Washington storm buries students in Coppock school collapse
A violent storm in Washington yesterday wrecked a Coppock area school building trapping eight young people. Rescue teams Lifted a partition and pulled seven students to safety while one, Lou Harmeier, escaped with minor injuries. Several classmates suffered serious wounds and were cared for at the McKune home hospital.
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Ira Mikech
Paul Allen
Cloyce Heard
Hope Ott
Rodney Crail
Verle Lienhart
Will Stewart
Myrtle Stewart
Blanche Stewart
Millie McArlin
Myrtle Shields
Jessie Klein
Chas Chance
Lou Harmeier
Gertie Reeves
Mary Jerrard
Hureka Actuol House
Frank McKune
Lou
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A. Alberson
Frank Wilson
Mart Miller
Charles Howworth
Jap Bidwell
G. W. Brown
Cal Beanblossom
Washington
Lou Harmeler
Mitprep McAtlin
Charlees Chance
Obituary of James Erwin in Verdi
James Erwin died at his home near Verdi after months of illness from stomach cancer. He was born June 6 1835 and was past 60 with a wife and seven children left behind. A druggist from Elizabeth West Virginia touts Electric Bitters and Lun kem’s Arnica Salve as cures for cancer and other ailments. Also an ad for kidney remedies from Dr Hobbs and a Chicago company.
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Stewart's Pharmacy
First Presbyterian and First U P Church Damaged by Storm
Severe electrical storm last night damaged the First Presbyterian Church and blew off spires at the First U P Church. Brickwork around the M B church dome loosened and debris covered the walk while twenty five junior children sheltered inside with two young women Mable Morton and Edna Klein. The lights failed but gas was lit and children were entertained until the storm passed.
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First Presbyterian Church
Washington Iowa approves 1908 sewer resolution
The City Council of Washington Iowa resolves to establish a new eight inch sewer line along specified lots and avenues. The plan connects to a previously established sewer and specifies construction standards and an estimated cost of around 40. Deputy mayor H Wilson signs the approval dated June 2 1908.
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