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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1923
Page
3
A Saturday rush set a county treasurer record as over 96,000 in payments were processed with total receipts near 54,594.20 and later over 56,000. Miss Mamie Shearer, the treasurer, noted the unusual over the counter cash flow and anticipated monthly receipts around 250,000 despite lingering delinquents and muddy travel.
The Prairie Flower Bible conference grows despite rain and mud. Mr and Mrs Harris lead with prayer and quiet dignity. Mrs Harris leads song and will give the address Monday evening. The community is urged to attend up to capacity and join in nightly prayer. Brother Harris shared his conversion from Judaism as a central testimony.
The air leviathan ZR1 departed Lakehurst New Jersey this morning on the first leg of a trip to St Louis where its air navy crew will take part in the international air race.
Notice urges delinquent taxpayers to pay by October 27 to avoid publication of the delinquent tax list in early November. Miss Shearer coordinates the effort and emphasizes the list must reach printers shortly before publication. A delinquent tax sale is scheduled for a later date in December.
Washington reports September 1923 brings 12.14 inches of rain the wettest month in local records aside from August a decade earlier. Six clear days, cool nights, and widespread cellar flooding followed as Crooked Creek rose and sewers struggled. October opens bright and fair after last night’s 0.18 inch shower.
Dr. George W. Hay age 56, coroner of Washington county for eighteen years and a respected physician, died suddenly Saturday night after a heart attack while returning from a hospital visit. Funeral Tuesday at First United Presbyterian church with burial in Elm Grove cemetery. born in Antrim, Ireland.
Here for Dr Hay funeral are Prof R D Daugherty Cedar Falls Mr and Mrs J K Dunn Wyman Mr and Mrs John Fitzgerald Poley Alabama Dr and Mrs Mills Taylor Philadelphia Joseph Hay Waterloo among those who will be here for the funeral of Dr G W Hay tomorrow.
Mr and Mrs Wilbur Richard of Iowa City celebrate the birth of a son. Dorothy Fr Thiel congratulates the family as the baby joins the Richardson lineage. Grandfather Harvey Richardson expresses quiet joy at the arrival of the new heir.
Mrs Leonard Smouse arrived Saturday evening from Colorado Springs where she spent the summer. She wintered in Los Angeles and stayed two months in New Mexico before going to Colorado Springs. Washington seems the most like home and she is glad to be back. she will stay with relatives for several weeks.
Christian church will hold a congregational meeting Wednesday evening after a 6 36 supper. Members are urged to bring well filled baskets for social time and stay for the brief business session. Ev ery member be present. Also ads include rental and sale notices: pasture for one cow, pullets wanted, thirty springing Jersey cows for sale with tests and identification.
Dr. Hay, born in 1866 in Donegal Ireland and long time Washington county coroner, died leaving a wife Sadie Dunn and three daughters Bertha, Mrs Patterson, and Esther. He practiced medicine in Mt. Union and Washington since 1898, served on the pension board, and contributed as a World War I examining physician earning a government commission. He was married in 1896 and survived by brothers and sisters across several states.
The September term extended past eleven oclock as Judge Wagner concluded evidence and arguments in Cannon vs Coca and announced a vacation decision. Keller divorce awarded Mrs Keller temporary alimony of 100 dollars for fees and support, with judgment against the defendant. Judge Dewey to open the November term on the 12th.
A lifelong community member known for cheer and wit died suddenly, leaving a void in local life. Friends describe him as a bright presence who enriched gatherings and discussions, and his loss is deeply felt by residents who valued his unique spirit.
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