Hold Riley Funeral at Crawfordsville
In Crawfordsville on December 30 funeral services are set for Miss Sarah Emily Riley at the Methodist church at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in the family plot in the new cemetery. The nearly 20 year old Oska loosa death stemmed from a weak heart and spasmodic croup after a brief illness. She was born at Roscor Town and lived in Crawfordsville ten years before moving to Oska loosa eight years ago. She was 19 years 11 months and 17 days old. Survived by parents J E and Bertha Curtis Riley a brother James Owen Riley of Burlington and sister Miss Morna Clee Riley. She was a member of the Methodist Church.
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Crawfordsville
Sarah Emily Riley
New Cemetery
Riley
Oskaloosa
Roscor
J. E. and
Bertha Curtis Riley
James Owen Riley
Burlington
Morna Clee Riley
Methodist Church
Two Wrestling Bouts Slated At Phoenix Hall Show
Paddy Burns announces a change for tomorrow night at Phoenix hall replacing Hahn versus Fr boxing with a wrestling match featuring John Custer versus Clyde Lamb, both local Army veterans. The main event matches Lonnie Page of Lette against Charles Krantz of Moline in a 145 pound bout, hoping for a lively crowd with advance ticket sales strong. Seats available at the Burns residence on North Iowa avenue.
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Paddy” Burns
Phoenix Hall
Hahn
John Custer
Clyde Lamb
Lonnie Page
Lette
Charles Krantz
Moline
Burns
Burns Place
Iowa Avenue
Sumatra Bride's Ear Adornment Story Highlights Tradition
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Sumatra brides wearing silver buttons in the ears for years or until a first baby is born, signaling a traditional rite. The text mentions ear ornaments and bridal customs without clear dates or names.
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Sumatra
New Year's Masses at St James Church
New Year's Masses at St James Catholic Church are offered on New Year's Day at 8 and 10 o'clock led by Father Hartigan. The second mass features a Leonard mass with choir solos and sections performed by Clara Eagle Ernestine Dead Elizabeth Henke Harry Thomas Mark Critz and Agnes Thompson among others. Organist Mra Agnes Thompson and choirmaster Mr Harry Thomas contribute to the service.
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St. James Catholic Church
Father Hartigan
Leonard
Kyrie Wieison
Mark Critz
Laudamus Te
Berth, Dempsey
Clara Eagle
Harry Thomas
Gratias
Ernestine Dead
Clara Eagie
Iphella Tinea
Ernestine Dean
Cla Ty Eagle
Elizabeth Henke
Agnus Dei
Elizabeth Menke
Haydn Wand
Price Cut Announced for Friday Night High School Games
The high school gym will host two basketball games with admission reduced to 25 cents from 35 cents to boost attendance. The opening girls contest features the high school team against an alumni sextet, followed by the boys versus the American Legion. A test game showed even matchups and the Legion plans to face Wellmen next Wednesday night January 5.
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American Legion
the Legion
St Wellmen
Hoover and Honest Cleaning Resolve to Improve
A holiday reflection urges self and business improvement as the year ends. It compares striving for better results to The Hoover cleaner using multiple cleaning methods and never claiming perfection, encouraging steady, comprehensive effort and sincere belief in quality.
Local Fraternal and Church Notices Roundup
A compilation of lodge meetings church events and society notices. Washington Lodge 26 A M invites members for a Masters degree Jan 3 while Damascus Shrine No 16 hosts year end meeting Dec 26 with officer elections. Various church groups plan meetings dinners rehearsals and social events through early January.
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Washington Lodge
A. F
A. M
Chas Freding
W. M
Damascus Shrine
Boy Coaster Killed in Atlantic Street Collision
Ten year old Robert Jacobs was killed when his sled collided with a car driven by A. E. Goold at Fifth and Cedar streets in Atlantic. Goold’s car carried passengers and had limited view past houses until reaching the crossing. The wheel passed over the boy, crushing his head.
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Atlantic
Robert Jacobs
Fifth
Cedar Streets
A. E. Goold
Cedar Street
Goold
Fifth Street
Greeting for New Year from W. & Reister 2 Sons
A brief New Year message from Harry McCall and the firm W. & Reister 2 Sons. The note thanks customers and wishes joy, luck, and prosperity in the coming year despite any prior shortages or missed desires.
Shriners’ Wives Entertained at Washington Fez Club Banquet
About sixty Red fez wearers walked in cold weather for the Washington Fez club mid winter banquet at the Masonic lodge hall. 125 Shriners and guests dined on roast turkey oysters and brick ice cream, with eighteen waitresses serving. Speakers J L Brookhart and Charles Thomas spoke on Shrine fun and brotherly fellowship before a Fox Theatre outing ending in laughter and entertainment.
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Washington
Washington Fez Club
Masonic Lodge
John Dodd
Parker House
Harvey 5. Young
Fez
J. L. Brookhart
Brookhart
Charlies 8. Thomas
Brookhary
Tomas
Shriners
Thomas
Shiek
Young
Brookhert
Fes Club
R. L. Bunce
J. C. Ford
J. FE. Ream
E. T. Wickham
A. N. Alberson
Masonic Temple
Fez Club
Fox Theater
C. A. Pratt
Weisman
Brighton
A Wife for Less Than a Dog
Chicago reports dog licenses cost more than marriage licenses with County Clerk Sweitzer urging a $5 fee. He argues marriage papers should gain dignity not cost and notes marriage licenses at $1.50 while dogs cost $3. The aim is to make young men value a wife as more than a dog.
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Chicago
Sweitzer
One Day Left to Secure 1921 Auto Licenses
Only one day remains to obtain 1921 automobile licenses at the old price. A penalty of one dollar applies on January 1 and increases one dollar per month unlicensed, with a $25 fine for driving unlicensed after the year begins. Over two thousand Washington county vehicles remain unlicensed and many will incur penalties Saturday as the treasurer’s office handles a rush. Applications mailed with payment before January 1 escape the penalty.
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Washington County
Card of Thanks for Mr. Schilling’s illness and death
We thank the firemen and friends for their kindness during the sickness and death of Mr. Schilling. We deeply appreciate all that was done. Grace Schilling and Mrs. Leroy Schilling.
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Schilling
Leroy Schilling
Grace Schilling
Man sues Audubon sheriff over 1917 mob attack damages
Fred Tennigken of Audubon sues Sheriff W F Wilson and bondsmen in federal court for 80000 claiming the sheriff allowed a mob to hang and beat him after a bank search. He seeks 50000 from Wilson and 15000 from each bondsman Charles Van Gardner and Edward F Johnson. Frank Wants has died. He says his German sympathy and wartime check threats spurred the attack.
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Council Bluffs
Fred Tennigken
Audubon
W. F. Wilson
Audubon County
Wilson
Charles van Gardner
Edward F. Johnson
Frank Wants
Tenigkenf
Germany
Red Cross
Tennigken
First National Bank of Audubon
Volunteer Rescue Army Seeks Clothing Donations
The Volunteer Rescue Army formerly the Slum Army requests clothing shoes hats and related items for charity distribution. Those in need may call 417 Green or visit 4298 Third Ave Major and Mra Sneath to arrange assistance.
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Volunteer Rescue Army
Green
Third Ave
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Hold Riley
Thompson & Weidner
Washington, Iowa
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
St. James Church
Iowa Gas & Electric Co
O. K
Mets
Mary Lb
Kerr
Worthy Mie
First United Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society
Christian Church
RK. O
Harvey
Walnut School House
Alice Rownd
The
Women’s Missionary Society
First United Presbyterian Church
Women's Horn
Charles Atking
Mauthé
West Chester Baptists
Wm. Beal
Wm. Mayhew
Wm. Cook
Lou. Warnock
Mike C. Lewis
Barket
W. BR. C
Pleasant Hillchurch
Harry McCall
Mcense
Harry
W. & Reister 2 Sons
Evening Journal
Journal
Underwood
Batt
Watson
Ainsworth
Cali
Carl Burris
Rookery Building
F. P. Randall
Tou
Falk Motor Co
National Cash Register
Oliver
Call Bruns Seed Co
S. W. Knox
Ren
Haskins
Mannhardt Bros
Edgar D. Clark
Jackson St
Black
Poorman
D. W. Crawford
White Way
FORD
Falk Moter Co
Duroc
Poland
Bevins Motor Co
Rullman Washing Machine
Ovbergwat
Manohardt Bros
Bargain, Falk Tor Co
Ik Motor Co
Block Wood
W. J. Darbyshire
Child'’S Reed
South 2Nd Ave
Ats
NEW
Weed Auto
Brewer's Dairy
Casey's Barn
Rene Warner
Stocks & Bonds
Mid-Continent Consolidated Oil, Gas & Ref
A. L. Deibel
Boatmen's Bank Bldg
St. Louis
Iowa
Mra
Sneath
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