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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1924

Page

3

Will Todd Laid To Rest In Local Funeral Details

Will Todd aged fifty a well known citizen died at his Washington Street home after a brief illness. He was a stock shipper and longtime Farmers Union leader with deep roots in the community. He leaves a widow two sisters and a brother and had two children earlier, one daughter died in infancy. He was a Plains Methodist and Farm ers Union member.

William Jacob Todd Mast Washington Street Mr. Todd Samuel H. Todd Lettie Ann (Hont) Todd Todd Town Washington Myrtie C. Powers Eather Willis Todd James Zeck Bb. Z. Page Will Todd Farmers Union Farmers Union Exchange Uniton Ed Jackson Tiis

Milan Shields Heads Veterans

Albert M. Huff Post of Spanish American War Veterans met Tuesday evening at their hall to close the year’s work and elect officers for the new year. Officers named include Milan Shields as Commander and C. Wil son as historian, with installations planned for early January.

Albert M. Huff Milan Shields Claude Reister Tom McCarty Sam Kelleman F. C. Beatty Hugh McCleery Harry Crone

Klein Joins Davenport Architect Firm Clausen Kruse Klein

Carrol A. Klein joins Clausen & Kruse to form Clausen Kruse Klein with headquarters in the Kahl Building Davenport. The merger marks a rapid rise for Klein who designed several homes in Washington in recent years.

Carrol A. Klein Davenport Clausen & Kruse Clausen, Kruse & Klein Kahl Klein Washington

Evangelistic meetings close at Katona with nine joins

Close meetings at Katona Reverend and Mrs C E Hillis ended a two week evangelistic campaign Sunday with large audiences and good church cooperation Nine individuals were received for church membership Mrs Hillis lectured to women and the couple spoke four times in the public school

Katona C. E. Hillis

Sands Funeral Tomorrow

Funeral services for James N. Sands will be held Friday afternoon at two o clock at the Jones and McElhinney chapel. Rev Willard Wylie of the Second United Presbyterian church will conduct the service. Burial will be at Ainsworth.

James N. Sands Jones & McElhinney Chapel Willard Wylie Second United Presbyterian Church Ainsworth

Funeral time awaiting relatives' word

Announcement of the funeral time cannot be made until tomorrow when word is expected from relatives in other states who may be able to attend.

Washington High Opens Basketball Season With Two Games

Washington high school girls face Brighton and boys meet Yar mouth tomorrow evening with C. Culver officiating. Girls game starts at 7 30 followed by the boys about 8 30. Admission 25 cents for pupils 35 cents for the public. Coach Joe McConnell of Yarmouth brings fast material. Brighton labeled strong in this section. Coaches plan to test several players as the season begins.

C. Culver Wellman Washington High School Brighton Yarmouth Joe McConnell Ainsworth Washington

Corn Crib Fetches $1.69 A Bushel At Sale

J W Hendrickson of Gladwin Iowa reports a Conesville closing out sale where a crib of corn sold for 1.69 dollars per bushel. The sale occurred Saturday November 29 and the corn was raised this year.

J. W. Hendrickson Gladwin George Cline Conesville

Card of Thanks for Kindness After Sudden Death

The Bean family thanks neighbors friends and the minister music providers and all who offered aid during the sudden death of their husband and father. Mrs. F. E. Bean and Family.

F. E. Bean

Washington county health service cuts contagious diseases

A year into operation the Washington county health service reduced outbreaks of scarlet fever and diphtheria. Under Dr CW Stewart the bureau rapidly controlled epidemics with prompt measures. Two homes in the county are quarantined for contagious diseases and public meeting for the first annual report will be held at the courthouse Saturday at 1:30.

Washington County Health Service Health Bureau Washington County CW. Stewart Aspetanta Washington Court House

Two Sisters Drown After Ice Breaks Near Denver

In Denver Colorado two eight year old Josephine DeBelock and four year old Emelie DeBelock drowned after thin ice gave way at a pond near Gloveville. Their twelve year old brother Tony leaped in to try to save them but nearly lost his life as he fought the icy water.

Denver Colo Josephine Emelie DeBelock Gloveville Tony

Funeral services for Frank E. Jean at Haskins

Funeral services for Frank E. Jean of Haskins were held yesterday afternoon at the residence conducted by Rev. W S Moore of Ainsworth with music by a quartet including Hazel Booth Vivian Booth Mrs J C Mathers and Ben Cole. The pallbearers were Joe Guinn George Beard Pat Boyd Ralph Stafford Jack McCreedy and Joe Booth. Burial was at Ainsworth.

Frank E. Jean Haskins W. S. Moore Ainsworth Hazel Vivian Booth J. C. Mathers Ben Cole Joe Guinn George Beard Pat Boyd Ralph Stafford Jack McCreedy Joe Booth

Wolf Bros Win Suit Before Justice D C Kyle

Justice D C Kyle rules for Wolf Bros in suit against Lem Logan for collection of an account. Plaintiff awarded judgment after yesterday afternoon trial.

Justice of the Peace D. C. Kyle Wolf Bros Lem Logan

Divorce Granted on Cross Petition in Posina White Case

At the November term of court Posina White was granted a decree of divorce on her cross petition from H. G. White.

Posina White H. G. White

Stand-Pipe Falls in Washington Damages Wires

A 110 foot stand-pipe weighing about 38 tons collapsed on electric light wires north of the old water works injuring lines to the northeast and tearing a transformer. The fall blocked East Fifth street and caused wide outages as crews shut off power and cleared debris.

Washington Homer Darbyshire Town Gas and Electri E Company Harry Alter & Son of Davenport William Glatstein Muscatine East Fifth Street Alter North Fourth Avenue Fifth Street Water Works Milwaukee Darbyhire Iowa Gas Fifth Avenue Gus Bramer

Gompers Re elected Pan American Labor President

Samuel Gompers, veteran American labor leader, was re elected president of the Pan American Federation of Labor at the closing meeting. He sent a message from his hotel room while ill with a cold. Luis Morones was elected vice president, a post created for him. Other officers include Chester Wright English secretary Canuto Vargas Spanish secretary and Matthew Woll treasurer. The next convention will be held in Washington.

Mexico City Samuel Gompers Pan-American Federation of Labor Luis Morones Chester Wright Canuto Vargas Matthew Woll Washington

Drake to Play Notre Dame In 1926 27 Series

Des Moines Dec 11 Home and home football series between Notre Dame and Drake University is scheduled for 1926 and 1927 according to K Je Wilson Drake athletic director.

Drake Notre Dame Des Moines Notre Dame Drake University K. Je Wilson

Landis Wins Round in Baseball War as Leagues Stand

New York report says Commissioner K M Landis appears to have prevailed over a league president once called a czar. A joint meeting of the leagues is planned with a Chicago January session to follow, as Landis handling of bribery cases and gambling charges draws broad support. The National League backs alternating World Series games with the American League, and the two leagues trade players in a brisk market led by the Red Sox and Yankees.

New York K. M. Landis Chicago American League Landis Byron Bancroft Johnson Johnson O’connell-Dolan Pacific Coast League National National League Charles H. Ebbets Brooklyn Washington Red Sox Yankees Howard Shanks Mike McNally

Covenant Lodge Officers Elected for New Year

Covenant Lodge No. 701 Odd Fellows elected L. E. Larson as Noble Grand Wil Kos as Vice Grand Russell Goodin as Secretary Frank Schneider as Trustee and E V Simons as Treasurer All other officers are appointive A joint installation with the Rebekahs will be held Friday evening January 2nd

Covenant Lodge No Independent Order of Odd Fellows Noble L. E. Larson Wil Kos Russell Goodin Frank Schneider E. V. Simons Rebekahs

Merchant Ad Reminder Prompted By Journal Mention

A shopper asserts that a merchant was reminded of an advertisement by stating I saw your ad to the journal. The line signals informal outreach tied to newspaper promotion. No further context available.

Indian Commissioners Report Details Federal Oversight Progress

The Board of Indian Commissioners reports unprecedented activity and progress in federal supervision of Indian wards. It urges funds to sustain intensified Indian service operations and lauds President Coolidge for signing citizenship for about 125,000 ten citizens. The panel calls for more local authority for reservation superintendents, stronger field matron service, and continued campaigns against trachoma and tuberculosis.

Washington Board of Indian Commissioners Cotkréhs Indian Service Coolidge United States Indian Bureau

Residents hurry poultry pickup before noon

Local residents eagerly collect their chickens by midday, though the motive remains unclear. Community members express urgency to have the birds ready early, with several noting the tight schedule and limited afternoon availability.

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Old Plains Methodist Church Woodmen and the Farmere Union Architect Yarmouth and Ington Gymnasium F. FE. Bean Wilson Ladies Oxfords Frank L. Wilson & Co Gompers Evening Journal Inquire Journal American Pearl Button Co Journal Call Mutual Glenn G. Hayes Thompson Strain Geo. Hayes Coles Hot Blast Shelley H. Wolfe Motor Inn Garage Hampshire Green al Cocklin FORD Wampspire Ralph Me West Chester O. C. Patterson Ralph Zeck EF. R. Harvey Wallaces Farmer, Breeders’ Gazette Des Moines Capital and Ladies Home Journal Washington Rendering Works Baste Blair Whehington Pathe OO. F Ben Stewart Hotel W.S. Reister & Sons Eggs and Poultry
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