Despondent 15 year old Lawrence Spaulding dies in Iowa
Lawrence Spaulding aged fifteen committed suicide in his father's barn three miles south of Clay Iowa in Jefferson county. He had been despondent after a severe fall at Pleasant Plain Academy and had long threatened self harm. The boy's body was found warm, and funeral services were held at McDowell's chapel south of Clay conducted by Rev. Chacey of Richland.
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Clay
Iowa
Lawrence Spaulding
Here
Jefferson County
Young Spaulding
Pleasant Plain Academy
Spaulding
McDowell's Chapel
Chacey
Richland
Tones and his Band Gallery Show Promises Low Admission
Tomorrow afternoon a concert by Innes and Bias Band of 65 musicians and grand opera singers is offered for five tenth? no fifty cents. Gallery 50 cents Balcony 75 cents First floor 75 cents. Doors open 1 30 pm with performance at 2 pm. Washington audience urged not to miss this rare event.
Hoyt's Comedy A Bunch of Keys Heads to Town
Hoyt presents a lively comedy with music and specialties in a splendid show. A polished company delivers a bright performance praised for humor and stage flair.
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Hoyt
Health Board Adopts Typhoid Rules and Oil Plant Approved
An adjourned Washington city council meeting approved a Peno Oil and Supply plant near Mecethary’s addition by the B and N W tracks with water and fire committee decisions. The board of health adopted state rules on typhoid reporting and notified physicians, then adjourned.
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Health Board
City of Washington
Ross
Geo. Boileau
Peno Oil and Supply Company
Mecethary
Washington
Jefferson Streets
Fire and Water Committee
St. Clair Lewis
Oskaloosa
City Water Works
Board of Health
H. C. Hull
H. Hull
State Board of Death
State Board
State Board of Health
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