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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1923

Page

3

Inquest Into Clarence Jayne Death Concludes This Afternoon

Coroner Dr G W Hay and a jury will hear testimony at Rock Island station as Train No 49 Firefly from West Chester to Washington is examined. Witnesses including engineer, brakeman Wilber Beader and fireman Carl Johnson describe whistle signals and the tragic collision.

G. W. Hay Clarence Jayne Rock Island Washington M. Keck Dave McLaughlin CC. Oo Dayton Walter Boyer Jayne West Chester Wilber Beader Oskaloosa Carl Johnson Evans Ed. Grane

Holiness Assn Meets In Oskaloosa

The Town Holiness Association with the National Association holds its fifth annual camp meeting at University Park Camp Grounds in Oskaloosa from June 1 to 11. Leaders include Rev. Geo J Kunz from Syracuse and Rev C W Ruth from Indianapolis. Bishop Stuntz delivers the commencement on June 5. Free lodging and meals are arranged for visiting students, pastors, and ministers with reduced rates for ministers and missionaries. For details contact Rev A P Breneman at University Park.

Town Holiness Association National Association University Park Oskaloosa Town Geo. J. Kunz Syracuse New York H. C. Morrison Wilmore Kentucky C. W. Ruth Indianapolis Indiana A. P. Gouthey Seattle Washington J. M. Harris Miami Florida Stella McNutt Sebring Ohio C. H. VI Stuntz Methodist Church University A. P. Breneman Towa

Last Witness Testsimony Delayed in Jayne Funeral Planned

The last witness Mrs Edith Miller sister to the dead man said her brother was totally deaf. The jury postponed the inquest until today to hear Harry Flint of Rockland. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 30 AM at the Jones and McBethinney chapel.

Edith Miller Harry Flint Rock Feland Jayne Jones and Mcbeihinney Chapel

Death of Robert Turbott Ainsworth area resident

The Journal reports the death of Robert Turbott formerly of the Ainsworth community. He died about four weeks ago at his Russell Iowa home. Survived by a wife and four children. He was a respected local figure with prior residence on the Oregon township farm later occupied by Mr Rademaker and nearby where Mack Gordon lived.

Robert Turbott Ainsworth Journal Mr. Turbott Russell Iowa Rademaker Oregon Township Mack Gordon Me. Tarbott

Washington High Team Excels At Parsons Meet Fairfield

Washington high school athletes place third at the Parsons college invitation in Fairfield. Fort Madison leads with 52 points as Everingham and Harper boost the squad. records fall for Rice in pole vault and Boice in 120 yard hurdles.

Washington Fairfield Fort Madison Harper Everingham Prison City Ottumwa Albia Winfield Olds Ainsworth Burlington Chariton Richland New London Bloomfield Hoddy Rice Parsons Iowa Brady Milton Bill Boice Crumley von Schrader Boice Brookins Oskaloosa Waymack Marshall Rinett Molesworth Crone Bolce Nickolaus Ullman Dusky Suit Wise Tine von Shrader Brown Aloon Cheiton Moon Vincent Kelsey Griswold Wilcox Rrnest Nickolous Reeves Ultman Miller Port Madison Sands Woods Campbell Reed Peters Harris Baker Smith Timan Stoke Huntgate Peaks Beauchamp Geneva Zine Mullen Fvyeringham Ft. Madison Ft. Madon Wavymack Marshai Washington Fheringham Ft Madison Harner Suit Fortumwa Eyveringham Parke Larner Ft.Madison FL Madison

Samsel of Davenport Here Tomorrow Night

KE Samsel a Davenport window display expert from W L Parker Co will demonstrate window decoration principles at the Advertising Club meeting tomorrow evening. He comes with one assistant and will use materials and merchandise in the demo. Dinner at 6:30 at the Commercial Club. reserve a plate by calling L F Hen Saale.

KE. W. Samsel W. L. Parker Company Davenport Advertising Club L. F. Hen- Saale

Pine Now Weekly Delivery Service Offer

Advertisement for Pine Now delivery, promising first class weekly service and year round quality. Call to start for the hot summer months with guaranteed quality. Contact Karle Libe at phone 15-14 731660.

Karle Libe

Insurance notice at Graham's Store location

The J. A. Work Insurance Co. over Graham's Store at 331 Green is mentioned with reference 381f in the notice, indicating a property related item or policy detail.

J. A. Work Insurance Co Graham's Green

Death takes Rev McCrorys father in Pittsburgh

Rev J Reade McCrory learns of the death of his father Dr J T McCrory in Pittsburgh. The 78 year old former Pittsburgh pastor and prominent preacher likely died of apoplexy or heart trouble. Survived by a widow and six children including W Bruce in Pittsburgh and Rev J teade McCrory in Washington. Funeral planned for midweek with return of the local pastor home next week.

J. Reade McCrory First United Presbyterian Church J. T. McCrory Pittsburgh Mr. McCrory Iowa City McCrory W. Bruce McCrory James Montrael Canada J. Teade McCrory Washington Alice Jean Pittsburg Willard Racine Wis

Claude Rosenberger Dead

Relatives report the death of Claude Rosenberger at Morrison Illinois Funeral services will be held in Moline Illinois further details pending obituary notices from family and local authorities

Claude §. Rosenberger Morrison Ill N. L. Fleming Washington Rosenberger Moline

Rev Oates to Preach After Resigning Pastorate

The session of the Presbyterian church invites Rev. A R Oates who resigned his pastorate to stay in the manse after June first and to fill the pulpit when no candidate is available. Oates accepts temporarily and will preach when in town and no other plans intervene. He plans to visit Washington for a few weeks.

Presbyterian Church A. R. Oates Oates Washington

Earl Simpson Shop Is Scene of Blaze

A blaze damaged the Earl Simpson shop near the West Madison street home yesterday shortly after noon. Everett Simpson filled a stationary engine tank with gasoline which sparked on a live wire igniting the fuel. Neighbors and F Simpson quickly submerged the flames with water to save the structure before the fire company arrived.

Earl Simpson West Madison Steet Everette Simpson F Simpson

Divorces in Paris Double Since 1915

Paris report shows French divorces rising after World War I with numbers from 1884 to 1921 and 1922. Infidelity desertion and wartime strain cited along with increased court ease and lawyer advertising for cheap decrees.

Paris France Figes

Seeing the Bright S de

A fragment recounts a skeptical voice from the Boston Evening Transcript about addressing broad issues. It hints at public frustration with ongoing problems and a call for action while noting the tone of practical concern in city discourse.

May Fete at High School Planned for Wednesday

The annual Mey fes tival at the high school will be held Wednesday evening May 14 at 6 46 with a processional crowning of the May queen and a program of national folk dancers and a May pole winding. If rain, events move to Thursday after school. Mrs A D Dickinson leads with Miss Helen Wilson assisting with costumes.

A. D. Dickinson Helen Wilson

Funeral for Noah Hancock at Goodin parlors

Funeral services for Noah Hancock were held Sunday at two pm at Goodin funeral parlors. Rev J Reade McCrory of the First United Presbyterian church led the service with church choir music. Rural mail carriers from across the county attended, with pallbearers including Roger Jones John Allen Ed Wolf John Wilson Mel Crandall and Rodney Kephart.

Noah Hancock Goodin J. Reade McCrory First United Presbytrian Church First Roger Jones John Allen Ed Wolf John Wilson Mel Crandall Rodney Kephart

Joint social of Pythian Sisters and Knights

Announcement for a Thursday evening social hosted by the Pythian Sisters and Knights of Pythias in the hall at 7603. Include attendees and details as given, highlighting the joint event.

Pythian Sisters Knights of Pythias

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jayne Inquest Ernoon Holiness Assn Robert, Turbott Stephen’s Jewelry Store North Side Square Alvin Rogers MEET Samsel A. W. Clow Rev. M’crory J.T. McCrory PEPTS Second United Presbyterian Dr. McCrory Old Washington Academy Mercer Counts Monmouth College Third United Presbyterian Church of United Presbyterian St. Children Claude Rosenberger Rev. Oates W. Om. Heister Migs Evening Journal City Feed Yard Eppel Cal Earl F. & M. Bank BIG Work Team Eli Jackson Rod Fron J. Martin White Glenn G. Hayes H. M. Stewart West Chester Mutual Charley Shellr Brighton Wellston J. H. Warren Bruns Chester Davison Farmers Co-operative Exchange Olson Putnam's Store Jara Barton South Second Ave Milwaukee Depot Red Rhode Island Everett Denison Madison Jones R. K. Brown G. H Journal Office David Akeiman Baker Medicine Stuart Hotel North Iowa Ave Washington County Washington Iron and Metal Company Iowa Avenue Blue Ale
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