Christians Dedicate New Church Building After Volunteer Effort
The Christian congregation held morning services in their newly renovated church formerly the Methodist building. Worshippers from all town groups attended as volunteers redecorated and modernized the interior. Pastor Dr. W H Hampton announced fall evangelistic meetings followed by dedication and fund raising to finish about 6000 dollars of outstanding costs. The property cost about 10960 dollars with parsonage, church, and other items funded largely by the church and supporters. Two strong sermons opened the day highlighting themes of hope and Christian renewal.
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Methodist Church
W. H. Hampton
Chriefan
Hampton
Curiet
The
Christian Church
Washington
Painter's Union
Carpenter's Union
Neiewanger Marble Works
Welon
Old Christian Church
Washington Journal
Journal
Community church praises cooperation and thanks local groups
The article notes Dr Hampton urging interdenominational fellowship in Washington. A large chorus and notable solos by Mrs Max Marble highlight evening services. The Official Board thanks unions, business leaders, and the Washington Journal for support in church construction and property sale. G L Fetters chairs the board.
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Basia
Hampton
Washington
Max Marble
Christian Church
Marble
Lake Anderson
Car Thieves Strip Ford Coupe From Church Lot
John Ramge of West Madison Street reported his Ford coupe stolen during Sunday services. City Marshal Roy Downs found the shell near the county home about 11:50 last night. three tires, cushions, leather, rims and other parts were removed. No suspects or trace have been found.
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John Ramge
West Madison Street
Christian Church
Roy Downs
Dewey Family Returns from Minnesota Trip
Judge and Mrs Charles A Dewey and their son Almon returned home today from a several week automobile trip to northern Minnesota lakes.
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Charles A. Dewey
Almon
Minnesota Lakes
Fair stock destroyed as rear fire devastates Fair store
Fire started in refuse at the rear of the Fair store on the south side of the square Sunday evening. Loss estimated between 10 000 and 15 000 pounds with stock valued at 15 000 and insurance 6 000. Adjacent buildings filled with smoke, occupants driven out. blaze confined to one building with rapid spread through rear shed and into inner stockroom.
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C. G. Conard
Conard
D. J. Dewey
Adjoitin
Rothschild
McNamara Furniture
Dean
Jet
Alagsa
Rival jeweler kills rival then takes own life in Muscatine
George Volger 26, a Muscatine jeweler, was shot by his rival F W Swan 71, who then swallowed poison. Swan left a note accusing Volger of lying about loved ones and a sealed letter to police. No inquest held. Swan and Volger had a ten year feud with Volger rising in business while Swan faced declining trade. Swan’s widow and three young children survive alongside Volger’s family.
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Muscatine
F. W. Swan
George H. Volxer
Sway
George Volger
Volger
Swan
R. S. McNutt
Swalt
Tore
Vol ‘Ger
Fis
Dr Wishart Accepts Chicago Call Leaves Keokuk Church
At a session meeting, Dr J M Wishart announced he will accept the Crerar Memorial Presbyterian church in Chicago and sever his pastoral relation with the First church by late September. A congregational meeting will decide the resignation before Keokuk presbytery’s final action.
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DR. Wishart
Chicago
First United Presbyterian Church
J. M. Wishart
Crerar Memorial Presbyterian Church
de. Wishart
First Church
Keokuk
Crose
Fire Threatens Dewey Building In Downtown Square Blaze
Fire swept near the Dewey building and threatened adjacent properties on the south side of the square. Fire crews halted the blaze before it damaged more than one store as city equipment again proved valuable. A live wire shock briefly affected L A Jones while aiding firefighters and Prof Karry Thomas hurriedly packed clothing as smoke filled his rooms.
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Altho
Bach
Washington
Stewart Implement
Fair
L. A. Jones
Karry Thomas
Fire Alarm Relief After City Fire Burns Night
A city fire last night threatened neighboring buildings but did not spread. Firemen worked well, aided by a pump-equipped truck bought months earlier, and church services continued after the alarm sounded post eight o clock. Canaries at the Rothschild store were rescued from smoke and recovered. the store windows stayed open and fans ran overnight.
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Rothschild
Roadside weed规定 Franklin Township notice
Land owners and tenants of Franklin Township are instructed to cut roadside weeds adjoining their land and all noxious weeds on their farms at once by order of the Trustees. Public notice dated 14ite.
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Franklin Twp
Ward Defines Success at Rotary Luncheon
Harry Ward owner of the H. J. Ward store spoke to the Rotary Club defining a successful man as one who can end life knowing the world is better for his life. He tied Rotary principles to this idea. Claude Reister reported full member response to the band fund drive and received applause. The Stunt Committee shared some secrets about members but took no action.
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Harry Ward
H. J. Ward
Rotary Club Today
Ward
Rotary
Claude Reister
Rotary Club
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G. L. Fetters
Marta
Blaze
Surfers—Ad
Washington County
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Iowa
GAS and Electric
SWANS
Crerar Memorial Church
University of Chicago
Wishart
J. W. Nicely
Munele
Ind
Evening Journal
RE. P. Hayes
W. P. Littlefield
F. & M. Bank
Walter Leet
West Cheater
Lavee
Care Journal
Green
Davis
Falk Motor Co
West Chester
Walter Preymek
Lexington Car
Frank Frazier
Red
Towa
Rowan
Yaar
Ware
Warday
Eveling, Re
Rit
Ournal
Dodge Auto
RANK
Yale
Toh
Jersey
Guernsey
Coepers
R. Ho Tracy
Brighton
Saleh
Earle Libe
Bone Yard
Poland
C. G. Anderson
Parmers
Reister
Doris Porter Hulick
Ainsworth, Town
W. S. Reister & Sons
Brown Swiss Bull
Boyd Ber'do
Towa Avenue
Graves
Dougherty Bros
Frank A
Phillips Drug Store
Kodak Store
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