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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1920

Page

7

Riverside Notes Show Local Celebrations and Marital News

Tarley and family returned to Comstock Minnesota after a visit here. The Card Club honored Mr. and Mrs. Overholser with a surprise at the Albert Hahn home. The Armory box supper raised funds for the local American Legion treasury. The Kupkas honeymooned. Edward Kupka wed Miss Merle Mansmith in Riverside with a large gathering. Vernon Sherrick funeral services held for the seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Charles Crist. Marek Soukup wedding in Riverside united Elsie Katherine Marek and Jos Soukup with a 75-guest reception and pink white decor.

Ora Oeerholser Albert Hahn Mrs. Overholser Minn T Nellie Ruebsam Zens Savings Bank Washington Edward Kupka Iowa City Ellie M. E. Church Kupka Merle Manamith Miller Mansmith Joseph Kupka Pile Ving 126Th Hine V. N. Mex France Rs. Kupka Steve Uche Riverrek Rapids Heniry Kenpart Kelly Haveuesday Ollie Red Lime Riverside Marek-Soukrup To Marek Elsie Katherine Jos Soukjup Jos. Soukup T Alma Karel Alfred U. B. Church of Riverside Blanch Fouchek Bride John Knotek Wi. Tellin Wm. Marek

Winter cold closes West Chester schools

West Chester notes cold spell with 12 below zero and milk freezing at milking. Local deaths and illnesses are reported, including Pearl Dusenberry and Emma Dusenberry funeral, with extended family affected. Community mourns while delays affect schooling as sixty percent of students are absent and directors halt classes next week.

West Chester C. C. Patterson Huber Katherine Druse Pearl Dusenberry Cone John Dusenberry Lee Hough Howard Skinner Morris Crayne Edward Jackson Emma Kmma

Funeral services held for Mrs. Jay Sands

Ainsworth Iowa February 16 funeral services for Mrs. Jay Sands were conducted Saturday at 2 20 p m at the home of Mr and Mrs A J Peterson with Rev Mr Barker of Washington presiding. The report notes sickness leading to church and school closures for another week.

Ainsworth Jay Sands A. J. Peterson Mr. Barker Washington Board of Health Jacob Moran Wapello Walter Jennings Glenn Porter Porter

Farmer sues promoters over stock sale in Iowa case

Charles J. Sehmitt of Maple Valley sues Midland Cattle Company and four individuals for return of money and notes tied to 20000 dollars in stock sale. He alleges misrepresentation by J Karels on stock viability and profits, notes, and incorporation validity. settlement offers were withdrawn. district court opens today with Judge D F Coyle presiding.

Storm Lake Charles J. Sehmitt Maple Valley Township Midland Cattle Company J. V. Karelaon J. A. Brewer Ed Scrambler Karelson Federal Reserve Bank Iowa District Court D. F. Coyle

Charming Sweet Peras Gor Gious Gladoli Seeds Sale

Rare offer of seeds and bulbs of floral favorites and garden gladers ends war weary lovers may turn to growing their favorites.

Peras Gladoli

McGrath Demands Farm Council Bluffs Update

George McGrath, over 40, a six month employee in local yards, has received word about a farm councilBluffs matter. The item appears in a short notice style, with few details.

Council Bluffs George McGrath

Prospective land grant entices bachelor heir in Mansfield

McGrath inherits a quarter section farm from his late aunt near Mansfield with the condition he marries by fall to secure ownership. He travels east to arrange funds, noting the risk may be worth it. The land once belonged to his grandfather and he spent much of his boyhood there. he has not named a prospective wife.

Mansfield McGrath

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F Journal Iverside Tarley Comstock Minn BE. W. Ford Chas Marek Aneta Sheheck Mamie Knotek Clark Shalla Anna Tellin WOLI Sherman Brothers McKenzie & Shilling W.W. J. Wilkinson J. B. Duncan Cotter Storm Lake Man G. L. Higgins Edgar A. Higgins Avoca N. Y Dr. Edwards Ohio F.m.edwards Sam Honing Guernsey Plymouth Rock Deere Emerson Fairbanks D. F. Macon R. E. Dougherty D. F Macon Keota Rubio Wellston Jake Ramge L. B. Laithly Aid of Valley Lowa Wwallaces Farmer B. B. Wilson First Trust and Savings Bank Des Moines Wilson Legislative Committee of Iowa Bankers Association Wallaces Des Moines, Iowa Jose
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