Funeral for Mr Henry Miller in Washington
The article notes heavy rain delaying threshing for farmers and reports the funeral of Mr. Henry Miller in Washington. It praises his Christian character, family devotion, and clean living, with Rev J Reade McCrory delivering a fine sermon from John 14. The service included two hymns sung as a duet. Burial occurred near Verdi on the old family homestead.
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Sandy
Hook
Henry Miller
Washington
Mr. Miller
Miller
J. Reade McCrory
John
George Preitentich
John Coakley
Charlie Skipton
Sam Statler
Wellman
Iowa
Iowa City
Mra. J. Fr. Hart
Tennis visitors play with local youths in Crawfordsville
Augie Paul Smith and Harry Annas of Columbus Junction visited Crawfordsville for Friday tennis with local players Vernon White and Lee Huston among others participating.
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Crawfordsville
Augie Paul Smith
Harry Annas
Columbus Junction
Vernon White
Lee Huston
Local sports and social notes in Crawfordsville weekender
William Davidson played both ska tes and doubles with them as the Junction bars won the double matches and the Crawfordsville boys took the singles. Our streets were treated Friday to a second oiling. Visitors included Katharyn and Dayton of Waterloo and Rev and Mrs Hayes with daughter Helton-Werd, plus Mrs Ruth McElroy and a Miss Secyle Edwards visiting Town City over the weekend.
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William Davidson
Junction Bars
Crawfordsville
Leo Make
Katharyn
Dayton
Waterloo
Hayes
Helton Werd
Wanington
Ruth McElroy
Sob
Verte
Town City Sprint
Secyle Edwards
Towa City
First Couriers Traced From Cyrus To Charlemagne
Xenophon credits Cyrus with the first couriers, while Romans lacked regular posts until Augustus. Couriers were introduced in France by Charlemagne around AD 800 marking a key evolution in ancient postal operations.
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Xenophon
Cyrus
Augustus
France
Charlemagne
West Chester Masonic picnic praised by attendees
The writer details a Masonic gathering in West Chester with old friend Watt Marbourg, noting friendly interactions, group dining, and plans for further events. A reflective tone indicates satisfaction despite unfinished tasks and a wish for communal meals.
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West Cimester
Avest
Watt Marbourg
Wyatt
Fraternal Lodges Meet Weekly In Washington
Numerous Masonic and allied bodies list regular meetings on various nights including Lodges No. 53 21 45 98 and Damascus Shrine No. 10 with officers and locations noted. Visiting members welcomed. Also schedules for trains and local businesses appear alongside professional ads and services.
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Washington
O. B
Pearle Dickerson
W. M. Stella Palmer
Damascus Shrine
Masonic Temple
Maude B. Davis
W. H. P. Sarahe. Walker
Wellman Picnic Reflections and Road Talk Rally
A Wellman community note recalls a picnic with speeches by Alex Miller and Dr Bower, praises to attorney Pell as toastmaster, and plans to support Miller for roads and paving. Residents discuss weather, corn prospects, local rail service, and a proposed two mile road to Wellman.
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Alex Miller
Doctor Bower
Attorney Pell
Wellman
Amos Alberson
California
Wellmen
Drammill
Wate
Davenport
Alex
Isabella
Christopher Columbus
America
Iowa
Will Emtree
Des Moines
W. Ss. Boyer
F. A. Sherbeck
Cedar Rapids
D. W. Dayton
Washington
Funeral services for John Putman Jr held at Christian Church
Funeral services for John Putman Jr were held at 1 PM Sunday at the Christian Church. Rev B W Pettit of Albia conducted the service with music by the Pleasant Hill choir. Pallbearers included Roy and Karl Kephart Glenn Pratt Howard Witrigg Warry Jones and Carl Schneider. Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges attended, with the Odd Fellows conducting the grave service at Elm Grove cemetery. A large crowd joined in paying their respects.
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The
Christian Church
B. W. Pettice
Albiia
Quarete
Pleasant Hill
Roy
Karl Kephart
Glenn Pratt
Howard Wittrigg
Warry Jones
Carl Schneder
Odd Fellows and
Rebekah
Ita
Elm Grove Cemetery
Putman
Age Test He Aten't Really Old at Washington Toast
A quirky item notes an age test and a humorous remark about feeling exposed without a walsten at a Washington toast event. The piece blends playful language with local social ritual.
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Walsten
Washington
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W.J. Masson
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