Old Settler A A Glenn Dies After Fifty Two Years in Washington Iowa
A A Glenn died at 8 this morning on his Washington County farm five miles northeast of town after a sudden collapse. Born June 21 1823 in Butler County Pennsylvania he migrated west with his family and married Sarah McCleland January 14 1847. Survived by his widow and ten children across several states, he lived a long life of pioneer work and community service. He was a former Whig Free Soil voter Republican and Prohibitionist who loved Bible study and Chautauqua lectures.
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A. A. Glenn
Aaron Alexander Green
Butler County
Pennsylvania
Wolf Creek
Roberts Glenn
Jane Aiken
Mr. Glenn
Glean
Sarah McCleland
Washington
Iowa
Flora May
William F. Fieming
John M. Glenn
Sedalia
Missouri
Andrew W
Milbnk
S. D
Eva M. White
Peaboy
Kan
Martha J. Kanouse
Minden
Nebr
Ulric L
Leta W
Elizabeth Beamer
Glenn
Wilcox
Christ
Later Life of an Elder of First Church Washington
An obituary recalls the life of Mr Glenn prominent in the First Church Washington and Living Lake congregation. He served in various local roles, valued humble faith, and aimed to serve others before his Savior. His passing leaves a grieving family as funeral plans are not yet announced.
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Washington
Living Lake
Tie
Paradise
Glenn
Earth
Heaven
Gates Near Completion at Whitby and Anderson Crossings
Construction of crossing gates at North Iowa and North Marion avenues Whitby elevator and Anderson coal yard progresses. Gates on both sides will be operated from a tower with a compressed air motor, ready in about two weeks to improve safety for the frequent daily trains.
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North Iowa
North Marion Avenues
Whitby Elevator
Anderson
Coal Yard
Local donors give 15000 land gift to Central Holiness University
Oskaloosa Iowa May 23 Central Holiness University receives a land gift valued at 15000 from Mr and Mrs D F Sheppardson of Louisiana who plan to relocate. The 375 acre tract will expand the university to 720 acres of land.
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Oskaloosa
Iowa
Central Holiness University
D. F. Shepardson
Louisiana
Tols
Called Conclave for Bethlenem Commandery May 24
A called conclave of Bethlenem commandery will meet Friday evening May 24 at 7:30 for work on two candidates in the Red Cross Fraters. Please attend promptly. 83-26 Ww. M. Terry, E. C.
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Bethlenem Commandery
Order of the Red Cross Fraters
Delegates At United Presbyterian General Assembly In Denver
Delegates from Europe Asia Africa and America attend the United Presbyterian church general assembly in Denver which opened yesterday afternoon with a sermon by Rev J B McClurkin of Pittsburgh the retiring moderator. The session runs through May 30.
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Denver
Europe
Asia
Africa
America
General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church
J. BR. McClurkin
Pittsburg
Monmouth editor elected United Presbyterians moderator
W T Campbell of Monmouth Indiana secretary of the board of education was chosen moderator at yesterday's United Presbyterians session. The note mentions a death of Miss Gracelaff and her prior visit to Monmouth two years ago.
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Lbanner
The
United Presbyterians
W. T. Campbell
Monmouth
Board of Education
Gracelaff
McElhinney
Good Words for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
Mrs Edward Phillips of Barclay Maryland endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy saying her two year old daughter has used it since two months old and she herself recovered quickly from a dreadful cold after using it. The remedy is sold by Cook Sherman.
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Chamberlain
Edward Phillips
Barclay, Md
Catherine
Cook &Sherman
Roosevelt to Visit Keokuk for Mississippi River Trip
The president will start the river voyage from Keokuk on October 1 to survey river conditions and address crowds in Keokuk St Louis Cairo and Memphis. This marks his second Keokuk visit following an April 23 1903 stop with an address at Rand Park.
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Keokuk
Iowa
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Mississippi River
Joeb
St. Louis
Cairo
Memphis
Rock Island
Rand Park
Death of Grace Du at Monmouth College Harboring Illness
Grace Du, a Monmouth College graduate, died at Monmouth hospital at 3 a.m. yesterday following an appendicitis operation and subsequent heart complications. Born March 23, 1883, in Winterset Iowa, she was beloved by classmates who expected her diploma in three weeks.
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Monmouth College
Grace du
Monmouth Hospital
Miss Duff
Winterset
Iowa
Banker Found Dead in Depot in Spencer Iowa
A. F. Lam ar prominent banker for the region was found dead in the C M & St P depot waiting room by Ed Russel the depot operator. He appeared to have fallen while attempting to sit, with one leg beneath the body.
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Spencer
Iowa
A. F. Lamar
C., M. & St. P. Railway
Ed Russel
Russell
Bank official Lam ar dies after heart crisis at depot
Lamar, first assistant cashier of the First National Bank, a wealthy Spencer resident, suffered a heart attack while resting in a depot after feeling symptoms. He was found half sitting, half leaning against a wall, awaiting the end.
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Lamar
First National Bank
Spencer
Residents and Visitors Move Through Town On a Busy Day
W A Walker arrived from Ainsworth and halted in the city between trains. Dr and Mrs George Hay and daughters Jean and Esther left for Wyman for a relatives visit. Howard Hill came from Winfield to join the play A Pair of Artists at the Graham. Mrs Lute returned to Mt Pleasant after visiting J F Kurtz’s home. I Schreckengast and Mrs I A Batley left for Winfield to attend Mrs Spangler’s funeral. A Cash Carnival Co bid ended with two boys abandoning the trip. Charles Houck and wife sold a Kansas City hotel and he joins Electric Park management there. First day park attendance reached 53009. Laura Pinney of San Francisco arrived via Milwaukee and Columbus to visit Samuel Gardner and relatives before returning west. The 46th anniversary of Company 4H, 2nd Iowa infantry departure from the county marked the Civil War era, with over sixteen hundred men in blue from the county.
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Winfield
Graham
Cash Carnival Co
Milwaukee
Charles Houck
Kansas City
Sarley
Laura Pinney
San Francisco
Calif
Columbus
Ohio
Presbyterian General Assembly
Samuel Gardner
West
2Nd
Iowa Infantry
2Nd Iowa
Rainfall Boosts Crops With Early Season Warm Rain
The first warm rain of the season fell last night totaling almost an inch. The gentle rain saturated the soil and encouraged vegetation, likely yielding quick improvements for the crops.
County Happenings and Local News Briefs
Community notes and county updates cover local events, person notices, and daily day-to-day happenings across towns, with brief summaries of notable activities and ongoing initiatives.
Local visits and a Washington wedding noted
May 20: Carrie Barkhoff and kids visit Grandpa Brigg strong. John Bereiter Sr visits daughter at Robert Shaffer home. Oats and hay short due to cold and no rain. E Swab of Red Oak visits her father and sister. Gudgell and N Green visit Mrs. Jones. J A Barnett weds Sadie Hiller in Washington by Squire Folger and will reside at the Barnett home.
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Carrie Barkhoff
Grandpa Briggstrong
John Bereiter
Robert Shaffer
E. ©. Swab
Red Oak
Gudgell
N. Green
Squire Folger
Barnett
Restless Night For Mrs Jalla Tripp Follows Disturbing News
May 23 report notes Mrs Jalla Tripp restless with a serious condition. Wm Errington of Ruleton Kansas left for England after two weeks at T H Will home. A D Acheson went to Columbus Junction to visit relatives. J M Clegg visited his brother J E Clegg near Washington. Mrs T J Whitlask improving but weak. Allen Gaines left for business at Eastern Points.
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Jalla Tripp
Wm. Errington
Ruleton
Kan
T. H. Will
Uns
England
A. D. Acheson
Columbus Junction
J. M. Clegg
J. E. Clegg
Washington
T. J. Whitlask
Allen Gaines
CRAWFORDSVILLE WIND LAYS BARN IN BLAZE
Claud McCail rode with Washington this morning. H D Cherryholmes returned from Burlington after escorting a stock shipment yesterday. A barn owned by Mr Sheid in the German neighborhood was struck by lightning last night and burned.
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Claud McCail
Washington
H. D. Cherryholmes
Burlington
Sheid
Mr and Mrs Will Dupuis Headed to Sigourney to Visit Relatives
Mr and Mrs Will Dupuis left this morning for Sigourney to spend time with relatives, planning a brief visit and returning soon.
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Will Dupuis
Sigourney
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