Mauck Re-nominated At City Caucus Amid Rain
Mayoral candidate C K Mauck wins re nomination at the Citizens Improvement caucus in the armory Councilmen for a complete city ticket are named Ross and Lemley for at large seats and Glasgow withdraws after a surprise park commissioner vote shows 35 to 12 for Glasgow over Devel The session drew about fifty attendees despite rain and featured contest for park commissioner long term and the ward seats of Gibson Hartman Keck Berdo and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. K. Mauck
Citizens’ Improvement Caucus
Armory
Patisan Improvement Caucus
Donald Bell
J. D. Glasgow
Henderson Wallace
Silas Rows
Charles Lemley
T. J. Berdo
W. A. Gibson
Carl Hartman
Silas Ross
C. FE. Devel
Harry Ross
JD Glasgow
Glasgow
Devel
M. Keck
WA Gibson
John E. Rittler
Fred Neiswanger
J.D. Glasgow
Mrs. Calia Evans Dies at 79 in Washington Area
Mrs. Calia Emily Evans aged 79 died yesterday at 7 45 p m at the home of her daughter Mrs Al Horsey where she had lived during the winter She had been bedfast for two weeks after breaking a hip two years earlier Funeral services will be Sunday at four at the Horsey home conducted by Rev J A Glendinning Interment will be at Mt Moriah near Douds Iowa Mrs Evans born Calia Emily Terhune in Clark County Illinois January 23 1849 came to Birmingham Iowa as a girl Married to David Evans fifty years ago last August they moved to Washington 24 years ago Mr Evans died in 1912 Surviving are her children Mrs Horsey Mrs Ed Vinton Guy Evans Clarence Evans and Chester Evans Eight grandchildren Five sisters included in the surviving family Names include Mrs A P Hitchcock Mrs Mary Grimes Mrs Kate Wingler Mrs Eliza Haney and Mrs Angy Rhodes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calia Emily Evans
al Horsey
Douds
Iowa
Mt. Moriah
Evans
Calia Emily Terhune
Clark County
Birmingham
David Evans
Washington
Libertyville
Mis. Horsey
Ed Vinton
Guy Evans
Clarence Evans
Chester Evans
Gym Class Team Defeats Junction In Local Basketball Clash
The YMCA gym class team edged Columbus Junction independent squad 19 to 13 at the Commercial club. Crone and Smith led with four field baskets each, while Frechin and Whitford contributed strong plays. The curtain-raiser ended tied eight to eight as the night showcased improving but rough action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Junction
Washington
Junctionites
Altho
Smith
Whitford
Frechin
Crone
Pine
Wilson
Gilkey
Estle
Lewis
Paul
Gardner Retires From Realty Firm In Washington County
E. G. Gardner retires from Harper and Gardner real estate firm with Mr. Harper taking over full control. Gardner to remain until fall to aid spring and summer work while health guides the change. Corporal Hattie M. Ward, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ward, writes from France describing his duties guarding German prisoners with the 263rd Prisoners of War Escort Company near Aubervill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Gardner
Harper & Gardner, Real Estate
Harper
Mr. Gardner
Mr. Harper
Gardner
Liem
Washington
Harper and Gardner
Washington County
George Ward
Hattie M. Ward
133Rd Infantry
France
Corporal Ward
263Rd
Aubreville
Argonne Forest
Dead Man's Hill
Ambreville
No Man's Land
Hindenburg Line
Malicorne
le Mans
United States
U. S
34Th
23Rd Casual Co
331St Infantry
Nominee Ashby Withdraws From Ancestral Office Bid
J A Y Ashby, nominated for ancestor, stated he cannot be a candidate this time and will file notice of withdrawal, declining the caucus nomination. He cited lack of time to devote to the office if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sion
J. A. Y. Ashby
Ancestor
United Presbyterian Church Without Pastor Next Sabbath
Owing to the absence of the pastor there will be no preaching services at the United Presbyterian Church next Sabbath March 16. Services resume March 23, with Sabbath school both days. Every Member Canvass will be conducted Tuesday March 18 and all parishioners are urged to be at home to pledge for the coming ecclesiastical year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Church
United Presbyterian Congregation
Subscriptions Offer From The Journal Office
Read the best magazines and save with subscriptions. Call 50 Red after 6 30 p m or write in care of the Journal. Nita Belle McKoon, Authorized Representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nita Belle McKoon
Fairfield Drops Hard Fought Bout in State Tournament
Fairfield fell to Fort Dodge 19 to toll in the second game of the state invitation high school tournament at Ames. Fort Dodge, one of the strongest eight teams, is seen as a front runner. Fairfield's lineup featured Scott Yount Huddleston Crafl Forbes with Ebert subbing for Huddleston. The opening game saw Cedar Rapids beat Davenport 23 to 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Fort Dodge
Ames
Scott
Yount
Huddleston Crafl
Forbes
Ebert
Huddleston
Cedar Rapides
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Family telegram reports David Livingston in New York homebound
Mrs S W Livingston received word from her son David, formerly of the 168th Infantry, that he landed in New York yesterday and expects to be home in two to three weeks after a month at sea. In Fairfield word said Dr R A McGuire of Brighton and 12 nurses from Unit A landed in New York Thursday with Miss Agnes Swift among those to come later with Major Clarke.
Sutherland IIIs Home From Legislature
Representative William Sutherland returned from Des Moines for a brief vacation due to illness. He declined a Sioux City trip today as guests of the city and will stay until he feels better. He notes slow congressional progress with many major bills disposed of. the session may close around April 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sutherland
Des Moines
Sioux City
The Great Circus Picture at the Fox Theatre
Amusements notice promoting a Fox Theatre program featuring Billie Rhodes performing thrilling trapeze stunts and bareback riding. The ad touts a sensational circus display with bearded lady, fierce horse race, Skeleton act and clever dog, urging families to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox Theatre
Billie Rhodes
Van Kampen Sells Hotel to Packard
J. Van Kampen who ran the Stuart hotel on N Marion avenue for a year sold the business to D B Packard of Des Moines. Packard plans to reopen the dining room and take possession early next week. The 20 room building is old yet well built and Van Kampen will farm in Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. van Kampen
Stuart
N. Marion Avenue
D. B. Packard
Des Moines
Centerville
Packard
van Kampen
Missouri
van Kampens
Washington
Private family service for Mrs Phoebe Mc Caleb Held at Maxwell Home
A private service for Mrs Phoebe Mc Caleb, Mrs Maxwell's mother, was conducted at 2:30 PM at the J R Maxwell home by Rev M R Regan of the Baptist church. The body lies in Elm Grove cemetery receiving vault and burial at New Haven cemetery eight miles west when roads permit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Maxwell
Canadian Troops to Sail Home After Kinmel Riot
Following the Kinmel camp riot in Wales Canadian authorities arrange troop returns. Baltic has 3,000 men aboard from Liverpool, Cr mania about to sail with 3,000, and White Star liner Olympic set to sail from Liverpool with 5,000 Canadian troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
XN. S
Kinmel
Wales
Canada
Liverpool
St Patrick's party hosted by Mr and Mrs Nelson Thompson
Announcements list social events for Willing Workers and husbands on St Patrick's Day and meetings of West Chester Ladies Aid at the parsonage with Mrs Rev Druse and assistants. Dues due by September 1 1919 and payable at the meeting if possible. Bible and Civics department meetings scheduled with specific hosts and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Thompson
St. Patrick's
West Chester Ladies Aid Society
Rev. Druse
Druse
J. P. Jackson
Frank Ross
Will Wallace
Hermen Luers
Y M C A Work in Paris Described by Rawson
Charles A. Rawson of Des Moines now in Paris reports the Y M C A operates officer and enlisted men hotels and several canteens in the city. He says about 80 percent of the army divisions over here engage in Y service and that sight-seeing parties at Y spots offer a safe, inexpensive way for soldiers to see sights quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Charles A. Rawson
Paris
Magazine subscriptions and clubs offered by Nita Belle Mekoon
Authorized representative Nita Belle Mekoon asks readers to call after 5 20 p m or write to the Journal to join a club and save money on subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nita Belle Mekoon
Oil rich fruit found near Torreon Mexico named chichopoxile
A new fruit in Torreon region called chichopoxile contains about 25 percent oil of high value for industrial lubricants. Plans are underway to cultivate it on a large scale to supply premium lubrication needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torreon
Mex
Dr George Michaelis Loses Post in Germany
Berlin March 1 Dr George Michaelis former imperial chancellor becomes officially unemployed as the Prussian interior ministry requests his resignation from the post of over president of the province of Pomerania appointed after his retirement from the chancellorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
George Michaelis
Ministry of the Interior
Pomerania
Red Cross Seeks Blockade Suspension Aid for Civilians
International Red Cross committees addressed the Paris peace conference urging a temporary end to the blockade. They emphasized rapid relief for starving women and children and the destruction of hospitals in central and eastern France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Europe
Bern
The
Paris
Reverend Mountford Reports From Pittsburg Conference
Reverend Mountford returned last evening from Pittsburg where he attended a conference. He will give a report of it at the morning service tomorrow. The second church plans its annual dinner and business meeting next Tuesday as usual on New Year’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountford
Pittsburg
Language student hears word via phonograph and reads printed roll
A student of language experiences a word spoken by a phonograph and simultaneously sees it printed with its translation in his native tongue, linking oral and written forms through a French inventor's device.
Herbert L A Fisher Named British Ambassador to Washington
Herbert Albert Laurens Fisher, British education minister and noted scholar, poised to succeed Lord Pleading as ambassador to Washington. He is recognized in America for lectures at Harvard and for numerous historical and political writings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Albert Laurens Fisher
Cabret
Orient Britain
Lord Pleading
Washington
Fisher
America
Harvard
Tle
Ammonia Described as Product of Decay and Manufacture
Ammonia is described as a natural product of decay of animal substances and is also produced artificially through destructive distillation of nitrogenous organic matter such as bones hair horns and hoofs. It is largely obtained as a by product in the manufacture of illuminating gas from coal.
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Citizens’ Improvement
Park Commission
Ross and Lemley
Edward Kaupp
Edwin Knupp
S. J. Kellogg
Jack Westphal
K. Mauck
Keck
C. E. Evans
Mrs. Horsey
Harper and Garner
Hallie Ward
ING
Ainsworth United Presbyterian
Harper & Gardner
Dave Livingston
McGuire Lands
Sutherland Iis
N. Marion Ave
American Pearl Button Company
Washington Steam Laundry
American Pearl Button Co
Amalga Products Corp
Fillmore St
Chicago
West
Harry Kracaw
C. Freding
Black
Journal Office
D. F. Bush
Minneapolis
Minn
SatkApr
Frank Rutz
Call Journal
Rhode Island
Ross Crawford
Anak
James K. Helmick and Son
S. C. Rhode Island
G. W. Manussier
Wyandotte
John Kensinger
Kalona Mutual
Mare
W. E. Smith
Herman Pauls
Lemmon’s
Win Smotce
C. R. Shafer
Scranton
Lillie A. Bible
Fred N. Anderson
South
Sid Ave
W. N. Bradford
West End Grocery
Jersey
Ted Eggers
Oliver Typewriter
Chester White
Boyd Berdo
J. C. Wright
Orange
Amber
Kinmell Camp
the Bible Department of the Port
Frank L. Wilson
Civics
Frank Wilson
DR. Michaelis
Joe
Herbert A. L. Fisher
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