The Old Residenter and the Quiet Prospector
Emily and Jim welcome a mysterious new helper named Dad who plans to clear a fir thicket and rid the land of stumps. Dad proves strong and capable, earning his keep with charpitting and hard labor while a secretive second man shadows his movements at night. Emily fears for Dad’s safety and questions his silence as August heat tests their fragile arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Iaddie
Laddie
Emily
Dad
Pell
Roy
Gomo
Local Social Notes Show Moves Visits and A Rain Cancelled Event
June 11 updates reveal Haskins family relocation to Iowa City for work. Several families including Brown, Young, Embree, and Farringtons visit relatives across Washington and Boone, with Miss Birney shopping in Washington and Helen Embree staying with grandparents. An ice cream social is canceled due to rain planning, while Martin Allbaugh injures his arm assisting Ka Murphy, impacting corn plowing. Glen Davis ships corn to Wellston for Will Augustine, and Mrs. Will Palmer visits daughter Clarence Work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskins
Leo Farrington
Iowa City
George Brown
Andrew
Steourney
Brown
L. E. Mathers
Frank Embree
Godlove
George Young
Martin Allbaugh
Ka Murphy
Murphy
Glen Davis
Wellston
Will Augustine
Will Palmer
Clarence Work
Railway Time Tables Arrives Departs
Schedule page lists westbound and eastbound Golden State trains with numbers 3 29 49 and 11 87, local passes 429 430 835 836, freight services, and daily operations with agents H W Russel and J C McKay. Days vary by Sunday and weekday patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden State
H. W. Russel
J. C. McKay
Fraternal Lodge and Chapter Meeting Schedule
Lodges Cyrus Chapter No 13 R A M regular meeting second Friday night each month. C J Sloat H H P Arthur Goodin Secretary Zeredatha Council No 21 Ro S M regular meeting fourth Friday night. W T Carson I Me Arthur Goodin Recorder Bethlehem Commandery No 45 KT regular meeting third Friday night. P J Wallace E C Arthur Goodin Secretary Washington Chapter No 98 OFE S regular meeting second Thursday night. Pearle Dickerson W M Stella Palmer Secretary Damascus Shrine No 10 WS of J regular meeting third Tuesday at Masonic Temple. Matte B Davis W H P Sara FE Walker Worthy Scribe Amos Chapter De Molay regular meetings first and third Mondays. Mag McCall M C Harold Johnson Scribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus
R. A. Me
C. J. Sloat
P. Arthur Goodin
Zeredatha Council
W. T. Carson
Arthur Goodin
Bethlehem Commandery
K. T
P. J. Wallace E. C. Arthur Goodin
Washington
O. FE. S
Pearle Dickerson
W. M
Stella Palmer
Damascus Shrine
Masonic Temple
Matte B. Davis
H. P
Sara FE. Walker
Worthy
Amos Chapter de Molay
Mag McCall
M. C
Harold Johnson
Washington Lodge
A. PB
A. M
D. W. Dayton
Benn family visit reported from Washington arrival
Fern Benn arrived from Washington Thursday evening while Mrs VisWing stayed with Eva and Mildred Ebner. The item notes a family visit with the Benn and Ebner households in a local context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern Benn
Washington
Eva
Mildred Ebner
Teen Sacrifices Foot to Save Life on Night Train
Clinton Heing, 19, of Walnutport, wedged foot in a switch frog as a Central Railroad of New Jersey night mail train bore down. Heing threw his body away from the flier to save life, sacrificing his foot while the engine crew apparently did not notice the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allentown
Pas
Central Railroad
New Jersey
Clinton Heing
Walnutport
Community School Day at Lexington Celebrates Last Day
The Lexington school held its annual community picnic on June 4 1926 with about fifty attendees. A large crowd gathered at the church for an afternoon program featuring music readings and group entertainments by students including Ju nior Bishop Robert Amlong Jr and Marie Helfrich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Lesington
Lyle Oldfield
Mra
Teets
Miss Ogle
Martha G
Robert Amlong Jr
Marie Helfrich
Franc hits new all time lows against dollar and pound
Paris June 14 The French franc fell to a record low of 36.57 per dollar and 173.256 per pound sterling as markets weakened. The drop marked a historic depreciation for the currency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
MELLO-GLO Powder Promises Lasting Beauty
An advertising note promotes MELLO-GLO face powder made by a new French process. It claims to stay on until removed, hide pores and lines, resist perspiration, and enhance complexion with a life like beauty. Sherman Bros. pDruggileta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Bros. pDruggileta
Poultry Seed Catalog Offer From Prof Rucker
White Leghorns and Red breeds listed with prices for chicks and layers. Bulk lots include 200 and 500 1000 price breaks. Five day live guarantee and free catalog offered by Prof E H Rucker Department O.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Rucker
Local professional ads and services listing in Washington
A dense compilation of names and contact details for doctors lawyers funeral directors auctioneers and merchants in Washington with office addresses phone numbers and services including eye surgery general surgery dentistry real estate hardware and barber shop offerings. The page also advertises a chocolate shop and a 35 cent dinner special.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Anenenan
Knoxville
Rake i
Klaw
Rest Lim
W. @. Bell
Lo. O. F
Covenant Lodge No. 101
Axel Anderson
Noble Grand
Roy I. Mapel
North
Iowa Avenue
Frank Schneider
M. D. Lee
Loyal Order of Moose
Moose Hall
L. R. Lovelett
T. Rick Jey
Leo Oldfield
Meredith Bishop
Donald Campbell
Erna Mapel
June
Dora
Ferne Helfrich
Jennies
Florence Amlong
Jr Bishop
Jr. Amiens
Cloudland
Conrad Campbell
Johnny Mapel
Ethel Paul
Ater
Helen
Bernice Amlong
Dora Uelfrich
Polly
Helen Amlong
Health Brigade
Fne
Victorianua
Dept. O
Ottumwa, Iowa
Physicians and Surgeons
H. Stutsman
Hank Bidg
A. John Droz
M. BP
West Main St
C. W. McLaughlin
West Main Street
Mutual
W.L. Alcorn
Iowa Ave
Wilson Heating Co
Res
Preston L
Better Osteopathic
South Iowa Ave
Arthur
Marlon Ave
I Liemliney
ARD
National Bank
Register Life Ins. CO
Davenport
Iowa
Walter L. Johnson
Chiropractors
Powers & Brown Chiropractors
South Ave
Dalton
Blaine J. Holmes Willard
EXIDE
A. J. Franzen
Nelswanger Bldg
South
L. B. Lupton
Luncie
North Iowa
Hugh Dougal
Austin Sutherland
Tooman Leatiler
Laura Harvey
Black
Jones & McBlainney Funeral Directors Ambulance Service
Lung Motor
East Main Street
Candy Kitchen
North Side Square
Phone 440
Chocolate Shop
East Side Square
C. V. Brown
T. A. Michels
Washington, Iowa
Morrison & Morrison Lawyers
Morrison Bidg
North Side
Brookhart Bros. Law
Opera House
Mutual Phone
C. J. Wilson
C. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson Lawyers
Journal Office
Livingston & Richer
Abstract Department
INO. W. Applegate
Brookhart
East
Washington Street
J.D. Dayton
Westchester
Washington County
Frank Boller
City
W. Washington Lst
T. J. Pease
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Blue Mutual
W. J. Masson Dentis
Frank Wilson
George W. Stewart Hardware & Implements
South Side Square
Rickey Barber Shop
Klein Klo, Ko
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