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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1919

Page

6

Brinton 63 Dies After Illness. Funeral Arrangements Planned

Franklin Brinton aged 63 died yesterday at noon after a two year illness. He was a longtime showman and business figure in the community, born in 1856 in Westmorland PA. Survived by wife and several siblings, his passing prompts funeral services to be held at 1:30 PM Saturday at his home with public viewing at Fordwood parlors and home.

Eval Net Fraite Pa Towa Avenue Woodford U Brinton Wil Franklin Brinton Westmorland Jos Jervasset Paléstine Jerusalem London Mr. Brinton Jonathan Brinton Mary Dillon Brinton A. Dineen Iman Chicago A.C. Hirst Geo. Brinton City J. W. Ingham Ella Mayer Chapin Rosanna Keanell Des Moines Nathan Louisa Stephenson Graham Opera House Rochester Minn Land City Sr Brinton

Graham to Entertain Kids Christmas Day

Graham theatre hosts a free Christmas treat for town children on Christmas morning at ten. Two large trees decorate the stage as candy sacks and other sweets are promised, with no cost to attendees. An old man may join via long distance call for the event lasting about an hour.

Aham Theatre Management Graham Theatre

Washington board of education names new member

At a board meeting yesterday W A Harper was named to fill Mr Ross's seat until the regular school election next month. J Mi Odfreys remains on the board and Crell is elected president. The board granted two weeks of holiday vacation from Friday December 19 to Monday January 5.

Washington Board of Education J. Tania Seed Pt Te Cent Ning W. A. Harper Ross J. Mi @odfreys I Crell

Inventor Seeks New Frontiers in Aeronautics Remembered

Through a long illness his wife cared for him while top medical care was available. The community recalls his devotion to public causes and scientific interests. An inventive genius, he was among the first in the nation to study practical aeronautics and pursued the right track for many years. He was a good man who loved his fellowmen and has entered the undiscovered country.

Excursion to Marianna Florida Promotes Jackson County Land

Jim Warner urges persistence and quotes a Washington Iowa office advertising a December 26 excursion to Marianna Florida. The notice promotes south advantages for farming hogs cattle poultry corn vegetables and fruit on cleared fertile land at surprisingly low prices and invites inquiries at 207 Fanciers and Merchants with Duiting Washington Iowa.

Jim Warner Jackson County Florida Marianna Washington Duiting Iowa

New York Bigger Than Switzerland in Population Claim

Notice of a 1920 Iowa district court case where William B. Matthews and others sue numerous defendants including ties to real estate in Washington County. The petition asserts the plaintiffs are absolute owners of the described lots in South Washington and Town, with unknown claimants challenging the title, but claimed to have no validity.

New York Switzerland District Court OF State OF Iowa Washington County William B. Matthews Eliza A. Matthews Emmeline Dodder Jesse Ashby Peter Bogue Mary Bogue Mathew Clifton John Clifton Emma Clifton Rowena Ll. Clifton Ralph Clifton Rowena L. Clifton M. Clifton Jon Rewena L. Clifton Mr Clifton Matthew Clifton Rowena Clifton R. Clifton R. L. Clifton Ingolsby, Halstead & Co Samuel Meek Samuel G. Meek Mary G. Meek James Mott Wilbur Miller Emma Miller Wilber Miller W. A. McCall Harry McCall A. Phelps Albert Phelps William Sinsabaugh Elizabeth Sinsabaugh Jonathan Wilson Johnathan Wilson Johnathan H. Wilson Alice Wilson Washington Gduilty Towaltowith Tract Wilson South Washington City Washington J. H. Wilson City of Sperete

Quieting title petition in real estate dispute warned

The petition seeks to quiet, confirm, and establish title in the plaintiffs across separate tracts with separate ownership. Defendants and unknown claimants are barred from adverse claims. If no defense is filed by noon on the second day of the next term starting January 5, 1920, default will be entered and judgment rendered. Marsh W. Bailey represents the plaintiffs.

District Court Washington Washington County

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Iowa Avenue W. F. Brinton Graham J. W.varner Bool Seu United States Chamberlin U. S. Capitol House of Representost Office Department Bureau of Eng Bureau of Standards National Museum Went Senate Office Ative Office Treasury Department Saving & Printing Department of Justice Agricultural Department Bureau Joe Pieper John Fernge Washington National Hants J. E. Wright W. 5 Brown Kk. PF. Libe C. K. Galler J. W. Oe F. A. Libe D. A. Wood Frank Chilcote Claide Willits A. L. Duke J. L. Johnson Geo. W. Reed Jesse Duncan H. M. Shellabarger Washington, Iowa Marsh W. Bailey Plaintifs Clark & Enslin Fis Stoller West Side Square
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