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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1918

Page

6

Edward Richardson dies suddenly at daughter’s Cave Springs home

Edward DPD Richardson, father of Mrs. John Schmidt, died suddenly last Friday at his daughter’s home in Cave Springs. The death, deemed due to apoplexy, occurred while he sat on a porch chair. Sheriff, judge coroner, and Dr Costello investigated, confirming natural causes. He was about 73, a former resident of the town and old soldier. Funeral services were held at the Schmidt home and burial followed at Grace Lawn cemetery, Howard.

Edward Dpd. Richardson John Schmidt Cave Springs Lizard Costello Mr. Richardson Schmidt Grace Lawn Cemetery Howard

Woman's Home Companion to Raise Per-Year Rate

Publication plans to increase annual subscription from one hundred to two hundred dollars after October first, affecting readers statewide and prompting anticipated price adjustment discussions among subscribers.

Rio

Local society notices and itinerant updates

Keota visitors and residents chatter in Davenport and Des Moines trips. Names include Miss Carolyn Hamilton studying voice in Des Moines with William Shakespeare and Mrs. Charles MecCreedy traveling to Muscatine. Various local figures attend chautauqua events and visit relatives across Iowa.

Carolyn Hamilton Des Moines William Shakespeare London England Christina Moriarty M. J. Moriarty Linby Iowa Doe Moriarty Anna Fisher Muscatine Marcellus Nicola Sigourney Ida Brown Jerry Brennan Marshalltown QO. B. Nichols Afton J. Leeney E. J. Brennan Kalona

Local shoppers hear of various visits and notices

Community gossip notes visitors from Keota Bloomfield and Davenport. Miss Junia Chalmers will teach in Rossey Iowa while Howard White travels from West Chester to Davenport. Dr J O Sexton returns from Chicago to open a new office. Louis Anderson recovers at Walter Reed after pneumonia. The 133rd Infantry nicknamed the Sand Storm Division at Camp Cody.

Junia Chalmers Rossey Iowa Howard White West Chester Davenport Mr. White Rock Island Arsenal Louis Anderson Washington, D. C Walter Reed Hospital Warren ©. Morgan A. J. Morgan Clay 133Rd Infantry Camp Cody

Social notes from Dean's and Des Moines trip visitors

A dense list of social items records Sunday dinner at Dean's, arrivals and departures for Des Moines for the state fair, visits to relatives, and movements of numerous individuals and families including Miss Jenness Abbey Miss Ruth Badger Miss Mamie Greer and many others with engagements at hospitals schools and homes. The notes mention travel for nursing training chautauqua and military duty as well as preparations for upcoming appointments and positions.

Calvert Named Milwaukee Agent Joins Washington Community

J. W. Calvert, longtime Milwaukee railway agent at Mystic Iowa, is serving as local agent for the Milwaukee in Washington. He has not moved his family yet and will weigh settling here. Calvert is active in Republican circles, has served as county campaign chairman, and holds positions on the state central committee. His Mystic ties include Red Cross secretary and Liberty Bond chairman duties.

J. W. Calvert Milwaukee Railway Mystic Iowa Milwaukee Washington Appanoose France Electrical Service of the Navy Aviation Calvert Appanoose County Republican Central Committee Mystic Auxiliary Red Cross

Local residents share travel and family news across states

J F H Leonard visits relatives in Sterling Illinois. Miss Myrtle Shields departs for Des Moines to visit relatives. The Work family welcomes a grandson named William Johnstone Scott born to Dr W J Merle Scott and wife in Cleveland. Catherine Burnside travels from Raymond Washington toward New York for YWCA work. Ivah Hendrickson travels with George Hendrickson and family to visit Canby Minnesota and Minneapolis before attending the State Fair. Dr H F Masson and sister Cora Masson plan a Chicago trip for clinics ahead of military medical service. Cora Masson heads to Beaver Falls and Grove City Pennsylvania for temporary home and job offers.

J. A. Work William Johnstone Scott W. J. Merle Scott Cleveland Ohio Scott Helen Work Catherine Burnside Raymond Wash H. F. Steck Oskaloosa New York City Y. W. C. A. Work Ralph Burnside Ivah Hendrickson Autombile Geo. Hendrickson Gladwin Miss Ivah Canby Minn Jessie Erskine Minneapolis Des Moines H. F. Masson Cora Masson Chicago

Nita Belle McKeon Handles Subscriptions and Renewals

The agent Nita Belle McKeon in the Journal of 50 Red 1 manages renewals and subscriptions for various magazines and clubs, with continued service available through October 1st.

Delineator Everybody's Nita Belle MecKoon Journal of 59 Red. Mott Nita Belle McKeon Journal of 50 Red

Dignified Mary Tries to Tell Tale at Aunt’s Hearing

Two young girls try to share exciting news with their aunt but Mary asserts, in a dignified tone, that it is rude to interrupt. Mary asks Susie to allow her to tell the story, insisting on proper manners.

Mary Susie

Wallace grandson promoted to major in artillery unit

M Y Wallace reports his grandson J Hobart Wallace formerly of Washington now living in Oklahoma City has been promoted from captain to major after serving overseas four months as captain of a heavy artillery battery.

M. YY. Wallace J. Hobart Wallace W. ©. Wallace Oklahoma City Washington Heavy Artillery

Some People Ask Justice, Then Fear What They Wish

A Milwaukee News patrol opinion laments vociferous crowds seeking justice, warning that if their demands are met they may regret what follows. The piece questions the cost of widespread calls for action and the consequences for society.

Milwaukee News

Death of Horatio Hull a Lime Creek farmer

Horatio Hull of Lime Creek township died at his Wellman area home after a long illness from stomach cancer. He was 65 to 70, a prominent farmer with 300 acres, cousin to County Treasurer John Squire and Green Squire. Funeral Monday at two. Survived by four children Effie Alfred Amos and Ralph. wife predeceased.

Horatio Hull Wellman Mayo Hospital Rochester Minn Lime Creek Township John Squire Green Squire Washington Effie Alfred Hull Amos Hull Ralph Hull Montana Mr. Hull

Rice Rioters Kill 12 In Yamaguchi Riot Clashes

In Yamaguchi prefecture a mob of several thousand destroyed rice stores and 20 houses. Police fought rioters leaving 12 dead and seven injured. Tokyo reports 1,000 arrests since riots began with unrest spreading to mining districts and strikes.

Yamaguchi Tokyo

Look for Love and the Traits of Happiness

The piece explores how seeing lovable traits in others deepens connections and fosters happiness. By recognizing kindness, generosity, and sincerity, individuals can cultivate more positive relationships and personal fulfillment.

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