Mitchell Favored In Court Decision On Farm Contract
Judge Charles A. Dewey ruled for Fred Mitchell ordering specific performance of a contract to buy a 100 acre farm near Crawfideville from Henry Wittricg. Court found the agreement genuine and not tainted by fraud or error. A separate divorce case Stella Moore vs Fred Moore resulted in a divorce decree.
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Charles A. Dewey
Fred Mitchell
Henry Wittricg
Crawfideville
Wittreg
Jude Dewey
Stella Moore
Fred Moore
Son of Mr and Mrs Conner Dies
Kenneth Doyle Conner, son of Kessel Conner and Blanche Busby Conner, died yesterday afternoon at the family home 628 West Main. Born December 18, 1921, he was their only child. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 2 p.m. at the home, with Rev M R Regan of the Baptist church officiating. Burial will follow in Elm Grove cemetery.
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Kenneth Doyle Conner
Kessel Conner
Blanche (Busby) Conner
Conner
West Main Street
Washington Iowa approves pay increases for city officials
An ordinance amends Ordinance 142 setting monthly pay: City Marshal 90 dollars, City Night Marshal 90 dollars, and Street Commissioner 100 dollars, effective April 1 1922, as signed by Mayor A. N. Alberson and City Clerk S. J. Kellogg.
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Washington
Iowa
City OF
A. N. Alberson
Knights of Pythias celebrate 40th anniversary procession
Orton Lodge No. 75 K of P plans a parade on Monday April 10 with report times at 6 15 and formation at 6 15. Grand Chancellor L S Robinson and Grand Keeper Ward Furgeson arrive at 6 48. The program includes a reception banquet and addresses by notable officers and guests, featuring J Burlanek Cedar Rapids Iowa and L B Robinson.
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Orton Lodge No. 75
K. of P
Castle Hall
Milwaukee
Robinson
G. K
Ward Furgeson
John Burlanek
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Mannhardt Brothers Move to Redesigned Shop on Square
Mannhardt Brothers relocate today to the south side square room formerly Orr groceries. The remodeled space offers a drive in entrance from the alley for in shop vehicle inspection and plans to expand automobile accessories. Louck and Company will move into the Mannhardt vacated room.
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Mannhardt Brothers
Orr Grocery
East Second Street
Mannhardts
Louck and Company
Mannhardt
Ainsworth Home Destroyed by Fire
Ainsworth April 8 The home of 8 A Stephens cashier of the Ainsworth bank was destroyed by fire last night and nearly all contents burned. Stephens and children escaped with his wife detained at an Eastern Star meeting. Fire department rendered service but could not save property. Walls stand but ruin, few personal belongings saved. Loss partly insured. An Eastern Star chapter inspection followed at the event.
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Ainsworth
A. Stephens
Ainsworth Bank
Stephens
Shiloh Veterans Join Grand Army Day Observance
Shiloh veterans vote to dissolve their local county group and join the annual Grand Army Day observance to be held around April seventh. Col. D J Palmer elected president and Mrs W W Wilson named secretary. thirty six attend the noon dinner in the G A R rooms served by the Relief Corps.
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Shiloh
Lee
Appomattox
Col
D. J. Palmer
W. W. Wilson
W. B. Bell
Shiloh Veterans Association
Relief Corps
Palmer
Teachers Return from Southeast Iowa Convention
Washington teachers arrived home from the Oskaloosa convention with many reporting a profitable gathering. Supt. W. C. Harding was re-elected district treasurer and Miss Althea Montgomery was chosen as county delegate to the state convention.
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Washington
Oskalocea
W. C. Harding
Althea Montgomery
K of P Parade Scheduled Monday Evening
The city warns residents to watch for a Bicentennial K of P parade Monday evening at about 6.00 p.m. A special band will lead a square encirclement to celebrate the lodge's 40th anniversary. Seven charter members will receive focus as honored citizens. All locals are invited to attend the 6 o'clock parade.
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Bic K. of P
Citizns
Ecommunity
Art lecture shapes club women’s view on interiors
Mrs Grace Wilmot of New York City lectured on interior decoration as art at the Second United Presbyterian church under the Fort nightly club art department. She argued art transcends fashion and sentiment, emphasized functional design, and used colored slides to illustrate decor that blends background walls and distinct floor tones. The talk lasted nearly two hours with strong audience attention.
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Grace Wilmot
New York City
Club Womeen
Second United Presbytrian Church
Wiln T
Art Department
W.A. Cook
Wilmton
Cave
Atyle
Wilmot
Clifford Thorne Studying Senatorial Situation in Washington County
Clifford Thorne from Des Moines visits Washington County to study the senatorial situation with friends. He has not decided yet whether to enter the eoen test and is giving the subject deliberate consideration.
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Clifford Thorne
Des Moines
Washington County
Thorne
Infant Donald Eppel Dies of Pneumonia
Donald Leroy Eppel aged one year one month and one day died Friday at five pm at his parents home 710 East Madison Street. Born March 6 1921 the infant died from pneumonia with a decline since last Tuesday. The parents took the body to Muscatine to the home of Mr Eppel’s father for burial and interment will be Monday at 9 am in St Mary’s cemetery. This was the couple’s only child.
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Donald Leroy Eppel
W. F. Eppel
East
Madison Stre
Of Course He Must Have Been A Gumbler Tale
A man named George, known as a gumbler, frequented a children's place to smoke opium daily. He burst in shouting for a loan, exited with money, and hours later a friend asked after him. The Celestial caretaker tearfully said George is dead.
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George
Chilren
Jos Blouse
Ogantz Nursery seeks Washington hosts for city children's summer visits
Mission M Mehling of Ogantz Nursery Chicago appeals to Washington residents to open their homes to their boys and girls for summer visits. Homes that hosted before praise well trained, eager kids who enrich life with country experiences. The letter asks readers to contact Mrs Waller Peterson to arrange stays and notes the value of kindness and stable homes for developing character.
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Mission M. Mehling
Ogantz Nursery
Chicago
Washington
Walter Peterson
Ogantz
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Washington Concert Band
Washington Lodge
M. EF
F. L. Wilson
A. R
Brookhart
Burianek
Leland
White Shrine
Lyon's Club
Roosevelt
Mannhardt Firm
Walter Williams
W. 8S. Reister & Sons Cash Buyers of
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Eastern Star Inspection
The
Eastern Star
Mra
Atina Israel
Burlington
Colonel Palmer
Samuel Gordon
Crawfordsville
Freeman Chessley
West Chester
A. Hunter
A. J. Knauss
R. G. McChesney
MES. Grach Wilmoot
Donald Eppel
Ore
Evening Journal
Washi
Plumly Music House
Mia
Bert Neely
McConan & Company
Winona
Minn
Kleese Hartman
Wyandotte Ewes
al Cocklin
R. L Red Bas
W. F. Salterberg
Rhode Island
Oscar George
St W
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A. Nebergall
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R. C. Wells
West Chester Mutual
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Smreawhal
Journal Office
Eversharp
Journal
C. O. Davis
Boyd Berdo
W. R. Gamon
Davenport
Poland
China
Briley
A. M
Schmoeller Bros
Namur Bakery
Iowa City
S. Clinton St
Iowa Gas & Eletric Co
Sebe Jones
Siam
Birmingham
Ala
Alsteel Mfg. Co
Battle Creek
Michigan
J. Leonard
Civil Service Examiner
Equitable Bldg
Washington, D. C
John Sexton & Co
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