Sunshine Club and Rebekahs Host Busy Society Day
The Sunshine Community Club meets at Mrs. John Koch home with fifteen members and one guest, enjoying an impromptu program and a social hour. Rebekahs hold regular session with officer nominations and invitations to upcoming entertainments. Meth odist church women host a large thimble bee with musical numbers and a money-boosting tea. Presbyterian women gather for prayers and reports on Mexico and Tuskegee, and a plane party near Foster house offers hospitality despite weather. Friendship Club reports strong attendance and a talk on Pennsylvania and Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Community Club
John Koch
Max Lowe
Elizabeth
Minnie Koehler
Lena Baer
Walter Gardner
The
Friendship Club
Warren Donaldson
Emma Wright Mason
Washington
Pennsylvania
Michigan
County Negro Hanged for Evanston Candy Shop Kill
Chicago May 16 Lawrence Washington a negro was hanged in Cook county jail for the December slaying of Nun vio Mascolino a candy shop keeper from Evanston Illinois.
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Hol
Chicago
Lawrence Washington
Cook County
Nunvio Mascolino
Evanston
Inl
Mexican executed in Utah for Park City murder
Pedro Cano, a Mexican national, was executed by firing squad at the Utah state prison for the March 14 1928 murder of George St. Clair in Park City Utah. He was shot at 9 12 a.m and pronounced dead three minutes later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Utah
Pedro Cano
Utah State Prison
George St. Clair
Park City
Community Announcements and Club Meetings Summary
Local notices list a Saturday Woodman hall meeting on May 16 with foreman order, a request for care of 1925 season lots by Mrs Crail, a Past Noble Grand Circle gathering at Mrs Larson's home, and Y W A vesper service moved to 4 15. Also Lexington Ladies Aid Society entertaining with a receiving committee, Fortnightly Club music program and officer elections, Deanmascos Shrine No 10 meeting, an American Legion special meeting, Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society at 6 15, Junior Queen Esther Standard Bearers after school, Heights School PTA program and social at 7 30, Pythian Sisters regular meeting, and Embroidery Club hosted by Mrs Sigafoose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Mia. Hambrick
Elsie Bratten
A. Anderson
George Dowell
Charlotte Squire
Lois Sarton
Miss Bratten
Dorothy Dowell
Nita
Margaret Corbin
Evelyn Bambrick
Mire
Tom Downing
Andy Corbin
Local visits and school events in Crawfordsville
May 16 report from Crawfordsville notes visitors from Oskaloosa and Seo, a trip to Ames for a high school orchestra contest, and a baseball game vs Olds that ended 14 to 13 in Olds favor after twelve innings. The senior class play cast for The Charm School is listed with many students and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adel
Lois Harper
Madonna Sherwood
Eck End
Myre
Richard Bennett
Mr. Smith
Olds
Charm School
David McKensie
William Hagie
Jim Simpkine
Hayden Williams
George Boyd
Earl Lowe
Austin Bevans
Denis Jones
Homer Johns
Earle Barnes
Elsie Henedett
Kyle Edwards
Miss Curtis
Hope Huston
Sally Boyd
Etna James
Muriel Doughty
Ethel Edwar
Ethel Spelgin
Marvian Davidson
Lillian Stafford
Miriam Sipe
Alix Mercer
Eleanor Mitchell
Mise Kayes
Lucille Andrew
Pleasant Ridge Community Notes May Update
Pleasant Ridge RR 4 moves through a week of visits as Jacob Lambert and his wife join son Clyde and Mrs. Henry Underwood. Mrs. Will McBride hosts Mrs. Henry Conrad, and Sam Lambert visits the parental Lambert home. Road crews repair the big bridge east of Laudermans while Annie Mae Conrad schooling with Mrs. Alice Underwood at Crawfordsville. Mrs. Tony Kauffman is ill and John Erlenbush paints his house.
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Pleasant Ridge
Jacob Lambert
Clyde
Henry Underwood
Arthur Conrad
Will McBride
Havre
Sam Lamberts
Lambert
Laudermans
S. H
Will Wilson
Anna
Conrad
Underwood
Anna Mae Conrad
Alice Underwood
Crawfordsville
Fred Blees
Tony Kauffman
John Erlenbush
Community notice details for club meeting and ad response etiquette
Evening May 22 wear aprons and leveralls. Bring sauce dish cup and spoon. Those not bringing ice cream should bring cake. Notice Kolah Club will meet with Mrs John Jackson. When replying to an advertisement tell the merchant about it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kolah Club
John Jackson
Washington 1867 election results and theater notes
The Washington city election results list Mayor Ralph Dewey and others including Treasurer P. S. Sheldon and Marshal R. W. McElroy with councilmen in four wards. A lively theater scene features the drama Chimney Corner and Paddy Miles the Limerick Boy with humorous mishaps and stage antics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ralph Dewey
Sheldon
R. W. McElroy
G. G. Bennett
Thos Curran
R. Cowles
G. Owen
C. H. Wilson
E. T. Hebener
M. C. Parker
J. H. Wil
George Smith and wife return from extended bridal tour
Mr George Smith and his lady arrived back here last Thursday after a six week absence. He brought a large stock of boots and shoes harness and saddle hardware and findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Smith
Local drug stores expand in town with new opening
Drs. A Rodman and R T McKay plan to open a large drug store in Mr Wickersham's building on the east side. The move will add a fifth drug store to the town's lineup, signaling growth in local commerce.
What Is It In The Square
A curious object in the square draws visitors as locals ask questions about its purpose. Col. Crabb reports being asked about it a dozen times, reflecting widespread intrigue and speculation.
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Col.Crabb
The Court House Mystery Divides Travelers and Supervisors
A crowded scene shows travelers debating the purpose of a building, with guesses ranging from school to hog pen to ancient ruin. The Colon el rues strangers questions and suggests a poster declaring the structure a Court House, but the editors refuse to risk offending the Board of Supervisors who each hold it in high regard.
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Board of Supervisors
Private School Opens in Old Brick School House
Private School Miss Nannie Springer will commence next Monday in the room formerly used as a school room west of the old brick school house. Emigration trends show families moving west as Mr. J W Campbell and Mr. John Elliott join others in Indianola. Mr A Conger and family also migrate, with expectant plans to return to Washington in two or three years.
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Nannie Springer
Select
J. W. Campbell
Indianola
John Elliott
A. Conger
Mr. Conger
Washington
A New Wrinkle and Local Notices
A daily express runs between this place and Brigh ton with a comfortable carriage on the road. Marriages noted: James K. Wilson wed Mary E. Jenkins in Washington on the 14 inst and J K Brown with Sarah J Fleming on the 25th ult. Alexander M. Houck and Maria J. Riley, both of this County, married on the 7th inst. Gunyanders Teas for swigging not shooting sold by Dawson and Adair for 1.00 per pound. Swig some of ft.
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Brighton
Washington
James KE. Wilson
Mary E. Jenkins
J. K. Brown
Sarah J. Fleming
Alexander M. Houck
Maria J. Riley
Dawson & Adair
Estey Organ Agency Taken by A H Wallace
A H Wallace has taken the agency of the celebrated Estey Organ. The brief note mentions a lively display and invites readers to see a busy showroom or demonstration.
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Estey Organ
A. H. Wallace
Cultivator Production At Wilde’s Shops
A group of men work at Wilde’s shops turning out cultivators. Chips fly sparks fly and hammers beat as steam puffs. The effort yields several of the best market cultivators. Local notes include Mr H M Holden and wife staying through Monday and a misprint about Mr H’s marriage. Also mentions churns by Wm McCutcheon and a May 23 1867 marriage between Mart L Orris and Delia Stephen near Ainsworth.
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Wilde
H. M. Holden
Hawkeye
Indiana
Wm. McCutcheon
Ainsworth
Mart L. Orris
Delia Stephen
Boy Hurt On Corn Planter During Field Ride
A son of J Pearson sustained a severe leg injury when a double team on a corn planter toppled a stake and a horse struck the boy's leg, driving the stake and piercing the leg below the knee. Initial fears for his life gave way to gradual improvement.
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Oregon
J. Pearson
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Washington to Open July 1 1867
The Farmers and Merchants Bank of Washington Iowa announces its opening date July 1 1867 with a board of directors including J A Henderson J N Laughead Wm McClelland and others. Officers list J A Henderson as president Rev I N Loughead as vice president S G Owen cashier and JL C Richards assistant cashier. A notice notes the G A R boys offer to man a fire engine or ladder concern if citizens equip them asking city officials for a response.
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Farmers & Merchants Bank of
Washington
Iowa
Board of
J. A. Henderson
J. N. Laughead
Wm. McClelland
J. R. Richards
Wm. Smyth
N. Littler
A. W. Chilcote
L. C. Richards
J. Rader
S. G. Owen
Rev. I. N. Loughead
JL. C. Richards
Abe Martin and Fawn Lippincut on Affairs o' th Heart
Abe Martin and Fawn Lippincut advise a Belle Center girl how to choose between love and practicality in marriage. They discuss changing times, possible partners, and the need for personal fit and trade or profession before committing.
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Abe Martin
Fawn
Belle Center
Ohio
Lharacter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rebekahs
Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
H. Forman
Milan Shields
F. W. Eastwood
L. S. Hewitt
Mexico
Tuskegee
W. C. Harding
Jessie Kerr
Riddle
Sleepy Hollow
Lloyd Foster
Grace
Edith Kirkpatrick
Birmingham
Foster Home
Woodman Hall
Woodlawn Ownies
J. BB. Crail
W. IL. L
Noble Grand Circle
L. K. Larson
Fitz
Y. W
Charles Stewart
Vale Gardner
Morten Emde
Lexington Ladies Aid Society
Everette Young
Warren Matthess
Don Huber
Mis
Carolyn Hamilton
Deanmascos Shrine
Masonic Temple
American Legion
L. Etter
Alma Hearne Holland
Esther
I’. L. Etter
the Heights School
Pythian Sisters
Tillie Sigafoose
Embroidery Club
Pleasant Ridge RR
Victoria
B.C
London
Eustace B. Maude
Panam
Iis
China Sea
H. M. S. Benaeta
H. A. Burrell
EF. L. Carrell
J. F. Wilson
Queen Vic
Hawkeyes
Chimney Corner
Paddy Miles
Limerick
Georgia Rodman
Johnnie Hall
Vox Populi
John
Mr. C
Montezuma
Miss R
Banquo
Joe
St. George
John Bryson
City
Court House
C. Clapp
D. J. Norton Jr
C.M. Stinson
H. Wilson
T. Lindsey
M.S. Parker
E. Chpman
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