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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1911
Page
4
Funeral services were held for Mrs Mugh Logan at her daughter’s home with Rev. W O Fisher officiating and burial planned in Keota. Separate services for Mrs Cal Long occurred at the Baptist church with Rev. D J Coon and Elm Grove cemetery interment. Virgil Ferguson's funeral was held at the Oole Ferguson home, about seven miles southeast of town, yesterday afternoon.
The Washington service for Rev J C Currie of Crawfordsville and funeral for van Fish at the Fish home on West Madison were led by local clergy. Interments occurred at Win Grove and Kim Grove cemeteries with pallbearers including Walter Gardner and J T Stewart.
A light column explores identity and roles as a transfer man and lumber dealer, posing questions about who holds power and expertise in shifting jobs and materials, with tongue in cheek notes on local industry figures.
Washington beats Fairfield 6 to 1 as Doles and Clapper pace the offense with two base hits and a home run. Dollies fans 12, Young 8 as Fairfield struggles with errors and misplays in a misty Saturday showdown at the ball park.
In the St Jane School of Music society recital held Saturday afternoon in the school parlors, Misses Clarion Dempsey Mary Sexton Edna Tobin and Mary Swift presented a program as beginners. The room was prettily decorated with spring flowers and guests enjoyed a well rendered concert featuring several pieces and biographical sketches.
The Brotherhood of the First Baptist Church will meet with Bo Sap tomorrow evening with full attendance desired. Regular meetings and notices for Orion Lodge American Yeomen M B A and related groups are scheduled across the week, with times and attendees requested. the Modern Woodmen plan a Wednesday session to attend the funeral of brother Fred Shoemaker.
A fragment from a 19th or early 20th century column hints at a forthcoming reveal of “Who is Who in Washington.” The piece teases insiders and a reward for discovering the identity, while noting public interest and related cultural events at local churches and lectures.
A tongue in cheek note in the Tombstone Epitaph praises science's progress and imagines future breakthroughs that could isolate a presidential bee. It reflects optimism after dark clouds and urges looking forward to better times.
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