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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1911

Page

2

Regal 1912 Models Open for Delivery at Low Prices

One year ahead of competitors Regal 1912 models now ready for delivery with prices reduced. Catalogue and prices available by inquiry.

Regal

Big Auto Show at Regal Headquarters in Chicago

Announcement invites readers to the Big Auto Show in Chicago from January 30 to February 4 at Regal headquarters 1502 Michigan Avenue. Showcases new Regal models and invites attendees to compare values and buy the best for the money.

Chicago Regal Michigan Avenue

Happenings and obituaries in era county communities

In Lexington and surrounding towns January reports sketch daily life. Mrs Campbell and friends explore Wellman. Rev Smith visits Gardner home. W E M S meets Mrs Kenny Schulty. Ainsworth notes the death of Geo Simpson an old resident with funeral at United Brethren church. Local updates include travels of Merle and Nellie McConnell, Jess Marr and others. Kalona reports social events and business visits.

Ainsworth Geo. KK. Simpson Indiana Iown Anna McCaleb Ben Wendell Maggie Lawrence What Cheer Will Burlington John United Brethren Church

Rattlesnake Jim and Alkali Jay do not fit town gunplay beat

The fragment describes a violent confrontation between two gunmen named Alkali Jay and Rattlesnake Jim, ending with both men injured and hung from a tree while robins sing. It also notes a lynching bee being praised by guests as the best they have known. The rest lists local social notes and small town movements in Keota Iowa in 1910 plus a funeral and ice deliveries.

Jim Alkali Jay Jay Rattlesnake Jim

Sickness around Kalona marks church baptism series

In Kalona over several weeks sickness lingered but the church held a series that added sixteen new members, with several baptisms during the meetings. The event reflects the community’s resilience and religious activity amid illness.

Kalona

Riverside Social Notes from Iowa City Visit and Local Moves

Miss Mary Knueisel visited Iowa City with her brother John and wife on Monday. Mr and Mrs John Liska moved into a new home in the east part of town acquired from Joseph Reha. Edward Harmeier of Washington was a business visitor in town Monday. Mrs Frank Thomann of Hills visited the Joseph Stransky family Sunday. Jesse Chapin, after visiting his parents, returned Monday evening to Cedar Rapids for work with C R I. S&P railroad.

Joseph Wombacher Addie Louis Iowa City Eter Mongin North Liberty Mary Moore Mary Sanders John Lingo Fraulkton South Dakota Cummings Washington Hollis Whiting Riverside Mary Knueisel John John Liska Joseph Reha Edward Harmeier Frank Thomann Hills Joseph Stransky Jesse Chapin Charles Chapin Cedar Rapids The C. Ros. & P. Railway Company

Coasting Accident in Burlington Leaves Teen in Critical Condition

Burlington Iowa January 25 Christopher Brown aged 18 sustained internal injuries after a coasting sled steering broke causing a collision with a telegraph pole. Other riders were shaken and bruised in the Monday night incident.

Burlington Iowa Christopher Brown

A Thankful Spirit in Remembrance by W H Jordan

A brief ode by W H Jordan on the enduring value of a thankful spirit that sustains a person after loved ones and property are gone. The verse reflects a personal meditation on inner worth and resilience.

W. H. Jordan

Hazen Sues to Quiet Title in Washington County Land

Glen Hazen files a petition in the March term 1911 of the N Tim District Court of Iowa Washington County seeking to quiet title to Lot five in block five of Margaret M Youngs Second Addition to Washington Iowa. He claims fee simple ownership and adverse possession for over twenty years under color of title and seeks cancellation of liens and a decree establishing him owner of all rights to the real estate with adverse claimants barred. Deadline to appear is noon March 14 1911. failure to defend results in judgment by default.

TIM District Court OF Iowa Washington County Glen Hazen Is. Campbell Caleb B. Campbell David Anderson Adeline Campbell John D. Campbell Jno Court House Washington

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Dey Lexington Mrs Jess* Campbell Wellman Mary Martin Near West C Ter Washingto Edna Gardner West Chester Rev W. A. Smith J. Kk. Gardner Kenny Schulty Bright Merle Nellie McConnell Verdi W. H. McConnell Will Gardner Jess Marr Will Rush Joe Utterback Mat Miller Karl Roy Marr Albert Kepler L. W. Brooke Frank Sommers M. N. Adams L. F. Edmondson Granville Grady George Beck Helen Saurs Fairfield Thos, Deweese Christian Clearch FOX & Dewey Walt Philosopier Walt Mason George Matthews_ Adams Rene Schnoebelen Misses Olive Lacey Dunn Nichols Keota Charles Hoth Will Hoth Sumner Sarah Jamison Oskaloosa George Holmes J. A. Y. Ashby Prank Steirwall Hulse R. G. Coffman Dale Valley Junction Amelia Shuman Ed Engledinger A. A. Tinlse Ray R. Hulse Delta Mon Ray I. I Leinen & Son Muscatine
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