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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1919

Page

6

Lawyers Clash in Temple and Burrows v Iowa Gas Case

In district court today arguments continued in the Temple and Burrows versus Iowa Gas and Electric case. Plaintiff attorney George Morrison spoke about twenty minutes yesterday afternoon and again this morning, defense counsel FE Cc Eicher argued forty minutes, and S W Livingston spoke for the defense from ten until noon. Plaintiff E D Morrison will wrap up this afternoon as the jury nears instructions and possible deliberations. Several jurors remain excused until Friday morning. Juror George Allbaugh became ill during the trial.

Temple & Burrows Iowa Gas and Electric Company George Morrison FE. Cc. Eicher S. W. Livingston E. D. Morrison George Allbaugh Ainsworth

Surprise birthday bridge party and club notices

Mrs Earle Corbin hosted a surprise party for her husband’s thirty six birthday with three bridge tables and a two course luncheon. Rural Women’s club members enjoyed a motor ride to the Clark home and contributed 7 75 to Armenian orphans funds. plans announced for future social at Mr and Mrs C W Jackson’s home.

Clark Wright Rural Women's Club Clark Home Washington Vincent A. R. Oates C. W. Jackson Jackson Wee R. G. Vincent J. N. Phillips Ben Riley

Myers Not Badly Hurt In Airship Accident

Pilot R G Myers and his airship returned to Washington after a crash near Mt Pleasant. Myers had a small cut and head bruises while passenger Harold Ward suffered a chin cut and knee bruise. The airship was badly damaged and might not be repairable. spectators took parts and tools. The crash occurred from suction between trees during a low takeoff.

Mr. Myers Harold Ward Iowa Wesleyan College Ward Myers Mt. Pleasant Mr. Myer

Candy and Box Social at Red Brick School House

Announcement lists a candy and box social next Friday evening September 26 at the red brick school house south of town with a promised pleasing program. Ladies urged to bring boxes and Presbyterian choir practice occurs tonight at 7 30 led by Miss Nelson with full attendance desired.

Y M C A Men To Talk Here Sunday

A party of four or five Y M C A men from Iowa will visit Washington next Sunday to speak in local churches. The group includes Willis N Northheart new general secretary W M Parsons former state secretary Henry Goodrich state boys work secretary and W H Wing a leading state official with possibly one more. They will present in morning and evening services to meet each local congregation and explain Y M C A policies then seek public support for the work here led by Secretary W F Huxford. Bruce Tallman district secretary of boys work is in town today meeting with Mr Huxford.

Iowa Washington Willisn. Northheart W. M. Parsons Henry Goodrich W. H. Wing O. K W. F. Huxford Board of Management Bruce Tallman Boys Work Huxford

Second United Presbyterian Church to demobilize service flag

The church’s service flag with twenty three stars will be demobilized next Sabbath at 11:00 am with simple services. Soldiers of the church in town are invited with friends and relatives to attend. A new flag will be dedicated to members who entered Christian work, and Miss Georgia Wengert is expected to attend as missionary to India. Rally Day follows in the Sabbath school with an anticipated large turnout.

Second United Presbyterian Church Georgia Wengert India

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Endorsed by Indiana Woman

Mrs. H. E. Timberlake of Indiana Pa describes a past pneumonia that weakened her throat and lungs and caused bronchitis. She credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for immediate cough relief after using it on a neighbor's recommendation and purchasing a bottle from Lemmon's Drug Store.

H. E. Timberlake Indiana Chamberlain Lemmon Advt

Bible Class to Organize Friday at Presbyterian Church

The first meeting of the Washington community Bible study class taught by Prof. V. H. Vartanian of Fairfield will be held Friday evening at the Second United Presbyterian Church to organize the class. Those who signed cards last Sunday should attend, and others may enroll. The meeting will decide session location and weekly evening.

Washington Community V. H. Vartanian Fairfield Second United Presbyterian Church

Drinking Water and Digestion Guidance

The text advises drinking water with meals but avoiding ice water and using water to wash food down. It states water aids digestion by liquefying food and bringing gastric juices into contact with particles. It argues water does not weaken enzymes through dilution. enzyme power depends on total amount and chemical composition, not concentration.

Must Have Something to Feed On Love and Affection

A reflection on how affection endures storms of strife and indifference. Love survives on even small hopes but cannot endure total deprivation, emphasizing the need for care and nourishment in relationships. The piece centers on the idea that emotional sustenance keeps bonds alive through harsh conditions.

Civil War Veterans Meet In Muscatine

Washington county veterans attend the annual reunion of Civil War veterans in Muscatine Iowa with over a hundred participants at the Muscatine Baptist church. Col D J Palmer of the city spoke yesterday outlining memories and honors of the war.

Muscatine Washington County Louisa Washington Counties Muscatine Baptist Church Col D. J. Palmer

Bake sale and meeting notices for local groups

Chapter 1 PL KB announces a bake sale this Saturday at 1 00 p m in the room east of the Iowa Gas and Electric Co office 902 W BR C sets a called meeting this Saturday at 2 00 p m in Masonic lodge rooms to prepare for a convention Everyone is invited 9012

KB. C Iowa Gas and Electric Co W. BR. C Masonic Lodge

Prompt relief with Chamberlain’s Tablets ad

A remedy advertisement declares stomach trouble saps strength and spirits and promises quick recovery after taking Chamberlain’s Tablets to improve digestion and loosen bowels, with Lenmon's Drug Store as the source.

Lenmon Advt

The Perfect Arm Measurements for a Woman

A vintage guide states arm proportions for a woman around five feet five inches. It specifies the upper arm circumference about 18 inches, the forearm Y inches, and the wrist 6 inches. The upper arm should be one third shorter than the forearm.

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JL. T. Smith Washington High School J. H. Looman Greta Mr. Lioyd T. Smith Main Street Ames la Foch Societie R. G. Myers Washington Airplane Nelson Rural Woman's Club Charlie Johnson Warmers Union Eureka Ous Poli CIES Holland Wilhelmina Marion Township Sunday School Association Pleasant Hill Church Pleasant Hill School Helen Caldwell P. Wenger Saville Wilbur Beenblossom L. W. Grosscup M. E. Church Velour Klein Klothing Kompany Ts. Rand West End Grocery H. Il. Ward & CO America Commercial Savings Bank Washington, Iowa
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