Bones Found During Excavation In Washington Mystery
Workmen uncover human bones behind Dougherty Bros store while extending building proving age 12 years or more. Experts identify remains as a woman 45 to 50, lime packed for preservation and bones scattered, sparking local speculation about burial sites or past cemeteries. The case inspires discussion of phonetic alphabets and potential cost savings in education. 606.
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Dougherty Bros
Washington
Dougherty
Cloyce Dougherty
Biskamp
England
Sigourney Council Debates Water Supply Location
In a special session Sigourney officials debated water sourcing with six to vote. Three favored river bottom access a mile from town and half a mile from the river to avoid costly tests, while three backed a test well near the square. Mayor Tally cast the deciding vote for the town lot and work will start immediately. Chas Keiser of Keota is in the city.
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Sigourney City
Tally
Petition Seeks Independent Road District in Washington County
A large petition from resident and property owners in Highland Park Smouse's Second Addition and adjacent lands requests forming a separate road district for existing public highways with a road supervisor and route funding from current taxes. A unanimous resolution supports establishing the listed roads as public highways and directs auditor certification to Washington township trustees.
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Washington County
Iowa
Highland Park
Smouse
Washington Township
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Simpson
Mercer & Chilcote
Postoffice
A. Nicola
South Side Square
Washington, Iowa
Smouse & CO
Heights
Price
Apuere
Panco Piteterices
New House
Rai
Jetc
Good House
Eastside
Estey Pianos
Estey
Journal Office
Harvey & Warfel’s
Uzz Thorp
Minin Street
Northwest Corner Square
Henry Knecht
Wy Wire
A. McCall & Co
Agas
Mn Re
Catile
Ralph
Dr. Stewart
McCartney & Son
Sigourney Wills
Chas, Keiser of
Keota
City
Dept
Department House
City of
H. Rarinpfrld
North Side Square
EveNnina Journal
Masonic Fraternity of
Washington Democrat
Christian Social
R. R. Lane
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
Ollie Dixon
Dewey & Vogt
John Hawestein
Henry
Taz Journal
Smith’s
U.S
Macbeth
Harry Horne
Davenport
Penn Tank Co
Glasgow & Lytle
John Beamer
Elizabeth Glenn
Barnett
John T. Beamer
Elizabeth H. Glenn
Jobo
PE. J. Walters
Jule Walters
Mr. Walters
Burlington
Walter Jones
Mr. Walter
Jones
M. W. Sthlen
Muscatine
Chas. It. Davis
Chicago
Chas. B. Riley
Kansas City
E.G. Erlees
Grant Janney
Oskaloosa
J. W. Wills
Detroit
E. FE. Wood
W. A. Burhan
C. A. Overholt
I. Keiser
J. B. Jester
Hanna
Asey Bros
Peoria
KE. H. Spaulding
Syracuse
W. A. Wilde
Elwood Marcy
L. York
Des Moines
A.T. Lawrence
J. G. Mcklroy
Ben Apple
D. M. Fitzgerald
N. H. Tighe
W. J. Corbett
Boston
B Crane
G. L Bartow
Airfield
H. Kreig
C. A. Wetherby
Cantrell
Wellman
Dam
Carrie R
Wagner
Bashaw
Dr. Morgan
Main Street
W. RR. Croat
Wellman, Lowa
L. J. Vorer
Knecht
C. Carris & Co
Washington Co
East Side
Evening Journal
Journal
Schneider Bros
The
Earl Lewis
the Heights
Chilcote & Cook
Sterling Kennedy Co
New York
Graham
W. F. Haight
Harvey
Warfel
East Side Square
Lombardo
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