Supreme Court Upholds $6300 Damages in Norberg Case
The Supreme Court affirmed a $6 300 damages verdict in Emil Anderson administrator of Charles E Norberg against Jacob Dickinson Rock Island railway receiver. Norberg died at North Marion avenue crossing January 25 1917 with Henry Tollenaar when struck by a Rock Island passenger train. Trial in 1917 before Judge K E Willcockson of Sigourney. Brookhart Bros C A Dewey W H Butterfield represented Norberg estate. J G Gamble Des Moines H M Eicher for defense. Jury included F A MacCulley J F E Bidwell M C Beenblossom Fred Williams Lee Randall R G Nelson Trenry Deucker Ellis Walton H P Bratton John Woods J E Bell James Jones. Mrs Norberg and children now reside in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. E. Willcockson
Sigourney
Brookhart Bros
C. A. Dewey
W.H. Butterfield
Norberg
J. G. Gamble
Des Moines
H. M. Eicher
F. A. MacCulley
J. FE. Bidwell
Tax Return Service Offered By Notary in Washington Iowa
Individual blank tax returns arriving by mail are urged to be mailed promptly for quick attention. Homer R. Murray Notary Public offers to prepare returns with about two years of government experience from a front room over Lytle's Grocery Store Washington Iowa. 1-19-82.
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Lytle’s
Washington
Iowa
Homer R. Murray
Notary Public
Special Notice on Commissions for Goods
A notice states a willingness to accept commissions for shits, coats, dresses and similar items, with no obligation to accept the selected items unless satisfactory. Readers are invited to call or talk it over, and a phone number 204 is listed for I. Rothschild.
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New York City
I. Rothschild
Russell Talks on World Problems at High School
Charles Edward Russell delivers a constructive lecture on world problems at the high school auditorium Friday night at 8. He interprets the Peace conference and discusses the Bolshevik movement in Russia with candor. Tickets 60 cents on sale at West Side Drug Store. seats likely to fill early.
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Charles Edward Russell
Russell
Russia
Rosewell
Washington
West Side
Sarah Wilmer
France
Forest of Argonne
Wilmer
Carpenters Local 1298 Calls Special Meeting
Notice says Carpenters Local 1298 will hold a special meeting Wednesday evening January 21 at the hall. Members are urged to attend by order of Local leadership.
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Carpenters of
Gore
Woodman Hall
The
Methodist Church
James Glover Dies At Keota
James Glover a well known citizen of Keota and formerly of Washington died yesterday after a three week illness. Funeral service will be held at Keota Wednesday at eleven o clock and the body will be brought to Washington for interment at Woodlawn cemetery. The funeral party will stop at the Howard Sidar home on arrival.
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James Glover
Keota
Washington
Woodlawn
Howard Sidar
Free advertising in Journal space praised by local firm
We note yesterday's Journal carried free advertising for Frank Mehehan's space the first such gift in a long time. The letter mentions Frank's floor machine touted as electric and engaging, and contrasts Washington Butter priced at 59c per pound with consistent quality. Readers are urged to ask their grocer about it. W. S. Reister & Sons.
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Frank Meehan
Frank
Ford
Washington
W. S. Reister & Sons
Red Cross appeals to missed households for membership
Washington County Red Cross headquarters lists families missed or not at home last Thursday and those who refused with reasons. They urge those missed to visit the Clerk's office at the courthouse to subscribe, to avoid extra canvassing and help fund war work and an executive secretary for the county.
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Red Cross
Ghes
Court House
Washington County
Iowa
Washington City
Wishart Speaks at Second United Presbyterian Church
The Second United Presbyterian church begins a week of services tonight at 7 30 with a Sabbath communion. Rev J M Wishart of the First church speaks on Be ye reconciled to God. The Mannhardt orchestra aids tomorrows program while a workers meeting follows tonight. Prayer meetings are planned for tomorrow morning across four wards. Keep in mind Dr Prescott s Gem frost bite remedy at 1108 East Main Street.
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Second United Presbyterian Church
J. M. Wishart
First Church
Mannhardt
Allen
Cook
J. O. Lemon
W. A. Carson
F. A. Donaldson
Beal
Ida Cordon
Baptist Young Peoples Union
Baptist Church
D. J. Evans
United States
Canada
Grand Jury to Complete Work This Afternoon
The grand jury remained in session at noon and was expected to finish this afternoon with possible discharge for the term. Several witnesses have been examined. Trial of non jury cases will begin tomorrow as Judge C. A. Dewey ordered yesterday along with numerous court actions.
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C. A. Dewey
Community club notices and church event listings
Local groups announce meetings and activities for January including Pythian Circle, La Foch Society, J F W ladies, Royal Neighbors election, Presbyterian clothing drive, A M E church debate, Masonic lodge work, Kolah club dinner, choral rehersals, thrift week program, Grace Hill church dinner and connect, social clubs, Mothers club, Ladies Aid crafts, Young Women Mission spread, Tyrone school Bex Social, Baptist baptism service, Chapter E O meeting address, Baptist Y P U banquet with Dr. Evans and ticket info.
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Grace Hill Church
Ladies Aid Society
Business Men Volleyball and Unscheduled Wrestling Match
Last night the business men's gym class at the Commercial Club gymnasium held a fast volleyball session with about twenty participants. An informal wrestling match between two Washington business leaders added interest, not on the schedule but enjoyed by all. Organizers plan to form teams for future match games this season.
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Commercial Club
Washington
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Dearborn
Eatonic
Orde
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East 2Nd St
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Howard Armstrong
J. W. van Dyke
William Conner
Henry J. Berdo
Marsh W. Bailey
Christopher Harper
Hugh E. Davis
Harlin Edward Davis
Edward J. Davis
California
Emma Kolesick
Ida A. Baird
Joseph A. Boyer
Wm. L. Reighard
W. J. Brinton
Ina Brinton
G. H. Brinton
Washington County Hospital Association
Martha Matthess
J. L. Brookhart
Emma Wolcott Linn
Edwin S. Wolocott
Magdalena Graber
John Bain
Vera Taylor
Moertha J. Johnson
W. Hi. Liegvd
Trustes and
Pythian Circle
W. R. Mount
Erskine
South Dakota
Athenian Society
Elizabeth Redd
Catherine Turner
Raymond Hall
Marie Wepre
Masonic Fraternity
Washington Lodge
Chas. Freding
W. M
Kolah Club
Gertrude Brook
Shis
Washington Choral Society
Christian Culture Club
A. M. EF
A. R. Miller
I. K. Beal
Havre
Martin Weston
Mothers’ Club
C. A. Pratt
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
Chas. Tucker
Young Women's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Bex
Tyrone School
Valley
Winnie F. Deal
Sunshine Choir
E. O
W. M. Keeley
Alma Hearne Holland
Sloan
Evening Journal
Journal
H. F. Darbyshire
Cook's Cafe
B.” Care Journal
O. F. Haight
W. F. Welliver
Haskins, la
Cener Pal
Rafich Zeck
Duroc
Jersey
Pathfinder
Klein Bros
Blocck Wood
W.-M. Darbyshire
K. PF. Libe
Darbyshire
T. H. Barnes
Crawfordsville
Marion Ave
Tel
Ross Crawford
Falta ‘Rd
4Th Ave
Frank Frazier
F. W. Brindley
John Smeltzer
W. M. Darbyshire
C. A. Ruebsam
Sam Baker
Cial
Royal Arch Masons
Cyrus
Treasury Department
Washington, D. C
U. S
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Iteets
Ashby & Work Real Estate Loans Insurance
Royal Arch
Athree
H.T. Carris
H. P
Lemmon's
Advt
Constance
Talmadge
Fox Theatre
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