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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1919

Page

3

Local folks plan travel and visits across states

Mr and Mrs J A Y Agiley leave for Burlington to meet son Gerald Ashby of the 109th ammunition train due at noon today. Mr and Mrs John Miller of Dallas will visit Washington after New York business, staying two days with Mr and Mrs J C Miller. Dr A W Crow heads to Chicago for the osteopathic convention, wife and children visiting Corydon during his absence of ten days to two weeks.

J. A. Y. Agiley Burlington Gerald Ashby 109Th John Miller Dallas Tex Washington New York Mr. Miller J.C. Miller A. W. Crow Chicago Corydon

The Merit of a Book

The crowning merit of a book lies in its practical usefulness. If it makes you cheerful amiable pitiful or more appreciative of beauty or more resolute to follow what is good and noble its highest purpose is earned according to David Pryce

David Pryce

W R C Memorial Service For Deceased Members

The Woman's Relief Corps plans a memorial service Monday at 4:00 p m in Moose Hall Elm Grove Cemetery listing deceased members including Liveria Stewart Anna Bovee Emma Marvel Sue Fisher Eliza Gardner Margaret Parkinson Jennie Conger Eliza Boyer Ida Rathmel Selina Lemon Angeline Brindley Martha Adams etc Woodlawn Cemetery names Sue Baughman Jennie Titus Addie Mick Rachel Riley Annette Brindley Belle Dewey Elizabeth Cowles Arminda Wiley Harriet Page Julia Henry Nurse Buried Elsewhere Marie Sweet Jennie Anderson Ida Skipton Miriam Jones Elizabeth Bartholomew

Woman's Relief Corps Moose Hall Elm Grove Cemetery Liveria Stewart Basha Burroughs Anna Bovee Emma Marvel Sue Fisher Eliza Gardner Margaret Parkinson Jennie Conger Eliza Boyer Ida Rathmel Selina Lemon Angeline Brindley Martha Adams John Rupp Houck Kate Hartman Minnie Rameey Jesse Phillips Hannah Adams Lula Ross Emma Macon Woodlawn Sue Baughman Jennie Titus Addie Mick Rachel Riley Annette Brindley Belle Dewey Elizabeth Cowles Arminda Wiley Harriet Page Julia Henry Marie Sweet Jennie Anderson Brighton Ida Skipton Pasadena Cal Miriam Jones Ainsworth Elizabeth Bartholomew What Cheer

Crazy Carnival at Haskins Friday June 27 1949

Community announcements list events and meetings including a Crazy Carnival in Haskins on Friday night June 27 1949 with specifics on activities. Also notes the 1114 Fortnightly Club general meeting July 1 at 7 30 pm in the old Methodist church and membership proposals. Other items cover Memorial Moose Hall June 30 at 4 00 pm with tributes and floral offerings and a Methodist group rehearsal tonight.

Haskins C. Ww. Society Hoskins Iowa Old Methodist Church

Mints of Hell at Fox Theatre Promises Primitive Yukon Drama

William Desmond stars in The Mints of Hell a rugged Yukon saga at the Fox Theatre Saturday. Dan Burke battles Clay Hibbing in a saloon fight and stakes a mine to win Aline Chaudiare's heart amid brutal frontier justice and dramatic dog sled imagery. Supporting cast includes Vivian Rich Charlie French Jack Richardson Frank Lancing and Edward Jobson.

Hell William Desmond Fox Theatre Yukon Dan Burke Clay Hibbing Aline Chaudiare Stag Dan Hibbing Sillimun Aline Chaudiare Desmond Vivian Rich Charlies French Jack Richardson Frank Lancing Edward Jobson

Miss Aldine Rich of Brighton Dies at 32

Miss Aldine Rich, a Brighten and longtime teacher in Brighton and Wapello schools, died at Fairfield hospital at age 32 after a three month illness. An operation failed to save her. Survived by mother two sisters and one brother, all in or near Brighton. Funeral details not announced.

Theodore Bailey Charles McLaughlin Wapello Eddyville Washington Des Moines Ottumwa Centerville Knoxville Bloomfield Pella Charles Theodore Aldine Rich Brighton Fairfield Hospital Miss Rich Presbyterian Church Drighton Vern Dawson James Dawson Ira Rich

Bereavement Notice for J. M. Sage

The Sage family thanks friends for attentions shown during the loss of our brother J. M. Sage. Gratitude for the kindness will be remembered. Mrs. Abe Beenblossom Mrs. J. Woods Mrs. Mary Stiles Mrs. Ella Sherman Mrs. Della Long L. Sage.

J. M. Sage Abe Beenblossom J. Woods Mary Stiles Ella Sherman Della Long L. Sage

Thank You Note From Children Of Mrs. P McCulley

The children Thank friends and neighbors for kindnesses during their mother Mrs. P McCulley illness and at her funeral. They especially appreciate the many beautiful flowers sent and say the sympathy provided great comfort.

Thanks for kindness at brother Nelse Sage’s burial

The friends and relatives express gratitude for kindnesses shown during the burial of Nelse Sage and for floral offerings. The Brothers and Sisters extend thanks.

Nelse Sage

Taft to Speak in Ames Then Washington Trip

Ex President William Howard Taft will address an Ames audience next Sunday and travel to Washington via Brighton arriving at 12 20 by the M and St L. He will reach Washington by automobile and the Graham address is moved to 2 30 Monday afternoon with general admissions sold at the theater.

Ad Club William Howard Taft Ames Washington Brighton Mr. Taft Graham

Oldaker Inquest Opens as Coroner Probes Death

An inquest led by Coroner G. W. Hay opened to investigate the death of Mrs. Burrell Oldaker after she reportedly took oxalic acid mistaken for salts. Testimony was incomplete and the inquest will continue. a verdict is expected later. The jury consists of C. M. Keck, D. D. Sherman and J. B. Crail.

G. W. Hay Burrell Oldaker C. M Keck D. D. Sherman J. B. Crail

Elm Surgery In Washington City By Otumwa Specialists

Tree doctors from Otumwa are in town this week treating several Washington trees. P. L. Phelps leads the team with several assistants. C. S. Woodford’s large elm in front of his business is among those being cared for.

Otumwa Washington P. L. Phelps C. S. Woodford

Woodford tree praised for forty years of standing

Mr. Phelps cites extensive arborist work in Ot tumwa Burlington Fairfield and other southeastern Iowa towns. He says the Woodford tree should stand for forty years more.

Phelps Ottumwa Burlington Fairfield Iowa Woodford

Last Iowa Units Returning Home From War

Iowa ships home its final units from the front bound for Camp Dodge. The 109th ammunition train of the Thirty fourth division, led largely by Des Moines men, left Camp Dix for Iowa yesterday. The 109th engineers, Iowa s loss battalion, are also en route from New Jersey. The battalion includes Company A Iowa City Company AB Council Bluffs and Company B Des Moines. Company A dates back to the Texas border era.

Camp Dodge Des Moines Iowa 109Th Camp Dix Horace Susong Outfit 109Th Engineers Thirty-fourth New Jersey France War Department Iowa City Council Blaffa National Guard Texas

St Louis Telephone Strike Hits Local Operators

In St Louis Missouri June 27 girl telephone operators and electrical workers at Southwestern Bell and Kinloch Telephone walked out after a strike vote. Kinloch service suspended and Republic company crippled. About 1200 of 1700 workers are union members.

St. Louis Southwestern Bell and Kinloch Telephone Companies Kinloch Company Rel

Housewife Becomes New Woman

A housewife credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with curing her after 16 weeks of bed rest yellowing and stomach pain. The ad claims the remedy removes catarrhal mucus from the intestine and reduces inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal ailments. Lamimon's Pharmacy and druggists advertise nationwide.

Mayr Lamimon's

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