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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1926

Page

6

Local residents attend events and visits around town

Mrs Floyd Horning of Davenport came Saturday evening mourning the death of her mother in law Mrs Adam Hornig. Mrs J C McKay rode to Burlington to visit friends for the day. Raymond Bambrick spent Saturday evening in Oskaloosa with friends. Mrs Ed Ball of Minneapolis visiting Crawfordsville friends returns to M W Thompson home. Robt Turkington came from Witfield to spend the day with relatives. Walter Hartwood returned to Fairfield for school duties after a weekend with his parents. Roger Sherman spent the weekend at Monmouth with friends. Ella McClintic staying briefly with her sister Mire. J F Yocum visits Mt Pleasant. Mrs Gordon Engstrom returns to Burlington after a week with Kalona relatives and friends. Mrs Sarah Crawford returns home Saturday evening after visiting. Mr and Mrs D N Anwyl and family from Crawfordsville return from Monmouth Illinois after Billy Sunday meetings and visit Max Anwyl at Monmouth college.

Floyd Horning Davenport Adam Hornig Horning H. H. and L. ( Brinning Ed Ball Minneapolis Crawfordsville M. W. Thompson Walter Efartwood Fairfield Gorden Engstrom Burlington Mr. Adams Kalona D. N. Anwyl Fred Anwyl Isabelle Monmouth Illinois Max Anwyl Monmouth College

Local residents visit relatives and shop in Crawfordsville

Mr and Mrs C M Corpman and daughter Alma left for Moline HI to visit relatives. Beatrice Wilson returned to Crawfordsville after a brief visit with aunt Mrs Hallie Delzell, accompanied by cousin Betty Delzell. Cedar Rapids pair A Bain and Mildred Woodburn visited L F Woodburn’s home and went to Iowa City to see Clark Woodburn. D G Beenblossom and J M Wilson of Columbus Junction attended church. Mrs C Milson of Crawfordsville spent Saturday shopping.

C. M. Corpman Alma Moline Beatrice Wilson Crawfordsville Hallie Delzell Betty Delzell Wilson A. €. Bain Cedar Rapids Mildred Woodburn Cedar Fills L. Ff

Weekend visitors and notices fill local column

Dale Holland of St Louis visits relatives here for the weekend and Mrs Edward Swift plans Davenport trips while Mrs Swift returns to Knowville. Numerous travelers, visits, and announcements follow from Des Moines Muscatine Ames Chicago Excelsior Springs and Ottumwa including Legion installation dates and school board roles. A lost brindle dog advertises a reward and local births and travels are noted along with a Wisconsin seed cabbage ad and a Washington state film discussion at the Graham theater.

Best Caddy to Receive Annual College Scholarship

A scholarship awarded annually to the most efficient caddy at Westmoreland Country Club will be funded by club members to help caddies pursue higher education. The University of Pittsburgh or Carnegie Institute of Technology are the possible destinations for the winner selected by a committee.

Associated Press Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh Carnegie Institute of Technology Westmoorland Country Club

Credit Men Meet At Sioux City Hotel

More than 150 delegates from five states attend the Retail Credit Men's National Association conference gathering in the Hotel Martin Sioux City for a two day session starting today.

Sioux City Associated Pras Sioux Oet Credit Men's National Association Hotel Martin

Cowboy artist Charles Russell dies in Montana

The Associated Press reports Charles M. Russell, famed cowboy artist, died suddenly at his home in Great Falls Montana. The death was due to heart trouble.

Charles M. Russell

Local visits and hires noted in Mt Pleasant area

Stanley Thompson Marion Thompson Art Tennant and Robert Blair drove to Mt Pleasant yesterday for a day visit. F E K Wright of Moline spent yesterday with his mother Mrs S B Wright. Mrs B R Fusselman of Milan started work at a 98 cent store. Mrs Lelia Graber plans nurses training in Chicago. Elmer Palmer Ted Duke and Charles Mullen came from Cedar Falls to visit family. Harold Johnson returned to Cedar Rapids after visiting his parents. For Sale Cap of Wisconsin sea track Tuesday and Wednesday two cents per pound. Wallace Nelson and friends of Iowa City visited at the Johnson home.

Stanley Thompson Marion Thompson Art Tennant Robert Blair Mt. Pleasant B. R. Fusselman Milan Lelia Graber Chicago Elmer Palmer Ted Duke Charles Mullen Cedar Falls Harold Johnson Cedar Rapids Wallace Nelson Iowa City Richard Johnson

Traffic Cop Boots Keep Feet Dry in Damp Day

A Damp Saturday prompts sales talk for the Traffic Cop boot. The full length double sole and storm welt provide dry warmth and long inside counter comfort. Priced at $6.50, it's pitched as a sturdy outdoor shoe for men from Florsheim.

Red dog found weighing 100 pounds owner sought

A stray red hound weighing about 100 pounds is found. The owner may reclaim by paying for veterinary damages. Catt 007 Red. A note adds a buyer’s offer of 5 cents for a few copies of the Journal for Od.

Chicago Records First Snow of the Year

Chicago recorded its first snow of the season with a light flurry before noon on October 25. The temperature dropped to 14 degrees.

Chicago Associated Press

Local residents dispersed across several towns for visits and travel

Elizabeth Humphrey visited her brother Fred Humphrey in Wyman. Wilbur and Mrs. Martin traveled from Beatrice Nebraska due to illness of Mrs. Martins mother near Keota. Mrs. Manning will visit her son in El don then move with her daughter to Oskaloosa. FR Hill went to Fort Dodge for work on a new coal chute. Mrs. Hill family plans departure in a week. Dale Gallagher and Russell Kprott attended a Davenport football game Saturday. Charles Lytle from Town City spent the weekend with the Lytle family. Edna Baldwin left for Eldon to visit before returning to Clayton New Mexico. N. C. Norris spent the day at Muscatine with friends. Rebbert Boyd returned to work in Fairfield after weekend with relatives. Karl Griffiths and family leave for Salt Lake City. Mrs. H King traveled to Chicago after a short stay with Mrs. B Hicks. The West Chester Savings Bank and Mrs. R Dewey and Mrs. M Austin returned home from Springport after visiting Mrs. Krell.

R. T. Manning Eldon Mr. Manning George Manning Oskaloosa FR. Hill Fort Dodge Edna Baldwin Clayton New Mexico

Kepharts visit Norton relatives in Eldon and Fairfield

Mr and Mrs Frank Kephart and daughter Helen of Eldon visited the home of Mrs Kep hart s brother E R Norton yesterday Roy Norton joined them and plans a visit in Eldon and Fairfield before returning home.

Frank Kephart Helen Eldon

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Washington FOX J. C. McKay Raymond Bambrick Robt. Turkington Witfield Will Roger Sherman Misa Ella McClintic Mire J. F. Yocum Sarah Crawford J. M. Wilson Columbus C. Milson Dale Holland St. Louis Edward Swift Weit Knowville Ralph Moothart L. . Moothart Frank Votruba Des Moines Ernest Rouse Edina Ruth Bridges M. Bridges Muscatine Harold Bain Live Sehalty Glenn Willits Wuapella W. €. Molison Ames Ed Henberger J. E. Edgington Excelsior Springs American Legion Everette Griffith Allerton A. L. Duensing Hoh. Brinting Wisconsin Roy Means Moline, Ill H. R. Neff Wayland Cal Journal Office Alice Pool Myrtle Pool Friends of the District 2. 1 Julia Tierney Ottumwa Rebekary Secret Work A. M. Anderson Arnold C. W. Russell Keota Theodore P. Dykstra Cavallis Oregon Dykstra Myrtle Rouse T. J. Mills P. J. Whitley Bonaparte, Ia A. EK. Forgey Milwaukee Wilson Bros Lititz J. L. Brookhart W. F. Biekel Washington High School Graham Washington State Montana The Great Falls, Mont Max Kurtz McElhinney Drug Co Uh O. L. McDaniel, Prop F. EK. Wright S. 8. Wright Cap Milwaukee Sea Track A. E. Atchison Florsheims Is Senos Wells -Crail Sales Co Hans Grimes Harry Rittenhouse Inquire Journal Red River Wilton Bros York Caat Bolivia Rothschild’s Washington Cleaners South Side Service W. Long, Prop America Lemmon’s Elizabeth Humphrey Fred Humphrey Wyman Wilbur Martin Beatrice, Neb Martin John Marquis Dale Gallagher Russell Kprott Gust Bramer Charles Lytle University Town City Mrs Lloyd Lytlet N. C. Norris Rebbert Boyd Karl Griffith Salt Lake City D. A. R. Benefit Kemmon’s Pharmacy N. D. Anderson Port Axi Vail Wu. S Southern Coals Coke Co.,cin.o John Shields & Sons Graham Theatre Harold Lloyd Songs OF Ireland Graham Organ
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