Chautauqua Tent Setup Ahead of 1920 Assembly
Chairman Frank Stewart reports volunteers at work today as the big tent rises at Chautauqua Park for the 1920 assembly. Season tickets selling well with many pledged tickets redeemed, newcomers buying nonpledged seats, and plans to publish pledge defaults under consideration as preparations continue. The grounds are in excellent shape with tents ready, wiring underway, and lights to brighten the grounds for the opening with the Chicago Light Opera Company.
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Frank Stewart
Chautauqua Association
Chautauqua Park
Chicago Light Opera Company
Stewart
Borough Weed Notice to Franklin Township Property Owners
Franklin Township Board of Trustees orders all property owners and tenants to cut weeds along the public highway adjacent to their property at once. J A Sherbeck, Clerk. 15412
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Franklin Twp
Board of Trustees
J. A. Sherbeck
DeBord Specials on 2 Acre Farm and Homes in Washington
2 acre farm four miles from town features a seven room modern house with double crib and crainer ies, a fine horse barn and chicken house plus a small orchard. Property is fenced hog tight and tiled. Also advertising good buys in homes in Washington.
William J. Dayton Dies at Son’s Washington Home
Funeral services set for Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at United Presbyterian Church in Keota for William J. Dayton aged 80 years 5 months 27 days who died yesterday at his son’s home. Dayton was a county supervisor, lifelong farmer, elder in two churches, and pioneer settler born near Piedmont Virginia February 18 1840. He leaves a son C O Dayton two grandsons Kenneth and Raymond and six siblings.
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United Presbyterian Charch
Keota
William J. Dayton
Cadrles
Dayton
County Board of Supervisors
C. R. Hoffman
Piedmont
Washington
Iowa
William
Thedocia Kete Dayton
Washington County
Nancy C. Crawford
United Presbyterian Church of
M. T. Dayton
Hiram
West Chester
George
Wm. Lowash
John Grush
Columbus Junction
John Tetman
Hillsborough
Graham Manager Surprises Friends With Marriage
Mr Pleasant News reports that Garret Reddish former Graham Auditorium manager wed Miss Lora Sandy of Indanola in Albia on May 22 at Rev Longnecker's home. They will reside in Washington where he will lead the Graham Theatre and begin housekeeping. Mrs Reddish joined from Albia, sending best wishes from friends.
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Pleasant
Garret Reddish
Lora Sandy
Indanola
Albia
Longnecker
Reddish
Washington
Graham Theatre
Last Call for Settlements Before Restaurant Closure
Business owner Mrs. Ola Walters of West Chester announces sale and owner’s quitting in two weeks. Creditors are urged to call and settle all outstanding amounts within the deadline.
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Ola Walters
West Chester
Hal Takes A Vacation Leaving Busy Weekend
Hal has gone on his vacation departing last night. The town reported a butter shortage Saturday and people rushed to cope without rest as the household faced a hurried weekend.
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Hal
Washington Triumphs Over Rubio In Tight 2 1 Game
Washington edged Rubio 2 to 1 at Rubio field in a keen pitcher duel. Ed Downs starred in fielding and scoring both Washington runs while Lee Little held Rubio to three hits. Nordyke homered for Rubio, and the box score notes Downs and Drish steals and a near-foul dispute.
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Rubio
Washington
Lee Little
Ed Downs
Downs
Beauchamp
Drish
Peauchamp
Steinbeck
Nordyke
Ball
Babe Ruth
Wallace
American Legion
Frechin
Arnold
Fuller
Little
E. Frechin
McKay
A. Steinbeck
Community notices from local groups and lodges
Announcements include the South of Town Embroidery club meeting with Mrs C E Her ring on Wednesday afternoon August 18 15413 a K of P lodge meeting tonight and the G A R post meeting tomorrow at 2 o clock. Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society gathers at 7 30 PM at the church. Christian Endeavor of the A
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South of Town
Embroidery Club
C. E. Herring
D. A. Boyer
P. C
Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society
Lawn Social and Club Meeting News
The M. E. church hosts a lawn social this evening with all welcome. The Kolah club plans a Tuesday meeting with Mrs John Jackson. A toll call regarding school lunches was answered by sugees ous. Mrs Harry Duncan and Miss Hattie Dungan of Des Moines visited in Washington and will return to Des Moines with Mrs Morrison.
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M. E. Church
Kolah Club
John Jackson
Sugeesous
Harry Duncan
A. M. Morrison
Hattie Dungan
Des Moines
Cotter
Washington
Morrison
Miss Duncan
To Moines
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Stone’s Novelty Boys of
Burlington
Nn Ward
H. I. Ward & Co
Telace
Aria
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Farmers & Merchants
State Bank
Assembly Will
TOMOR
DeBord
Acre
Alex DeBord
Son
Graham
W. S. Reister & Sons
By Harold Hays
F. Frechin
Hays
Freshwaters
Poae Bloom
Ef McKay
G. Augustine
Myers
R. Augustine
R. Steinbeck
Evening Journal
Journal Office
Journal
Green
Shipping Department
American Pearl Button Co
A. B
Care Journal
Michigan
Fletcher & Crooks
Crawfordsville
Shropshire
Ed Myall
W. O. Hunt
Fairfield
Jersey
Brighton
Alex Clark
Paige
Belknap
Music House
West Side Square
BUICK
Clair Brook
Singer Sewing Machine
N. Marion
Plymouth Rock
West Sth Street
China
G. M. Humble
D. J. Alliman
Wayland
Square Kimball Plane
Phono
Bevins Motor Co
FORD
Poland
Farrow
Marlin
Siowa Ave
Reed Baby Cab
Heifer
J. QO
Vinall
Tremont Ave
Davenport
Jones Auto Co
RAM Lambs
Roy J
Overland Car
P. O. Box 113
C. L. Eyestone
Inquire Journal
J. Leonard
Civil Service
Equitable Bldg
Washington, D.C
K. of P
K. of P. Lodge
Arthur Therion
E. C
The
Studebaker
White Way Garage
Mannhardt
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