Officers Elected by Local Baptists in Annual Meeting
A large Baptist gathering at the church elected officers and approved changes to the deacon terms and board size. New and re elected officers include clerk Mrs. Howard Kerr and treasurer F. R. Sage. The deacons new and old totaled nine under a three year term. The meeting favored harmony and progress for church work.
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Howard Kerr
F. R. Sage
Stella Dodd
Nettie Hays
F. P. Burch
W.C. Burr
A. W. Yard
A. B. Carr
J. W. Bishop
Howard McCreedy
G. L. Duke
C. W. Long
A. M. Eldridge
Elmer Burham
J. W. Lemley
J. P. Wood
PY. Pr. Burch
Beeston Transcript Poet Sings About World’s End Vision
A Beeston Transcript poet delivers a fragmentary meditation on disaster and society. The piece references recklessness and casts the world aside as a warning about collective fate.
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Beeston
Fort Madison exploits forward passing to topple Winfield
Fort Madison used a sharp forward passing attack to defeat Winfield last Saturday, challenging Washington to defend against that style in their upcoming home game. Washington’s line will also face Harper and Sellers, a quick half back and a hard-hitting full back, as preparations continue.
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Fort Madison
Winfield
Washington
Mediapolis
Ottumwa
Cains
Washington Bancks
Prison City Banch
Harper
Sellers
McKeone Builds Third Garage In Washington
Contractor J. J. McKeone directs construction of his third Washington garage. He holds the contract for the Wilson and Lytie building on Second Street, a block north of the square. McKeone previously built the Smouse garage on South Second Avenue and the Sehulty building on North Iowa and East Third Street. The new brick and hollow tile garage will feature a modern front.
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J. J. McKeone
Washington
Wilson and Lytie
Second Street
The
Square
Twenty-Eight Pastors Attend Barker Funeral Service
Twenty eight ministers from Washington and nearby towns gathered at the Barker funeral in a Methodist Church service. One thousand friends filled the church as Rev W R Stryker read Psalm ninety and Rev T B Pool spoke on John fourteen. Active pallbearers included Irwin Blankenhorn James Turkington Roy Hildebrand Bert Garrett Harry Campbell and Robert Reaney with burial in Winfield cemetery.
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Washington
Tff. Barker
Barker
W. R. Stryker
Pool
Brighton
John
W. W. Bowers
George Minear
Mt. Pleasant
J. T. Myers
Jesse Miller
Irwin Blankenhorn
James Turkington
Roy Hildebrand
Bert Garrett
Harry Campbell
Robert Reaney
Winfield Cemetery
Additional Cast for Knights of Columbus Revue
Announcement lists two scenes cast for a home talent revue by the Knights of Columbus and the Catholic Daughters. In the harem scene Floyd Beatty is the sultan with wives Mabel Whittaker Clara Eagle Patrice Redlinger Maude Randall Lorene Jones June Arnold Lola Davis and Miranda Blick. Also Captain's wife Mrs C E Phumly Captain Dale Gallagher Private Keith Jones solo dancer Mrs A D Dickinson. Mark Critz performs Vamping Rose with eight Washington beauties including Mary Louise Minick Beulah Harvey Ernestine Dean Martha Whittaker Florence Carr Juanita Ellis June Arnold Lola Davis.
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Knights of Columbus
Catholic Daughters of America
Floyd Beatty
Sultan
Mabel Whittaker
Clara Eagle
Patrice Redlinger
Maude Randall
Lorene Jones
June Arnold
Lola Davis
Miranda Blick
C. E. Phumly
Dale Gallagher
Keith Jones
A. D. Dickinson
Mark Critz
Rose
Washington
Mary Louise Minick
Beulah Harvey
Ernestine Dean
Martha Whittaker
Florence Carr
Juanita Ellis
Large Cattle Barn Destroyed by Fire
A large cattle barn on the John T. Swift farm five miles southeast of town burned Tuesday afternoon. Spontaneous combustion is believed to have started the fire. The barn and about fifty tons of hay plus a nearby crib were destroyed. Fire gained headway before responders could save the structure or contents.
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John T. Swift
Iowa Yale Game To Be Broadcast by Wireless Here
The Batter Y Service Station announces a wireless broadcast of the Iowa Yale game next Saturday. Play by play will be transmitted as soon as received, starting about 1 o'clock with the game at 1 30 Iowa time. The public is invited to attend.
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Iowa
Blaul Elected President of Midwest Grocery Association
John Blaul of Burlington was elected president of the Iowa Nebraska Minnesota Grocery Association at a convention in Omaha Nebraska noting his leadership role across the three states.
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Associated Tress
Omaha
Nebr
John Blaul
Burlington
Iowa-Nebraska-Minnesota Grocery Association
Standard Four Tires Now Built Better and Priced Real Value
Local community welcome for Standard Four tires as improvements are announced. Prices are highlighted in the catalog with attention to value and advantages of buying tires locally.
Mrs. Alfh Chilcote Claimed by Death in Washington
Mrs. Virginia McGaughy Chilcote aged 73 widow of Alford Chilcote died at her home 314 East Second Street after long illness. She bore pain with patience and planned funeral at 2:30 Saturday at home conducted by Dr. W. W. Bowers. Burial in Elm Grove cemetery. Survived by son W A Chilcote of Washington, daughters Mrs. C D Weldin of Williamsburg and Edith Chilcote, five grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and brother R B McGaughey of Washington. One daughter Jennie died young.
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Virginia McGaughy Chilcote
Alford Chilcote
East Second Street
W. W. Bowers
Methodist Church
Elm Grove Cemetery
William and
Christiana (McMullen) McGaughey
Licking County
Ohio
Washington
Rouse Farm
W. A. Chilcote
C. D. Weldin
Williamsburg
Edith Chilcote
Jennie
R. B.mcgaughey
Robert
W. KE. Chilcote
Mule's Kick Kills A J Haigler in Hepler County
A Kansas farmer A J Haigler of Hepler Bourbon County died when a yearling mule colt kicked him in the barnyard as he attempted to pen the animal. Haigler born June 2 1864 in Washington County Iowa had lived in Bourbon County 21 years and leaves a wife three daughters four grandchildren and two brothers. Funeral services were held on Wednesday October 4.
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Kansas
A. J. Haigler
Hepler
Kan
A. J. Haigier
Seven O' Cock
Mr. Haigler
Winnie Starliper
Lubby, Mont
Washington County
Iowa
Bourbon County
Methodist Church
Rock Island Safety Debate Echoes Local Fright
A poem fragment questions life in Rock Island where fear of gun violence shapes daily motion. The speaker contrasts a safer quiet city with the current harsh streets, suggesting retreat to quieter living.
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Rock Island
Miller Captured in Linby in Ott Shooting Case
William Miller aged 24 of Sigourney was captured this morning by Sheriff Walter Harris in Linby after allegedly shooting William Ott. Ott has a chance of recovery.
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Associated Press
Ottumwa
William Miller
Sigourney
William Ott
Linby
Walter Harris
Ott
Twelve Coal Cars Derail in Elburn Illinois
Twelve cars of coal on a freight train derailed in Elburn Illinois yesterday. The damage was slight and the train was detained about twelve hours.
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Illinois
Elburn
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