Happenings in County Communities and Nearby News
Nathan Matthews of the area dies at home after a brief illness. Survived by sons Lewis Des Moines Jesse Chicago and several daughters in Muscatine Cedar Rapids Nira Wellman Iowa City and Kinross and others. Funeral planned at Fairview Thursday. Also notes on Sylvia Green Grandfather Stiner Turnipseed sale Arthur Miller weds Anna Monahan. Kalona items include eye surgery updates and factory moves. Brighton to get a $20,000 milk condensing plant if enough cows are found. Sale of Hyde brothers draws a crowd. Mrs Nordyke remains very ill.
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Nira
Nathan Matthews
Lewis
Des Moines
Jesse
Chicago
Ella Fry
Muscatine
Jane Whetstine
Cedar Rapids
Florilla Holthauser
Iowa City
Clara Robinson
Carrie Robinson
Edward
Kinross
Henry
Frank
Newt
Wellman
Lattie Neutigate
Fairview
Verne Romine
Lee
Sylvia Green
Stiner
Arthur Miller
Anna Monahan
John Schackner
Dr. Wells
Chas. Bush
Kalona Brick & Tile Factory
Katona
Hirt
M. C. Hindenstine
Charles Tubbs
Okwauka
James Wells
Ottumwa
Fimoré
Clifford Coffian
Brighton
Tom
Tompbon
FP. D. Dutton
Hirlington
Hyde Brothers
Priursday
A. Sutherland
Dave Nordyke
Sly
Rev Griffith Delivers Final Sermon in Crawfordsville Meeting
Large crowd attends United Presbyterian church as Rev Griffith preaches final sermon of a series. The service votes unanimously to invite his return next autumn and 41 members profess faith. He extols the church as the living body of Christ and outlines reasons for membership and the church’s central role in faith and practice.
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United Presbyterian Church
Griffith
Hate
God
Africa
Gaines and Letts Bros court case on real estate commission
In district court Gaines and Nichols sue Letts Bros for 240.00 in commissions from a real estate sale. Brookhart Brothers and Dawe represent plaintiffs, with Kiehol Living as defendents. Jury includes Cromdahl, Tucke, Jones, Schooley, Walton, Empland, Hazen, Rossie, Oldfield, and Whither. A separate verdict for 112.17 in a related Little suit against Marl Little was reported with jury finding 60.00 in favor of the plaintiff.
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Gaines & Nichols
Letts Bros
Pinintitta
Brookhart Brothers and
Dawe
Kiehot
Pidadan
Cromdalh Giote
J. i. Jones
Piamim
Empland
Hazen Wol
William Kossie
John Oldfield
Little
James Tobin
Tobin
Ihe
Obituary for Anthony Vacha of Richmond Iowa
Anthony Vacha born Dobric Cechy Austria November 19 1851 died January 16 1911 at home southeast of Richmond aged 59 years 1 month and 27 days He immigrated to Iowa at age 14 with parents and settled near Richmond He married Katherine Kos January 18 1876 and they had seven children four sons and three daughters One son Yora G preceded him in death Surviving relatives include wife six children Ladimir Mildred Viastie Elma Melo and Lumira He died of Brights disease after months of illness Funeral held January 18 1911 with services led by Jo Hajek of Cedar Rapids and B J today Richmond after which he was laid to rest in Richmond cemetery.
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Anthony Vacha
Dobric Cechy
Austria
Richmond
Iowa
Washington
Katherine Kos
Yora G
Ladimir
Mildred
Viastie
Elma Melo
Lumir
Bright
Jo Hajek
Cedar Rapids
Cc. B. J
Richmond Cemetery
Deep grief surrounds death of husband and father
In time of deep grief the synoos) of friends and neighbors extended to us during the illness and at the time of the death of our dear husband and father, words cannot express our appreciation.
Mrs Anton Vacha Remembered For Kindness By Family
Gratitude is expressed by Mrs Anton Vacha and her children for the kindness received, promising that the memory of the benevolence will remain in their hearts.
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Anton Vacha
Merital Tonic Digestive Advertisement Claim
Merital Tonic Digestive is composed of hydrastis gentian pépsin senna India root and other ingredients. It tones up the system aids digestion improves appetite and cleanses the system. Get a bottle today at Lemmon's Pharmacy Washington Iowa the exclusive local agents.
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Lemmon's
Washington
Iowa
Negro Attack Grips Houston Woman and Lip Bite Incident
In Houston on January 20 Mrs Barbara Reifscheider aged 7 was attacked by a black man who bit off her upper lip. A pursuing crowd restrained the suspect briefly until shot at by a patrolman, the man fell, recovered, and escaped.
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Houston
Tex
Barbara Reifscheider
Old Soldier Praised Dr King’s New Life Pills
A. K. Smith of Erie Pennsylvania lauded Dr King’s New Life Pills for relief from indigestion constipation and liver trouble. The testimonial notes the pills as a cure and advertises them at Lemmon’s Pharmacy for 25 cents.
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A. K. Smith
Erie
Dr. King
Lemmon’'s
Knights Templar Bethlehem Conclave Set January 20
Bethlehem commandery No. 45 Knights Templar holds a regular conclave Friday January 20 at 7 40 p m. Petitions and closing work on the agenda. Attend promptly. S712 W. B. Marbourg.
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Bethlehem Commandery No. 45
Knights Templar
Rural Neighbors Copresident Visit And Local Events
Rural Route Three resident Charles Brinning of Dutch Creek visited Henry Horning on Sunday and returned with Mrs. Horning and Elmer. Charles Hodges shelled corn Thursday. Will Brown pair visited Mane Wilson in Kalona. Stewart Brothers announce a late month sale. Samuel Bear, long ailing, died Thursday morning. Arthur Durst aids Ralph Fetters hauling logs to Washington. Mrs. Wooley from Kansas expected Wednesday night to help care for her mother Lindsay. Sam Neill hauled coal for Lincoln school on Wednesday. Waggoner delivered hogs to Washington buyers Thursday.
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Charles Brinning
Dutch Creek
Henry Horning
Ralph Fetters
Washington
Mrs. Wooley
Kansas
Lind
Karl Friend Visits Brighton House of Mrs Mary Friend
Karl Friend of Chicago arrived Friday night to visit his mother Mrs Mary Friend. The Presbyterian church Christian Endeavor society held a business meeting at the home of Miss Marguerite Collaran on Tuesday night. Mr. and Mrs Kenneth Elmore of...
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Brighton
Karl Friend
Chicago
Mary Friend
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
Marguerite Collaran
Kenneth Elmore
Faithful Congregation Recommits as Offerings Collected
At service end a woman testified faith in Christ as Saviour and several members renewed dedication to a more consistent life. A freewill offering for Rev. Griffith raised to 237.18 dollars on Sabbath day.
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Christ
Griffith
Clyde Ballew faces eye removal after pneumonia relapse
Sad news arrives that Clyde Ballew, son of Mr and Mrs C O Ballew, remains gravely ill as pneumonia returns and may force removal of his eye. Clyde’s brother Charles suffered a serious elevator shaft fall earlier, and other family hardships have followed this year.
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C. O .Ballew
Clyde
Ee Sear & Iy
Sitc
Othey
Cbyde
Charled
Notice to prove will for J. M. Stevenson in Iowa court
The Clerk of the District Court of Washington County Iowa notifies that the last will of J. M. Stevenson is on file. January 27, 1911 at 9 a.m. is set for proving the will in the January term of the District Court.
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District Court
Washington County
Towa
J. M. Stevenson
Iowa
Fckerman
Good Torse Sale Highlights Fast Auction of 70 Horses
McElhinney and Cherryho Wines sold 70 head of horses at Winfield on the 18th in two hours and forty five minutes. D. F. Maeti acted as auctioneer. Mares topped at 317.50 dollars, geldings up to a small amount, pairs ranged 400 to 480, and one old horse brought 230. Judges praised the lot as sound and among the best they ever offered.
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McElhinney & Cherryho Wines
Winfield
D. F. Maeti
Washington
Avory
Local Auction Attracts Farm Buyers And Horse Traders
Farmers and horse buyers from near and far gather to bid in a large sale. The sellers offer livestock as is, with buyers appreciating the straightforward handling and the steady pace of the bidding.
Closing Out Sale Near Washington Auction Details
Public sale begins 11 a m 3 miles north and 1 mile west of Washington featuring four head of horses sixteen head of cattle seventy head hogs and various farm implements including a McCormick hay rake a Deering binder and a cream separator with chickens and more items. Terms cash under 10 00 and cash or negotiable note with interest over 10 00. Auctioneers Charles Brown and J F G M Stewart with Ralph Dougherty as clerk. Lunch provided.
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Washington
Watt
Birney
Rexall Hair Tonic Guarantees Cure or Refund
Rexall 93 Hair Tonic promises to grow hair and cure baldness in most users with directions followed. The ad claims dandruff reduction scalp stimulation and new hair growth, backed by a refund guarantee if customers are not entirely satisfied. Available in two sizes half and one dollar at Cooks & Sherman Rexall Store.
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Rexall
Cooks& Sherman
W. Cor. Square
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William Small
James and
Gilbert Matthews
Ainsworth
Crawfordsville
Letts Brothers
Marion Sehooley Co
Walton
iAn
Setsant Apanihboehemie
Fox
Dewey Est Shoes
W. B. Marbourg
U. S
Mason Transfer & Storage Co
Washington, Owa
Sey
Sam Neill
Lincoln
Mr. Waggoner
Walt
Tor
Gough
Walt Mason
George Matthews Addins
Sanaa Es
WEDAY
GoLp
Poland
China
Pal
Deering Gang Riow May
Mtb
Ad Abttandard Miower
McCormick
Deering
J. F
G. M. Stewart
Charles Brown
Ralph Dougherty
Chas, Casper
Baby Blue
Canfield
Ring No
John Shields
SOW
WM. A. Whiting & Son
Munn & Co
All Newsdealers
New York
Ofice
Washington, D.C
Fran
Rogers
W. Grovh
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