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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1925

Page

3

Mrs Louis Eagle Dies After Sudden Illness

Louise Baumann Eagle born February 4 1862 in Morris Illinois married Louis Farle February 24 1881 later moved to Washington in 1906. She died suddenly at home after preparing an evening meal with funeral set for St James Catholic church. She left husband three children Anna Frank and John and one grandchild. She was active in church and Catholic Daughters of America.

Louis Eagle Louise Baumann Joseph Baumann Morria Minois Mortis Ilinois Louis Farle Washington Mr. Marle Anna Fd Harmeier J. H. Lawrence Des Moines Iowa Vie St. James Catholic Church Elm Grove Cemetery

Old Time Play Still Popular in Pictures

The 19th century comedy Charlie's Aunt by Brandon Thomas, once a stage staple in Washington with local talent, plays on the Fox screen to a crowded house. Audiences show steady mirth with chuckles and hearty laughter as the film runs the Fox schedule again tonight and tomorrow.

Charlie Brandon Thomas Washington Fox Charlie's the Fox

Colthurst Case Moves to Davenport Court in Washington

Washington attorneys plan to represent clients in the federal court trial of Lakeview State Bank of Chicago versus I L Colthurst of Ainsworth. The bank seeks 22000 for a note tied to land purchase and cultivation contracts. The case mirrors other Daniel Hayes land contracts in Washington County.

Washington Davenport Lakeview State Bank of Chicago I. L. Colthurst Ainsworth Chicago Bank Colthurst Daniel Ayes California Hayes Chicago Tank Wasington County Daniel Hayesland Company Livingston and Eicher Bank Morrison and Morrison ‘Ve Washington County Harry White E. W. Peterson Minneapolis White Livingston and Richer Mr. White

London court reentry hearings prize small trial

In a London court reentry proceeding a single case was heard with 16 justices 20 grand jurymen 86 petty jurors two barristers and about a dozen police and court officials present. The prisoner received a sentence of three months for stealing two rings.

London

Fairfield Eleven Troubled by Penalties and Fumble

Fairfield and Centerville played to a scoreless tie as Fairfield out gained their opponent but were hurt by penalties. Fairfield totaled around 40 yards to Centerville’s 85 in penalties, with a key fumble near the goal line. The report notes Fairfield’s strong play and says Washington will visit Fairfield next Saturday in a likely hard fought Southeastern Iowa showdown. Other results include Ottumwa 12 Mt Peasant 0, Columbus Junction 7 Sigourney 0, Muscatine 6 West Branch 0, Oskaloosa 13 Knoxville 7, Davenport 0 Dubuque 3.

Fairfield Centerville Faireld Lneup Washington Southeastern Iowa Ottumwa Mt. Peasant Columbus Junction Sigourney Muscatine West Branch Oskaloosa Knoxville Davenport Dubuque

Funeral for Edward Knox held at Jones McElhinney chapel

Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 2 30 pm for Edward Knox at Jones McElhinney funeral parlors with Rev Frank W Sutton of the Christian church officiating and choir music. Pallbearers included Jake Meyer Charles Beatty Henry Luers George Brinton Silas Ross and Audrey Gault. Burial followed in Woodlawn cemetery. Tex Rickard vetoed a proposed return bout between Harry Greb and Mickey Walker over a $50000 purse and plans a featherweight title bout between Louis Kaplan and Kid Herman to replace it.

Edward &. Knox Jones & McElhinney Frank W. Sutton The Christian Church Jake Meyer Charles Beatty Henry Luers George Brinton Silas Ross Audrey Gault Woodlawn Cemetery Tex Rickard Harry Grebo Mickey Walker Rickard Louis Kid) Kaplan Kid Her- Herman

Jury drawn to hear Sipes murder trial in Spencer

In Spencer district court Judge James Deland began drawing jurors for the trial of J S Sipes, the Spencer garage man accused of killing Dan Detling, a disabled veteran, after a quarrel over a repair bill. An initial panel of thirty veniremen was expanded by fifty more as judges anticipate a lengthy jury selection spanning two to three days.

Hair Lives Six Years This Daily Growth Fact

A historical note states hair grows at sixteen thousandths of an inch per day and a typical human hair lasts about six years before shedding or regrowth occurs.

Hair

Banquet Program Adds Music From School Orchestra

A Method Church supper program features music by Washington Oaks school orchestra girls and soprano solos by Miss Carolyn Lomilton. Esti Hurston, a former 4 girls school student in Japan and guest of Dr. W. W. Boweme, will give an address and present a short playlet on changes in the condition of women and girls.

Oval Esther Thurston Renton Japan Thurston Mra. Shannen Rotary Anns Danehte Sanquet Method Church Washington Och School Carolyn Lomilton Hurston Dr. W

Last Night Coldest of Season to Date

The city recorded eighteen degrees above zero with residents braving the cold under extra bed coverings. Despite the chill, forecasts hint at milder days ahead if normalcy returns and sunshine appears.

Washington

Owens farm sale near Hedrick 110 acres to J H Johnson

John Skipton reports the sale of the 110 acre Owens farm just outside Hedrick to J H Johnson of Packwood. The farm sold for 280 dollars per acre and is described as a finely improved property.

John Skipton Owens Hedrick J. H. Johnson Packwood

Funeral services held for William Simpson

Funeral services for William Simpson were held at 10 30 yesterday morning at the Jones and McElhinney funeral parlors conducted by Rev J Reade McCrory. Pallbearers named were Claude Reister Frank Casey James Casey Howard Sitler Albert Donovan and Oren Helwick. The interment followed at Elm Grove.

William Simpson Jones & McElhinney J. Reade McCrory Claude Reister Frank Casey James Casey Howard Sitler Albert Donovan Oren Helwick Ment Elm Grove

Bitters and boxing rise in midwest sports report

Washington College of Chester town Md dw credited with producing the football season. Keenan the heaviest lineman right guard 20 pounds Harry Ghaney of Cincinnati champion relay runner in training. Tiger Prowers the Georgia middleweight billed Iron Man of Boxing. He defeated Jack Milone last Friday and faces Chuck Wiggins tonight. Dempsey honored in Manista as the new high school rises on the log cabin site of his birth. Merchant urged readers to respond to the ad.

Associated Press Washington College of Tiger Prowers Jack Milone St. Paul Chuck Wiggins Indianapolis Boston Manista Cole Jack Dempsey Chicago Dempsey

Stockholders of Midland Win Point Funds

Stockholders of Midland Win Point Funds face a Polk County District Court suit seeking thousands in assessments to cover debts of a defunct company. Des Moines receiver initiated action earlier this year against all subscribers. Washington and Des Moines attorneys led defense. Proceedings moved to Iowa Supreme Court via writ of certiorari, yielding a ruling that strengthens subscriber protection from further liability and may enable pro rata recovery from the receiver’s remaining funds.

Justice Stevens Iowa Supreme Court Polk County Des Moines Te Moines S. W. Livingston Washington County Roberta and Roberta Ottumwa O. M. Brockett 8. G. van Auken Livingston and Eicher Washington District Court Sipreme

Contest Committee to Meet in November in Steckh Brookhart Case

Washington October 27 senate subcommittee may convene in November before Congress meets. Senator Ernst chairman said Brookhart and Steck willing to have the committee meet next month if counsel agrees. Brookhart suggested November 16 and Steck agreed if counsel satisfied. Senator Cummins pressed for an early decision.

Washington Senate Steckh

Funeral services for Mrs H F Samson at Kilgore home

Funeral services for Mrs. H. F. Samson were held yesterday afternoon at three o clock at the PD C Kilgore home on West Second Street. Rev. J. Reade McCrory presided from the First United Presbyterian church. A duet by Miss Carolyn Hamilton and Mrs Hugh McCleery preceded the pallbearers D C Kilgore C B Dougherty Kn E Dougherty R L Livingston Karl Corbin and C B Lemmon. Burial was in Elm Grove cemetery.

H. F. Samson PD. C

Oyster Bed Found Off Patagonia Near Port San Antonio

The ministry of agriculture reports a vast oyster bed covering nearly 400 square miles off Patagonia. Found about 20 miles south of Port San Antonio, at depths of 15 to 20 meters, the oysters are described as of excellent quality.

Buenos Aires Patagonia Ministry of Agriculture Sureau Gulf of San Matias Port San Antonio

Toledo seed market price report

Toledo market report notes seed prices with Clover seed cash and October values around 18.25 and 16.40 for November and December. Timothy seed cash is shown with October 50 and December 3.55 to 3.65.

Toledo Ohio Timothy Marsh

Shortage drains legion fund drives in county

Washington allotment for the American Legion endowment fund faces a $45 shortfall toward a $1,800 community quota. Local contributors include A. N. Alberson, Dr. Py L. Etter, Capt. Phil Crail, Sheriff Charles Denison, Harold Putnam and Everette Griffith. No other towns have reported yet, risking a county shortfall.

Washington American Leen Endowment Fund Jvegion A. N. Alberson Py. L. Etter Phil Crail Charles Denison Harold Putnam Everette Griffith

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