Funeral for Albert Longwell Attended by Knights Templar
Twenty two Knights Templar of Bethlehem commandery from Washington West Chester and Wellman attended the funeral of Albert F Longwell at Wellman last Saturday afternoon. The service at the Methodist church was well attended and local businesses closed in respect. Knights Templar escorted the body to the cemetery where burial service was conducted by J D Glasgow and RK L Bunce of Washington.
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Knights Templar
Bethlehem
Washington
West Chester
Wellman
Albert F. Longwell
Longwell
American Legion Meet Tuesday Night
The American Legion plans a meeting at the Commercial club tomorrow evening at 7 34. All soldiers sailors and World War I veterans are urged to attend and sign as charter members before Tuesday evening. Already over seventy have joined and expect a large local membership.
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American Legion
Commercial Club
Spanish War Veterans March Decoration Day Parade
J. D. Glasgow, marshal in charge, announces that Spanish American War veterans will march in next Friday's Decoration Day parade. They were unintentionally omitted from Saturday’s list. The Spanish war soldiers will participate.
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J. D. Glasgow
Mr Glasgow
March to honor veterans led by Capt D W Harvey
A march honoring veterans from the G A R and the recent war will be led by Captain D W Harvey who commanded Company D from Washington in the 1898 war.
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D. W. Harvey
Washington
Brundage Carnival Heads Washington This Week
Brundage shows open tonight in Washington with a 25 car train and about twenty acts. The troupe features a Ferris wheel a big jumping horse ride vaudeville flea circus and a steam calliope with daily street concerts and a sacred concert on Sunday.
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S. W. Brundage
Washington
Brundage
Steam Calliope
Want Column Clue Solves Evening Mystery
The advertisement notes a hint hidden in the want column guiding readers to a local mystery or prize. It points to a venue or person connected to a civic event. The brief teases readers to check listings for details and dates.
America Must Lead In New Day Of International Affairs
Dr J A Glendinning told the Memorial sermon to the G A R and W R C that two thirds of the world is unready for democracy and America must lead the procession toward a new day in international affairs. He warned against cheap civilization and urged one hundred percent Americanism as essential to national power and leadership. The sermon linked God’s providence to American history and cited slavery’s abolition as a Civil War triumph.
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America
J. A. Glendinning
Methodist Church
Glendinning
World
C. A. King
H. D. W. Garrett
Detroit
Mich
United Presbyterian Home Mission Conference
Home Mission Speaker On Last Lap Of Conference Day
Dr J S Corkey of Winterset faces a shifting Home Mission committee decision on delivering his address America at the old Methodist church tonight The committee wavered between canceling and proceeding while delegates plan to attend the United Presbyterian general assembly in Monmouth Ill
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Old Methodist Church
J.S. Corkey
America
Second United Presbyterian Church
James I. Grier
Committee of Home Missions
France
The
United Presbyterian Church
J. 8. Corkey
Winterset
Dr. Corkey
Home Mission Committee
Codrkey
Washington
Cortey
Monmouth
Ill
United Presbyterian General Assembly
James H. Grier
Canonsburg
First United Presbyterians
Grier
Convention Church
Mrs Mary Ambrose Claimed by Death in District Home
Mrs Mary K Ambrose aged 71 died at three o clock Sunday afternoon at the home of her nephew Mrs Robert Carlin 1008 E Third street. She came to Washington two months ago to spend the summer with the Carlin family. She had suffered anemia for two years and had been bedfast three weeks. She taught school ten miles west of Washington earlier in life and leaves two sons M P Ambrose of Chicago and Dr O A Ambrose of St Louis. Pallbearers included J S McElhinney J C Lord R L Bunce St Clair Lewis L D Langworthy and R E B Shannon. The family later transferred the body to Chillicothe Mo for burial.
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Mary K. Ambrose
Robert Carlin
E. Third Street
Washington
Cartin
St. Louis
Chicago
Kansas City
Chillicothe
Medical Corps
Army
Card of Thanks Expressing gratitude after mother's death
We publicly thank everyone for the kindnesses shown at the time of our mother and aunt Mrs Ambrose her family names M P Ambrose O A Ambrose Mrs S A Finn Mrs Robert Carlin and others.
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Ambrose
M. P. Ambrose
O. A. Ambrose
S. A. Finn
Robert Carlin
Newspaper Advertising in War and Peace
The Liberty Loan drives the Red Cross drives and war charities succeeded thanks to newspaper advertising. It aroused the people quickly with low coal use. Today advertising helps restore balance by opening natural channels of commerce and restarting mines mills and jobs for returning soldiers.
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Liberty Loan
Red Cross
Notice of Certificates for State Encampment at Cedar Rapids
W P Moothart Adjutant announces certificates for reduced rates to the State encampment in Cedar Rapids on June 3 4 and 5. Requests prompt confirmation of attendees from G A R W B C and Auxiliaries.
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Cedar Rapids
W. P. Moothart
Young Women's Home Missionary Society Meet Plans
Announcement lists Methodist church groups gathering details. The Young Women's Home Missionary Society meets with Miss Dora Thompson Monday at eight, officers to be elected, members asked for 68 cents for war fund. The F.OS. 8. club meets with Mrs. Walter Smith May 28. Priscilla club meets with Mrs. Ralph Livingston Tuesday at 2 26. Weather contingency with Mrs. Donald Ross on South Long Avenue. Navajo club postponed one week to meet with Mrs. Cherry.
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Young Women's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Dora Thompson
F.os. 8
Walter Smith
Priscilla Club
Ralph Livingston
Donald Ross
South Long Avenue
Navajo Club
Kolah Club Meeting Planned for Wednesday Afternoon
The Kolah club will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Ethel Trottman. The notice notes a social gathering and discussion to follow, listing no further details.
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The
Kolah Club
Mra
Ethel Trott
Portnightly Current Events Club Plans Year End Meeting
The Portnightly club Current Events department announces its last meeting of the year scheduled for Tuesday. Members will discuss year end topics and plan activities for the new year.
Day Evening At The Home Of Mrs F L Wilson
A fragment notes a gathering or event occurring in the evening at the residence of Mrs F L Wilson. No further details are readable to specify purpose or participants.
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F. L. Wilson
Just Us Club to entertain members at Dayton home
The Just Us Club will be entertained Wednesday afternoon at the D W Dayton home. The ladies of this club will entertain their husbands this evening at 7 30 oclock at the Carbaugh residence North Marion avenue.
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Just Us
D. W. Dayton
Carbaugh
North
Marion Avenue
Dancing Party for The Younger Set Friday Night
The Younger Set will enjoy a dancing party Friday night. A further announcement regarding the place will be made later.
W R C Members to Meet for Decoration Day Wreaths
The W R C members are asked to gather in the Court House lobby on Thursday May 29 at 2:00 pm to make wreaths for Decoration Day. Women are asked to meet again at 8:00 am on Decoration Day to make bouquets. Everyone is urged to send flowers as children will carry bouquets and flowers are scarce this year.
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Court House
Woman injured as speeder arrested in Newton
In Newton Iowa Mrs Arthur Jackson suffered serious injuries after a collision on First avenue east as John Balmer driving at high speed failed to report the crash and fled. Balmer was arrested on a 1000 bond for appearance May 29 after colliding with A M Pairboom's car. Balmer, on the wrong side of the street, tried to pass and left the scene then stopped miles outside town due to engine trouble and was overtaken by Sheriff Patton.
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Balmer
Newton
Patton
Fruits of the Spirit Sermon on Social Harmony
A religious reflection on the fruits of the Spirit urging love joy and peace for all social groups including labor capital and elites. It contrasts divine guidance with human conflict and warns that hatred reaps losses. The sermon echoes the Sermon on the Mount and emphasizes enduring moral values.
Olonets Seek Union With Finland Reports Say
Western Russian Olonets region reportedly seeks union with Finland. Swed ish press reports transmitted to the state department note the potential political realignment.
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Washington
Russia
Finland
Hlelsingfors
State Department
Robber Leaves Note After Local Cash Register Theft
An employee who stole several thousand marks from a Berlin cash register left a note in the drawer reading This is commonisin The time has come to divy wn authorities report the unidentified thief fled with the loot after the May 26 incident drawing police attention and a search is underway.
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Berlin
Chili Pepper Cultivation Regions in Mexico
Data shows chili peppers grow mainly in Veracruz Aguascalientes Baja California and Puebla San Martin district in Puebla state is a key export area. The report notes the crop was highly cultivated there in normal times.
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Vera Cruz
Aguasentientes
Ban Laie Potost
California
San Martin
Puebla
De Leon Discovers Land in Florida on Easter Sunday
On March 27 in 15138 Ponce de Leon voyage from Porto Rico reaches land in North America. He names the country Piorida due to abundant hemp plants and gold. adventure centers on mythic Bir mini and the Fountain of Tourh said to exist inland.
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de Leon
Florida
Ponce de Leoin
Porto Rico
Birmini
Piorida
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Knoxville
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William Sutherland
Chester
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Fairfield
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J. F. H. Taylor
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Journal
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Green
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Washington & Wayland Road
A. Monson
Wayland
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