Mary Ann Webb Dies in North Washington After Short Illness
Mrs Mary Ann Webb died at 11 30 PM at her son Frank Webb home following a brief illness of acute indigestion. Born Mary Ann Armstrong in Oswego New York January 7 1837 she was 70 years 5 months and 9 days old. She married J G Webb January 2 1853 and moved to Iowa in 1863 where she lived the rest of her life. Survived by Frank Wes Ragan C L Webb and C B Webb with several deceased incl George Eva Wilson Samuel. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
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Mary Ann Webb
Frank Webb
Washington
Webb
Wes Ragan
Mary Griffith
J. G. Webb
Iowa
Mr. Webb
Santa Ana
Calif
George
Eva Wilson
Samuel
Voliney
Resurrection lecture at High School Auditorium
Professor Wilcox of the State University will deliver a lecture Thursday at 9 o'clock in the High School auditorium. The topic is The Resurrection of Christ An Historical Fact.
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Wilcox
The
State University
Christ
Pin Lost Between Square and Creamery
A Lost-Swastika pin is missing. finder should leave it at this office.
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Square
Local ladies depart after visits on leave and travel
Miss Brockway, visiting her sister Mrs. John Smeltver, left for Ainsworth this morning. Miss Laffer arrived from Sigourney for a brief visit at Mrs. Chas. Needham's home. Miss Kate L. Ogborn, who spoke on China work at the M. E. church, left for New Sharon. She runs a China school and will return in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Brockway
John Smeltver
Ainsworth
Kate L. Ogborn
M. E. Church
China
New Sharon
Missionary Tea Planned on Presbyterian Church Lawn
A missionary tea is planned for Tuesday evening June 18 from 5 to 8 oclock on the Presbyterian church lawn. Residents are invited to attend and learn about the churchs outreach efforts.
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Presbyterian Church
Woman's Missionary 10 Cent Social and Thimble Bee
The Woman's Home Missionary society of the M. E. church hosts a 10 cent social and thimble bee at Mrs. J. A. Harwood's home on Friday afternoon June 21 from 2 to 5. Everyone is invited.
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Woman's Home Missionary Society of
The
M. E. Church
J. A. Harwood
Mrs. H. D. Smouse Celebrates 82nd Birthday
On Friday evening June 14 Mrs. H. D. Smouse gathered her family at her South Iowa avenue home to celebrate her eighty second birthday. Family expresses appreciation for her good health and happiness in being surrounded by loved ones.
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H. D. Smouse
Iowa Avenue
Miss Aner Gardner Hosts G T Club Evening
Miss Aner Gardner will entertain the G. T. club Tuesday evening at her home on West Main street.
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Aner Gardner
G. T. Club
West Main Street
Bride to wed George Shaw Wednesday in shower honoring Miss Mc Clean
Miss Etta Whiting hosted a Saturday evening miscellaneous shower for Miss Bessie Mc Clean the bride elect who will marry George Shaw Wednesday evening. Guests presented many useful and pretty gifts and a light luncheon followed the enjoyable event.
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Etta Whiting
Bessie McClean
George Shaw
Fortnightly Club Holds General Meeting at Baptist Church
The Fortnightly club held a Saturday afternoon meeting in the Baptist church. A brief business session preceded reports on the Federation of Women's Clubs convention held in Oskaloosa. Reports were given by Mrs. B. W. Nicola, Mrs. R. S. Cook, Mrs. D. J. Norton, and Miss Hallie Berdo.
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Baptist Church
The
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Oskaloosa
B. W. Nicola
R.S. Cook
D. J. Norton
Hallie Berdo
Wallace Hosts Thirteen Club Gathering in Muscatine
Mr and Mrs Leigh H Wallace entertained the Thirteen club of Muscatine on Saturday evening. The group, of thirteen local residents, arrived on the six o clock train and left at 130. Guests included Judge and Mrs Jackson Mr and Mrs L G Burnett Mr and Mrs J B Chaplin Mr and Mrs Ed Cook Mrs P M Musser and sister Miss Hutchinson and Miss Louise Van Patten of Columbus Ohio.
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Leigh H. Wallace
Thirteen Club of
Pretty prenuptial shower at Strum home for Hester Smith
A miscellaneous shower was held Friday at the A. R. Strum home seven and a half miles west of town in honor of Miss Hester Smith who will wed James Combs next Wednesday evening. Hostesses Mrs. Strum Mrs. Lorien Neal and Miss Ethel Hayes oversaw decor and refreshments. About forty guests attended from nearby areas and the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Strum
Hester Smith
James Combs
Strum
Lorien Neal
Ethel Hayes
J. W. Guy
L. E. Neal
Miss Smith
Etha Quinn
Ed Grayson
John Kephart
Fern
E. P. Johnson
Moline
John Kupka
Riverside
Milenda Dougall to Wed Alfred Reiner at St James Church
Mr and Mrs Hugh Dougall announce the marriage of their daughter Milenda Agnes to Alfred John Reiner. The ceremony takes place Wednesday June 19 at 9 o clock in St James Catholic church, with a reception at the bride’s home at noon.
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Hugh Dougall
Milenda Agnes
Alfred John Reiner
St. James Catholic
Royal Neighbors Hold Regular Meeting Tomorrow Evening
Regular meeting of the Royal Neighbors will be held tomorrow evening in the hall. A very good program has been planned, and a good time is expected. All members please be present.
John Stewart and Bride Invitations For Two Receptions
Mr and Mrs Allen Stewart announce two receptions in honor of their son John Stewart and his bride from Portland Oregon The afternoon event is set for Tuesday June 18 and the evening reception for Wednesday June 19 at the Stewart home northeast of the city.
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Allen Stewart
John Stewart
Portland
Oregon
Stewart
Bachelor Maids Entertained by Mrs Babcock at Hervey Bell Home
The Bachelor Maids will be entertained this evening by Mrs John Babcock at the Hervey Bell residence on West Second Street.
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John Babcock
Hervey Bell
West Second Street
Marriage announcements for Ray Fesler and Elizabeth Liske
Announcements report the upcoming marriage of Ray Fesler to Miss Elizabeth Liske at Riverside on Wednesday, indicating a formal union and local social interest.
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Ray Fesler
Elizabeth Liske
Riverside
Fesler Bride Joins Riverside After Muscatine Baseball Standby
Friends in the city recall Mr. Fesler a mainstay of the Muscatine baseball team for two years and describe his bride as a charming Riverside young lady. They will reside in Riverside after the wedding.
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Fesler
Muscatine
Riverside
Reception Honors New Grand Army Commander Palmer
About sixty citizens gathered Saturday to honor Col. D. J. Palmer, recently elected department commander of the Grand Army of Iowa. Spokesman Capt. S. A. White congratulated him, with brief remarks by local leaders and patriotic music.
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D. J. Palmer
Grand Army of Iowa
John Alex Young
J. J. Kellogg
A. N. Alberson
Wm. Ramsey
C. Gardner
W. Brookhart
Clifford Thorne
Messrs. Alberson
Ashby
Colonel Palmer
Young People’s Convention of Keokuk Presbytery Opens
The Keokuk Presbytery annual Young People’s Convention begins tomorrow at 10:30 in First U. B. church with three meetings tomorrow and two on Wednesday. Rev. Fred Elliott of Waterloo will speak on Hands Fall tomorrow evening and Dr. T. H. McMichael of Monmouth College will address the group Wednesday afternoon. Miss Della Knecht leaves for Oskaloosa to visit friends and attend the carnival this week.
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Young Peoples
Presbytery of
Keokuk
U. If
Fred Elliott
Waterloo
T. H. McMichael
Monmouth College
Miss Burroughs Heads to Cambria for Summer Visit
Miss Mabelle Burroughs leaves this morning for Cambria Iowa to spend the summer with her uncle Carl Moore.
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Mabelle Burroughs
Cambria
Iowa
Carl Moore
Fight for Inheritance Tax In Omaha
The appraiser values Herman Kountze's personal estate at 700000 dollars after his death ten months ago. Excess stocks and bonds were disposed of by trust deeds shortly before death to evade inheritance tax. The case questions whether deathbed transfers to dodge tax are exempt.
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Omaha
Herman Kountze
Child dies after playing with matches in Chicago home
Harold Brown two years old son of Mrs Laura Brown of 259 East Ohio street was burned when he played with matches and caught clothing on fire. He died shortly after the accident. Mrs Brown was burned on face and hands while trying to extinguish the blaze.
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Chicago
Harold Brown
Laura Brown
Ohio Street
Brown
DAMES AND DAUGHTERS OF MANY WALKS OF LIFE
Grace Redpath bequeaths 150000 to McGill University Montreal. Catherine Waugh McCulloch sweeps Evanston precincts for justice of the peace. Melba sings and speaks in any mood. Harriet R Yeomans at ninety still attends Sunday school. Grace N Wishaar is US only woman theatrical scene painter educated in Paris. Kate Looflurrow leads a busy life widow head of house and editor. Eleanora Duse hears Rest madam Rest. Sofia Agnes Johnson twelve interprets for a thousand men in Coatesville works speaking six languages.
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Grace Redpath
Peter Redpath
Montreal
London
McGill University
Catherine Waugh McCulloch
Evanston
Ill
Mme
Melba
Harriet R. Yeomans
Columbia
Conn
Grace N. Wishaar
San Jose
Cal
United States
Paris
New York
Fifth Avenue
Manhattan
Herald Square
Kate Looflurrow
Madison
Eleanora Duse
de Maupassant
Gown Trends Highlight Two Inch Plaited Skirts
The New York Post notes skirt fashion shifting to two inch plaits and walking lengths above the ankle. Overdresses gain notice as an unseen overskirt, with circular or tucked hems creating a two-skirt illusion suitable for cotton silk wool and linen fabrics.
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New York Post
Smiths Sail Through Soo Locks in One Day
Five ships named Smith passed through the Soo locks in a single day drawing attention to the number of Smiths on the Great Lakes. Ten vessels carrying the name Smith operate locally, including tugs and smaller craft.
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Hancock, Mich
Smith
Soo Locks
Great Lakes
Betrothal of Prince William to Grand Duchess Maria Paviona
Stockholm reports the betrothal of Prince William Duke of Sudermanie second son of Crown Prince Gustave to Grand Duchess Maria Paviona daughter of Grand Duke Paul Alexandroviteh of Russia.
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Stockholm
William
Duke of
Sudermanie
Gustave
Maria Paviona
Paul Alexandroviteh
Russia
In Love and War A Confederate Woman's Dilemma
A Kentucky plantation visit reveals a Southern woman torn between family loyalty and a Confederate sister’s safety as a Union scout is suspected of betraying them. The story ends with a moral that in love and war there is no standard code of ethics.
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David Starr Jordan
Harper’s Weekly
Louisville
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Livingstone
Rock Castle County
Kentucky
Crab Orchard Springs
Crab Orchard
Kinsfolk
Tennessee
Corinth
Mississippi
Shiloh
Leutenant
Ohio
Elevator Prank Sparks Lead Pipe Gaffe at City Hospital
A hospital superintendent recalls a mischievous elevator joke by a staffer. While chasing a plumber in a basement tunnel he finds a lead pipe in the man's hand, not a smoking pipe, as a punch line to the prank. The anecdote highlights a lighthearted clash of discipline and humor in an urban city hospital.
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Philadelphia
Judge’s Courtroom Display That Court Becomes Aim at Law
A western town judge with grand sense of justice arrests a man for assault and battery after a quarrel. In court the defendant pleads not guilty and the judge, crimson faced and indignant, fines him 100 dollars for breach of peace and 100 for contempt, declaring the court a lar.
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Ian Character
the Royal
R. Stuart & Sons
Johnson
Minnesota
Pinner
Young Peoplees’ Convention
Della Knecht
Sofia Agnes Johnson
Coatesville
Kei Kating
Widow Jones
Boston
Florida
Gans
California
J. C. Smith’s Cash Grocery
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