James Clendenning Claimed by Death
James Clendenning died at 216 East Van Buren street after eleven years of creeping paralysis. Funeral service is set for Tuesday at 3 PM at the First United Presbyterian Church with Dr J M Wishart officiating. Interment will follow at Zim Grove Cemetery. He was born in County Antrim Ireland in 1857 and emigrated to the United States in 1881. He married Janet C Simpson in 1883. survivors include three children Charles Clendenning Webster City IA, David Clendinning Washington IA, Mary Hexes Mystic IA, and brother Thomas Clendenning Grant County MN.
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James Clendenning
East
van Burem Street
J. M. Wishart
First United Presbyterian Church
Zim Grove
Mr. Clendinning
County Antrim
Ireland
United States
Washington
Janet C. Simpson
Charles Clendenning
Webster City
Iowa
David Clendinning
Mary Hexes
Mystic
Local Saintly Citizen Remembered By Family
Immediate family still reside in Ireland. Mr. Clendenning belonged to the First United Presbyterian Church, a man of deep religious principles and convictions and a good citizen of the community.
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Ireland
Clendenning
First United Presbyterian C Curch
Washington Fans Organize Ball Team
A group of experienced players plans a Washington baseball team this fall for one or two games. Talented men in Washington are urged to report to Claire Dewey to join early practice and help form a fast, competitive squad with local fan support.
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Washington
Claire Dewey
W C T U Notice for Friday Meeting Change
The W C T U members shift from Thursday to Friday for their next meeting. Mrs T J McElhinney hosts at 2 30 with Lizzie Clyde leading devotional on True Worship John 4 24 urging full attendance despite fatigue.
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T. J. McElhinney
Lizzie Clyde
John
Washington High School Commercial Course Expands
The Commercial course at Washington high school outlines stenography and bookkeeping tracks. New rooms support typewriting dicta tion and bookkeeping with planned advanced shorthand class. Courses cover English to Physics by grade with Miss Erna Wente in charge and registration at the new high school office.
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Washington High School
United States
Erna Wente
Alice Klippell
G W Hobson Cultivates Plums in Colorado
G W Hobson, once a Washington jewelry merchant, now grows plums near Boulder Colorado. The journal received a sample showing large blue plums on tiny four inch twigs. The note says he could have sent a better sample from higher in the tree and his apology is accepted.
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G. W. Hobson
Washington
Boulder
Colorado
Journal
Hobson
Home-Coming Day Parade Call for Old Soldiers
Old soldiers urged to meet at Court House at 9 o'clock for a Home-Coming Day parade on September 11. Comrades urged to recall the spirit of 1861 and 1865. signed by W. P. Moothart Adjutant 17314.
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Court House
W. P. Moothart
Marriage Licenses Issued In Riverside Area Today
The following licenses were issued this afternoon Wilbur A Gardner of Iowa Falls and Rhea Margaret Ford of Washington Edward B Bushek and Edna C Kittel both of Riverside.
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Wilbur A. Gardner
Iowa Falls
Rhea Margaret Ford
Washington
Edward B. Bushek
Edna C. Knittel
Riverside
Olds and Olds Buy the Oxford Cafe
The Oxford cafe on North Iowa avenue was sold Saturday to Charles Olds and his brother Ace Olds. They assume possession with Ace fresh from Navy service on the Pennsylvania. The pair plan redecorating to boost business while George McChurch considers moving to Muscatine.
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Oxford
Iowa Avenue
George McChurch
Charles Olds
Ace Olds
Olds
Navy
Pennsylvania
Albia
Society Notes From Kolah Club and Local Gatherings
The Kolah club met with Mrs. C. H. Dittmer on Thursday with guests Mrs. Dewey and Mrs. Chadwick. They enjoyed visiting, fancy work, and music from a player piano, followed by refreshments. Next meeting set for September 17 at Mrs. John Jackson’s home. Mr. and Mrs. Lemmon hosted the store force Friday at dinner. Mr. and Mrs. I. Rothschild celebrated 26th anniversary with twenty guests and a two course luncheon. Rural Woman's club met at Mrs. Claude Rhodebeck to discuss textiles and shared profitable papers and discussions.
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Kolah Club
C. H. Dittmer
Dewey
Chadwick
John Jackson
Mrs. I. Rothschild
Claude Rhodebeck
Local Group Announcements And Meeting Updates
Announcements list monthly meetings for the Salem Groupe M E Sunday school Fortnightly Home Economics sections W FP Missionary society and Mothers club with dates September 9 9 9 11 12 13 plus parade participation and a jelly donation request at Crail's store 7412. The Fortnightly Household Economics section 1 meets September 9 at 2 30 pm with Mrs Peter Berdo 620 W Washington St.
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Salem Groupe
M. E. Sunday School
Frank L. Wilson
Peter Berdo
W. Washington Si
Money-Mad Folks Scrapple for Wealth in Trollied Quote
Uncle Eben laments money fever as he notes some folks fight and scramble for cash, claiming even a silver dollar can resemble a medal of bravery in the town’s rough economy.
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Uncle Eben
Defense Council reports show rising homecoming efforts
County council of defense heard committee reports on plans for a soldiers homecoming Thursday. Button sales are improving across townships with Washington, Riverside, and Brighton reporting progress. Committees outlined entertainment plans as four strenuous days begin and local businessmen commit time to ensure a successful event.
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County Council of Defense
Court House
Washington City
Riverside
Brighton
Brother of Mrs Bailey's Brother Dies in Nebraska
Word came Saturday evening to Mrs C O Bailey of the death of her brother J W Boden of Edgar Nebraska at 2 30 pm Saturday He was 61 and had been in ill health since last winter after influenza He is mourned by his wife two daughters and a son A son in the U S army recently returned from France is in an eastern hospital recovering from wounds.
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Boden
U.S. Army
France
East
Urged to Attend the Garden Exhibit
Supt. C. J. Smith of the Washington schools urges the community to support the boys and girls gardening club by attending the annual fall garden exhibit at the old Methodist church tomorrow afternoon from one to four. Exhibitors should bring their products early to allow arrangement and judging before noon.
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Supt
C. J. Smith
Washington Schools
Old Methodist Church
September Heat Reaches 93 Degrees Record High
The local weather bureau reports today's maximum at 93 degrees, unusually warm for September, following yesterday's 91 degree high. The readings underscore an extended warm spell for the period.
Washington County Farms For Sale Listings
Washington County Farms offers multiple parcels for sale with acres ranging from forty to a hundred thirty. Prices run from 140.00 to 425.00 per acre. Terms include cash and several years at varying interest rates. Some farms lie near towns and include good improvements and level land.
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Washington
Washingtons Gold Star List Names 38 World War Dead
The complete Washington county World War list names 38 deceased soldiers. Twenty two are recorded as killed in action or died of disease in France, while the rest died in camps at home. Local kin are invited to meet J T Matthews on Homecoming Day at 1 30 P M to receive Golden Star badges.
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Washington County
J. T Matthews
Ecpart House
Leon Beatty
Orville Means
Dewey McAvoy
Homer Hawkins
John Flannagan
Floyd Wallace
Edward Claffy
Claude Swisher
Howard Keiper
Henry Russell
Ira Schanta
Ona W. Stephens
Ernest Lehman
James H. Thoma
Dayle Reeves
Jesse R. Harvey
William M. Kellerhaus
Edgar Davison
Harry Sheets
S. Wells
Henry A. Booth
Martin L. Wright
Earl W
Subscriptions Offered by Journal Agent Nita Belle McKoon
A Journal ad invites readers to subscribe and obtain price lists for clubs and magazines. It offers direct calls to 50 Red or written inquiries to Nita Belle McKoon, agent, for availability.
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Nita Belle McKoon
Canary Silences Marguerite During Family Lesson
In a domestic moment Marguerite tries to command a canary to be quiet while her mother speaks. The bird bursts into loud song prompting Marguerite to climb a chair and scold the animal in a firm tone.
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Marguerite
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Carrier Boy
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Green
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New High School
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Sturgeon, Mo
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Kimball Square
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Washington Street
Mason
Frank Stewart
Milt Denison
C. O. Bailey
Washington County Farms
W. A. Harper
Washington, Iowa
N. 7Th Avenue
Black
Geo. Clapper
T. T. Himmelrich
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Burlington Industrial Association
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