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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1919
Page
3
Arnold Twiggs aged 84 died by self inflicted gunshot with a 32 caliber revolver. He had been in poor health and went upstairs saying he could not go on. Coroner Dr Greenlee ruled the death self inflicted and no autopsy was required. Funeral arrangements have not yet been set.
Jim Warner promotes a Jackson County Florida trip urging men to act on opportunities for farming hogs cattle poultry corn vegetables and fruit on fertile lands near Marianna. excursion departs December 26 from Washington at 6 30 P M with information at 907 Farmers and Merchants Bank Building Washington Iowa.
The Klein Kiothing Kompany corner once owned by the Len Smouse estate sold for 32600. Purchasers are Col. Nicola, Ida Harmon and Martin Essley. W A Harper agency completed the deal, a notable local property transaction with tenants remaining in place.
Washington churches plan varied Christmas observances across Sunday schools Baptist, Presbyterian and Methodist groups hold programs today and this week featuring trees, treats, music, readings, and Bible scenes. Notable events include Second United Presbyterian stereopticon Bible pictures and a cradle roll. First United Presbyterian programs with multiple recitations and songs. and Methodist church plans for children’s performances on Christmas Eve.
Notice lists Damascus Shrine No 10 regular meeting on Thursday evening December 26 at 8:00 PM in Moose Hall with annual officer election. Also mentions attendance request and names Mrs Eva Young W OH P 66513.
W W G announces a 7 30 pm Friday special meeting at Mrs Regan s and the Leon Beatty Post to elect officers and conduct business. Meetings held in the basement of the Farmers and Merchants Bank building with the call to attend.
The Lexington Methodist Episcopal church plans a Christmas Eve program by the Sunday school. With furnaces now warming the church it will be a splendid service. The program honors the world gift of Christ and includes the unveiling of the Christmas Star.
Clarence Springman son of Mr and Mrs Harry Springman was struck by an automobile this afternoon while hopping bobs. He was taken to a physician s office where it was found he was not badly hurt with a principal injury to one hip not very severe.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's epic Evangeline opens Christmas day at the Fox Theater in motion picture form. Miriam Cooper leads a strong cast with Albert Roscoe Spottiswoode Aitken James Marcus and Paul Weigel. directed by R A Walsh.
Two year old Robert Brown died yesterday evening at eight o'clock at his parents home in Muscatine. The family formerly lived here and Mrs. Brown is a daughter of Mrs. Mary McAvoy of this place. The body will be brought to Washington for interment arriving Wednesday evening. Funeral services will be held on Christmas day. Burial will be in Woodlawn.
Mannhardt Bros of Washington Iowa were named dealer for Willys Light electric lighting and power plants. A new sales room at 110 112 W Second St showcases the plant designed for farms rural schools churches and other sites with a sleeve valve Willys Knight engine and 32 volt 750 watt generator noted for low maintenance and long life.
A printer’s slang explanation notes that down to brass tacks signals exhausting the type case and reaching rock bottom or limit in early typography. The term reflects the final material used in setting type.
A list of Washington residents and students returning for Christmas from colleges and universities across the country. Names include Dorothea Wickham, Virginia Wallace, Eleanor Bailey, Helen Cunningham, Frances Stewart, Nita Wehr, and many students from Ames, Grinnell, Monmouth, Iowa City, Notre Dame, Michigan, and Parsons. Families host parents and relatives during the holiday period.
The Presbyterian church observed Foreign Mission Sunday with four laymen and three speakers, led by C. B. Dougherty and C. C. Cunningham. Winfield Smouse spoke on The World Needs Christ, detailing the Pittsburg meeting and the call for broad lay involvement in mission work. Prof. H. B. Case discussed economic aspects of missionary activity. An offering was received for the foreign mission fund.
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