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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1919

Page

8

Local News Notes and Advertisements from Evening Journal

A collage of notices, arrivals, visits, travel plans, and ads. People include Loretta Walker, J. Harvey Burham, Eva Lucille Burham, Verna Dunham, Miss Edna Applegate, and Mrs. A. D. Sanders. Mentions Lemmon’s Pharmacy ad, Fox Theatre showings, Cahill’s orchestra, and upcoming travel to Keota, Davenport, and Whittier California.

J. Harvey Burham Eva Lucille Burham Jacob Lambert Washington

Two Carpenters Hurt When Scaffold Collapses

Robert Edmondson suffered severe injuries and William Ross was badly bruised when a scaffold about fifteen feet high collapsed at the Edward Kallaus home where they worked for Clem Latcher. Edmondson broke ribs and injured his back while Ross escaped with severe bruises after catching a scaffold support. The men were taken to town and are recovering as well as can be expected.

Robert Edmondson Wm. Ross Kallaus Clem Latcher Mr. Edmondson Mr. Ross

Washington Lodge Called Meeting July 22 For Third Degree

A called meeting of Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M will be held Tuesday at 8 00 p m to perform work in the Third Degree for two candidates The lodge urges strong attendance despite hot weather Respond to the call L D Langworthy W M

Washington Lodge A. F A. M L. D. Langworthy W. M

Second Collection of Cans and Bottles Planned

The second collection of tin cans bottles glass and garbage is set to begin Monday July 28 1919. Property owners and residents must place all waste in boxes or barrels at alleys or curb line for easy handling. Collection starts in the First Ward on the 28th with three days allocated per ward.

Monddy J. &. Bovee

Minick and Simpson Funerals Reported

Roy Minick funeral held Monday at 2 30 pm at his North Iowa avenue home with Rev J A Glendinning of the Methodist church officiating and music by C A King. Georgia Simpson three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs George Simpson buried at Brighton cemetery after services at Woodford chapel.

Card of Thanks for Roy Minick

The Minick family expresses sincere gratitude for kindness and sympathy shown after Roy Minick's death. They thank friends, lodges, and those who sent flowers. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Minick and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Minick.

Roy Minick Henry Minick Ray Minick

Notice to Bid for Heating Plant at County Home

Washington County Iowa invites bids by August 19 1919 1 PM for labor and materials to build a heating plant at the County Home Detailed plans are on file with the County Auditor A 5 percent certified check with each bid is required and bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract will be furnished by the winning bidder The County may waive defects and reject all bids If no award is made within 20 days proposals are rejected and checks returned

District Court and Board of Supervisors

Local travelers arrive and depart for home

V A Sigler of Des Moines visited friends in town yesterday. J G Heacock of Brighton attended to business in Washington. Enslie Hutcheon returned to Iowa City after visiting the Otto Schiebel home. J P Frame, on business and visiting J C Purvis, left for Burke South Dakota.

V. A. Sigler Des Moines J. G. Heacock Brighton Washington Enslie Hutcheon Iowa City Otto Schiebel J. P. Frame J. C. Purvis Burke South Dakota

Marriage licenses issued to Maule Carris and Craft Kelsey

The Evening Journal notes marriage licenses issued for Floyd Edward Maule and Blanche Florence Carris of Keota, and Thomas P. Craft and Gertrude A. Kelsey of Washington. C. Be. Bennett of Ames passed through en route to Rubio to visit family before returning to work at Ames. Ford owners invited to inspect a new Simplex Starter at Anderson and Van Winkle’s Garage opposite the Opera House.

Floyd Edward Maule Blanche Florence Carris Keota Thomas P. Craft Gertrude A. Kelsey Washington C. BE. Bennett Ames Rubio E. B. Bennett FORD Anderson and van Winkle Opera House A. Perham

Subscriptions Offered for Magazine Access

A promotional note invites readers to subscribe via mail or phone, offering price lists for clubs and a request to contact Nita Belle Mekoon as the agent through the Journal. It encourages choosing any magazine and provides contact avenues.

Nenad Nita Belle Mekoon

Fifty Fifty Nat Goodwin Tale Highlights Hidden Absences

A fragment notes John’s wife suspects his whereabouts at nine each evening while he himself remains elusive, reflecting a split or uncertain routine in the relationship. The sketch appears to center on blame between the spouse and Nat Goodwin in a domestic vignette.

Nat Goodwin John

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Corinne Griffith Henry Story Big Historical Department of Our State Fox McNamara First’ Store Crail’s. Tf Lydia Hellam Lemley’s Grocery Black Lyon's Fox & Dewey C. H. Combs For Theatre Cahill Armory Loretta Walker Ainsworth William Bragg Davenport W. S. Bragg Alvah Boileau George Hindah R. W. Gibson Chicago Gertrude Kendall Frank Stewart Verna Dunham Everett Winfield George Appel W. E. Taylor Lauren Groves A. D. Sanders Denver, Colo Josie Sanders Sigourney Edna Applegate Bemidji, Minn Bemdji Lemmon Adot Mexico von Humboldt W. P. Littlefield F. & M. Bank Cody Road Yellowstone Park The Fox Theatre Tracy Phillips Columbus Junction Ralph Hesseltine Lemmon’s Pharmacy J. W. Smith Fort Dodge W. Hi. Smith Frank Barnes Dale Raymond Ipava Ill Sarah Carver W. H. Smith Manson Iowa Mae Campbell Dvenport Pivenport Hospital John Campbell Emily. Cates Cisra Fry Mason Cuty, TH Cates George Brown G. W. Lanning Ellen Guy Seattle Wash Ben J. C. Wright Fairfield E. N. Ellerbrook Byron Ida Graham Fremont Nebraska Jugenheimer Oscar Jugenheimer Pauley Brown Verdi Burlington F. P. Brown Oakville A. W. Pringle F. C. Henness Eloise Glenn Arthur ROBT Mondson Falls BOB Wnok Wees Maxwell Oe Cha. Féne Clothing Company East Side Square E. C. Carris & CO West Second Street Arthur Goodin West Side Square Mutual John Shields & Sons Owen McGovern E. Morrison Nita Belle McKoon Ansco HTC Amos Spud Ostermoor Lytle Bros Graham Theatre Board of Supervisors Washington County Dorothy Jane Mr. Grif Fith David Wark Grif Priscilla Dean Matinee Washington Street D. H. McLaughlin C. W. McLaughlin W. S. Eldridge J. M. Godfrey Elmer Thoma Harley McCreedy Marcellus Meek Washington, Ia Ewe. Ee McWmamara Undertaking Co eEmbalmers
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