State Bank Closes. F and M State Bank Goes into Liquidation
Negotiations to consolidate Washington National Bank and Farmers and Merchants State Bank failed. Farmers and Merchants Bank is taken over by the state banking department with examiner Hadlock in charge under liquidation plans likely to favor depositors and creditors.
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Washington National Bank
Farmers and Merchants State Bank
Farmers and Merchants Bank
State Banking Department
G. B. Hadlock
Hadlock
Washington National
State Superintendent of Banking
Funeral rites for Mrs. M C Stocum at Elm Grove cemetery
Funeral services were held at Elm Grove cemetery on Saturday afternoon for Mrs. M C Stocum. Dr W W Bowers conducted brief rites. pallbearers included Nort Corbin W A Gook Don Sherman C C Cunningham and Frank Brindley as friends gathered at sunset.
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M. C Stocum
Elm Grove Cemetery
Washington
W. W. Bowers
Nort Corbin
W. A. Gook
Don Sherman
C. C. Cunningham
Frank Brindley
Rotarians Hear Delegates Report on Waterloo Convention
The Rotary meeting heard reports from Frank L. Wilson Ralph M. Thompson Carl M. Keck and W. M. Keeley about the Waterloo convention held weeks ago. Attendees were urged to attend future conventions and carry inspiration back to members. Sheriff Denison interrupted with four dogs in custody and advised owners to improve care to prevent future incidents.
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Rotary
Waterloo
Frank L. Wilson
Ralph M. Thompson
Carl M. Keck
W. M. Keeley
Keeley
Charles Denison
Rotary Club
Chinese Pageant Wednesday Evening at Methodist Church
A pageant on China will be presented Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the Methodist church. Prepared by L and Lupton and performed by the B F E Sunday school class with help from others. The event is part of the new world service movement and is free with no offerings. All are invited to attend.
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China
Methodist Church
L. &. Lupton
B. F E
New World Service Movement
Keep Your Cutouts Closed Is Warning
Marshal Harry Edwards issues a warning against noisy exhaust cutouts on Washington streets and speeds on local roads this summer. He calls for motorist cooperation to enforce laws and prevent danger, noting several complaints of loud cutouts and speeding. Officials emphasize obedience and warn arrests and fines if ignored.
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Harry Edwards
Washington
Alrady
Former resident Annie Easley Eichelberger dies in California
Mrs Annie Easley Eichelberger, wife of D J Eichelberger, died at Sawtelle California last Saturday. Funeral at Sawtelle Wednesday at 2 30 pm with interment in Santa Monica cemetery. Born in Indiana about 75, she lived most of her life in Washington. Survived by husband two children Bessie Fore and Will in California two grandchildren Beulah and Bernardine Fore. She was a Baptist member and charter W R C member.
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Annie Easley
Eichelberger
David J. Eichelberger
Sawtelle
California
Santa Monica
Indiana
William L. Easley
Astavilla Custer Easley
A. H M. Easley
Eva Cocklin
Ainsworth
D. J. Eichelberger
Bessie
John Fore
W.R.C
Eujah
Miss Elcheberger
Funeral of Mrs Joseph Wehr at St Marys Keota
Funeral services for Mrs Joseph Wehr were held yesterday at St Marys Catholic church in Keota. Father Decker presided. burial followed in St Marys cemetery. Pallbearers were Seth Carris Delbert Donnell John Robertson Roger Phipps Earl Stregel and Harry Clarahan.
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Joseph Wehr
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Keota
Father Decker
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Seth Carris
Delbert Donnell
John Robertson
Roger Phipps
Earl Stregel
Harry Clarahan
Double Funeral Held at Sigourney for Stranahan Family
A double funeral occurred in Sigourney when the remains of A. Stranahan of Washington were buried alongside the cremated ashes of his daughter Caroline Stranahan born in Sigourney. Caroline died in Seattle on January 1, 1915 after living there ten years. Both services, one at the Stranahan home and the other at the Sigourney grave, included local clergy, G A R involvement, and pallbearers who were World War I soldiers.
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A. Stranahan
Washington
Sigtornney
Mr. Stranahan
Seattle
Sigourney
Caroline Stranahan
Daugh
Presbyterian Church
P. ©. O. Society
Neve
John D. Kern
J. Reade McCrory
N. H. McCleery
Mr. Stramahan
G. A. R. Post
W. H. Needham
H.C. Pennell
Mr. Kerfi
Frank Jackoon
O. Hi. Turner
Arther Brunt
Bert Howard
George Jackoon
Ferdinand Goeldner
Original Play at M E Social Hall Tonight
Inter mediate League presents an original play at M E social hall tonight with small admission. Local residents are invited to attend and enjoy the performance by amateur actors.
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M. E
Intermediate League
Deserter Claim Sparks Courtroom Exchange
A judge accuses a prisoner of being a deserter for leaving his wife. The prisoner replies he is not a deserter but a refugee, highlighting a strained courtroom exchange over loyalty and exile.
Seek Character Over Fortune for Independence
The note counsels men to pursue character as the true source of independence rather than wealth and urges readers to mention seeing a merchant’s ad in the Journal when engaging in commerce.
Woman candidate likely on Washington county hospital board
Mrs. J. E. Lemmon, active in social and club work, is urged to run on the Democratic ticket for the hospital board. She and Alex Miller will seek seats, replacing Carl M. Keck who will not seek re election. Three seats are to be filled, with Hugh H. McCleery the Republican unopposed for the remaining post.
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Washington County
J. E. Lemmon
Alex Miller
Carl M. Keck
Mrs. Lemmon
Keck
Bord
Hopital Board
Hugh H. McGleery
George Maxwell
Me McCleery
Radio Cook Book Published by Chicago Authors
A practical cook book titled The Radio Cook Book has been received by Mrs F L Wilson. Recipes come from Mrs Peterson director of the Home Service department of People’s Gas Company of Chicago and Mrs Nena Wilson Badenoch. It is arranged by Mrs Hadenoch and will interest readers here. Mrs Peterson broadcasts recipes daily from station KYW. The book, called Mrs Peterson’s Simplified Cooking, The Radio Cook Book, has a large release with ten thousand copies sold to the People’s Gas Licht and Coke Company of Chicago TM.
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F. L. Wilson
Peterson
Home Service Department
People’s Gas Company of Chicago
Nena Wilson Badenoch
Hadenoch
People's Gas Licht and Coke Company of Chicago
Surprise dress up party at Mrs Berglund home
A group of ladies gathered Monday evening at Mrs. N. J Berglund’s home for a surprise dress up affair. Prizes were won by Mrs. C. A. Pratt first, Mrs. Charles Thompson second, and Mrs. Charles King third. Refreshments followed the enjoyable evening.
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N. J Berglund
C. A. Pratt
Charles Thompson
Charles King
Church Groups Schedule May Meetings and Mothers Day Week
The Ainsworth Chapter O EB S remus Far Meeting Friday May 2 at 8 pm at the Woo M.S. of Ainsworth church meets at the parsonage Thursday May 1 at 2 30 pm. Mothers and daughters week observed before Mother's Day May 11. The church hosts a town and community Mothers and Daughters event at the Baptist church on Thursday May 9. Wart ad brings results.
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Ainsworth
O. EB. S. Remus
Gars
Woo. M.S
Ainsworth Church
Weat
Chester
Baptist
Presbyterian Notes on Numbers and Christian Service
Dr Eastwood resumed sermons noting Numbers continues the theme of active Christian service in the community. The article urges self reflection and numbered participation among believers. National Music Week will be observed next Sunday with a special sermon and music. Thursday choir will perform the Easter cantata by request.
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Eastwood
Settlement Call for Debts Owed to Chas Shaffer
All who know the debt to the late Chas. R. Shaffer are asked to call at the office of Livingston & Bicher to make settlement.
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Chas. R. Shaffer
Livingston & Bicher
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