Death of Alexander Knox in Washington Iowa
Alexander Knox aged 74 died at his home on South Marion avenue at 4 this morning after a long illness. Funeral tomorrow at 11 at the residence with interment in Elm Grove Cemetery. He leaves a wife and a foster daughter and was a longtime elder in the First United Presbyterian church.
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Alexander Knox
Marion Avenue
First United Presbyterian Church
Green County
Ohio
Logan County
Elizabeth Cooke
Washington
Iowa
Memorial for Alexander Knox Elderman of First United Presbyterian
Alexander Knox, longtime elder of the First United Presbyterian Church in this city, dies early today after a 33 year tenure. He joined the church in 1857 from Huntsville Ohio, was ordained August 30 1872 and served as clerk of the session from 1874 until about a year ago. Knox was a cautious, principled leader in church and business circles, linked to old firms Wallace Knox Knox Taylor Dawson and the Cooperative Grocery Co. He and Mrs Knox celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary May 30.
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Alexander Knox
First United Presbyterian Church
Huntsville
Ohio
First Church
Knox
Wallace & Knox
Knox & Taylor
Knox, Taylor & Dawson
Cooperative Grocery Co
Arnold Smouse
Anniversary Celebrated Earlier Due to Favorable Conditions
An anniversary observed on June 7 was celebrated several days early when conditions were more favorable for the event.
Senator Young Seeks Sailors' Orphans Home Entry
A bill filed in the Senate by Senator J A Young of this county would allow children of sailors and marines to enter the Soldiers Orphans home at Davenport. The measure was referred to the committee on military affairs.
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Senate
J. A. Young
Davenport
Committee
Court progress noted in Brawner will case
In court today the Brawner will case progressed as witnesses ongoing. Kilgore of West Chester visited on business while Mr. and Mrs. Stalter of West Chester shopped locally. Carrie Jacobs from Scranton visits her brother Chas Ohngemach J F Taylor of New Sharon arrives for a few days. Jacie Rolirer leaves for Keota to stay with her parents. L Samson of Wyman buys half of Charles Reynolds property in East Washington, not moving here now.
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Kilgore
West Chester
K. Stalter
Carrie Jacobs
Scranton
Chas. Ohngemach J. F. H. Taylor
New Sharon
Jacie Rolirer
Keota
Robert Slunter
L. Samson
Wyman
Charles Reynolds
Washington
Samson
Reduced one way fares to western states by Iowa Central Ry
From February 15 to April 7 the Iowa Central Railway offers reduced one way tickets to California Oregon Montana British Columbia Utah Ontario and Idaho. Fares are $15 below regular. Tourist cars through to Los Angeles and San Francisco run via Kansas City with the Santa Fe System. Contact agents or write A B Cutts G P & T F Ax Minneapolis Minn Feb 20.
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Iowa Central Ry
California
Oregon
Minotor
British Columbia
Utah
Ontana
Idaho
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Kansas City
Santa Fe
A. B. Cutts
G. P
Minneapolis
Minn
West and Northwest Reduced Rail Fares Announced
Daily February 15 to April 7 the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway offers greatly reduced rates to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Seattle and other West and Northwest points. Half fares for children of half fare age and liberal stopovers. Tickets valid in Tourist sleepers. For details contact the nearest ticket agent or F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul Railway
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Fortland
Tacoma
Seattle
F. A. Miller
Chicago
Good Roads Convention Draws Iowa Officials To February Meeting
Ames Iowa January 24 Gov Cummins calls county supervisors and others to appoint delegates for the Iowa Good Roads association convention February 7 in Des Moines. The Y M C A building will host sessions with a strong program featuring slides and discussions on earth roads drainage grading and culverts.
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Ames
Iowa
Cummins
Iowa Good Roads Association
Des Moines
Missouri
D. Ward King
Maitland
J. S. Trigg
M. E. Bailey
J. G. Berryhall
A.C. Steele
A. J. Lilly
J. H. McMillen
Henry Haag
M. E. Bannon
Thos. H. MacDonald
Henry Wallace
Geo. B. Kills
W. W. Morrow
F. L. Wolf
Seth Dean
Iowa Engineering Society
Centennial school fifth and sixth graders enjoy bob party
Misses Gertrude Kendall Mary Felvas and Ella Ladd chaperoned the fifth and sixth grade scholars at a bob party last evening reporting two leads and a merry time. Fortnightly club held its fourth meeting at the Baptist church with household economics program two papers read and a luncheon served. Covenanter church plans a social for Mrs J ST Stevenson and children heading to Rockwell City. South End Banco club met at the McCall home Walter Brown and Mrs J P Thomas earned top honors.
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Gertrude Kendall
Mary Felvas
Ella Ladd
Centennial School
Baptist Church
Grace Bishop
L. §. Patterson
Federation of Women's Clubs
Keokuk
Household Economics Department
Covenanter Church
W. C. Alien
J. ‘St. Stevenson
Rockwell City
South End Banco Club
John McCall
South
Washington
Walter Brown
J. P. Thomas
Geo. Brown
al McCall
Atlantic Census Battle Ends With 4893 Population Figure
In Des Moines on January 26 Judge McPherson ruled the Atlantic census stands at 4,893 and cannot be challenged. The Rock Island Brewing Co. sued the Atlantic executive council to authorize saloons, but the judge declined to look beyond the official returns.
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Les Moines
Iowa
J. F. Merry
Vicksburg Monument
Merry
Vicksburg
Thrift
National Guard
Vicksburg Seld
Des Moines
McPherson
Atlantic
Rock Island Brewing Company
Eldora Revival Ends With Near 300 Conversions
Eldora Iowa on January 26 reports the three week revival led by Rev Charlies Cullen Smith of Chicago concluded Tuesday evening. Nearly 300 conversions are reported and a large free will offering was raised for the evangelist before Smith Professor Holden and his wife left for Galena Illinois.
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Eldora
Iowa
Charlies Cullen Smith
Chicago
Smith
Professor Holden
Galena
Iil
Iowa Woman Seeks Divorce After Ten Year Bath Gap
Mrs. Isola Harvey sues J. J. Harvey in Des Moines Iowa arguing only two baths in ten years. One bath followed a river accident. The action arises from a prior divorce petition and a cross petition by Mrs. Harvey.
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Les Moines
Iowa
Isola Harvey
J. J. Harvey
George McCutcheon Hosts Evening of Games on West Madison
George McCutcheon entertained a few friends at his West Madison street home last evening. Attendees enjoyed various games followed by light refreshments. The gathering was described as a delightful evening by all present.
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George McCutcheon
West Madison Street
Mrs Miller Hosts Six Oclock Dinner for New York Store Clerks
Mrs M P Miller entertained New York store clerks at her West Main street home with a six o'clock dinner for fourteen guests. A twenty six pound turkey was served by Miss Dorothy and Max Miller as guests socialized after the meal with music.
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M. P. Miller
New York
West Main Street
Dorothy
Max Miller
Harry J. Ward
Chas. Cruz
Misses Doll
Kate Buckley
Maude Morton
Harriet Chilcote
Helen Fulton
Dora Minick
Millie Dougal
Daugherty
C. R. Daugherty
Miller
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Reward
One hundred dollars reward offered for an incurable case of catarrh. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo guarantees the cure with Hall's Catarrh Cure. Walding Kinnan & Marvin, wholesale druggists, certify the founder. Internal action claims to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials available, price 75 cents per bottle, sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Hall
Washington Wins Bowling Series At Hoyle Knottnerns
Washington won the series against Winfield by 101 points after taking the last two games. At Hoyle Knottnerns alleys, S. A. Coffman rolled 225 and Dave Knottnerus 215, the only 200+ scores in the match. Washington will visit Winfield for a return game when arranged.
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Winfield Boys
Washington
Hoyle & Knottnerns
S. A. Coffman
Dave Knottnerus
Winfield
A Modern Miracle Cures Mrs Holt After Severe Illness
A Tennessee man reports Mrs Molise Holt's near death from a lung infection. After doctors believed she would not recover, Dr King’s New Discovery was given and she improved rapidly, becoming healthy again. Trial bottle offered by J H Stewarts Drugstore.
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Molise Holt
J. O. R. Hooper
Godford
Tenn
J. H. Stewart's
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Alex Knox
Elm Grove Cemetery
Samuel McCleery
State Association of Supervisors
McCleery
Anderson
Longwell
Frans JT. Morris
Polk County Board
T. H. McQuillan
Dubuque
G. Darst
Woodbury County
Co. W. Britton
Polit County
Senator Young
Columbia
Columbia Cosmetic Jelly
Columbia Pharmacy
S. E. Corner Square
S & ‘Liphiwad
Harvey
The
Coats For
Oere
Washington, Iowa
Patterson
Ross & Moothart
Harry Ross and
IL. L. Moothart
J. A. Marie
Cook &Ohermen
J.c.smith
Cash Grocery
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