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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1928

Page

5

Riordan Family Partition Suit Filed in Washington County Iowa

John Riordan files a district court petition against numerous Riordan relatives and others seeking partition by sale of a Washington County Iowa estate left by Michael Riordan. The case requests a referee, lien and income accounting, allocation of shares, and related costs with a judgment date set for September 4, 1928.

Robert J. Riordan Lloyd Riordan Sata District Court City of Washington Washington County Iowa

Obituary of Emma Jane Augustine

Emma Jane Augustine daughter of Godfrey Augustine and Hannah Harvey was born October 21 1861 in Dutch Creek township Washington County Iowa. She joined Bethel M E church early in life and remained a member. On November 9 1890 she married John A Luers who survives her. They had two children Anna Sheetz and Etta who died in infancy. After years of declining health she bore her burden courageously until release came.

District ‘Court Washington County Iowa John Riordan Michael Riordan Maria Riordan Lloyd Riordan Catherine Riordan John P. Clements Mary Riordan L. W. Lockwood Agnes Riordan Frank Romine Jessie Riordan Thomas J Riordan Anna Lockwood Robert J. Riordan Naomi H. Romine Emma Jane Augustine Godfrey Augustine Hannah Harvey Dutch Creek Township Bethel M. FE. Church John A. Luers Anna Sheetz Etta

Local Service Ads and Listings Feature Electrical, Dental and Banking Contacts

Small classified style notices list J M Kyle Willard service station with battery and electrical repair, dentists Dr Frank Boller and Dr T J Pease with phone numbers, Dr W J Masson at 187 Blue, and a National Bank Building office. A journal advertises daily for sale and want notices to a broad audience.

J. M. Kyle Willard T. J. Pease Washington National Bank W. J. Masson Corbin & Barrett Shoe Store

Pioneer of this community passes away at 66

In a June 29 service at 6 45 pm the community mourns a pioneer who died at age 66 years 8 months 6 days. Survived by husband, one daughter, two brothers George Augustine W D Augustine Sheridan Augustine and one sister Mrs Hester Statler near Washington Iowa, plus many relatives. Memorial prayers ask divine peace for the sorrowing family.

George Augustine Iw. D. Augustine Sheridan Augustine Hester Statler Washington Iowa

Riverside Social Notes A Round of Family Visits

Riverside residents report visits and returns as Mr. and Mrs. Willis Cupp and two sons return to Burlington from a Jardon family visit. Mrs. Alan Frost hosts the Fortnightly club with guests including Mrs. Clyde Yount Mary Bube Colfax Edyth Price and Alma Ott and a luncheon. A. N. Crosier returns from a month with relatives in Missouri and Arkansas. Henry Hahn visits Dr. Carl Bickley in Waterloo then returns home. A H Zimer and wife depart for Morriston Oklahoma after visiting their daughter Norval Flynn family. Charles Hawthorne of Portland Oregon and Emma Hawthorne of Lone Tree visit the Linsley home.

Riverside Willis Cupp Burlington Henry Jardon Alan Frost Clyde Yount Mary Bube Colfax Edyth Price Alma Ott A. N. Crosier Missouri Arkansas Henry Hahn Carl Bickley Waterloo A. H. Zimer Morriston Oklahoma Norval Flynn Charles Hawthorne Portland Oregon Emma Hawthorne Lone Tree Joseph Linsley

CoppoCK Mrs Gleede Cold Correspondent

Mrs Gleede Coppock reports a quiet week in Coppoick Ia with visits from Wayland and Washington residents. Local families hosted relatives and shippers sent a hog car to Chicago while Rev. Cornell led services and preparations for the Fourth of July in the area continue.

Gleede Dold Evelyn R. H. McCarty Washington Roy Davison Chicago Ronald Dold Wayland Cornell New Sharon Frank Manning Hone the Legion Glenn Hesser Noble

Journal Wang Ads Pay Trial Will Convince

A trial will determine the credibility of the claims in Journal Wang’s advertisement. The article notes ongoing scrutiny and potential outcomes affecting the publication’s finances and reputation.

Wang

HARDSCRABBLE Social Notes and Local Visits

Cedar Point visitors at Cecil Davenbauh and Robertson homes plus Farm activity and church events. Names include Trimble Martin Davenbaugh Smith Snyder Little Robertson Edwards Beal Gault Twinam White Barnes Flynn and others. Rain disrupted travel. Mayo brothers trip for Ferguson men noted. July celebration at Titus attended.

Trimble Eldon Martin Cedar Point Cecil Davenbauh Mervin Davenbaugh Centerville A. T. Bowen Tom Miller J. E. Lemley Ollie Sanday Tom Carris Gladys Edwards Washington Marjorie Mary Louise Robertson Glen Little Hazel Ivan Joe Virginia Snyders Harve Banks Glenn Little Dr. Robertson

Community Notes From Crawfordsville and Dayton Grove

Clyde county briefs report Minnie Sprague returning from Mt. Pleasant with Dr and Mrs W Huston. Local politicians attend county Republican and Democratic conventions in Washington. Bruce Lease visits from Duluth. Tam returns to work after Christian Training school in Oskaloosa with 200 students and 11 instructors. Washington county lags behind.

Crawfordsville Minnie Sprague Mt. Pleasant W. Huston Frank Gault Earl Ferguson A. E. Gault Er. L. Davis J. A. Moorhead Washington W. P. Davidson Bruce Lease Duluth Minnesota Dayton Grove Tam Christian Training School Oskaloosa Washington County

Mammoth Circus Parade Delights Fans With Dual Shows

The circus, a world leading institution, features hundreds of beasts and a spectacular street parade. Two performances are scheduled here with a 2 pm matinee and an 8 pm evening show. Tickets available at an uptown store. prices unchanged.

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District Court Jane Riordan Thomas J. Riordan Hannah Riordan Marie Riordan William T. Riordan Physicians and Surgeons BK. E. Stutsman M. Bye F. & M. Bank W. McLaughlin M. D West Main Street W. L. Alcorn Wilson Heating Co Iowa Ave W.L. Kyle National Bank Preston Osteopathic South Iowa Ave Chiropractors Charles C. Brown INO. W. Applegate City Hall Washington Street City Little & Pratt Mart Pratt North Dougall R. R Austin Sutherland T. A. Michels Washington, Iowa Morrison& Morrison Lawyers Morrison Bidg North Side Sq T. L. Brookhart Law Opera House Lawyers Opposite Journal Office J. D. Dayton Westchester L. B. Lupton Frank Boller W. Washington &J Coppock Misa Zilpha Hesser Chas. Stone Hiram Weaver John Olds and Washington, Thurs Mammoth Dageant Historic America Circus@reands Lemmon's Pharmacy Cole Fred Franklin Tinmip J. M. Pulver J. H. Lease United Presbyterian Church Max Anwyl William Davidson Earle Barnes Lee Hanna Earle Barnest Margaret Gault Bruce Barton Man Thelma Ba- Sar I. K. Beal Ainsworth Town Violet Twinam Mary White Marjorie Hanne Louise Barnes Merle Twinam Ralph Ross Near Winfield J. Fletcher Harley Rhea Gwendolyn Bee Rhea New London Morgan Williams George Ferguson Wade Ferguson Rochester Mayo Brothers George Letha Dayton Donald Bowes Nola Johnson Lon Moothart Queen Esther M. BE Sunset Park Bernice Gardner Betty Bowes James Sowash Josie Bertha W. E. Leet Henry Bowes Sew and So Club Will Embree L.yle Moore Oscar Moothart Titus Nellie Manners Mildred Leet Voy Royal Toneup Excelsior’s Regent and Siloam Springs Lithia Springs Royal Hotel Mid West The Robbins Bros Tiger Robbins Bros. Circus
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