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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1920

Page

6

Burglary Suspect Arrested After Home Invasions

A suspect was arrested today in the Rock Island yards after entering the Frank Butsler home at 414 Second Street and the Sam Donahey residence on West Washington Street. Boots and a flashlight were found on the man who matched the burglar’s tracks. he is about 19, half Mexican and half Italian, with two companions who may have moved on.

Frank Butsler Second Street Mr. Butsler Mr. Buteler Union Sam Donahey West Washington Street Rock Island Altho Butsier Burel

Millice Returns to Lexington Church Post

Rev H C Millice, popular Lexington Methodist pastor, is reassigned to the Lexington church by the Grinnell conference. A revival is hoped for the new year as many pledge prayer for revival. About half the conference churches will have new pastors. The Muscatine district meets at Wapello on Sept 27 28 29.

H. C. Millice Lexington Methodist Church Town Towa Grinnell Burlington District Muscatine Oskaloosa Ottumwa Muscatine District Wapello

Davenport Mayor Reappointed Knights of Columbus Leader

Lee J. Dougherty, former Davenport mayor, is reappointed as Master of the Fourth Degree for Iowa by John H. Reddin. Iowa Knights seek candidates for the Des Moines exemplification on October 12 Landing Day, marking Columbus’s 428th anniversary, with a major banquet and national speakers.

Davenport Lee J. Dougherty Knights of Columbus Iowa John H. Reddin Denver Dougherty Des Moines America Columbus K. of C

Home window cleaning tips for stained paper removal

To clean papered glass use lye dissolved in water and apply with a sponge. Leave a few minutes then scrape with a knife. An alternative method wets the paper with ammonia or boiling vinegar for removal.

Opal Color Deepens When Warmed for Dealers

Opal shows its best color when warm and dealers assess color by holding the gem in the hand before presenting it to buyers to boost its shifting luster.

Community church notices promote socials and meetings

Announcements list a cream social at the Christian church and multiple church groups. The Ladies Aid societies of Methodist and Presbyterian churches urge strong attendance for business meetings and service work at the church and Masonic Hall with notes on installations, dish duties, and comfort knotting projects.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the Methodist Church First United Presbyterian Church

Rev J R Hanley to Preach at West Chester church

The Rev J R Hanley is expected to preach at the West Chester Methodist Church next Sunday with two services listed around 11 o clock and 7 39.

J. R. Hanley West Chester

Presbyterian church social for young people Friday at 7 30

The Christian Endeavor society of the Presbyterian church invites all young people of the congregation to a social Friday evening at the church starting at 7 30. Teachers and out of town Presbyterian students are especially invited. A program and refreshments. The Methodist senior choir will meet for rehearsal Friday evening at 7 30.

Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Methodist

Twelve Men to Be Hanged October 14 and 15

Chicago officials expect 12 murder convicts to be hanged on October 14 and 15 at Cook County Jail with eight set for October 14 and four on the following day. Two additional condemned men may also hang. The doubles gallows plan is reported by jailer George F. Lee. The total cost is about 3000 dollars including sheriff fees.

Chicago Cook County Illinois Haymarket George F. Lee Sam Cardinella Nick Viani Thomas Errico Frank Campione Sam Lopez Joe Castano Sam Ferrara Henry Reese Arthur Haensel Richard Wilson Harry Andre Frank Zager Haensel Andre Wilson Altho

Safe Baby Carriage Use in Moro Family Life

A Moro mother carries her children on her shoulders with one child on each side, the babies gripping her hair as she moves. The piece notes she never uses a baby carriage and remains unfazed by fashion.

Eva Smith West Chester White Way Club

Wedding bells for Effie Dawson and Berdell Walker

The wedding took place at Cedar Rapids yesterday with a single ring ceremony by Rev. P. W. Jacobson. Bride Effie Dawson wore a Pekin blue satin dress and hat. Attendants included Maude Limerman and others. A three course luncheon followed at Montrose Hotel as the couple plans to reside locally after a honeymoon trip to Kansas and Colorado.

Effie Vera Dawson Berdell Walker Cedar Rapids Hdon P. W. Jacobson Central Park Presbyterian Church Maude Limerman Washington Lee Lease Crawfordsville Max Dawson Hattie Wilson Masonville Montrose Hotel Oscar Dawson Joe Dawson Clark and Enslin Mr. Walker James Walker Kansas Colorado Hartigan Dorothean Gertrude Swift James Francis Lowe J. H. Weston Washington High School Mack Lowe

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