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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1924

Page

3

Court Overrules Motion To Strike In County Board Case

Judge D W Hamilton overruled Barthelow motion to require Morgan petition amendments and strike other paragraphs. Barthelow may file answer today. trial possible within two weeks, with jury likely if chosen. Case involves two Washington township residents Barthelow and Donahey and whether both are Washington Township citizens. Jury/nonjury schedule set. first jury trial date around January 29.

D. W. Hamilton E. L. Barthelow A. J. Morgan E. D. Morrison Barthelaw Washington Township Mr. Barthelow Sam T. Donahey Washington City Petit Sidney Smith Va Sophia Lanz Martha J. Snyder Supervisors R Beatty Harry McCall County Treat Mary J. Shaffer A. Tallman J. F. Romine S. A. Tallman

Snow and Wind Bring Iowa Whiter Day Outlook

Snow fell for hours and blanketed the ground to four to five inches. A northwest wind scattered the snow and dropped the temperature, with the official thermometer at four degrees above zero by noon. A cold night is forecast.

Iowa

Plasterer Reports Demand for New Wall Renewal Method

Walls are renewed by applying an extra coat of plaster over old surfaces to create a fresh finish. George Young reports growing demand for this method, recently adopted by plasterers with satisfactory and economical results.

George Young

Tragic Death of Dr J C Bennett in Train Taxi Collision

Word came of the death of Dr J C Bennett of Eskridge Kansas a son in law of Moses Hay brother of Mark and Dill Hay and the late Dr G W Hay He and two other men were killed when their taxi cab struck a railway train Dr Bennett was not well known here but his wife s family have many friends in Washington county.

J. C. Bennett Eskridge Kansas Moses Hay Mark and Dill Hay G. W. Hay Bennett Washington County

Jury assignments for late January court docket

The list shows juries scheduled for Tuesday January 29 at 9 00 AM including Clara Sweet versus W 83 and several other cases such as Harold G White versus Rosina White Fred Oatermeijer versus Ralph A Beauchamp and more at Clarinda National Bank versus Ernest Carlson. Additional sessions appear for Wednesday January 30 at 9 00 AM and Thursday January 21 at 9 46 AM with cases like Commercial Savings Bank versus Joseph Nebel Emma Plecker versus R T Knotnerus and D H Rittenhouse et al versus Farm Coom Freehange.

Clara Sweet Sweet Harold G. White Rosina White Fred Oatermeijer Ralph A. Beauchamp Hippee State& Co Fred Monere Clarinda National Bank Ernest Carlson W. C. Steinbrecher Ralph Schultz Pauls Lumber Co Pauls Lumber Co. Vs. ©. M. Busby E. C. Bleher Adam J. Baird Commerccial Savings Bank Joseph Nebel John Rath J. S. Wieland The Iowa Savings Bank R. H. Fereel Emma Plecker R. T. Knottnerrus

Washington High Sees Growing Pains in Ottumwa Tilt

Washington high school basketball teams shows progress ahead of Friday game with Ottumwa. Ottumwa, strong and undefeated, is favored but Washington’s youth and flashes of skill hint at a tighter contest. Captain Marshall leads scoring while Hill and Weaver stand out among newcomers. Morrette netted three baskets yesterday.

Washington High School Washington Hill Attemger Guard Weaver Marshall Elwell McConnell Thompson Duke Korf John Morrette

Wallace Studio Moves to New Room Near Johnsons Grocery

E. A. Wallace has moved his photographic studio from opposite the Graham Theater to the former Dean restaurant location just south of Johnson's grocery. The move provides more room, closer proximity to the business center, and all equipment has been transferred. the studio is now open for business.

E. A. Wallace Graham Theater Dean Restaurant Johnson's Wallace

Declamation Meet Held at Chester Meets Judges Named

West Chester hosted a high school declamation contest yesterday evening with judges Miss Althea Montgomery Miss Helen Wilson and J D Glasgow of Washington. Lucile Dayton won dramatic class with Strongheart Florence Schultz led humorous class, with Florence Gardner and Ruth Bauer as runners up.

Althea Montgomery Helen Wilson J. D D. Glasgow Washington West Chester Lucile Dayton Read “Strongheart Hazel Walters Florence Huber Florence Schultz Florence Gardner Ruth Bauer

Funeral services for Catharine Hammer infant daughter

Funeral services for Catharine Marie Hammer infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Hammer were held at the Methodist church conducted by Dr. W. W. Bowers. Pall bearers were Theodore Brown Dale Schurtz James Sexton and Car Kunath. Interment was in Elm Grove cemetery.

Catharine Marie Hammer E. B. Hammer Methodist Church W. W. Bowers Theodore Brown Dale Schurtz James Sexton Car Kunath Methodist Carl Hedges Remps Hampsher Jesse Miller Hammer Elm Grove Cemetery

Four Iowa Congressmen Seek Nomination And Local Bid

On January 16 four Iowa congressmen filed for re nomination and Wallace M Short mayor of Sioux City filed to run against W D Boles in the Eleventh District. Also Harry F Hull of Williamsburg L J Dickinson of Algona H K Evans of Corydon and T J Robinson of Hampton filed papers along with John Eden of Calamus seeking state representative nomination.

Hampton John Eden Calamus

Congress Not Very Industrious Today

Washington January 16 Congress showed weak attendance and slow debate amid a Democratic insurgent attack on the Republican rules revision program. Fire flares on the floor punctuated a day of dull proceedings as gloomy January weather loomed.

Washington House Congress

Washington Home Talent Cast Set for It Pays to Advertise

Talented locals are chosen for the Washington Advertising club’s home talent production It Pays to Advertise. Rehearsals start tonight under Claire Brewer with Mrs Tracy Phillips as Miss Mary Grayson and Mrs Kenneth Carris as the Comtesse de Beauvein.

Washington Washington Advertising Club Claire Brewer Tracy Phillips Mary Grayson Kenneth Carris Eleanor Walker Comtesse de Beauvein Isabelle Minick Marie

Death of Wayland businessman Herman Magdefrau

Wayland reports the death of Herman Magdefrau aged between seventy five and eighty in the community. He owned a general store and remained active in business until recent months. Survived by a widow and two sons in Wayland. He was a Methodist and longtime Masonic lodge secretary active in town activities.

Herman Magdefrau Wayland Masonic Lodge

Miss Samuelson Teaches in Washington County Schools

Extension worker Miss Agnes Samuelson from Cedar Falls spent three days aiding County Superintendent Miss Wallace in rural and Normal Training schools of Washington county. She lectured Tuesday at Brighton high school on Scholarship and Methods to senior Normal Training students. Wednesday and Friday she visited rural and surrounding schools and spoke to junior and senior classes.

Agnes Samuelson Cedar Falls Miss Wallace Washington County Miss Samuelson Brighton High School Washington

Washington National Bank Closes Early for Funeral

The Washington National Bank will close after two o clock tomorrow afternoon for the funeral of Mrs John Alex Young mother of cashier Harvey Young. Customers are advised to complete business before that hour. Miss Blanche Gordon had an accident on the slippery sidewalk near the Journal office and remains at home recovering. she was unconscious briefly and is under medical care.

Washington National Bank John Alex Young Harvey Young Blanche Gordon Journal Office

Automobile Licenses Issued in County Treasurer Office

A total of 3 780 automobile licenses have been issued at the office of the county treasurer for the current year, it was reported at that office this morning. Fifteen were issued yesterday.

Basketball Scores From Ottumwa Alvia Muscatine Columbus Jet

Ottumwa led with 16 points at Ottumwa while Alvia had 15 and Muscatine 14 as Columbus Jet trailed with 11 in a compact neighborhood score tally.

Ottumwa Alvia Muscatine Columbus Jet

Funeral arrangements for Mrs. John Alex Young

Funeral services for Mrs. John Alex Young will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 from the residence 202 East Main Street. The casket will be open to friends at the home this evening and tomorrow morning. The casket will not be open at the service.

John Alex Young East Main Street

Mrs Corinne Cherry and Nada Cherry to Visit West Coast

Mrs Corinne S Cherry and her daughter Nada Viola Cherry will depart Wednesday night for Long Beach California. They plan a three month tour visiting California Oregon and Washington in cities including Portland and Seattle.

Corinne S. Cherry Nada Viola Cherry Long Beach Calif California Portland Oregon Seattle Washington

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