Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1920

Page

7

News from Crawfordsville residents report visits and illness

Crawfordsville Jan 15 Morgan Rose left for Pennsylvania to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs A Howsare visited in Washington yesterday. Mrs Marsh Sewell of Winfield spent the day here at the C Fletcher home. Mrs Arthur Yard of Washington visited with her parents Mr and Mrs T J Nicholson. James Fletcher Ora Fletcher and Eugene Fletcher from Columbus Junction arrived, called by their father J T Fletcher illness. W H McCall learned of sister Ann McCleerys death near Omonauk Iowa yesterday. Miss Hattie Covert returned home from Des Moines and Ames yesterday.

Crawfordsville Olbert Rose Pennsylania A. Howsare Washington Marsh Sewell Winfield C. Fletcher Arthur Yard T. J. Nicholson James Fletcher Ora Fletcher Sheffield Eugene Fletchr Columbus Junction J. T. Fletcher W. H. McCall Ann McCleery Omonauk Hattie Covert Des Moines Ames

Community Notes From Crawfordsville Detailing Socials and Visits

Mrs. M. D. Yard of Washington spent yesterday at the RE J David home. The G T club was hosted by Mrs. S J Stites and Mrs. Robert Wells at a 6 o'clock dinner. Washington visitors Mrs T J Harvey and Miss Jessie Long are staying with relatives. D C Griffith of Ainsworth called on friends. The United Presbyterian Women Missionary Society held a monthly meeting at Mrs Kelsey’s home and elected officers for the year. W H McClelland and sister Mary left for Somonank Illinois for their sister Ann McCleary’s funeral. James Bentley of Ohio and his sister Mrs J S McCleary visited the Ellis on gable home in Winfield.

Crawfordsville M. D. Yard Washington RE. J. Davidon Davison S. J. Stites Robert Wells G. T. Club Wells T. J. Harvey Jesse Long D. C. Griffith Ainsworth Women's Missionary Society United Presbyterian Church Kelsey G. V. Hanna Clara Wood Lisle Maxwell Lois Rhea W. G. Robertson Earl Ferguson N. E. Lease W. H. McClelland Mary Somonank, Ill Ann McCleary James Bentley Ohio J. S. Mccleary Winfield Ellison Gable

Waist Reading Declares Traits From Waists

A new waist based science claims a short waist indicates a lively frank and vivacious girl who is ambitious and thoughtful of others. Conversely a long waisted person is described as economical but not always sweet tempered.

Notice to Publishers of Washington County Textbooks

Washington County Board of Education invites bids for school textbooks and supplies for grades one to eight across multiple subjects from readings to civics. Bids due by 11 PM February 9 1920 at the county courthouse. Samples to remain in the county superintendent's office. bids may be rejected in whole or part.

Washington Washington County Kathryn Z Montgomery Minnie R. Conner C. R. Wells Dempsey Real Estate Co Iowa J. W. Teeter

Prairie Center Social and Community Notes

Prairie Center reports social visits including Charlie Wolf and family at Charlie Hodges and J O Matthews gathering. Miss Sarah Buntenbach visits sister Mrs Fred Burger. C A Ruebsam returns from Chicago with hogs and cattle. Ladies Aid meets at T C Koehley home with 30 attendees and a dinner. Local families attend installation. Imogene Warren assists Mrs McLaughlin.

Prairie Center Charlie Wolf J. O. Matthews Charlie Hodges Sarah Buntenbach Fred Burger C. A. Ruebsam Chicago Fred Coakley Ladies’ Aid St. Paul Evangelical Church T. C. Koehley Sam Warren C. A. Rubsam Frank Schneider Imogene Warren Dr. McLaughlin Mack Beemblossom and Roy Randall Havre

Prohibition Rally Set Across Lexington Churches

Next Sunday the M E church board schedules a Prohibition Rally to celebrate the dry victory. Lexington Pilotsburg and Zion Center will feature music and talks on a saloonless nation and happy homes. New officers for the Lexington U S post last Sunday include Supt Wade Gardner and Sec Gertrude Beaty along with other appointees. A Sunday school convention program is planned for January 30 with Rev A H Barker of Wellman delivering the evening address and a $1 program fee.

Lexington M. E Board of Temperance Lexington Pilotsburg Zion Center Lexington U. S Wade Gardner G. T. Timmins Gertrude Beaty Eithel Amalong Treas Hoyt Gardner Leilah Timmins Florence Bishop H. C. Millice Cradle Rafl Albert E. Paul Lexington Sunday School A. H. Barker Wellman

Why Am I a Christian Sermon and Church News

Sabbath school notes report on speaker Mr. I K Beal in Des Moines for state Sabbath School officers meeting. A new enrollment and attendance recording board will be presented. Fund drive nears 10000 dollars with full amount expected. Eleven names linked to potential church ingathering. six express desire to unite. Brother Freeland had a serious fall but now can sit up. visitors welcome at upcoming meetings and social events.

I. K. Beal Des Moines Sabbath School Association Opal Isminger KE. S. Freeland

Ainsworth United Presbyterian Sabbath Announcements

Announcements for Sabbath January 18 1920 list 10:00 am Sabbath school studying the boldness of Peter and John 11:00 am public worship sermon Mobilizing the Churchs forces 645 pm Y P C U service 730 pm evening public worship.

Peter and John

Ainsworth Methodist Weekend Services and Guests

The Ainsworth Methodist church lists Sunday messages at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. with sermons "A Discouraged Preacher" and "The Tragedy of an Armless Hand" plus Epworth League at 6:30 p.m. led by Elizabeth McBlain. District Superintendent Rev. G. L. Minear visits Jan 29 for conference. University Park students lead services Friday and Saturday.

Epworth League Elizabeth McBlain G. L. Minear University Park

Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Restores Appetite After Ills

After years of stomach trouble and bloating a speaker reports full recovery using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The ad claims the product removes catarrhal mucus and intestinal inflammation, easing stomach liver and appendicitis symptoms. One dose proves it, with money refunded. Lemmon's Pharmacy and druggists advertise.

Mayr Lemmon’s

Remembering to guard confidential matters in conversation

A reminder to consider whether sharing secrets about business or family could lead to future regret. It urges prudence in private discussions and highlights the value of discretion in everyday conversations.

Also Mentioned on This Page

New “Science Evening Journal Herman Pehler Ainsworth Cemetery Jersey Crib Rock Island Monmouth Gang W. M. Forner D. F. Macon R. L. Richard Heeler Ainsworth United Presbyterian M. Y. P. C. U. Service Ainsworth Methodist WOLF Wolf Chem CAL .O Quaimery Illinois Sherman Brothers McKenzie & Shilling W. J. Wilkinson Riverside J. D. Duncan Cotter Kemp Corporation of Good Town Isd Godfrey & Eldridge Washington, Iowa Shalla & Cannon’s Sanford Livery Barn Pathfinder Orion King Orion L. H. Rinner Noble, Iowa Milo J. Shalla R. Wellman A. C. Cannon R. 2 Washington, la
Search Courier

Search the Washington Evening Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Evening Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication