Brighton Assault Case Ends In Acquittal In Kyle Court
Edward Van Winkle of Brighton was found not guilty of assault and battery after a crowded Squire Kyle's court trial. The case, brought by Frank Swisher, concerned an incident at a Brighton poultry and produce plant on December 19 1921 and lasted about twenty minutes. County Attorney Michels prosecuted. J L Brookhart defended. The jury consisted of Mart White William Dagenberg Jeff Tucker Ed Wells Homer Prymek and Chris Bauer. Costs were assessed against the complaining witness. The same report notes the Brighton library annual meeting with Librarian Miss Iva Denny praising public access and circulation figures. James M Dillinger aged 82 died at the county home after long illness. funeral Thursday at Goodin parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward van Winkle
Brighton
Squire Kyle
Frank Swisher
Mart White
William Dagenberg
Jeff Tucker
Ed Wells
Homer Prymek
Chris Bauer
Swisher
Michels
J. L. Brookhart
Mr. van Winkle
Iva Denny
Washington City
Washington
Iowa
James M. Dillinger
Ohio
Columbus City
Anna Mullin
Roe Dillinger
James
Sadie McFarland
Colorado Springs
Etta Morgan
California
The Gas Stove and American Household Progress
Foreign observers marvel at central heating and modern kitchens once considered luxuries. The gas stove, now essential to 45,000,000 people in 4,600 communities, evolved from crude beginnings since 1880 through expert study and experimentation to meet public needs.
Dempsey Joins Lemley Littlefield Agency In Norwich
E J Dempsey joins Lemley Littlefield as full time insurance executive handling fire tornado casualty and other lines for Norwich Union Fire and Mill Owners Mutual Fire. The firm name changes to Lemley Littlefield Dempsey due to Littlefield’s extended absence pursuing company interests in Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EF. J. Dempsey
Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company
Norwich
England
Lemley & Littlefield
Dempsey
Mutual Fire Insurance
Lemley, Littlefield & Dempsey
Littlefield
Mexico
Schools Reopen After Christmas Break in Washington
Washington schools reopened after a two week Christmas vacation with teachers back at work and strong pupil attendance despite bad weather. Illness had reduced numbers, but most have recovered and no diphtheria cases are reported. The first semester resumes its final lap with good results, and Miss Edna McCarty of Washington, a Colorado State Normal School graduate, will become assistant principal at Heights school next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edna McCarty
Colorado State Normal School
the Heights School
Wilson Company Becomes Jobbers for Fox Furnace
J M Wilson of this city takes over a state wide jobbing contract for Fox Furnace Company of Elyria Ohio. The deal creates a three man traveling sales force and distributing points in Omaha Des Moines and Washington with Washington as headquarters. Fox Furnace was bought by American Radiator and a new plant with 60000 furnaces yearly capacity. Wilson also reorganizes the Wilson Heating Company naming J H Fenton retired and replaced by Jesse Busby and Will Jurging to run installations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Wilson
Towa
Fox Furnace Company
Elyria
Ohio
Iowa
Omaha
Des Moines
Washington
Wilson
American Radiator Company
Wilson Heating Company
J. H. Fenton
Mr. Wilson
Mr. Fenton
Jesse Busby
California Weather Repeats Southland Rain Clash
Washington county Iowa reports heavy January rain with thunder and warm spell signaling early spring. The storm pattern mirrors California conditions as Pasadena and Los Angeles receive steady rain. Iowa measures precipitation near four tenths of an inch by noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Iowa
Calfornia
Pasadena
Los Angeles
Washington
Owens couple leaves for Kansas City and Oklahoma tours
Mr and Mrs C C Owens departed this morning for Kansas City to visit Mr Owens brother C A Fall Then they will travel to Kaw Oklahoma and Stillwater Oklahoma to visit Mrs Owens sisters They plan to return in about six weeks
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Owens
Kansas City
Mr. Owens
C. A. Fall
Kaw
Okla
Stillwater
Advertising Club Hears Supt Harding
The Washington Advertising Club heard Supt W C Harding of the city schools explain advertising from a psychological angle. He did not claim expertise but offered clearer insight into principles behind public appeals. The club plans more speakers and will continue studying the advertising textbook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Ad Club
W. C. Harding
Community club notices and meetings listed
Local announcements list meetings for Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M the Fortnightly club the Women’s Missionary society and other groups with dates in January including note of rescheduled and postponed sessions. Also mentions Glendale Telephone stockholders meeting and Legion installation postponed with hostess plans for the Rebekah club gathering.
Organize Women's Gym Class in Prospect
A new women’s gym class may form at Washing ton’s high school if interest grows. A meeting is set for tomorrow at 7 30 p m in the high school gym with Ada Wilson, the physical director, likely to lead if the group forms. dues depend on member numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
County Board of Supervisors
Farmer’ Union
Washington
Timorrow
Ada Wilson
Pleasant Hits Booster Club Hosts New Year Soiree
The Pleasant Hits Booster Club gathered at John Elger’s home to celebrate Mrs. Elger’s birthday and the couple’s twelfth wedding anniversary with games, piano and violin music, and a festive oyster supper. Edith and Esther entertained with music while three year old Virginia sang two songs. Mr Meyer closed the evening with a violin piece as guests wished a Happy New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Elger
Mrs. Elger
Washington shoppers Mr and Mrs Ray Menefee visit Keota
Mr and Mrs Ray Menefee of Keota were noted as Washington shoppers yesterday during a local outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Menefee
Keota
Washington
Community group notices and dissolution of Wilson Heating
Local notices list multiple church and club meetings scheduled for Friday and Saturday in January 1922 including Catholic Daughters Methodist W R C G A R and W S groups with times and locations. Also dissolution notice states J Wilson and J H Fenton’s partnership Wilson Heating Company in Washington Iowa ends Jan 1 1922 with J M Wilson sole owner continuing at the same address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Daughters of America
K. C. Hall
J Wilson
J. H. Fenton
Wilson , Heating Company
Washington
Iowa
J. M. Wilson
Wilson Heating Company
Funeral services for Mrs M J McCullough held at McCreedy home
Funeral services for Mrs. M. J. McCullough were conducted yesterday at the home of Mr and Mrs Harlan McCreedy on East Jefferson Street led by Rev W G Robb of the Covenanter Church. Pallbearers included J M Godfrey B P Wylie W L Duncan John Applegate O L Samson and Frank Wella. Burial followed in Ainsworth Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCullough
M. J. McCullough
Harlan McCreedy
East Jefferson Street
W.G. Robb
Covenanter Church
J. M. Godfrey
8. P. Wylie
W. Tl. Duncan
John Applegate
O. L. Samson
Frank Wella
Ainsworth Cemetery
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Kyle
Library Board
Death
Jas. M. Dillinger
Lyona
Ington
State of Liberty
GAS & Electric
E. J. Dempsey
Wilson Company
Jobbers
Jon Hope
Evening Journal
Henry Simmering
Black
W. D. Loftiss
FORD
GEFSE
Wellman
OAK Block Wood
W. M. Darbyshire
D. E. Zimmerman
Green
Buff Rock Roosters
John Olds
Ainsworth, R
R. GC
Vincent
Good Town
Jine
J. F. H. Taylor
J. W. Harris
Phe
W. D. Booth
B. B. Berdo
R. A. Spaulding
Fairfield
Lowe
Inquire Journal
Bath
Win Smouse
Sebert
Smouse
Epaniel
Cc. O. Davis
H. I. Ward & Co
Advertising Club
Supt. Harding
Washington Lodge
A. F
A. M
Elliot Grayson, W
Homer Darbyshire
Women's Missionary Society of the
First United Presbyterian Church
Independent Club
O. L. Dayton
Young Women's Missionary Society of the
Second United Presbyterian Church
J. H. Baird
The
Missionary Society of the Christian Church
Mort King
Hampton
Presbyterian Church
Mrs. Oates
Women's Missionary Society of the Second United Presbyterian Church
S. M. McCleery
Ida Gordon
Glendale Telephone Company
Glendale School House
Hoyay
Irene Delong
American Legion
Oscar Jugenheimer
Rebekah Club
Phillips Drug Store
Kodak Store
Reister & Sons
Mfges
O M. Kerk
Methodist Church
Homer Stephen
Remps Hampsher
Baptist Mission Society
Mission
Rebekah
West Chester
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