Death of Henry Campbell’s Daughter in Rock Island
Henry Campbell learns of the death of his daughter Mrs. Margaret McKine wife of Charles McKine on Saturday at her Rock Island home. Born in Washington 22 years ago she moved to Meline then Rock Island with her husband employed at the coal chute and street work. Survived by husband father and three siblings. Body to arrive in Rock Island afternoon for funeral Tuesday at Henry Campbell home. Other ad copy notes half price sale on dresses by H. J. Ward & Co.
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Henry Campbell
West Third Street
Margaret McKine
Charles McKine
Rock Island
Washington
Meline
MeKine
W. R. Kiesey
Harry Knott
Clarence Lovelett
Illinois
LaGrange
Loveletts
Mr. Knott
Jones & McElhinney
Kiesey
W. W. Bowers
Methodist Church
M. R. Regan
The
Baptist Church
Elm Grove Cemetery
Ilinois
Court House Closes Tomorrow for County Picnic
The Court House will close Tuesday from 11 to 4 to allow county employees to attend the picnic at the County Home. A principal address will be delivered by S. L. Fisher of Eleator, a member of the Executive Board of the Farm Bureau.
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Court House
L Fisher
Eleator
Farm Bureau
Kiesey dies in accidental fall at La Grange plant
William A Kiesey a well known Washington resident and former La Grange foreman died after a crowbar fell from a roof while he and a companion removed burned material from a plant. He lingered at home until midnight from internal hemorrhages. He was born in Milan Illinois March 5 1893 and served in World War I. He leaves a wife Addie Carson and a large family.
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William A. Kiesey
la Grange
Kiesey
Washington
Bill
LaGrange
Milan
Til
W. R
Nancy Brown Kiesey
Wayland
Will
Addie Carson
David
Samuel Kiesey
Reynolds
Winfield Keller
Winfield
Iowa
Harry Knott
Everette Burham
Oral Davidson
Walter
Theodore
Stanton
Raymond
Eunice
Dale Kiesey
Remarkable Tractor Train Hauls Buick With Corn Load
A two ton Buick truck with 74 bushels of corn failed to move but was pulled three miles into the elevator by a one ton Maxwell truck carrying 76 bushels of corn. The teams worked in second gear with Edgar Porter as witness. Maxwell Motor Co T C Kyle Prop.
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Buick
Maxwell
Edgar Porter
Maxwell Motor Co
T. C. Kyle
Richland Faces Hard Test After Fairfield Loss
Richland high school football aims to rebound 50 percent stronger after a 33 to 7 defeat to Fairfield. Washington observers note Richland has weight speed and backfield talent led by Balderson and expect a tougher effort this Saturday at home against the Washington squad. A big crowd is expected with free admission as Richland seeks to surprise the visitors.
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Richland High School
Fairfield
Richland
Teeter
Washington
Turk" Balderson
Riehland
Record Crowd Expected at County Home Picnic
A county home picnic drew a several thousand crowd with Washington schools closing tomorrow afternoon. The program runs from morning to afternoon with speeches by Senator J L Brookhart at 11 15 and F S Fisher at 1 15, a Washington vs Wyman ball game at 3 30, airship flights, and free activities for all attendees.
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Washington
Court House
Clerk of Courts
Kiesey
J. L. Brookhart
F. S. Fisher
State Farm Federation
Wyman
City Schools Close for Picnic
The city school board voted to close tomorrow afternoon with a half holiday to allow teachers and students to attend the county home picnic. Superintendent Harding was instructed to announce the act, aligning city schools with rural closures for the event.
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Harding
Death of Will Kiesey Deplored in Offers of Sympathy
In their offers of practical sympathy to Mrs. Kiesey, residents expressed deep regret over Will's death, noting how widely the loss was felt and the sincere sorrow shared by the community.
Legion Members Escort Kiesey Funeral in Uniform
American Legion members meet at their club rooms at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning in uniform to act as a military escort for Kiesey's funeral.
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American Legion
American Legion Club
Kiesey
Nathan Hale Cited for Distinguished Service in France
Van Nuys California Mr and Mrs Lisle Morehous received an official document signed by General Pershing citing Lieut Nathan Hale for distinguished service in the Medical Corps of the 1st Division in France Hale, now in Sacramento, is the brother in law of Mrs Morehous and was raised in Washington as the son of the late George Hale.
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van Nuys
Calif
Lisle Morehous
General Pershing
Nathan Hale
Morehous
France
Lieut. Hale
Sacramento
Moreheus
George Hale
Washington
County picnic plans prompt farm cooperative closing
Tomorrow the county picnic promptsW Reister & Sons to close from 11 to 3 as farmers urge collective compliance. Farmers report higher chicken hens eggs cream and butter prices with business volumes rising in a single day.
Y. M. C. A. Meetings Here on Wednesday
A major Y. M. C. A. meeting directed by state figures from Iowa and Chicago will be held in Washington on September 22. W. N. Northcott and Wyrick will supervise with Harry Goodrich and Bruce Tallman also present. Special conferences with local workers will occur to strengthen youth work and coordinate next year’s programs.
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Washington
W. N. Northcott
Iowa Y. M. C. A
Mr. Wyrick
Harry Goodrich
Bruce Tallman
Studio Closure For Farm Bureau Picnic Audience
The Graves Studio will close tomorrow from 11 o clock to attend the Farm Bureau Board sponsored picnic. The decision is at the request of the Farm Bureau Board and is effective for the day.
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Farm Bureau Board
Graves
Clothing Stores to Close In Washington County Sale
Local shops announce partial shutdowns as September 1 event suspends activity from 11 a m to 3 p m due to county home proceedings.
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Shing
Washington
Eling
Foss Pleads Guilty to Drunken Driving in 1920 Case
J. E. Foss arraigned in district court and pleaded guilty to driving an automobile while intoxicated on July 16, 1920. Judge Wagner fined him $500 and costs, the maximum penalty. Jury trials begin this afternoon with several jurors excused. Impaneling under way for the estate of Phoebe MecCaleb as objectors contest the will. trial likely to take two to three days.
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J. E. Foss
H. F. Wagner
Phoebe MecCaleb
Supt Harding Speech Noted In Program Report
An oversight left Supt. Harding's Friday night talk at E. P. hall unmentioned in the report though it was well received and judged excellent by attendees.
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E. P. Hall
Supt. Harding
Mr. Harding
Local Rancher George Guy Returns Home for Visit
George Guy, who spent the past year in Billings Montana on a ranch, arrived home Saturday morning for a two weeks visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Guy. He is looking and feeling much better and is glad to be at home.
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George Guy
Billings
Montana
J. W. Guy
George
Sister of Miss Duff Dies in Illinois
Mrs. Charles Perrine died at her Centralia Illinois home yesterday morning after a long illness. She was formerly Miss Bella Duff and lived here until her marriage. Her sister Miss Margaret Duff was with her at death. Burial will take place in Centralia. further particulars will be released later.
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Charles Perrine
Centralia
Miss Perrine
Bella Duff
Margaret, Duff
Perrine
Graves Studio display case prize winner announced
D F Macon auctioneer in Washington Iowa notes prize winner display at Graves Studio tomorrow at ten. Frank Clark and family went to Davenport Sunday for Ibic banquet by Kamback Leather Co for local shoe makers, with a four o clock reception at Mr Shamback's home. John Jones joined them.
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Graves Studio
Frank Clark
Davenport
Kamback Leather Co
Mr. Shamback
John Jones
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Warngton Young Colored Woman
H. J. Ward & Co
Crow-Bar
Will Kiesey
American Pearl Button Company
Washington County
Camp Pike
Ark
the Fox
Square Shooter
Hamilton
Harlan
Shaffer Bros
Crawfordsville
Farmers & Merchants
State Bank
Paris
Dempsey Land Company
T. J. Dempsey
North Side Square
John W. Teeter
Sands
Evening Journal
Paddy
East End Grocery
5Th St
J. BE. Foss
Chester
H. W. Cassel
Ainsworth
J. H. Nelson
Washington Rendering Works
ALL Bevins Motor
Bevins Motor Co
Joe Knot- Ek
W. H. Sigafoose
Studebaker
Ford
Anderson's
East Main Street
Boyd Berdo
Wilson's Flower Garden
Poland
Ransom Amlong
Kalona
Hampshire
W. F. Salterberg
Eli Jackson
Lemley, Root & Littlefield
Marinette County
Valley Land Company
Hall Avenue
Marinette, Wisconsin
R. W. Rogers
South Side Square
CO. Home
Reister & Sons
TRICT
Duff
D. F. Macon
Wr. A. Hotenkiss
New Haven
Conn
H. Fenton
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