Death of Ma John Minick in Washington County
John Minick an 83 year old stone mason and longtime Washington resident died last night at 520 North Marion Avenue. Born in Wattenberge Germany August 7 1828 he came to the United States in 1849 and settled in this county later living on farms and in town. He leaves two children five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He suffered a back injury in an accident a year ago and had been ill since. He was a member of the Lutheran Church in Germany and attended the Methodist Church locally.
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Ty. J. Minick
Wattenburegermany
United States
Philadelphia
Old Country
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Minnesota
Iowa
Pennvania
Martha H. By
Lancaster County
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Min
America
Lutheran Rch
Germany
Photographic Exposures Prompt Investigation Comparison
An unclear remark suggests investigators compare their work to photography results, noting fear and precision in handling numerous exposures to develop any outcome. The fragment references cameras and an animal? context remains vague.
Wedding Gift That Became Two Tons Of Coal
A humorous reminiscence recalls Harry Pratt and a Greens’ daughter marrying quietly with few guests. Co-workers raise 26.60 to buy a delayed gift, chasing ideas from a long office list before spotting a discounted punch bowl worth 26.60. The Platts later trade it for coal in January.
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Harry Pratt
Greens
Platts
Mr. Platt
Happenings In Lexington December 19 1911
Mr and Mrs George Amlong entertained friends at a Foose roast Sunday. West Chester callers included Arve Hightshoe and Bill Hayden. Charlie Hattie and Rose Faulkner visited Washington. Will Schulty family and Mrs Edgar Boone of Tacoma spent Sunday with Ralph Schulty at Wellman. Mrs Brown of Keota visits daughter Mrs Floyd Timmins. Muriel Cullumber and Alice Eyestone home for Christmas vacation. John Wilson Jr and family welcomed a new baby boy Blaine Holmes and wife were guests at Duane McClure's Sunday.
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Lexington
George Amlong
Arve Hightshoe
Bill Hayden
West Chester
Charlie
Hattie
Rose Faulkner
Washington
Will Schulty
Edgar Boone
Tacoma
Wash
Ralph Schulty
Wellman
Brown
Keota
Floyd Timmins
Muriel Cullumber
Alice Eyestone
John Wilson, Jr
Blaine Holmes
Duane McClure
Moravian Church News and Local Trades at Grace Hill
Grace Hill notes reflect Dec 19 1911 with visitors Mrs J Sherlock and others, local trading with Coppock store, and Cline brothers big sale prep. Community events include Moravian Church services, Sunday school practice for Christmas Eve, decorations committee plans, and Ladies Aid meeting. Local hog sale: 100 head to C S Thomas at 6 per hundred, 244 lb average.
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Grace Hill
J. Sherlock
D. O. Davidson
Coppock
W. S. Cochran
Rhea Porter
Cline Brothers
Ivan Rehmel
Washington
Harry Taylor
Paul Harvey
Fairfield
Moravian Church
Ladies’ Aid
C. C. Strohm
W. A. Birney and Sons
C. S. Thomas
Poland
China
Local Society Notes From Egypt and Surrounding Areas
A number from the Egypt vicinity attended the Joseph Shradel sale on Monday. Mr and Mrs M Wollrab visited the Wollrab home in Richmond on Sunday. The Knotek and Petsel wedding is planned at Lone Tree on Wednesday with the Shalla Malichky and Knotek families attending. Charlie Shalla and Anton Aberly of Ravenna Nebr visited Melo Shalla Saturday evening.
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Egypt
Jos. Shradel Sale
M. Wollrab
Wollrab
Richmond
John Shalla
Ant. Malichky
James Knotek
Lone Tree
Charlie Shalla
Anton Aberly
Ravenna
Nebr
Melo Shalla
Diamonds for Christmas Gifts
Advertising copy touts diamonds as perfect Christmas gifts with claims of high value, low current prices, and savings by buying now. It argues the stock is complete, bought at good prices, and that customers should act before prices rise.
Wellman Notes and Society News of December 1911
Wellman residents share social updates including a farewell for Jacob Trieschmann departing January 6 to teach in a boys high school in Bangalore India. Epworth League hosted a reception at C. C. Gardner home. Jake leaves Arkansas for a week with relatives before his voyage.
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Wellman
Luther Stephens
Rose Hill
Elizabeth Stephen
Epworth League
C. C. Gardner
Jacob Trieschmann
Bangalore
India
Arkanasas
Grinnell College
Ethel Wishard
Iowa City
Eva Barger
Kalona
Howard Cooper
Mahin
Town Notes and Visits From Ainsworth December 20 1911
Earl Edmondson travels to Tennessee to visit relatives. Funeral services held for Mrs Rebecca Rowan with attendees Mrs Clarence Erwin and Mrs George Fulton from Washington. Mr David Miller of Washington visited relatives here. Mrs McCoy of Crawfordsville attended the funeral. Several local women shopped in Washington. Mrs E H Thompson of What Cheer departed with Miss Margaret Lawrence who stayed at the Ben Wendle home.
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Clarence Erwin
George Fulton
Washington
Rebecca Rowan
David Miller
M.r. Miller
Miller
Brownsville
Texas
John Beamer
McCoy
Crawfordsville
Ida Patterson
Warren Woodside
J. W. Kilgore
Robert Acheson
Laura Mechill
Hattie Pratt
Ethel
Edith Peterson
Marie Adams
E. H. Thompson
Margaret Lawrence
Ben Wendle
Residents and visitors from Crawfordsville travel notices
Crawfordsville December 20 1911 list of locals including Mrs W A Goble Mrs Geo Marr Mrs James Dunham and Mise Verle Rock Island attend funeral for Rebecca Rowan. Others Mr and Mrs Fred Quizenberry arrive to visit O L D Chapel while several residents travel to Washington Columbus Junction Burlington and Washington for visits and family matters.
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James Dunham
Mise Verle
Rock Island
Rebecca Rowan
Fred Quizenberry
Santa Fe
Christmas Stock of Blooming Plants at Keck Floral Co
Keck Floral Co advertises a Christmas stock of blooming plants and table ferns now ready for purchase. Located at 623 Keck.
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Keck Floral CO
Change of business at West Chester
West Chester residents announce a business reorganization as D C Kilgore sells his elevator interests and moves with his family to an 80 acre farm near Brighton. The Kilgore elevator passes to Herman Luers and Fisher Augustine McLaughlin take interests in the Kilgore and Fisher elevators, consolidating under Fisher Augustine McLaughlin Luers. Kilgore has served as postmaster for thirteen years and the community laments their departure while wishing them success.
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West Chester
Evening Journal
D. C
Luers
Mr. Kilgore
Fisher, Augustine & McLaughin
Kilgore
Fisher, Augustine & McLaughlin
Fisher, Augustine, McLaughlin & Luers
The Power of a Smile and the Eyes
The piece argues smiling should come from the eyes not the lips. It claims a cheerful outlook brightens a home and wins hearts. It notes eyes reflect the soul and that love can soften even hard natures.
Recipe for a Happier World
A brief moral suggestion urges people to think less about personal digestion and more about others welfare. It frames this shift as a path to a healthier and happier world through communal consideration.
Justifies Nursery Rhyme Through German Swim Lessons
A school program in Germany teaches children to swim without using water as a justification for an old nursery rhyme. The article notes how educators frame the rhyme’s relevance to swimming pedagogy and safety.
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Germany
Chicago Markets and Livestock Prices December 20 1911
Chicago markets show slow trading with mixed cattle hog and sheep receipts. Cattle bids range 4 60 to 8 90, sheep 2 50 to 6 10, and hogs 4 50 to 7 0 with steady to higher tones. grain and other farm commodities also listed with varied prices and official receipts tallied.
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Chicago
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