Deaths of Erdice and Hebel In Keota and Wayland
Two local figures die within days in Keota and Wayland. A. L. Erdice, 56, prominent Pennsylvanian native and merchant, dies at home after a sudden collapse following a nap. survived by wife Lida Stewart and five children. George W. Hebel, about 50, Wayland Savings Bank president and auctioneer, dies at his home after two years of illness. survived by wife, daughter Grace, and mother in Mt. Pleasant, with two brothers nearby. Funeral plans announced for Erdice with services in Keota. Hebel to be buried after a Wednesday service at his residence.
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Wayland
Evening Journal
George W. Hebel
Wayland Savings Book
Wayland and Noble
Here
J. H. Hull
Washington
Canada
Grace
Mt. Pleasant
Hebel
Methodist Church
Wayland Savings Bank
Train Brakeman Eagleton Killed In Westbound Run
Thomas F. Eagleton a Milwaukee brakeman was killed after falling from a westbound train near Cone at 4:45 p m yesterday. His body was mangled with his left arm severed and jaw shattered. The train crew discovered the tragedy while returning to search. his father James H. Eagleton later collected the remains. He leaves a grieving family including parents two brothers and two sisters.
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Thomas F. Eagleton
Milwaukee
Cone
Haskins
James H. Eagleton
Eagleton
Death of Daniel Hill Veteran resident dies after long illness
Daniel Hill of near Cone dies at about six o'clock after eight years with a broken limb and ensuing gangrene. Washington boys knew the old gentleman and often visited his home when they voted on the Marsh near Cone.
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Daniel Hill
Mear Cone
Hill
Washington
Cone
Infant son of Mr and Mrs War Burris ill
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs Burris is reported very sick, prompting family and community concern as health updates are sought.
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Mrs. War) Burris
Death of Mr A T Park longtime Washington county settler
Mr A T Park aged 60 died this morning at eight o'clock at his daughter Mrs John Davis in Brighton after a long illness. He was an old Washington county settler and farmer who lived in Cedar township. Survived by two daughters Mrs L T Burham and Mrs W T Clark and by two sisters Mrs Nichols of Kansas and Mrs Mary DeLong of Oskaloosa. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 pm conducted by the M E minister at Brighton.
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Kepta
Evening Journal
A. L. Erdiese
Erdice
Bright
Mr. Erdice
Pennsylvania
Ainsworth
Eldice
Lida Stewart
Elmer
T. Y. Wickham, Jr
Chicago
Clyde
Independence
Kansas
Earl
Maude
A. K. Spalding
Bethlehem Commandery
Cyrus
Washington
Cox
Keota
A. T. Park
EB. G. Fox
John Park
John Davis
Brighton
Park
Washington County
Cedar Township
L. T. Burham
W. T. Clark
Nichols
Mary DeLong
Oskaloosa
M. E
Death of Enid Maxwell Reported in Seattle Message
Mr J W Maxwell of East Main street and his wife received a telegram from daughter Mrs Etta Douthitt of Seattle announcing the death of her seven year old daughter Enid from spinal meningitis yesterday.
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J. W. Maxwell
East Main Street
Etta Douthitt
Seattle
Washington
Enid
Two Sermons Heard at Baptist Church by Rev Dite McMasters
Yesterday at the Baptist church Rev. Dite McMasters of Grundy Center preached two vesper style sermons. The morning message drew from Isaiah 1 27 Zion shall be redeemed with judgment and her converts with righteousness. The evening sermon reflected on John 1 29 Behold the Lamb of God which taketh away the sins of the world. He will lecture again this evening at the Baptist church.
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Baptist Church
Dite McMasters
Grundy Center
McMasters
Zion
The
G. A. R. Regular Meeting Notice
The G. A. R. calls a regular meeting tomorrow evening with full attendance desired. W. H. Warner, Post Commander.
Fire damages Catholic parsonage. furnishings ruined
A morning blaze at the Catholic parsonage, starting near the dining room floor, caused heavy damage to household items including carpets, furniture, and a piano. Fire crews worked over two hours to control the flames. the insured home faced substantial loss to contents and recent renovations.
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Father Sueppel
Hot Air Register
Father Sueppe
Community Notes From South Washington Socials
Mr and Mrs Wm McClean hosted the Coasting Club on Saturday in South Washington. Presbyterian Missionary Society meets tomorrow at 2 30 at Mrs Frank Stewarts. Royal Neighbors hold a 2 30 gathering. Golden Rule Circle meets at Miss Margaret Simpson’s. PEO box supper at Mrs C C Cunningham’s on East Main. Ladies Missionary Society at Mrs D J Palmer’s. 8 8 ladies event hosted by Miss Joel Matthews. L L S club gathering at Mrs Jake Lehrer’s. bakery goods advertised at Johnson's.
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Wm. McClean
Coasting Club
South Washington
Golden Rule Circle
King's Daughters
The
Second United Presbyterian Church
Margaret Simpson
South
Washington
P. E. O. Society
C. C. Cunningham
Esat Main Street
D. J. Palmer
Ladies Missionary Society of the
West Washington Street
Joel Matthews
Jake Lehrer
L. L. 8. S. Club
West Washington
Verdict Award Brings 69000 in Illinois Rail Crash Case
The Muscatine jury awarded S. H. Croft and wife 69000 after a Buffalo depot wreck killed their daughter and seriously injured Mrs. Croft. The case follows an earlier 20000 damages award for Mrs. Croft. The incident involved a fast freight train derailing cars at the depot area and demolishing the depot, a tragedy widely recalled in Washington.
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S. H. Croft
Rock Island Railway Company
Muscatine
Croft
Crofts
Washington
Montpelier
Buffalo
Kansas City
Night Ticket Clerk At Rock Island Depot
Agent Russel secures an experienced night ticket clerk for the Rock Island depot after persistent attempts. The new dispatcher will handle ticket sales while telegraph duties await. service should improve promptly once the clerk begins duties in a couple days.
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Russel
The
Rock Island
Washington Lodge to Work First Degree at Feb Meeting
A called meeting of Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M will be held Tuesday evening February 7 at 7 30 o clock sharp for work on first degree Two candidates A full attendance desired A N Alberson W M
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Washington Lodge No. 26
Muscatine Girls Lose Fast Basketball clash at Washington
The Muscatine high school girls battled Washington high school in a speedy game, leading until two minutes remained before Washington rallied to win. Final score details not specified. Team lineups include Centar Mable Morgan Maud Vanatta and others.
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Washington High School
Washington
Muscatine Girls
Washington Girls
Anna Wilson
Muscatine
Centar
Mable Morgan
Maud Vanatta
Aleta Althaus
Blanch Munn
Bessie Johnson
Beulah Bennison
Lelia Thompson
Muscatine Journal
California Fast Mail replaces California Express on Rock Island
Train No. 29 formerly known as the California Express is now the California Fast Mail due to a government mail contract. The Rock Island runs from Chicago to Los Angeles in 71 hours and 50 minutes.
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Rock Island No
California Express
Rock Island
California Fast Mail
Chicago
California
No 29
Los Angeles
C., B. & Q. Delayed at Winfield
A B Q train from Washington derailed near Winfield today when the tender and a stock car left the track. Wrecker from Hurlington assisted, no injuries or major damage reported. Luther Gormley of Crawfordsville owned the derailed stock car.
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Winfield
The
Evening Journal
Washington
Luther Gormley
Crawfordsville
Hurlington
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