Judge Hamilton to deliver Decoration Day address
Judge D W Hamilton of Grinnell, a ruling judge in the district, will give the principal address in Washington for Decoration Day. Local committees invited students to participate, and plans include tolling bells at noon for a moment of national tribute. Local speakers will address services at Woodlawn and Elm Grove cemeteries after the procession.
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Judge Hamilton
D. W. Hamilton
Grinnell
Washington
Pogramn
J. P D. Glasgow
Decoration Day
Woodlawn
Elm Grove
Former Resident Elizabeth Melville Dies in Denver
Word reached here of the death in Denver of Mrs Elizabeth Melville formerly a resident of this city and sisterinlaw of Mrs Jennie Law. The Melville family left years ago and are remembered by older Washington residents. The family home was near Sunset Park. Mrs Melville died on the 9th of this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Melville
Jennie Law
Melville
Washington
Sunset Park
John Shields
High School Programs Announced For Baccalaureate and Graduation
Sept. W. C. Harding announces the annual baccalaureate service at First United Presbyterian Church next Sunday evening and the high school commencement at the high school auditorium the following Thursday. Programs include processional and invocation, choirs, scripture, vocal solos, an address, benediction, and diploma presentation for the Class of 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Harding
First United Presbyterian Church
Arthur R. Oates
Willard Wylie Helen Harvey
W. G. Robb
Buck Marion McLauchlin
Angéress
Henry Bailey
Mary Gale Letts
A. “Carmena
H. Wane Wilson
Edward McDowell
Howard McDonald Parsons College
Verdict in Jayne Inquest Returns Death by Engine
Coroner's jury finds Clarence Jayne died when struck by Rock Island engine No 598 pulling train No 450 on May 12 1923. The deceased was totally deaf and the engineer did all possible to avoid the collision on the Rock Island Railway Co. tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Jayne
Rock Island
Jayne
Rock Island Railway Co
California Tourists Plan Indefinite Stay on Golden State Limited
California tourists FE Nagley and wife and W J Taylor and wife board the Golden State Limited for California on the southern route due to Mrs Taylor's health. They will first visit Los Angeles then San Francisco to see the Taylor boys Harry and Leonard and an uncle of Mr Nagley. The trip is described as potentially glorious and may last all summer if they like it.
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IS. FE. Nagley
W. J. Taylor
Golden State Limited
Mack Ieland
California
Stranahan commends Washington convention coverage
Professor Stranahan of Iowa state Sunday school council writes to praise the Washington hosts for the convention's handling and generous newspaper coverage. He notes appreciation from Sunday school leaders, the fine spirit of Washington citizens, and universal satisfaction with the event.
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BE. HH. Stranahan Sof Oskaloosa
Iowa State Sunday School Council
State
Washington
Iowa
Stranahan
Ticklish Job Removing Columns At Jenslin Building
Jack McKeone works at the Jenslin building on the west side to support the structure while removing columns and inserting a cross beam. He uses about eight jack screws under the front, lifts slightly, then works under the columns to loosen and replace them without lifting the front. The process requires patience and care, but is performed without mishap, a common method lately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack McKeone
Jenslin
Will Conduct Glenn Funeral at Covenanter Church
Rev W C Alien pastor of the Covenanter church at Wyman will preach the funeral for Mrs Sarah Glenn. They were longtime friends, as he formerly preached at Living Lake, her old church, quite frequently.
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W. C. Alien
Covenater
Wyman
Sarah Glenn
Living Lake
Mrs. E Koehler Claimed By Death in Local Hospital
Eva Godwin Koehler, daughter of John Godwin and Anna Coppock Godwin, died after a health decline and failed operation at the county hospital. Born October 22, 1898, she lived near Washington, taught four years after high school, married Edme Koehler August 20, 19. She and her husband farmed seven miles southeast of town. Survived by her parents and siblings Nina Hayes Charley Mabel Archie Howard, plus Walter Coppock of Shenandoah and relatives in Chicago Oklahoma and Arkansas. Funeral plans awaited word from relatives.
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Ehme Koeller
Eva Godwin Koehler
John Godwin
Anna Coppock Godwin
Washington
Edme Koehler
Prairie Center
Christian Church
Nina Hayes
Emmett Hayes
Charley
Jewel Tea Co
Mabel
Archie
Howard
Walter Coppock
Shenandoah
Chicago
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Local Lions Respect Sorrow of President
No Lions club meeting today except the usual luncheon out of respect for Rev. Reade McGoory president whose father Dr J T McCrory died Sunday night. McGoory left for Pittsburgh to attend the funeral of his father, a noted minister of the United Presbyterian church.
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Lions Club
Reade McGoory
McCrory
Pittsburgh
J. T. McCrory
United Presbyterian Church
Mrs. McCrory
Washington
Railway Workman Hart L. J. Cook Falls From Bridge
Hart L J Cook a tie gang worker at Rubio suffered a serious accident while lining track on a bridge. The lining bar slipped causing a kick back that hurled him fifteen feet onto rocks. He sustained a broken right arm and facial injuries. A local doctor treated him and he expressed relief at surviving. He returned to Washington this morning for further care.
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L. J. Cook
Rubio
Washington
W R C Presents Flag to Colored Church
The Woman's Relief Corps presented a silk flag to the local Colored church on Sunday with exercises. Mrs Henderson Walker gave the presentation speech as patriotic instructor. Mrs Frank Gobble, chapter president, spoke briefly along with Miss Nora Mott Mrs George Black and the church pastor.
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Woman's Relief Corps
Henderson Walker
Frank Gobble
W. R
Nora Mott
George Black
Rotary Meeting Highlights and Mock Presidential Sketch
A detailed Rotary Club report describes chairmanship by Mrs Charley Davis and Mrs Joseph McElhinney plus efforts of Mrs Fred Moore and Mrs FE Hammer in supper and stunt committees. Electa Morrison of Oskaloosa delivered a long violinist tale, praised for depth and talent. A playful mock meeting featured impersonations of members with roles assigned to Mrs Chas Davis as president and others, while Rotarians praised the evening as a success.
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Charley Davis
Frank
Claud Lemmon
Frank Wilson
Orville Elder
Dr. Wickham
Supt. Harding
Electa Morrison
Oskaloosa
L. F. Morrison
Joseph McElhinney
Geneal
Fred Moore
FE. B. Hammer
E. E. Stutsman
Orville Elden
H. W. Buell
Scotland
England
America
Rotary
Chas Davis
J. O. Sexton
Bowers
Jay McNamara
Relph Thompson
Ralph Thompson
C. S. Lemmon
M. W. Bailey
E. FB. Stateman
E. B. Hammer
R. E. Shannon
Count Boris
Omer Jones
Jim Wilson
Clow
Dr. Clow
Jungbluth
Supt Harding
Fred Neiswanger
Tr. Bowers
Paula
Carl Junguiqth
Cc. S. Lemmon
Carnival Couple Wed at Local Courthouse
J. Stevens of Kansas City and Goldie Brown of St. Joseph Missouri obtained a marriage license yesterday and were united in marriage by Justice of the Peace D C Kyle. Both are connected with the Brundage carnival.
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It. J. Stevens
Kansas City
Goldie Brown
St. Joseph, Mo
Justice of the Peace
D. C. Kyle
Wayland dealer Fred Kauffman visits town on business
Fred Kauffman of Wayland was in town on Monday for business matters.
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Fred Kauffman
Wayland
Legion Still To Control Carnival In Brundage Show
The Leon Beatty Post will share in carnival earnings despite moving the Brundage Carnival Company to a county lot near the city limits after city authorities barred downtown street shows. Legion supervision and deputies will monitor the grounds, a Meenie cost of 90 dollars was paid by the post, and Boyd Berdo donated land for the venue. The fair opened with good attendance before rain cut visits. attendees describe the performances as clean and of unusual merit.
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Leon Beatty Post
Brundage Carnival Company
Carnival Company
American Legion ‘Boys
The
Legion
Board of Supervisors
Brundage
Leon Beatty
American Legion
Boyd Berdo
Former Premier De Freycinet Dead in Paris
Paris May 15 Former premier De Freycinet has died. AP dispatch notes his long political career and influence in France. The obituary confirms the death but provides few biographical details in the brief report.
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Associated Press
Paris
Prance
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Ayyma Fo
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Gennen- Thayer
Glee Club
W. W. Bowers Payal
W. H. Hampton
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Carolyn Ramitton
Cam Oemekanenenen Spintler
Lorain
Iowa Gas & Electric Co
State Sunday School Council
Will
Glenn
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Rotary Club
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Commercial Club
Literary Society
Darktown
J. D. Glasgow
Eveybody
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Preston Wolf
Claude Lemmon
L. F. Moerison
J. E. Edgington
Dr. Stutsman
Rotary Anns
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Fred Nelswanger
Lion's Club
Hart
W. & Reister & Sons
Migs
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Evening Journal
Grier’s Cafe
Eppel
Mangcold
Methodist Church
Titt Tuft
Bruns Seed Store
L. C. Smith
Victor
James Ralston
Keota
Titéeod
Senator Dunlap
D. F.sayre
Springdale Farm
J. Martin White
Glenn G. Hayes
Chester White
W. L. Gates
Titt
Mike Flynn
Ead
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Bruns
Inquire Journal
Clara Barton
South Second Ave
Milwaukee Depot
Legions
Washington Iron and Metal Company
Southtown Avenue
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