Mrs R P Mintier Claimed by Death
Mrs. R P Mintier died at seven o'clock Saturday evening at her home three miles southeast of Washington after a long illness. She had been in poor health two years, sought rest at Excelsior Springs last summer, and declined again in recent weeks. Funeral at ten Tuesday from home, Rev J Reade McCrory of First United Presbyterian to officiate. burial in Elm Grove Cemetery. She was born August 27 1864 in Henry county Illinois, married Robert P Minner August 20 1896, leaves husband and son Glenn Mintier, plus siblings W B Kerr Scott Kerr Mrs Margaret Cook and Ella Kerr. A life of devout Presbyterian faith and devoted home life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Mintler
Washington
Excelsior Springs
J. Reade McCrory
First United Presbyterian Church
Durial
Elm Grove
Laura B. Kerr
Henry County
Ill
Jonathan Kerr
Jane
Scott) Kerr
Crawfordsville
Robert P. Minner
Mintier
Glenn Mintier
W. B. Kerr
Scott Kerr
Mexico
Margaret Cook
Cortland
N. Y
Ella Kerr
Minner
Presbyterian Church of Washington
Walker sought in Oskaloosa after banknote hoax
Harry Lawrence Walker, using aliases in multiple towns, allegedly passed worthless checks totaling around 20 000 dollars to buy farms, a coal mine, and a garage in Oskaloosa and nearby places. He was later found in Washington county jail, with officials deciding future disposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lawrence Walker
Wellman
Oskaloosa
Walker
Washington County
Harry Walker
Grand Junction
Harvey, Attica
Tracy
Harry Miller
Riverside
Cal
People’s Trust and Savings Bank of
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Anna Burkley
We thank those who sent flowers and expressions of sympathy at the death of our mother Mrs. Anna Burkley James and Philip Rushing expressed gratitude for support and kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Burkley
James
Philip Rushing
Local Notice Cites Non-Responsibility for Debts
A brief notice states that the author will not be responsible for debts contracted by anyone other than themselves, mentioning Guy McCall of Crawfordsville and a business visitor on Saturday, signed by J. L. Sperry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy McCall
Crawfordsville
Self
J. L. Sperry
Tragic death of Mrs Dayton at county hospital
Mrs W D Dayton aged 36 mother of two died after a short illness following an operation at the county hospital. She was a longtime church and community worker in Van Wert Iowa with ties to the Methodist church Eastern Star W R C and Sunday school. Burial services to be held at Grove cemetery. survived by parents and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Dayton
Methodist Church
van Wert
Iowa
Women’s Home and
Women's Foreign Missionary Societies
The
Delta Alpha
Eastern Star
W. W. Bowers
Im Grove Cemetery
Beulah Leoleen Beam
Humeston
L. R. Beam
D. W. Dayton
Valley Junction
Keokuk
Eldon
Washington
J. C. Gifford
Lisecomb
M. Crowell
Death of Arthur Crone Shocks Local Community
Arthur Crone was found dead today in the Woodmen of the World club rooms after reportedly taking his own life. A coroner’s inquiry confirmed suicide amid worsening fainting spells and health concerns. he left letters including funeral plans and Christmas gift notes for children. He was 19, employed at the Journal office for four to five years, and survived by his mother and siblings. He was active in the Methodist church and youth groups such as DeMolay. Funeral arrangements were not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Crone
Bert Crone
Arthur Custer
Arthur
Aliso
Peison
Journal Office
Arthur C. Crone
Washington
Methodist Church
Methodist Sunday School
Woodmen of
Mildred
Raymond
Donald
Francis
Three Boone Brothers and Family Mentioned in Obituary
The obituary notes Paul F. of Ames and brothers Homer and Darrell living at home with their mother and her husband and two daughters, Margaret eleven and Helen nine. It also records the death of Dorothy Ruth at six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
Paul F
Ames
Homer
Darrell
Margaret
Helen
Dorothy Ruth
Homecoming Day at Pleasant Hill Church
Yesterday Pleasant Hill Church hosted a homecoming with many former members returning. Letters read from Kansas Nebraska Iowa and California showed broad ties. Miss Helen Jones presented a history of the church that will be published in the Journal later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill Church
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
California
Union
Helen Jones
Washington Girl Wins Story Contest
Misa Mary Ruth Cherry, a State University of Iowa senior and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Cherry of 323 East Washington, won The Sunday Register short story contest with Jean Hamilton. Prize was 109 dollars. judges Virginia Roderick Herbert Quick and Trumble White could not critique individually due to workload.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday Register
Jean Hamilton
Misa Mary Ruth Cherry
R. G. Cherry
East Washington Street
State University of Iowa
Virginia Roderick
Herbert Quick
Trumbull White
Miss Cherry
Theta Sigma Phi
Daily Iowan
Percival Hunt
Frank Mott
Chicago
City Water Runs A Bit Irony In Color And Taste
City residents report off color and iron taste in water after a heavy demand from the Long fire last week. Supt. St. Claire Lewis says the surge stirred up stagnant water in pipes. the authorities assure no contamination and say the issue should clear in a day or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Claire Lewis
Pete Walker Recovering After North Avenue B Shooting
Pete Walker, shot through the right lung in the North Avenue B incident last week, is reported doing fairly well today. Doctors indicate he is on track for recovery, though the final outcome remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Walker
North Avenue B
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R. P. Mintier
Miller
McKenzie
Harvey
Fred Miller
Attica
Rose Hill
California Bank
Maddy
Tracy Bank
Ineracnet
Jer
MES. W
Dayton
John FP
Mawkeye
Lisher
John F. D. Aue
Hurlington Hawkeye
Rotary Club
Tony
Ave
Aue
W. C. Harding
A. E. Putnam Co
Rane
W. 5
Keister & Sons
Migs
Butteys
HERS
Evening Journal
Glenn Hayes
Witting
East End Garage
Poland
China
Jersey
N. Marion Ave
A. E. Putnam
Bots Eod
Boyd Berdo
Gust Bramer
Chas
Griffith
J. Bl. O'Brian
Morgan Millt
South Qnd Ave
M. M. Kemps
Kalona
C. & R. Produce Co
Cell R&21
Bott
Woodrow
Towa Gas & Electric Co
Jefferson St
Mutual
Rhode Island
Harry Campbell
Walter Smith
Washington St
G. L. Fetters
T. L. Dodds
Washington Girl
R. S. Custer
Crail
W. EF. S
Shaffer
North
High School
John May
Black
Washington Iron and Metal Company
South
Iowa Avenue
Blue
Glatstein
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