Miller Undertaking Company Sold to C. S. Woodford of Brighton
Mrs. Miller sold the Miller undertaking business to Charlies Woodford of Brighton who takes possession. Woodford, in Washington for 20 years, will move his family here. L. A. Jones stays on. The purchase includes equipment, building, hearse, and cars. Woodford retains traditions and aims to continue the high standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilber Miller
Charlies
Woodford
Brighton
Washington
Miller
L. A. Jones
Mr. Miller
Mr. Jones
Washington High School
Miller Undertaking
C. Miller
Ai, Miller
AW Woodford
Mr. Woodford
Ennire
A Wonderful Prescription for Cough and Lung Health
This ad touts a remedy that quiets coughs, soothes throat and lung inflammation, and eases bronchial irritation for restful sleep and easy morning expectoration. Made and sold in America for fifty two years, it aids nature in general health for lung trouble, asthma, croup, and bronchitis. Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Lemmon’'s
Advt
Dodge Cars Made Good in France
J. R. Davis, Lieut.-Colonel of the 16th Field Artillery in France, writes unofficially about Dodge cars. He states he used one for months under severe field conditions and on various roads and weather, noting the car’s remarkable performance despite lack of official procurement duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Davis
16Th Field Artillery
American Expeditionary Forces
France
Dodge
Adyt
Two Influenza Cases Reported in City Now
Two influenza cases are reported in the city at the L FE Maplethorpe and Amos Plummer homes. Mrs. Maplethorpe and one Plummer boy are ill. The other two quarantined families, David McCartney and George Williams, have been released after quarantine ended on Tuesday.
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City Now
L.fe
Maplethorpe
Amos Plummer
David McCartney
George Williams
Washington High Opens Season With Narrow Rally Victory
Washington High School rallied in the second half to defeat Brighton 21 to 14 in the opening basketball game at the Commercial Club gym. Brighton led 11 to 9 at halftime as both teams played fast despite fouling. Davis and Duke iced the win for Washington while Jack Reid starred at guard.
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Washington High School
Brighton
Commercial Club Gymnasium
Altho
Washington
Davis
Duke
Jack Reid
Visquain
Reid
Mortimer
Hoover
Reister
Warmack
Brown
Warvey
Putnam
Williamson
Godfrey
J. Hoover
Krerr
Swisher
Morton
Williamton
Horton
Duk
J Hoover
Clow
Missionary Society holds first post quarantine meeting
The Missionary society of the Christian church met Thursday at Mrs. J. T. Moore’s home for its first gathering since quarantine ended. Eight members and two visitors attended as Secretary Mrs. George Bolleau read a letter from Mr. and Mrs. John E. Randall of Kingston Jamaica. A two course lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society of the Christian Church
J. T. Moore
George Bolleau
John E. Randall
Kingston
Jamaica
More Iowans On Way Home On Ship Melita
The transport Melita will arrive at Boston January 21 bringing officers and 1 200 men from France including units from Iowa and other states. It carries the 493 aero squadron and mobile hospital 39 destined for Camp Devens, plus a provisional antiaircraft battery. The Orizaba heads to New York January 25 with 109 officers and 2 600 men, about 200 sick and wounded, the 52nd ammunition train, and detachments from Maryland New Jersey New York Missouri and California.
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Washington
D. C
Melita
France
Boston
Origaba
New York
War Department
Massachusetts
Ohio
Iowa
Missouri
Four Hundred Ninety Third Aero Squadron
Mobile Hospital No. 39
Camp Devens
Army Aircraft School
Orizaba
California
Maryland
New Jersey
B. E. O. Class Forms Church Orchestra
The B. E. O. class of the Methodist church organized an orchestra with over a dozen members including seasoned players. Fred L. Mannhardt, in charge, brings years of professional experience and will lead the group as it rehearses after quarantine. It aims to perform in church services and may expand to broader musical activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Tors
Fred L. Mannhardt
Iowa State Symphony Association
Body of Coppock Woman Buried Here
Funeral services were held at 10 30 this morning at Coppock for Mrs Charles Arbogast who died Thursday morning after influenza left her heart weakened. Her son John was in Washington when notified. Burial was in Elm Grove cemetery. She lived near Washington for years and was sister of W W Gideon. Survived by husband and three sons Karl John and Lloyd. About 50, described as a splendid woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coppock
Charles Arbogast
John
Washington
Elm Grove Cemetery
Arbogast
W. W. Gideon
Karl
Lloyd
Knights Templar Elect New Officers
Bethlehem commandery Knights Templar held its annual officer election yesterday evening. Installation services are planned for next Friday. Elected officers include J. D. Glasgow Eminent Commander G. W. Kerr Generalissimo Rn. L. Bunce Captain General J. W. Morton Recorder HW. T. Carris Senior Warden A. S. N. Alberson Junior Warden J. B. MeeBlhinney Prelate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Knights Templar
J.D. Glasgow
G. W. Kerr
L. Bunce
J. W. Morton
HW. T. Carris
A. SN. Alberson
J. B MeéeBlhinney
Record Discharges Hit New Weekly Total at Camp Dodre
Des Moines reports 7 234 men discharged in the week ending Thursday night, a new high. To date 32 276 have left Camp Dodre, with an average of 1 200 daily. Most came from Newport News, Virginia, and included former Thirty fourth and Eighty eighth division members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge Des Moines
Camp Dodee
Camp Dodre
Newport News
Camp Meade
Camp Pike
Ark
Camp Dix
N. J
Vancouver Barracks
Wash
Camp Greene
N. C
Fort Riley
Kan
Carinthian Fighting Ceases for Negotiations
In Klagenfurt Austria on January 18 the Carinthian chief commander reports accord with Laibach that hostilities on the Carinthian front ceased from January 14 to permit negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klagenfurt
Austria
Carinthian
Laibach
House Votes to Abolish Subtreasuries Nationwide
Washington on June 18 reports lawmakers adopted a legislative appropriation provision directing the secretary of the treasury to abolish on July 1 next the subtreasuries at Baltimore Boston Chicago Cincinnati New Orleans New York Philadelphia St Louis and San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Secretary of the Treasury
Baltimore
Poston
Chicago
Cincinnati
New Orleans
New York
Philadellphia
St. Louis
San Prancisco
Sunday School Lesson by Rev Fitzwater at Moody Bible Institute
A brief Sunday School lesson written by Reverend P. B. Fitzwater, teacher of English Bible at the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. Copyright noted by the Western Newspaper Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PB Fitzwater
PD. B
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Ata
Inton
Passover Instituted and Deliverance in Exodus Study
Lesson outlines the Passover initiation in Exodus 12 with emphasis on redemption as new life, the setting apart and sacrifice of the lamb, blood on doorposts, readiness for action, and the uncircumcised excluded from the feast. It notes Israel’s deliverance from Egypt and the destroyer’s judgment that night as Pharaoh relented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Peter
Israel
Egypt
Moses
Inward Liberty and the Will of God
A reflective line from Thomas a Keusepls urging inward liberty through seeking only God’s will and the welfare of neighbors. It emphasizes freedom from inordinate affection and wholehearted devotion as true liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A Keuspls
One Eternal Lesson for Us All
A reflective note on life as a schoolroom not a playground. It argues daily living is an education guiding us to live better and strive for continual improvement.
Local club meetings scheduled through January
The Fortnightly and associated groups announce a string of Monday and Tuesday gatherings. W. QO. W. plans 7 30 p m Monday reg meeting. Bible department meets Monday afternoon. various society meetings follow with notes on dues, attendance, and upcoming events in Fortnightly, La Ford Sovietie, and related clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible Department
Mort. Nichtly Club
Frank L. Wilson
Fortnidtly Club
O. H. Williamson
Clark & Enslin's
Home Economics
W. W. Wilson
I. 2Nd Street
Pleasant Plain mission society meeting rescheduled
The Pleasant Plain missionary society will meet with Mrs. Sam McCleery on Thursday January 28 for an all day gathering. Please note the change in meeting day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Pleasant Plain Missionary Society
Sam McCleery
Burlington Doms Muscatine 81 to 18 in Iowa City game
Burlington High school overwhelmed Muscatine High school 81 to 18 on the Armory floor. The Burlington forwards and center Baxter led a strong performance while Muscatine struggled as Lewein Wells and Rosenberg scored for the locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Burington High School
Muscatine High School
Armory
Burlington
Baxter
Hurlington
Muscatine Hasetweler
R. G. Ec
Lewein Fimmen
B. G
Urdanger
Thacuke Hoopes
de Ll. F
Rosenberg
Hiéehiey
Water Bicycle From Jersey City Inventor Debuts
A Jersey City inventor unveils a water bicycle that resembles a bicycle with sleigh runners and carries two large air tanks for buoyancy. Described as nonsinkable, the device aims to glide on water despite its unconventional frame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
Obituary of John Soika a Bohemian immigrant farmer
John Soika born June 18 1832 at Dobric near Prague Bohemia died January 19 1919 at his daughter's home northeast of Washington after heart failure. He married Anna Vacha in 1860 and sailed to America July 26 1865 settling near Richmond Iowa. He left six children and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Private funeral at the Krotz home with pallbearers including grandsons Roy Krotz Ed Horak and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Soika
Dobric
Prague
Bohemia
Argues Krotz
Washington
Anna Vacha
America
Richmond
Iowa
Frenk Krotz
Mangas
Kate Knotek
Agnes Krotz
Julia Radda
E. &. Fesler
Arkansas City
Kansas
Anna Chansky
Rock Island
George Sojka
Vaclav
Mathias
Vincent Sojka
Anthony Vacha
Joe Vacha
Mary Worak
Sojka
Krotz
Charles Karel
Riverside
Roy Krotz
Ed Horak
John
Ed Knotek
Claud
Ray Sojka
Fesler
Gail
John Chanskey
Rock Island, II
Mr. Kosnar
Clutter
SOMMUNITY REWS FAM OVER COUNTY SOMMUNITY REWS FAM OVER COUNTY
Jan 17 reports show Jur school growing activity with most scholars back except Irene Bush. J N Phillips sent a cattle shipment to Chicago Tuesday. Claude Rhodebeck and spouse moved to a Chester area rented farm. Ben Briley family visited Kleese dairy and Wilhelm of Fresno, Cal, who may have flu. Will’s mother Agnes Helm will return.
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Young America
Irene Bush
J. N. Phillips
Chicago
Claude Rhodebeck
Chester
Ben Briley
Dairy Kleese
Wilhelm
Fresno
Cal
Will
Agnes
Helm
Wil
Local notes on visits and farm work from Cherry family region
The report lists various family visits and farm activities including the Cherrys and Coders in Washington and California connections. It notes funerals for Lem Cherry in Washington, trips by J. McKee to Garnet and Kansas City, and several households involved in butchering and meat supply during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Charles Cherry
Elmer Cherry
Lem Cherry
Washington
J. McKee
Garnet
Kansas City
Kan
Pringie
Porter’s
Humston
Pringle
Edgar Porter
Baby
Frances Perkins Named State Industrial Commissioner
Miss Frances Perkes wife of Paul Wilson secretary to the late Mayor Mitchel has been named by the Governor of New York as state industrial commissioner at a salary of 8000 a year the highest salaried job ever held by a woman in state government her work on labor reform measures noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Perkes
Paul Wilson
Mitchel
New York
Perkins
Fire destroys Bonner lumber plant in Missoula area
Fire at the main lumber department plant of the Anaconda Copper Mining company at Bonner seven miles east of Missoula caused a loss estimated at around 500000 with ignition the probable cause. Officials say the blaze may have started in the lumber yard and spread rapidly through the building.
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Fiontana Mine Company
Missoula
Mont
Lumbber
Apaconda Copper Mining Company
Bonner
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Mrs. Miller
C. S. Woodford
SION
Bosch S Syrup
High School
TION
Impaoved Uniform International
W. QO. W
Hed Tomeday
G. Gardner
Ifternoceniterature Department
Dr. Henderson
Ladies’ Aid Society of the
West Chester
M. E. Church
Bert Rittenhouse
Fred Foriash
Snyder
L. Bauer
Frank Martin
20Th Century Reading Circle
Civics Department
Frank Wilson
Atvore
Henry Beal
H. MH. McCleery
Nellie Tripp
la Ford Sovietie
Lille Brigning
Arl
Muscatine High
Washington Steam Laundry
The
Hawks Nursery Co
Wauwatosa
Wis
Ralph Zeck
Orpington Roosters
J. R. Maxwell
D. F. Bush
Minneapolis
Minn
Fred N. Anderson
Will Green
W. M. Darbyshire
Rittenhouse. &Steod
Pufpf Rock Roosters
Joe McCreedy
Haskins Mutual
Eli Jackson
Shields Yard
Edwin Griffith
A. Anderson
David H. J. Payne
Button Factory
Call Journal
J. A. Mooney
Fifth Avenue
and Loan & Trust Co
H. Hf. Beltel
Youngs America
Wiss Frances Perkins
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