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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1919

Page

3

C H Combs Sells Produce Business to Reynolds and Gibson

C H Combs sells his produce business to Reynolds and Gibson. Reynolds of Delta and Ralph Gibson will run the Washington operation with Gibson managing locally. Combs plans to move to California as the sale completes this morning.

C. H. Combs C. H.combs Reynolds and Gibson A. ©. Reynolds Delta Ralph Gibson City Gibson Reynolds Keota Washington Mr. Combs California

Produce magnate takes over established business

A summons to heed a call in the produce trade notes a prominent buyer will assume control of a long established concern. The transfer signals continuity for suppliers and customers as the new owner applies proven methods to sustain growth.

Local Club Meetings Scheduled Across Week

An announcements page lists gatherings from Oct. 7 to Oct. 9 including La Foch Societie, Harmony club, Rural Women's club, Afternoon Bridge club, Damascus Shrine thimble bee, Prairie Flower Missionary society, new chorus club, American Legion, Rebekahs, Eureka school house farmers union, Social club and Mothers club events. Members urged to attend and participate.

Prairie Flower Missionary Society al Reeves John Pratt

Bar Association Honors Henry M Eicher in Resolutions

Resolutions commemorating Henry M. Eicher, longtime Washington attorney, were adopted by the county bar association at a September term meeting. The resolutions become part of the court records, read by Col. C. J. Wilson, with tributes from Judge D. W. Hamilton and S. W. Livingston. Eicher, born May 29 1855 near Noble Iowa, admitted to Iowa bar in 1883, practiced locally in partnerships, served as assistant U S district attorney, and held state education board posts before his death July 28 1919. He was active in county, district, state, and American bar associations and in Knights of Pythias. He and his wife Frances C McKee had three children.

Henry M. Eicher Washington County Bar Association Marsh W. Pailey D. W. Hamilton Eicher Tvamiliton Henry Martin Hicher Noble Iowa Benjamin Eicher Lydia Sommer Eicher Grandview Dewey & Templin State of A. R. Dewey Dewey C. J. Wilson E. C. Eicher S. W. Livingston Mr. Eieher Bicher Frances C. McKee Hannah Stifel Lydia Heinrich Martin, Jr Henry Martin Eicher

For Sale Big Type Poland China Boars and Gifts

Classified notice lists Poland China boars for sale and gifts of the same breed. Includes brief description of items offered and contact for inquiry.

Poland Robert G. Sheetz Kenta, la J. D. Martin China Ed Gerot Riverside Iowa

Memorial tribute to Henry M. Eicher forward in legal circles

A committee pays tribute to Henry M. Eicher describing him as a vigorous, principled lawyer and an esteemed colleague. The remarks praise his logic, preparation, courtroom skill, prudence, industry, and gentleness as a husband and father. The statement closes noting the profession mourns his loss and the world is better for his life.

Iowa Henry M. Eicher

Community clubs schedule social meetings this week

Cedar Community club meets Thursday Oct 9 at Will Busby home with each member bringing personal eating implements. The Just Us club gathers Wednesday at Sam Hout home for officer elections and sewing for the orphans home in Council Bluffs. Regular meeting of O EB Ss set for Thursday at Masonic halls with balloting initiation by Grand Worthy Matron of Iowa. secretaries Rose M Reid and Sarah Walker noted.

Cedar Community Club Will Busby Just Us Club Sam Hout Council Bluffs Masonic Halls Iowa Rose M. Reid Mra Sarah Walker

North English Paper Boosts Local Band

The North English Record reports the Washington band played at a recent baseball tournament, delivering a splendid concert for a large crowd. The program’s numbers impressed, and the concert was followed by a lecture by Hon. Robert G. Cousins.

North English Washington Band Robert G. Cousins

High School YW To Meet Wednesday

The YWCA of the high school invites all girls to the first meeting of the year at four o clock tomorrow in upper study hall room 201. Mildred Mauthe, president, will lead with help from four class representatives. subject is "Shades of Green."

Y. W Mildred Mauthe

Harvest Home Dinner to Be Held in Lexington

The Harvest Home dinner, postponed earlier, will be held in Lexington on Wednesday the 8th featuring harvest home events, a ball game, foot races and other entertainments. Everyone is invited for a splendid time.

Lexington

Be Kind to Animals Week draws little attention

A Toledo Blade item notes a father says he does not recall any unusual attention during Be Kind to Animals Week and cites it as a minor local event with modest interest.

Toledo Blade

Fire Hydrants Proposed to Be Painted Red

A fire department petition presented to the city council requests painting all water hydrants red instead of green to speed recognition during fires. The council spent time on bills and the treasurer’s report, while noting red hydrants are common in many cities.

Fire Department

Advertising Club Meeting Cancelled

The Advertising Club meeting scheduled for tonight is cancelled due to Prof Klingaman of Town City being unavailable. A prior western state date and poor train connections prevented his arrival, necessitating a new date to be set later.

Klingaman

Dodo Tales of Two Extinct Beasts in Youth

The Boston Transcript recalls two creatures from youth lore now extinct the consecrated cross eyed Sear and the equator or menagerie lion famed for speed and endurance.

Boston

Talk of High Cost of Medicine

A reader extols Mayr's Wonderful Remedy claiming two bottles eased indigestion bloating and gas without surgery. The note says one dose proved effective for both the writer and a partner, who faced stomach and bowel concerns and expects improvement. The advertisement asserts the product removes intestinal mucus and inflammation.

Mayr Lemmon's Every Adyt

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