Mrs Hethcote Claimed by Death at 53 in Washington
Mrs D B Hethcote aged 53 died at 6 45 this morning at her home 22 North Third avenue Washington. Funeral services will be held at the home tomorrow at 2 pm Interment will be at Ainsworth She was born February 22 1867 in Washington county Indiana near Salem and married D B Hethcote October 14 1886 at Lawndale She is survived by husband and four children W S Hethcote Hazel Goble Cecile Simons Ada Hethcote a son Ward died at age two Also surviving sisters and brothers Ellen Linder Lizzie Naugle Emma Fullerton Amanda Creswell Lin Bishop Kin Bishop Robert Bishop and her mother Mrs G W Bishop The deceased was a member of the Washington Methodist church and noted as a good wife mother and neighbor.
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D. B. Hethcote
North Third Avenue
Ainsworth
Dora Bishop
Washington County
Indiana
Salem
Lawndale
Lit
D. BE. Hethcote
Ellen Linder
Washington
Lizzie Naugle
Davenport
Emma Fullerton
Amanda Creswell
Twin Oaks
Ind
Lin
Atlanta
Robert Bishop
Lincoln
G. W
Fil
Hethcote
Methodist Church
Large Crowd Hears Evangelist Vawter
Evangelist Vawter led Christian church meetings drawing a large crowd with powerful singing heard twelve blocks away. He spoke on Faith and how to get it, noting faith and belief are interchangeable in Greek. Four people, two men and two women, responded to the invitation to accept Christ.
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Christian Church
Vawter
Lucile Mize
Reverend Frank Galloway Receives Doctor of Divinity Honor
The Presbyterian Advance reports Rev. Frank Galloway the son of local residents has been awarded the Doctor of Divinity by Arkansas Cumberland College. The notice extends congratulations to Dr. Galloway, pastor of Central Presbyterian Church in Fort Smith Arkansas.
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The
Presbyterian Advance
Nashville, Tenn
Frank Galloway
M. W. Galloway
R. F. Galloway
Central Presbyterian Church of
Fort Smith
Arkansas
Arkansas Cumberland College
D. D
Dr. Galloway
Camp Dodge huts draw eager buyers at auction
Des Moines June 25. Young couples hoping to marry soon bought several hundred squad huts in an auction at Camp Dodge. The first building sold for 110 dollars, then bids climbed to 125 dollars as the sale opened this morning.
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Des Moines
Camp Dodge
Charles Beatty Hurt In Fall From a Tree
Charles E Beatty suffered severe bruises and a wrenched back from a 14 foot fall while picking cherries yesterday afternoon. The limb broke causing the accident. Injuries are not serious but will keep him laid up for some time.
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Charles E. Beatty
Missionaries Home From Egypt Are Here
Prof. and Mrs. Arch Owen and their sons John Charles and James arrived in Washington this morning for a yearlong visit with Mrs. Owen’s parents. The Owens have lived in Egypt seven years where Mr. Owen taught at Assiut College, a noted United Presbyterian mission institution. The three boys were born in Egypt and are seeing America for the first time.
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Arch Owen
John
Charles
James
Asaiut
Egypt
Watshington
Owen
Assiut College
United Presbyterian Mission
America
Frank Taylor Hurt In Hay Wagon Accident At Crawfordsville
Frank Taylor sustained a broken rib on his left side Friday afternoon around 3 30 while riding a hay wagon. The wagon upset and he was thrown forward onto the front holster. He is resting comfortably and will be confined for several days.
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Crawfordaville
Frank Taylor
Frank
Oil for streets delayed as Missouri shipment stalls
Keota Eagle reports oil for street oiling ordered from Missouri two weeks ago has not arrived. Delay threatens planned paving and may keep streets in good condition only if rain holds off, with continued reliance on current surface through the summer.
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Keota Eagle
Missouri
Brighton Enterprise Rubio’s team dominates with unbeaten run
The Brighton Enterprise reports Rubio’s ball team undefeated this season with several shutouts. They cruised past South English 8 to 0 last Sunday and prepare for a Sunday game against Cone. Pitcher Glen Beauchamp leads the staff.
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Brighton Enterprise
Rubio
Uio
Glen Beauchamp
Massive levee raise eyed for Des Moines and Louisa counties
Burlington Iowa June 26 A major project aims to raise the entire forty two miles of levee in Des Moines and Louisa counties. Joint levee boards hired Harmon of Peoria Illinois to draft plans and supervise the work at an estimated cost of about 500000. The levee would be raised by three feet and placed three feet above the high water mark if the Mississippi River Commission approves.
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Burlington
Des Moines
Louisa County
Harmon
Peoria
Mississippi River Commission
Suffragists Press Harding on Women’s Vote
A group of militant suffragists from fifteen states confronted Senator Harding in Washington urging him as Republican nominee to push ratification of the woman suffrage amendment. They urged calling special sessions in Connecticut and Vermont to speed up approval for November voting. Harding declined to act as a club for state authorities but expressed support for ratification and hinted at possible favorable news, while insisting he cannot force state executives.
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Washington, D. C
Harding
Connecticut
Vermont
Senate
Women’s Suffrage Call Faces Harding Over Proposals
The National Woman’s Party issued a statement after the conference expressing complete disappointment with Senator Harding’s position. It declares that until he recognizes his responsibility and acts effectively, they shall not be content with his stance on women’s full participation.
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National Women's Party
Harding
Mule Ownership Battle Ends With Court Victory
Waukegan Illinois June 26 six year dispute over ownership of a mule between John K Morris of Lake Forest and James F Doyle of Deerfield concluded in court. Judge Edwards ruled Doyle owned the mule and Morris must pay 750 dollars plus court costs. The mule died soon after the decision and the men inspected Morris stable for the Missouri tractor referenced in the case.
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Waukegan
Ill
John KR. Morris
Lake Forest
James F. Doyle
Deerfield
Morris
Lake County
Doyle
C, CC, Edwards
Mrs Charlotte Walker Celebrates 100th Birthday
Mrs Charlotte Walker marked her centennial at her daughter E A Knott’s home in Concord township on Wednesday June 23 1920. Dozens of callers sent flowers and ecards while friends offered cheers. Though aged she remains active walking a mile to Fredonia last November and daily gathering cobs and kindling, with good health solid eyesight and alert mind.
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Columbus Safeguard
Charlottee Walker
E. A. Knott
Concord Township
Benns Off to California on Summer Westward Trip
Mr and Mrs H W Benn and their son Howard left last week for a western trip they will spend most of the summer and fall in Washington Oregon and California visiting relatives. It should be a delightful journey and many Washington county friends wish them full enjoyment.
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Karona
H. W. Benn
Howard
West
Washington
Oregon
California
Washington County
Fashion Hint Men Buy High Heels and Artificial Cherries
In Mobile Alabama on June 26 readers learn how whisky runners use oversized fashion items to dodge prohibition. Men fetch French heels for dancing pumps and artificial cherries to adorn chapeaux, bought via two sacks believed to hold each item.
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Mobile
Ala
Milady
Emry takes secretary post at Enid Chamber of Commerce
Roy L. Emry has assumed duties as secretary of Enid Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce. A letter from him notes Enid as a city of 23 000 in the wheat belt with harvest begun. Oil fields lie 20 miles east and could spur a boom if oil is struck. Editor Had the Flu Kalona News describes recent illness and slow recovery of staff.
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Brighton
Roy L. Emry
Enid
Okla
Chamber of Commerce
Laffer Sells Paper in Buffalo Center Iowa
Major Glenn L. Laffer longtime editor of the Riverside Leader has sold his Buffalo Center Iowa newspaper. speculation says he will return to the newspaper business soon.
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Riverside Leader
Glenn L. Laffer
The
Leader
Buffalo Center
Iowa
Glenn
Real estate record hits million in Washington county
Alex De Bord and partner John Applegate reported 200 800 in sales over five days all within Washington county. Notable deals include Jackson Farm near Ainsworth for 100 000, 200 acres and McGuire farm 122 acres south of Washington, plus Hays farm near the city limits. Transactions show steadier demand for well improved farms and suburban homes rather than speculative booms.
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Alex de Bord
Harper
Graham Opera House
Washington County
de Bord
John Applegate
Washington
Jackson
Ainsworth
Fred Jackson
Sam Baird
Ainaworth
James McGuire
Mr. de Bord
Roy Busby
Mr. McGuire
Haskins
Joe Hays
Earl
Wayne Limerman
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