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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1929
Page
3
A 1874 column from the Washington Press reports multiple village happenings. It notes marriages at Logue residence and Grace Hill, saloon licenses issued for the year, fines for Green keeper of the depot saloon, a Republican state convention roster, a Chicago wedding and a Sunday picnic with beer and dancing.
Joe Romine of Keota visited Wellman on business. Mantethorer conducted a sale of personal property including Althaus estate assets with good prices. George Groff, Sr. held a closing out sale featuring a champion self take reaper in working order, fetching $33.26. several visitors attended.
Mr. Leo Gadient of Davenport Iowa reports long standing back and kidney pains relieved by Konjola after trying it. He says his kidneys now function correctly and headaches are gone, crediting Konjola with ending serious trouble and preventing complications. Konjola is sold by Geo L McDaniel Druggist and other leading druggists in the region.
New passenger rates go into effect in Iowa today: 3 cents per mile and 10 cents extra if tickets are not bought in advance.
Constable Sam Lewis knocked in the heads of two whisky kegs confiscated at the depot saloon and released the liquor into the gutter. It is believed that everyone except Sam wished he was a guitarist.
A Wellman column notes slow harvest progress with reaper, binder, and bindings in use and plans for larger farms. It records residents visiting, relocating, and aiding estate sales, including Dr. R F Foreman moving back to Wellman and others traveling to Excelsior Springs Missouri for rest or business. Local residents like Charles Rowe and J A Heng are highlighted with health and real estate interests.
Saturday evening a motion picture film caught fire near the end of a showing with about 20 patrons remaining. Fire was contained with no damage to the building while the last reel burned, causing a brief scare and quick exit. Separately R F Glanz and Doc Kempf bought the Scofield property in the town’s west part to build a small oil station once possession and work proceed.
Court files reveal a petition by J. H. Cochrane and others as trustees of the Towa Baptist Convention seeking a decree to transfer all church property of the extinct First Baptist Church of Ainsworth to the plaintiffs. Defendants include surviving members and unknown claimants with interests deemed junior to the plaintiffs. Case set for November 5, 1929 in Washington Iowa.
Mr and Mrs Ed Kleinberg and Mrs Mary Lambert joined in Iowa City Sunday afternoon. Ben Fitzgerald and family visited Sterling Holmes last Sunday. The community extends sympathy to Chas Davis and Olive Moore for recent bereavement. Rev Eastwood of Washington called at Chas Davis home Thursday. Lee Hoot shipped a carload of cattle to Chicago. Glen Anderson rented one of...
Renowned stage producer Robert Milton, directing the Paramount all talking film Charming Sinners, defends critics while noting their harsh impact on reputations and budgets. The production, based on W Somerest Maughams work, will run two days starting Thursday at the Graham theatre.
Warner Brothers drama about marriages and Wall Street gambling with H B Warner, Lois Wilson, and Jason Robards. The film unfolds a dangerous love triangle affecting three lives leading toward possible prison, infidelity, and ruin. Based on Charles Klein play.
Mr and Mrs Ethan Brooks and Aldryn spent Sunday with Har len Cummings in Wayland.
Mrs May Butt and others visited their mother Mrs Jim Cherwinker in Haskins. Residents attended the dedication of a new courthouse in Wapello. Many neighbors hosted visitors and traveled to Davenport and Nebraska Dakota. Hog shipments to Chicago and area markets continued as fall activities and a community festival and home talent play were enjoyed. Carl Oldfield won yellow corn prize. Pilotsburg Ladies Aid set for Oct 9. Lewis Jones bought a new radio.
Rain dominated Pilotsburg as residents described a wet day with widespread clover hull activity. Telephone lines No 41 22 and 34 were completed and showed progress despite the downpour.
The community shared condolences at the funeral of Mrs. Tina Swartzendruber in Johnson County. Local residents attended visits and family gatherings, with several outings and a weekend trip noted among residents including the Graber and Widmer families and a hike by Olds high school girls.
Notices list club meetings with Mrs Claud Rhodebeck Tauris and Mrs Owen Hayes. Poinsettia club welcomes Mrs Owen Hayes for Thursday meeting. Havre Social Club gathers Wednesday with Mars Wil Midsler. Knights of Columbus holds installation of officers with state officers and potluck on Wednesday October 25.
Fifteen years after graduation Dr Caldwell gained fame for a single prescription that over forty years has helped people with constipation and other digestive issues. Demand grew so large he bottled and distributed it through drug stores. Today it is the world’s most popular laxative used by millions.
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