Funeral of John Zook Held in Crawfordsville
Yesterday afternoon at the Jones and McElhinney chapel the funeral of John Madison Zook was conducted by Rev M R Regan. A Baptist quartet led the singing and pallbearers from his family attended. Interment followed at the Beauchamp cemetery near Crawfordsville after a long life largely spent on farms nearby. Born April 9 1867 he lived in the area except for four years in Missouri and left surviving a wife Stella Mae Riley and several children. His mother Catherine Tarr Zook died recently.
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Jones and McElhinney Chapel
John Madison Zook
M. R. Regan
The
Baptist Church
Frank Sage Elmer Burham
Carrie — ‘Blake
Sappho Beamer
Harley Ray
Cecil Vera
Leslie G
Mary L. Zook
Mr. Zook
Storer
Zutokis
Vop Pr
TD Town
Names Chautauqua Committees Today
President W W Bowers announced the committees for the coming year. Program members include Frank R Sage Orville Elder and two women. Publicity members are H H McCleery Anita Dawson and Mrs C A Dewey. Finance includes C M Keck S H White and David McLaughin. Grounds lists Frank Stewart Charles Devel and Ralph Livingston.
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Frank R. Sage
Orville Elder
W. A. Cook
R. EB. Dougherty
L. H. Wallace
H. H. McCleery
Anita Dawson
C. A. Dewey
C. M. Keck
S. H. White
David McLaughin
Frank Stewart
Charles Devel
Ralph Livingston
Obituary of Mr Zook and Family Ties Highlighted
A obituary notes Mr Zook died Saturday at 2 PM from diabetes and complications. It praises his quiet, unostentatious nature and devotion to family. Survived by wife and two sons, plus father, siblings Mrs Sarah Ann Chance Mrs Hetty Arnold Leo Zook and Mrs Lydia Dawson, with half sister Mrs Mary Long and Will Orbin nearby.
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Zook
Oil Company Leases Site for New Filling Station
The Washington Oil Company leases the Wilson and Lytle corner once occupied by Casey livery barn and will build a gasoline and oil filling station facing North Iowa avenue. The lot is 57 by 67 feet with a garage to the west and Second street frontage. The firm will run two stations from its Washington street base, with founders B F Gastwick and R J Tanner and their wives actively involved since the partnership formed a year ago. Construction starts within two weeks.
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Washington Ol Company
Wilson & Lytle
Casey Livery Barn
Iowa Avenue
Wilson & Lytie
Second Street
Washington Oil Company
Washington Street
B. F.gdstwick
R. J. Tanner
Prpriaars
T Here
Civil Service Exams Set In City For Laborer Posts
Examinations in civil service scheduled October 28 for the Laborer vacancy in the city department and for Viceman-laborer. Applicants should apply at the local post office for instructions and be ready for the exam on the stated date.
Definition of Age and the Baltimore Gun
A compact reflection on aging and sophistication in society. The text contrasts youth and elder states with a provocative line about the Baltimore Gun, implying a historical or satirical context.
Atonement staged by Wells company at Graham league
Mr and Mrs Glenn Wells perform in Atonement on Thursday at Graham as part of the Washington Improvement league lecture course. The one hour play plus a half hour musical prelude features a small cast and moral themes, with seats still available at the box office. The league aims to cover costs and hopes to sell more tickets.
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Washington Improvement League
Glenn Wells
Graham
Mrs. Wells
Herbert Thomas
Wells Company
Mr. Wells
Gratitude for Sympathy for John Zook’s Illness
The Zook family expresses deep appreciation to friends for kindness and support during John Zook’s illness and for flowers sent as tokens of sympathy.
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Journal
John Zook
Clergyman Warns Against Youth Kissing in Time of War
A controversial remark from a clergyman denounces kissing among youth as inappropriate during troubled times. The voice urges restraint and chastity amid societal tensions or conflict.
Rock Island Trains Flying Flags Today
Rock Island trains entering Washington are decorated with flags to celebrate the seventieth anniversary of the first Rock Island train in 1852. Flags adorn Rock Island property and most employees wear celebration badges as a program unfolds at Robert Shields park this afternoon. Washington first saw a Rock Island train in 1858 when the line from Muscatine reached here, and Washington has long been a key station on the system.
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Rock Island
Washington
Robert Shields Park
Muscatine
Principal Characters Named for Graham Show In Bad
Announcement lists leading players for the home talent revue In Bad to be staged October 24 and 25 in Graham. Directors are Knights of Columbus and Catholic Daughters of America. Cast includes Grubb L B Lupton Trott Dr A W Clow Hodges Dr E F Stutsman McArthur Dale Duncan Mrs Grubb Mrs Jean Fevins Alice Darling Lois Griffith Susan Hazel Dean and many others in choruses and ensembles. Regular rehearsals start now through opening night.
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Graham
Knights of Columbus
Catholic Daughters of America
Grubb
L. B. Lupton
Trott
A. W. Clow
Hodges
E .F. Stutsman
McArthur
Dale Duncan
Hazel Dean
Bowling Tourney Planned by Commercial Club Members
The Commercial Club bowlers plan a fall and winter tournament on club alleys. If feasible, five teams of five men would compete, with organizers seeking interest from all members as plans take form.
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T Hose
Women Farm Bureau Meet in Clay Township at Pringle Home
The Women s Farm Bureau clubs of Clay township met at Mrs B J Pringle s home for an all day session led by Gertrude Lynn of Ames on kitchen utensils A covered dish luncheon was served All school districts except Ruthie were represented County agent H V Ellis attended amid a large turnout The group praised the Pringle hospitality and found the day profitable
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Women's Farm Bureau Clubs
Clay
Old Iowa City Report Card from 1857 Found
J. S. Shearer discovered a 1857 State University report card in a family Bible. The document, addressed to Rev. F. A. Shearer, lists standings for J. S. Shearer with grades in Attendance, Department, Arithmetic, Geography and Reading, noting the highest grade of 10 in Attendance and Department.
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Iowa City
J. S. Shearer
F. A. Shearer
Presbyterian Church
Insect Pests and Soot Talk in London Foliage
In London foliage a note on soot deterring insect pests. The text suggests soot keeps pests away and is fairly effective, though it reads as a general claim without specific data or sources.
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London
Reverend T F Barker Passes After Benediction Sudden Illness
Rev. T F Barker fell ill just before benediction at Eureka church on Sunday and died quietly the next day after a life of teaching law and preaching. Born near Athens Tennessee in 1856 he practiced law before turning to ministry serving Crawfordsville Kossuth Keota Washington and Eureka churches. Survived by a large family with two daughters who predeceased him, his faith and gentle manner left a lasting memory among parishioners and friends.
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T. F. Barker
Eureka Church
Mr. Barker
Crawfordsville
Clara Turkington
Wyman
Christina
Mary
Tommy Barker
Barker
Keota
Washington
Tennessee
Thomas F. Barker
Athens
James Allison Barker
Betsey Jane Love Barker
Iowa
Belle Wilson
Lone Mills
Nora Harris
Childress
Texas
Kossuth
Eldon
New London
Letts
J. A. Glendinning
Methodist Church
Dro Wo Ow. Bowers
Grand View
Lexington
Eureka
Harvey Meek Assisted After Truck Ran Out of Gas
Harvey Meek joined the group when his truck ran out of fuel. They hitched him and waited, not driving quickly, as they moved along.
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Harvey Meek
Revered minister remembered as a beacon to his church
The obituary praises the frail minister as saintly and faithful, noting his life was a benediction. Survived by a widow and his children, Charles Barker, 17, and adopted daughter Opal, 13. Funeral at the Methodist church at one tomorrow with interment at Winfield beside his little girls. The article also discusses baseball stars Hornsby Ruth and Williams, comparing home run totals and batting prowess.
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Charles Barker
Opal
Methodist Church
Winfield
Hornsby Named Worthy Successor to Babe Ruth
Roger Hornsby, second baseman for the St. Louis Nationals, is hailed by local writers as worthy successor to Babe Ruth as the Colossus of Swat. He hit 42 home runs and posted a batting average around .400 for 22, highlighting a power and hitting display that rivals Ruth and Sisler.
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Ruth
Hornsby
Kenneth Williams
St. Louis Americans
Williams
Associated Press
ST. Louis
Roger Hornsby
St. Louis Nationals
Babe Ruth
New York Americans
Colossus
Swat
George Sisler
St. Louis Browns
Fragmented OCR Note on Maps and Value
Fragmentary text appears to discuss a map or survey with references to value, color, and outside items. The legible portion mentions Rhin rivers and a Boston source, but specific events, dates, people, or places are unclear and no complete action emerges.
Fragmented Local Notice About Unclear Relative Reference
A partial OCR missive mentions a relative and a confusing phrase about a possible illness. Names and context are incomplete, leaving the core event and participants indeterminable from the readable text.
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