George Simpson in County Jail on bootlegging charge
George Simpson is held in the county jail under Deputy Sheriff Fred Sweet after an intoxicated appearance on Washington streets. Authorities say his bootlegging operation near the Skunk River at Brighton was seized with mash and a still. his brother Fre ment Simpson was fined for bootlegging earlier. He faces trial at the next court term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Simpson
Washington
Fred Sweet
Simpson
Skunk
Brighton
Denison
Fremont Simpson
George
Rockford
Hill
Skunk River
Debating Selections Set For Washington High Team
A preliminary high school debate elected two teams to represent Washington High in inter school contests this year. Veterans James Work Jeanette Rothschild and Esther Hay repeat for another year. New top finishers Nellie Ryan Charles Barker Mabel Moore and Harold Boyd will form the two teams with three as principals and one as alternate. Debates will cover the city manager form of government with Ottumwa Muscatine Burlington and possible Fort M Mt. Pleasant negotiations under way. Judges A R Miller J T Matthews and Mr Edgar. Supt Harding presided. music by the high school band and Mark Critz.
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Washington
James Work
Jeanette Rothschild
Esther Hay
Nellie Ryan
Charles Barker
Mabel Moore
Harold Boyd
Mary O'Connor
Gladys Scranton
Alma Daniels
Iowa
Fort M
Mt. Pleasant
H. E. Case
Althea Montgomery
Lloyd Edgar
A. R. Miller
Woodmen of the World Hold Special Meeting
The Woodmen of the World held a special meeting at Woodmen hall last night. Nine candidates were initiated and a large supper followed, served by a lodge committee. Maurice Cole of Brighton led the proceedings with Paul Widner assisting. James Beatty was elected Captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of the World
Woodmen Hall
Maurice Cole
Brighton
Paul Widner
James Beatty
Schedule of Basketball Games at Local High School
The high school announces a series of practice and regular season basketball games. Tonight at eight, faculty team meets sophomores. Friday at four, juniors and freshmen both boys and girls play. possible faculty and seniors that evening. Preseason matches include Ainsworth Kalona West Chester and Crawfordsville rescheduled. a South English game may occur Saturday. First regular game is January 3 at Burlington.
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Dickinson
Ainsworth
Kalona
West Chester
Crawfordsville
Burlington
Wayland
Kien
Local Club Meetings And Church Group Notices
Announcements list several December meetings including the Kolah club all day gathering on Wednesday, West Chester Methodist Ladies Aid at 2 00 PM on December 7, and notes on quilt block donations. Also scheduled are Pythian Sisters December 6 at 7 30, Missionary Society December 7, Baptist ladies bazaar December 10, Cyrus Chapter R A M December 7 at eight, with officers to be elected and activities planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester Methodist Ladies Aid Society
Dr. Henderson
Boyer
George Dusenberry
George Ferguson
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Methodist Church
G. W. Maanassier
C. J. Jungbluth
Indies
Harmony Club Meeting for Play Rehearsal
The Harmony club meets Wednesday afternoon December seventh with Mrs. Charlie Benz to stage the planned play at the gathering. The Women of the Moosehart Legion host an oyster supper and dance at Moose Hall Thursday evening December 8 with Moose and families invited. dance at 8 30.
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Harmony Club
Charlie Benz
Moosehart Legion
Moose Hall
Dee
Rural Women's Club
Frank Pringle
Magazines Sent to Disabled Soldiers in Knoxville Hospital
Magazines for disabled service men in Knoxville hospital may be left this week at Mrs. H. W. Russell's home first door north of Commercial Savings.
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Knoxville
H. W. Russell
Commercial Savings
Edwin James Davidson, Crawfordsville Pioneer, Dies at 75
Edwin James Davidson died after a two year rapid decline at his Crawfordsville home. Born December 24 1866 in Venango PA he moved to Riverside area as an infant and later to Crawfordsville. He helped run Davidson Bros hardware with his brother and served as Presbyterian elder and Sabbath School superintendent. He is survived by five children two sisters a brother and his mother. Funeral at the Presbyterian church with viewing from two to three and service at three.
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Crawfordsville Deep
Edwin James Davidson
Venango County
Pennsylvania
Archibald
Sarah Eakin Davidson
Highland Township
Riverside
Maud Yard
Washington
Crawfordsville
EB. F. Neal
W. P. Davidson
Mr. Neal
Davidson Bros
Presbyterian Church
Clarence Moorhead
Lois
Elwyn
Milton
Forrest
Sarah Davidson
C. A. Borague
C. R. Gallagher
Oscar
Community notices from Fortnightly club and church groups
Inactive members must pay dues to treasurer Miss Tripp this month per By laws Article II Section 1. Choir practice for the Christian church choir is at 8 PM Wednesday. Social Hour club meets with Mrs Floyd Murdoch Wednesday at 2 30 PM. West Chester Baptist Women’s Mission Circle meets at the church Thursday. Door may be left unlocked with magazines or books left on stairs or just outside the door.
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Miss Tripp
Christian Church Choir
Floyd Murdoch
Women's Mission Circle
The
West Chester Baptist Church
Butter Prices Prompt Poultry Market Ad
The note describes a cautious public around ad content and claims of steady poultry sourcing. It mentions Washington Butter as a thought motif and notes a market ad on page 2 announcing price changes. Trucks are promised to arrive on time and customers are urged to phone for poultry orders.
Community Club Notices and Local Meetings
A roundup of club announcements and upcoming meetings. Fortnightly, Royal Neighbors, American Legion, O E S and M W of A schedule elections and socials through December. Local church ladies and rural women groups plan gatherings and sewing sessions with times and hostesses listed.
Delta Alpha class to host Christmas social at church
The Delta Alpha class of the Methodist church will hold their social and Christmas exchange Thursday afternoon at the church. There will also be an exchange for the children.
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Delta Alpha
Methodist Church
Knights of Pythias Elect New Officers
The Washington Knights of Pythias lodge held its annual officer election. Elected were Rh Carris chancellor commander Ratehe Minick vice commander Clyde Pratt prelate John W Applegate master of work Charles Thompson master of arms Ed Kovee trustee Charles G Sehmoeller master of finance Robert Noon ar master of exchequer Leland Carris keeper of records and seals John Brookhart inner guard J R Campbell outer guard. Installation is planned for the first Monday in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Knights of Pybiee Lodge
Rh. ©. Carris
Ratehe Minick
Clyde Pratt
John W. Appigate
Charles Thompson
Ed Kovee
Charles G. Sehmoeller
Robert, Noonar
xeWéequer
Leland Carris
John
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Meeting Notice
The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union schedules an early month meeting this Thursday with Mrs T J McKytney. Devotional topic is Happy Retrospect 2nd Timothy 4 5 8. Dues and planning for year end are urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
T. J. McKyttnney
James
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B. P. Foss
Woodrow
Iowa Gas & Electric Co
U. S
Jay Crepe
H. I. Ward & CO
J. L. Kennedy
Kolah Club
Pythian Sisters
Missionary Society of the Christian Church
Max Marble
Dil] Boileau
Cyrus Chapter
W.C. Bell
H. P
Michigan Supreme Court
Phillips Drug Store
Kodak Store
Presbyterian Church AT
W. 8S
Reister & Sons
Evening Journal
Henry Stein
Rubio
CIRL
Blue
Call
Carly ES
Western Union
Inquire of Journal
Frank H. Gray
White Wyandotte
Harry Kracaw
Third St
R. G. Vincent
OAK Bloch W. M. Darbyshire
Barrep
Plymouth Tock Ecckerels
HH. P. Dent
Dude Ape Perme
Poland
China
Keota
I. K. Beal
Ainsworth, R
W. V. Durst
Wellsman
Wes Engle
Drikhton
Journal
Madison Street
Washington Loan &Trust Co
Iowa Ave
Inquire Journal
Journal Office
Brindley Farm
Town
Riffle
Hamilton Make
Ternoon
Frank Sherbeck
Homer Stephen
Pleasant Plain Missionary Society
James Zeck
American Legion Anmvissary
M. W
V Pleasant Hill Ladies’ Aid Society
Will Baster
Bk. O. W. Club
Charles Sloat
East Harrison Street
Ladies’ Social of the Presbyterian
Frids
C. ¢. Cunningham
Knights of Pythias
W. C
Lemmog’s. Pharmacy
Adve
Macon
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