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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1923

Page

7

News Notes From Neighboring Towns and Country

Mrs Ollie Hawkinson and daughter Mildred of Kansas City Kans are guests at the J W Stickley home Ollie Smith before marriage grew up in this vicinity Mr and Mrs W T Trotter and son W T Trotter Jr of Kansas City are visitors at Des Moines Clarence Richards is suffering from a broken collar bone from a horse crowding him in a stall Rev W S Moore the new M E minister preached here in the morning but returned to Wellman in the afternoon Rev D W Davis filled the pulpit in the evening Professor Berger volunteers to enlighten citizens on sociology at the high school Free to everyone Roy Marrs vacation from the store interrupted by court duties Orville Spencer family now living in the Geo Sweet property asked to submit questions Miss Smith spoke at union service in Methodist church last night and gave a gospel message based on Babel and Pentecost passages to show seeking God rightly is key to understanding others Miss Smith a Friends church missionary spoke From here many attend court at Wapello Miss Mae Wehr to Washington to visit parents

Ainsworth Ollie Hawkinson Mildred Kansas City Kan M. E Wellman W. Davis Prof Berger Roy Marr Orville Spencer Geo. Sweet Miss Smith Methodist Church Jamaica God Misa Smith Mise Smith The Friends Church Chas, Reiceman Oskalosa Wellman Produce Company Fred Reid Frederick Esther McGugin Washington Harria McGugin Frank Komine Bardhey Bell, Jr Art Rhengsegeer Marengo Alvin Kabaker Clarence Mayers Cedar Rapids Pythian Sisters Justin North Nira Senator Bowman Waterloo Eardley Bell, Jr Frank Snavely Iowa City Glen Dutton Mr. Dutton John Palmer Dave Browner Colorado Dave Kirkpatrick Henry Durian

Fire damages roof at John Bullers residence in Crawfordsville

Crawfordsville notes report a kitchen roof fire at the John Bullers home Saturday forenoon with a sizable hole burned before firefighters contained it. The column also lists family reunions visits and a missionary tea at the Methodist church honoring Gladys Smith of Richland Indiana and Jamaica service.

Wellman Community Club Gathers for Winter Dancing

Wellman residents organize a dancing club for winter with the Robinson orchestra. First meeting set for next Thursday evening. Various locals travel for fairs, business, and family visits across Cedar Rapids Oskaloosa Washington Iowa City Marengo.

Wellman Robinson Orchestra Jim Ryan Cedar Rapids Attorney Baldridge Washington Wellman Community Club Oskaloosa

Woman Recovers Strength After Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

Marion Indiana woman describes severe illness leaving her unable to work. After using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she gains strength and weight within weeks and continues to use related products like Sanative Wash and Liver Pills. She recommends the remedy to other women with female complaints.

Lydia E. Pinkham Marion Ind Lydia FE. Pinkham Wma Grant Street Indiana Lydia Pinkham

Dr A C Selmon of Columbus Junction joins relief mission to Japan

A relief party sailing from Shanghai to Japan includes American, British, and Chinese physicians and nurses. Among the Americans is Dr. A C Selmon of Columbus Junction, son of Mrs. George Selmon. He has served in Shanghai as a medical missionary and will aid relief efforts for earthquake victims.

Columbus Junction A. C. Selmon Shanghai Japan A. C Selmon Selmon George Selmon Emily Darraw Wapello Helen Gardner G. Anwyl

Local Court Proceedings and Social Gatherings Highlight NIW Haven

A. R Strum attended court as a juror in the Robertson Like case. Socials include visits by Mrs. Frank Smith Mrs. Dol la Neal and the Sheetz family at the Oska loosa Fair and a bonfire at J W Combs home with a wether rovest. Guests Mrs. John Comba and Miss Florence Combs traveled from California and Colorado respectively. local church committee members traveled to Wellman for minister arrangements.

New Haven A. R Strum Robertson Case Frank Smith Dolla Neal Walter Sheetz J. W Combs John Comba California Florence Combs Colorado J. W. Combe Walter Sheets Lulu Pretchin Hazel Eagle Howard Mangold Mr. Hummer H. J. Cuddeback Harry Davidson J. W. Combs Ew Haven Wellman

Ziegiowsky Baby Arrives in Havre

Mr and Mrs John Ziegiowsky welcome a baby girl born Wednesday in Havre. Ben Miller repaints his barn and the Havre Social club with families enjoy a picnic at Sunset park featuring slide and merry go round entertainment.

Havre Havre John Ziegiowsky Ben Miller Havre Sunset Park Lydd Baster Hillebore Standard Oil Cone

Neighborhood Social Roundup In Washington Trip

Grace Twinam traveled to Washington to visit friends returning Friday. Several neighbors including Lee Alanna Sam Witting Wm Mohland Delbert Maxwell Herman Twinam James Long B Twinem Ole Ferguson C M Maxwell attended watermet. James Long and wife visited their son’s home near Washington. Orlin Witting was sick Friday and out of school.

Braden Braden Grace Twinam Washington Friends Lee Alanna Sam Witting Wm Mohland Delbert Maxwell Herman Twinam James Long DPD B. Twinem Ole Ferguson C. M. Maxwell Oral Mobland Delbert Maxwells B. D. Twinam Orlin Witting

Officers Elected in Riverside Catholic Order of Foresters

At the regular Riverside meeting of the Catholic Order of Foresters R. H. Heitzman was named chief ranger with Albert Rose as vice chief, C. V. Dautremont as past chief, Norbert Dautremont as recording secretary, Norbert Beatech as financial secretary, Raymond Dautremont as treasurer, Joseph P. Quinn as speaker and William Knebel as trustee. Installation is set for Oct 9. Local residents and visitors are noted including Mrs. Pauline Shimitz and two children visiting southeast of town, Imelda Schnoebelen from Cedar Rapids visiting, Rev. Walsh visiting from Davenport, and Mrs. Dr. W. Coke of Pomona departing after a stay with the Hahn family.

Riverside Order of Foresters R. H. Heitzman Albert Rose C. V. Dautremont Norbert Dautremont Norbert Beatech Raymond Dautremont Joseph P. Quinn William Knebel Pauline Shimitz Paul Shesanek Imelda Schnoebelen Cedar Rapids Anna Schnoebelen Walsh Davenport Jacobsmeier James Cornelius Hubert Swift Fayette John Quinn W. Coke Pomona California Henry Hahn

Miss Zelda Shebeck Joins Perkins Hospital Iowa City

Local report notes Miss Zelda Shebeck started work last week at Perkins Hospital in Iowa City while other students moved on to colleges across state lines. The column also records community news including local club meetings, travel to Grinnell and Washington, and a major fire at Geo Staller's garage with grass seed and equipment lost.

Fifteen Winters in California Highlight Local Visit

West Chester notes James Nelson and wife of Keota spent Saturday visiting friends here and plan to travel to California at month end for the winter. They have spent fifteen winters in California previously.

West Chester Chicago James Nelson Keota California

Noted quip on mastering work versus mastering others

A concise reflection on how some people focus on controlling others rather than mastering their own craft, attributed to a Boston Tran script.

Boston Transcript

Glycerin From Shark's Liver Discovery

Report notes that shark liver oil contains 65 to 70 percent oil and glycerin makes up about 10 percent of that extract, indicating a potential for glycerin production from shark liver oil.

The Journal Ad Sparks Storefront Inquiry

A reader recalls seeing an ad in the Journal and follows up with an inquiry about store offerings. The brief exchange underscores local interest generated by classified-style notices.

Revolt Figures Target Don Santiago Alba in Spain Cabinet Crisis

Don Santiago Alba is the Spanish minister of foreign affairs. Revolt leaders are especially hostile to him as Don Manuel Garcia Prieto, Marquis of Aleuhemas and premier, resigns the entire cabinet to the king.

Don Santiago Alba Spain Don Manuel Garcia Prieto Aleuhemas Alonso

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mae Wehr Woeahington Crawfordsville John Bullers John MecClerry J.F Buxbaum N. J Lewse J. J. Anwyl Lee Huston Fremontla Mis Hazel Anwyl Gormly Luther Gormly Luther Crivin Lianer Calvin Gormly Wenatcher, Wash Thomas McKee Winterset Iowa Robert Gormly Fairfield Mary Moore Howard Crozier Ferne Dean McKee Sigourney Clarke Gormly Eva Gormly Tipton Foreign Missionary Society of the Gladys Smith Richland Jamaicca Rev Hayes Doris Fletcher Leota Adams Niw Haven Zelda Shebeck Perkins Hospital Iowa University Clement Hanson Muriel Krebs Jos. Dautremont Central College Pella Wilfred Bouquet Bernard Schnoebelen University of Missouri At Columbia Herman Schnoebelen Loyola University At Leonard Schnoebelen St. Ambrose College John Walsh Aubrey Nebraska A. D. Craig Salem Oregon Thomas Helen Shrade Mr. Tanda Ben Holt J. D. Dayton Davyl Grinnell W. S. Boyer Huber Don Huber J. P. Dayton Mr. Wooed Wayland Nash M. KE Baptists United Presbyterians Geo. Staller Atore Barcelona Hesterfield Cigarettes Ang
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