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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1919

Page

3

Court adjourns to September 15 for district cases

Judge D W Hamilton adjourned the September term of district court to Monday September 15 at ten o clock with no session next week. Grand jury members from Brighton Kalona and other towns were sworn in and Dan Hesseltine faced grand jury on an alleged melon patch shooting. Fireworks plans for the soldiers home coming set for North Marion avenue with field access, parking, and top removal rules for spectators.

D. W. Hamilton William McClintic Brighton W. B. Robinon Grant Horton W. R. Crawford Ainsworth Samuel Manatt Kalona T. FE. Maxwell Crawfordsville S. M. Pulver Keota Frank Anderson Washington Dan Hesseltine Eugene Ingham Hesseltine Will Black George Roes George Teas Marion Avenue John Greiner North Marion Avenue North Iowa Crags Marion

Last Call for GA R Encampment Tickets in Columbus

Attention veterans and W R C members. Final chance to set credentials and buy tickets for the National Encampment in Columbus Ohio. Purchase before September 5th the last day of sale and arrange with railroad agents. W P MOOTHART Adjt 1722

Columbus Ohio W. P. Moothart

Clinton County Votes Paved Roads

Clinton Ia September 6 by a majority about 1250 Clinton county authorized the board of supervisors to pave primary roads and issue 1500000 dollars in road bonds. The paving and bond measures carried by about 2142 in Clinton city and most precincts, with Dewitt and Comanche townships narrowing the margin. Clinton becomes the twenty fourth county to approve good roads plans.

Clinton Clinton County Board of Supervisors Dewitt Comanche

Democrats Meet September 26 in Atlantic City

The executive committee of the Democratic National Committee will hold a two day meeting in Atlantic City on September 26 and 27 Cheirman Caummings announced today.

National Committee Atlantic City Washington Democratic National Committee Cheirman Caummings

Eggs Needed to Clarify Government Moup

Statisticians of the food administration report that 28.6 million eggs per year are required to clarify the country's moup.

the Food Administration

Baptists urged to attend Dr G P Mitchell talk

Announcements invite Baptist members to hear Dr G P Mitchell of Des Moines on The Challenge of the World Call to Baptiste. Also notices include Salem Group M B K Sunday school meeting September 7 30 p m and Fortnightly club and Home Economics events with local hosts.

G. P. Mitchell Des Moines Baptiste

Regular meeting Monday evening report from state convention

Applications to vote on. Full attendance is desired. J. H. Squire, C. C.

Missionary Society Meeting Moved to Tuesday

The W. BP Missionary Society of Lexington M E Church will meet Tuesday afternoon September %th at the home of Mrs Swayne Heiarty 1742 replacing the originally scheduled Thursday the 11th.

W. BP. Missionary Society Lexington M. E Swayne Hieatty

Washington County Homecoming Plans Parade Sept 11

Kalona News reports Washington county papers tout a September 11 homecoming for soldiers sailors and marines. Local committees in Washington, Wellman and Brighton organize free events including a dinner ball game and uniformed service members entry. Businesses close for the celebration and local parades feature Hamilton and county teams.

Washington County Kalona News I. N. Arnold D. C. Miller Washington Wellman Wellmen Lime Creek Township H. L. Karr Brighton Enterprise Clay Dutch Creek Franklin R. N. Reedy Theo. Prizer Allen Meacham Gene Breitenbaugh Henry Luers Brighton-Riverside Hamilton State University

Schroeder Reacquires Burt Farm At Higher Price

Herman Schroeder sold his 240 acre Burt farm in Kossuth county to F. J. Mann and G. W. Plaine at 310 dollars an acre, then bought it back at 330 dollars an acre, a 20 dollar rise totaling 4800 dollars. He reportedly kept his shotgun ready for the next land offer.

Algona Herman Schroeder Burt Kossuth County Iowa F. J. Mann G. W. Plaine Schroeder

Subscribing Offer and Contact Details in Journal Ads

An advertisement invites readers to subscribe and offers price lists for clubs and access to any magazine. It provides contact options by phone at 59 Red and by mailing to Nita Belle McKoon, Agent, care of the Journal. It notes there is something in today’s ads that will interest readers.

Local Society Notes Highlight Milestones and Gatherings

A. N. Alberson marked his seventieth birthday with family at the Boyers’ country home, while relatives from Goldfield and Minneapolis joined the celebration. The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society gathered at Mrs. Atkinson’s to open mite boxes netting seven dollars and elect officers. A September 3 dinner near West Chester honored J. G. Arnold and family from Chinook with Crayne sisters praised for cooking, as the Arnolds plan a Florida winter. Forty etc. (text truncated)

A. N. Alberson Harry Boyer Mr.Alberson Garth Duell Goldfield Nevada Raymond B. Albertson Minneapolis Minnesota Harry Loyer Rude Warfel David Alberson Royer Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Charles Atkinson D. W. Dayton Boston R. E. Brown George Brinton Anna Anderson W. M. Wilkinson Chas Pauls R. H. Clyde N. M. Spiedel Chas, Atkinson W. L. Ralston West Chester J. G. Arnold Chinook Montana Crayne Florida John B. Stetson University DeLand Bertha Hoosley British Columbia Canada Lizzie Gallagher Sanford Elmer Crayne Houghton South Dakota Hugh Crayne Oskaloosa Frank Bean Jim Bean Norah Bean Ainsworth Iowa Frank McFarlane Glenn Marjorie Robert E. C. Coffman Corinne Coffman Dewey Goffman Keats Rey Dewey Lucile Dewey Wellman Madeline Tom Ralston Almeta Ralston

Crocker Brigade to Hold Oct Reunion in Cedar Rapids

Local veterans of Crocker's Iowa Brigade announce the twentieth biennial reunion set for October 15 and 16 1919 in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Members are urged to attend, arrange lodging, and ensure regional papers publish notices. Contact D W Bushnell or Charles W Kepler for records updates.

Crocker Iowa Brigade Cedar Rapids J.C. Purvis Mt. Vernon Society of Crocker Iowa Igwa 16Th Iowa Infantry Montrose Hotel Montrose Allison Magnus Grand Lincoln Comradship D. W. Bushnell Council Bluffs Chas. W. Kepler Vernon W. Bushnell

Home-Coming Parade Call for Veterans at Court House

Old soldiers invited to meet at the Court House at percent o clock for the Home-Coming Day parade on September 11. Comrades urged to unite with the spirit of 1861 and 1865.

Court House W. P. Moothart

Iowa Team Places Thirteenth at National Rifle Meet

Ottumwa Iowa two rifle club members return from Caldwell New Jersey where the Iowa team placed thirteenth among fifty teams of military and civil clubs. Ed Caton earned multiple medals including and expert honors while the squad averaged 86.25 percent amid rain and swampy ranges.

Ottumwa Ottumwa Rifle Club Caldwell N. J Iowa Marine Army Navy National Guard Russell Swartz Ed Caton H. W. Sellers Lowa Indianapolis Flowans Hawkeyes Fiat Ottumwans Mr. Caton Caton

Beav er Crossing Booster Definition From Times Neb raska

A Booster is a citizen who speaks for Beaver Crossing at home and far away acts for the community guidance. He contributes to religious social charitable and commercial efforts in proportion to his means. He aids in keeping the city morally and physically clean and serves willingly.

Beaver Crossing Nebr

Dispensations Granted for Divorced Marriages in Austria

In Vienna on September 6 news reports over four thousand marriage dispensations have been issued for divorced individuals. The permissions were granted under a constitutional clause of Lower Austria allowing such actions, reflecting a broad trend in the region.

Vienna Lower Austria

Farms for Sale with Various Acreage and Prices

Listings show multiple farms for sale with acres ranging from 40 to 128 and prices from 140 to 350 per acre. Terms include small down payments and installment options at rates around 5 to 6 percent. Locations referenced include proximity to a town and to Washington, with notes on improvements and land quality.

Washington

Potash in Bracken Ash Richness Estimated

The ash of bracken is believed to contain 40 to TM per cent of salable potash. Potassium occurs mainly as sulphate and chloride.

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