New York Store Sold by Putnam to J W Varner
Yesterday evening negotiations closed with A E Putnam selling the New York Store to J W Varner in exchange for a timber tract near Sneads Florida. Varner will take possession January 1. The Putnam family will own 1500 acres of hardwood timber on the Florida Georgia line and plan to build a lumber plant. Putnam will continue manufacturing his cloth chart and may keep the business to foreign markets. Varner does not plan to run the store long term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Putnam
New York
J. W. Varner
Sneads
Florida
Warner
Washington
Putnam
Harold
John
Georgia
Deep Bayou Lumber Company
Dumas
Arkansas
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Forest Ranger's School
New York State University
Syracuse
United States
Cap Rock of Christianity sermon at Christian Church
Rev M Hopkins of Horton Kansas delivered a discourse at the Christian church last night. He used the Cap Rock as a metaphor for climbing to Christian living and drinking from wells of salvation including love forgiveness holiness and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop M. Hopkins
Horton
Kansas
Christian Church
Texas
Hopkins
Christ
Great Cap Rock
Cap Rock
Local Girls Make Freshmen Tenth at Coe College
Evelyn Caldwell and Fern Benn, graduates of Washington High School, are named to the Freshmen Tenth honor roll at Coe College for having the highest grades. The Cosmos notes the local pair exceeding male peers scholastically, reflecting credit on area schools and the students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coe College Loames
Evelyn Caldwell
Fern Benn
Washington High School
Miss Caldwell
Miss Benn
Cosmos
Army deserter taken to Rock Island arsenal
Sheriff Charles Denison and accomplice William W. McReynolds were captured in Wellman and surrendered as US Army deserters. They were transported to Rock Island arsenal, the nearest military post, marking a second deserter incident in Washington county within the past week after Irwin was reported in a road gang nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Denison
Rock Island
William W. McReynolds
Wellman
United States Army
Rock Island Arsenal
Washington County
Irwin
Here
Funeral of G C Story Held Today
Funeral services for George C. Story of Lexington community were held at Jones and McElhinney parlors with Dr. W W Bowery officiating. Burial followed in Lexington cemetery. Story born Dayton Ohio June 17 1849 was connected with racing stables and last worked with the Deans at Palatine Illinois.
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Jones & McElhinney
George C. Story
Lexington
Town
Chicago
W. W. Bowery
Methodist Church
C. M. Reisman
Oskaloosa
L. W. Owens
Galesburg
Ill
Story
Palatine
Washington County
Will Present Plays at the High School
Miss Hazel Smith, Washington high school public speaking teacher, leads sophomore to senior classes in ten one act plays at the school auditorium. Four plays open next Friday evening, four the following Monday, and two the next Wednesday with 35 cent admission for all three shows or 15 cents per program. Proceeds fund later deliberative and debating contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Smith
Washington High School
Gumps Draw Packed Graham House Despite Weather
The Graham theatre in Washington drew a packed house for The Gumps last night with many turned away. The show received strong applause. Andy Min and Sid Smith characters pleased the audience. Richard Freeman as Andy and Miss Hanson impressed, while Hayes and Wynne delivered standout clog dancing and the chorus sang well. Manager Ralph Pratt plans more winter bookings at the Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Theatre
the Gumps
Washington
Andy
Min
Sid Smith
Smith
West Chester Bears Defeat Oskaloosa Second Team 20 to 0
West Chester high school defeated Oskaloosa second team 20 to 0 on the Chester field before a good crowd. Coach Roy Tandy has built a winning mix as West Chester now has four wins in five games. They lost once to Keota but later beat Keota to even the score. A rematch with Washington second team is set for November 9.
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West Chester High School
Oskaloosa High School
Chester
West Chester
Roy Tandy
Penn College
Keota
Thref Trapped in Indiana Coal Mine
Three men and a boy are trapped in a burning Staunton Indiana coal mine after an explosion that seriously injured three other miners. Rescue crews believe the trapped group are dead.
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Indiana
Associated Presse
Terre Haute
Ind
Staunton
Parker resigns from Land Title Board in Des Moines
Addison M. Parker of Des Moines submitted his resignation from the state commission of land titles to Acting Governor Hamill. J. B. Weaver of Des Moines was named to succeed him, while Parker was recently appointed to the state library commission to replace Mrs. Horace Mann Towner.
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Des Moines
Addison M. Parker
Hammil
State Commission of Land Titles
J. B. Weaver
Parker
State Library Commission
Horace Mann Towner
The Perfect Husband at Marylebone Caption
A Marylebone wife claims she has no trouble with her husband. She says she puts him to bed before she goes out and he is as good as anything until she returns. The remark suggests a domestic quip rather than a serious complaint.
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Marylebone
Those Were Good Old Days in Coal Era Reminiscence
A humorous exchange recalls dependable coal delivery in the past. The dialogue contrasts nostalgia with current coal service, highlighting a time when coal delivery was reliable and regular.
Brighton Edges Second Team 8 0 in Season Opener
Brighton defeated Washington second team 8 to 0 on their field after a hard fought contest. The safety gave Washington a 2 0 halftime lead before Brighton mounted a third quarter drive for a touchdown and additional stops. Washington earned valuable experience and eyes another game with West Chester on November 9 with possible matchups later in the season.
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Brighton
Washington
West Chester
Edgar
Wellman
Gallagher
Swisher
Schulty
McCartney
Bain
Hill
Woodburn
G. Letts
Bevins
Elwell
D. Letts
Weaver
Walton Says Klan Controls State
Governor J C Walton charges the Ku Klux Klan dominates Oklahoma state government including the lower house and most departments He cites an assault on Representative Callahan as evidence of a conspiracy to impeach him and to create a mob assembly in the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
J. C. Walton
Callahan
Grand Dragon
N. C. Jewett
General Assembly
Germans Stand as Band Plays National Anthem of France
In Zurich during an International Cycling Union congress, German and Austrian delegates rose to attention as the French band played La Marseillaise after France’s J Breton spoke. The scene followed a tense moment but ended with all present remaining composed as the music finished.
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Associated Press
Zurich
Switzerland
International Cycling Union
France
J. Breton
Europe
Breton
Walter Rutt
Germany
Gabriel Poulain
Thirty six hero awards made at Carnegie meeting
The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission recognized thirty six acts of heroism at its fall meeting in Pittsburgh. Eight heroes died, with pensions awarded for dependents. Five silver medals and 31 bronze medals were given, one hero received disablement benefits, and funds totaling 12,800 for education and 13,000 for other worthy purposes were appropriated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission
Friendship and foe in mercy and universe
A reflective line compares mercy to the sun and sky, suggesting it should surround both friends and enemies without prejudice, echoing a Schillerian view of universal benevolence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schiller
Run Right Together and the Swift Passage of Time
A reflective note on aging as time slips by quickly. The passage compares a man growing older to time filing away moments before he senses their presence. It conveys a meditation on present awareness and the inevitability of change.
Land Sale Focused in Western Florida by Major Investor
A prominent investor maintains extensive holdings in western Florida and will dedicate all his time to selling land in that region. The statement underscores his commitment to concentrating efforts on property in western Florida.
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Florida
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G. C. Story
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W. H. McAvoy
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West Chester Bears
Land Title Board
Husband
Brightonites
Walton
KLAN
MOB Assembly
Evening Journal
G. W. Ferguson
Journal
W. J
John Jackson
Inquire Journal
L. E. Larson
John E. Keating
Ross Crawford
Thomas
COLE
McElhinney Purniture Co
James K. Helmick & Son
Columbus Junction
North Sth Ave
D. W. Mannhardt
Ial
W. D. Booth
H. R. Baker
Grimes
Jonathan
H. A. Harden
Coppock
Hesseltine
Frank H. Gray
3Rd St
Barron
Tamworth
Boyd Berdo
S. M. Fulton
James Palmer
Poland
China
WHITE
Wyandotte Roosters
Joe McCreedy
Haskins
Call
Walter KE. Smith
Hampshire
Theo. Kiesey
Republic
Martin White
O. L. Blake
Crawfordsville
Wildes
ACORN
John Wheelan
FORD
Win Smouse
Washington Loan & Trust Co
Smouse
W. J. Kiefer
E. H. Messer
Columbus Junction Dance Hall
Black
Duluth Herald
High Bridge
Boston Transcript
Irfellist
Tiepris
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