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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1919
Page
6
The family of the late Mr. A. G. Leet expresses deep appreciation for the kindnesses shown during illness and funeral ceremonies. They thank friends for floral offerings and are especially grateful from the Children and Grandchildren.
Rev and Mrs L M Grigsby and sons Paul and Rall return home from several weeks in Minnesota. They visited lakes, resorts and towns. Paul, formerly wireless operator on the U S Destroyer Stewart, was discharged and rejoined the family.
Sabbath morning services detailed with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and public worship at 11 00 a m There are no evening services due to union park services led by minister J M Wishart
The Churches of Christ convention of Louisii Muscatine and Washington counties concluded with a conference and banquet hosted by church women. Rev S K Coats filled the vacancy left by Dr N C Carpenter missing the train. L Fetters was elected president with M B Brown vice president and Silas Caldwell secretary treasurer. Plans include a two minister fund to serve weak churches in Wapello and Washington.
Victor and Columbia Records invite shoppers to a Record Demonstration Booth to listen to new releases. Kar Al Jolson stars in a lyric and chorus performance while Prince's orchestra plays Beautiful Ohio and My Belgian Rose among many selections.
Community briefs list errands and offerings including rugs candies and home grown produce at City Feed Yard. Local transportation with City Bus and Taxi Line advertises services. Family visit updates note Mrs Myers and four children in Zion City guests with Deans hosting a Sunday dinner. Several residents travel plans and family connections are described in brief notices.
Fragmented OCR notices reveal local ads and social items including shoe ads from Fox and Dewey, cigars at Deans, dairy prices, a chiropractor near Lemley’s, and calls for taxi and bus service. Mentions George Heil visiting Marissa Illinois, Mrs Bannister visiting Ottumwa for a funeral, and employment at Nevins Eberling barber shop.
The petition alleges that on June 2 1919 plaintiffs bought the old Methodist church property in Washington County Iowa for 5000, a deed due June 20 1919, balance 4500 paid but deed not delivered. The church board authorized delivery to Harry Whittaker upon payment. Leasing at 25 a month to the Washington Independent School District, plaintiffs seek a deed or judgment for rents and 8000 as current value, with costs. Attorneys Wilson & Wilson and W H Butterfield represent the plaintiffs.
The item highlights regular meals at Deans with all day hot and cold options and urges readers to list land for sale. It also mentions Lieut Glover B. Ferrell on leave from Camp Gordon, Miss Flossie Lewis planning to teach in Corning, Carl Andrasen moving to Mt. Pleasant furniture on West Madison Street, and Frank L. Wilson expanding shoe repair staff with KE Simons remaining as supervisor.
Local brief notices list residents traveling to Columbus Junction Des Moines and Des Moines area visits. Passengers, relatives and service members move between Ames Galesburg Rock Island and Pittsburgh with family and military arrangements. A fragment mentions a recipe and galley supplies for a large batch of sauce.
Mr and Mrs Robert Reaney visit the Mt Meavant Fair while Bert’s orchestra changes cars and beer plans. Miss Mary Storey returns from visiting Mrs WI Dupuis and to her home at Bieney after a stop at Mrs. Joseph Wolfe’s.
C A Wing resigns as director to take similar role in Chicago. He will depart about September first, remaining three weeks to lead the Washington Methodist choir and junior choir in reaching one of the state’s finest musical groups. His departure leaves a gap in leadership for a well organized congregation with strong community ties.
The county plans September 11 commemorative buttons sold for a dollar each to honor soldiers. Treasurer CD J Ross will assign counts per precinct and distribute to sellers next week. Wear the button from purchase until September 11 as loyal civic advertising and show support for veterans.
A piano salesman J C Bosman, last known in Washington territory, is sought by the Baxter Piano Co of Davenport Muscatine and Rock Island for embezzlement. A $200 reward is offered for information leading to his arrest. Bosman, described as 58, 5 ft 9, 175 lb, minister by claim, has a Salisbury Maryland address and a son Jim in Baltimore Maryland.
Miss Irma Tansey of Parkla and her aunt Miss Nellie Dodder visited Columbus this morning. The pair are staying at the Dodder home during the visit.
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