Mrs. Martha Davis Dies After Long Illness at Hospital
Mrs. Martha Rebecca Davis wife of Charles A. Davis of the Haskins community died at 3 30 AM at Washington county hospital after nearly three years of ill health She was born near Crawfordsville March 22 1871 and married March 1899 Funeral 2 30 PM Saturday at Washington Presbyterian Church with Dr Voorhies and Dr F W Eastwood officiating Burial in Elm Grove cemetery Surviving: a brother W D Moore three sisters E L Bartholow H N Wilking and Olive Moore a half sister Mrs Howard Crozier and step mother Mrs Mary F Moore Two sisters Lenora and Viola are deceased She was a charter member of Haskins Presbyterian Church and devoted to her home and faith.
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Martha Rebecca Davis
Charles A. Davis
Haskins
Washington County Hospital
Washington Presbyterian Church
Voorhies
Fairfield
F. W. Eastwood
Washington
Aurial
Elm Grove Cemetery
Davis
Crawfordsville
Wilson McDonald Moore
Matilda (Twinam) Moore
W. D. Moore
Wakarusa
Kan
E. L. Bartholow
Wasington
H. N. Wilking
Knoxville
Ill
Olive Moore
Howard Crozier
Mary F. Moore
Lenora
Viola
Plea for Parties Sparks Interest in House Cleaning
A brief item notes a girl organizing a party and her strong interest in tidying the house, reflecting social customs of the period. The remark highlights community expectations for female hosts and domestic preparation.
Announcements from Lexing ton and area groups
Harvest Home at Lexington Thursday September 26 includes chicken dinner at 11:30. Rebekah regular meeting Friday at 8 pm with an anniversary program. Damascus Shrine No 10 hosts Mary E Bartlett Sept 24 banquet 6:30 ceremonial 8 pm. Living Lake South Prairie districts basket weaving day Sept 20 with Mrs Homer Birney. Missionary society meets Friday afternoon with Mrs Rey Stewart. Methodist ladies aid Friday at 2 30 election of officers.
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Lexington
Damascus Shrine
Mary E. Bartlett
Ladies of the
Living Lake
South Prairie
Homer Birney
Methodist Ladies Aid
Regular meeting and notices from local groups
Regular meeting of the W R C next Saturday at 2 30 p m. Notice White Shrine members no banquet reservations after Monday for Tuesday Sept 24 at 6 30. Call Mrs Glascock 164. Cottage prayer meeting at C W Busby East Washington Friday 7 30. Baptist church ladies missionary meeting tomorrow Friday 2 00 at Mrs Anna Bowman’s home.
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W. R.C
Glascock
C. W. Busby
Washington
Ladies of the Baptist Church
Anna Bowman
One Bad Apple Cited In Growers Bulletin
A Kokomo Dispatch item notes a growers bulletin warns a single bad apple spoils the rest of the box and mentions a single wrong digit in a telephone number as ample cause for concern.
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Kokomo Dispateh
Guidance of the Past and the Life of Our Race
Essay fragment asserts that historical memory humbles ego and guides humanity along a solemn path. Quotation underscores reverence for tradition, moral reflection, and collective destiny shaping national character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Premiums Awarded on Display of Farm Products at Festival
A list of prize winners at the farm products display follows with numerous names and locations across Washington, Crawfordsville, Wellman, and surrounding towns. Awards cover Buff Rock, Barred Rock, Wyandotte, Silver Laced Wyandotte, White Rock, Black Jersey Giant, White Leghorn, Buff Leghorn, Ancona, and Black Minorca breeds. Winners include Pearson Bros, Mrs. D. C. Shantz, Wm. Spenner, Delbert Davidson, Fred Longer, Chas Longer, Dale Cole, A B Carr, Hugh Conrad, and others from Washington, Wellman, Keota, and Wayland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buff Rock
D. C. Shantz
Crawfordsville
DB. Cc. Shantz
Buff Rock Pen
P. F. Whisler
Washington
Pearson Bros
Oscar Jugenheimer
Wm. Spenner
Riverside
Chas. Wilson
Delbert Davidson
Chas. Longer
Dan Steiner
Wellman
Humphrey
Wyman
C. E. Jarrard
Route
Fred Longer
W. Longer
White Rock
Frank Pulver
Keota
Marvin Matthes
White Rock Cockerel
Jake G. Roth
Wayland
H. W. Ramseyer
H. Worley
Lyle J. Fesler
Marvin Mathess
I. D. Quinn
Geo. B. Flynn
Fred Wagner
D. Quinn
H. L. Walker
Erburg
Buff Leghorn
Chas. Jackson
W. F. Salterburg
Dale Cole
A. B. Carr
Dade
Cole
Ancona
A. B .Carr
Edwin Lewis
A. B. Cart
A. Card Black
A. B Carr
Hugh Conrad
W. W. Durst
Orpington Poultry Show Results and Entries
The English Division lists winners and entrants from Wellman and Riverside. Notable names include Elwin Lewis and John H Reber of Wellman, and Mrs Marvin Matthes of Wellman with multiple placings in Orpington classes and pens. Sweepstakes and other divisions include Mrs Gust Anderson of Washington, Rhode Island Red entries, and a White Leghorn pen by Mrs Matthess.
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Orpingtons
Elwin Lewis
West Chester
Marvin Matthes
Wellman
John H.reber
Orpington
John H. Reber
Wm. Prebyl
Riverside
Orpington Pen
John WH. Relay
John A. Horak
Gust Anderson
Washington
Rhode Island
Red Pen
Marvin Mathess
White
Leghorn Pen
Batf
Konjola Brings Long Sought Relief to Davenport Woman
A Davenport resident describes severe indigestion and nervousness from stomach trouble. After a brief Konjola treatment she reports renewed strength, appetite, and calm nerves. The product is sold in Washington and by local druggists in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Day
Perry Street
Davenport
Iowa
Washington
Co. le. McDaniel
Five Best Features on the Radio Friday
The listing outlines radio programs from WEAP NBC WABC CBS and WJZ NBC networks with times 6:3 and 7:00 and 7:30 est. It mentions Jones and Ware Phil oe theatre hour Schradertown band and True Story hour amid a schedule fragment from the Washington Star.
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The
United Press
WEAP
NBC
WABC
CBS
WJZBC
Jones and Ware
WJZ
WEAF
Schradertown Band
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C. A. Davis
Rebekah
Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Rey Stewart
Enna
Mary
Eagle
Kant
Koenigsburg
Light and Power Company
Light and Power
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Jackson
Durst, Wellman
Miss A. BE. Dav
Christ
Britain
Washington Star
Montgomery Ward & CO
Ward
Gee
U.S. Army
Perecys
Wwe
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