Former Keota Woman Burned to Death in Canada
Ada Hollingsworth received a letter from Alberry Single n of Gladstone Manitoba detailing the death of Mr. and Mrs. A L Doty in a bush fire near Gladstone. Mrs Doty was formerly Helen Gray of Keota and known in Keokuk and Washington counties. The couple died as Doty sheltered possessions and Mrs Doty fled with him a mile away as flames engulfed the area. The two were found near their homestead and buried in Elkdale cemetery. Mrs Doty is remembered as a noble woman and a staunch friend in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Hollingsworth
Alberry Singlen
Gladstone
Manitoba
Canada
A. L. Doty
Doty
Helen Gray
Keota
Keokuk
Washington
Elkdale
Local Notes and Notices From Burlington Area
Local items note the mourning of Mr and Mrs FB J Paul for a baby born September 15 1920 and a nurse Marguerite Whittaker who is recovering at Moline public hospital. Visitor Everett Rhea of Wyman helps at Benteen store while his brother manages it. A pained sale ad for tires and September tire sale at GO GAS station runs alongside civic notices and election ticket reminders.
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FB. J. Paul
Marguerite Whittaker
Moline Public Hospital
Everett Rhea
Wyman
Ben Teen
Local News Roundup From Crawfordsville
Mr and Mrs Jess McCoy and guests plan a visit to relatives in South Dakota. Visitors from Burlington include Mrs J F Buxbaum and the Misses Feste Lois Harper and Mary Mannera. T M O Connor of Haskins and Columbus Junction postmaster Myers were in town. J H Lease remains ill. A large attendance from town went to the county picnic in Washington.
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Crawfordsville
Jess McCoy
Tom Harvey
Washington
South Dakota
J. F. Buxbaum
Feste
Lois Harper
Mary Mannera
Burlington
T. M. O'Connor
Haskins
Myers
Columbus Junction
J. H. Lease
Montmartre Mayor Opens Two Marriage Office Branches
The mayor of Montmartre Paris opened two new marriage offices to handle a burst of applications. Officials expect smoother processing as demand rises for civil unions in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montmartre
Paris
Tantac Restores Mrs Tinsley’s Health After Two Years
Mrs Elizabeth Tinsley of St Joseph Me says Tantac improved her health after two years of poor appetite headaches and indigestion. She reporting weight gain of ten pounds and renewed energy after six bottles and lists local sellers Sherman Bros Mac Gugin Drug Co and leading druggists.
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Elizabeth Tinsley
South 4Th St
St. Joseph
Mrs. Tinsley
Washington
Sherman Bros
Wellman
MacGugin Drug Co
Advt
Creston Expected to Gain Great Western Rail Extension
Creston Chamber of Commerce expects the Great Western railroad to begin extending its Des Moines to Creston line within the coming year. President G M Felton replied after a six month operation period that plans were under way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Creston
Railway extension under private ownership eyed by chamber
Railroad officials plan a meeting with a chamber committee to discuss a possible private extension. The issue was being considered when the war began.
Fire bug blamed as Creston church burns to ground
A Creston Congregational church was burned last night, believed set on fire by a fire bug with a grudge against churches. The incidents follow two earlier church fires in Thayer, one destroying a church and the other causing damage to a second church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
Congregational
Thayer
Obituary for Charles Kolosick of Iowa
Charles Kolosick born in Bohemia April 25 1863 died Sept 14 1920 near Kalona Iowa at age 67. He moved to America at 1½ and married Franie Horak Feb 14 1875. Survived by wife six children nine grandchildren four brothers and one sister with two siblings predeceased. Funeral Thursday at Holy Trinity Church Richmond with pallbearers listed.
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Charles Kolosick
Bohemia
Kalona
Iowa
America
Franie Horak
Joseph Pribyl
Joe Kolosick
Jackson Township
Frank Pribyl
Cedar Township
Anna Melack
Roscoe
Charles
Edward
Elsie
Blanch
Wilma
Dorothy
Wilburn
Pribyl
Emily Kolesick
Siser
Anthony
Riverside
Frank
North English
Joseph
Highland Township
William
Appleton City
Anna Susank
Hoisington
Kan
Albert
John
Mary
Sarah
Kolesick
Holy Trinity Church
Richmond
Father John
Richmond Catholic
John Berkey
I. N. Arnold
Alvin C. Hasty
Wake Again Father in Heavenly Mansion
Obituary-style verses honor George Stumpf and family members as they express grief and faith. The poem mentions a beloved father and husband, awaiting reunion in a heavenly home with Jesus triumphant over the grave. It invokes heavenly peace, eternal life, and family devotion.
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Heavenly Father
Widow Mary Stumpf Dies at 86 in September Home
Mrs Mary Stumpf widow of Frank Stumpf died at her daughter Lizzie Kloepfer s home Monday evening September 20 aged 86 years. In March 1869 the deceased was noted in local records.
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Mary Stumpf
Frank Stumpf
Lizzie Kloepfer
Memory of a Maple Grove matron ends in Richmond
An elderly Maple Grove resident, widow of Frank Stumpf, died after living 50 years at her home. Surviving children are George, David, Mrs. Catharine Lintz and Mrs. Ldégsie Kloenfer, with Michael and Joseph predeceasing. Funeral at Richmond Catholic church with burial to follow.
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Maple Grove
Frank Stumpf
Daugh
Ter
George
David
Catharine Lintz
Ldégsie Kloenfer
Michael
Joseph
Richmond Catholic Church
Richmond Catholic Cemetery
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J. A. Overholt
Piane Tuner
Wyett Hel- Wick
Kelly-Springfield
Bevins Motor Co
Gogas
Tanlac
G. W
Wagner & Welsh
Poland
China
Washington, Iowa
John Wagner
P. J. Welsh
Wagner
Yankee Jr
Long Prospect
King Wonders
Big Jones
Smooth Prospect
Liberator
Smooth Jumbo
Reed
WELSH
Bob W. Jones
Prairie Chief
President
Grant
K.’s A Wonder
Gerstdale Jones 2d
Big Mabel
W. H. Cooper
D. F. Macon
George Stumpf
Mike Waldrath
Fred Skola
Father
God
Jesus
Ferdinand King
New York
Ely
Goodyear
Ary Tires
Tucker & Eicher
North Marion Ave
Washington, IA
Ford
Chevrolet
Maxwell
Dart
Goodyear Tires
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