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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1923

Page

3

Death of C A Wooley is reported at Crawfordsville

C A Wooley of Crawfordsville dies at his birthplace farm after years of poor health. He was born February 7 1838, married to Mattie Moore in 1885, with three children Jeannette Will and Mrs Harley Rhea. Funeral is set for Thursday at his home. The day includes legal proceedings in Hinshaw vs Lake for a 640 dollar commission and a church sermon on Christian life by Dr J T McCrory in Pittsburgh.

Cary Allen Wooley Crawfordsville Iowa Mattie Moore Misa Jeannette Washington Will Harley Rhea Wooley W. R. Wooley Ths Place Lizzie Wooley Mr. Wooley United Presbyterian Church Arthur Enfield A. C. Sleichter L. L. Hinshaw Floyd Hixson William Lake Mr. Lake Enfield Rate Iowa City FE. C. Eicher 8. W. Livingston O. A. Byington Iona Ity First United Presbyterian Church J. T. McCrory Pittsburgh First McCrory Jesus Union Choir Presbyterian Second United Presbyterian Hugh McCleery Marion George

Second Fordson Farming Day Promises Local Exhibits

The second annual Fordson Farming Day is set for Friday January 19 with demonstrations and exhibits expected to draw farmers and families to the Fordson area.

Fordson

Nurses Alumni Hold Annual Meeting at County Hospital

The Washington county hospital nurses alumni held their annual meeting at the nurses home near the hospital. Officers elected were Mrs. Mary WB. Gile president Mrs. Ed Squire vice president Miss Lucile Martin secretary and treasurer Miss Bessie Longer assistant secretary and treasurer The study for the coming year was set as The History of Nursing A paper on nursing was read by Miss Elizabeth Finlay superintendent of the county hospital A luncheon was served by Mrs. Gile and Mrs. Squire.

Nurses’ Alumni Association Washington County Hospital Mary WB. Gile Ed Squire Lucile Martin Bessie Longer Elizabeth Finlay County Hospital Gile Squire

Funeral rites for W C Willis held at Keota church

Funeral services for W C Willis were conducted at 2 30 yesterday afternoon at the Keota Baptist church with Rev M R Regan presiding. A mixed quartet from Keota sang. Pallbearers included D L Carbaugh Oscar Brock Clarence Barnett Jake Minick James Walker and Leonard Bailey. Burial followed at Keota cemetery.

W. C. Willis Keota Baptist Church M.R. Regan Keota D. L. Carbauch Oscar Brock Clarence Barnett Jake Minick James Walker Leonard Bailey Keota Cemetery

Furnishings Offer with $2 Down and 12 Months

Advertises a sale including gas ranges, room heaters, lamps and small appliances with $2 down and 12 monthly payments. Encourages immediate purchase to enjoy comfort now and invites in person or by phone to save time.

Enslin Honors Local High School With Cup Presentation

J W Enslin a Washington businessman presented a sixteen inch loving cup to the local high school at a special assembly to honor last year’s football team The cup will join the school trophy cabinet and is engraved High School Football Champions of Southeastern Iowa 1922 Captain Hoddy Rice thanked the giver and praised the athletic program and community support.

J. W. Enslin Washington Southeastern Iowa Enslin

Man in jail for board bill buys farms in a spree

A Washington county man with a habit of writing bad checks returns to jail for a board bill and is linked to a string of attempted farm purchases. He used the name H L Johnson of Edmonton and deceived sellers from Wellman to Columbus Junction, then to Haskins, with plans to buy a seven hundred acre farm near Columbus Junction and other properties.

Washington County Harry L. Walker Grand Junction Colo Wellman Denver Columbus Junction Sweet Walker Isadore Rabenold Haskins Rabenold Mr. Sweet Rabenold Place Mahaska County

Roof Fire Causes Minimal Damage on East Third Street

This morning the fire department responded to a chimney spark at the Frank Cherryholmes home on East Third Street. The roof ignited but only a few shingles burned and the blaze was quickly extinguished with chemicals.

Frank Cherryholmes East Third Street

Noonan's Bowlers Take Top Scores Claim

The bowling editor corrects a previous report about tonight's Wells versus Shields match. Shields and Wells are leaders by percentage and will vie for first in the Commercial club tourney. Five teams, including captains Bob Noonan T L Brookhart and Dr W B Crooks, remain well matched and close in action.

Wells Shields Commercelal Joe Falk Bob Noonan Joe Bob Shields and Wells T. L. Brookhart W. B. Crooks

Seat Sale for Coffer Miller Show Saturday

The seat sale for the Coffer Miller presentation of Sir Walter Scott's Guy Mannering begins Saturday at Phillips drug store from nine o clock. Admission is fifty cents. The play is set for the high school auditorium next Wednesday January 24 at eight o'clock.

Coffer-Miller Walter Scott Guy Mannering Phillips Drug Store

Carpenters Local Postpones Meeting to Feb 1 1923

Notice states Carpenters Local 13808 meeting postponed due to McCrory evangelical meetings until February 1 1923. By order of president Wm Jones Albert Simpson Ree See.

McCrory Wm. Jones Albert Simpson

Cheerfulness as Endurance Power

Quote notes that cheerfulness yields great strength beyond calculation, praising its effect on endurance and spirit.

Thomas Carlyle

Hangs Head Down Bird Noted for Curiosity and Hunt

A white breasted nuthatch rests with its head downward and displays unusual curiosity according to the American Forestry Magazine. The bird is highlighted as a skilled bug hunter in the observation.

American Forestry Magazine

Farmers Union Store Meeting Held Today in North Iowa Town

The annual Farmers Union meeting convened today to review the store and elevator operations on North Iowa Avenue. Officials presented business reports, discussed management issues, and planned officer elections for the year.

Farmers Union Farmers Union Organization Iowa Avenue

Card of Thanks for sympathy after bereavement

The Willis family thanks neighbors and friends for expressions of sympathy during their recent bereavement. Mr and Mrs W C Willis and children express gratitude for support.

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