Pneumonia Claims Life Of Marion Booth At 17
Marion Booth aged seventeen died at 3 15 am eight miles northwest of town after a week long illness. Pneumonia was the cause while his father Mr W D Booth and brother Wendall were taken ill ten days earlier. Funeral services were held at the Booth home with Rev A E Anderson, Prairie Flower Baptist church. Interment occurred at Elm Grove cemetery. Survived by parents and brothers Marl Harold Wendall and sisters Dorothy Alwyn and Dale.
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Marion Booth
W. D. Booth
Booth
Wendall
Marion
Washington
Marl
Harold
Dorothy
Alwyn
Dale Booth
First meeting of the year for W. BR. C. Post Saturday
The notice states a 2:00 p m Saturday afternoon gathering for the first meeting of the year with installation and other business. Members of the Post are cordially invited to attend.
Associate Presbyterians Hold Annual Meeting
The Associate Presbyterian congregation met yesterday afternoon with strong attendance. J M Finney was elected chairman, Dell Patton secretary, and Elizabeth Fisher treasurer. A future Armenian relief collection was approved, a $50 gift to Rev. D J Masson was voted, and $115 was assigned for Rev. John McNeel’s mission work in Sedni India. The treasurer reported flourishing finances and balances in all funds.
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Associate Presbyterian
J. M. Finney
Dell Patton
Elizabeth Fisher
D. J. Masson
John McNeel
Sedni
India
Tax Help Opens Office for Farmers in Bank Building
O. Dayton opens offices in the basement of the Farmers and Merchants Bank Building to specialize in income tax schedule work. He will travel to Iowa City January 6 7 and 8 for government instruction courses with Mr Murphey of Dubuque and other officials to learn proper methods for preparing tax schedules.
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O. Dayton
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Iowa City
Murphey
Dubuque
80 Acres of Prime Washington County Corn Land for Sale
80 acres of good corn land with fair improvements in Washington County near market and school. Land acceptable in trade for city property. Favorable terms offered by Dembsey Real Estate Co. Taz.
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Washington County
Dembsey Real Estate CO
Washington Falls to Ottumwa 20 to 12 in Holiday Tilt
Ottumwa defeated Washington 20 to 12 as the locals struggled after Christmas basketball schedule disruption. Davis and Rice played solidly for Washington while Spensler and Fisher led Ottumwa with long-range shots. About 300 spectators watched as Washington’s eight players tried to rally in the second half.
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Rice
Brown
Muscatine
Lemley
Duke
Spensler
Fisher
Wuuke
Rhys
Spensier
Lemsey
Pogue
Sponsier
Grouchy
Swift
Teeter
Richland
Burlington
Mt. Pleasant
Fairfield
Crawfordsville
Boost Christ and Washington at Baptist Church
A Methodist night features Dr Swift preaching on The Last Words of Jesus and urging men to boost Christianity as a sane joyful life. He argues Christianity is broader than creeds and outlines repentance faith and confession as essentials. Cottage prayers are planned in four wards with local hosts.
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Jesus
United Presbyterians
Swift
Washington
Dr. Swift
Atlantic Ocean
Christ
Lord Jesus Christ
Celia Ross
B. M. Doolittle
J. G. York
J. W. Nisle
Lee McAvoy
Farmers Mutual Insurance Association Meeting Notice
The annual meeting will be at Woodman hall Washington Iowa on Friday January 9 1920 starting eleven oclock in the morning. Reports of Secretary Treasurer and Auditing Committee will be given. Afternoon session votes directors for Dutch Creek Jackson Cedar English River and Oregon townships. T412. SIDNEY COON Secy.
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Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Association
Woodman Hall
Washington
Iowa
Dutch Creek
Jackson
Cedar
English River
Oregon
Sidney Coon
Washington Lodge to Convene Regular Meeting Tonight
Washington Lodge no. 26 A F and A M calls a regular meeting at 7 30 PM with a large number of petitions to ballot upon L D Langworthy W M urges prompt attendance to finish early.
Community notices list church and civic group meetings
The document lists a Community Story Hour at the court house rest room Saturday 3 to 4 led by Mesdames Henry Hull and Mort Keeley. The Wiest United Presbyterian choir meets Friday evening at Miss Carolyn Hamilton's studio for business. Vicasant Plain Missionary Society will meet with Mrs. Peter Berdo on Wednesday January 7 for an all day gathering.
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Court House
Mesdames
Henry Hull
Mort Keeley
Wiest
Vicasant Plain Missionary Society
Peter Berdo
Masonic and Eastern Star Installation Notice
Officers elect and appointive of Washington Lodge No. 26 Cyrus Chapter No. 13 Bethlehem Commandery No. 45 Zeradatha Council No. 21 and Order of Eastern Star No. 8 are notified of a joint installation at Magonie Hall on Tuesday evening January 6 1920 at 8 o'clock. All officers elect and appointive.
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Washington Lodge
Cyrus Chapter
Bethlehem Commandery
Zeradatha Council
Order of Eastern Star
Magonie Hall
Settlement Reached in Methodist Church Property Case
Settlements finalize the Whittaker vs Jeffrey case known as the Methodist church matter after Judge Wagner's decision. Harry Whitaker's $5,000 paid for church property is returned. plaintiff receives $150.67 interest and $59.55 costs are covered by the defendants. The court orders complete settlement and notes a mixed outcome favoring both sides.
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Whittaker Vs. Jeffrey
Methodist Church
H. F. Wagner
Harry Whittaker
Athenian Society Debate On Negro Return To Africa
The Athenian Literary Society at Shorter Chapel A M B B church will debate the resolution that the Negro should be returned to Africa. The event is Tuesday evening at 8:00 oclock and all are invited to attend. Tate
Covenanters Hold New Year Dinner With Guests
The Covenanters church hosted its annual New Year’s dinner with a bountiful feast. Many baskets were left unused after the meal. Nearly all members attended, along with visitors including the Rev. W. C. Allen of Wyman, a former pastor. Children then led an informal program.
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Church of the Covenanters
W. C. Allen
Wyman
Baptist Family Holds Annual Reunion at Church
At the Baptist church on New Year's Day about 150 members attended a noon dinner and an informal afternoon program. J. A. Hyink served as toastmaster while Pastor M. R. Regan and evangelist Dr. F. W. Swift spoke. Several lay talks and musical numbers were presented.
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J. A. Hyink
M. R. Regan
F. W. Swift
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