Churches Unite for Prayer Week Observance
Union meetings of the Reformed Presbyterian and First and Second United Presbyterian churches will gather at the Second church next week for a week of prayer. Each evening 7:30 p.m. features a related theme with leaders Willard Wylie W G Robb D D Sherman J Reade McCrory and Miss Althea Montgomery assisted by designated helpers.
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Reformed Presbyterian
First
Second United Presbyterian
Aéta
Willard Wylie
Charett Life
W. G. Robb
Scarlet Fever Quarantine Releases Planned for Washington Homes
This afternoon six to eight Washington homes quarantined for scarlet fever will be released, per Dr. C W Stewart county health director. The moves drop total quarantined homes to under twelve as the epidemic, never large, appears almost controlled with one new case reported this week.
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Washington
C. W. Stewart
County Health Service
Recorder Had Busy Year For Belle G Rice County Recorder
The annual report shows 1923 filings totaling 2922 papers up from 2388 in 1922 plus 476 marginal releases 122 more than the prior year. Fees collected 1672 45 down from 1487 85. Transfer fees 146 turned to county treasurer. Mortgages 623 deeds 651 with 629 prior year. Chartered mortgages 815 up from 125. Misc papers 641 releases and assignments up from 419.
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Belle G. Hrice
County Recorder
Farm Bureau Meeting Set for Court House in Washington County
The Washington county farm bureau plans its annual meeting Monday January 7 at the court room starting 10 oclock with the county agents report and officer elections. Assistant State Secretary R G Clark will speak at 1 30 on Iowas Department of Agriculture. All farmers invited.
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Washington County Farm Bureau
R. G. Clark
Clark
R. W. Casgady
Iowa
Department of Agriculture
Annual Report Details 1923 Clerk Glasgow Receipts
The clerk of the district court J. D. Glasgow reports 1923 collections totaling 7507.34, up from 6650.89 last year, enough to cover office expenses. All funds, except 32 in trust, were turned to the treasurer. Key items include district court and probate fees, fines, sheriff uncollected fees, and 127 marriage licenses issued.
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J. D . Glasgow
District Court
Special revival meetings canceled by Riverside minister
It is announced today that Rev. Mr. Winters revival services, set for Riverside, have been canceled due to his prior commitment in Washington. A possible later date for the campaign is being considered.
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Winters
Riverside
Washington
Chill Deepens as Temperatures Plunge Again
The thermometer fell to seven degrees below zero last night, versus eight above the prior night and twelve below the night before. Officials forecast cooler but moderating conditions for today as the pattern continues.
Death of Washington County figure R P Lewis at 90
R P Lewis aged 90, a longtime Washington county resident since 1845 and Civil War veteran, died this afternoon at his North Marion Avenue home. Funeral details and further notices will be printed tomorrow.
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R. P. Lewis
Washington County
North
Marion Avenue
Mr. Lewis
Washington
Brighton
Indiana
Lewis
New Lights Illuminate Burlington Station at New Year
Burlington railway authorities present Washington with electric lights at the local passenger station. Agent McKay and depot workers praised the upgrade noting the station remains brighter than since it was built, replacing old fashioned lamps that made it the darkest place in town.
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Burlington Railway
Washington
McKay
Missionaries Hoff Hurt in Bandit Raid in Hupeh
Professor and Mrs. Bernhardt Hoff Swedish Lutheran missionaries wounded in bandit raid on Taso Yang, Northern Hupeh. They are in a hospital at Siangyangfu near Tsao Yanr. Co worker Mrs Juliana Kilen, 68, of Northfield Minnesota, was kidnapped.
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Associated Press
Hankow
Bernhardt Hoff
Lutheran Church
United States
Taso Yang
Hupeh Province
Siangyangfu
Tsao Yanr
Juliana Kilen
Northfield, Minn
Thankful note for sympathy and flowers
To all neighbors and friends who remembered us in various ways and offered beautiful floral expressions of sympathy in our bereavement we express heartfelt thanks. Mr. and Mrs. Geo H Mayer.
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Geo. H. Mayer
Rules Against Brown in Homestead Action
Judge H F Wagner rules for Cannon brothers against Pauley T Brown denying homestead rights in 681 acre Verdi area farm formerly Brookhart farm. Case debated tenancy in common partnership but focus remained Brown's claim to homestead and ownership. Legal representation by Livingston Eicher Keeley for Cannon and Donegan for Brown.
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J. D. Glasgow
H. F. Wagner
Sigourney
Cannon Va
Brown
Washington County District Court
Cannon Brothers
Wagner
Pauley T. Brown
Verdi
Brookhart Farm
New Year Meeting of Lions Club Reviews First Year
The Lions Club met after New Year’s Day to review its first year since its March 26, 1923 organization. Rev J Reade McCrory presided as members offered criticism and suggestions for 1924. The club agreed to host the Rotary on January 22 and commended Rev W R Stryker for donating the Christmas tree used in Central Park for the community event.
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Lions Club
J. Reade McCrory
Rotary Club
Central Park
Washigton
W. R. Stryker
Death of George H. Lathrop Former Crawfordsville Resident
George H. Lathrop of Garner Iowa died yesterday at Oakdale sanitarium at age 73. Formerly of Crawfordsville he leaves two sons and his wife Josephine Cowden Lathrop who died months earlier. Funeral services and burial set for Saturday in Garner.
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Ward
Oakdale
George H. Lathrop
Garner
Iowa
Crawfordsville
Josephine Cowden
Mr. Lathrop
County Treasurer reports 1924 auto license fees total
At year end the county treasurer’s office shows 1924 auto mobile license receipts of 520,000 and 62,283.24 in fees. This is a slight rise from the previous year’s 61,972.64. The fees are smaller this year but more care was given to licensing.
County Board Faces Contested Seat and Interim Leadership
The county board of supervisors continues with Sam Donahey and J. W. Parrow in charge while a legal challenge over Barthelow’s election proceeds. A. J. Morgan remains absent as Barthelow’s seat awaits a court decision after a late yesterday conference and bond filings.
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Board of Supervisors
A. J Morgan
FE. l. Barthelow
Sam T. Donahey
J. W. Parrow
Parrow
J. Morgan
Morgan
Mr. Barthelow
Donahey
Partrow
Barthelow
Mr. Morgan
W. M. Keeley
FE. BD. Morrison
Obituary and travel notes from Cedar Falls
Keith Raymond Mayer born October 28 died December 21 after brief illness. Parents Glover Ferrell and Mrs Ferrell mourn his loss and seek divine comfort. John Belville home visitors, now Cedar Falls students at Iowa State Teachers College, faced 20 below zero on return trip with drifts and cars off the road.
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Keith Raymond Mayer
Glover Ferrell
John Belville
Cedar Falls
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Rapids
John Fragier
Des Moines Tribune Aide Killed on Hunting Trip Near Mitchellville
Clark Bradley age 29 an assistant press foreman for the Des Moines Tribune was killed while on a hunting trip four miles north of Mitchellville in the afternoon.
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Prs
Explosion at Pekin Plant Kills and Injures Dozens
A blast at the Pekin Corn Products plant killed and injured workers on the night shift and alarmed the town. At least six identified dead, with estimates up to 35, as flames and debris wreck the starching and kilns areas. Frank Lichtweiss, 26, survived a fall from the third floor after aiding others. The plant, built 24 years ago as the Sugar Factory, expanded under Corn Products and valued at about 1.6 million dollars, is cited as one of the area’s major employers.
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Frank Lichtweiss
Peoria
George Harms
Jee Harding
Pekin
Louis Schmidt
William Rumler
John Hooper
Wm. Vogelsang
Ilinois Sugar Refining Company
Corn Products Company
Disaster at Plant Traps Workers in Freezing Night
Report describes a fast serious accident at a recently built plant. Workers were loading sacks from a torch in cars as freezing water and rising steam enveloped the site. Residents of Peoria and Pekin doubled their search efforts hoping for survivors amid near zero cold and darkness.
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Peoria
Pekin
Foreclosure cases dominate January term filings
Sheriff’s office faces light workload for serving original notices as the January term nears, with most cases filed to date concentrated in foreclosure proceedings for the next term.
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Sheriff's Office
Local Trucks Ready to Service Your Home Visits
Callus on the telephone offers home service with a fleet of trucks available for dispatch. They advertise convenient on-site visits and quick response times for residential needs.
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Callus
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