Hiram Heaton to be buried Sunday in Glasgow cemetery
Funeral services for Hiram Heaton will be held Sunday at his home in Jefferson county with interment in Glasgow cemetery southeast of Fairfield. Heaton died after a fall at Rock Island yards en route from Iowa City, complications from a stomach dilation following a leg injury. He was 77, born 1845 in Ohio, lifelong Jefferson county resident, never married, and active in local history and veteran groups.
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Hiram Heaton
Jefferson County
Glasgow Cemetery
Fairfield
Heaton
Washington County Hospital
Iowa City
Rock Island
Ohio
John Heaton
Iown
Davenport
Second
Iowa Infantry
Hornets’ Nest Brigade Association
Tte
Fairifeld
Burlington
Mississippi Valley Historical Society
Old Settlers
Old Settlers’ Quartet
Southeastern Iowa Horticultural Society
Tha Society
Washington
Methodist Church
Junior High Pupils Display Strong School Spirit
Junior high seventh and eighth graders have been showing school spirit with class scraps and color displays around town. They are more active than the recent high school juniors and seniors.
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Pupiis
New Ice Machine Sparks Plant Upgrade
Two engineers work today on installing a new ice machine in the plant. If all goes well, production will begin by Saturday and improve trade by enabling in house butter production. Washington Butter is marketed as the best and aims to offer quality to customers.
City Council Sets June 6 Hearing on Pavement Plans
A called meeting set June 6 as the date to hear objections to proposed pavement of thirteen blocks in the city. The council will consider the paving resolution, likely to pass, after petitions from many property owners. The blocks include West Main five, North Marion three, North Fourth, and East Seventh from the water works to the American Pearl batt en factory.
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West Main Street
North
Marion Avenue
North Fourth Avenue
East Seventh Street
Sacred schedule and union service announced at local church
One Sabbath morning at 9 45 a m worship and 11 o clock sermon on A Mighty Revelation. No Christian Endeavor or evening service. Union service at the Methodist church for the high school Baccalaureate at 7 39. Next Sunday Children Day at 11 06. Arther Ro Oates pastor.
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Methodist Church
Great Evangelistic Week at United Presbyterian West Chester
Sabbath services announce Morning service at 11 a.m. Evangelist C. Smith of Chicago speaks on Why Backslide. A 3 p.m. men’s address Will Living a Moral Life Save? and a 3 p.m. women’s meeting at the Methodist church. 8 p.m. features The Greatest Question. Campaign ends Sunday 28th with nightly 8 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. sessions. Smith speaks briefly each time.
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United Presbyterian Church
West Chester
Evangelist C. ©. Smith
Chicago
Mr. Smith
Methodist Church
A. J. McConnell
Smith
Senior class play nets 250 dollars in receipts
Gross receipts from the high school senior class play were 250 dollars for the Wednesday and Thursday performances. The production was a substantial success and the class thanks the Washington band for lending the use of the play Niobe, secured by the band for its own use.
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Washington Band
County Fair Slated for June Second by Woman's Relief Corps
June 2 set for the County Fair to raise funds for the YMCA endowment. The event runs afternoon and evening with ten cent adult and five cent child admissions. Booths offer various entertainments and free attractions at two and eight featuring rope walking and a balloon ascension.
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M. C. A. Endowment
Lyon Baking Company Adds Soda Fountain Department
The Lyon Baking company adds a new soda fountain on the north side of the square. An unoccupied room will host tables for ice cream and lunches served by Mr. Lyon, along with Hartman's ice cream. Coffee, sandwiches, and salads will also be offered to attract downtown shoppers.
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The
Lyon Baking Company
Lyon
Hartman
Kalona Enjoys Whimsical Minister Play
The Washington Standard Bearer girls performed a humorous play last Friday evening in Kalona. The cast delivered well acted and splendidly funny parts, drawing amusement from those in attendance. Despite fair turnout, the event was a genuinely worthwhile entertainment.
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Kalona News
Washington Standard
Memorial Sermon for G A R and W R C at Local Church
The memorial sermon will be delivered by Rev. C W Klein at the Second United Presbyterian church on Sunday afternoon May 28, a week from tomorrow, honoring members of the G A R and W R C.
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C. W. Klein
Second United Presbyterian Church
Oateses Return From Des Moines Presbyterian Assembly
Rev and Mrs A R Oates return home after attending the Presbyterian general assembly in Des Moines. They describe the session as very interesting and report their week away was productive.
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A. R. Oates
Des Moines
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
Home return for Dr Arthaud with serious condition
Dr. D Arthaud who was taken to Kirksville Missouri for treatment early in the week arrived home yesterday evening His condition is regarded as very serious.
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D. Arthaud
Kirksville
Admonitory Advice On Self Control Across Settings
A quote attributed to Peston admonishes self restraint in private thoughts family temper company tongue and adds a crowd warning about watching one’s watch. The remark highlights consistent emphasis on behavior across social contexts.
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Peston
Pimento Valuabile Commercially in May Jamaica
In May 1402 Christopher Columbus noted the scent of pimento carried from Jamaica by sea breeze. He observed the pimento tree blossoms, fragrant air, and the heavy resin of its leaves and round berries. The berries supply all spice for commerce and the plant remains an indigenous wild precursor of regional value.
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Christopher Columbus
Jamaica
Brighton Commencement and Missing Washington Man
Glenn Chambers, a Washington businessman, has been missing since Monday. An extensive search in Davenport and Washington continues as his family fears mental distress may be a cause. Brighton conducted its high school commencement with nine girls and three boys and held Alumni Banquet events followed by a series of class picnics.
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Glenn Chambers
Woshington
Elne
Chambers
Davenport
Washington
Pearl Leeper
Ethel Craft
Rosemond Thompson
Lenon Edwards
Mildred Woodford
Lois Ingham
Phyllis Woodford
Eliza Swisher
Keith Prizer
Otis Hoover
Edwin Bennett
M. B. Church
Harold Ross Praises Tross for Crawfordsville Superintendent Pick
Alex Miller spoke at Webster Iowa this week about the high school commencement and reports Harold Tross, who has served as superintendent there the past year, stands very high in the community and has been successful in his school work. He will be superintendent next year at Crawfordsville.
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Alex Miller
Webster
Iowa
Harold Tross
Crawfordsville
Street concert by traveling troupe draws Washington crowd
A troupe of colored performers held a week long street show in Washington. Last night they performed in a vacant lot where the new YMCA building will rise, drawing several hundred listeners. Some audience members bought the patent medicines they offered.
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Washington
Hay to Sing With Band at Central Park Concert
Well known tenor Charles Hay will perform with the band at this evenings Central Park concert. His solos draw crowds and elevate the value of the performances.
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Hay
Tomacht
Charles Hay
Central Park
Colonel Palmer named honorary Lincoln Memorial delegate
Colonel D J Palmer of Washington is named by Governor Nate Kendall as one of the twenty four Iowa honorary delegates to the Lincoln Memorial dedication in Washington on May 30.
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Palmer
D. J. Palmer
Washington
Nate Kendall
Iowa
Lincoln Memorial
Washington, D. C
Altar Lights Burn Fifty Years in Chicago Church
Altar lights have burned day and night before a Blessed Virgin statue in a Chicago Cathedral parish to commemorate the church escaping destruction in the great fire of 1871. The vigil marks fifty years of continuous light as a symbol of preservation and faith within the community.
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Chicago
Ust
Seek New Supp ¢s of Ivory
Genuine ivory is scarce and hunters left Seattle last Summer to prospect Yukon and Norte sound tundras for mesteden tusks. Another source is Behr ing sea walrus and parwal.
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Seattle
Yukon
Norte Sound
True Sayings on love and life by Edear Saltus
The late Edear Saltus notes that love does not guarantee flawless performance and observes that life is filled with delights most people never enjoy while the world holds many charming people few of us meet.
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Edear Saltus
Odd Village Names Across Britain
The text notes a Scottish island village called Ou with a two letter name and mentions about a hundred three letter place names in Britain such as Nox in Mpshire and Jay in Lerefordshir.
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Tn Istay
Scotind
Britahy
Lerefordshir
Air Is Thin on Mars Report Highlights Sparse Atmosphere
The report notes Mars has a thin atmosphere about one quarter as dense as Earth's. Research outlines reduced air pressure and implications for future exploration and ascent dynamics on the planet.
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Mars
Earth
Decoration Day at Crawfordsville
Memorial day program lists a 1 o'clock procession from the Legion rooms to the Methodist church and cemetery with a band invocation and remarks by Dr. A S Smith Iowa Wesleyan president. Legion Auxiliary will decorate graves as children are asked to bring flowers and a ball game between Wyman and Riverside completes the day.
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Crawfordsville
Legion Rooms
J. F. Barnett
Selo
Glen Duncan
Frank Gault
A.S. Smith
Iowa Wesleyan University
Music—Legion Quartette
G. F. Pulsifer
Legion Auxiliary
Wyman
Riverside
Buck Passes the Buck Incident in Western Gambling tale
A Plate Indian with a stick used a painted dollar bill to pass it to a Chinaman who settled a gambling debt with an American. The American was arrested per the New York Morning Telegraph report.
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New York
Bell Toll Signals Prayer in Chinese Temples
Temples in China place a bell at the doorway and worshipers pull a rope to ring it as they enter, notifying the gods to be ready for prayers and respond to requests.
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China
Watchdog of the Treasury Judge Holman Dies
William Steele Holman a United States representative from Pennsylvania earned the title watchdog of the treasury for his economy stance and opposition to extravagant measures. He served from 1868 with gaps through most congresses until his death in Washington on April 22, 1917.
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Treasury
William Steele Holman
United States
Lodlana
Washington
Jie
Local social notices from Crawfordsville area updates
Mrs. Lee Cease returns home after visiting M. Db. Work. Miss Flora Flemming arrives from New London to spend the summer at home. Grace McGraw and Winona Crile visit from Parsons College Fairfield to see Flo Juzeler. Naomi Myers returns from Fairfield to Keota. Mrs. T. J. McFarland goes to Cedar Rapids on business. Mrs. C. C. Thorn visits Letts home of grandmother Mary Guillimott. Mrs. J. B. Pritchett returns to Rock Island after visiting the Jacksons. Mrs. Cora Olds Mead and daughter Helen Beverly of Denver visit Chas and Ace Olds in Centerville. L. EB. Nagley leaves a tulip-tree bouquet at the Journal office. Marriage licenses issued to Cleo Stagner and Pearl Wahl Wellman and Clarence J. Kummerhart and Clara H. Shebanak Riverside. Miss Lucy Meacham to visit Washington for Memorial Day week, staying with cousin Mrs. R. F. Brown. Meacham heads primary work in Sapulpa. Mr. and Mrs. Allen and Dorothy of Keota visit Dowls. Dorothy Allen finishes Gllendale school year.
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Cora Olds
Mead
Helen Beverly
Denver, Colo
Centerville
Chas
Ace Olds
Lucy Meacham
Washington
R. FB. Brown
Miss Meacham
Sapulpa
Okla
Hendrickson visits Thornbury area. seeks teachers
Mr. and Mrs. George Hendrickson with their children Jean Irene and Mary Ellen visited relatives Mr and Mrs Thos Simpson north of town yesterday afternoon. Hendrickson is superintendent of Thornbury schools and will teach summer school at Iowa State Teachers College this summer.
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George Hendrickson
Jean
Irene
Mary Ellen
Thos. Simpson
H Hendrickson
Thornbure
Iowa State Teachers College
Fammer
Philip Caught On In School Ambition Tale
A quirky tale describes Philip lagging in studies due to distraction from play. An aunt visits and remarks on the boy’s progress while leaving, he thanks her for encouraging a little ambition in him.
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Philip
Lars Weil
Weste
Tip
Lincoln Park Monument Inspires Child Readings
Lincoln’s address inscribed on a cannon ball near the monument in Lincoln Park is read aloud by a mother. A small boy debates the meaning of the phrase all men are created equal asking how one can be born in a way he cannot understand.
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Lincoln
Lincoln Park
Oman
Ahey
Essay on Frogs Immortalized in Type
A fragmentary note describes a humorous essay about frogs by a young writer named Neryn xeny. The piece mocks frog speech and behavior with garbled lines about how a frog stands, sits, and lacks sense, reflecting playful early literacy. The source is a nonsensical OCR fragment from a Chicago publication.
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Chicago
Neryn
Knife linked to French Revolution on display at Camnavalet museum
Historic knife reputed to be the guillotine blade used in Paris during the Reign of Terror. The blade, said to have decapitated Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette among others, was reportedly gifted to the museum by a Belgian collector and has long been associated with the executioner family of the Revolution.
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Camnavalet Museum
Paris
Louis XVI
Marie Antoinette
Robespierre
Non
Old Lady Not Worrying At Farewell Visit
An elderly woman of seventy, a member of a local family, visits her mother aged ninety nine. The aged daughter becomes tearful at parting and bids farewell with hopes of reunion. The mother responds briskly saying she is told not looking very well.
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W. 8S. Reister & Sons Cash Buyers of
Seher
Arther Ro Oates
Phillips Drug Store
Kodak Store
Rosemary Club
Robert Schantz
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Hollinger
Ralph Minick
Fred Downing
Gory
Farmers Union Tocal
Pearson School House
P. F. Whisler
Kalona
Prom Assembly
de. Arthaud Home
Brighton
Dean McDonald
Parsons
Frieda Vanerus
Pierre Tracy
Will Berry
Harold Ross
the Treasury
Evening Journal
Crawfordville
Towa
Jefferson Street
Red
Ed Gray
Pine Row
Earle Libe
Niles C. Stearns
Ainsworth
Airdale
H. L. Page
Keota
Lowa
J. M. Wolfe
Grace Hill
Smith Riley
A. & Harvey
Second St
Dr. Bateman
Winsmouse
T. R. Phillips
Maxwell Car
Journal Office
H. Messer
Birmingham
Ala
Lee Cease
M. Db
Flora Flemming
New London
Grace McGraw
Winona Crile
Parsons College Fairfield
Flo Juzeler
Naomi Myers
T. J. McFarland
Cedar Rapids
C. C. Thorn
Letts
Mary Guillimott
J. B. Pritchett
G. B. Jackson
L. EB. Nagley
North 2Nd Street
Journal
Cleo Stagner
Pearl Wahl
Wellman
Clarence J. Kummerhart
Clara H. Shebanak
Mrs. Allen
Dorothy
Tom Dowls
Dorothy Allen
Gllendale
Jom Dowis
Savings Bank of
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