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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1931

Page

6

Murder at Eagle's Nest In Moonlit Estate

Reporter Bim and Assistant Chief Walter Vance probe a mansion murder at Eagle's Nest after Baroness von Wiese is found dead in the Summer house. They inspect tracks and torn clues, question gardener Terrance O'Toole and maids while the Corsinia gates lead to a fingerprint wait and a note hidden in a garden shed.

Hima Martin Bim Walter Vance Walter Emily Hardy Baron von Wiese Ted Frost Mary Frost Baroness Hazs Eagie’s Mr. Reynolds Sankey Reynolds Hardy Mrs. Hardy Jim Emily Mila Terrance O'Toole Eagle’s Nest Maggie Terrance Mr. Vance Sor Alick Imogene

Melrose Cash grocery opens in Brighton with town notes

Brighton news reports the new Melrose Cash grocery opening. Mrs. R. C. Spielman returns from Cresco after her brother in law Ahern dies from injuries from a prior auto crash. J. Frazey begins harvesting ice as 18 and 11 inch thickness. Harry Wentworth announces birth of daughter Mary Ellen at Washington hospital. Christian church ladies aid meets with Mrs Roe. Taylor Stout hospitalized with infected hand. Merle Statler's father seriously ill. P Y McCart home after month with daughter Emma Conroy in Des Moines.

R. C. Spielman Cresco Mr. Ahern Pro J. . Frazey Harry Wentworth Mary Ellen Washington Hospital Christian Elurch Roe Bartlett Taylor Stout Wlackinston Hospital Merle Statler Minnespolia PY. i McCart Emma Conroy Des Moines

Italian Ace Broadcasts From Rio de Janeiro

Italian ace reports from Rio de Janeiro on his armada flight over the South Atlantic after arrival. Hearst Radio Service and NBC arranged the nationwide broadcast seen by NBC engineers and Hearst officials in New York. First Brazil to United States broadcast.

Rio de Janeiro Ttalo Balbo South Atlantic Hearst Radio Service National Broadcasting Company New York C. W. Horn NBC William Burke Miller Clark Kinnaird W. A. R. Brown Brazil United States

Jesus Overcomes Temptation In Wilderness Test

Lesson for January 25 surveys Luke 4 1 13 and Jesus threefold temptation as Son of Man Son of God and Messiah. It explains the wilderness setting the use of scripture as defense and the triumph of Christ proving trust in God's Word over Satan's offers.

Jesus God Judea Adam Jesus Christ Christ Man Messiah Satan Sid Flere

Lutheran Churches Plan Missionary Sermon at Sherman

The Litheran Missouri Synod churches announce a Sunday evening service at Sherman’s Buyer at Home opposite the courthouse at 7 80 p m led by Pastor Robert Grote or the mission board chair. A preaching service will precede a business meeting to organize a congregation.

Missouri Synod Sherman Turke Misionary Board Pate Robert Grote

Lightning Claimed Fisherman in Scotland Disaster

In Innerleithen Scotland Adam Small was killed when a lightning bolt struck the fishing boat he occupied. The strike tore the boat apart yet did not stop his watch from ticking, and his body was recovered the following day.

Innerlei Scotland Adam Small

Jury Sees Girl Slay in Court

In De Witt Arkansas 17 year old Helen Spence Eaton killed Jack Woris who was on trial for her father Cicero Spence murder After firing four shots she walked to the victim and looked back then surrendered to the sheriff in a crowded courtroom

Helen Spence Eaton Od de Witt, Ark Jack Woris Cicero Spence Woris

Court Notices in Washington County Lawsuit List

District Court of Washington County Iowa March 1931 lists plaintiff William B Leichty versus numerous defendants including Ira B Osborn Bernhart Henn W P Brazelton Reuben Allen Evaline Allen and many others plus institutions First National Bank of Washington and Washington County Savings Bank.

District Court Washington County Iowa William B. Leichty Ira B. Osborn Bernhart Henn W. P. Brazelton Reuben Allen Evaline Allen Jane K. Brazelton Thomas Campbell Grace Dunn Samuel Dunn Mars Campbell Margaret Smith Fanny Roth Sarah Leonard Robert McClure Mary E. McClure Margaret J. McClure Jane McClure Hugh Leonard Henry Nicholous Fanny Nicholaus Joseph R. Slaughter EB. C. Noble Leon Minger Max Paver Minnie Bayer Edward McCleery First National Bank of Washington H. M. Henley Washington County Savings Bank John Hendee Jane Buftington Joseph R. Schlatter Magdalena Schlatter

Fraternal Lodge and Chapter Meeting Schedule Notice

Lodges Washington Chapter No. 98 O E S regular meetings second Thursday monthly Ida McDaniel W M Ernestine Denison secretary Visiting members welcome Damascus Shrine No 10 WLS Jef J regular fourth Tuesday Ma sonic Temple Edith Fuller W I Hazel Haven Worthy Scribe Washington Lodge No 26 regular meeting first Friday Dr EB He Stutsman W M A W Yard Secretary Cyrus Chapter No 13 RA Mo regular meeting second Friday J W Enslin IL P A W Yard Secretary

Washington O E. S Ida McDaniel W. M. Ernestine Denison Damascus Shrine Jef J Masonic Temple Edith Fuller W. I Hazel Haven Worthy A. Ae Ee Dr. Eb, He. Stutsman A. W. Yard Cyrus R.A. Mo J. W. Enslin

Railway Timetable highlights local and long distance trains

The timetable lists multiple named trains including Golden State Limited and Apache with arrival and departure times. It details local passenger and freight services daily except Sundays, along with Midwest and Westbound connections, and notes agents L Goodlander and W C Bell.

Golden State Limited Apache Massenger Wno A. Om Dyerthch Laval Knoxville

Quiet Title Suit on Washington County Iowa Farm

The Wayland Savings Bank and listed defendants face a petition in Washington County Court seeking to quiet and confirm fee simple title to the described North Half of the North East Quarter of Section 36 in Township 74 North Range 7 West, alleging adverse claims by unknowns and others. Fanny Roth is noted as mortgagee with a recorded lien. default leads to a judgment against defendants. Court date set for March 17 1938 at the Washington County Courthouse. attorney T. L. Brookhart represents the plaintiff.

Chris Schlatter Barbara Schlatter Joseph Schlatter Mary Schlatter Catherine Conrad Jacob Conrad Fannie Roth Ben Roth Mary Freienberger Joseph Freienberger John Schlatter Kate Schlatter Benjamin Schlatter Nichols Schlatter Peter Schlatter Jacob Schlatter Christian C. Schlatter Ben Schlatter Benjamin Roth Katie Conrad A. Anderson Wayland Savings Bank of Wayland Iowa Joseph S. Roth Washington County District Court of Fanny Roth Court House Washington T. L. Brookhart

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