Firefly Kills Man Walking on Track Near Washington
Clarence Jayne, about 40, was struck and killed by the Firefly near Crooked Creek while walking toward Washington. He was deaf, with no warning heard by the train crew. He leaves sisters Edith Miller and Mrs. Pr. Rees, a brother Huston in Oregon, and lives with Lee Hough. burial planned in Elm Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Jayne
Crooked Creek
Washington
Lee Hough
Gip Miller
Col
Harry Flint
Ciss Johnson
Ed Grant
Wilber Beadle
Huston Jayne
Oregon
Frank Ross
Wessington Springs
Clarence Edward Jayne
John Young
Mary Jayne Young
Wellman
Edith Miller
Ww. Pr. Rees
Ss. D
Hueston
Toledo
Edith
Methodist Church
Death Claims Noah Hancock A Veteran Rural Mail Carrier
Noah Lawrence Hancock veteran rural mail carrier died Friday night after a long illness from influenza and lung complications. Born April 1, 1861 in Cedar County near Tipton Iowa he moved about 36 years ago to work and later learned plastering. He married Rosa Batterton December 24 and she survives though ill. Funeral set for Sunday at 2 pm from Goodin funeral parlors conducted by Rev Reade McCrory with Mrs Hancock’s choir assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Lawrence Hancock
Rurgl
John 8. Wilson
Nogh Hancock
Cedar County
Tipton
Iowa
Rosa Batterton
Henry Kuhn
Muscatine
Noah
Dan
Old Home
George
California
Lou
Elizabeth
Goodin
Reade McCrory
Hancock
Rainfall Exceeds Three Inches After Recent Showers
Total rainfall over Tuesday night and Wednesday reached 3.29 inches with most falling last evening after an early 2.02 inch total by 4 o clock. Forecasters expect a fair day ahead though not very warm and anticipate moisture effects to be beneficial.
Noah Hancock A Native Woodman Remembered For Honest Life
The obituary describes Noah Hancock as truthful, industrious, and honest who lived a simple life focused on work. A natural outdoorsman, he loved hunting and fishing and knew woods and fishing spots well. He was not affiliated with church or lodge but had many friends and a strong work ethic. He will be buried in Elm Growers. Hancock wished Sunday funeral for rural carriers to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock
Gaint
Noah Yancock
Meets Washington Folks in Town En Route to Bethel Church
L A Caldwell former county Sunday school missionary visited Saturday en route to Bethel church on Sigourney road in Dutch Creek township. He oversees this county and a dozen others totaling thirteen districts. He met Washington friends along the Mississippi in spring and groups at Port Lowisa Toolesboro and Hopewell on Muscatine Island. The visit included Art Long and Weller families. Mrs Weller was formerly Mangold, sister to Fred and John Mangold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Caldwell
Bethel Church
Sigourney Road
Dutch Creek Township
Othe
Washington
Mississippi River
Port Lowisa
Toolesboro
Hopewell
Muscatine Island
Art Long
Weller
Buttermilk Swartine Mach Sale by McCall Bros
McCall Bros advertise savings on the Buttermilk Swartine Mach with a price drop of $1.50 per 100 units. The notice highlights bulk discount terms and the vendor code 7514 end of deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCall Bros
Hundreds Attend Big School Exhibit In High School Gym
At least five hundred residents crowded the high school gym for the annual manual training home economics and agriculture exhibit despite steady rain. Prof. W F Bickel explained work in manual training featuring phonographs tables chairs dressers and cedar chests while Miss Blythe Parker and Miss Edna Mercer supervised sewing in home economics and Prof. Hieald Montgomery led the agriculture display. The event showcased strong student craftsmanship and was praised as one of the most successful annual exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
W. F. Bickel
Blythe Parker
Edna Mercer
Hieald Montgomery
Pine Row Butter Delivery Ad Offers Regular Service
An advertisement proclaims weekly Pine Row butter delivery with first class quality guaranteed. It urges customers to start now for summer months and promotes year round quality. Phone contact listed.
Death of Mrs Marjory Dudley daughter of F E Stewart
Mrs Marjory Dudley wife of David C Dudley of Denver and daughter of F E Stewart died suddenly at her father’s Denver residence on May 4 after a period of illness. She attended local High School and State Teachers College and is survived by her husband seven year old son her father four sisters and her twin sister. The clipping notes she formerly resided in this city where the Rock Island station agent for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B E. Stewart
Rock Island
Xl Roberts
Denver
Marjory Dudley
David C. Dudley
F. E. Stewart
Cheyenne Road
Dudley
State Teachers College
R. A. Wattson
Los Angeles
Pearl
Mary Stewart
T. Wynne Ross
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Mr. Hough
Elm Grove
Rier
Ladies
Brown
Oxfords
Frank L. Wilson & Co
Evening Journal
Inquire Journal
Call
Stuart Hotel
Ward
Washington County
Jersey
R. C. Wells
Crawfordsville
H. M. Stewart
West Chester Mutual
Geo. W. Stewart
Walter Johnson
Spirella Corsetiere
Mason's
Loyd Harrison
Ainsworth R
S. E
Riverside
Iowa Gas & Elec. Co
Inquire Journal Office
Mike Flynn
L. C. Smith Typewriter
New Victor Adding Machine
James Ralston
Keota
TitGeod
E. BR. Harmeier
E. B. Hammer
Ezra Eckerman
Kinross
Clara Barton
South Second Ave
Win Smouse
G. H. Finder
Schmoeller Bros
Blair
Sete
Washington Rendering Works
P. A. McLamore
R. Tony
Civil Service
Washington, D. C
P. M. Powelson
Iriel
TLERR
S Ik
W. 5S. Reister & Sons
Rede Aaers
Iowa Gas & Electric Co
Keo
Columbus Junction
Washington Iron and Metal
Iowa Avenue
Glatstein
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