Archie Trent Dies in Oakville From Spanish Flu
Word reached here of Archie Trent who died yesterday afternoon at his Oakville Iowa home after a four day illness with Spanish influenza. He was a former resident and planned to return here in spring. Survived by his wife Lillian Squires a sixteen month old son his mother a brother and two sisters. Funeral likely tomorrow at Ursa Illinois his old home.
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Archie Trent
Oakville
Sty
Lillian Squires
Ursa
Ill
Local Briefs Report Illness and Travel Across City
Mrs. Jay Worth is seriously ill with Spanish influenza at Jefferson County Hospital. C. R. Workman suffered a stroke of paralysis. Red Oak High School principal J. B. Mull visits Red Oak, while Mrs. Florence Garber’s relatives at Lennox are also ill. A baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. James Young on East Briggs Street. Mrs. J. A. Bartlett visits Winfield to see her son Shirey Bartlett. Homer Hardee and wife travel to Lawrence Kansas to visit her parents. George Melcher of Burlington visits on business. Miss Laura Light returns from New London where she taught. Schools in New London closed again due to influenza. L. W. Von Nostrand returns from a California trip. Miss Lela Lamberson teaches fifth grade in Logan school. Miss Anna Roth returns from Reynolds where schools closed for influenza. C. L. Laughlin returns from a trip to California. Floyd Starr of Parsons College A. T. C. is seriously ill with pneumonia at Jefferson County Hospital. his father travels from Chariton. John Hammond learns of his nephew Philip Leyendecker’s death in Lincoln Nebraska. funeral held today. He is remembered by local friends from last summer.
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John Hammond
Philip Leyendecker
Lincoln
Nebraska
Telephone Service Crisis Urges Call Reduction
The Jefferson County Telephone Company warns that over half the operator force is home sick and current volunteers cannot meet demand. They urge patrons to make only essential calls to prevent complete service breakdown. Operators on duty work long hours, and cooperation is needed to maintain prompt service.
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The
Jefferson County
Uncle Tom's Cabin at the Orpheum with Marguerite Clark
The Orpheum theater presents Uncle Tom's Cabin starring Marguerite Clark in the tar sole. Patrons are urged to attend for a performance featuring the noted actress in a classic melodrama.
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Marguerite Clark
The
Orpheum
Liberty Farm Proposal Stirs Parsons College Support
Dr Henry Jackson urged Fairfield County Club to back a Liberty Farm for Parsons College to aid needy students. He urged immediate pledges of Liberty bonds and a countywide drive, while emphasizing open minded community action and a school house as the democratic centerpiece.
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Parsons College
County Club
Henry Jackson
Washington, D. C
Jackson
Hawkeye Rebekah Club Meeting Change and Corps Election
The Hawkeye Rebekah Club will meet at East Adams Street with Mrs. Fred Johnson on Thursday afternoon replacing the prior Wednesday date. Mrs. Johnson is assisted by Mrs. B H Elliot. Tonight George Strong Corps No 21 W R C holds its regular meeting at the Court House with the annual election of officers, and all members are urged to attend.
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Hawkeye Rebekah Club
Fred Johnson
East Adams St
Johnson
B. H. Elliot
George Strong Corps No. 21
Court House
Parsons College Opens Tomorrow
The quarantine has been lifted for the college and classes will resume tomorrow morning. The quarantine remains in effect at the barracks where S A T C cadets under influenza quarantine must stay within the barracks for fourteen days unless ill.
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Training Corps
Everett Roberts S A T C member dies at 23
Everett Wilbur Roberts of the Parsons College S A T C died early this morning at Jefferson County Hospital from bronchial pneumonia after ten days of illness. He was 23, born November 23, 1895 in Henry County Iowa. Survived by his mother and stepfather, three sisters and a brother Howard in France. Burial planned in Shilo cemetery near Doland. Burial arrangements pending funeral at Shiro church tomorrow.
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Everett Roberts
Parsons College Student Army Training Corps
Jefferson County
Doland
South Dakota
Everett Wilbur Robert
Henry County
Iowa
Brotheer
Howard Roberts
France
Alice Moore
Grace
Opal
Elizabeth
Birmingham
Burlington
Shiro
Mother
Shilo
Robert
Short Course Program Highlights at Business Men's Session
The Business Men's Short Course opens tomorrow with Tuesday sessions by Director O E Klingaman on Scientific Merchandising and Prof C F Kurtz on The Foundations of Business. Wednesday features a 6:15 dinner followed by 7:30 Klingaman on Selling Satisfaction and 8:30 Kurtz on Fair Exchange.
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O. E. Kilingaman
C. F. Kurtz
O. FE. Klingaman
Fair Exchange
Card of Thanks for Bereavement Kindness and Flowers
We express gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness after our bereavement and for the beautiful floral offerings. Signed by Mr. Wm Lowry, Mrs. James Freswalhter, and Mrs. Elsie Haifley.
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Wm. Lowry
James
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Jay Worth
Jefferson County Hospital
C. R. Workman
Mrs
Ralph Workman
East Adams Street
J. B. Mull
Red Oak
C. F. Nixon
East Washington Street
Florence Garber
Walter Matlock
Lennox
Mrs. James Young
East Briggs Street
J. A. Bartlett
Winfield
Shirey Bartlett
Homer Hardee
Lawrence, Kas
George Melcher
Laura Light
New London
L. W. von Nostrand
California
Lela Lamberson
Logan School
Miss White
Anna Roth
Reynolds
C. L. Laughlin
Los Angeles
Floyd Starr
Parsons College 8. A. T. C
Chariton
DR. Jackson
K. Jackson
United States Bureau of Education
Itol
America
Hayes Parsons
Cadet Flying Corps
Parsons
B. McPeak
Mt. Pleasant
Herman's
Munson
C. E. Anderson
Wilson’s Art Store
Orpheum Theatre
Adolph Zukor
Marguerite
Ruth Clifton
Jefferson County Telephone Co
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