Oyster parties at Johnson's with two hundred pies
Local items note oyster parties at Johnson's with two hundred pies planned for tomorrow. Several residents return home after day trips to the city, including Mrs. G. T. Swift and Arthur from Havre, John Buxbaum from Crawfordville, and Mrs. Richard Donaldson from Ainsworth. Miss Stella Knotts and Mrs. M. C. Dayton also return to West Chester after visiting friends yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. T. Swift
Arthur
Havre
John Buxbaum
Crawfordville
Richard Donaldson
Ainsworth
Edgington
M. C. Dayton
Stella Knotts
West Chester
District Court Petition in Iowa and Washington County Suit
The District Court in Washington County Iowa hears a petition by Siberts against Dolan and Dolan seeking repayment of Eight dollars thirty-two and fifty one hundredths. The case appears in the March term with the clerk’s notice recording the petition and defendants named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Siberts
A. Pp .Dolan
Katie Dolan
T.G. P. Dolan
District Court
State of
Iowa
Washington County
Foreclosure Notice on Iowa Mortgage and Promissory Note
The case seeks dollars due on a promissory note dated February 13 1908 with 6.5 percent interest and foreclosure of a mortgage securing payment. Real estate described in Washington County Iowa is listed, with the court date set for March 17 1908 in Washington. Attorney J F Henderson signs the notice for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D
Washington County
Iowa
Washington
J. F. Henderson
Quieting Title Suit in Washington County Iowa
In Washington County Iowa district court O L Samson and Zilpha A Heaton sue to quiet title to real estate described as lot four in block nine teen and addition to Washington City alleging over twenty years adverse possession by themselves and others through whom they claim and that unknown claimants hold partial interests. The petition seeks general equitable relief and cancellation of all adverse liens and claims with judgment in favor of plaintiffs. Defendants and unknown claimants are notified to appear before noon on the second day of the March 1908 term starting March 7 at the Washington County Courthouse. Kroner Livingston Attorneys for Plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. L. Samson
Zilpha A. Heaton
Plaintiffs
Way
Simon P. Teeple
Richard Moore
Washington Co
Iowa Territory
Washington County
Iowa
Morgan Hart
David Bunker
James Lawson
John Duke
William H. Rousseau
Nettle Rousseau
Sarah McClure
H. Rousseau
Graham Opera House
Enoch Ross
Munson H. Michael
M. . Michael
Nancy K. Michael
Robert Kinkade
Sarah Kinkade
Robert Kinkad
John Spitzier
John P. Spittier
Eliza Spittier
T. Dempsey
B. A. Demn
Norman Everson
Covenant Ge No. 101
J. P. Spittier
Anna G. Wilson
Greenbury Crossland
Wm. E. Chilcote
W. E. Chilcote
Nathan Horner
Nathan Baker
Jymee Hatyers
Rhoda Richey
Charles Little
Charles KE
Little Mary Jane Little
Ben. P. Baldman
Benj P. Baldwin
Lavina Baldwin
Mahetable King
Mahetabele King
Mehetabel King
Davin P Sturges
Davin P Need
Albert Allen
Washington
M. Lewis
Samuel Conner
Robert Cherry
Second
United Presbyterian Church of
City
Said
District Court of
District Court
Death of Eli Warfel A Respected Iowa Citizen
Eli Warfel a native of Lancaster County Pennsylvania died at his East Washington Street home after a long illness that began in September 1906. He came to Iowa in 1855 and married Eliza Miller in 1870. four children survive or are noted. A long time Presbyterian, he was a staunch Republican and active church worker. Funeral at his home Saturday at 2 pm conducted by Rev. L D Young with interment in the city cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Warfel
East Washington Street
Mr. Warfel
Eli Wartel
Lancaster County
Pennsylvania
Abraham and
Elizabeth Brenaman Wartel
David Neiswanger
Warfel
Iowa
Eliza M. Miller
Lizzie Clapper
Irene Darbyshire
Fred Warfel
Chicago
Anna
Warre
Washington
Presbyterian Church
L. D. Young
Local notes recount visits and moves around town
Mrs. David Benson Sr. is on the sick list. Miss Blanche McFarlane visits Havre. Band concert planned for March 6. Local residents shop and travel between towns, moving houses and visiting friends. Notables include Mr. and Mrs Linas Woods, John Matucha, Miss Bertha Brown, Perry Beenblossom sale attendees, and Mrs. Clara B Pearson visiting Crawfordsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Benson, Sr
North of Town
Blanche McFarlane
Havre
Vienna
Linas Woods
John Matucha
Iowa Avenue
East Main Street
Bertha Brown
Keota
Dusenberry
A. A. Beenblossom
J. A. McCoy
Clara B. Pearson
Ainsworth
John Crawford
Crawfordsville
Death of Peter Carlson in Washington Area
Peter Carlson died at his home one mile east of Washington at 8 this morning from pneumonia after a two week illness. A Swedish immigrant from Moline Illinois, he farmed with his brother in law Alex Johnson. Survived by wife and son Chester, his mother in Moline, and brothers John and Carl and sister Anna in Illinois. He belonged to Lodge 133 I O O F and Vikings No 9 Moline. Body will be sent to Moline for interment. funeral arrangements pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Carlson
Washington
Carlson
Moline
Ill
Alex Johnson
Chester
John
Anna
Carl
Chicago
Lodge 133
Independent
Order of Vikings No. 9
Death of Edward Harley in Oklahoma
Miss Mae Harley received a telegram announcing the death of her brother Edward Harley at Kaw Oklahoma after a period of illness. He died in Kaw Hospital and will be buried there. Survived by father James Harley two brothers John Harley of Kaw and Chas Harley of West Chester area and two sisters Mrs Mary Harley Warner of Coldale Colorado and Miss Mae Harley of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Harley
Edward Harley
Kaw
Okla
Mr. Harley
Oklahoma
West Chester
Miss Mae Harley
James Harley
John Harley
Chas. Harley
Near West Chester
Mary Harley- Warner
Coldale
Colo
City
Funeral for Mrs. Hannah Winters Friday Service
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Hannah Winters will be held at the Methodist church immediately on the Burlington train's arrival Saturday morning February 22 at 9 45 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Winters
Methodist
Burlington
Bryan Banquet Promises A Large Tonight In Phoenix Hall
Over one hundred tickets sold for the Bryan banquet to be held at 6 o clock tomorrow evening in Phoenix hall. Attendance is expected to reach at least one hundred fifty and organizers predict a first rate success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Phoenix Hall
Romadka seeks divorce citing cruelty and arrest history
Milwaukee February 21 Charles J Romadka files suit for divorce from Evelyn Caine Romadka alleging two years of cruel treatment. The filing recounts Evelyn Romadka's Chicago escapades with a black accomplice and her Joliet penitentiary burglary conviction. They married May 18 1908 at Oskaloosa and have a daughter Evelyn three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Charles J Romadka
Evelyn Caine Romadka
Chicago
Joliet
Ramadka
Oskaloosa
Pvelyn
Death forces adjournment of Senate and House
Washington February 21 death in this city of Senator Latimer S. Coboth branches of congress adjourned. The Senate adjourned almost immediately after convening and the House an hour afterward. In each chamber resolutions of regret were adopted and a committee named to accompany the body home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Washington
Latimer S. Co
Hody
Detroit Banks Weigh New Oversight After Glazier Scandal
Detroit bankers debate a special committee or local bank examiner to prevent undue influence after a $1,000,000 transfer through Frank P. Glazier raises concerns about one man's control over bank affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etroit
Frank P. Glagier
Detroit
Fire Suppressed at Jon Lacey's General Store
Fire discovered inside Jon Lacey's general store in Come Portland Ind on February 21. Neighbors helped douse the flames with water and the blaze was contained. Authorities suspect arson as the fire appeared to be started inside the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ind
Jon Lacey
Come
Baron Takahira Officially Receives at White House
Washington February 21. The president and Japan’s new ambassador Baron Takahira exchanged speeches at the official reception. Though formal, both sides showed a strong desire to preserve peace. The event occurred at the White House with the ambassador’s suite in diplomatic, military and naval attire in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron Takahira
Washington
Japan
White House
Johnson Hanged for Wife Murder in Philadelphia
Philadelphia February 21 William Fr Johnson a negro was hanged here for the murder of his wife. After the drop he struggled violently and kicked his shoes loose. He reportedly feared the banks would bust on him and he buried his money, but could not recall the blaze to mark the spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
William Fr. Johnson
Johnson
Atlanta Constitution
Band concert and local notices in a small town
March 6 band concert announced. Mrs Bert Shields travels to Des Moines for a visit. Mrs Mert Bickford visits relatives at Pleasant Plain. Johnsons open tomorrow for Sunday bakery supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Shields
Des Moines
Mert Bickford
Pleasant Plain
Mrs Gamble to Move from Crawfordsville to Ft Scott Kan
Mrs J R Gamble arrived in the city this morning from Crawfords ville and plans to move to Ft Scott Kansas in about two weeks with the household goods to follow. Lemon pies rolls coffee cakes and all kinds of cakes available at Johnsons tomorrow. Mrs Cora Hulberson of Conesville changed cars here en route to Knoxville for a visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Gamble
Crawfordsville
Ft. Scott
Kan
Mr. Gamble
Johnson's
Cora Hulberson
Conesville
Knoxville
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Ville Elder, PasLisHer
Por
Washington, Iowa
Sasth Main Street
I. K. Beal
Anna Wolf
Town I
West Chester Road
Eugene Frechin
Main Street
A. G. Wilcox
Carnes Ratliff Com.co
Howard L. McCleery
Union Stock Yards
Hil
Johnson’s
Iawa
Kroner & Livingston
Dr. King
G. O. Floyd
Kershaw, S. C
Stewart’s Pharmacy
Ian Church
Margaret DeMarce
Delta
Hay
Cedar Rapids
George Barrett
Sigourney
Leo Shelangouski
Stewart
Joe Casper
Carl Law
Pittsburg
Jennie Law
Law
J. H. Mayer
Glen
Titus
J. L. Mayer
BE. G. Mason
Mrs. Winters
Romadka
STECK
Pickard
China
H. F. Steck
Marion Anderson
Washington National Bank
Corn Products Mfg. CO
Frey
Ss-Uf
Morrison
THE
Washington Brick and Tile CO
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