Obituary of Elizabeth Ann Simmons
Elizabeth Ann Simmons born August 3 144 in Hancock county Illinois died May 1 1920 at Lucerne aged 75 years 9 months 15 days she married Lafayette Torrey November 14 126 and had two children with five deceased. A devout Baptist member she supported church mission and lived a sanctified motherhood. Her memory is blessed.
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Elizabeth Ann Simmons
Levi and
Alice Harris Simmons
Hancock County
Winois
Lucerne
Lafayette Torrey
Ehitterike
Jesus
Gratitude to Friends for Support During Illness and Death
The family of Mrs. Ann Toriey expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during illness, death, and burial of their mother. Her children send appreciation for the support received.
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Dea
Ann Toriey
Innovative course by Prof Reed reshapes United States education
The article profiles Prof Coy Reed of Put county who created a new non medical course at a state college. It notes his text materials and outlines the study plan, citing early success and his May 29 degree as evidence the course will expand in other schools nationwide. Friends express pride and high hopes for future growth.
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Atingta
Rene G
Wehtkeville
Coy Reed
Put
United States
Real
Reed
Coun
Dare
Unionville School Board Faces Vocational Ag Building Dilemma
The Unionville School Board debates funding for a Vocational Agriculture building. A $6000 plan is too costly, so officials consider a smaller or temporary single story structure with future expansion. Work seeks low-cost materials as investigations continue.
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Unionville School Board
Vocational Agriculture
Clarven
First Church Attendance Rises at Chriss Service
The Church of Christ reports slightly above normal attendance Sunday with many newcomers. A guest speaker invited families to join at home and bring friends to worship, praising a solo performance and expressing gratitude for participation.
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Einicen
Church of Christ
Valentines of
Newhall
Church Rallies For Special Music And Sermon
A local church plans a special music program and an above average sermon. The foundation of the Christian church is described as the core for human society, emphasizing its enduring role.
Enamination Results Show Local Teacher Shortage Debate
The piece notes suspected teacher shortages in the county despite some belief there will be fewer gaps than in other counties. It lists examinees from last week including Albert Cooley Katie Bunter Chiu ty Hodpes Sherod Colina Haney Collins Ada Rose Geo and others, reflecting a large cohort facing licensing discussions.
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Albert
Ooley
Katie Bunter
Chiuty
Hodpes Daily Peston
Sherod
Miss Flownee Little Voted One of Six Beauties at ISU
Miss Flownee Flownee Little was named one of six prettiest women at Iowa State University in Ames. Her photo appeared in the rotogravure section of the Des Moines Capital Press with the five other finalists. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Tattle of Keokuk and granddaughter of Mr and Mrs S K McQuehen of Unionville.
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Flownee Little
Iowa State University
Lows City
Iowa
Seniay der Moines
la Capital
Mear Little
Miss Little
J A Tattle
Keokuk
S K McQuehen
Unionville
Alto and Battery Service Stations Move Up Town
Mike Barnes proprietor of the nuttyervice and repair shop on West Main Street and Al Bushee of the battery service shop on West Main Street have relocated to the McCalment Building on the square’s fat side. They occupy the room formerly used by Auto Sales Company after it moved to West Main Street. The move, long contemplated by the two businesses, places them in a better position to serve customers in the area.
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Mike Barnes
Nuttyervice
West Main -Treet
al. Bushee
Battery
West Main Street
McCalment
Auto
West Wain Street
Delegates in Wreck on Way to State Convention
A group of delegates from Unionville chapter traveling to the state convention near Pittsburg Kansas were in a train wreck about three miles from Pittsburg on Tuesday of last week. The train spread rails and halted before turning over. They waited nine hours for a relief train but none were injured. Delegates named include Nina Shearer Maud Brasfeld Amelia Noel Hazel Noel Celeste Noel Nell Newton and Mrs Henry Noel of Maitland.
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Jopn
Pittsburg
Kansas
Lnionville
Nina Shearer
Maud Brasfeld
Amelia Noel
Hazel
Celeste Noel
Nell Newton
Henry Noel
Maitland
Rolla Bertin Johnson Dies at 41 in Lemons Community
Rolla Bertin Johnson son of Frank and Ethel Johnson was born July 7 1879 in Half Rock Grand County Missouri and died June 2 1920 in Centerville Ta at age 41 He married Miss Fifie Hennis in 1898 and they had eight children Jen Josie Myrtle Frank Isabelle Melvin Mary and Marine He left a wife and rest of family including his parents two sisters Ethel Mra Mabel Campbell and brother Andrew He joined the Bethany Christian Church in West Putnam County 21 years ago and was a member at death His funeral was held June 8 at the Lemons Methodist Church preached by Rev Jo Howard Thompson and he was laid to rest in Lemons Cemetery awaiting the Resurrection
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Rolla Bertin Johnson
Frank
Elle Johnson
Half Rock
Grand County
Centerville
Fifie Hennis
Jen
Josie
Myrtle
Isabelle
Melvin
Mary
Marine
Ethel
Lemons
Mra
Mabel Campbell
Milan
Andrew
Christian Church
Bethany Christian Church
Putnam County
Methodist Church
Jo Howard Thompson
Unionville
Uncle George Davis Moves Repair Shop and Weather HQ
Uncle George Davis moved his repair shop to the J Bo Froxt shoe repair shop on the south side of the square. He also relocates his weather headquarters and paraphernalia and continues his duties as the government weather bureau man in the area.
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Dasis
Kramhall
George
Government Weather Bureau
Who Is Boosting Hoover in Chicago Race
A powerful interest group in Chicago backs Herbert Hoover for the Republican nomination. Hoover’s supporters claim the backing comes from ordinary business friends, while critics say international bankers push the effort to bring the United States into the League of Nations to secure loans to Europe. Hoover supports the League.
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Chicago
Herbert Hoover
United States
League of Nations
Hoover
Court Rules Tax Void In Missouri 1919 Income Tax
Missouri Supreme Court declares the 1919 income tax law effective only for the last five months of 1919. State officials had collected tax for the full year and no mechanism exists yet to refund the excess collected.
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Missouri State Supreme Court
Delegates Set To Nominate A Trustworthy Front-Runner
Delegates at the Republican national convention in Chicago study the field with calculating caution. They will be free from hero worship, choosing a candidate they believe can win regardless of leaders’ wishes.
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Chicago
Sermon and Baptism at Pollock Then Vermillion Funeral at Lemons
Near Sunday June 13 MEL Circuit schedules preaching at Pollock at 1 am with baptism after the service. In the afternoon at 380 the funeral of Mr. Vermillion will be held at the Methodist church in Lemons. Preaching at Bethany at 5 p.m. S B Leatherman, Pastor.
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Pollock
Vermillion
Lemons
Bethany
Leatherman
Women heckle in Senate gallery over Ireland freedom
Women disrupted a Senate debate by heckling speakers to push for Irish freedom. Ejected for disrupting proceedings, the event drew comparisons to U S congressional actions and argued that only Ireland's fate should be decided by Ireland.
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Senate Galleres
Congress
England
Ireland
United States
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