Inquest Began Over Hedrick Fatal Car Collision
A coroner's inquest into the Hedrick death of Bert Deselm, killed in a White Way crash eight miles southeast of Washington, opened last night. Witnesses described hedge obstructed views at John Adams corner and conflicting speeds as the Ford sedan and a Velie roadster collided with neither driver seeing the other in time. The jury, with members Miller and Duncan, will resume today after a late witness from Ainsworth.
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Bert Deseln
Velie
Hugh Mall
John Adams Corner
A. TR. Miller
W. L. Duncan
Ralph W. Thompson
G. W. Hay
Bert Deselm
Hedrick
White Way
Washington
Ainsworth
A. R. Miller
Ralph Thompson
W. I. Duncan
Miller
Mr. Duncan
Ethel Deuser
Ollie
Earier
Deseli
Hugh Hall
Deselin
Hall
Deselm
Davenport
W. L. Alcorn
John Adams
Ford
E. D. Morrison
Mt. Pleasant
Whiteway
Pastors Receipts in 1877 Show Varied Church Wealth
A Washington Press copy from April 4 1877 lists church property values memberships and finances for several denominations in town. Totals show First United Presbyterian at 51000 in property and 325 members with 1200 in salaries and 1050 in mission donations. The article couples this with a vehicle accident report involving the Deselm scene and injuries to a young girl Aunt Helen Ambaugh and relatives.
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Washington Press
I. A. Burrell
Terry
First United Presbyterian
Second United Presbyterian
Presbyterian
United Brethren
Methodist
County board to inspect Washington county patients at state hospital
Members of the county board of supervisors and county commissioners will travel to Mt Pleasant tomorrow for the annual inspection of Washington county patients at the state hospital for the insane. They delayed the trip today due to rain and held a brief session this afternoon.
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County Board of Supervisors
County Commissioners of Insanity
Mt. Pleasant
Washington County
State Hospital For
State inspectors review county offices in Keokuk
J. 1. Israel of Keokuk and H. W. Baker of Wapello, state inspectors, are conducting the annual inspection of the books and accounts of the various offices at the court house. They will remain about three weeks.
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Israel
Keokuk
H. W. Baker
Wapello
Court House
Community notices from local clubs and churches
Numerous group meetings and social events listed for October including W. S. Co’s with Nora McKinstry on Thursday October 20. Fortnightly club events at Mrs. Wilson’s home feature a study program on disarmament with named speakers. Salem schoolhouse hosts a candy social on October 20. Various church and fraternal group gatherings and notices across Walnut area with dates and hosts.
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W. S. Co's
Nora McKinstry
Wilson
Japan
Speidel
China
Miss Campbell
England
Mre. Liberts
Miss Rownd
Italy
Mre
Carris
U. S
Fitzwilliam
Salem Schoolhouse
Richmond
Flossie Shradey
Washington City Council Regular Meeting Yields Routine Business
The Washington city council held a regular session last night with no major actions taken. A payment matter slated for hearing on Monday October 31 was the only item scheduled for discussion.
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Washington
Stone of Cleveland Discusses Looming Railroad Strike
Warren S. Stone president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, born near Ainsworth, says railroads ignored 1920 transportation act decisions and pursued wage cuts. He cites wage declines, rate hikes, and rule changes prompting a 94 percent strike vote and formal calls to withdraw from service.
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Washington County
Warren S. Stone
Cleveland
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Mr. Stone
Ainsworth
Rock Island Railway
James M. Stone
Wilson
Rain Refreshes Dusty Lands With Muddy Roads
Yesterday's rain, the first in weeks, dampened dust and filled cisterns. The lingering wet made roads noticeably muddy through the day.
How Long a Man Has Been Married Says How He Speaks
A Portland Oregon reader notes a playful rule for guessing marriage duration from terms of address. From “My darling wife” to “the old lady” the phrases supposedly map to years of married life in a humorous progression.
Peach Stones Found as Efficient Fuel in California
A California finding shows peach stones burn comparable to coal and yield more heat by weight. Dried peaches or stone pits produce fuel after removal of fruit, with the stones being cooled and sieved for this use.
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California
Public Health Nursing Leader Named by Iowa Board
The Iowa State Board of Health appointed Miss Anna M. Drake R N of the Iowa Tuberculosis Association as Director of Public Health Nurses of Iowa at its October meeting. The move aims to fill a long felt need and marks a major step in state public health work.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Board of Health
Anna M. Drake
R. N
Iowa Tuberculosis Association
Board of Control of Star Institutions
Miss Drake
Iowa Nurses to Receive Unified State Guidance
The article notes plans to provide all public health nurses in Iowa with centralized counsel and service, regardless of employment under public or private auspices. A special committee comprising Dr Charles S. Grant, Helena Stewart, and Dr John H. Peck will work with Mike Drake to standardize reporting and qualifications.
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Iowa
County Boards of Supervisors
Red Cross
Miss Drake
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Wallace Umbaugh
W. B. Hender
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Fevel
Eastman
Kodak
Phillips Drug Store
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Brown
Ladies
Black Vici Kid
Frank L. Wilson & Co
C. M. & F. Clothing Co
W. S. Reister & Sons
Grace Hall
Moose Heart Legion
Moose Hall
Ladies Aid
M. EB. Church
Priscilla Gab
Joe Wright
Pythian Circle
H. M. Shaver
West Chester
M. of KR. & CG
Ralph Shannon
Navajo Club
J. E. Wright
Walnut Sunday School
Hallowe'en
Charles Brown
No. 11
Myrtle Stewart
Ladies Rebekah Club
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Rebekah Club
Just Us Club
C. O. Dayton
P. BE. O
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Council
Stone
Labor Board
Atterbury
Pennsylvania Railroad
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Boards of Arbitration
Chicago
Railroad Owners’ Association
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Towa Nurses
Evening Journal
W. L. Heetle
Husker
J. Elevator
M. D. Atkinson
Red
Boyd Rerdo
Care of Journal
Eral
Journal
Good Hampshire Gifts
W. F. Salterburs
Poland
Sam F. Miller
F. Shockley
Noble
J. E. Linder
Frank H. Gray
Lennox
Christian Church
W. W. McFarland
Shepard
C. A. Ruebsam
Jacob George
T. O
Oscar George
John Speidel
Chester
Rubio Line
Frank R. Feltz
Keota
Towa
Duroc Jersey
Pathfinders Likeness, Jr
Kid's
W. D. Booth
Shire Boars
Hawkeye
Farrow Early
Forest Embree
Wilde
Boyd Berdo
H. J. Myers
Iseed
L. D. Robinson
Kansas
Washington, la
Wikt Board
Call Journal
George Mann
4Th Ave
Win Smoube
Speidel’s
Cement Bridge
Roy Lyd
Howard Kerr
Toodles
Iowa City
Chas. Denison
Milwaukee
South 4Th Ave
N. Iowa Ave
Frederick Kurn
Walnut St
Philadelphia
Alice Lorena Presler
Associated Women Students of the
University of California
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