Ascension Day Observed by Washington Knights Templar
Knights Templar of Washington plan a full Ascension Day program with graves decorated at Bethleham Wellman Elm Grove and Woodlawn cemeteries. About sixty five Bethlehem commandery graves to be honored. Wreaths mailed to distant towns. supper at 7:15 in Masonic temple. day ends with temple inspection by L. R. Perry.
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Knights Templar of
Washington
Knights
Keota
Wellman
Bethiche
Knights Templar
Elm Grove Cemetery
Woodlawn Cemetery
Bethlehem Commandery
Masonic Temple
L. R. Perry
Oskaloosa
Red Cross Urges Decoration Day Parade Assembly
Red Cross workers are urged to meet at 9:26 AM on Decoration Day just west of the Court House to form a parade line. Ladies should wear uniforms. flags will be provided. The march ends at Woodlawn cemetery where workers will disband.
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Red Cross
Court House
Woodlawn
Reverend Grier Recalls American Valor in Warfront Talk
The Rev. James H. Grier of Canonsburg Pa. spoke at Second United Presbyterian recounting six months in front line trenches with American troops. He praised US soldiers for rapid war adaptation and cited the Paris defense as turning the tide in 1918. He described life under fire, rescue duties, cooties and rats, and a ship torpedoing tale ending in a pajama escape.
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France
Washington
James HH. Grier
Canonsburg
Second United Presbyterian Church
Grier
Reetreat
Paris
Mr. Grier
Battle Front
Europe
New York
Walester
Leslie Mountfoerd
America
J. M. Wishart
Knights in position to furnish autos for Ascension Day
Keota and Wellman committees request Al Sir Knights who can supply automobiles for Ascension Day services to notify Chas. S. Thomas by 7 30 a m Thursday.
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al Sir KnIghts
Keota
Wellman
Chas. S. Thomas
Decoration Day Program Outlined for Friday
The program committee released the complete order of events for Decoration Day. The parade starts at ten, cemeteries will be decorated, and afternoon programs follow at Graham Theatre with Governor W L Harding speaking. The Woodlawn and Bim Grove ceremonies feature addresses by E D Morrison and W M Keeley, prayers, songs, and taps.
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Ralph Bunce
David Livingston
Col
D. J. Palmer
Graham Theatre
E. D. Morrison
W. M. Keeley
W. L. Harding
Woodlawn
America
Ida Iverson
F. J. Peterson
Arthur Dankwardt
Everette Griffith
Bim Grove
Graves Song
C. A King
A. St. Oates
Miller's Antiseptic Oil Promoted As Wonderful Remedy
Letters from J C Gibson of Jonesboro Arkansas, Florence Meager of Hartford Connecticut, and Mrs Williams of Gadsden Alabama praise Miller's Antiseptic Oil for diphtheria relief pain relief and rheumatism. Ad claims many cures daily with guarantees and prices 50c 60c and 1.00.
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J. C. Gibson
Jonesboro
Ark
Gibson
Florence Meager
Whitney Street
Hartford, Conn
Sherman Bros. Adyt
Committees Named for Governor Visit and Cemetery Decoration
A reception committee to meet the governor includes Capt. J. A. Young and others. Grave decoration at Woodlawn Cemetery will be managed by J. W. Morton and J. M. Lytle with an eleven member assisting group. Elm Grove decoration is led by W. R. Jeffrey, A. Hunter and David Boyer.
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J. A. Young
C. J. Wilson
H. M. Richer
M. W. Bailey
Ralph Dougherty
Wm. Sutherland
W. H. Butterfield
L. H. Wallace
FP. L. Wilson
Humphrey Richards
Ralph Smith
Woodlawn Cemetery
J. W. Morton
J. M. Lytle
Bertha Hay Receives Public School Music Supervision Certificate
Miss Bertha A. Hay of 218 Main Street earned a Public School Music Supervision certificate from the Combs Conservatory of Music at its Thirty-fourth annual commencement in Philadelphia. Gilbert Reynolds Combs awarded the certificate, with instruction from Dr. Enoch W. Pearson, director of music in Philadelphia schools.
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Bertha A. Hay
Mainstreet
A. W. Hay
Combs Conservatory of Music
Academy of Music
Philadelphia
Misa Hay
Gilbert Raynollds Combs
Conservatory
Boards of Education
Miss Hay
Enoch W. Pearson
Journal Boys Visit Brundage Carnival
Journal carriers escorted by F. O. Evans enjoyed the Brundage attractions, wearing yellow tags as they toured the carnival from Ferris Wheel to trained fleas. B C Kincannon suffered severe burns from a gasoline stove explosion and was hospitalized. his wife and others received injuries as the event ended with a blaze and a dining-car accident.
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Journal
F. O. Evans
Journal Force
Brundage
B. C. Kincannon
Kincannon
Barber shops close Friday Memorial Day noon
The barber shops of the city will close Friday at noon for the balance of the day.
Leon Beatty Post American Legion Formed Last Evening
A local American Legion post named Leon Beatty post was formed at a Commercial club gym meeting. It started with 69 charter members and elected Palmer Wilson as commander with officers including Louis Masson and David Livingston. A bylaws committee and officers were chosen as organizers plan a permanent structure after the national society completes organization.
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Commercial Club
American Legion
Soldiers of the War Overseas
Leon Beatty
168Th Infantry
France
Palmer Wilson
168Th
Louis Masson
David Livington
R. R. Noonan
Frank Rice
Glenn Adams
E. T. Wickham
George Stewart
Walter Conner
S. W. Brookhart
T. L. Brookhart
Iowa
Night Watchmen Arrested After Carnival Burglary
Sheriff R H McCarty holds two Brundage carnival night watchmen Leonard Day and Harry Burns after they allegedly entered a showman’s quarters, forced a trunk, and took two revolvers. The carnival, generally well behaved, faces uncertain charges as officials decide on formal action.
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R. H. McCarty
Brundage Carnival Company
Leonard Day
Harry Burns
Carnival
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Frank L. Wilson & Co
South
Iowa Ave
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Prance
Paria
Dixie
Klein Kiothing Kompany
Washington , Iowa
Warren Cash Grocery
Morrison and
Keeley
CEME
Teries
Mannhardt
Odette
A. R. Oates
J. L. Pifer
Claire Brook
Carolyn Hamilton
H. H. McCleery
Leslie Mountford
Carl Hedges
C. A. King
W. L. Dalton
Miller
American Pearl Button Company
Tr Care Journal
American Pearl Button Co
William Sutherland
Chester
West Chester Mutual
Jas. A. Thompson
Bertha Hay
Journal Boys
Chas. Wagner
North
Ephone Mutual
Reed Baby Buggy
Smith Riley
Avenue D
Washington Loan & Trust Co
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