Injunction Sought in Norberg Railway Case
Attorney J G Gamble for Rock Island seeks federal relief in Davenport to halt attachment actions by Chris Norberg estate lawyers against Rock Island railway property. The death of Mr Norberg occurred at a Washington crossing, damages awarded were 6800, appeal to Supreme Court denied, awaiting next month’s federal hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G., Gamble
Des Moines
Rock Island Railway
Davenport
Martin J. Wade
Chris Nerberg
Rock Island
Washington District Court
Norberg
Washington
Supreme Court
Gamble
W. Brookhart
W. H. Butterfield
Emil Anderson
Charles A. Dewey
Expression of thanks for sympathy in mother's death
The Nicholson family thanks neighbors and friends for kindness after the death of Mrs. Wm. Nicholson. They gratefully acknowledge the flowers sent for the funeral from her six sons and three daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Nicholson
Herbs in Medicines Promoted by English Garden Revival
A Manchester paper urges reviving old fashioned medicinal herbs in English gardens as US gardens abandon them. Despite fashion, vast quantities are imported from Turkey India and China for commercial use. Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound reportedly uses many medicinal herbs in its preparation for women’s ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
England
United States
Turkey
India
China
Lydia E. Pinkham
Two Fine Shows Delights Crowd In Washington Evening
Washington residents enjoyed two strong performances last night with distinct crowds at the high school auditorium and the Graham theatre. The Coffer Miller players staged Sheridan’s The Rivals with lively Bob Acres and Mrs Malaprop drawing continuous laughter, while the White Hussars wowed the Graham audience with jazz numbers, circus day tunes, a clown band and steam calliope finale before a dance at the armory.
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Washington
Graham Theatre
Coffer-Miller
Sheridan
Jess Coffer
Martha Miller
Mr. Coffer
Bob Acres
Miss Miller
The
Graham the White Hussars
the Graham
Armory
Washington county corn drive falls short of relief carload goal
Farmers in Washington county contributed 402 bushels of shelled corn toward Armenian and Syrian relief at the Farmers' elevator. The county needs 1,200 bushels for a full carload. Contributions continue with cash totaling 79.40 left at the Farmers and Merchants bank for purchase of corn. Additional county elevators are expected to add to the total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Farmers and Merchants State Bank
Washington
Plan for County Basketball Tournament in Washington
Washington may host a county high school basketball tournament mid to late March if plans by Coach Dickinson and Superintendent Harding succeed. Invitations have been sent to county and nearby schools to gauge interest, with potential entrants including Wellman, Kalona, Riverside, Ainsworth, Brighton, West Chester, Crawfordsville, Wayland, Columbus Junction, Keota, Olds and others. The event would be held at the local high school gym over one to two days, drawing a sizeable crowd and featuring ten to twelve teams.
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Washington
Dickinson
Harding
Wellman
Kalona
Riverside
Ainsworth
Brighton
West Chester
Crawfordsville
Wayland
Columbus Junction
Keota
Olds
American Legion Smoker Here Friday
Arrangements made for an informal meeting of American Legion posts in the northern half of the First Iowa district to be held in the Legion rooms this Friday evening. Fred Vetch of Sioux City state organizer will preside and speak brief address. All posts in the community urged to send delegates and all local Legion members and other former service men urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Iowa
Legion
Fred Vetch
Sioux City
Rebuttal Heard in Colthurst Case
The Colthurst note dispute proceeds as Commercial Bank vice president Carl Keck testifies about the 4000 note purchase from Crawfordsville Bank. Cross examination continues with more rebuttal witnesses expected, jurors delayed to tomorrow afternoon, and a separate motion in Harbison versus Griffith.
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Commer Savings Bank
I. L. Colthutet
Carl M. Keck
Commercial Bank
Colthurst
Crawfordsville Bank
Keck
Iowa City
Harbison
Griffith
Messer
Washington Lodge Plans Evening Degree Work and Roast Dinner
A called meeting of Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M is set for tonight to rehearse two Third Degree candidates. The session begins at 7 30 PM and will conclude with a roast rabbit feed with trimmings. Ellitt Grayson W M asks for good attendance.
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Washington Lodge No. 26
Contributions to Aid Famine Relief in China
Community donations totaling 622 dollars 65 cents have been left at Commercial Savings Bank for Paul MacEachron of Techow China to aid famine relief. Four drafts have been sent by cashier D J Ross. about 82 dollars remain on hand with another draft planned next week. Citizens are urged to contribute at the bank this week so funds can be included in the next disbursement.
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Commercial Savings Bank
Paul MacEachron
Techow
China
Macheachron
D. J. Ross
MacEachron
Nick Elmore Indicted for Burglary, Captured in Brighton
The Brighton resident Nick Elmore was indicted two weeks ago by the grand jury for breaking and entering but eluded arrest. Deputy Sheriff Fred Sweet tracked him to Brighton after a period in hiding and he was placed in the county jail. A hearing is set before Judge Hamilton.
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Nick Elmore
Brighton
Fred Sweet
Elmore
Rubio
Hamilton
Pedigree and Milk Tales of a Lively Cow
The piece extols Begs a lovable cow and contrasts her easy temperament with the ledge of performance. It traces output, behavior, and pride in conduct, then shifts to a tale about Queen a sleek well bred cow. Pedigree and Saltonic emphasize high quality breeding.
Tow line about land sale partnership services
An office advertises help to create intelligent returns on land sale partnerships and other business ventures. It notes two years of successful work and urges prompt action to avoid rush. Contact in the Court House board of supervisors room, with phone numbers 417 Red and 575 Blue for Dayton.
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Board of Supervisors
Court House
C. O. Dayton
Sunday School Banquet Ends Recone Contest
The First United Presbyterian Sabbath school climaxes with a Friday 6 30 banquet in the church dining room. The losing side will host the winners and all school members are urged to attend wearing badges matching their former side color.
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First United Presbyterian Sabbath School
Schulty Building Nearing Completion In Washington
Washington reports the Schulty building on North Iowa Avenue and Third Street nearing completion. J J McKeone and workers lay cement floors while wiring and ceiling work continue. A rear workshop is ready for use and a temporary office is set up. Completion expected within thirty days. Mr Schulty praises progress under McKeone with Shrader overseeing carpentry.
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Washington
Schulty
Iowa Avenue
Third Street
J. J. McKeone
Mr. Schulty
Mr. MecKeone
Harry Shrader
Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Nicholson
Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Nicholson were held yesterday afternoon starting with a home service at her daughter Mrs. George Benson on Lou's Iowa avenue at one o'clock, then a church service at Pleasant Hill Carisan church at two o'clock led by Rev. S. K. Coats. Interment followed in Pleasant Hill cemetery with pallbearers James, Joby, Thomas, George, Ed and Clayton Nicholson.
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Nicholson
Nancy Nicholson
George Benson
Lou
Iowa Avenue
Pleasant Hill
No Street Beggars in Seville
Seville bans street begging as the city enacts a prohibition on public panhandling. Officials label the move a public order measure intended to curb nuisance and visible poverty.
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Seville
Brookhart Named Chairman of Agriculture Committee
Lieutenant Governor John Hammall assigned Senate J. M. Brookhart of Washington as chairman of the agriculture committee. Brookhart also sits on several other key panels and plays a prominent role in the current legislative session. Representative Floyd Letts from this county also received strong committee assignments in the house.
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John Hammall
J. M. Brookhart
Washington
Agriculture Committee
State Senate
Floyd Letts
Methodists Defeat Christians In Sunday School Game
Two Sunday school teams played at the Commercial club gym with the Baptists edging the Second United Presbyterian 29 to 12 and the Methodists narrowly beating the Christians. The league builds interest as each school fields full rosters for every contest with games each Tuesday evening.
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Commercial Club
Baptists
United Presbyterian
Methodists
Best He Could Say What about the Bride's Culinary Efforts
The text notes the bride excels in cooking with a standout talent for ice cream that melts in your mouth, implying admiration for her culinary skills.
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C. K. Gray
Washington, Iowa
Clark & Enslin
Nashua
Hope Maslin
Te&star Brand
West Side Square
Graham
Able Entertainment
White Hussars
Farmers’ Elevator
Alec Tricity
Iowa Gas & Electric Co
Hoover
Vice Pret Keck
Masons
Begs
Evening Journal
Care Journal
Donald McLaugh
Hent
Ht. B. Thornton
Gsott
Cox Auto Bhop
Falk
Bleek
Call Bruns Seed Co
Falk Motor Co
Bevins Motor Co
Conservo Steam Cookers
May Fleming
Republic
James
Johnson's Grocery
Timothy
E. D. Clark
Clover
Kenry Berdo
SAL
J. A. Morrett
W. M. Darbyahire
Beving Motor Co
Emerson
Waterloo
Black
Neett
Cu.c.r of
Button Factory
L. L. Moothart
Fountain Pen
Journal
Chas
J. Sojka
Lem Logan
A. Ruebsam
Buckeye
Lot. O. R. Mayo
Harry Kracaw
Zeit
Schulty Building
Brookhart
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