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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1919
Page
3
Mrs Eva Robinson of Harrisburg Pa visited West Chester and spoke to the Ladies at a parlor meeting at Mrs Hough s home. The W C T U was reorganized with six new members added. Regular meetings were set for the last Tuesday of each month and visitors are welcome.
Friends of the Busy Club gathered at Mrs Charles Denison s home to celebrate her birthday with afternoon visiting fancy work and music by Mrs Charles Denison Miss Grace Donaldson and Miss Cecile Denison Refreshments followed. D A R members met at Mrs D J Palmer s home for a seven thirty program and papers on Tilloloy France and the deeper meaning of D A R work were read. Children s Missionary Society at the Methodist church collected toys books and clothing for needy children and heard Alma Hearne Holland speak on Christmas in India. Wedding news from Chadron Nebraska reports the marriage of George A Hamilton and Jennie Bradford in a Thanksgiving ceremony with a large display of gifts.
Local church groups schedule Friday and Thursday gatherings across denominations. Events include W M S and choir meetings led by various leaders, with several notes about changes due to fuel shortage and a postponed oyster supper at the Christian church.
The Presbyterian choir gathers this evening at 7 20 at the home of Miss Marguerite MacGuein. The Rebeccas meet Friday at 7 30 in the hall. Just Club plans to pack a box for Council Bluffs orphanage. December 8. Those wishing to donate clothing and toys notify Mrs Brock.
Clair Booth files for divorce from Elva Booth claiming husband and wife status and adultery. Petition on file with Clerk of District Court noting appearance required by January 2, 1920. court term to begin January 5, 1926 at Washington Court House. Morrison and Morrison represent the plaintiff.
The petition of Charles F. Fish alleges marriage to Thelma Fish on May 1 1918 and gross cruelty endangering his life. The court warns Thelma to appear by the January term of 1920 or default judgment will be entered. Attorney Mor t uson and Morrirson note the date December 4 1917.
Mrs. L Houseal dies at her Cripple Creek Colorado home. She was a slater by trade and the widow of Bam Anderson. A former resident of the area, Matilda Devidoom, is noted as born in a prior reference.
Venango county native Mrs. Houseal died November 30 1919 after a gradual decline from health in recent years. She moved west as a child with parents to Highland township and later lived in Lone Tree and Kansas. Survived by husband L O Houseal five grown children sister Mrs Sam Anderson and extended family including Chesley editor of the Salina News.
Notice lists names including JOAN PUTMAN B F MILLER J R McGINNIS JOHN CALDWELL WILL SAVILLE BALL GAMMON FRED TILFORD HOMER KEPHART SILAS CALDWELL HARRY JONES FE SIGAFOORE E L MEYER A B CARR G ANDERSON CHARLES KEPHART Noy KEPHART PRANK KEPHART HAKL KEPHART and 241618. It warns against trespassing chanting or trapping on the land and states penalties by law.
Gentle laxative and stomach tonic tablets advertised to tone the stomach and improve liver and bowel function. Claims include easing dullness and constipation, with suggested use for relief and natural action.
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