Turner Funeral Thursday At Home In North Carolina
Mrs. George W. Turner dies after long illness and will be laid to rest Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at the McNamara chapel. Rev. William Williams and Rev. Dr. Norris will preside as services are held in the A. M. E church legacy. Survived by husband and five sons David of Des Moines James Fred Theodore Willis all of Washington. two sons and one daughter died in infancy. Three brothers John David Alex Griffin live in Des Moines. Burial in Grove Cemetery follows services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Turner
William Williams
Muscatine
Turner
Norris
Grove Cemetery
McNamara Chapel
Sarah Emima Griffin
Knox County
North Carolina
Geo. W. Turner
Galesburg
Washington
David Turner
Des Moines
James
Fred
Theodore
Willis
John
David
Alex Griffin
A. M. EB. Church
Mrs. Nial Van Sickle Dies in Sioux City
Mrs. Nial Van Sickle died last night at her home in Sioux City after a prolonged illness. She was sister to Mrs. Antho Van Sickle and Mrs. N. L. Babcock and Mrs. M. E. Canier of Washington. She had left the area over 25 years ago. Interment is expected to be in Sioux City. Further particulars are awaited from Washington relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nial van Sickle
Sioux City
Washington
van Sickle
Antho van Sickle
N. L Babcock
M. E. Canier
Conveyer Performs Dual Role at Eastern Paper Mill
A single conveying system at an eastern paper mill handles coal delivery to furnaces and ash removal, showing efficient use of equipment.
Keokuk Traveling Man Tries Death by Own Action
Keokuk reports U. M. Downing a traveling paper salesman who has lived in Washington for over two decades attempted suicide with six grains of strychnine at Union station. Dr. H. A. Kinnamon saved him with prompt first aid. a traveling man produced the poison bottle and told police Downing gave it to him to discard. Downing was found alone at the station around 7 PM Saturday night and remained hospitalized at St. Joseph's in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
A. M. Downing
St. Joseph's Hospital
Union Station
Altho
Mooar
Downing
H. A. Kinnaman
J. J. Logan
Quincy
Mr. Downing
Butter and poultry concerns teased by Van Tine coalver letter
Gordon Van Tine Co. writes W. and Reister Sons urging precooler sales to handle summer egg and poultry, hinting at past contracts. The letter suggests broader market chatter about Washington Butter and quality control, while noting the Davenport Evening Journal could be reading the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. &. Reister & Sons
Gordon van Tine Co
Gordon van Tine Company
Davenport
The
Evening Journal
Washington
Brindrr & Sons
Cavalry Troop Forms as Washington Eyes Band
Forty of seventy needed men have joined a proposed Washington cavalry unit and organizers aim to recruit quickly. Local leaders including Col. Wilson Judge Dewey and Mayor Bovee attended a meeting at the armory urging enlistment and promotion of a regimental band for Washington with discussions underway with Col Howell and Capt Bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa Cavalry Regiment
C. J. Wilson
C. A. Dewey
J.e.bovee
Wilson
Judge Dewey
Leigh Bell
Thirty-ninth Regular Infantry
Karl Limerman
R. P. Howell
Lowe City
Limerman
Bine
Howell
Meetings Open at 1st Church Tonight
First United Presbyterian church begins a series of special meetings this evening at 7 30 with a sermon by Dr J M Wishart. Dr W I Wishart of Pittsburgh arranged the services will not arrive until the end of the week. Men and boys prayer circle meets in the chapel at 7 10 promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Presbyterian Church
J. M. Wishart
W. I. Wishart
Pittsburgh
Noecker Case Progresses in District Court
The Noecker v Noecker case, begun in district court before Judge Cc A Dewey yesterday, continues today and may not finish this day. The plaintiff testified yesterday afternoon as the court hears the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noecker
Judges Named For Debate Thursday
W G Robertson Crawfordsville schools Superintendent Garrett Fairfield and Supt Dean McKee Sigourney named as judges for Muscatine Washington debate at the Muscatine high school auditorium Thursday. Debate begins at eight with students gathering earlier for songs and yells. Washington negative stays home while affirmative goes to Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fopt
W. G. Robertson
Crawfordsville
Garrett
Fairfield
Dean Mckee
Sigourney
Muscatine
Novel Pillow Stuffing Found in British Honduras
Readers report that oaturells from British Honduras yield excellent pillow stuffing and mats, with fruit fibers suitable as a short staple fiber. The material resists lumping even after long use, proving durable for home textiles.
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British Honduras
Community notices and club meetings in Washington
A series of social and organizational notices lists events for January and February. The Athenian Literary Society hosts an essay contest January 27 at the A M E church. Damascus Shrine No 10 meets January 29 at Moose Hall. various clubs including the 5 Club and L A Circle hold gatherings at members' homes. The Women’s Home Missionary Society meets Friday at 2 30 at Mrs A L Griffith’s home and the Bible department of the Fortnghetty club meets February 2 at 2 30 at Mrs Frank L Wilson’s home. The Junior World Wide Guild invites Baptist girls 11 to 15 to its Friday meeting at Mrs Regan’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Athenian Literary Society
Damascus Shrine No. 10
Moose Hall
Mildred Rice
Women's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
A. L. Griffith
East
Washington Street
Bible Department
The
Fortnghetty Club
Frank L. Wilson
World Wide Guild
Thankful note for kindness at aunt Mrs Essley Beenblossom
The Beene blossom family expresses sincere appreciation for kindness shown during the death and burial of their aunt Mrs Essley Beenblossom. Signed by Mrs A A Beenblossom and Dr Looney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essley
A. A. Beenblossom
Looney
Mrs. W. F. Miksch Dies in Davenport
Mrs. W. F. Miksch aged 52 died at her daughter Mrs. Robert Wallace home in Davenport after illness. Born in Seneca county New York she grew up in Grace Hill and came to Muscatine about twenty five years ago. She is survived by her husband a daughter Verna and several siblings. Funeral services will be held in Muscatine Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Miksch
Robert Wallace
Davenport
Muscatine
Mikseh
Seneca County
N. Y
Grace Hill
Burnett Hurt in Taxi Collision on Madison Street
T L Burnett sustained facial cuts and shoulder and back strains after a car collision at the Madison Street Solowa Avenue corner yesterday. He is mobile today but feeling the effects and grateful the injuries were not worse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Burnett
Madison Street
Solowa Ave
Mr. Burnett
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U. M. Downing
Burlington
Bers
Warren’s Coffee Store
Will Mayhew
Walter Brown
L. A
Adolph Larson
Washington Steam Laundry
Journal
H. E. Berdo
the Journal
Es Care Journal
White Way
Franklin Township
T. A. Sherbeck
West Chester
C. A. Reeves
New York
Iowa Ave
Edwin Griffith
Jersey
Boyd Berdo
W.M. Darbyshire
W. M. Darbyshire
Farrow
Melo Kallaus
Phone Riverside
P. J. Hansey
Lee Hanna
Crawfordeville
Iowa
New Zealand
H. B. Askea Rabbitry
N. Ave
B. Washington
Call
W. F. Flynn
Jane
the Evening Journal
Journal Office
Dustry
Phoenix Oil
Corporation
Lished Concern
Oklahoma
Texas
Kentucky
State
Twen
Treasury
Phoenix Onl Corporation
Securities
Des Moines, Iowa
OLD Line Life Insurance Company
Washington and Vicinity
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Ashby & Work Real Estate Loans Insurance
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