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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1919
Page
7
Grandmother Eidemiller Dies at Late Home
NIRA report notes the death of Grandmother Eidemiller at her home between Wellman and Nira Friday evening. She leaves two children William and Mrs John Green, plus four landchildren and four great grandchildren. Mel Augustine escorted Will Curl to Os City to view war exhibits. A Grand View school house meeting discussed electric lights for farmers. Mrs Hanley visited Iowa City. Mrs E Romine remains ill in town. Lloyd Bull has landed in the states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nira
Eidemiller Jed
Wellman
Willam
Ohn Green
Mel Augustine
Will Curl
Os City
Grand Iew
Armers
Hanley
Romine
Lloyd Bull
Wellman Hearsay and Local News Highlights
April reports from Wellman Iowa cover social visits, health updates, and school matters. Notable items include track meet invitation for Wellman high school, various kinship and travel notes, and a fire and accident at the Durian home with injuries to four women and minor property damage. Local officials and teachers are mentioned along with community activities and upcoming events.
Working Woman Endorses Vinel For Strength
Mrs Thomas Ellis testifies Vinel builds strength for weak rundown overworked people on her farm in New Jersey. The ad argues Vinel is a constitutional remedy with printed ingredients, sold by Sherman Bros and druggists with a money back guarantee for Saxos Salve as a pimples helper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jrolmdel
N. J
Vinel
Thomas Ellis
Sherman Bros
Adyt
Delegates and visiting kin noted in Muscatine brief
Muscatine reports a delegate to the W M Hewitte Karr sale. A box social was held at South Hollow Thursday night. Mr and Mrs J S Kabaker enjoy a visit from their son Herman of Chicago who attends school there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
W. M
Hewitte Karr
South Hollow
Kabaker
Herman
Chicago
Ainsworth Memorial Breaths of War Return Home
Stanley Richards arrived home from Des Moines after discharge from overseas service. J B Spencer and wife left for Canton Alabama due to death in the Spencer family. Memorial services for James H. Thoma were held at the M E church with Rev. Field. Soldier boys marched from Masonic hall to the church on a rainy day. Attending were W L Strain and wife Keota H E Ratenold and wife Letts W H Ross and wife Letts. Miss Gertrude Thoma Iowa City is visiting home. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Walker returned from Tennessee where they spent the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Stanley Richards
Des Moines
J. B. Spencer
Canton
Spencer
M. E
C. A. Field
James H. Thoma
Clyde Walker
Tenn
Walker
Alice Richards
Route Seven News Roundup from April 26
Co A Brook rode as a Monmouth passenger Friday. Mr and Mrs Simmering spent Sunday with their son John and family. Edith Nethergall Vera Chadwick and Mildred Mauthe attended a box supper at Grey school. Chas McKays and Will Longers visited the Misses Cora and Mable Hopping Sunday. Clair Simmering is sick. Frank Snider family at Ed Millers Sunday. Mrs Riley Miller visited with daughter Mrs Chas Schiebel Wednesday. Alma Leeper visited relatives in Brighton. Ed Miller visited in Brighton Monday. Howard Swick did papering for Will Longer. J F W club to meet with Mrs Dessie Like the Sunday of May instead of the 12th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Roy Duran
Kalona Funay
J. G. White
Vkr- FE Hagist
George Stouter
Dr. Bereton
Jim Lewis
Iowa City
Jim Handley
Kiowa City
Hary Durian
Bude
Ft. Dodge
Ft. Dodge, Visit Mr. Durian
Amy Folger
Roy Carr
Promise Ity
Dave Carr
Minn
Lessie Carr
France
Frank Melecker
Davenport O. BK
Frank Vorel
Piltburg
William
Austria
Prague
Lewis
Wiliam
Ilothurg
Mose Roup
Kana
Mt. Vernon
Dave White
Washington
Willie Emde
J. M. Findley
William Tricter
Kalona
Baker
Babbit
Lone Tree
Joe Fisher
Floyd Shachner
Prof
Prentice
Lone Tree High School
Albert Longwell
Allen Street
Longwell
Chas. Shaffer
A. Brook
Monmouth
Ill
Mrs. Simmering
John
Edith Nethergall
Vera Chadwick
Mildred Mauthe
Bessie Nyall
Grey School
Chas. McKay
Will Longer
Cora
Mable
Little Clair Simmering
Frank Snider
Ed Miller
Riley Miller
Chas. Schiebel
John Libe
Frank Mayhew
Alma Leeper
Brighton
Howard Swick
Dessie
Memorial Service for James H. Thoma at Ainsworth
The April 27 1919 memorial service in the Methodist church honored James H Thoma who died in France October 4 1918 at age 22. Lt Fred W Peterson led township soldiers as escort. Rev C E B Field delivered a sermon on Christ's words about laying down life for friends. An obituary recalls his brave service from April 1917 enlistment through battle in Chateau Thierry and front bay fighting observations. The service noted the flag at half mast and gratitude for his role in freeing democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Thoma
Helen Snelson
Messrs
Fred W. Peterson
C. E B. Field
Christ
Jack’’ Thoma
Ainsworth
Geo. W
Alice M. Thoma
Town
Somepy
France
Altho
Ber
New York
Chateau Thierry
Swisher
Jack
Fred Moore
Jay Evans
Gertrude
Orville
Italy Bluffing, Says Vienna Peace Conference
Vienna reports elation at Italy's withdrawal from the peace conference with Premier Orlando blamed for bluffing to appease Italian interventionists. The Neue Freie Presse notes Italy cannot withdraw and cites U S aid, while Wilson’s stance on right and justice is praised amid Czech and Tyrol tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Neue Freie Presse
Orlando
Italy
Bohemia
Tyrol
Want Column Clues Point to Local Listings
A note directs readers to the want column for likely local notices and advertisements. The brief hints at prices items and opportunities available in the community market through the listings column.
Governor Yager censured by Porto Rican senate
Gov Yager faces a censure vote in the Porto Rican senate over his criticism of the legislature. He accused lawmakers of lacking experience in handling government affairs and faulted the two month recess instead of adjourning sine die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan
Porto Rico
Yager
Senate
Largest merger of fruit interests formed in Wenatchee
Hundreds of acres in Wenatchee valley apple orchards will be part of the largest merger of fruit interests ever formed. The American Fruit Growers, Inc. is a Delaware corporation planning to take over and operate orchards valued at 190 million across Pennsylvania New York West Virginia Florida California and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenatchee, Wash
Wenatchee Valley
Anertcan Fruit Growers, Inc
Delaware
Pennsylvania
New York
West Virginia
Florida
California
Washington
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Garwin
Chas. Auvithouse
Lawton Karr
J. G. Wherle
Henry Ford
Chas
Jean Glider
Kaiona
Sophia Wherle
Parnell
Albert Glider
Libby Bottomfield
Bert Steinger
Keswick
Harry Jones
North English
J. C. Ross
Millersburg
Wellman Hospital
Fritz
Durian
O'Flaherty
Jim Bidwell
Weber
Mont
John Wilson
Otto Mueller
Blairtown
Bunker Hill
Elmer Yoder
Jack Frost
Elmer Long
Glen Bacher
Roy Jordan
English
Harry Wade
Huffman
Emde
Lou Huffman
Gardner
Jack Thoma
Vanity Fair
Washington, Iowa
Gov. Yager
Porto Rican Senate
BIG Fruit Interests
Jc Report
Lee Brow
Il Company
Indiana
Standard Oil Company
Ulk
St. Michigan Ave
Formu
Brassieres
Saab
W. B. Forma Brassieres
W. B
W. B. Reduso
Wencarten Bros., Inc
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