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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1923

Page

3

Funeral services for Jesse A. Taylor Saturday

Funeral services for Jesse A Taylor will be held Saturday at 3 PM in the Jones and McHilinney chapel conducted by Rev M R Regan. Burial follows at Jim Grove cemetery. Born February 5 1864 in Washington county he lived here until 25 then worked as a surveyor in Wyoming before returning three months ago. He died yesterday at his mother's home on North Marion Avenue. Survived by one brother Dr Fred Taylor of Lewistown Montana and three sisters Mrs George Brinton Mrs Fred Mauthe and Mrs Nellie Thomas. His father died six years ago.

Jesse A. Taylor Jones & Mc Hlhinney M. R. Regan Bapter Church Jim Grove Mr. Taylor Washington County J. R. Taylor Nellie (Cocklin) Taylor Lander Wyoming Washington Taylor North Marion Avenue Fred Taylor Lewistown Montana George Brinton Fred Mauthe Nellie Thomas Boulder Colo

Church Theft Warning Promises Immediate Action

A. W. Yard, chairman of the church board, warns that unless the parties who took the basket and other articles from the Baptist church last night return them, steps will be taken at once to apprehend and prosecute them.

Governor Backs Normal School Aid Debate

Des Moines May 4 The state board of education and Governor Kendall discussed the Story Act proposing 50 000 for private colleges to train rural teachers. Kendall may veto though he favors more normal training colleges and has two weeks to decide.

Des Moines State Board of Education N. F E. Kendall Kendall Fortieth General Assembly

Development of organs from pandean pipes in early history

The text notes that organs developed from pandean pipes with Ctesibius of Alexandria credited with an early crude pipe organ in antiquity. Archimedes reportedly had one around 226 BC. Organ adoption in Europe spread from Greece and was used in religious devotion in churches by about AD 100.

Ctesibius Alexandria B. C Archimedes Europe Greece

Washington High School Hi-Life Volume Four Dedicates Coach Dickinson

Copies of Hi-Life volume four, published by Washington high school’s senior class, arrived today and were sold to subscribers. The yearbook dedicates the volume to athletic coach A D Dickinson for three years of leadership and building a strong track team football squad and basketball team. It features senior photos, group pictures, and sections on student clubs and activities, with jokes and ads.

Washington High School Ienry Bailey Charles Lytle A. T D. Dickinson A. D. Dickinson Hove Hi-Life Orance and Black Forum Journal Office

Sheriff Takes Mrs Luther to Rockwell City Reform School

Sheriff C M Denison left for Rockwell City with Mrs Mabel Luther who Judge Hamilton sentenced to up to three years at the reform school. He traveled with his mother Mrs Milt Denison Mr Minick and Keith Sweet who drove part of the way.

C. M. Denison Women's Reformatory Rockwell City Mabel Luther Hamilton Milt Denison Minick Keith Sweet

Departments of State Are Moved In Iowa Reorg

Iowa reorganizes state offices in May moving several departments to new quarters to accommodate a new department of agriculture. Pharmacy laboratory work may relocate to a Des Moines college as equipment is stored. the pharmacy commission shifts to the state house room formerly used by geology. Journal want ads bring results.

Associated Press Des Moines Iowa Department of Agriculture State House Des Moines College Pharmacy Commission Geological Department

Judge Hamilton Plans May 16 Return To Court

Judge Dan Hamilton of Grinnell adjourned court yesterday afternoon to Wednesday May 16 when the Cannon versus Brown cases will be heard. Several other cases may be continued if time allows. Foreclosure was granted against Amelia St Scofield versus John B. Black. Receivership orders were issued in other actions and some cases were dismissed or reset for the September term.

Dan Hamilton Grinnell Cannon Hamilton John Greiner J. Hanley Pearl Chambers A. G. Turner Iowa National Bank Earl Commercial Savings Bank of Des Moines Katherine Singmaster Ralph W. Boyd J. A. Wehr

Rehearsal Tonight For Monday Evening

Director Jesse J Miller announces a final rehearsal this evening at the Methodist Church for the musical program to be presented next Monday evening before the state Sunday school convention. The eight o'clock start invites all union chorus members and community attendees until seats fill. Delegates will be seated after Tuesday morning opening. non delegates may apply to the registration committee for a one dollar delegate fee.

Jesse J. Miller Methodist Church Miller

Auto license fees top seven million in May reports

Des Moines May 4 more than seven million dollars had been collected in automobile license fees by May 1 and 479 807 registrations topped the first four months of 1922 by about forty thousand. State automobile department figures show total registrations for 1922 reached 505 821.

Des Moines State Automobile Department

Right Man on the Spot Timing in Invention

A brief editorial note emphasizes that success hinges on the right person being present at the crucial moment. It suggests chance can aid in recognizing talent, but timely presence remains essential for invention and discovery.

Scanifold

Quinn and Dixon Again at Large and Behind Bars

William F. Quinn and James Dixon were freed briefly at Brighton then recaptured after being spotted by a local sentinel. Investigators found dynamite, caps, nitro and guns buried near their stay sites, tied to a string of robberies including a grading camp theft and possible Bruns safe and Denver mint links. Both have prior records and await grand jury action in September.

William F. Quinn James Dixon Brighton Brighton Saneshal Yesteday Ccth Fred Sweet Dixon Quinn Pleasant Plain Fairfield Washington Kansas City Liberty Denver Sweet Wayland

Lausanne Confab Deadlock As Turks Refuse Talks

The Near East peace conference stalls over protecting foreigners in Turkey. Ismet Pasha heads the Turkish delegation and refuses to discuss the Allies proposed amendments, keeping the talks at a standstill in Lausanne Switzerland.

Lausanne Associated Post Switz Turkey Ismet Pasha

Life as I See It in the Courier Journal

A reflective note from Louis Vile in the Courier Journal laments uneven justice, admitting that the world has not granted him justice in some directions while others he does not seek.

Louis Vile

Concert Series Opens With Uncertain Plans This Saturday

Venues host band concerts this week with the first show slated for Saturday night. Arrangements remain incomplete as organizers prepare. Patrons are urged to arrive early and enjoy the event, with Atonr Creamery inviting attendees to bring their ess es and cream for service to all.

Atonr Creamery

Boy Scouts Stage A Very Good Show

The Junior Hi-Pop notes a fine performance by local Scouts directed by L D Henderson and Lloyd Hill at the High School. Homer Brinning played a street boy drawn to Scout life, aided by a large cast, teaching better manhood and citizenship through the tale of his gradual conversion.

L. D. Henderson Lloyd Hill Thau Homer Brinning

Held for Part in Oklahoma Murder Last Month

Isabelle Oklahoma May 4 Jacek Pope a youth and Red Harvey now under arrest for assisting in the killing of Thomas Hansel his wife Mrs Lydia Pope and two children at the Hane home near Howarth April 26 last John Pope estranged husband of Mrs Pope charged with responsibility for the crime announced today

Ted Trey Isabelle Oklahoma Jacek Pope Red” Harvey Thomas Hansel Ais Lydia Pope Howarth John Pope

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