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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1925

Page

3

Washington Burlington clash looms as final home game before break

Tomorrow the Washington basketball team hosts Burlington in the last home game until Thanksgiving. Coach McKinstry fields a squad aiming for an upset as Burlington’s recent results offer no strong edge. Ted Sauer of Fairfield referees with Repane and Large of Fairfield as umpires. The Washington lineup resembles the Winfield game with possible shifts.

Washington-Burlington McKinstry Fairfield Muscatine Oskaloosa Colovius Junction Ted Sauer Repane Fairfile Washington Burlington Addion Guy Carlton Wellman Welltran Carlton Katherine Wicks Turner Gt Fisher

Hohenzollern Library of 100000 Volumes at Berlin

The Hohenzollern family library, about 106000 volumes with maps and sketches, remains in the former Royal Castle Berlin as the state claims ownership. Founded 1862 from royal private libraries, it grew under Emperor William II with librarian Walter Tarnow overseeing a new catalog and expansion through 1888.

Berlin Frederic the Great Frederic Wiliam I William I Hohenzollern William VV Walter Robert Tarnow

James Work Given Scholarship Honor

Grinnell college honors two men two women for top scholastic work in three years. Walter Ingram Wes James A Work Roma Kauffman Harriet Rust win Phi Beta Kappa sianets at chapel exercises in Grinnell Iowa.

Grinnell Phi Beta Kappa Sianets Grinnell College Walter Ingram Moline Wes James A. Work Washington Roma Kauffman Lake City Harriet Rust Des Moines

Governor urged to honor Herbert Quick in Pine Creek Park

Aldora Iowa October week designated Herbert Quick week as Governor Happill backs a monument proposal. Botanist Dr H Pammel praised Quick as teacher, lawyer, novelist, and conservationist whose writings portray Iowa prairie and forests. A sculpted monument near Pine Lake would honor his pioneering spirit and outdoor life.

Aldora Ta.” H. Pammel Iowa State College State Board of Conservation Hammill Herbert Quick Quick Eldora Pine Creek Happmill Iowa Pine Creek Grundy County Iowa River United States Pine Lake Lows River

Marion Griffin endows churches schools with large gifts

Spencer Large gifts totaling five figures were left to religious, philanthropic and educational groups by the late Marion B.E. Griffin, with her will probated locally. In Nebraska, Edward L. Walsh, declared dead years ago after a state search costing $300, appeared to sue for a share of his parents estate, while the Hohenzollern Family Library was opened to scholars beyond the royal circle.

Spencer Marion Be, Griffin Sioux City Nebraka Edward L. Walsh

Edward B Knox Dies After Illness at Home

Edward B Knox died near midnight at his home on Wee Monroe street after a period of illness. Born in Illinois on April 16 1849 he lived in the area most of his life and worked as a painter. He married Sarah Ellen Long on Thanksgiving Day 1878 and is survived by three daughters and one son, plus several brothers and sisters. Funeral services are set for 2:30 Sunday at Jones and McElhinney parlors conducted by Rev Frank Sutton with burial at Woodlawn cemetery.

Edward B. Knox Wee Monroe Street Jones and McElhinney Frank Sutton Christian Church Woodlawn Mr. Knox Illinois James Knox Nancy Sarah Ellen Long Fred [Diller Washington Join Lowry Fairfield Jamee Davis Sherpan Knox Will Lee Low Angeles G. M. Hoselton Pasadena Calif John Woolm Los Angeles Cora Perkins San Francisco Knox

Obituary for Joseph Kolosick of Highland Township

Joseph Kolosick born February 20 1856 in Bohemia died October 26 in Highland Township aged 69 years 8 months at his son Charles home He emigrated with his family in 1868 settled near Richmond He married Mary Loukuftskey in September 1882 two sons Fred and Charles survive wife died September 2 1025 Two grandchildren He predicted his death one month after his wife and mother and was noted as a good citizen and neighbor.

Joseph Kolosick Bohemia Charles Highland Township Mies Richmond Mary Loukuftskey Fred Bethel Presbyterian Church

Iowa State Briefs: Marriages Deaths and a Shooting

Burlington reports Rev Edwin Warner Lentz killed in an automobile crash near Jerusalem Iowa City notes Rev J E Hill marries Lillian Stinton in a $20 000 alienation suit case Hampton Missouri reports Clarence Chester 15 shot while pheasant hunting by a boy companion. condition described as critical with little chance of recovery.

Burlington Kram Edwin Warner Lentz Persia Schramm Bagdad Jerusalem Iowa City J. E. Hill Merrill Lillian Stinton Hampton Clarence Chester James Chester Max Hanna

Bank at Harper to Pay Another Dividend

Keota Eagle notes M. White receiver for Farmers Savings Bank of Hooper will pay another dividend of 42.8 percent to depositors within days. Aiming to cut costs the bank’s directors relinquish about 7106 deposits and have paid $1700 in assessments, totaling over 8000. White worked in Sigourney to finalize the payment. The two dividends exceed the usual for bankrupt banks and may set a state record.

Keota Eagie M. White Bankrount Farmers Savings Bank of Hooper White Sigoucrey

Young Iowa Writer Exposes Wild West Myths

E Douglass Branch, a University of Iowa graduate, claims the Wild West and its cowboys were largely fiction shaped by readers in the East. His book, written at nineteen, argues a real cowboy legend existed but vanished before its legend grew. He states the era’s real people were humane and the imagined villains were exaggerated.

Iowa City lLamp Louis E. Douglas Branch University of Iowa Appleton and Company Iowa Texas Louis Pelzer Branch Cowboy Mr. Branch Alkali Plains Mr. Braveh Mississippi Fin

Endowment Fund Drive Nears Closure With $84.86 Gap

Washington campaign seeks 84.86 more dollars to complete the 24 000 endowment fund for orphans of world war soldiers and disabled veterans. Local Legion members pledge to raise the amount by solicitation or draw from the treasury if needed. Citizens of Wellman report 200 raised and a small addition expected.

Washington Iar American Secaron Post Legion Treasury P. J. Etter A. N. Alberson Charles Denison Harold Putnam Everette Griffith Phil Crail Wellman Ecampaicn

Ethics in Catching Bootleggers Taught in School

Springfield Illinois October 228 Ethics in catching bootleggers are taught at a prohibition agent training school. The program aims to restore respect for the law and enforcement officers to improve enforcement credibility under U S attorney Thomas Williamson and deputy administrator John B Madden. A fire damaged Meyers General Store Galbraiths drug store and the I O O F hall at Larry causing an estimated $10000 loss partially insured A clear report of the incident and the training effort.

Springfield Thomas Williamson United States John B. Madden Tinois Meyers General Gailbraith’s I. O. O. Fohall Larray

Iowa Baptist officers named at Ames convention

Officers elected at the Iowa Baptist convention include President George Derbyshire of Pella and vice presidents E. H. Koster Osage John D. Kern Washington M. C. Powers Missouri Valley W R Stoemaker Glenwood and F J Fletcher Bedford Secretary W J Couslet Mount Ayr with other posts noted.

Ames Ne Baptist Convention George Derbyshire Pella E. H. Koster Osace John D. Kern Washington M. C

Mrs Mary Baxater Marriage Bereavement Thanks

Mr and Mrs J H W McParland thank neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy shown during the recent bereavement.

Mary Baxater J. HW. McParland

McGuffeyites Preserve Indiana McGuffey Readers Heritage

In Indiana an association of natives called the McGuffeyites keeps alive the traditions of the McGuffey readers and the one room schoolhouse. The group, formed after Otis J. Miller called a meeting in Indianapolis, now has 200 members, a monthly newspaper, and regular meetings.

Indianapilis Ind Indiana McGuffey Indianapolis News Msous News Otis J. Miller Bloomington Indianapolis

Toledo Seed Market Prices Notice

Clover seed prices listed for October 18 and 22 with bids for October 18 25 and futures for November December February and March. Cash prices shown for clover seed at 3.58 3.60 and 3.70 with months noted and market asks detailed.

Toledo

For Sale Cole Shot Is Last No 16

Classified item lists a for sale notice reading Cole Shot Is Last No 16 with contact by phone 656 and partial digits 14t7 for inquiry.

Coleshot Islast No. 16

Legion Officers Put In Nomination For Coming War

At a Leon Beatty post meeting nominations were made for post officers to serve during the coming war. Nominees include commander Dr P L Etter to be succeeded, vice commander Walter Conner adjutant Rd Squire and others A committee was named to cooperate with the Legion Auxiliary on the Armistice day banquet and program set for November 11.

Leon Beatty American Legion Leslie Dunlap Maynarda Dale Atkinson P. Bh. Etter Walter Conner Rd Squire Harold Tolander Clyde Putnam Spencer Reed Arnet Wylie Preston Wolf Clarence Jackson P. L. Etter Charles Kennedy Phil Crail Charles Denison Harold Putnam Etter Legion Auxiliary

Official feed stock estimates for tomorrow report

Chicago reports official feed stock estimates for tomorrow with figures showing 8 000 cattle and 1 000 sheep. The brief note mentions stock categories and forecasted numbers for market watchers.

Chicago Feee

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