J C Penney to Move Washington Store to Larger Quarters
J C Penney company store in Washington will relocate to the former Crail dry goods space north of its current site. A long term lease with owner W W McFarland has been signed. remodeling will use tile and a 12 foot deep front. The move aimed for January fifteenth with the present quarters used in the interim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Penney Company
Washington
J. #. Crail dry goods
Penney
W. W. McFarland
S. A. Dickerson
Penney Store
Penmore
McFarland
J. CC. Penney Company
Jeffrey Building
Crail
Washington National Bank acquires Wellston Bank
The Washington National Bank of Wellston purchases the Wellston Bank with all deposits and notes moved to the Washington institution. Stockholders vote to discontinue the Wellston Bank as business continues without interruption. W. P. Wells remains a key link as Wellston patrons join the Washington National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington National Bank
Eta
Wellston Bank
Wellston Institution
Wellston
Washington Nacent
Washington Nun
W. P. Wells
Washington National
Otther
Washington
Four Die When Train Hits Car in Victor Iowa
Four people were killed when their automobile was struck by the Rock Island Rocky Mountain Limited train at a main street crossing in Victor Iowa. The victims include Mark Funk 91 a Belle Plaine Kansas Civil War veteran and his daughter Addison Parker 40 of Belle Plaine. Harry Richard 70 of near Ladora Iowa and Mrs Charles Jones 35 of near Ladora. An inquest was expected today by Coroner R B McSwigein of Williamsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Avenciated Press
Victor, la
Rock Island Rocky Mountain Limited
R. B. McSwigein
Williamsburg
Mark Funk
Addison Parker
Belle Plaine
Kansas
Harry Richard
Ladora
Charles Jones
Vietur
Marion Talley Sings to Largest Crowd in Des Moines
The Kansas City soprano Marion Talley drew over 5,000 listeners to her Des Moines recital, with 9.09 admission, marking a record audience for the city. Fellow young star Gertrude Ederle also performed, showcasing mutual admiration between the two rising performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Talley
The
Associated Press
Des Moines
Kansas City
Gertrude Ederle
French Women Drink More Liquor Says Doctor
Paris reports French women increasingly consume alcohol while men reduce wine and liquor intake. Dr Marcel Labbe of the Academy of Medicine cites the cocktail as a main factor and notes more hospital cries of disease among women, with men’s cases falling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Marcel Labhe
Academy of Medicine
Labbe
Flood Submerges Banner Illinois Homes and Farms
A levee break at Banner near Peoria floods scores of homes and barns and 4400 acres of corn lands under 18 to 20 feet of water. Farmers fled with belongings as livestock and poultry were lost in the disaster reported by The Associated Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Peoria
Ill
Banner
Sun Chuan Fang Victorious in Major China Battle
Kiukiang report says six hour clash last Tuesday saw Sun Chuanfang's forces defeat Cantonese troops and retake Ong. Southern and Yun forces pressed elsewhere with about 4,000 casualties on each side. Sun advances as allies retreat toward hills south of Tihan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Shanghal
Tihan
Yun
Nanchiang
Unmasked trio rob South Dakota bank in Leeds
Three masked men held up the First National Bank in Leeds North Dakota, locked assistant teller L. Hansen in a basement vault, and escaped with about seven thousand dollars in cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Associated Press
Leeds
N. D
First National Bank
L. Hansen
Coller
Government fails to settle coal strike after conference
London report says the government’s latest bid to end the coal strike failed. A delegate conference of miners rejected the proposals in a unanimous vote following the dismissal of a formal request to continue talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Miors Fodorst
Economy drives consolidation for broader service
The statement argues that merging brings efficiency and allows a larger institution to offer improved and extended services, benefiting all through economies of scale.
Yankees and Cardinals Seek Fifth World Series Win
The sixth inning tied 1 1 as Sherdel faced Pennock in Saint Louis. Babe Ruth fuels crowd talk after his three homers in game four, with Hornsby restoring Cardinal confidence and Holm slated for center field despite Douthit's injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherdel
Cardinals
Pennock
Yankees
Ruth
Rogers Hornsby
Miller Huggins
Herb Pennock
Whnie Sherdel
Carda Olly
Cardinal
Douthit
Hafey
Hornsby
Holm
Cardinals Seek Ways to Curb Ruth Home Run Power
In St Louis the Cardinals discuss strategies to blunt George Herman Ruth’s home run hitting as the World Series heads to a fifth game. Ruth’s three homers in a game boosted the Yankees to a five run win and tied the series. The crowd of 38 000 gave a standing ovation as Ruth showcased his power and entered baseball lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
ST. Louis
Cardinals
George Herman Ruth
Peain
Cardinal Rooterg
Lonis
Pittsburgh Faces Blue Sunday Seeks Sports and Tobacco Ban
Pittsburgh plans a sportless Sunday under blue laws from 1754. James M. Clark, director of public safety, postponed all Sunday sports and vowed strict enforcement, including bans on tobacco and confection sales, while counsel discuss potential injunctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
James MM. Clark
Samuel N. Gardner
Allegheney County
Clark
Police Hunt Slayers of Clinton Insurance Collector
Authorities press search for two or more suspects after Edward J. Stewart a Clinton insurance collector is murdered and robbed in daylight. His car abandoned near the county jail and a second shot is fired as he dies atop Lone Grove Bluff. Witnesses saw the killer flee along railroad tracks. one man wore a new cap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Edward J. Stewart
Clinton Insurance
Stewart
Lone Grove Bluff
Nurses Graduation At Washington County Hospital Tonight
Clara Yoder Vivian Caldwell and Beulah Harvey complete training and will receive diplomas at eight o clock at First United Presbyterian church. Dr J Pred Clarke of Fairfield will address the graduates. Vocal solo by Catherine Goff and cornet duet by Grimes and Griffith. Ella Reitan presents the class. H H McCleery awards diplomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Yoder
Vivian Caldwell
Beulah Harvey
Washington County Hospital
First United Presbyterian Church
J. Pred Clarke
Fairfield
Catherine Goff
R. L. Grimes
Everette Griffith
Ella Reitan
H. H. McCleery
Good Sized House at Graham Theater Opens Doors
Frankle and Relding managers report about 500 people attended the Graham theater opening last night. The remodeled venue impressed visitors with improvements and a program featuring a feature picture, news reel, a comedy, with orchestra and pipe organ accompaniment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankle & Relding
Graham Theater
Sid
Hallahan hurler shows grit in four straight balls
A terse account notes he developed and served at Hallahan, displaying discretion to prove valor as he walked the Babe on four consecutive pitches in the eighth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallahan
Washington fall festival parade features many striking floats
The Washington fall festival opened to large crowds with a lengthy parade showcasing numerous floats from local firms and groups. Notable entries included Clark & Enslin, H & A Baking, Town Southern Utilities, and many more amid bands, horse displays, a vintage Ford, and a beauty contest set for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Clark & Enslin
H. & A. Baking Company
Town Southern Utilities Company
Kolah Club
Automobile
Sanitary Dairy
Tdeal Weetting Works
Poss’? Williams
Agricultural Department of High School
the White Yard
Cook's Restaurant
LL 3B Lupton
J. Cenney Co
Fred J. Stewart
William Crozier
Graham Theater
LeRoy Pratt
Don Young
R. J. Gibson
Wren
W. M. Terry
Washington County
J. B. Crail
Mule Crags
Whitaker Reed Yard
Reed Yard
Noble
Wellman-Washington High Clash Moves Start Time
Chairman Phil Craig announces a 2 40 kickoff for the Wellman Washington high school football game tomorrow to fit with a four o clock parade. Referee Nickolaus Minear Jamieson head linesman bring seasoned officials as parade leads downtown at two. Advance dope shows a evenly matched game with a likely close finish amid district events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Porter
Graham
Wellman-Washington
Phil Craig
Fall Festival Entertainment Committee
Nickolaus
Muscatine
Minear
Winfield
Yond Jamieson
Brighton
Washingtons
Man Who Counts The Grateful Executive Helper
A reflective note on leadership values praising the person who accepts responsibility willingly as the one an executive most appreciates and will work hardest to value. A stray line about Gifferd Pie hot ends the fragment.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Crails
Tod
Bank AT
National
Victor
Banner, Ill
China
Sun Victor
Sue
Noth Anneng
Associated Pressey
Sportsman’s Field
Saint Louis
Sportsman's Park
Missouri
Babe Ruth
Babe
113Th Cavalry
P. J. Crail
Washington Hill
Tomor
Keota
Riday
Athletic
Colorado
Montana
Mount Pleasant
Ovdover
Japan
Tokio
Julius Caesar
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!