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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1920
Page
3
Notice announces Gene Kisor joining Shelly Bherling Barber Shop as part of an efficient barbering staff. Also promotes Ready-to-Wear garments at The New York Store with a 25 percent discount on coats, skirts, dresses, waists, and sweaters through December 1st.
Thomas Wilson died suddenly yesterday near the E. L. Bartholow home while riding with his wife and cousin in a buggy. He had battled influenza in prior years and was 69 or 70. A native of Belmont county Ohio, he lived in Eureka and Ainaworth before moving to a North Marion Avenue farm. Survived by his widow, a brother and a sister, he was a longtime church member and a respected resident. Funeral Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Jones and McElhinney chapel, Rev. Weslie Mountford officiating, burial in Woodlawn cemetery.
Fletcher Young of Howard Kansas died at his home. He was brother of John Alex Young of Washington and earlier lived in the community before leaving forty years ago. He leaves a widow who was sister to the late Mrs. J. C. Purvis and four children.
Chinese working women mainly stocking factory workers establish a labor union in Shanghai's French concession. The article notes nine women listed on New York University Hall of Fame are all from New England states.
At last night’s meeting the city council passed an ordinance extending the fire limits to a broader north boundary while keeping south Jefferson street east Second avenue north rail right of way and west Avenue B. A resolution moved 5000 dollars from the improvement fund to the grading fund awaits district court order and will fund the Schulty tract purchase on North Iowa avenue to widen the avenue.
At three o'clock this afternoon 1 737 votes had been cast in Washington four wards. Men 951 and women 776, a margin of 175 for men. Ward tallies show women leading in late runs as voting patterns shift with potential parity by evening.
Judge Charles A. Dewey opened the November term and adjourned for election day. Grand jury members due Thursday at ten will be impaneled for the term. The day’s assignments list jury and equity cases with dates from November 8 to November 25, including Steinke v Keokuk County and various Bank v Colthurst actions.
Coach George Yount of Ottumwa, a Fairfield native and former Fairfield high coach, seeks a victory over Washington. He plans special prep and full effort to leverage Ottumwa's strong team after last week’s showing against Burlington. Washington must play four quarters to win.
A historical note states Delaware has seven women physicians, six based in Wilmington and one practicing in Seaford, highlighting a gender and geographic disparity in the state’s medical workforce.
Local notices describe a Nov 5 box supper and candy social at No 11 school house with Eva Goodwin as teacher. The Woodlawn Cemetery Committee seeks donations of iris lilacs peonies and pines for autumn planting the week of Navy begin. Other items list box socials at No 6 and Franklin school plus meetings of Harmony ladies Navajo club and Presbyterian ladies with date changes and venue details.
The writer notes that all workers, though employed by Reisters, are Republicans who argue often. He laments poor road conditions causing car trouble and calls for no productive discussion of business. The piece reflects party views and road hardships.
The notice calls a meeting Thursday night with refreshments served and all members urged to be present.
H. A. MeGU of National Soldiers asks for information on the whereabouts of his sister Mia Sidney McClelland once of Washington Iowa. She lived there about twenty five years ago and may have remaining immediate family in the area. Any details should be sent to the undersigned.
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