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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1919

Page

3

Mrs J M Wilson Dies in Rochester Minn

Mrs Kate Wilson wife of J M Wilson of Wilson Heating company died last night in Mayo hospital Rochester after two operations and a planned third. Prominent in Methodist church women's groups and clubs including Muscatine district home missionary society Fortnightly club P E F C. Funeral arrangements pending with obituary to follow.

J. M. Wilson Rochester Minn Kate Wilson Wilson Heating Company Mayo Hospital Wilson Muscatine Columbus Junction

County Churches of Christ Convention Set at 50 Washington

The county convention of the Churches of Christ meets at the Christian church with sessions Thursday night and Friday all day and evening. planners originally aimed for Nichols Iowa but settled on 50 Washington as the fallback venue due to a scheduling conflict with a chautauqua. Public access is open though local turnout may be limited.

The Churches of Christ Christian Church Nichols Iowa Washington

Four-Year Endorsement of Chamberlains Colic Remedy

A hotel man in Dupuyer Montana extols Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for powerful results four years ago. He says he has since recommended it to friends and notes Lemmon's Pharmacy and druggists everywhere as sellers.

Chamberlain F. H. Dear Dupuyer, Mont

Death Notice of H A McConnaughey

H A McConnaughey, 38, longtime Pittsburgh Y M C A leader born near Washington Iowa, died in Youngstown Ohio after an operation. He served in Y M C A roles in Russia and Pittsburgh, organized immigrant branches, and recently worked as immigration secretary in Youngstown. He leaves a wife two daughters and a son.

MecConnaughey John T. McConnaughey Lusetta (Mills) McConnaughey Grace China Ralph Iowa Youngstown H. A. McConnaughey Pittsburgh Benzonia Mich McConnaughey Europe Russia East Liberty Washington

Palmer couple from Mission Texas visiting relatives

Mr and Mrs D J Palmer from Mission Texas are visiting relatives and friends for about ten days. Mr Palmer known as Coze will stay ten days while Mrs Palmer continues her visit after years living in the Rio Grande Valley.

D. J. Palmer Mission Texas Mr. Palmer Coze Mrs. Palmer Rio Grande Valley

Chautauqua 410 Open Tonight With High Hopes

Opening day reports strong interest as hundreds buy season tickets and tents fill the grounds. Dr J A Glendinning to give invocation, Dr J M Wishart to speak, Schumann Quintet to perform.

J. A. Glendinning J. M. Wishart Chautauqua Association

Irving Wolf Visits Chicago Before Camp Grant Return

Irving Wolf on furlough visited relatives in Chicago, traveling with his uncles James A and Frank T Wolf and aunts Mrs Beliel and Mrs Waldschmidt before returning to Camp Grant Illinois.

Irving Wolf James Frank T. Wolf Beliel

West Chester Man Anson G Leet Dies at 75

Anson G Leet a longtime West Chester resident died at his home around nine this morning aged 75 His funeral is expected Thursday with interment in West Chester He was born February 10 1844 in Chautauqua New York and served in the Civil War He operated the Chester cheese factory and is survived by children Lucy Willard and Walter Leet all in the West Chester area Two wives Annetta Thompson 1869 and Biby Spring 1912 preceded him in death with Biby dying two years earlier He left behind brothers and sisters in New York state and was regarded as a leading citizen of his community.

Anson G. Leet West Chester Mr. Leet Chautauqua N. Y William and Eliza (Strong) Leet George Edward Leet Mary Leet Eliza Blanchard New York State Annetta B Thompson Washington County Biby Spring Lucy Willard Walter Leet Leet

Wishart Accepts Presidency of Wooster College

The Rev Dr Charles Frederick Wishart announced to his Second Presbyterian Church congregation in Chicago that he will accept the presidency of Wooster College in Ohio. The board of trustees, led by Dr John Timothy Stone, urged his candidacy to succeed Dr J Campbell White after his spring resignation. Wishart had been hesitant to leave his parish but signaled early fall assumption of duties and has long led the Presbyterian church's general education board.

Chicago Charles Frederick Wishart Second Presbyterian Church Wooster College Wooster John Timothy Stone Wishart J. Campbell White

Marine Private Orvis Ferguson Expected Home Soon

Orvis Ferguson of the machine gun battalion 58th brigade U 8 Marines landed in Virginia and is due home within a week. He is son of Mr and Mrs Geo Ferguson northeast of town and nephew of Mrs Matt Casey and Kleese Harman. He plans a Cincinnati visit to see his aunt Dr Singmaster. He saw no active service but received a medal for expert marksmanship.

Orvis Ferguson 58Th Brigade U

Negroes Move Into Sioux City For Jobs And Growth

Aug 12 Sioux City reports a sharp arrival of Black workers drawn by high wages at stockyards and packing plants plus extensive public and private improvement projects in progress, signaling rapid demographic and economic expansion.

Sioux City

Move to build large hotel for colored people east side

An influx has produced a housing shortage and a movement has formed to construct a large hotel or rooming house on the east side specifically for colored residents.

Postmaster Vacancy in Hammond Area Fails to Fill

A $200 a month postmaster job in Whiting Indiana has remained open for over a year. After resignations and refusals by D B Puritan of Standard Oil Arthur Vernon and George Currette a stillman, Currette may decline due to unable to afford the position. The president appointed earlier officials and awaits a choice.

Hammond Ind Whiting Sam D. B. Puritan Standard Ol Company George W. Jones Puritan Arthur Vernon The Standard George Currette

Motorman Finds Quick Relief With Wonder Derivative Remedy

A former severely troubled stomach sufferer touts Mayr’s Wonderdefault Remedy as the greatest remedy on earth. He claims no days lost since use and credits it with removing intestinal catarrhal mucus and easing inflammation. Sold by pharmacies with a one dose money refund offer.

Mayr

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