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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1920

Page

3

Mrs John Bennetier of Brighton Dies After Long Illness

RIGHTON April 22 Mrs John Bennetier of Brighton died this afternoon at 2 o clock after months of suffering in frail health this winter She was born Lia Trebel in Seul ny and came to America with her parents early settlers in Iowa She married John Bennetier and they had twelve children eight survive including Mrs John C White and Mrs Rob Shaffer of Brighton and Mrs Will Crawford and Mrs Fred Newhart of Talleyrand Funeral services Friday at 10 o clock conducted by Rev Cook burial in Valley cemetery

John Felier Lia Trebel Seul Ny America Iowa John Bennetier John C. White Rob Shaffer Brighton Will Crawford Fred Newhart Talleyrand Chas. Sleeth Peoria Louis Kleinsmith Keota Frank Cawker City Kan George B John Bereitier Mrs. Namur Des Moines Berietier

Man sues Chicago Great Western for 75000 in Iowa federal court

Port Dodge cloak shop former owner J M Mendelson filed a federal suit claiming $75,000 in damages from the Chicago Great Western Railroad after an on train injury near Lohrville on June 9 1919. He seeks compensation for injuries suffered while riding a west bound train as he traveled toward Omaha with his brother. The case will be called next week in Omaha.

Surance Associs Great Western Iowa Falls Lohrville J. M. Mendelson Port Dodge Chicago Great Western Railroad Mendelson Omaha Lanesboro Somers Mewielson Meldenson

Marriages Highlight Crawfordsville Correspondent Notes

Yesterday evening two weddings were held in the region. Violet Snyder and Lyle Duncan wed at the Wilson home with Rev. William Bowers officiating. The couple plans to farm near Columbus Junction. A school gathering at Highland Center featured baskets and a marshmallow roast for pupils. Sadie Davis and Ada Davis joined in a double ring ceremony at the Davids home with Rev. W. S. Cov ert officiating. Sadie and Ada, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Davis, are cherished locally. Sadie teaches and Ada is a painter. The couples, Granville Love and Blake Spencer, head to Oregon and Ainsworth respectively.

Violet Snyder Letts Lyle B. Duncan Columbus Junction William Bowers Frank L. Wilson Ira F. Snyder Charles L. Duncan A. Fe. Davids Crawfordaville Oelock Covert Sadie Davis Granville Love Ada Davis Blake Spencer Sadie Georgette Ada Davis Mt. Pleasant Des Moines Ainsworth Love Oregon Spencer Crawfordsville

Chambers Cloth Shop Ad Reimagined To Attract Shoppers

Poem-like note details a plan to rewrite Chambers ad from the Journal into a rhyming version. It mentions completing new windows, inviting McElhinney to visit and absorb ideas, and letting workmen finish the display. The piece promotes The House of Nifty Styles and Chambers Cloth Shop and emphasizes curb appeal to draw in customers.

Chambers Ad Journal McElhinney Chambers Cloth Shop

Methodist and church group meetings announced

Announcements list rehearsals and social events for church and community groups. Includes junior and intermediate choirs, boys and girls, the Sens day school orchestra, Knights Templar initiation, Baptist choir rehearsal, W W G girls gathering, Yeoman meeting, and a Fortnightly music department meeting with officer elections.

Sens Day School Methodist Church

New Metal Lubricant from Chicago Bearings Edge Mechanical Circles

Chicago inventors J M Martin H C Schultz and William H Downs of Ravenswood Brass foundry introduce 60 40 bearing metal a self lubricating alloy blending lead copper and five secret chemicals. Tests at Thompson laboratories and Smallbone show oil savings and durable performance prompting plans for a 300000 square foot plant as demand grows. Emil Kortum joins the firm as partner amid broad industry interest.

Emil Kortum Martin Thompson Laboratories Argyle Avenue Smallbone Manufacturing Company Berteau Avenue American Car Foundry Company United States Canada Bureau of Standards Washington Armour Institute Chicago Chemical Works Melrose Ravenswood Avenues

Iowa State College Summer Session to Aid Veterans and Teachers

Iowa State College will open its summer school on June 12 with two sessions through August 26. About 1000 students are expected, offering over 300 courses taught by permanent faculty. Special emphasis covers training for vocational teachers and returning soldiers, plus rural life and vocational education conferences led by Dr. C A Prosser.

Ames Iowa State College G. M. Wilson Wilson C. A. Prosser Dunwoody Institute Minneapolis Prosser

Cork elects Sinn Fein leader as new lord mayor

Cork has elected another Sinn Fein leader to serve as lord mayor, succeeding the previous incumbent who was recently assassinated.

Cork Sinn Fein

Grinnell Census Shows Modest Population Gain

Grinnell census figures list a population of 5 362, up 326 from 1910 for a 6 percent gain. Non resident college students are not counted, though they add several hundred to the year round total.

Grinnell

Kendall proposes public expense accounts for campaign

Marshalltown Times-Republican notes Nate Kendall calls for publishing his campaign expense account on May 1 and again in January through state press. He criticizes excessive campaign spending and says governors should not be bought. The proposal aims to inform voters before the Republican nominating race.

Nate Kendall Jane Waterloo Govenor Kendall Willy of Ap Marshalltown

Cherain's Tablets Heal Stomach Troubles Ad

Battle Michigan reader John R Barker reports relief from heartburn indigestion and constipation after using Cherain's Tablets. Lemmon's Pharmacy advertises the remedy to readers with similar complaints.

John RR. Barker Battle , Mich Cherlain Lemmon Advt

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