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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1928
Page
3
A fragmented piece discusses miners and medieval cartel era fears of goblins and demons guarding mines. It mentions six kinds of demons including subterranean spirits that torment workers and cause quakes and eruptions in German mining communities.
A 19th century note describes beliefs in supernatural mine knockers and demons that lure miners to rich veins. It notes “knockers” signaling ore, “black dot” demons, and the deadly risk of falls leading to death within days.
Wayland residents report visits by Russel Watkins and family. Extension farm bureau lessons at Methodist church drew twenty five women. births announced include a daughter to Mr and Mrs Lemley Campbell and a son to Mr and Mrs W I Harper. Community events cover PTA officers and committees, G A R meeting, and various visits by locals to Racine Davenport and Carlinville.
Bernice Dawson and family announce the arrival of Alice D. Wallingford, a nine pound baby girl born Saturday morning at the county hospital. The community page also notes local farm work, visits, and social events including a Friendship club gathering and arrivals from Canada.
In Martinsburg the Rebekah lodge of the county organized a new association. Elected were W. C. McLin Rich Met J. M. White Keota vice president Mrs W R Bark transatency. Fifty bazaar and supper sponsored by past noble grands noted. An operation for gallstones on Hagist in Rapids hospital reported very successful. Alma Sharp of Kalona visited John Sharp's home and attended parent events.
William Eugene Bennett two and a half years old son of Mr and Mrs Ernest H Bennett longtime Washington residents died Sunday afternoon September 30 at 1916 Pleasant Plain road Trenton Missouri after a two week illness cholera infantum Funeral services were held October 2 at the family home conducted by Rev J Todd pastor of the Christian church Interment followed at Maple Grove cemetery Trenton Missouri
Mrs. Treste Sondaz returns from a business and pleasure trip to her old South Dakota home. Her return included a long drive, covering about two hundred miles as she completed the final leg of her journey.
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