Numerous Cases Noted for Trial in Grinnell District Court
The district court docket shows a busy term ahead with many old cases listed for trial. Notable filings include Manatt vs Snyder and several against or involving local banks and trustees. The term, set to start Monday November 16, will be presided over by Judge D. W. Hamilton of Grinnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Wilson
District Court
Manatt
Snyder
Beatty
Va. McCall
Clarinda National Bank
Carlson
Wellman Savings Bank
Snider
White
Miller
Jenkins
Benn
Shaver
McCreedy
Furst & Thomas
Unzicker
Stout
Trustee
Guy Davis
Davis Sleichter
Shetler
Gingerich
Yansky
Local Visitors and Town News At Columbus Junction
Columbus Junction residents report visitors and social calls. Mrs E P Shellabarger visits sister in Minneapolis while George Weatfall travels home from Seymour Missouri. Mrs A G Bond and three children return to Muscatine after visiting her mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
E .P. Shellabarger
S. L. Olson
Minneapolis
George Weatfall
Lone Tree
Semour, Mo
A. GO. Bond
Muscatine
Gene Lewia
Lottie Paxson
Muncatine
D. A. Sehabilion
J. Fred Hutt
Iowa City
George Albright
Jennie Fleming
Washington
Pisses Bina
Effie Porter
Ainsworth
Jennie Acheson
J) C. Hoyt
Webster City
Ray
Aul
Dan Cotter
Morning Sun
Edith Clemons
Evening Journal Campaign Face to Face Talk No 6
The item promotes a contest closing at 9 p m with six days left in the drive. It urges readers to work hard to win a Buick valued at 1278 dollars and an interest prize on 31950 dollars as motivation to reach the campaign goal by 6 p m Saturday November 5th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Journal
Doogan's Defeat Faces Washington County Electors
Doogan's Defeat is a high school production and election education farce presented by twenty Washington women at the high school auditorium. The show, part of a Get out the vote campaign, aims to correct ballot errors and guard voters at the polls next Tuesday. Curtain at eight with no admission fee, a free will offering collected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doogan
Washington County
Washington
All Stars
Columbus Junction Social Roundup and Town Council Ordinance
Columbus Junction residents shared visits and anniversaries as guests called on the Woodburns and others. A town council vote approved a dog confinement ordinance authorizing shots for unlicensed dogs and notices for licensed dogs. Local clergy and physicians attended events and a Republican address was planned at Lyric Theater. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Wince in Columbus City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paxson
Thomas Joden
Donald Murdock
Cedar Rapids
W. B Whetstine
Ruth Yard
Paul
Muscatine
Joe Pargin
Lyndall
Utah
Ella Hedwards
Maud Jacobs
Waterloo
Daniels
Home Bakery
Town of
Columbus Junction
S. J. Lewis
O. W. McGrew
Milwaukee
Wm. McKay
George McKay
Iowa City
Storm Lake
Iowa
Lyric Theater
The
United Presbyterian Church
Halloween Quiet In Washington Prompted Few Damages
Halloween in Washington saw little destruction as police reported few damage cases. Citizens enjoyed numerous parties while youth disturbances remained minimal and early, with Marshal Edwards noting only some unnecessary mischief but no serious incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Marshal Edwards
Funeral of St. Clair Lewis in Washington D. C.
One of the city's largest recent funeral services was held Thursday at the Presbyterian church for St. Clair Lewis, superintendent of the water plant. Knights Templar guards attended, and the Washington band led the cortege to Elm Grove Cemetery. Relatives traveled from Spokane Davenport Des Moines Ottumwa and other towns for the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
St. Clair Lewis
Presbyterian Church
F. W. Eastwood
W. W. Bowers
Lewis
Knights Templar
Presbyterian Choir
J. E. Ream
Lawrence Walson
Kenneth Carr
C. B. Daugherty
Will Eldridge
A. K E. Putnam
James Marsh
John Spaire
Will Gibson
Joe McHihinney
S. J. Kellogg
Robert Noonan
C. C. Reister
Oscar
Harry Runyon
Davenport
Harold Weitz
Des Moines
B. A. Bennett
Centerville
Will Phillips
Runyon
Oskaloosa
Frank Barnoske
Ottumwa
G. M. Hueck
William Kemp
Missouri
Moorees face court for alleged threat against Tom Deweese
In Justice Court Rox and Jess Moore were to have a hearing before Justice D C Kyle on threatening to kill Tom Deweese. Rox Moore had appeared before Mayor Al berson and was sentenced to thirty days in county jail for intoxication and profane language, but the sentence was suspended during good behavior. He paid the costs of the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rox
Jess Moore
D.C. Kyle
Tom Deweese
Rox Moore
Alberson
Annexation and debt of Hawaii documented in 19th century record
The text notes Hawaii was annexed by joint resolution on July 7 1880s and made a territory by act on April 30 1900. It states the United States assumed public debt of 4 million dollars and that there are 20 islands in the Hawaiian group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lnwaii
United States
Hawaiian Islands
Rock Island Paint Gang Finishes Depot Work
The Rock Island paint gang of five men has completed painting the local depot interior and exterior. Over recent weeks they scraped and repainted the bridge east of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Smoke
Rock Island Paint Gang
Pilotburg Dinner Serves 140 At Methodist Church Event
The Pilotburg Methodist church served fried chicken dinners to about 140 attendees at twenty five cents each. Meant to include cranberry sauce salad hot rolls cake and coffee. Decor featured witches and pumpkins as helpers and led by volunteers. A planned program was canceled due to a young performer’s sudden illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilotburg Methodist Church
Washington
Carl Oldfield
Clara Fisher
Schulty
Ralph Ashby
Frank Stransky
Ralph Oldfield
Republican meeting and funeral notices in local towns
A Republican meeting is set for West Chester at 7 30 tonight with speakers Eardley Bell of Wellman and Edmund D Morrigan of Washington. In Ainsworth the consolidate school auditorium hosts talks by Marsh W Batley and S W Livingston for the party. George Lewis returned home to Spokane after attending his brother St Claire Lewis funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mowmimans Ning
West Chester
Eardley Bell
Wellman
Edmund DD. Morrigan
Washington
Consolidate School
Ainsworth
Marsh W. Batley
S W. Livingston
Republican Party
George Lewis
Spokane
St. Claire Lewis
Untended Companions Debate Old-Age Compensations
An Ohio State Journal note discusses proposals for old-age compensation and cautions against overexcited calls for sweeping laws. The piece reflects debate on protecting the elderly while pursuing practical legislative steps.
Galapagos Turtles Sing Loud at Mating Time
Readable lines describe turtle mating sounds. The text mentions Darwin and contrasts the Galapagos turtles with mud turtles that emit piping notes in spring.
Vythian Sisters Schedule Regular Meeting
Notice states the Vythian Sisters hold a regular meeting on Tuesday evening at 7:30 by order of M. EB. Cc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vythian Sisters
M. EB. Cc
October 1924 in Washington Iowa a sunlit month
October 1924 in Washington Iowa stood out for 22 sunny days and a rain total of 1.58 inches. The driest stretch ran from the 7th to the 20th with no clouds until the 20th, while rainfall was concentrated on the 3rd, 6th, and 20th, and temperatures ranged from a low of 28 to a high of 86 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Towa
Will Co
Donahey Probed for Unauthorized Claims on County Funds
Washington County Iowa voters hear a 1924 alert about Sam T Donahey a Board of Supervisors member candidate for re election. The notice alleges improper payments to Donahey for visits to the Hammes property and urges repayment to the county treasury before November 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam T. Donthey
Board of Supervisors
Washington Countty
Iowa
the Auditor
Washington County
Sam T. Donahey
Court House
County Yard
Hammes
W. P. Rawn
J. W. Parrow
Hd J. Bartholow
Cedar Township
Said Township
Donahey
Barbara Hammes
City of
Washington
District Court
Kammel
Sam Donahey
Treasuer
Treasury
Ofice
I Saw Your Ad in the Journal Merchant Plea
A shopper recalls telling a merchant they saw an advertisement in the Journal. The brief exchange centers on trust and confirmation of the advertised offer. No further details given.
Graham Theatre Opens Society Girls Show With Lively Audience
Yesterday evening the Graham theatre hosted the opening of the Society Girls musical comedy company. The main floor was well filled and the chorus performed strongly. The act features two comedians above average for the genre and the audience showed liberal enjoyment. Tonight the local engagement closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Theatre
Society Girls
What Is It It Is A Duty And A Virtue Patience
A reader riddle describes a virtue common to all walks of life. It states patience is useful and necessary, softens trials, eases conscience, and brings contentment to the mind, comfort to the afflicted, and renewed hope.
Weight of Wee Western Exchange in distress noted
Alma Goldberg Sadleges describes a drastic weight loss from 142 pounds to 1 pound due to alleged cruel treatment by her husband. The Boston Transcript reports the claim as part of a domestic hardship note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Exchange
Alma Goldberg
Boston Transcript
Not a Common Occurrence Awkward Friend
A fragment from Carson's Weekly reports a bizarre line about an awkward friend permitted to hold a baby. The wording reflects a humorous or satirical tone with misspellings and surreal phrasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson’s Weekly
Present Responsibility for Future Generations
A reflective piece urges we acknowledge responsibility for the type of people future generations will become, even if we cannot control every choice. It stresses the duty to shape character and values for descendants.
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Roy Creeiman
Helen
Mediapolis
Jesse Paxson
Floyd Hall
Melba
Chet Williams
Oakville
Mary Dann
Wyman
James Kerr
Emily Rees
Richard O. Thomas
Chicago
John Wince
Columbus City
Indian Creek Cemetery
C. H
Northwest Corner
Hallowe'en
Justice Court
Hawaii
Pilotburg
Ohio State Journal
Frank Larned
London
Ont
Niagara Falls
Smyrnie Muirhead
Muirhead
Larned
Ro Oo. Perguson
Piatform
LOCAL
Don Sherman
Ponahey S
Donthey
Bostwick
Knotek Bros
Ohio
Harry Horak
Riverside
Chester Werk
Epring and
Fall Boars
James K. Helmick & Son
O. P. Bailey
RA. DO. Mayer
Mollie Tierney
Frank W. Stransky
Jon Coakley
R. L. Lytles Grocery
McForlane Co
C. T. McCoy
Crawfordsville
ICORN
Fairfield
Jefferson County Abstract & Loan Co
Graham
Linho
Anim
W. B. Sietley
Hampshire
Glen Martin
West Chester Mutual
Frank Kuhn
Jay Brewer
Iowa Ave
Win Smonse
J. W. Applegate
John Heaton
John Sexton & Co
Box H. H
South 4Th Ave
Inquire Journal Office
W.S. Reister & Sons
Eggs and Poultry
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