Chicago mechanic dies after Keota car wreck
Frank Dappen aged 71 of Chicago died after a Sunday morning accident near Keota. He drove a Ford despite no prior driving experience and the car overturned injuring him severely. Dappen and cousin Sylvester Bohr had been visiting relatives and planned to return to Chicago. Bohr survived with minor scratches. Dappen died en route to Iowa City. Dappen’s body to Chicago for burial. funeral in Chicago.
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Frank
Dappen
Keota
Syler Bohr
Harper Commun
St. Mary's le
Bohr
Chicago
Iowa City
Washington
Mr. Cappen
Nick Bohr
Har
Tlinois Motor Company
Agnes Gaspar
Rives Mn
Civics Class Meeting Set at Mrs Frank Wilson’s
The Civics class will meet Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 o clock at Mrs Frank Wilson s residence.
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Frank Wilson
Large Corn and Tomato Canner Yields Reported in Iowa
Factory inspectors report a strong year for corn and tomato canning in Iowa. Canners who also process tomatoes expect unusually large quantities as yields across most sections are unusually good.
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Des Moines
State Labor Commissioner’s Office
Iowa
Picnic and social in honor of Wrights and volunteers
A large gathering at the Wright home three miles south of town featured many List Iowa Volunteers from the Spanish American War era. Guests from Oskaloosa Wellman Grandview and Washington enjoyed a lawn picnic with fried chicken and homemade ice cream before some attendees departed for Colorado on a monthlong trip.
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J. ©. Wright
Wright
Iowa
Philippines
Wricht
H. W. Keating
Charlotte
J. J. Ellsworth
Harry Carlan
Wilber Bass
O. H. Jones
Charles Whitsell
Lon Fritch
Oskaloosa
Edna McClintock
Monmouth
Hlinsis
H. L. Karr
Mackey
Wellman
F. J. Bishop
Grandview
G. Williams
Mr. Pleasant
Wm. C. Starr
Washington
Chautauqua Books Distributed Across City
Journal carriers tonight distribute the 1920 Chautauqua programs to every home. The association aims to inform families that this season will offer more instruction and entertainment than usual. Readers are urged to preserve the booklets as supplies are limited and to carry them to the grounds daily.
County and District Fairs All Doing Well
A statewide rebound in fairs boosts optimism for Washington county to start a fair now. Jefferson county Fair at Fairfield drew crowds daily despite new additions. Winfield’s fair was the best attended recently. Davenport and Columbus Junction fairs show strong interest. Next year may be the greatest in state history as fairs return to prominence.
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Washington County
Tfo
Jefferson County
Fairfield
Fair Association
Winfield
Pleneot
Davenport
Columbus Junction
West Liberty
Band Heads to Warren Co Fair for Weeklong Engagement
The Washington band departs by car for Indianola to perform at the Warren County fair Tuesday through Friday. They bring camping gear and a cook for a nature outing. Joseph Conrad of New York substitutes for Hop Shearer as vocalist and will sing with the band at Indianola. Return for the big evening concert at the chautauqua next Wednesday with several soloists.
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Washington
Indianola
Warren County
Hop” Shearer
Joseph Conrad
New York
Riverside
Chautauqua
Dr Frank Galloway Heard Here Sabbath
Large congregations at the First United Presbyterian church heard two sermons by Dr. Frank Galloway of Fort SmithArk. He is vacationing with his parents Mr and Mrs W M Galloway and with his wifes parents Mr and Mrs W A Stewart. Galloway once served six months at Second United Presbyterian during Dr W R Sawhills absence. Members of Second church heard him last night due to illness of Pastor Rev Leslie Mountford who is improved today.
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First United Presbyterian Church
Frank Galloway
Fort Smith
Ark
W. M. Galloway
W. A. Stewart
California
Galloway
Leslie Mountford
Chariton Banker J H Smythe Dies From Auto Crash Injuries
Chariton banker J H Smythe died from injuries after his car skidded on a wet road and went over an embankment a few miles from Chariton. His wife Mrs Smythe was the only other occupant and suffered injuries.
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J. H. Smythe
Chariton
Chariton banker dies in auto crash relatives noted
Mr Smythe owner of the Commercial Bank of Chariton dies in a car accident while en route to visit a sister in Cedar Rapids. He leaves a widow two sons Porter J Smythe and Lester D Smythe and a daughter Mrs Guy Meek. Hospitals report the victim had scalp wounds and internal injuries but is expected to recover.
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Cedar Rapids
Porter J. Smythe
Chariton
Lester D. Smythe
Brookfield
Guy Meek
Bowling Green, Mo
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M. E. M. Club
John Krause
Joe Klopfenstein
Wes
Edgar Myers
Colorado
Frank Pringle
Chas
Arch Owen
Charles
James
John
Axs@it
Egypt
McMillen
Martha
Paul
Cassin
Wm. Nelson
Jennie Gardenier
John Carris
Leita
Herbert
Gerald
Keola
Warren Co. Fair
Chalrtton
Ford
Mannhardt Brothers
Washington, Iowa
New York City
West Virginia
Kentucky
Della Grub
Aineworth
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