Death of Francis Case in East Seventh street home
Francis William Case born May 3 1897 in Milner North Carolina died at his East Seventh street home at 3 am after a rheumatic illness that progressed to heart trouble. A bright student in Heights school he attended Presbyterian Sabbath school. survived by parents and brothers Ralph and Lewis. Funeral tomorrow at 2 30 pm from the residence, Rev W O Fisher officiating. interment Elm Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Case
H. E. Case
East Seventh Street
Francis William Case
Milner
N. C
Benton
Wis
Heights
Presbyterian
Ralph
Lewis
W. O. Fisher
Elm Grove Cemetery
Heat Peak Strains Town As Thermometer Hits Ninety Five
Today proved the hottest of the season with the official thermometer at 95 at two o clock and showing no drop. A fair breeze eased the sting yet many residents crave ice water and relief. The Woolley picture show closed until August 29 due to the heat wave.
Happenings Across the County August In Brief
Correspondents report a busy day with visitors and departures. Mr and Mrs B L Sanders and daughter Verva head to Colorado Springs to see Mrs Sanders mother. Miss Anna Gross visits Har per friends. Des Moines visitors Mr and Mrs Gillson stay with Dr and Mrs Dings. Various locals return from trips and visits to Harper, Bonaparte, Washington, Monmouth and Keokuk. Daily social notes include church and church visits and travel to Havre and Washington.
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B. L. Sanders
Verva
Colorado Springs
Bonaparte
Pete Stein
Klett
Harper
Miss Fox
Kansas City
C. Kirkpatrick
Local Social Roundup Sees Visits and Travel
August 3 notes show Hugh Hall visiting relatives in Ohio and several residents visiting family and friends in Iowa. Remains of Fred Wilkins moved for burial in Ainsworth cemetery. multiple trips include Joe Utterback’s California trip and Bert Nash's return to Iowa City. Thirty six new members entered the M E church.
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Linn VanHorn
Oelwein
Iowa
Russ McBride
J. A. Chambers
Brighton
Fred Wilkins
Ainsworth
Mac Morrow
Washington
M. J. Morrow
Joe Utterback
California
Bessie Curran
Mabel Stewart
Bert Nash
Iowa City
M. BE
Harry Capel
Muscatine
F. W. Harding
Local Birth and Visitors Attend Crawfordsville Concert
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Fred Anwy Friday night in Crawfordsville. Miss Irma Daugherty and Miss Laura Ingham from Washington visited the Will Jones home near Cotter and attended the band concert Saturday evening. Miss Effie Nelson, of Washington, also present.
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Fred Anwy
Irma Daugherty
Laura Ingham
Washington
Will Jones
Cotter
Effie Nelson
Two Injuries and Visits Mark Washington County News
August events report John Stafford lost a horse to sudden death in harness after a day last week while he nearly severed a finger on a thresher. Mrs Clara Wells visits from Washington to see Mrs Dr H E Marr returning today. L O Brindley of Washington stays with J N Pickens family on Friday. Ebner and Welleiver plan to attend Columbus Junction Chautauqua with tents. Pearl Sands of Washington visits friends here. The Quinns welcome a newborn as Roy Quinn becomes a proud father in Washington county.
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John Stafford
Clara Wells
Washington
H. E. Marr
L. O. Brindley
J. N. Pickens
M. E. Ebner
Frank Welleiver
Columbus Junction
A New Language That All Understands Across the Land
A humorous exploration of a modern slang system understood from coast to coast. It shows how youths reply with phrases like Sure, that's straight, and I guess that's going some while using terms such as shy, cut it out, butting in, and that gums the game. It notes how elder relatives react to the evolving speech and the word yank used as a noun.
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International Trust Company
Health and Beauty Tips for Hair and Figure
Advice for bath cooling and rinsing with cold water. Lemon shampoo brightens white hair and keeps it soft. Thorough brushing is essential. Deep breathing helps slim the waist. Use rubber spray for rinsing after shampoo. For chin receding, knot hair near chin. Heavy eyebrows disfigure and should be treated professionally rather than self.
Chautauqua Opens in Washington Next Week
Trains, tents, talent, weather, and meals all prepared for Washington Chautauqua running Tuesday August 11 to Thursday August 20. Organizers urge attendees to join the opening, middle, and final meetings.
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Washington
Notice for G A R Regular Post Meeting
G A R post meeting announced for tomorrow night. Attendance urged due to important business to be transacted. Signed by J C Boice P C.
Starr Visits Family From Cranston Iowa This Weekend
W C Starr traveled from Cranston Iowa to spend Sunday at home, arriving Saturday for the family visit and time at the residence.
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W. C. Starr
Cranston
Iowa
The Value of Appreciation in Daily Life
A short essay urges small acts of praise and encouragement. It argues that acknowledging daily service from spouses, children, and friends costs nothing and yields priceless rewards.
Feminine Sense of Humor Misunderstood in Society
A Victorian tone essay argues women as a whole lack humor, but men fear women who quickly grasp jokes. It claims men prefer dull wit in women to avoid being exposed as ridiculous and vulnerable to scrutiny from a sharp observer.
Preacher paints saloon. church boards demand resignation
Rev T A Miller once a village house painter and paper hanger faced dismissal after painting a saloon on a Sunday. Officials sued for back rent and vacated the parsonage within eight days. The piece praises the minister for sacrificing to preach his message while criticizing the congregation's moral double standard.
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T. A. Miller
South Dakota
Christ
Porson Advises On Tennis Strength Gains
A speaker notes tennis builds strong arms among young men, claiming it leaves opponents gasping for breath.
Community notices for gatherings and drives
The A B C girls plan a picnic at Sunset Park this evening in honor of Miss Hazel Ward of Omaha. Mrs John Bryson will entertain the Navajo club Wednesday afternoon at her East Washington Street home. Automobile club members toured to the Bicher and Brindsey camp north of Noble today for a day trip. Miss Jeannette Robertson will entertain the Ready Maids this evening at her West Jefferson Street home.
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Sunset Park
Hazel Ward
Omaha
John Bryson
East Washington Street
The
Automobile Club
Bicher and Brindsey Camp
Noble
Jeannette Robertson
West
Jefferson Street
Couple and relatives photographed in woods west of city
Mr and Mrs Clarence Rice and daughter Mr and Mrs J F Kolk man and Miss India Reinier were pictured yesterday in the woods west of the city.
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Clarence Rice
J. F. Kolkman
India Reinier
St James parish forms youth sodality with elected officers
Sunday evening the young people of St James parish organized a sodality electing officers for both sexes. The young men chose First prefect Louis Harmeier Second prefect Louis Fetes Secretary treasurer Harry Berry and executive committee Louis Harmeier Wayne Critz Raymond Buckley. The young ladies chose First prefect Miss Katherine Buckley Second prefect Miss Minnie Wolfe Secretary treasurer Miss Catherine Swift and committee Miss Katherine Buckley Miss Celeste Critz Miss Stella Berry.
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St. James Parish
Young Men’s Sodality
Louis Harmeier
Louis Fetes
Harry Berry
Wayne Critz
Raymond Buckley
Katherine Buckley
Minnie Wolfe
Catherine Swift
Celeste Critz
Stella Berry
Funeral of B. M. Doolittle in North Washington
The funeral for the late B. M. Doolittle was held Saturday at 9:45 A M from the north Washington residence with Rev G D Rogers presiding. The funeral cortege then traveled to Brighton and boarded the Iowa Central for Fremont where interment occurred. Pallbearers named were J W Lemley William Bartholomew A K Forgey W E Kerr G L Duke and T E Brown.
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B. M. Doolittle
North
Washington
G. D. Rogers
Brighton
Iowa Central
Fremont
J. W. Lemley
William Bartholomew
A. KE. Forgey
W. E. Kerr
G. L. Duke
T. EB. Brown
Board in Session County Supervisors Convene Monthly
The county board of supervisors met for its regular monthly session to approve claims and conduct routine business. Acknowledgment of disbursements and standard approvals were carried out as part of the meeting.
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County Board of Supervisors
A Boon to Elderly People
An advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Remedy helps elderly with kidney or bladder trouble by stimulating urinary organs correcting irregularities and toning the system. It urges starting the remedy promptly at Lemmon's Pharmacy for vigor.
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Foley
Lemmon’'s Pharmacy
Miss Eva Crone Sings at the Airdome This Week
Local notes report Miss Eva Crone performing illustrated songs at the airdome. W. A. Cherry sold a five year old pacer to Cherryholmes and Helwick for 400. The horse shows 2 17 times easy. Miss Beulah Parrish of Creston Iowa returned home after a week with her grandparents A. M. Meek. Frank Grayson is ill with typhoid fever, worse today, while Maud Grayson has recovered enough to go downtown.
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Eva Crone
Airdome
W. A. Cherry
Cherryholmes & Helwick
Beulah Parrish
Creston
Towa
Mrs
A. M. Meek
Frank Grayson
Maud Grayson
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