Local residents engage in weddings and holiday visits
Howard W. Woods of Gary Indiana and Matilda A. Wilde of Washington obtained a marriage license. Mrs John Anwyl and Hazel of Crawfordsville returned home after shopping. Harold Davidson traveled to Macomb Illinois to spend Christmas with his brother. Emma Schilling and Grace visited Burlington relatives. Loretta Walker and Jick Walker of Keokuk visited their brother J B Walker. Lee and William Holland visited their parents in Wyman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard W. Woods
Gary
Ind
Matilda A. Wilde
Washington
John Anwyl
Hazel
Crawfordsville
Emma Schilling
Grace
Burlington
Loretta Walker
Jick Walker
Keokuk
J. B. Walker
Lee
William Holland
Wyman
Mahin Family Returns from Christmas Visit
Mr and Mrs R H Mahin and daughter Betty Jean returned home to Rock Island after visiting at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs James Swift. Mr and Mrs Clifton Morgan and baby went to Cedar Rapids to make their home Mrs Morgan formerly Florence Smith and they have been living in Washington prior to move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bailey
Cedar Rapids
J. J. Hailey
J. D. Glasmow
Frank Rogers
R. H. Mahin
Betty Jean
Rock Island
James Swift
Clifton Morgan
Baby
Merren
Morgan
Florence Smith
Washington
Sadie Schilling
Oskaloosa
Owen Hayes
Mary Waldrich
Muscatine
Mrs. A. M. Wilcox
Hlansville Int
Mra
TR. C. Wilcox
Will Dupuis
Ruth
Sigourney
J. S. Pennell Home
Lake Anderson
Delta
Ross Pence
Fire Sale of Underwear and Clothing Next Week
Local notices mention a fire sale of underwear, dress shirts, work shirts and overalls to run all next week in Ainsworth Iowa led by A B Sands. The item list and dates occupy a portion of community notices along with various local family movements and travels around Christmas and New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Sands
Ainsworth
Iowa
A. B. Sands
Sound
John Deere
Emerson
Emerson Gang
Concord
Christmas Visitors And Welcomes In Local Homes
Burlington residents host relatives for Christmas with extended family plans across Des Moines Evanston and Muscatine. Notable arrivals include Miss Frances Witton, Harold Otto, Miss Edna McKimmey, Miss Bessie Longer, Harold Farris, and Mr and Mrs Palmer Wilson. The Journal notes the Keifer family welcomed a newborn daughter on Main Street as a highlight of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna McKimmey
Pas Moines
Mrs. Green Squire
Journal
W. J. Keifer
Christmas Travel and Visits Across Washington Area
Local residents and visitors from nearby towns spent Christmas Eve or Day with family and friends in Washington. Dale Holland of St. Louis arrived Christmas eve in Wygan and planned a short stay with relatives. Several others, including Miss Hazel McCarty, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Parga, Miss Francis and Miss Doessie Riley, and Mrs. J. B. Brumback, traveled to havre Burlington Crawfordsville and Chicago for weddings funerals or family gatherings. Families from Ottumwa Muscatine Moline and Chicago were noted visiting relatives here during the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Holland
St. Louis
Wygan
Washington
Will
Eugene Lyon
Tarpon Springs
Florida
South
Christmas visits spanned families in Washington area
Long list of local residents and guests traveling for Christmas week. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Wenger of Wayland shopped in Washington while Miss Rose LeGill and Miin sis joined relatives in the area. Senator S. W. Brookhart arrived from Washington to spend holidays at home. Various trips include visits to Delta, Wapello, Rock Island, Keota, and Malcom Iowa with relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Wenger
Wayland
Washington
W. C. Molison
Malcolm
Iowa
S. W. Brookhart
Washington, D. C
Christmas Visits and Local Guests In Washington Area
Miss Ruth Gibson teaches in Fort Madison and visits parents. Fred West spends Christmas with daughter in Burlington. Frank and Jennie Carter of Anita Iowa visit son Frank. Errold Duke returns from Chicago for Christmas with parents. Phil Mercer and family host Rob Gibson visitors from Minneapolis. Charles McAvoy improves slowly after blood poisoning in hospital. Harry Duncan returns to Ainsworth after visiting relatives. Gale Barnes funeral prompts trip of Lark and Ross Hoke to Table Grove area. David Livingston and family from Des Moines enjoy holiday visit with Schuyler Livingston and relatives. David Junior charms locals on first Washington visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lark
Ross Hoke
Table Grove
Iowa
Gale Barnes
David Livingston
David, Jr
Des Moines
Schuyler Livingston
David Junior
Washington
Hammond delays demand for liquor bureau investigation
Des Moines report states John Hammond announced last night he would delay his demand for an investigation of the city liquor bureau due to unspecified reasons. The move comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the bureau’s operations and oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
John
Hammond
City Liquor Bureau
Santa Claus Visit Sparks Store Reorganization
The store reports a pleasant disruption from Santa Claus during his visit and plans a careful rearrangement of displays in anticipation of next year's annual appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Store to Close for Inventory as New Buyers Take Over
The store will close next week for inventory and, once finished, be handed to new purchasers. Creditors are asked to mail checks or call during the coming week. J. B. Crail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Crail
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Johnny Nes
Monte Blue
Marie Prevost
Harold Davidson
Macomb
Ilinois
Lls. Johnson
Chrysifer
Hugh A. Piper
McElhinney Drug Co
Mutual
Lewis Chambers
Harold and
Mary
Mt. Auburn
Claudine
Billy Mayo
Davenport
Mrs. W. S. Mayo
Della Humphreys
Gates College
Waterloo
Verna Asken
Eldridge
Frank Lamp
Harold Gobble
Batavia
Frank Gobble
Bina Porter
J. T. Anderson
Caughey Southwell
Katherine Bostwick
Chicago
Nellie Loder
George Novy
Mr. Novy
Wm. Kasa
Chas. Kerner
Anna
Florence Ross
East Moline
Walter Rotz
Mrs
Fred West
Sam White
Catherine
Harriet
D. FL
Maton
Suctioneer
Frances Witton
Harold Otto
Smith Otto
Evanston, I
Bessie Longer
Brighton
Harold Farris
Mre
Edith Farris
Mrs. Palmer Wilson
Dallas Center
Joe Porter
John Wilson
Hazel McCarty
Cedar Rapida
Arthur Conrad
Havre
T. H. Richardson
Georgia Tucker
Herman Parga
Leste
Mise Francis
Misa Doessie Riley
Mrs. Leonard Jones
J. J. Maxwell
Marjorie Green
Donald Wylie
Eather Gibson
Genevieva Burnett
Charles City
Elizabeth Bell
Mary Irwin
Blanche Irwin
Victor Carter
Marian of
Ottumwa
Blanche Lewin
Jesse Foster
Harold of
Charles Freding
West Chester
Clara Levien
Harper
Miss Rose LeGill
Merle Cameron
Aledo
Miinsis
BE. A. Applegate
Elmer Engman
Harry Reister
O. F. Boller
Baja
Ruth Killian
Mary Feltz
Rubio
Here
Keota
Paul French
Kirksville
Missouri
Mary French
Will Montgomery
Louise
LeCross, Wisconsin
Mr. Montgomery
T. L. Montgomery
Louis Reller
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Lucile Shalla
Robert Wead
Arthur Wead
Robert
Coe College
Della Brookhart
Wesley Hospital
Ruth Gibson
Fort Madison
Frank Carter
Anita, Iowa
Frank
Errold Duke
Phil Mercer
Minneapolis
Will Gibson
Charles McAvoy
Harry Duncan
Jennie Sperling
Middletown
J. F. Hemmings
Washington Oil Co
Washington, Iowa
Washington Cleaners
John Shields & Sons
Taxi Cor Taxi Service
C. C. Cunningham, Jr
Herrington
Kansas
C. C. Cunningham
Helen Cunningham
The
Chicago, Rock Island, Pacific Railroad
F.o
Mich
Chevrolet
B. Flint
White Way
Tucker & Eicher
Iim Weil
Reidence
Calif
Riverside
A. Malichky & Son
Chas. Brown
J. E. Skola
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