Democratic rally to feature Miller Porter speakers
Miss Ruth Sumner of Adel a Democrat for secretary of state Jo Porter of Centerville speaks at the high school tonight introduced by Postmaster A R Miller Ed McManus of Keokuk a Democrat candidate for congress will join the slate in a full evening of oratory The Washington band will perform downtown and at the high school prior to the program The meeting is billed as the county’s high democratic rally with attendees from across the county London reports 6716 taxicabs and 3316 omnibuses.
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Ruth Sumner
Adel
Jude R. Porter
Centerville
A. R. Miller
Ed McManus
Keokuk
Congress
Miller
Washington Band
High Democratic
Campaiign
Miss Cornelia Klass Dies at Sister's Willoughby Home
Telegramannounces the death of Miss Cornelia Klass long-time Washington county superintendent who died at 6 15 this morning at sister Mrs Charles Stark home in Willoughby Ohio after a long illness She was about fifty and had lived in Chicago Borne siblings are Mrs A Mikahh Mrs Stark Walter Klass Robert Fred and Max The Klass family were longtime Washington residents and she taught in rural schools before being elected county superintendent Funeral plans are not known and burial here is not expected.
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Andty Dawson
Cornelia Klass
Washington County
Charles Stark
Willoughby
Ohio
Miss Klass
Chicago
Klass
Washington
East Washington Street
Miss Klaes
A. Mikahh
California
Stark
Walter Klass
Robert
Colorado
Fred
Max
Washington High holds Davenport to 16 in strong showing
Washington high school played a sturdy game at Davenport, keeping Layden from scoring except on his own runs and kicks. Swift starred for Washington, while Layden gained all Davenport points. the teams traded momentum as Washington fought hard and prepared for Winfield clash.
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Davenport
Washington
Washington High School
Layden
Duke
Swift
Krasuski
Neill
Lemley
Bie
DuBois
Putnam
Ashington
Schick
Davenport Carson
Craig
McCreedy
R. Koch
Keech
C. Ross
Marks
Stetson
Jones
RE. Kearns
RE. DuBois
Winfield
Fort Madison
Enke
Southeastern Iowa
Southeastern
Iowa
Dickinson
Fairfield
Keokuk
Otttawa
Albia
Columbus Junction
Wapello
Iowa City
Burlington
Sergeant Claude Swisher Honored in Large Washington Funeral
One of the region’s largest funeral services was held for Sergeant Claude Swisher of Company K, 168th Infantry, the first Washington Rainbow division soldier brought home for burial after dying of wounds in France. About 1,500 people attended the church and cemetery services as ministers Regan and Oates spoke on his courageous life and duty. The procession to Elm Grove cemetery included former World War I comrades. taps and a volley marked the graveside tribute.
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Washington County
Serjeeant Claude Swisher
Washington Rainbow Division
Sergeant Swisher
France
Company K
168Th Infantry
M. R. Regan
The
Baptist Church
A. R. Oates
Presbyterian Church
First United Presbyterian Choir
Carolyn Hamilton
Hugh McCleery
J. G. Maxwell
T. J. McElhinney
St. Mihiel
Mr. Regan
Regan
Lincoln
Gettysburg
Gates
Wnld
Oates
Wisher
Elm Grove Cemetery
Harold Putnam
Oral Larkin
Everette Burham
Mother of Mrs H E Case Dies After Ill Health
Eunice EE Gorham Thomas aged 85 died at her daughter Mrs H E Case’s Heights home after four months of poor health. Burial expected in Des Moines, with son due from Des Moines tonight. She leaves three sons and one daughter, previously married to Huron Lewis Thomas.
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H. E. Case
Heights
Des Moines
Eunice EE. Gorham
Springfield
Ill
Huron Lewis Thoras
Platteville
Wisconsin
J. Walter Thomas
Elmer W
Edward Lewis Thomas
Wenachee
Wash
Thomas
Washington
Case
Congregational Church
First Church Gives Big Thank Offering
The 1st United Presbyterian church collected over $500 in a thank offering, a church record, mainly from morning services run by the Women's Missionary Society. Juniors held a praised afternoon program led by Mrs. R. T. McCall, with Miss Carolyn Hamilton directing music. Juniors contributed $27 toward the bank offering.
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1St United Presbyterian Church
Women’s Missionary Society
R. T. McCall
McCall
Carolyn Hamilton
P. E. O. Clears Over $200 at Rummage Sale
The charity committee of the P. E. O. society cleared over $200 at a rummage sale held last Saturday in the old Fred Stewart room on South Iowa Ave. A steady stream of buyers began arriving before doors opened. Mrs. Harvey Young chairs the committee with members Mrs. Ralph Dougherty Mrs. E. T. Wickham Mrs. Schuyler Livingston and Mrs. Will Stewart assisting.
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P. BE. O. Society
Fred Stewart
South Iowa Ave
P. E. 0. Society
Harvey Young
Ralph Dougherty
E. T. Wickham
Schuyler Livingston
Will Stewart
Devonport and Iowa City Set Classic Grid Clash
Devonport and Iowa City prepare for a week game as Sigourney faced Penn Academy of Oskaloosa finishing tied seven to seven.
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Devonport
Iowa City
Sigourney
Penn Academy of Oskaloosa
Washington People at Haskins Revival
Sunday at Haskins drew a large Washington delegation and a full church for services led by Dr Gageby. Sunday school started at 19 o clock with 7 45 p m evening services and nightly preaching planned through the week except Saturday.
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Haskins
Funeral of Mrs. Beenblossom
Funeral services will be held at two o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the residence on East Washington street for Mrs. Perry Beenblossom who died Saturday afternoon. Dr. W. W. Bowers will be in charge. Interment will be in Elm Grove cemetery.
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Beenblossom
East Washington Street
Perry Beenblossom
W. W. Bowers
Elm Grove Cemetery
West Chester Telephone Exchange notice to patrons
Notice to subscribers in West Chester Iowa asks all customers to call at the office and settle their accounts. Accounts are payable monthly. Signed by S A Scabery treasurer.
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West Chester Telephone Exchange
West Chester
Iowa
Mechanical milker promises efficiency and higher yields
Advertises a mechanical milker that can handle two cows at once, milking twenty two cows per hour. It claims to reduce labor, raise milk yield and fat production, with cream and eggs fetching high market prices. Aimed at farmers seeking easier dairy work and better returns.
Ladies Auxiliary Meeting Promotes Child Welfare Talk
The Ladies Auxiliary of the U P church in West Chester invites all West Chester women to a Thursday evening meeting at the church. Miss Josephine Babcock will discuss The Welfare of the Children after the business session. Time will be spent teaching ballot marking ahead of the November 2 election. Politics will not be discussed.
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U. P. Church
West Chester
Josephine Babcock
Hammill to Speak on Issues at Wellman Rally
John Hammill of Britt, a Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, will address political issues this evening in Wellman. A large delegation of Republicans from the area is expected to attend the rally and Hammill is described as a strong speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hammill
Britt
Wellman
Hammill
Walter Meek Wins Harvard Law Faculty Scholarship
Walter McK. Meek of Washington Iowa has won a Faculty Scholarship at Harvard Law School for distinguished academic work. He is among several Grinnell College men honored including H M Fridland Sioux City C C Heer Des Moines and Fred A Little Prairie City.
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Walter Meek
Cambridge
Mass
Walter McK. Meek
Washington
Iowa
Harvard Law School
Mr. Meek
Grinnell College
H. M. Fridland
Sioux City
C. C. Heer
Des Moines
Fred A. Little
Prairie City
Fire Devastates Big Iowa Grain Field
Estherville Iowa October 18 Albert Rasmussen near Grover lost fifty two acres of corn and thirteen acres of meadow to a blaze started by sparks from a freight engine. Loss is about $3000. Neighbors battled the fire but a strong wind spread the flames until the entire field was burned and finally brought under control.
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Estherville
Albert Rasmussen
Grover
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