Local News Roundup From Washington and Nearby
Wilson and Hamm win a marriage license in Washington as Sarah Ina Truax also secures her license. Residents note visits, travels, shopping, and church events. Merle Jackson undergoes surgery after months of illness, with hopeful recovery. local commerce includes Pine Row butter for sale and a Minnesota Red River potatoes delivery at Barclay's Cash Store.
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Benjamin Hamm
Sarah Ina Truax
Washington
Lyon’s for cookies and visits across town
A jumble of notices from Lyon and local residents describes visits to Redland Muscatine Marshalltown and Winfield. People travel for family business entertainment and shopping with references to Pine Row butter ovens and various local names including Mrs L McAvoy J Max Kurtz and Mrs Harvey Jones.
Local notices and classifieds glimpse Hurt Iowa visitors and sales
Dr and Mrs R D Temple of Hurt Iowa visited Ed Grayson home and plan to attend the BE O rummage sale on Saturday Nov 4. William James offers model shining parlor shoe repairing at pre war prices. Farmers Cooperative Co of West Chester sells Charter Oak wagons and wagon boxes. 1016 A Canning to sell milk cows at Wellman Friday Oct 27 at 1 30. 1412 God Wanted seeks competent girl for general housework no washing Mrs Leigh H Wallace. 214-12 Mother and Daughters Banquet postponed to November 7. Washington Cleaners advertise cleaning services. Potatoes now and car of Red River Quinces on Burlington track at 80 cents a bushel. Richard Johnson's Grocery. Messages to MWolmee and Stansbury for October 21 23 25 28.
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Red River
Burling
Richard Johnson's Grocery
Community notices and social happenings from Rock Island area
A bundle of local notes records events and ads: a Fri night party at the K C hall, a rheumatism remedy guarantee, river potatoes near Rock Island depot, Snell’s Best Flour pricing, and a Dean’s dining plus political meeting at Young America school house with J L Brookhart and C F Letts. Attendees include Mrs Fred Mitchell, Mr Tolles near 99, and several Burlington Ottumwa visitors.
Notice of Probate of Will in District Court Washington IA
Notice of probate filed in November term 1922 for Nellie C Cunningham will dated July 21 1922. hearing set at 10 am November 18 1922 in Washington County Court House before the District Court clerk. Interested parties must appear to contest probate of the will. Oct 9 1922 J D Glasgow Clerk of District Court Oct 10-17-24
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State of
Iowa
Washington County
Nellie C. Cunningham
Court House
Washington, la
District Court
Washington, Town
J.D. Glasgow
Fire in High School Coal Bin Brought Under Control
A smoldering fire found Sunday in the high school coal bins was contained after long efforts by firefighters and staff. The coal room is under separate roof and the incident caused only minor student excitement with no danger to the building.
Political meetings scheduled this week in two towns
William Sutherland and Sam T. Donahey will discuss political issues at Benson School House on Wednesday evening October 25 and at Wellmin on Friday evening October 27.
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William Sutherland
Sam T. Donahey
Benson School
Wellmin
Motts Estate Builds New Brick Structure Near Post Office
Fred Metts estate starts a one story brick and hollow tile building on North Marion Ave few doors south of the post office. The 18 by 60 foot structure will replace the old Battery Service site and will house the same business in a modern room. Minicks are handling construction.
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Fred Metts
Stolen Ford Recovered. Grinnell Suspect Returned
A Grinnell youth arrested here on suspicion of stealing a Ford coupe has been sent back to Grinnell to answer the charge. He reportedly rented the car with plans to drive to Chicago and sell it. The man tore off the license plates and confessed when questioned by Deputy Sheriff Fred Sweet. name not learned.
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Grinnell
Chicago
Fred Sweet
Iowa and Southern California agree to 1923 1924 football games
An Iowa University official confirms USC will sign a two year contract to play the Trojans in 1923 in Los Angeles and in 1924 in Iowa City. Howard Jones says 1923 game with California is unlikely due to conference territory rules and awaiting authorization.
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Cal
University of Southern California
Iowa University
Trojans
Hawkeyes
Iowa City
Iowa
University of California
Howard Jones
Jones
Sheriff and Deputy Busy Serving Legal Papers
Sheriff Charles Denison and Deputy Sheriff Fred Sweet are overwhelmed with legal papers to be served for the upcoming November term of district court. The workload takes them across the county, keeping them away from the office and reporters.
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Charles Denison
Fred Sweet
Rubio Man Dies in Fairfield Hospital
Mrs. W. E. Augustine reports the death of Tobias Luithly of Rubio at the county hospital in Fairfield this morning at 9:30. Funeral arrangements are not yet set but are expected to be held at his Rubio home on Thursday.
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Frank Kurtz
Moline
J. Max Kurtz
W. E. Augustine
Tobias Luithly
Rubio
Fairfield
Train Crew Testimony On Fatal Burlington Collision
County coroner Dr. G W Hay secured testimony from the Burlington freight train crew in the Mrs John C Conrad Wayland collision. Conductor M N McLane Engineer George Kreier Fireman F Buecher Brakemen A L Lamb and F J Grant testified they blew the whistle and attempted brakes as the car struck between engine and tender. Mrs Anson Miller of Wayland is slightly improved though still in danger. her son Carl remains at risk. Coroner Hay cites possible heart weakness as a factor in Mrs Conrads death.
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G. W. Hay
Burlington
John C. Conrad
Wayland
M. N. McLane
George Kreier
F. Buecher
A. L. Lamb
F. J. Grant
Oskaloosa
Anson Miller
Carl
Conrad
Hay
City Built in Form of Triangle
A description states Constantinople is built in the shape of a triangle with streets aligning to the geometric form. The note emphasizes the unique urban plan and its influence on district layout and daily life for residents.
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Constantinople
Amherst Memorial Fellowship offers $2000 yearly
Amherst Massachusetts October 24 The Amherst Memorial Fellowship worth 2000 a year will be awarded next year Prof Walton H Hamilton secretary of the fellowship committee said any college or university graduate is eligible Eligibility depends on mental ability in social sciences economics politics and history and promise of original contribution Preference given to service over personal advancement Readership includes teaching journalism and field work Applications accepted until December 15 with the award in January or February 1923 The term begins September 1 1923 and initial appointment lasts up to two years with possible extension
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Associated
I’ress
Amherst
Mass
Amherst Memorial
Walton H. Hamilton
Man Blown to Bits by Dynamite Charged Incident
The body of Jack Artman a road constructing employee was found south of Ely Minnesota by hunters. Scattered remains led investigators to believe dynamite in road work caused his death. A note with the name Jack Artman was found in his coat pocket. He worked for Lake County road constructors.
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Associated Press
Ely
Minn
Jack Aritman
Jack Artman
Lake County Road Constructors
Entreaty on Fresh Conundrums in Somerville Journal
A brief note from the Somerville Journal suggesting the man who ponders conundrums could entertain readers more if he offered new puzzles. The writer implies a need for fresh material and varied challenges.
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Somerville Journal
Justice Day Resigns from Supreme Court Post
Justice William R. Day presented his resignation as assistant justice of the Supreme Court to President Harding. The resignation was accepted and will take effect on November 14.
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The
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
William R. Day
Supreme Court
Harding
Thieves Loot Minnesota Drug Store After Break-In
Thieves raided a Minneapolis area drug store last night. They backed a car to the rear of the building and loaded all visible goods into the vehicle, leaving only the building and its lot behind.
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Pters
Minn
Apolis
Those Cynical Orientals
A fragmentary Times of India item cites a quotation about a man seeking help from a woman during trouble, attributed to Bostug Dranscript. The readable text is incomplete and lacks clear context or event details.
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Times of India
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FOX
Rosa Cancwi Ee
Ay Paul H Sloane
Mary Carr
East Washington St
Opera
John Shields & Sons
Orie J. Turner
East Seventh Street
Dailey’s Taxi
Lanai
Servic
Sity
D, Sanders
Russell
Lewmmon
Ohio
Ricard Johnson E Grocery
Arch Test Avforas
Wilson
J. W. Caner
West Chester
A. T. Brown
Jane Maxwell
Mt. Union
Carey Brown
J. L. Fifer
Joset
C. H. Pauls
Pine Row
Johnson's
Emily Porter
Winterret
Prairie City
Porter
World’s Purity Association
James A. Hawthorne
Lyons
Wayne Rash
Keota
Art Sanders
J. W. Davis
Ainsworth
Merle Jackson
Frank Jackson
Car
Minnesota
Rock ‘Sland
Barclay’s Cash
Lyon's
Carlton Wilson
Redland
Karl Libe
Andrew Hunter
Henry, Til
C. B. Reid
L. McAvoy
Muscatine
Besse Jones
Marshalltown
McElhinney Drug Co
P. L. Etter
Osteopath
Arthaud
Know
Harvey Jones
J. K. Ritter
Rock Island
Marguerite Jones
M. D. Work
Joe Allan Easter
J. W. Enslin
Crawfordsville
Lee Lease
James Ward
Harry Ward
Winfield
T. F. Barker
Turkington
Glen Jacobs
Betty
Frank Hamilton
R. D. Temple
Hurt, Iowa
Ed Grayson
BE. O
William James
Farmers Co-operative Co
Wellman
Leigh H. Wallace
Worf
Mwolmee
Stansbury
Earage
K. C. Hall
R. Stuart
Rock Island Depot
Barclay’s Cash Store
Snell’s
Barclay Cash Grocery
Fred Mitchell
Dean's
Young America School House
J. L. Brookhart
C. F. Letts
R. B. Stafford
Board of Supervisors
Clarence Titterington
New York City
Will Gilman
Hilitt Grayson
C. W. Tolles
Ottumwa
Hedrick
P. C. Woods
Walter McMullen
D. M. Botterff
John
Edward Vander Linden
Maxine
Nes Moines
Tolles
Will Moore
Taft
M-Elhinney Drug Co
Detroit Vapor
Red Star
Better Homes
Tarry M. Dunham
Detroit Vapor Stove Company
Larry
Harry
Der
C.M. & F. Clothing Co
Motts Estate
Town
Indiana
Illinois Coal
Farmers’ Co-operative Exchange
Iowa Ave
Fairfield Hopital
Delphia
Philadelphia
Anderson
B. Lupton Monuments
Qavton & Son
Washington, Iowa
Justice Day Hands
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