Court adjourns to noon as cases noted for Feb 14
Judge C A Dewey adjourns court to Saturday February 14 for miscellaneous business. Calendar items include deeds ordered in several sales, decrees quieting title, default judgments, guardianship actions, and probate hearings with notices and bond details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Dewey
Leo C. Critz
J. H. Anderson
Bessie Rickey
Wilma Beryl Rickey
Emma L. Wonderly E al
Mabel H. Crooks
Alba Beranek
Alfred H. Beranek
Henry Rath
Theodore Rath Et al
Theodore Rath
J. KE. Lemmons
George U H. Paul
George H Paul
W. H. McConnell
Thomas L. M Pattison
W. PD. Booth
George C. Stone
Bertha Irene Cowger
Thomas Baker
M. W. Bailey
Newton O'Loughlin
D. L. Carbaugh
William Conner
Marsh W. Bailey
Ida A. Baird
C. Clyde Putnam
Johnathan Wilson
George F. Morrison
Washington County
W. W. McFarland
Bridgman & Partridge
R. W. Sheets
Thomas Wilkin
IS DEAD AT HARPER AT SON'S HOME
Peter Ruplinger 78 died yesterday afternoon at Harper while visiting his son John Ruplinger. He had lived in the area for two years after moving from Harper and had been in poor health recently. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10:30 in the Harper Catholic church with burial at Harper. Surviving children include J W P Peter Jr and Verona of Washington John of Harper and Mike of Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Ruplinger
East 3Rd Street
Harper
John Ruplinger
Mr. Ruplinger
W. P
Peter, Jr
Verona Ruplinger
Washington
John
Mike Ruplinger
Davenport
Harness Selection Leads County in-Store Sale
Local retailer promotes self-made harnesses with large stock and guaranteed oiling and repairs. George Tooman offers services priced at 513eod.
Johnson’s Dictionary worth seven thousand plus, seven years
Dr Johnson is described as an anecdotal author whose many works earned little. His most lucrative project was the dictionary, for which he asked 7 875 dollars. The definition task consumed seven years of his life.
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Dr. Johnson
Pr. Johnson
Missionaries in Feathers lecture on eggs saving India
Captain A. E. Slater, a longtime American Presbyterian Missionary in Utah India, will present a ster eopticon lecture about using nine White Leghorn hens to double low caste family income, boost British grant impact, and raise living standards through poultry and gospel work. The talk at the Presbyterian church on February 6 at 7 45 pm features economic aid paired with evangelization, no admission charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Presbyterian Church
A. E. Slater
American Presbyterian Mission
Utah
Slater
White Leghorn
Washington
Parents to Organize Local Parent Teacher Association
Washington school patrons and friends are urged to attend a Monday evening meeting at 8 15 in the high school auditorium to organize a community Parent Teacher Association. The session will include a report on the constitution and by laws and the association will be formally launched that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
First United Presbyterian Cehurch
Committee On Constitution and By
Associaton
No Public Funerals in Pneumonia Cases
Mayor J E Bovee highlights a health board paragraph strict on funerals for deaths from influenza or pneumonia. Undertakers must not hold public funerals or expose remains in churches or public spaces. The order stays in effect until the state board of health issues notice to lift it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Bovee
G. H. Sumner
State Board of Health
Washington
Washington Beats Iowa City In Second Straight Game
Washington high school defeated University High of Iowa City 28 to 12 in a home game highlighted by improved shooting and team play. Davis led with six points, Brown added five, Daniels scored twice in his first appearance, and Duke struggled with illness. Washington meets Farfield and Junction next, aiming to sweep old rivals.
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Washington High School
University High
Iowa City
Jinx
Duke
Davis
Brown
Daniels
Swift
Washington
Farfield
Altho
Konzen
Plagman
J. Thomas
MecCleery
H. Thomas
Kiesey
Swift Black
McCleery
Clow
Shanghai Paper Sent To Iowa By Effie Dunnin
A Davenport Democrat note describes a Shanghai paper sent by Mrs Effie O Loughilin Dunnin who travels to China to join her son employed by the China Ross company at a $16000 salary. The son is praised as capable and worth the wage. The note also mentions Iowa pride and a cartoon by Darling in the Shanghai issue.
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Shanghai
China
Effie O’laughilin Dunnin
China Ross Company
Lowa
Darling
Iowa
Davenport
Dunning
Marion O'Loughlin
Washington
Community notices and club meeting updates in Pleasant Plain
Pleasant Plain society announces a missionary meeting at Mrs. Tom Berdo on February 4 for an all day session. Fortnightly club shifts Child Study date to February 4 at Mrs. W. M. Keeley’s home. Kolah club meets with Mrs. Elsie Jackson next Wednesday afternoon. Mortnightly club music department assembles February 4 at Mrs. Ab Anderson’s home with combined programs from January 19 and February 2. Havre social club hosts Mr. and Mrs. Will Stafford and families on February 6. Ch A R meets February 3 at 2:30 p.m. full attendance requested. K of P regular meeting February 1 at 7:20 p.m. Masons Washington lodge No. 26 holds Third Degree meeting. reds ushered in after work.
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Pleasant Plain Missionary Society
Tom Berdo
Fortnightly Club
Manatt
W. M. Keeley
Ab Anderson
Ch. A. R
R. M. Smith
Washington Lodge
A. F
A. M
Chas. Freding
W. M
Farm items wanted for Journal office notices
Readers are invited to send or phone farm related items to the Journal office. Reports of livestock shipments public sale prices or other notable farm activities are especially welcome for publication.
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Journal Office
Westphal Requests Washington Butter at Local Restaurants
A diner named Jack Westphal asked for Washington Butter at a restaurant but staff could not provide it. The note suggests eateries should be prepared for similar unusual orders in the future.
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Jack Westphal
Washington
Evangelistic Meetings At Local Churches Draw Crowds
Special services at the Methodist and First United Presbyterian churches drew large crowds yesterday. A renewed push will be made tomorrow with Dr. W. N. La Mance preaching at eleven and seven and a men’s session at three at the Methodist church. Dr. W. J. Wishart from Pittsburgh will arrive tonight to preach at both services tomorrow and each evening next week at the First United Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
First United Presbyterian
W. N. la Mance
W. J. Wishart
Pittsburgh
First United Presbyterian Church
Notice of Will Probate Hearing in Washington County
There is on file in the Clerk of the District Court of Washington County Iowa a document purporting to be the last will of Perry Davison deceased A hearing to probate the will is set for Saturday February 1 1920 at 10 o clock a m in the January term 1920 of the court
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William Dodds
Permelia Dixon
J. L. Brookhart
Howard A. Burrell
James Warren Moore
Court House
Albert Lindsey
East
Davenport
Iowa
Wilber Miller
Hervey Bell
David C. Kilgore
M. E. Bell
Herve? Bell
John Roy Palmer
C. CC. Wilson
Marian Glee Palmer
A. H. Stephens
Mary E. Bell
Iervey Bell
Helen Augusta Clutter
C. C. Clutter
Perry Davison
Evening Journal
District Court
Washington County
Other Men's Wives at Graham Theatre Featuring Dorothy Dalton
Dorothy Dalton stars in C Gardners Sullivan scenario Other Men s Wives at the Graham Theatre Monday. The drama follows a young woman Cynthia amid a society circle where fine gowns and elegance do not guarantee happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Gardner Sullivan
Thomas H. Ince
Dorothy Dalton
Graham Theatre
Cynthia
Miss Malton
Bob asks why men lift hats and women keep them on
A kindergarten scene has Bob questioning hat etiquette. The teacher explains cultural custom, but Bob offers a humorous mispronounced guess about hats, saying Deh are flee while piris are ulcer.
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Bob
Independence Days In Ecuador Mark Revolutions
The article notes Ecuador observes two national days, August 9 and October 6, marking two decisive revolutions against Spanish rule. The first uprising failed but energized patriots to continue the fight, leading to independence months later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecuador
Little Republic
Accidents at Different Ages in Casualty Compilation
A large casualty company presents a breakdown of deaths by age from 718 801 total. Persons aged fifteen to twenty nine account for 21.9 percent, thirty to thirty nine 16.1 percent, forty to forty nine 12.3 percent, fifty to fifty nine 8 percent, and sixty to sixty nine 4.7 percent.
Butter Found Buried Under Turf Near Portadown
Workers cutting bog near Portadown uncover a keg of butter preserved in perfect condition many feet underground. Officials believe it was buried for a great number of years.
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Portadown
England
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Doerse
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Josephine Little
Earl Little
T. H. Berdo
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Permelia Dickson
Frank Funston
Ferrel E. Harper
S._W. Livingston
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Meare
Pooverla
Norwalk
Chas. Hebner
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Will Lec
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Mannhardt
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Elsie Jackson
Will Stafford
Havre
Arthur Therion
Washington Steam Laundry
Western Life Insurance Company
Ottumwa
Journal
D. J. Bevins
Harry Edwards
White Way Garage
Franklin Township
T. A. Sherbeck
West Chester
W. S. Reister & Sons
Iowa Ave
Reed Baby Cab
Homer Darbyshire
East Main
Ford Garage
Jersey
Boyd Berdo
W.M. Darbyshire
W. M. Darbyshire
John Deere
New York
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J. B. Moothart
Soha
Thompsoun
Crawfordesiits
Globe
Thal
Persop
Uth Ave
W. F. Flynn
Shaffer
Dustry
Phoenix Oil
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Oklahoma
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Phoenix Oll Corporation
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North Side Square
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