Funeral for Nellie Turner Shepherd Held at Van Ruren Street
Nellie Irene Turner Shepherd died after a long illness at 10 40 p m yesterday at her parents home 364 East Van Ruren Street Born July 4 1879 she lived in South Dakota and Iowa before moving to the city She was married June 22 1903 to L C Shepherd and served as a trained nurse in Watertown hospital The funeral will be held tomorrow at 3 PM conducted by Rev George J Rogers Elm Grove Cemetery remains to be interred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Shepherd
A. M. Turner
Watertown
Inl
Rock Island
Baptist Church
Nellie Irene Turner
Livingston County
Chatsworth
South Dakota
Potter County
Gettysburg
Canton
Miss Turner
Glenwood
Iowa
Matertown
Malvern
Cecil Turner
Gertrude
East van Reuren Street
George J. Rogers
Elm Grove Cemetery
Death of Miss Anna Maxwell at Mt. Pleasant
Miss Anna Maxwell died at Mt. Pleasant hospital on September 30 after valvular heart trouble. Born April 27, 1870, near Crawfordsville she lived with her family, joined the United Presbyterian Church early, served as treasurer of the King's Daughters, and endured years of illness before her death at 8:10 a.m. Funeral details were not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Anna Maxwell
Mt. Pleasant
Anna Martha Maxwell
Walter J
Martha Ane Maxwell
United Presbyterian Church
King’s Daughters
Funeral services held for longtime resident at United Presbyterian
The obituary notes the death of a longtime resident who leaves her mother and many relatives. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Gardner Robertson from the United Presbyterian church on Wednesday at 10 30 in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Church
Gardner Robertson
Ice wagon to end season next Thursday
Notice states the ice wagon will make its final run of the season next Thursday. Dated 04-21 and signed by M. T. Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ice Wagon
M. T. Anderson
Fresh notes from Johnsons bakery and local social chatter
Local city scene includes talk of Johnsons bakery opening a new batch of goods. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Crayne of West Chester visit town. Will White from Pennsylvania stays a few days visiting friends. For sale coal heating stove listed by E. C. Hauenstein. Mrs. Frank Smith and Mrs. L F Neal return from Fort Wayne Indiana after funeral of an uncle. Licenses to wed issued to Rheinhardt Witzke Ida Gefeller and Joel Miller Barbara Swartzendruber. Ed Knapp and family return from Oklahoma and Texas with Walter Norton planning to live with the Knapp family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Crayne
West Chester
Will White
Pennsylvania
Rheinhardt Witzke
Ida Gefeller
Johnson County
Joel J. Miller
Barbara Swartzendruber
Ed Knapp
Oklahoma
Texas
Walter Norton
Knupp
Naval Rumor Dented About Esquimalt Base
London reports claimed Canada would see a British naval base at Esquimalt British Columbia. Admiralty officials said there was no foundation for the rumors after inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
London Newsapers
Esquimalt
British Columbia
Admiralty
Toledo Striking Clerks Grow to Five Hundred Fifty
Striking railway clerks in Toledo Ohio reach 550 with 24 more expected to join within forty eight hours. The walkout disrupts operations at the railroad’s Ohio division as crews demand higher pay and shorter shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Bobby” Walthour
Spandau
Germany
Soldier clothing critique raises doubts about uniform practicality
A reader expresses disbelief at the size and impracticality of a uniform item, exclaiming that even a large soldier could not wear it. The remark hints at broader concerns about gear design and fit.
Best corn for popping tops a fine fall harvest
The Washington Star notes last fall's corn crop is in good condition for popping. Proper method involves wetting kernels, drying, and heating until they swell, then popping over steady heat and seasoning with salt and melted butter for a light, flaky texture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Two Fakes Meet at Bohemia Club Lunch
In an afternoon light gathering at the Bohemia literary and artistic club, two men arranged their talk about writing and painting. A vel vet coat wearer asks about autobiographies of great men while the other, with long hair, counters that his own work is painting Raphaels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Bohemia
Raphaels
Orleans Times
Democrat
They Weren't Roosters Poultry Tale From A Childless Woman
A childless woman moved to the sulubbs and devoted herself to poultry. A witty friend visited and saw a fine lot of young chickens. The mistress called them jewels and the friend quipped about future bracelets. Lippincott's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A la
Cornelia
The County News Highlights From County Communities
The Happening in the county’s communities is featured with brief notes on local events and notable activities. Correspondents report daily happenings and people involved, alongside other day’s news of interest to residents.
Local Social Notes Hit Victo r Iowa and Nearby Towns
Sept 30 reports A A Shaw visiting Victo r Iowa with friends. Mrs Perrin of Kansas City, niece of Mrs H M Payne, came to visit. John Jones of Ottumwa visited his brother M W Jones. Geo Beck is new depot helper. Yoder family at Iowa City fair. Irma Durst staying with Grandma Snider and schooling. Railway laying new sidewalks near Than White. Chas Maple and family sightseeing in Oklahoma. Dolly Moore sewing for Mrs Bartholomew. Eunice Young visiting her parents in Wellman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Shaw
Victor
Iowa
Than White
Chas
Oklahoma
Dolly Moore
F. Bartholomew
Eunice Young
Wellman
Jonathan Conrad to Hold Sale Friday in October
Sept 30 note says Jonathan Conrad of northeast town will conduct a sale on Friday October 4. Nearby items mention Myrtle Witting visiting Winfield, Mrs. Leeper’s return from Martinsburg, Alex Doran moving to Pleasant Plain, Widmer returning from Idaho, and various local visits and travel among Mrs. Mast, Mrs. Conrad, Miss Murphy, Miss Schlatter, and Will Bailey. The mission sale and picnic planned for Saturday was postponed due to weather.
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Jonathan Conrad
Myrtle Witting
Winfield
L. Leeper
Martinsburg
Alex Doran
Pleasant Plain
Mr. Doran
Widmer
Idaho
Joe Mast
John C. Conrad
Washington
Barbara Eicher
Nebraska
Newt Crawford
Elmer
Downing
Peter Stuckey
Olds
Maude Murphy
Stringtown
Crawfordsville
Lena Schlatter
Wayland
Will Bailey
Sunset
Town
Havre Social Notes Include Farm Purchase and Visits
In Havre Oct 1 family news reports Mr and Mrs Wm Jugenheimer and Dorothy visiting John Krotz in Highland township. Minnesota’s Mr Knaak purchased the Wm C Ferguson farm north of Havre for 115 an acre. Mr and Mrs Wm Mitchell and children from Ainsworth spent Sunday with Mrs Mitchell’s parents Mr and Mrs J A Hillhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oct. L
Wm. Jugenheimer
Dorothy
HASKINS Update From Oct 1 Corpus Christi Travel and Local News
Word arrives that J A Mathers reached Corpus Christi Texas September 26 after nine days travel with his loaded ear. John Sands cut his foot deeply while chopping wood and will be laid up. Jeffrey Wallace stock sale attracts a large crowd. Rev. Mr. Balinger of Bert Iowa hired to preach here next year and may move soon. Mrs J Mathers Verne Arnet and Daryl traveled to Washington yesterday and plan to depart for Corpus Christi today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ©. Mathers
Corpus Christi
Texas
John Sands
Jeffrey & Wallace
Local People Note Weddings and Visits Across Town
Oct 1 report from Ainsworth lists Mr and Mrs Earnest Pace Mr and Mrs Earl Pace of Muscatine and Mr and Mrs Everett Shearer of Washington visiting J E Adams home. Anne Houdek arrives to cater at J M Stewart wedding anniversary sale amid other small town movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earnest Pace
Earl Pace
Muscatine
Everett Shearer
Washington
J. E. Adams
Anne Houdek
J. M. Stewart
D. M. Sullivan
Burlington
Geo. A. Carson
Alta Vista
Iowa
H. J. Sands
Carson
Washington visitors and local travel notes fill page
A miscellany of residents travel from Washington and nearby towns. Local movers include Luie Dusenberry and family relocating. Elmer Hess and Will Manning start a pantatorium in the former bakery room. and others visit relatives or attend events while Mr. and Mrs. Eng land return home from a visit. The dispatch also reports a barn fire on West Jefferson Street where a Neiswanger team perished and the loss totals about 1200 including the burned barn contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Pettit
Washington
Lee Gilbert
LaGrange
Mrs. Rice
Henry Bales
Elmer Hess
Will Manning
Louie Dusenberry
J. K. Young
West
Jefferson Street
Fred Neiswanger
Fred Stewart
Young
Neiswanger
Columbus Junction
Local Notes On Sept 30 Visitations and Affairs
Mrs Freeman Smith of Williamsburg visits her son Rev W A Smith in town. Tom and Osman Friend care for their father's grave and photograph old landmarks. The Ladies Aid served well at the Harry Welch sale. Evert Young and Miss Lizzie White wed at the parsonage with Charlie Eyestone and Miss Alta Hampshire as witnesses. Mrs Warren Bishop suffers asthma. An illustrated lecture, A Trip to the Holy Lands, is planned at church. Admission 10c. Whetstine of Wellman plastering Ezra Gardner houses. Duane McClure family Washington visitors. Miss Mary Martin returns from Corning Iowa. Wade Gardner injured in pony mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman Smith
Williamsburg
W. A. Smith
Tom
Osman Friend
Friend
O. C. Patterson
Ladies’ Aid Society
Harry Welch
Evert Young
Lizzie White
Charlie Eyestone
Alta Hampshire
Washington
Missouri
Ed Young
Warren Bishop
Holy Lands
Whetstine
Wellman
Ezra Gardner
Duane McClure
Pearl
Mary Martin
Corning
Iown
Wade Gardner
Misses Elsie and Lisle Jones Arrive from Winfield
The Misses Elsie and Lisle Jones arrived this morning from Winfield and will spend a few days in the city with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie
Lisle Jones
Winfield
City
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Nellie Turner Shepard
Mrs. LC. Shepard
Tomor
T. H. McClean
Ed Nicholson
Cleveland
Ohio
Fin
Miss Anna Maxwell
Ice Consumers
Johnson's Bakery
E. C. Hauenstein
Washington St
Frank Smith
Chicago
Engineer Chambers
Springfield
Frank FE. Crisser
St. Louis
The
Kentucky Horse Show Society
First Regiment Armory
Louisville
Lippincott’s
the County News
Havre
Haskins
Ainsworth
Alma Whiteman
Biggsville, Ill
N. M. Anderson
H. D. Hazlett
Trenton
W. T. Trotter
Daniel Carr
Garden City
Kan
J. T. Long
T. H. Will
Chas. Porter
J. E. Weigle
Bert V. Chapel
Keokuk
Roosevelt
KEOTA
G. W. England
Bert England
J. B. Clarke
J. B. Schreckengast
Howard Stewart
A. F. Schreckengast
Fairfield
C. B. Antes
C. B. Antes. Mrs. 8S. S. Wright
W. C. Fish
Grinnell
Sue Lytle
James Glover
S. Gray
Corinne
Pocatello
Art Doty
Talleyrand
Merle Daugherty
Bradley
St. D
Lexington
Dr. Price
All Grocers
Johnson's
Shellabarger
Karl Erdice
C. A. Knapp
Angel
Devils
Vienna
H. Squire
Ottumwa
George Dempsey
Ottawa
Ill
Baltimore
Iard
H Stuart & Sons
So. P. O
Lombardo
North Side
East Side Square
SOL Rich & Copipany
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