Seymour Statler Dies by Own Action on Farm
An inquest in West Chester found Seymour Statler died from a revolver shot on a farm seven miles west of Washington. The jury deemed death by self-inflicted gunshot with unknown cause, noting illness as a possible factor. Statler born July 2 1869 in Franklin township, survived by Minnie Corpman, two children Merle and Hazel, and brothers Sam, George W., and Ed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LL. A. Jones
Seymour Statler
Washington
Mr. Statler
L. P. Jackson Andyance
H. J. Cuddeback
West Chester
A R
Alvin Strum
Merle Statler
Asel Robertson
Charles McKinstry
C. M. Denison
Merle
Statler
Franklin Township
George
Clara A. Statler
Minnie Corpman
Hazel
Sam Statler
George W
Keota
Los Gatos
Calif
Bowlers Invited to Meet at Commercial Club Tuesday
Men in the community who enjoy bowling are asked to meet at the Commercial club Tuesday evening at 7 30 for a planning session. A schedule for the next few weeks will be arranged, and the invitation extends to all bowlers whether or not they are Commercial club members.
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Commercial Club
Local resident thanks W A C and D of V on 81st birthday
Mr Hugh Arthur expresses gratitude to the W A C for fruit and the D of V for angel food cake he appreciated greatly on his 81st birthday.
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Hugh Arthur
D. of V
Thankful note from Brush family for kindness and florals
We express our thanks and appreciation for the kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of our husband and father and for the beautiful floral offering. Mrs. George Brush and Family.
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George Brush
Local family thanks friends for sympathy after father’s death
The family of James Searle expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and after his passing. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. Will Pardon and family Mr. and Mrs. Clint Shull and family Mr. and Mrs. Walter Statler and family Mr. and Mrs. Martin McMahon and family.
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James Searle
Will
Clint Shull
Walter Statler
Martin McMahon
Community Mourns Death. Funeral Planned at Washington Baptist
A respected neighbor who worked hard achieved prosperity before his death at home. Funeral services are set for two o'clock Wednesday afternoon at Washington Baptist Church conducted by Rev. C F Hillis of West Chester and Rev. John D Kern of Washington.
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Washington Baptist Church
C. EF. Hillis
West Chester
John D. Kern
Washington
Christmas Music Dotted City Churches Amid Snow
Churches in Washington shared Christmas music with choirs filling most of the service time. The First United Presbyterian presented The Star of Bethlehem cantata directed by Miss Carolyn Hamilton with soloists including Miss Bertha Hay and Helen Livingston. The Presbyterian choir also offered a varied program. The Methodist offered The Christmas Adoration cantata with solos by Mrs Plumly and others. The Baptist closed with The Everlasting Light cantata and multiple solos and ensembles.
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First United Presbyterian Church
Carolyn Hamilton
F. Flexington Harker
Bertha Hay
H.L. Walker
J. G. Maxwell Marion McLaughlin
Hugh MccCleery
Marion George
David McCreedy
Helen Livingston
Presbyterian Church Choir
J. E. Ream
Claire Dewey
Carrie B. Adams
C. E. Plumly
W. C. Hedges
Esther Martin
Jesse Miller
The
Baptist Church
Everlasting
Ira Bishopson
Mr. Broadgate
Phillips
Miss Long
Mr. Catlett
Charles Long
Eye Injury In Pleasant Hill Man Seeks Care
Wil Mer Lauderman of Pleasant Hill was struck in the eye by a screw driver during car maintenance yesterday at 3 30 PM. He was taken to the county hospital and doctors may need to remove the eye.
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Wilmer Lauderman
Pleasant Hill
Funeral service for George Brush held at local parlor
Funeral services for George Brush were held yesterday afternoon at the Jones and McElhinney parlors conducted by Rev. F W Sutton of the Christian church with music by Fred Martin Claude Tucker Mrs Sutton and Mrs Max Marble. The body was sent today to Table Grove Indiana for interment.
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George Brush
Jones & McElhinney
F. W. Sutton
The
Christian Church
Fred Martin
Claude Tucker
Sutton
Max Marble
Table Grove
Iowa Wesleyan Team Plays Here Tuesday
A basketball contest at the Y M C A features the Iowa Wesleyan squad against the local Y team tomorrow evening. The visitor’s high class lineup includes players familiar to Washington fans, and the game is expected to rival the Parsons College match from two weeks prior.
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Washington
Iowa Wesleyan
Parsons
Wesleyan
Christmas Visits Across Local Town
Mrs Kenneth Carrie and daughter Margaret Jane traveled to Corydon this morning to spend Christmas with her parents. Miss Leah Sheppbell and sister Mrs Ralph Blake with her sons Richard Keith and John went to Watavia to visit their parents over Christmas. Mrs Katherine Winters spent the weekend with her son Ralph Moore and returned to Selva Iowa this morning.
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Kenneth Carrie
Margaret Jane
Corydon
Leah Shepbell
Ralph Blake
Richard
Keith
John
Watavia
Katherine Winters
Ralph Moore
Selva
Iowa
Christmas Greetings From Dank Wardt Market
Miss Jessie Kerr from Lincoln Nebraska arrives for holidays while Miss Fern Duncan returns from Coe College. Miss Marcella Zdarsky travels to Crawfordsville for business. Miss Martha Chalmers from Grand Island Nebraska is home for vacation. Verle Gallagher Keith Molesworth Roger Sherman and John Matthews return from Monmouth College for Christmas.
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Marcella Zdarsky
Crawfordsville
Martha
Chalmers
Grand Island
Nebraska
Verle Gallagher
Keith Molesworth
Roger Sherman
John Matthews
Monmouth Collage
Fern Duncan
Coe College
Depositors to Appeal Iowa Bank Case
Depositors of the defunct Farmers and Merchants Bank plan an appeal to the Iowa Supreme Court after a Des Moines ex parte hearing. Judge J W Hamilton revealed about 200000 of assets for depositors, with 36000 reportedly at issue. Attorney H M Havner cited claims of inadequate representation and alleged influence by State Senator Brookhart.
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Farmers and Merchanta Bank
J. W. Hamilton
Grinnell
Iowa Supreme Court
H. M. Havner
Des Moinnes
Associated Press
Des Moines
Hamilton
Dispatch
Havner
Brookhart
State Banking Department
H.W. Byers
United State
Smith W. Brookhart
Coming of Amos at Fox Theatre Surpasses Expectations
Ce cil B. DeMille supervised production stars Rod La Rocque in Amos opening at the Fox Theatre for a two day run. The review lauds La Rocque’s performance as worthy of the role and the story and notes Jetta Goudal features prominently.
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Amos
Cecil B. DeMille
Rod la Rocque
Fox Theatre
Jetta Goudal
The
More Snow Sunday a White Christmas Proclaimed
Six or seven inches of fresh snow fell on top of previous accumulations, signaling a white Christmas. The winter total already exceeds the typical Iowa season, reducing church attendance in Washington and hindering country access. Italian residents in Des Moines gathered to fund Italy's debt to the United States, though the amount remains undisclosed.
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Washington
Des Moines
Consil
Italy
United States
Leading Woman Shines In Colorful Russian Princess Drama
A melodrama styled film review praises a leading woman for her brilliant screen presence as a beautiful Russian princess. Noah Beery plays a villain to perfection in a modern setting adapted from William J Locke notes and guided by top showmanship and seasoned direction.
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Noah Beery
Villian
William J. Locke
Gale Barnes Dies After Appendicitis Operation
Gale Barnes fourteen of age died today at the county hospital after an extended stay for an appendicitis operation. He was the son of Frank Barnes of the Relater Creamery. Funeral plans were not set this afternoon but are expected to be announced tomorrow.
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Gale Barnes
Frank Barnes
Relater Creamery
McCormack and Bori to Appear on Radio
John McCormack and Lucrezia Bori, renowned concert and opera stars, will perform on a New Year’s Day radio program under Victor Talking Machine Company auspices. The hour long show will air from Station WIZ New York and be connected to KWY Chicago KDKA Pittsburgh WGY Schenectady WNY Washington WRC Washington.
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Praea
New York
John McCormack
Lucrezia Bori
Victor Talking Machine Company
WIZ
KWY
Chicago
KDKA
Pittsburgh
WGY
Schenectady
WN. Y
WRC
Washington, D. C
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Journal
T. J. Dempsey
Geo. J. Breitenbach
Dankwardt Market
Jessie Kerr
Lincon
Dankwardt
Men’s Arctics Ball Band
Daniel Green
Frank J. Wilson & Co
Loshes
Auttornes Hayner Makes
Hoy
McCormack
Bori
Dougherty Mothers
Foss-Delcara
Park and Tilford
Bunter and
Schall
Chocolate Shop
East Side Square
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