Churches Unite For Prayer Week
The Reformed Presbyterian and First and Second United Presbyterian churches plan a week of prayer at the Second church next week. Each evening features a focus on a life area with a designated leader and 7:30 pm start.
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Reformed Presbyterian
First
Second United Presbyterian
I Chron
Aéta
Willard Wylie
W. G. Robb
James
D. D. Sherman
I Tim
J. Reade McCrory
Daniel
Misa Althea Montgomery
Scarlet Fever Quarantine Eases as Cases Decline
The county health office reports several scarlet fever releases reducing quarantined homes to under a dozen. The epidemic, never large, is nearly controlled with only one new case this week.
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C. W. Stewart
County Health Service
Recorder Had Busy Year for Belle Rice County Office
The county recorder reports a rise in filings in 1923 led by 2,952 papers, plus 476 marginal releases, 815 chattel mortgages and 651 deeds. Fees collected totaled 1 672.45 with 614 in transfer fees sent to the county auditor.
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Mra
Belle G. Rice
County Recorder
Farm Bureau Meet at the Court House
Washington county hosts the annual Farm Bureau meeting Monday January 7 in the court room beginning at 10 o clock with county agent report officer elections and delegate selection. At 1 30 p m Assistant State Secretary R G Clark speaks on Iowas Department of Agriculture detailing its creation and work inviting all farmers to attend.
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Washington County Farm Bureau
R. G. Clark
Clark
R. W. Cascady
Iowa
Department of Agriculture
Clerk Reports 1923 District Court Finances and Fees
J D Glasgow clerk of the district court filed the annual 1923 report with the county auditor showing total collections of 7507.34 USD, up from 6650.89 USD the prior year. All funds except 32 USD in trust were turned to the treasurer, with itemized receipts including district court fees survey wage fees office costs fines and more. A total of 127 marriage licenses were issued last year.
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J. D. Glasgow
District Court
Eoy
Special revival meetings cancelled by Riverside preacher
It is announced that the special revival services by Rev. Mr. Winters of Riverside have been cancelled due to Mr. Winters being unavailable in Washington on the scheduled dates. A possible later date for the revival is under consideration.
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Winters
Riverside
Washington
Cold Finish With Seven Below At Night
The temperature dropped to seven degrees below zero last night while the previous night ranged eight above and twelve below the night before. The weather remains cool today but shows some moderation from yesterday.
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Gsight
R P Lewis dies at 90 a Washington County veteran
R P Lewis aged ninety and long time Washington County resident died this afternoon at his North Marion avenue home. A Civil War veteran he moved to the Brighton area with his family in 1845 and later settled in Washington. Funeral arrangements and further details will be announced tomorrow.
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R. P. Lewis
Washington County
North
Marion Avenue
Mr. Lewis
Washington
Brighton
Inciana
Lewis
New Lights at Burlington Station Brighten Dark Depot
Electric lights replace old gas illumination at the Burlington passenger station. Agent McKay and depot staff lead praise as the new lighting ends years of gloom from the dim structure and enhances visibility for travelers and workers alike.
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Burlington Railway
Washington
McKay
Missionary Couple Wounded in Bandit Raid
Professor and Mrs Bernhardt Hoff, Swedish Lutheran missionaries in Hupeh, were wounded in a bandit raid on Taso Yang. They are hospitalized in Liangyangfu near Tsao Yang. Their coworker Mrs Juliana Kilen of Northfield Minnesota was kidnapped.
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Associated Press
Hanrow
Bernhardt Hoff
Lutheran Church
United States
Taso Yang
Hupeh Province
Liangyangfu
Tsao Yang
Juliana Kilen
Northfield
Minn
Rules Against Brown in Homestead Action
Judge H F Wagner of Sigourney rules for Cannon brothers against Pauley T Brown in a Washington county district court case over a 681 acre Verdi farm once Brookhart property. The main issue was Brown's homestead claim with disputes about partnership or tenancy in common. Attorneys Livingston Eicher Keeley represented Cannon. Brown was represented by Judge Donegan.
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J. D. Glasgow
H. F. Wagner
Sigourney
Washington County District Court
Cannon Brothers
Brown
Wagner
Pauley T. Brown
Verdi
Brookhart Farm
Washington
New Year Meeting Held by Lions Club
The Lions Club held a New Year meeting reviewing the first year's work since its March 20, 1923 organization. Rev J Reade McCrory presided as members offered criticisms and suggestions for the new year. The club agreed to entertain the Rotary club January 22 and reported success of the Christmas tree drive in Central Park.
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Lions Club
J. Reade McCrory
Rotary Club
Central Park
Wash‘Stryker
LéWtre
Death of George H. Lathrop of Garner Iowa
Former Crawfordsville resident George H. Lathrop died yesterday at Oakdale sanitarium at age 73. Funeral services will be held Saturday in Garner with burial there. He is survived by two sons and his wife Josephine Cowden Lathrop who died earlier this year.
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Ward
Oakdale
George H. Lathrop
Garner
Iowa
Crawfordsville
Josephine Cowden
Mr. Lathrop
Motor Vehicle License Fees Rise Slightly Despite Fewer Cars
At year end the county treasurer reported 1924 license fees totaling 62,283.24 dollars for autos. This is up from 51,972.64 dollars on the same date last year, though the year shows fewer licenses. More cars were licensed this year while the per car fees were lower.
Thanks for kindness after our baby's loss
To all neighbors and friends who remembered us with flowers and sympathy we extend heartfelt thanks for the support during the bereavement of our baby. signed Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H. Mayer
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Geo. H. Mayer
County Board Resolves to Function Amid Seat Dispute
The county board continues with Sam Donahey and J W Parrow leading the body while a seating dispute between A J Morgan and F E Barthelow remains unresolved. Parrow is chairing as the January hearing looms, with bonds filed and attorneys negotiating a legal settlement to avoid questions on future acts.
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Board of Supervisors
A. J Morgan
EF. L. Barthelow
Sam T. Donahey
J. W. Parrow
Mr. Morgan
FE. D. Morrison
Mr.Harthelow
Obituary of Keith Mayer and Cedar Falls travel notes
Keith Raymond Mayer born October 28 was a strong baby who died after illness on December 21 at 11 PM. His death brought sorrow to his parents and prayers for comfort. The piece includes a short antique poem and mourning tone. Also reported are Mr. and Mrs. Glover Ferrell's holiday trip from Cedar Falls to Cedar Rapids and Cedar Falls return noting 20 degrees below zero and icy road conditions.
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Keith Raymond Mayer
Glover Ferrell
John Belville
Cedar Falls
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Rapids
John Fragier
Cedar Falla
Des Moines Tribune Aide Killed in Hunting Trip
Clark Bradley 29 assistant press foreman for the Des Moines Tribune was killed this afternoon four miles north of Mitchellville while on a hunting trip.
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Pes Moines
Clark Bradley
Des Moines Tribune
Mitchellville
Pekin Corn Products plant blast traps nine men
Cries from nine men entombed in two telescoped box cars after an explosion at the Pekin Corn Products plant near Pekin. Workers cleared debris amid near zero cold and rising steam hoping for survivors as darkness and frigid conditions hampered the rescue.
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Peoria
Pekin
Pekin Sugar Plant Explosion Kills and Injures Many
A catastrophic blast at the Pekin Corn Products sugar plant killed and injured workers from multiple shifts. The blaze damaged the starching, table and retable houses, and the kiln area, with firefighting delaying the removal of bodies. Six victims were identified as dead early, with estimates of up to 35 fatalities. The plant, built 24 years ago as the Illinois Sugar Refining operation and later expanded, had cost about 1.5 million to upgrade and was protected by safety systems.
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Barning Pekin
Frank Lichtweiss
Peoria
George Harms
Pekin
Leo Harding
Louis Schmidt
William Rumler
Jobin Hooper
Foreclosure filings dominate latest court term notices
The sheriff’s office had few papers to serve this morning while many cases filed for the next term are foreclosure proceedings. The last day to serve original notices for the January term is today.
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Sheriff's Office
Poultry Market Sees Rise and Ready Buyers Reach Home
The market notes higher poultry prices and readiness to buy. Sellers are urged to call for delivery options as trucks are available to visit homes for collection or purchase.
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Rte
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Benteco Kash
Michigan
Benteco
Benteco Kash Store
Washington, Iowa
Tion—Parrow
Barthelow
Donahey
Washington Township
D. W. Hamilton
Morgan
Evening Journal
W. L. Gates
Washington Bream Laundry
Sherman Bros., Drug Co
Floyd Ellis
East 7Thh St
White Yard
Walter Little
W. W. McFarland
E. P. Hayes
W. J. Gallagher
Richard Johnson
Curt Dshorthorn
Dempsey Land Company
Mass
Stanley Miller
Tank
Ins. Co
CASEY
Far Warner Finance Orporation
FL & M
Arnold
Yost
Bee Stadt
Nat'l Bank
Inquire Journal Office
Tel
Inquire Journal
Irievlisttfetris
Callus
Washington Buttes
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