Principal Lincoln pageant roles named for July Fourth
Plans for the Fourth of July pageant list principal parts with cast. Lincoln figures span boyhood to prime, including Lincoln as boy James Clark Junior and Lincoln as young man John Lemmon, with many supporting roles and groups to be assigned soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Oates
L. B. Lupton
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
James Clark Junior
Thomas Lincoln
Manton Hebner
Nancy Hanks
Reese Plam
Ann Rutledge
Dorothy Clark Lincoln
John Lemmon
Mary Todd
Wanda Neiswanger
Robert Todd
Jean McNamara Hiack Hawk
James Ferguson
John Kirkpatrick
T. L. Brook
Columbia
Helen Wilson
Al Horsey Lands Sun Set Park Paving Contract
The Sun Set park paving job for about 2660 square feet was awarded to Al Horsey of Washington at $1.67 per square yard. J J McKeone of Washington bid $1.72 and Union Construction Co. of Des Moines bid $1.70. Work starts by May 18 and ends by June 15 with park entrances closed by a wire barrier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Park
al Horsey
Washington
J. J. McKeone
Union Construction Company
Des Moines
Park Board
W C Harding Buys Rothschild Residence
W C Harding superintendent of the city schools buys the Rothschild residence on East Washington street in a trade. Rothschild takes Harding’s bungalow on Clara Warton street. Possession is set for July 15 with the Rothschills moving to Jows City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Harding
Rothschild
East Washington Street
Commercial Club
Mr. Harding
Clara Warton Street
Rothschils
Jows City
Crawford Funeral for Dr William Crawford Monday
The funeral of Dr William Crawford former Washington resident killed in a Philadelphia street car accident will be held at Jones McElhinney chapel Monday morning at 10 interment in Kim Grove Cemetery Rev McCrory in charge Details reveal he died shortly after the crash and the funeral party is due to arrive tonight
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Crawford
Washington
Philadelphia
Jones & McElhinney Chapel
Kim Grove
McCrory
Crawford
Mourning Customs Among Syrians Go Against Tradition
A historical account notes that Syrians viewed mourning as effeminate and avoided male displays of grief, with some families dressing in women's clothing to signify weakness during bereavement.
Women Clubs Pledge to Y M C A Endowment Drive
Fortnightly club votes 100 for the Y M C A endowment fund nearing 20 000. Total gifts from community clubs reach 600 with more aid pledged. Rural Women plan ice cream strawberry festival to aid the endowment. Washington Improvement League adds 100. pledges collected by Ralph Thompson as drives continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Women's Club
Washington Improvement League
Ralph Thompson
Tuesaday
Lovelett Dies Suddenl y A Longtime Local Carpenter
Charles Lovelett longtime local carpenter dies suddenly at his East Second Street home after a routine evening. He served in the Fifty-first Iowa Infantry during the Spanish American War and leaves a widow Mary Belle Carson and two families, plus siblings and stepchildren. Funeral set for Monday at Jones & McElhinney chapel with Rev. Regan officiating.
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Charles Lovelett
East Second Street
Jones & McElhinney
M. R. Regan
The
Baptist Church
Mr. Lovelett
Johnson County
Frank and
Matilda
Constant) Lovelett
Corning
Iowa
Fifty-First
Iowa Infantry
Philippines
Mary Warren
Emil True
San Pedro
Calif
Mary Belle Carson
A. E. Crim
Dow Mehaffy
Grinnell
Clyde Carson
Minneapolis
Addie Kiesey
Washington
Frank Lovelett
Rock Island
Albert M
Peter
Waterloo
Harry Phillips
Davenport
Leander Lovelett
Kate Ruplinger
Carpenters' Union
Albert M. Haff
Woodlawn
High School Exhibit and Scout Show Draw Big Crowds
The manual training and domestic science exhibit at the high school drew large crowds with visitors viewing phonographs furniture and sewing displays valued by instructor Professor Bickel at about three thousand dollars. The Boy Scout film program and the school orchestra also drew hundreds with proceeds benefitting the Scout treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Iowa
Yellowstone Park
Bickejl
Blythe Parker
Clinton Scouts
Boy Scout Treasury
Bertha Hay
Black Anniversary Celebrated by Nate and Family
Mr and Mrs Nate Black marked twenty four years of marriage with about forty friends and relatives at the Walter Williams home on South Avenue B. Their wedding witnesses Mrs Calloway of Chicago and Mrs Emma Black attended the celebration. A music program and games followed by luncheon capped the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nate Black
Walter Williams
South Avenue B
Black
Calloway
Chicago
Emma Black
Funeral services for Dr. William Crawford
Funeral services for Dr. William Crawford, killed in an accident in Philadelphia, will be held at 10 o clock Monday morning at the Jones and McElhinney chapel. Interment will be at Kim Grove. The service will be conducted by Rev. J Reade McCrory of the First Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Crawford
Philadelphia
Jones & McElhinney Chapel
Kim Grove
J. Reade McCrory
First Church
Doctor elected vice president at osteopathic convention
Dr. A. W. Clow returned home from the Central States Osteopathic Society meeting in St. Joseph Missouri this week. He was elected vice president of the Iowa Osteopathic Association at the convention, which was praised as a fine recognition. He reports a very interesting session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Clow
Central States Osteopathic Society
St. Joe
Clow
Iowa Osteopathic Association
Hello Billi You Here A Bit By The Prime Minister
Prime Minister Sir Richard Meltride faced his fiercest rival on the platform in British Columbian politics. After the opponent launched a withering attack, Sir Richard spoke at length with no direct reference to him. At the end he addressed the crowd with a casual greeting, saying Hello Billi You here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Meltride
British Columbian
Hichard
Richard
Jim
Billi
Soothing Effect of Garden
Poem-like excerpt describes stepping into a garden to forget troubles. The speaker tends blue-weed and seedlings, waters plants, and admires a sudden bloom, finding solace in nature. The lines convey calm through simple acts of care and wonder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Trevenna
Crawfordsville May 12 Grade School Program
In the opera house program for grades 1 to 6 yesterday afternoon, activities included a Maypole Dance, recitations by Frances Mast Dale Riley and Norine Mast, sprite plays and folk dances, grade 3 and 4 outings, a Visit play, Kitchen Orchestra Shoemaker's Game Oats and Beans, songs like Johnnys Tooth Brush and Shoemakers Song, Apple Blossom drill, ball team dialogue, General Scrubby, salutatory Merle Howsare, inventory by May Welch, duets Clara Patterson Margaret Gault, class prophecy Earle Barnes, short play Under Sealed Orders, and quotations from poets by Eula Martin.
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Crawfordsville
Opera House
Frances Mast
Dale Riley
Norine Mast
Johnny
Merle Howsare
May Welch
Clara Patterson
Margaret Gault
Earle Barnes
Eula Martin
Creamery urges Sunday rush relief with prompt service
The notice promises quick service for Saturday night deliveries of eggs cream and poultry. It advertises Washington Butter made from graded cream and appeals to the better class of trade with no changes in Monday prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
W. SS. Reister & Sons
Roosevelt Essays Prize Winners and Local School News
The Legion offered a prize for an essay on Theodore Roosevelt. Eula Martin won a book for the best piece. Graduates listed include Margaret Gualt Isabelle Anwyl Max Anwyl Emmeline Hanna Amy Welch Vernon Fletcher Bula Martin Genevieve Davis Nellie Anderson Lawrence Sheaffer Glen Owens Earle Barnes Merle Howsare. Freshmen hosted Sophomores at a weinie roast at Fern Cliff with chaperones Miss Wallace and Mrs Rhue Mitchell. Westinghouse electric demo showcased household appliances and lunch cooked by electricity. Mrs Robert Shaffer won an electric heater.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Legion
Eula Martin
Margaret Gualt
Isabelle
Max Anwyl
Emmeline Hanna
Amy Welch
Vernon Fletcher
Bula Martin
Genevieve Davis
Nellie Anderson
Lawrence Sheaffer
Glen Owens
Earle Barnes
Merle Howsare
Fern Cliff
Wallace
Rhue Mitchell
Westinghouse Company
Robert Shaffer
Not at All a Bad Idea in a Personal Gift System
The piece describes a custom where wedding gifts honor the giver by naming items after relatives and friends. It notes how family objects like Aunt Bertha's ladle or Jack's tea strainer become linked to the donors and questions the broader use, even joking about recalling famous names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Hubby
Silver
Bertha
Jack
Mother Jones
Annie
Community announcements from local clubs and church groups
A collection of notices includes K of P work in second rank Monday night, Union Christian Endeavor at Christian church Sunday 6:15, Bridge Club with Mrs. Tom Berdo, Willing Workers bake sale May 20, Fortnightly music group with Mrs. Carl Hedges, Parsons College Glee Club concert at Pleasant Hill Christian church May 13, Neale Knowles visits Walnut club, Army training camp info from Dr Kerr and Leon Beatty Post, Woodlawn cemetery care for memorial day by Washington Improvement League, and Queen Esther Missionary Society annual open meeting.
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Parsons College Glee Club
Pleasant Hill Christian Church
Woodlawn
Washington Improvement League
J. B. Crail
Washington Council No 2008 Regular Meeting Notice
Regular meeting scheduled for Monday evening May 15 in Council Chamber. State Secretary Joe McCormick will attend. council convenes at 7 p.m. Sharp. Ladies' Aid entertain by Mrs Howard Gardner Mrs Karl Ensminger and Mrs Orr Maple on Thursday afternoon May 8 at the church. Receiving committee listed. Bring eggs for box.
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Washington Council
Council
Joe McCormick
Us Council
At & P.m
Rhdw
Wheelan
Howard Gardner
Karl Ensminger
Orr Maple
Bert Dill
Chas, Ashby
Effie Huber
Varieties of Crows and Their Distinctions
A reflection on crow varieties such as the rock dove magpie jackdaw and green jay noting their distinctive traits and behaviors. The piece highlights crows as notable birds with personality and diverse talents across regions.
Construction milestone noted for first Lolepfione
A historical brief observes the June 2 date and credits expert Alex Kell with guiding the initial telegraph project that led to the creation of the first Lolepfione, marking a landmark in communications development.
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Ist
Alex Ler Geutint Kell
Disney
Sient Spells Explained in Theorized Mind Silence
The notice discusses why some individuals speak less cites a reassurance that they lack further thoughts to share and suggests a link to tension or riots related to a figure named borton Trease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relves
Borton Trease
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Davy Crockett
George DD. Prentice
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Hart
Silas Ross
Charlies Dreseer
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J. Hrockhart
U.S. Grant
Claude Hanch
Robert F.lee Robert
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Mre
George W. Hay
John Wilkes Booth
Ralph Shan
AL Horsey Lands
Woodrow Waster
Woodrow
Iowa Gas & Electric Co
Women's Organizations
Chas: Lovelett
Eran
Mrs. N. Black
Kodaks
Phillips Drug Store
Kodak Store
Evening Journal
Jefferson Street
Red
Ed Gray
Effie Knowels
East Third St
Green
Ainsworth
Kalona House
Kalona, Iowa
the Journal
Earle Libe
N. L
SFS. Sons
Neil Kracaw
Beving Motor Co
W. Lrd St
Hays
Joe Melinaky
Poland
China
John Jackson
Ed Robertson
West Chester
Harvey
Second St
America
Wilson Flower Garden
Wellman
Jersey
Gall
East
Madison St
Good Garden
Phobe
Plue
Oe Gee
Boston
Road East
Pinder
Ory
North 2Nd Ave
Wook
Pekinton Sullivan
Savings Bank of
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Ala
K. R. Beak
Dearborn
FE. H. Messer
Aaa A
Alsteel Mfg. Co
Battle Creek
Michigan
Union Christian Endeavor
Christian Church
Tom Berdo
A. M. RE. Church
Carl Hedges
Neale Knowles
Ames
Ladies of Walnut Club
Lem Guy
Fort Snelling
Cloyce B. Kerr
Leon Beatty
Queen Esther Missionary Society of
Methodist Church
Friends
Missionary Societies of the Church
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