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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1925
Page
8
Winn Edvestone and George Duke arrived home today after visiting Chicago to oversee a shipment of livestock destined for local markets. The men had gone to the city to inspect the cargo and arrange transportation.
Local shoppers are offered 490 yards of 36 inch soft finish perenales in indigo gray black and white at Crail's with regular 19¢ per yard value. Mr and Mrs Frank Bagle and son of Fremont Nebr visit the Wid Tarmeir and Louis Bagle home. Nort Corbin and Earl Corbina travel to Cedar Tripidia after the death and funeral of their father and grandfather C. Corbin aged over two years.
The notice lists Crail’s selling five pieces of Doll Davis English foulard prints, 35cc quality at 25c, and promotions for rugs and Consolentum. It mentions Rene Warner reporting four carloads of hogs shipped to St. Louis, visits by Mr and Mrs Baxter Ingham from Brighton, Rothechild visitors from Iowa City, and local business trips to Washington. It records repairs starting on the Heroes Bell carriage factory corner and urges payment of debts to Havre Cooperative Co by Feb. 26 at Wittris’s Harness Shop or Havre Store.
Mrs Sadie Dusenbery of West Chester shops in the city for toy day. Miss Mayo of New York City will present The Fool at the Methodist church on March 2 with free admission and silver offerings. Epworth League auspices.
Mrs. M. J. Redlinger returned home after attending her sister’s wedding in Keota. She stayed at her father’s home while there, where Luther Gormly and family expressed thanks for kindness shown during their recent bereavement and for assistance at the time of the sale.
Word from Uelona Meyer says his condition has improved after a recent spell. Marion Anderson from Chicago visits to see friends and tend business. Edgar Smith is mourned by Mr. and Mrs. Serling White of Davenport. Domestic science exhibit at Nicola and Harmon's showcases student work. Homer J. Buckley, business authority and speaker, will visit February 26. plan to attend. Mr. Mayhew recovers from a fall at his East Washington home. he is 88 next Monday. Edward N Wenberger and Virginia Knight, both of Washington, obtain a marriage license this morning.
The article highlights two new linoleum patterns. One is inlaid and the other is a print. Both promise a distinctive look for flooring.
Des Moines February 19 Announcement that Hawkeye Tire and Rubber Company is moving into liquidation. A trustee committee Charles Maxwell Carl Smith and John T Christie the president of the defunct concern manage the assignment of the company's property. General creditors will receive little or nothing as most assets are mortgaged. Maxwell says the books show nearly 750000 paid out on a partially completed factory in Des Moines.
Senator Norris of Nebraska challenged the Underwood Muscle Shoals leasing bill conference report in the U.S. Senate. He argued the conferees overstepped by acting outside the Senate, claiming the House had already passed a lease bill to Henry Ford, who later withdrew his offer.
The House Rules Committee approved a resolution to give right of way to the Haugen cooperative marketing bill to implement the president's agricultural commission recommendations. Leaders expect the measure to be taken up tomorrow or Saturday.
E C Dickinson brother of Representative L J Dickinson was robbed of 20 dollars by two unmasked bandits who entered his garage at 7 o clock last night A boy held a gun to his ribs while an older man emptied the till The crime occurred in Algona as reported by The Associated Press.
The Republican steering committee added the general pension increase bill and the $41,000,000 rivers and harbors authorization measure to the Senate’s legislative program for the remainder of the session.
Cedar Rapids George W Hartweil 61 a well known hotel man died here in this city. The obituary notes Thurston as founder and first president of the order of railway telegraphers.
Simpeon 29 defeats Ellsworth 14 while La Crosse Normal wins 29 to 24 over Columbia College. Iowa State Teachers 19 loses to Upper Iowa 26. Corner beats Coe 25 to 26. Dubuque 47 defeats Campion 2 as La Crosse 29 tops Columbia 2. Kearney State Normal 18 over Corner Princeton 35 20. Albia 22 beats Ottumwa 16.
Council Bluffs Ray L Martin son in law of the late Jacob Krug to be released Monday after an eight and a half month sentence for DUI he refused relatives offer to pay the fine. The consolidated school in Martelle was destroyed in a 45000 fire. Des Moines Chief of Police Jas Cavender to appear before the grand jury regarding alleged failure to aid gambling houses. Des Moines delegates to the Iowa Retail Furniture Dealers association say newspapers are best for advertising. Des Moines University lost a debate to Creighton on congressional power to override Supreme Court. Creighton supported the affirmative. Mrs Augusta Nordquist wife of John Nordquist a news boy candidate for commissioner of public safety in the last city election accuses him of threatening to dig her eyes out.
Des Moines A Clark refused alimony payment and chose jail after testifying of a broken back. bound over to the grand jury. Fairfield Dr B N Gantz loses medical license for a year after drug act conviction. Pella Central College bans dances for students per the president. Mason City Mrs T T Blaise announces bid for city commission, first woman candidate here. It pays Advertise always has.
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