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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1925

Page

3

Court Rules For Lakeview State Bank In Calfornia Note Case

In Davenport Nebraska last afternoon Judge Woodrough ruled for Lakeview State Bank of Chicago against T. J. Colthurst of Ainsworth for collection of a note. Judgment totaled 4518.93 including interest. Bank claimed purchase of the note in good faith for value before maturity without notice of infirmity. Trial focused on bank’s good faith and value of the paper. The ruling may be appealed to the circuit court of appeals at St Paul.

Fede Davenport W. Woodeouth Omaha Favo Lakeview State Bank of Chicago T. J. Colthurst Ainsworth Pee Colthurset Daniel Weees Chicaco Bank Livingston & Richer Materivy Circnit Court of Appeals St. Pau

Funeral services for Mrs Louis Eagle held at St James

Funeral services for Mrs Louis Eagle were held yesterday morning at nine o'clock at St James Catholic church with Reverend Father Doyle in charge. Pallbearers included Dr J A Marie John Brownhausen John Buckley Joe Wolfe William Ruebeam and Albert Donovan. Interment followed in Elm Grove cemetery.

Louis Eagle St James Catholic Church Father Doyle J. A. Marie John Brownhausen John Buckley Joe Wolfe William Ruebeam Albert Donovan Elm Grove Cemetery

Takening a bath with riffs hs pound series of sweats

Takinig his five bath in a native bath house describes stairs through a door to undressing rooms and tiling floors. An Arab assistant helps across slick surfaces. The narrator details steam rooms hot water buckets and cold rinses after washing and soaping. He calls the experience the finest bath.

Quezzan Takifig Laree

James H Potter Former Resident of Washington County Dies

James H Potter died suddenly at Fairfield on Wednesday at age 64 from heart disease. He formerly lived in Washington County and farmed near Fairfield after working at Rock Island Arsenal during WWI. Funeral set for Saturday at 2:30 PM at the Ainsworth Methodist church. He leaves a Denver brother and three nieces and a nephew.

James H. Potter Fairfield Washington County Aineworth Potter Lousa County Cairo Stephen Potter Famly Hith and Township Ainsworth Rock Island Pairfield Union Date United Brether Church Highland Township Woodman Lodge John Potter Denver Clark Wood Ishmael Willis Os Moines Carl Marr Morris Steele Davenport

Library Notes on Knitting Crochet Books and Books for Girls

Library offers eleven Corticelli vara crochet books with lessons and project directions for sweaters hats bags lace and afghans The works The cult of the needle and The craft of the Crochet Hook by Flora Klickmann appeal to knitters The Mary Frances Knitting and Crochet Book by Jane Fryer guides doll outfits for girls

Flora Klickmann Itil Mary Frantes Jove Fryer

Debate to be Broadcast From Sears Radio Station WLS

Arrangements are made for a broadcast debate on Friday October 20 from 8 to 9 P M at Sears Roebuck Radio Station WLS The topic asks if the 5 percent freight rate increase sought by western railroads should be granted by the Interstate Commerce Commission Notable speakers include Byram Bradfute Dunn and Taber from the National Grange and National Farm Bureau Federation urging positions on railroad policy

Sears-Roebuck WLS Western Railroads Interstate Commerce Commission Byram O. BE. Bradfute National Farm Bureau Federation Samuel O. Dunn Railway Ace Taber National Grange

Sincere thanks for flowers and kindness after sorrow

We, the Harmeier and Earle families, express heartfelt thanks for the beautiful flowers and many kindnesses shown by neighbors and friends during our recent sorrow. Ed Harmeier Frank Earle and son Frank join in grateful appreciation.

Eagie Ed Harmeier Frank Earle Frank

Shenandoah Man Sues Manganese Mine Over Poison Claim

Garrett H. Haun of Shenandoah county sues his former manganese mining employers for 25000 damages alleging permanent health injury from manganese poisoning. He says international specialists treated him and the firm failed to comply with state health laws.

Winchester Garrett H. Haun Shenandoah County

Homecoming Game Between Graceland and Central Called Off

Graceland College and Central College postponed their homecoming clash due to heavy snowfall. Weather forced cancellation, affecting plans and scheduled entertainment for students and alumni.

Lathom Graceland College Central College

Kellogg's All-Bran Promises Constipation Relief Nationwide

An advertisement extols Kellogg's All-Bran as permanent relief for constipation and related health issues. It claims doctors recommend it, guarantees purchase price refunds if relief is not permanent, and promotes daily intake with meals or in recipes. The product is described as Battle Creek made and sold by grocers nationwide.

Kellogg's Battle Creek Michigan

Man's Body Found Near Pilotsburg

The sheriff and coroner were summoned to Wellman to the home of Wil Vorel a 56 year old bachelor whose body was found by neighbor Will Patterson about ten o clock in the barn of the farm one and a half miles west of Pilotsburg Vorel had left home Wednesday afternoon for groceries was last seen alive about five o clock that day and appeared to have suffered a stroke after placing his team in the barn Funeral arrangements have not been announced.

Corober Wellman Wil Voret Will Patterson Vorel Pilotebure

New Orthophonic Victrola Demonstrated Here

R R Breese on the south side of the square displays the new Orthophonic Victrola this week attracting music lovers. The Victor product promises remarkable tone and volume and was recently announced in the Saturday Evening Post.

R. R. Breese Saturday Evening Post

Christmas Gites Barts Craft Classes Arrive in Washington

Miss Baker of the Dennison Paper Co arrives in Washington November 2 to lead classes on table decorations and Christmas gifts under the YWCA auspices. Classes meet daily in the Women's room, with free instruction. material costs apply. Registration through Mrs. Manton Hebner at the Y or by phone 420 Black.

Manton Hebner

Ice Cream Output Could Supply 10 Quarts Per Person

Harrisburg report states U S ice cream production will exceed 1 200 000 000 quarts this year enough for ten quarts per person There are about 4 000 ice cream plants nationwide said Fred Rasmussen executive secretary of associated ice cream manufacturers

Harrisburg United States Fred Rasmussen Associated Ice Cream Manufacturers

Lacquered furniture popular among society in London

In London on October 9 reports say lacquered fur niture has become a fashionable choice for high society. A blue toned bedroom suite was completed for the Queen of Spain. Princess Mary Lascelles coordinates ex-soldiers from Lord Roberts Workshops to furnish her new home Egerton Lodge in Newmarket. The design blends ivory ground with red blue and green colorings.

London Spain Mary Lascelles Lord Roberts Workshops Egerton Lodge Newmarket

Cedar Rapids The Washington Visits Harrisburg Tech

Cedar Rapids The Washington football team travelled to Harrisburg Pennsylvania to play Harrisburg Tech on Saturday.

Mayor Warns Against Pranks Saturday Night

Mayor George Inxwell cautions boys about Halloween mischief advising good behavior. He warns that spirits and supernormal power tempt misdeeds and urges respecting property and laws. He notes a police presence and urges cautious steps to avoid trouble this Halloween night.

Pace That Thrills Ends Run At Fox Theatre

Warner Richmond recalls football days as he tumbles down stairs for a key scene in The Pace That Thrills, top stars Ben Lyon and Miry Astor watching as director Webster Campbell and producer Paul Hudson worry over the stunt. Richmond survives unharmed and quips falling is easy if the body relaxes. Supporting players include Tully Marshall, Fritar Brunette, Thomas Holding, Evelyn Walsh Hall, Charles Gever and others.

Esiewe Warner Richmond First National Fox Theatre Ben Lyon Miry Astor Richmond Webster Campbell Paul Hudson Unawaring PE O University of Virginia Tully Marshall Fritar Brunette Thomas Holding Evelyn Walsh Hall Charles Gever Oth

Track team starts early indoor practice in Iowa City

Iowa track athletes begin workouts on the big indoor track with three months until competition. Light sessions focus on key relay and fitness strategies while weight men train outdoors through December aiming to field a squad that wins more outdoor Big Ten weight event points than rivals.

Iowa City Charles Brooking Haro'd Phelps Iowa

For Sale Items and Apples Auction Notice

For Sale listing offering three 6-volt and one 12-inch storage batteries, several bushels of Roman Beauties and Greenings apples at low prices. Contact 717 Green, 2012 Burlington. William Hreitenstein, 72, died from injuries in a car accident. advertisement appears.

Burlington Wiliam Hreitenstein

Forty New Civil Docket Entries Filed for November Term

The clerk's docket shows forty new cases for the November term, including several foreclosures and multiple divorce actions. Two new divorce filings were noted Hilda Lyons versus O L Lyons and Sofia Edwards versus Harry Edwards, with additional divorce suits listed such as Earl Bickford versus Charlotte Bickford Nina Ellis versus Lloyd Ellis Ilda Mae Anderson versus William Anderson Nina Lautton versus William Lutton and Robert W Hyde versus Nellie M Hyde. An annulment suit Lorena Pelo versus Agop Pelo is also on record along with three criminal cases including wife desertion and one forgery.

Law and Equity Hilda Lyons Oo. L. Lyon Sofia Edwards Harry Edwards Earl Bickford Charlotte Bickford Nina E. Ellis Lloyd Ellis Ilda Mae Anderson William ©. Anderson Nina Lautton William W. Lutton Robert W. Hyde Nellie M. Hyde Lorena Pelo Agop Pelo

Football series to determine 1926 national champion planned

Philadelphia reports a plan to stage a national college football championship during the Sesqui Centennial celebration. A committee will select top teams from the East, Midwest, Pacific, and South for two semifinal games on November 29 30 and a final on December 4 with 120000 capacity at the municipal stadium. Leading officials and coaches including Knute Rockne and Andy Smith have expressed support.

Philadelphia United States George W. Orton William M. Hollenback Eard East Middle West Pacific Coast Vane Orton John I. Griffiths A. A. Stage Knute Rockne Andy Smith Big Eastern College Hollenback

Fairfield Gloves Gain Fans Amid Honest Buying Claims

A Crawfords ville shopper bought 5 dozen Husking Gloves and praised Fairfield brand for durability and seam strength. He said cheaper gloves wore out faster and required more replacements, boosting his savings with Fairfield.

Reman Crawfordsville Fairfield Klein Klothing Kompany

Time Flies Laundry Service Promises Quick Winter Deliveries

A local laundry service trumpet invites customers to try their cold day pickup and return promises. It pledges extra care and timely orders to satisfy housewives during October and winter.

Colored Singers To Appear Here Tuesday Evening

The Knoxville college quarter representing the United Presbyterian church will appear at the First United Presbyterian church Tuesday at 7 30. De ROW. McGranahan secretary and Dr John A Cotton principal of Henderson Institute will accompany. The quartet tours the country and has won enthusiasm. Admission is free and the public is invited.

Knoxville College United Presbyterian Church South First United Presbyterian Church Knoxville de Row. McGranahan John A. Cotton Henderson Institute North Carolina

Weather turns milder after icy cold night

Last night dropped to six degrees above zero with melting snow and a warmer forecast for tomorrow. Yesterday’s high reached 28 degrees and today’s temperatures are notably higher. In community notes thanks are given for kindness after illness and death. Sioux City unit officers of the Town, WCT, were re elected at yesterday’s convention.

Sioux City Wct

Washington High Faces Tough Test at Fairfield

Washington high school football heads to Fairfield for a hard game after Fairfield opened with a Cedar Rapids win and beat Bill Kelly’s team last season 17 to 14. Coach McKinstry plans to take fifteen players by train with potential auto passengers if roads allow.

Qedar Rapids Washington High Fairfield Cedar Rapids Bill Kelly Lince Ceder Rapids Washington Fairfield Patrfield Washington Farfield McKinstry

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Colthurst Mrs. Eagle James Potter Library Notes Kellogg’s All-Bran Man Pilotsburg Barts Harrisburg Tech George Inxwell Hallowe'en Uic Ers Freedfisemann Gadillac Fred-Eisemann Tire Shop Victor Miss Hamilton Y. M. Crk Breese Krouth Dprtformine Champs Singere and Rey Sutton B. Knox Sherman Knox Fred Diller John Lowry James Davis Will Washington High School Air Kohler Electric New York Cleveland Aira! Matl Farmersville Kohler Electric Plant D.C Koller Kohler Attomatic Atv Washington Steam Laundry
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