cemetery Lot Owners Requested Special Care

Notice to Woodlawn cemetery lot owners to pay two dollars for special care before Decoration Day and for the rest of the year. Payments should be given to any committee member. Mrs. H. F. Sieck, Mrs. Ab Anderson, Mrs. Will Wilson serve on the committee.

Woodlawn H. F. Sieck Ab Anderson Will Wilson

Interest Grows in New Hotel Project in Washington

A mass meeting at the old Methodist church tomorrow at 7 30 p m aims to gauge community support for a new hotel and form an organizing group to push the project. War material restrictions delayed plans two years ago, but local business leaders now push for a campaign to expand Washington's hotel facilities.

Old Methodist Church

Community group notices and announcements page

Local organizations schedule meetings and events in Glendale area. Various ladies societies, church groups, and the 19th Century club hold meetings at church parlors and homes through Friday and Saturday with prayer meets and devotion leaders listed. A box supper at Glendale school funds war orphans and school programs next Friday night.

Card of Thanks for Kindness and Flowers

We express sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and after the death of our husband and father. Gratitude for floral offerings from Mrs. Ferreol Jordon and Mr. and Mrs. Orm Welch, Mrs. Mary Jaride.

Ferreol Jordon 8Orm Welch Mary Jaridc

Magazine Subscriptions Offer From Authorized Agent

A Chicago area notice invites readers to subscribe to top magazines via clubs or single renewals. Call after 5 30 p m or write in care of Journal to receive a price list. Agent Nita Bel McKeon is listed as the authorized representative.

Nita Bel McKeon

Candy Social At No 1 Franklin School

A candy social and program will be held at No 1 Franklin school on Wednesday evening in April. Ladies are asked to bring boxes. Hosted by teacher Gladys Barr.

Shiloh Cook’s Cafe G. A. R. Hall A. Hunter No. 1 Franklin School Gladys Barr

William Nicholson Dies in Ankeny Iowa

William Nicholson aged citizen of Washington dies at his daughter Mrs Lehr home in Ankeny Iowa. Remains will be brought to Washington for burial arriving tomorrow evening on the Knoxville branch. Funeral services Sunday afternoon conducted by former pastor Rev H K Coats with assistance by Rev Mr Dalton. Further particulars to follow.

William Nicholson Washington Lehr Ankeny Iowa Knoxville 8. K. Coats The Christian Church Dalton

Explosion Hits Echternach Injuring 200, US Soldiers Among

An explosion of gasoline in Echternach G D L caused by an American car filling station fire injured about 200 people including American soldiers. Many were spectators as flames spread from the car to stored gasoline leaving several in serious condition.

Echternach Belgium Brussels

Strikes Shut Down Major Spanish Towns Amid Tense Talks

In Spain on April 3 major cities endure serious strikes halting trade and transportation. British and American clubs pressed Premier Komen to discuss the crisis, while Barcelona reports halt in all trade and rumors of arrests and shootings circulate amid the unrest.

Spain Ciubassles Komen Barcelona

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