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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1919

Page

6

Court to Convene Friday Afternoon With Sentencing Set

Judge Charles A. Dewey adjourned court to Friday at two o'clock The session will have Judge Henry F. Wagner presiding Anderson pleaded guilty to a forgery He is to be sentenced then Other calendar entries include probate guardianships and civil matters with multiple final reports dismissals and orders for bond releases and real estate sales in various estates and lawsuits.

Charles A. Dewey Henry F. Wagner Sigourney J. H. Anderson Wagner Dewey

Judgment Implements $300 Fine and Court Costs

The court informs the defendant of grand jury action and the plea and right to show lawful reason against judgment. No legal reason appears, thus the court imposes a $300 fine and prosecution costs.

Ant Grand Jury

Kidney pills relieve long running back pain claim

Suffered For Right Years. Rheumatic pains, lame back, sore muscles and stiff joints often are due to overworked, weak or disordered kidneys. Daisy Bell, R. F. D. 3., Box 234, Savannah, Ga., writes "I suffered eight years with pain in the back and could not do any of my work, but since taking Foley Kidney Pills, I can do all of my work." For sale by Lemmon's Drug Store.

Daisy Bell Savannah Foley Lemmon Advt

Keck Withdraws From Ward One Race In Local Elections

Carl M. Keck withdraws from the Citizens Improvement ticket for the first ward council seat. George Maxwell remains unopposed as the Non-partisan nominee. A. M. Turner petitions for assessor on the Citizens Improvement ticket. Ballots will list both party tickets and all council positions for the upcoming Monday election.

Carl M. Keck Citizen’s Improvement Caucus Keck George Maxwell Improvement A. M. Turner Citizen's Improvement J. A. Y. Ashby Donald Bell Partis

Dave Livingston Home From France After Army Discharge

Dave Livingston, former battalion major of the 168th Infantry, arrived home after receiving an honorable discharge at Camp Dodge. He landed in New York March 13 and was met by uncle Ralph Livingston and brother Bill at the camp before returning home. He weighs more than ever and spent weeks in a French hospital after taking part in the Chateau Thierry battle.

David Livingston Third Batallion 168Th Infantry Camp Dodge New York Ralph Livingston Bill Dave France Chateau Thierry

Foley Kidney Pills Relief Mentioned in Evansville Ad

A testimonial from J N Tohill of Lottie Hotel Evansville Indiana states six weeks of constant thigh muscle pains improved almost immediately after using Foley Kidney Pills. The ad notes relief from backache rheumatic pains soreness and stiffness and shows Lemmon's Drug Store as the seller.

J.N. Tohill Lottie Hotel Evansville Ind Foley Lemmon’s Drug Store Advt

Judging Team Returns From Ames Contest

Prof R M Visquain of the agriculture department at the high school led the stocks and farm crops judging team home last night from Ames. Team members were Marion George Charles Godwin and Glen Wilsor. Judges have not announced decisions, and Washington boys expect no silver loving cups but are said to have made a good showing and rank near the top. Visquain attended a conference of high school agriculture teachers at Ames and said the time was highly interesting.

R. M. Visquain Agriculture Department Marion George Charles Godwin Glen Wilsor Ames Washington Visquain Vifquain

Local residents head to Columbus Junction and Monmouth students return

Mrs. Clair Booth and Mrs. Carl Little and their young daughter depart for Columbus Junction. Monmouth college students Fred Blick Donald Ross Rex Benz and Rodney Rabenold are home for spring vacation. Donald Ross, back from Monmouth College, spends a week with his parents while editing and publishing a local notice paper titled the Advertisers News.

Clair Booth Carl Little Little Columbus Junction Fred Blick Donald Ross Rex Benz Rodney Rabenold Monmouth College Silas Ross Donald Advertisers News

Community notices and social items in Morning Sun

Hereafter my Sunday dinners will be 75¢. Reservations must be made not later than Saturday morning as my room is limited. Boarders by the week solicited. Phone 599 Red. Ann Houdek, $412 .The Haskins community will enjoy the most interesting entertainment of this year on Friday evening, March 28. A large number is expected from Ainsworth and Bethel. Tickets are being sold all this week. Cheerful Workers I P Faris is in receipt of a telegram from Mrs. S F E Greer of Santa Ana California stating that her mother Mrs S E McElhinney passed away yesterday afternoon. The body will be brought to Morning Sun for burial.

Ann Houdek Ainsworth Bethel I. P. Faris S. FE. Greer Santa Ana Calif S. E. McElhinney H. A. Otto C. W. Club Haskins Presbyterian Church Tom Fred Campbell Leon Iowa C. W

First Secretary of the Navy Benjamin Stoddert

Benjamin Stoddert of Maryland became the first secretary of the navy in 1798 under John Adams and continued serving into Thomas Jefferson s administration.

Secretary of Navy Navy Benjamin Stoddert Maryland Adams Jefferson

Community announcements and club meetings listed

Local groups publish a schedule of events. Eureka Sunday School reorganizes at 1 00. Baptist canvassers urged to attend prayer meeting with pledge lists. Women Missionary society meets Friday with Mrs Work. Social club meets Friday March 28 with needles and dues. Young Ladies C W club plans March 28 entertainment featuring Tom Fred Campbell. S B S club opens March 27 with Mrs Stella Gallagher. Good Times club meets March 27 with Mrs Beatty. bring sewing needles. Methodist young people box supper at church March 27 6 30. Grace Hill Ladies Aid chicken pie supper March 27 6 30 plates 35 20 cents. Willing Workers meet April 2 at Mrs Wilcox home. W R C social March 27 2 30 at Moose hall includes report and refreshments.

Grace Hill 4Th Ward Moose Hall

Haskins Entertainment Presents Campbell and Cheerful Workers

The upcoming event promises the year’s largest crowd as Mr. Campbell headlines with the group Cheerful Workers. Tickets go on sale early for the performance at venue 3412.

Haskins Mr. Campbell

Haskins Hosts Big Community Entertainment Night

The Haskins community plans a Friday evening event on March 28 featuring entertainment likely drawing crowds from Ainsworth and Bethel. Tickets are on sale all week, promoted by the Cheerful Workers.

Haskins Entertainment Draws Largest Campbell Crowd

Mr and Mrs J R George return from Texas and Oklahoma. J R George of Denver visits brothers and friends while on a middle west tour. The article notes a large gathering for Haskins entertainment and mentions cheerful workers.

J. R. George Texas Oklahoma Denver Colo Middle West

Estate Settlement Endures Under Competent Executor

The widow's estate settlement earned a reputation in its day and stands out as lasting longer than other ventures, reflecting the effectiveness of a capable executor noted by the Ohio State Journal.

Ohio State Journal

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