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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1918
Page
7
Local Notes from Rubio Area Railroads and Homes
Rudolph Schmidt and wife of Washington visited Mrs. J. W. Brock. Mrs. E. S. McNees to visit daughters near Grace Hill. C. B. Morgan attended Ottumwa business, E. Morgan sale poorly attended due to weather. Doris Benn stayed with Mrs. Walter Hotle. Agnes Johnson work near Fairfield visited home. Revival meetings closed. Co B and C B Morgan trip to Monmouth Illinois. Mrs. Harvey and others in hospital. Ladies' Aid quilting for French children. Barnett family planning move near Brig hton. Indian Creek school welcomes new scholars from local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Hotle
Wellston
Emery
Richland
J. M. Dickinson
Agnes Johnson
Fairfield
Johnson
Leila Bennett
C. B. Morgan
John Richard
John Lindauer
CC. B. Morgan
Etta Engel
Des Moines
Co. B
Monmouth
Illinois
Mr. White
Washington
K. A. Mathers
W. J. Taylor
Harvey
Christina Frances Cline
Martha Josephine Harvey
Bates
H. H. Beitel
Bales
Ira Miksch
Lawrence Leigh
Ladies’ Aid
Wes Engel
Harry Hain
James McNeese
H. A. Engel
Eugene
Bethany
Magel
Buxbaum
Ben Romig
Earl Barnett
Maiden
Harvey Bowers
Barnett
Brighton
Arthur Conrad
Clarence Porter
Indian Creek School
Dublin Notes Move About Town on Social Calls
Mrs Will Stiles and daughters Helen and Silva visited Mrs W FE Augustine last Friday and traveled to Washington Saturday before heading to Fairfield Monday. Charles Mayers and Rob McCaleb spent today on the river. W E Augustine and brother Andy attended the Morgan sale near Rubio yesterday. W T Stevenson returned from Washington after visiting his daughter. Mrs J B McCaleb hosted Mrs Sarah Wolfe for dinner. Emil Fink and Rob McCaleb were in Washington Saturday night. Mrs Jacob Hotle returned from a stay with her son Will Hotle near Verdi. George Hotle bought his daughters a pony at the Morgan sale near Rubio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Will Stiles
Helen
Silva
W. FE. Augustine
Washington
Fairfield
Charles Mayers
Rob McCaleb
W. E. Augustine
Andy
Rubio
W. T. Stevenson
J. B. McCaleb
Sarah Wolfe
Emil Fink
Jacob Hotle
Will Hotle
Verdi
George Hotle
Morgan Sale
Grace Hill Social Notes Include Visits and Moves
Grace Hill reports Mrs. McNeese of Rubio visiting daughter Mrs. Lloyd Hayes. Mrs. Porter and sons move to Rehmel farm near Wellston where Homer will work for Ira Miksch. Porter residence vacated. Mrs. Dan Cline and baby girl returned from Washington and the county hospital. Mrs. Paul Harvey and daughters fewer details follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Hill
Adam Libe
County
Paul Harvey
Local notices shift as citizens nominate rival city tickets
Mrs J M lege departs for Des Moines to join her husband. Hugh Hamil of Jamesport arrives for summer with family. Another resident visits friends in West Chester. Rev E D Clark visits town. L R Marr learns of wife’s mother death in New Mexico. Dr W L Alcorn and Ray Townsend elected school directors. Citizens nominate two political tickets for the upcoming city election, creating a likely contest between the citizens ticket led by Alva Sands and others and the peoples ticket led by M L Miller, with several council, treasurer, and assessor nominees on both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Alcorn
Ray Townsend
Citizens
Alva Sands
J. W. Parrow
C. K. Gray
F. A. Kallaus
B. Sands
E. Iseminger
A. Stephens
Peoples
M. L. Miller
W. T. Trotter
H. G. Crawford
Grimes
A. J. Peterson
S. T. Wheeler
Crawfordsville Social Notes and Local Visitors
Crawfordsville March 14. Miss Clara Wood R KE Davis Mr and Mrs David Johns Miss Harriet Pangborn and Earl Swailes visited in Washington yesterday. Mrs Henry Menafee arrived home from Burlington. Rev P H Hayley remains home with mumps both sides. Rev J M Wishart of Washington visited Tuesday. Mrs A E K Davia and Miss Ada returned from Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Clara Wood
R. KE. Davis
David Johns
Harriet Pangborn
Earl Swailes
Washington
Henry Menafee
Burlington
P. H. Hayley
J. M. Wishart
A. EK. Davia
Ada
Des Moines
Local Briefs From Ainsworth March Newsday
Mrs. E R Rhodes returns from West Liberty while W T Marr and wife come home from California. Mrs L R Marr returns from New Mexico funeral. John Woodside enlists in coast artillery and sails to Washington then Jefferson Barracks. Mrs E W Spessard visits Washington. Ke B Porter on business in Washington. Mr and Mrs Newton of Bloomfield visit daughter Mrs T J Easter. J M Walker and family visit at S A Walker home. George Corwin and wife visit sister in law Mrs C P Nichols. Mrs T J Simons of Columbus Junction visits parents. C M Taylor returns from Numa where visiting children. Bb Taylor enlists in hospital corps. Play at school draws overflow audience. all performers praised.
Stormy Night Deters Attendance at Lecture Course
The storm kept many away from the final lecture, but those who attended heard Jane Dillon and felt the effort was worthwhile. Easter falls in March this year and plans for the morning service are underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Dillon
The Church Schedules Sermons and Meetings
The pastor invites all church members to attend services with Sunday school at 10 o clock Epworth League at 6 30 p m preaching at 11 a m and 7 00 p m. Morning theme The Church Sustained Evening topic Lift up a Standard for My People semi patriotic. Noted large youth turnout last Sunday urged to return for patriotic message. Official board meets Monday at 7 39 Prayer meeting Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Local Red Cross event and charity shower in Crawfordsville
Elias Williams delivered stock to Chicago while twenty ladies gathered at the Red Cross work room for dressings and a kitchen shower for Mrs Clarence Moorhead. Gifts included poems as each guest received a verse. A French and Belgian ruins slide lecture at United Presbyterian church featured Rev William Jones and Delbert Maxwell returned from Cedar Falls. Proceeds supported the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Elias Williams
Chicago
Red Cross
Clarence Moorhead
C. A. Sprague
P. L. Huber
United Presbyterian Church
France
Belgium
William Jones
Hayley
Robertson
The
Delbert Maxwell
Cedar Falls
State Teachers’ College
German Pantoil Statement From Wayland Church Leader
The letter from E. Gingerich in Wayland Iowa dated March 4 1918 details a response to a U S Marshal rebuke over wartime conduct. He describes penalties imposed for his church and congregation including purchasing War Savings Stamps pledging to support Liberty Loans displaying flags and making a meeting public. He states an intent to comply and apologizes for any distress caused to patriotic citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland, Fa
Mar
U. S
N. F. Reed
Ottumwa
Iowa
Daniel Graber
Wayland
United States
Reed
Gingerich
Oskaloosa Soldier of Rainbow Killed in Action
Official notice from Oskaloosa reports Private Harry L. Anderson of Company H killed in action March 11. He was 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Anderson, and his death marks the first fatality in Company H. Captain Steller of Company G was wounded the same day, tying the unit to heavy action of the Third Iowa boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Des Moines
Ottumowa
Steller
Anderson
Liberty bonds secured in banks to protect farmers
Country bankers in the seventh federal district plan vault provisions to safely store Liberty bonds for depositors at no charge to holders. The piece argues higher private savings, with about 14 billion dollars saved, can cover war costs through Liberty bonds. It contrasts American wealth with German efficiency and urges farmers to invest, linking bond purchases to winning the war. It also notes a laymen led Baptist service at 11am in Ainsworth to support the National Baptist Laymen's campaign without fund solicitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Federal District
United States
Washington
Germany
America
Confederate States
Baptist
Ainsworth
National Baptist
Washington Association
Northern Baptist Convention
Spring Time Constipation Relief Ad
In this period of change and discomfort readers are urged to try Foley Cathartic Tablets for digestion biliousness gas indigestion headaches and other stomach bowels issues. The ad claims no bad after effects and notes sale at J. E. Lemmon's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Lemmon
Smear Incident Reported In Albia School Scene
A teacher was smeared with yellow enamel in Albia Iowa, March 15, as witnesses described a thick coat of paint rubbed into the teacher. The incident appears to involve a single assailant and an act of vandalism at a local school setting.
Battiz Forced Loyalty Test After Dismissal
A discharged Battiz, a high school teacher, was seized outside a religious meeting by a crowd. They sprayed him with enamel, forced him to shout loyalty to the United States, and kneel before the flag before he was allowed to leave town with his baggage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battiz
Board of Education
United States
Battle
Mother's Friend Promises Easier Pregnancy and Birth
A physician recommended external abdominal and breast support called Mother's Friend to reduce pain and nausea for expectant mothers. The ad claims it loosens muscles, prevents strain, and eases nervous tension, urging women to obtain the product and the free book "Motherhood and the Baby" from Bradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradfield Regulator Co
Dept. C
Lamar Lulliding
Atlanta
Michael Day Claimed by Death in Coppock Community
Funeral services were held at the Wilber Willer chapel for Michael Dougherty Lydy, who died yesterday evening at six. Interment followed at Woodlawn cemetery. Lydy, 69, was born June 22, 1849 in Washington county Ohio and lived in Coppock since 1878. He leaves his widow Eva Merchant and four children, with two strokes and three years of ill health before death. He was a member of the Odd Fellows lodge in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilber Willer
Michael Dougherty Lydy
Leslie Mountford
Woodlawn Cemetery
Mr. Lydy
Coppock
Washington County
Ohio
Eva Merchant
George Harris
Chicago
Grace Sullivan
Monmouth
Ill
Roy
Doris Lydy
Washington
Jydy
Odd Fellows Lodge
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promise a Clear Complexion
Dr F M Edwards promoted Olive Tablets as a liver and bowel aid for 17 years. The remedy, sold as a safe calomel substitute, claimed to improve complexion and energy, with doses nightly and packaging at 10c or 25c per box sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Edwards
Dr. Edwards
Unsightly Pimples Signal Bad Blood Says Aliv
An advertisement claims pimples indicate sluggish impoverished blood and promises a purifier called 8 8 8 to cleanse the blood without minerals or chemicals. Readers are urged to visit drugstores or write to Medical for advice at 29 Swift Laboratory, Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical
Tor
Swift Laboratory
Georgia
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