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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1919
Page
3
A mass meeting will be held tomorrow evening at the old Methodist church to discuss a Washington soldiers sailors and nurses memorial. The public is urged to attend to share input for a suitable memorial and for organizations to be well represented.
The family expresses sincere appreciation for kindness shown during their bereavement. Floral offerings and sympathies brought comfort to John G. Parnsworth, Mrs. Capt. Gray, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hoxworth and family.
If you are troubled with indigestion take a few doses of Chamberlain's Tablets. They strengthen the stomach and enable it to perform its functions naturally. They also cause a gentle movement of the bowels. You will be surprised when you see how much better you are feeling after taking a few doses of them. Leamour's Drug store.
Local items note Miss Marguerite MacGugin returning from Waterloo Iowa and several residents visiting relatives in Washington Crawfordsville Davenport and Minneapolis. A soldiers and sailors gathering is planned at the old Methodist church with announcements of arrivals overseas and travels of families in the region.
Beloit memories are interrupted by the slaying of Inez Taylor in Rockford. Buck Wilson, a Beloit resident, confessed to the murder after a highway attack during an automobile party. He fired five to six shots, fled with $18, and was captured by Sheriff Harry Baldwin and Deputy Ross Atkinson. Wilson faces murder charges with a grand jury to hear the case in October.
Local ads list dress prices at Rothschilds and brief updates on visits, events, sales, and community notices. Mentions Miss Ethel Kiesey visiting Fairfield, 1312 Washington Improvement League mass meeting, W R C memorial service, Baptist church bake sale, and social visits to Cedar Rapids and Chicago.
A promotional notice urges households to keep Chamberlains Coke and Diarrhoea Remedy for sudden bowel illnesses. It argues neighbors or medicine from shops may be unavailable and endorses Lemmon's Drug Store where the product costs 35 cents.
If rheumatism is chronic or muscular, massage parts with Chamberlain's Liniment for relief. Lemmon's Drug Store advertises the remedy promising satisfaction.
Funerals were held yesterday in Woodford chapel for Mrs. J Farnsworth with Rev NM kt Regan officiating. Pallbearers included R B Dougherty John Tucker Oscar Jugenheimer Frank Scranton Frank McKay and Theodore Oriez. Burial followed at Shrock cemetery seven miles south of town. Sage funeral was at McNamara chapel with Dr J A Glendinning presiding. Pallbearers included Robert Been blossom John Long John Woods Gideon Sage Ralph Williams Ira Davidson. Burial was in Elm Grove cemetery.
The funeral for Mrs J P McCalley was held Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 at the home of her daughter Mrs J W Rickey near Winfield Geo Clyde and T Maxwell served as pallbearers. Dr J M Wishart of the First United Presbyterian church conducted the services. Interment followed in the Winfield Scott ownership cemetery.
Announcements list gatherings including Kolah club meeting at Mrs John Speidel 11014 Laan West Chester Queen Rather Circle meeting at Miss Margaret Bauer 1113 Crazy Carnival at Haskins Friday June 27 1919 and Women’s Home Missionary society event at Mrs Julia Cary ender 620 S Iowa avenue. Damascus Shrine meeting Thursday at 8 06 p m with initiation and refreshments by Winfield ladies.
The Christian Endeavor Society of the Second U P church holds a business meeting and social at Miss Beatrice Baird home Thursday evening with church pickup at 7 30. The 1212 Fortnightly Club meets Tuesday July 1 at 7 30 at the old Methodist church for membership proposals. The Ladies League of the Baptist church hosts a monthly social Friday June 27 at 2 20 urging all church members to attend.
Gladys Brockwell stars in The Divorce Trap a wholesome American heroine faced by men who harm her. Friday afternoon and night show a wonderful photo play that will answer the riddle.
The Presbyterian choir will meet tonight at 7 40. Every member urged to be present.
Memorial service announced at Moose Harbor Chapel at 4 00 P M with tributes to the deceased by Mrs Puu L Yourgal and Mrs R H Walk solo Some Day We ll Understand Edna Klein tribute by Mrs Emma Mason and Mrs J C Boice floral offering by departed members Mrs George Brinton decorates graves America flowers from friends of the W R C 11312
Advertises Wash Dresses on the rack for 3.89 and seeks 20 girls and women to sew buttons at home. Apply now to American Pearl Button Co at 24 5 6 7 8.
Relatives report Glenn Cherryholmes has arrived in the country after being in Germany. Homer Bill of Sheffield Illinois visits the C H Fishburn home and has just returned from overseas. Gladwin Ingham arrives from Brighton for a visit at the W K Wooley home and has also just returned from France. Circus parade in Washington attended by locals. Mabel Crooks travels to Monmouth Illinois to visit relatives. Mrs J F Buxbaum Mary Manners and the Davidson children visit Washington yesterday afternoon. Mrs A E Davis and daughters Sadie Ada and Hazel Anwyl visit Mt Pleasant yesterday.
The Hagenbeck-Wallace circus yesterday offered meritorious acts including trained lions tumblers and strong men with aerial performers. One clown impressed but the rest fell short. The show, still recovering from a disaster four years ago, was new but could have delivered more with a longer program. The troupe behaved well and did not trouble local police as crowds grew.
A kindly former column invites readers to solve a riddle about a pervasive force in American life. The writer likens it to a boa constrictor and octopus, describing it as a canker that inflames and infects about one in every three hundred people.
Spectators filled the large tent for both matinee and evening shows as excitement built for the event in town. The crowd size approached full capacity with attendees from local areas.
On the show grounds yesterday evening a dispute over alleged mistreatment led to a melee as circus personnel defended a fellow worker. Four Washington youths sustained bruises, while the showmen appeared to have the upper hand.
June 26 Logan reports a legendary worm invasion defeated by farmer Sim Myers. He mixed bran Paris green into water and sprayed edge of grain, destroying millions of alfalfa eut worms. Field damage limited as worms died and the pest was repelled.
A light exchange centers on a husband and wife over a bonnet purchase. The wife praises the bonnet as beautiful while the husband laments the cost, noting he must pay. The dialogue reflects domestic budgeting and humor about shared expenses.
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