Death and funeral of Civil War veteran Andrew Stranahan
Andrew Stranahan a longtimeSigourney Iowa resident and Civil War veteran died at his home 632 East Washington street after a three week illness. Born November 22 1841 in Philadelphia he served in Co D 12th Iowa and fought at Shiloh Atlanta and Nashville. He was sheriff of Keokuk County and later postmaster and county auditor before moving to Washington Iowa. He is survived by his wife Mary Wallace Wharton two daughters two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. His funeral will be private Monday at 10 20 AM at his home with Rev Kearn and Rev J Reade McCrory officiating interment Sigourney. The casket will be open Sunday 4 to 6 PM.
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Andrew Stranahan
East
Washington Street
Mr. Stranahan
Kearn
J. Reade McCrory
Sigourney
Andy
Philadelphia
Alexander and
Elizabeth (Allen) Stranahan
Sigourney, Iowa
Crocker
Stranahan
12Th
Iowa Volunteer Infantry
Shitoh
Corinth
Iuka
Holy Springs
Memphis
Vickeburg
Atlanta
Bentonville
Nashville
Louis- Me
Kentucky
Shiloh
Keokuk County
Iowa
Harrison
Washington
Celina FB. Smith
Elizabeth
Pearl
Caroline
Elizabeth Clark
Seattle
Pearl Harris
Golden City
Missouri
St. Mary’s Church
Keota
Catholic Daughters of America
St. Mary's
McNamara
Washington Rotarians Present Rotary Wheel in Fairfield Visit
Twenty two Washington Rotarians traveled to Fairfield for a Rotary meeting at the Leggett Hotel. They presented the Rotary wheel, passed along from city to city to promote fellowship among businessmen, with stops in Waterloo and Iowa City before Fairfield and Ottumwa. The gathering included wedding celebration notes for Ray Maxwell, humorous sketches, and talks by Frank Wilson, Alex Miller, and Rev. Bowers on Rotary work and local improvements.
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Washington
Fairfield
Iowa City
Fairfield Ledger-Journal
Leggett Hotel
Iowa
Iowa City Club
Waterloo
Ottumwa Club
Ottumwa
Ray Maxwell
J. F. Ireland
Frank Wilson
Eek
Kisercat
Ashington
Alex Miller
Rotary
Ita
Bowers
Methodist Church of Washington
Fairfield Club
Washington Club
Keeley
T. R. Phillips Named Decoration Chairman
T. R. Phillips has been named chairman of the Decoration Day ceremonies this year. He will select his own committees and will be in full charge of the day's program. Phillips is noted as well qualified and will announce committees soon.
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T. R. Phillips
Phillips
D. Glasgow
Bank Clearings Reported Weekly Reserve Increase
New York April 26 The actual condition of clearing house banks and trust companies shows an excess reserve of 18.6 million for the week. This figure reflects a decrease from the prior period.
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New York
Rummage and D. A. R. Bake Sales Draw Large Crowd
The rummage sale and the D. A. R. bake sale were both well patronized today, attracting many local shoppers and volunteers who supported community fundraisers.
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D. A R
Mrs Joseph Wehr dies from burns after Keota fire
Mrs. Joseph Wehr died at 4 45 a m at the county hospital from burns received in a fire that destroyed the Wehr home near Dublin last Wednesday. She leaves a husband and three children Genevieve 11 Richard 9 and Wilfred 7 with the father. Funeral Monday at St Mary's Church Keota. Interment in St Mary's cemetery. She was 31 and born October 16 1893 near Harper.
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Joseph Wehr
Dublin
Genevieve
Richard
Wilfred
Mrs Wehr
Rose Conkaty
Davenport
Sylvester
Peter
Chicago
Wendell
Joseph
Morrow Funeral Today for Elma Morrow in Syracuse
Funeral services for Elma Morrow, who died last Tuesday in Syracuse Kansas, were held at 3 30 P M. at the Presbyterian church in Syracuse with burial at Elm Grove cemetery. Cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage after long illness of valvular heart trouble. Rev Willard Wylie led the service. pallbearers included Fred Palmer Everett Palmer James Bridges James Morrow Dr C Ay Boice and Lee Sitwell.
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Elma Morrow
Syracuse
Kansas
Presbyterian Church
Miss Morrow
PF EK. O
Elm Grove
Willard Wylie
Fred Palmer
Everett Palmer
James Hridges
James Morrow
C. Ay Boice
Lee Sitwell
Elm Grove Cometory
Weather outlook for week in upper Mississippi valley
Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday shows showers likely in the north portion on Monday with generally fair weather the rest of the period. Temperatures start below normal and rise to normal or somewhat above thereafter.
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Mississippi
Missouri Valley
North Portion
Maxwell Announces for County Board
Maxwell of Crawford township yesterday announced his candidacy for county supervisor for the term starting January 1, 1926. He will win the Republican ticket at the June primaries. Maxwell has wide acquaintance in Washington County, especially in the Crawfordaville community where he has lived many years. He has been urged to run by friends who know him to be well equipped for the position.
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S. Maxwell
Crawford Township
Westerday
Maxwell
Washington County
Crawfordaville
Wylie Stewart Concert Glows at First United
Wylie Stewart and Mrs. Stewart gave a memorable Washington concert at the First United Presbyterian church. The couple, on their first Washington visit, drew praise for Mr. Stewart’s velvety tone and flawless enunciation. Mrs. Stewart accompanied with skill while remaining warmly admired by the audience. The program featured diverse items with generous encores and highlighted their family life and friendships, including ties to Mile Carolyn Hamilton.
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Wylie Stewart
First United Presbyterian Church
Mrs. Stewart
Washington
Mr. Stewart
England
William Shakespeare
New York
Oscar Sanger
Stewart
Mile Carolyn Hamilton
Oscar Banger
Tree Dedication Program Sunday
A local event marks a Sunday tree dedication organized by the Woman's Relief Corps. The ceremony honors Civil War soldiers with ministers, Boy Scouts, and local groups participating. The Washington Band provides music and an invocation before addresses by Rev. F. W. Eastwood and Rev. W. W. Bowers.
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Woman's Relief Corps
Boy Scouts
America
Washington Band
F. W Eastwood
GALR
W. W. Bowers
Lind Aidan Chante Marsh
Batley
Lillian Gobble
W. R. CC
Pias
Wsccounsaan Boy Scouts Lone
Star Spangled Banner
Feie Dadbilk Cates Ap Een
Mikey Alent
School Exhibits Show Fine Skill in Washington County
Rural pupils from 34 schools display elever fancy work sewing hand work and manual training in the Washington county court room. County superintendent Miss Wallace and assistants organize prizes including a $5 principal award. A spelling contest at 1 30 pm draws many contestants. winners to be announced Monday in the Journal.
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Washington County
Court House
Wallace
Sehoodl
Lloyd Edgar
Edna Mercer
Ceone
Jury deadlocks in Kelso embezzlement case in Maquoketa
Maquoketa April 26 jury failed to reach a verdict in the J. Kelso embezzlement case after an all night deliberation and was discharged at 8:25 am. The panel, including two women, stood ten to two for acquittal on all twelve ballots. The trial began Tuesday before Judge George Scott. Five other indictments are pending related to Kelso and the bank failure, unlikely to proceed before fall as June concentrates on equity matters. Kelso admitted using the bonds but claimed a right to do so.
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Maquoketa
J. Keley
Kelly
Kelso
George Scott
George Felderman
Dubuque Federal Bank and Trust Company
Felderman
Herman Herscham
Consolidated National Bank of Dubuque
District Library Meetings Plan Across Iowa Cities
Des Moines hosts the Iowa library association district meetings from May through most of May with programs prepared by Miss Julia A. Robinson and Miss Callie Wieder. The sessions focus on discussion topics outlined by Robinson, with addresses on topics of interest to library workers. Sioux City opening address scheduled by the mayor and other features arranged by city officials.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Library Association
Julia A. Robinson
Robinson
Miss Robinson
Callie Wieder
Marshalltown
Sioux City
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A. Stranahan
Eran
Mary Wallace Wharton
Pennsylvania
Yester
Castile
Giijeh
Schubert the Monotone
Cornelius
Henschel
Vanderpool the
Knapp the Pretty Creature
Storace Ome Golden Dagstacia
Guce Foster
Mrs. Wyllie Stewart
Chas. R. Shaffer
Livingston & Eicher
Mizes
Dorothy Allen
Central Park
Collrt House
D.arris
West Chester Mutual
Gil
L. H Wallace
Call
Jno. Sexton & Co
North Marion Ave
A. E. Putnam
Reid
Silas Ross
East Second Street
Warren's Seed Store
Call Lyon's Bakery
D. W. Young
Oakdale Farm
P. M. Powelson
Holmes’ Willard
Gasoline Alley
Timothy Hay
Harn
Frank Libe
Quokepa
Hugh Morr
Ainsworth
S3d
Rhode Island
Lloyd Starner
Kalona Mutual
Inquire Journal
Win Durst
Wellman
Tamworth
REED
Ames
Amey
L B. Rabenold
Win Smouse
Ant
Dempany & Preitenhbach
East Main
Jno. McLauchlin
Smalar
Stese Mary Club
Spencer
Woman' Missionary Society of the
Bethel - Presbyterian Church
Eldek
Andy Stranahan
Evening Journal
Ruth Stifer
Temple University
Arnold
Nemo
Ralph Shannon
Ralph
Iriel Iisit
Pefr
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