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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1925

Page

3

Grecian Held on Booze Charge After Raid Near Kalona

Deputy Sweet and Oscar Ifanev led a booze raid near Kae Jona arresting John Grecian and son Irvine on alleged altered traffic in hooch. Grecian faces manufacturing and possession charges, his son released on 200 bond. no still found but evidence of mash and fifteen gallons of fire water were recovered.

Fred Sweet Oscar Ifanev Kae Jona John Greny Irvine Grecian Hooeh Grecian Kalona Iulish River D.C. Kyle Willi Sweet Mr. Haney

Former Washington Woman Dies in West

The death of Mrs. W. Bardo of Arkansas City Kansas is announced to relatives. Mrs. Bardo had lived in Washington until about thirty years ago then moved to Oklahoma and later to Arkansas City. She was well known here, visited Washington regularly and kept a circle of friends that grew with each return visit.

W. (. Bardo Arkansas City Kansas Washington Horio Mee. E.N. Wright CT. Bartlett R.W. Mason Pennsylvania M. W. Terry Palmyra Ilinois T. J. Bardo Virginia Wrish Emma Wrisht Bardo Oklahoma Bardowis Mack Terry

Rev. S. E. Greer Heard At Covenanter Church

Members of the Covenanter church and friends heard Rev. S. E. Greer now of Philadelphia preach at both Sunday services. The former Washington pastor plans a vacation in Iowa visiting Monticello relatives and local friends. Mrs. Greer is in Denver but will return soon. Greer may preach again before leaving.

Covenanter Church S. E. Greer Greer Philadelphia Washington Mr. Greer Iowa Monticello

Mrs. A. M. Turner Dies After Long Illness at 303 East Van Buren

Mrs. A M Turner aged nearly seventy died Sunday afternoon at her home after a long illness. She was born Ida Ellen Snyder December 27 1855 northwest of Kalona later married A M Turner January 11 1876. Survived by husband and son Cecil Turner, with several siblings and two deceased sisters. Funeral Tuesday 2 30 at Jones McElhinney chapel with Rev John D Kern of the Baptist church officiating. Burial Elm Grove cemetery.

A. M. Turner van Buren Street Ida Ellen Snyder Kalona William Martha (Guinn) Snyder Iinois South Dakota Washington Turner The Baptist Church Bunker's Mills Foster Snyder Wichita Kan Eva Knapp Arlington Texas Anna Rofers Della Creath Jones & McElhinney John D. Kern Elm, Grove Cemetery

Courageous life cut short sparks funeral notice

The subject had not long to live yet faced her fate bravely, and her acquaintances are overcome by the news of her death. The funeral is planned for Wednesday afternoon in Kansas City.

Arkanbe Arkansas City

Local Troopers Leave for Camp from Troop D

Washington's unit of the 118th Cavalry joins other Iowa guardsmen at Camp Dodge near Des Moines for two weeks of camp life. Sixty five men travel from across the state aboard special trains with rostered list including Captain Philip J. Crail and officers, sergeants, corporals, cooks, and privates.

D. Washingtona 118Th Cavalry Des Moines Rock Island Camp Dodge Iowa Guardsmen Artillery Dodge Washington Sigourney Oska- Joosa Philip J. Crail Mirst Alfred KE. Baldrige William D. Young William G. Fidridge Rudolph W. Knottnerus John K. McMullen Mell G. Boileau Neal FE. Jacobs William H. Knottnerus Rodney D. Kephart William H. Hindahl Harry W. Boileau Edward T. Dempsey Charles C. Clark Richard R

Fort Dodge Electric Station Destroyed by Fire

Fire blamed on defective high tension wires destroyed the Fort Dodge Des Moines and Southern railway station and the transformer building in Ankeney this morning. Damage exceeds 40000 dollars leaving the city without electricity or motor power.

Associated Press Ankeney Fort Dodge, Des Moines and

Doo-haunny Family at the Y M C A Tuesday Evening

Homer Brinton of Brighton visited Washington Saturday. The Doo-haunny family joined a YMCA gathering on Tuesday evening and featured a 25 cent event.

Homer Brinton Brighton Washington

Card of Thanks for Chesley and Weekley Families

The Chesley and Weekley families express gratitude to friends who aided them during illness and after the death of F. G. Chesley and are joined by Mrs. Chesley and James Virgil Weekley in sharing thanks to all who supported them.

F. G. Chesley Chesley James Virgil Weekley

Rotary hears high tribute to late W. J. Bryan

Alexio Miller addressed the Rotary club praising William Jennings Bryan citing a 1899 Crete Neb gathering. He recalled hearing Bryan about fifty times and affirmed Bryan’s sincerity despite occasional disagreements. Also reporting on recent travels were Win Smotse and Ralph Thompson.

Rotary Club Alexio Miller W. J. Bryan Mr. Miller Bryan Ehantanana Crete Nebraska Win Smotse Allegheny Mountains Ralph Thompson Rotarians South Iowa Avenue

Mrs R J Fleming Dies After Long Illness

Mrs Ose S Fleming widow of Robert J Fleming former furniture and undertaki ng business on the south side of the square died last night at her home 6526 West Main Street after three years of illness and seven months confined to her room Friends may call 10 to 2 tomorrow before private funeral services Tuesday afternoon at 3 at the Second United Presbyterian Church Burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery She was born in New Wilmington Pa daughter of Rev James Patterson D D and attended Westminster College and Washington Academy She taught music before marriage and later lived in Colorado Springs before returning to Washington She was sister of the late D J Patterson and member of the Second United Presbyterian Church

Willard Wylie Second United Presbyterian Church Woodlawnemetery Pleming New Wilmington James Patterson Westminster College United Presbyterian Washington Academy Robert F. Fleming Eoarly Colorado Springs Fleming

Interest in Haverlick case misleads readers

The Chicago Tribune reported Mrs. Haverlick walking from Chicago to Moline to see her daughter Mary Rose. Investigations show Guthries had taken Mary Rose to Washington Iowa and the child is cared for in Chicago after welfare workers intervened. Mary Rose will return to Chicago soon as the Guthries remain involved in her care.

Chicago Tribune Haverlick Chicago Moline Mary Rose Mra. Densmore Guthrie Guthries Washington Iowa Tribune Guthriest Mary Jean Mrs. Guthrie the Tribune

Two Boys Lose Feet in Separate Ottumwa Accidents

Two 12 year old boys were injured Sunday in Ottumwa Iowa as they attempted to board moving freight trains on the Milwaukee line. Delano Watson was dragged under a freight at about 9 60 o clock and Phillip Davies was injured while hopping a freight around 11 o'clock. Amputations were performed on both victims.

Associated Preasey

Visit Seeks Family Ties Across Kansas City and Wayland

Mrs. David Reth of Wayland hosts a Saturday shopper while George Tt. Shannon of Kansas City visits at the home of his sister, Mrs. Harry McConnell. The brief item notes family connections and a local living arrangement.

David Reth Wayland George Tt. Shannon Kansas City Harry McConnell

Burglary at Weigman Home and city note on sailors initiation

Burglary ripped the Henry Weighman residence on West Third Street with a $5 currency, a $50 watch, and two bold fountain dens stolen while family away. Marshal Edwards nabbed a suspect fleeing. two tramps jailed on suspicion but later likely released with no evidence. Nearby James Casey home also disturbed. a kitchen window pane removed. A ship line crossing initiation described with harsh punishments and rough treatment, including a damaged rib and a sprained leg, as Ward reports from Pago Pago to relatives. Also local guests Ward and Chabal noted in brief hometown items.

Henry Weighman West Third Street Durelara Edwards James Casey Weigman Pago-Pago Ach Australia

Ward Johnson Joins Ancient Order of the Great Deep

Mr and Mrs Walter Johnson report a letter from their son Ward written at sea en route from the Hawaiian islands to Australia with the fleet. Ward now belongs to the Ancient Order of the Deep along with other marines who had joined earlier.

Walter Johnson Ward Hawaiian Islands Australia Order of the Deep

A Smile a Day Evhel-Who Is That Man You Bowed To

Penelope identifies the bowed man as Dobson, a renowned composer. Erhel asks for clarification and learns Dobson is a composer who makes soothing syrup.

Evhel Penelope Dobson Erhel

Family friction over golf and late meals in Reister Creamery

A local note from Reister Creamery recounts a husband defending his evening golfing after supper delays. He objects to being tied to his wife's apron strings, remarking that the game and other things should not be restricted by fixed mealtimes or curfews.

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Inge Rey Sibilers West Nellie Shepard Cecil Turner National Guards Wen Open Arnold B. Jones Raymond Kiesey Kermit A. Payne Earl F. Redlinger Hubert W. Redlinger Frank J. Ryan Dwight Simmerman Haldene E. Williams Paul F. Brock Gilbert C. Bales Robert A. Beenblossom Edgar L. Blick Homer C. Blick Earle Ira J. Carey Emmet N. Davidson Harry J. Donaldson Willard Arthur H. Staton Gerald RR. Stewart Francis J. Wagner Leo C. Wagner Wilbur K E. Warren Henry S. Yoder Harold W. Young H.J. Ward & CO H. J. Ward & CO R. J. Fleming Janistel Outdow Pormets Business Man Mary Rose Haverlick Mrs. Haverlick Warren's Wolf Floral Co Ottumwa Evening Journal Inquire Journal Office Emmons Co Newark New York Baling Jenkins 2Nd Street Jennie Westfall Rt. 3 Keota W. D. Stafford Maytag and Woodrow Rich Maytag Co Reed Barby Carriage Ainsworth, Town Yrarling W. L. Gates Downstair Boyd Lerdo Methodist Church West Second Street Whigman R. R. Noonan Crawfordsville Charles Chabal Ward Johnson of the Great Deep Mrs. Chas, Ragan Lyon Lyon Baking Company W.S. Reister & Sons Eggs and Poultry
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