Undertakers Meet in 1922 In Washington Iowa
A. Jones of Jones & McElhinney funeral directors was elected president of the sixth district Iowa funeral directors association at Albia. The convention will return to Washington next September bringing about 154 undertakers from across southeastern Iowa with plans for the 1922 program. Other officers named include G. A. Allen Albia first vice president and A. Reynolds Sigourney second vice president S. Snyder Grinnell secretary and treasurer. Rain shortened attendance but events included a ball game banquet and a Chicago lecture by Prof A B Seran. Governor Nate Kendall spoke on the program but could not attend.
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Washington
Iowa
Jones
G. A. Allen
Albia
A. 8. Reynolds of Sigourney, Second Vice President; ©. S. Snyder
Grinnell
A. B. Seran
Chicago
Nate Kendall
Cavalry Camp at Chautauqua Park Near Washington
The first squadron of the Fourteenth United States Cavalry will camp at Chautauqua Park west of town next weekend during a Washington visit. About two hundred troopers with transport wagons arrive from Fort Des Moines after leaving September 26 and are to depart October 1. A military band will perform and a horse show is likely during the stay. Thomas Irvin McMillan, 57, died at home southeast of Washington after a year of decline. Funeral services are Saturday at the Matthews home, with burial in Elms Grove. He was born February 14, 1864, and is survived by his sister Mrs. J. O. Matthews. He attended the Washington Academy and Davenport Business College and worked in a Davenport shoe house before returning to farm, later living with the Matthews. He was a regular at the United Presbyterian church at Ainsworth.
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Chautauqua Park
Town
White Way
Fourteenth
United States Cavalry
Washington
Earl Limerman
J. H. Collier
Fort Des Moines
Thomas Irvin McMillan
J. O. Matthews
Matthews
D. M. Davis
United Presbyterian Church
Ainsworth
Elms Grove
Washington County
Mr. McMillan
George A
Esther (McCall) McMillan
Washington Academy
Davenport
McMillian
Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church
Peter McDoll
East Third Street
McDoll
Marysville
Ohio
Benjamin McColl
Twenty-fifth
Iowa
Col
D. J. Pamer
Sherman
Sarah McMarce
Ada Dooley
Eldon
Delbert MacColl
Doll
Dunkard
I. G. White Post
Jones & McElhinney Chapel
S. K. Coats
Elm Grove Cemetery
Notice for funeral service of Peter McColl
G A FR requests attendance at the Post room at 10 oclock Saturday morning for the funeral service of the late Peter McColl in a body. 8 K Coates P C.
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Peter McColl
K. Coates
Card of Thanks for Richard Boyd Death
We express sincere thanks to those who helped at the time of the death of our son and brother Richard Boyd. Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Boyd and family.
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Richard Boyd
P. H. Boyd
A J Boyd Found Guilty in Fairfield Rail Theft Case
Fairfield reports the jury found A J Boyd guilty after seven hours of deliberation. The court will impose an indeterminate sentence at Ft Madison. Glen Hoskinson testified that Boyd suggested stealing from railroads. officers found numerous stolen shoes tobacco and cigars in Boyd s store.
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Fairfield
A. J. Boyd
Ft. Madison
Boyd
Glen Hoskinson
Tender subject and the pain of corns and bunions
The passage notes that corns and bunions are common but not unavoidable, acknowledging the awkward topic with a candid, empathetic tone about the shared discomfort. It frames the topic as a tender, potentially painful issue that many experience.
Washington High to Meet Fremont in Big Saturday Game
A large crowd is expected at Denison’s ball park as Washington High hosts Fremont for a pivotal football clash. Fremont arrives from nearly 100 miles away with a strong roster and a sixteen player eligibility list. Beck and Toogood from Iowa City officiate. Washington may field 32 suited players.
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Denison
Ball Park
Washington
Fremont
Beck
Toogood
Jows City
Sister Dies Suddenly in Virginia Pneumonia Claims Miss Townsend
Mrs. James Wilson received a telegraph from Virginia advising of her sister Miss Lillian Townsend's illness. The telegram arrived too late as Mrs. Wilson learned of her sister's death before reaching the destination. Townsend, from Pittsburg, was traveling to a Virginia mountain resort to recuperate. Mr. Wilson plans to meet her husband in Pittsburg and attend the funeral.
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James Wilson
Virginia
Lillian Townsend
Pittsburg
Wilson
Drivers Return Home After Long Day at Work
Yesterday several drivers arrived late with mixed moods. Claude reached at 12:30, Peterson and Jones followed, Matt came around 6, Lewns 7:30, Torrey late, Don Hays at 8, Littrel stuck on the river. Conger missing with tire trouble. message asked for more tires to be sent.
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Peterson
Jones
Matt
Lewns
Torrey
Don Hays
Little
Littrel
Conger
Brother of Mrs D W Mannhardt Is Dead
The death of Phillip Kurtz near Enid Oklahoma is announced by a telegram to Mrs D W Mannhardt. He had no known illness and no death details are given. He is survived by his wife and seven children. Four Kurtz sons served in World War I. Funeral arrangements are not known locally.
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D. W. Mannhardt
Phillip Kurtz
Enid
Oklahoma
Kurtz
Pleasant Plain
Mannhardt
Rhode Island Greenings Prompt Housekeeper
A Pittsburg Post humorous quip notes a housekeeper mislabeling small Rhode Island apples as Rhode Island greenings. The dealer agrees the state is small, framing a playful exchange about fruit naming.
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Rhode Island
Pittsburg Post
McKinstry Case Proceeds As Jury Seated For Directed Verdict
The McKinstry v McKinstry trial remains underway with testimony completed for the plaintiff and defense to be presented. Judge Dewey plans to keep court sessions through noon tomorrow and into next week, as multiple experts were examined on the mind state question and several exhibits entered. Glenn Ward pleaded guilty to stealing John Ramge Ford and was sentenced to one year in the state reformatory plus court costs, while Frank Swift admitted guilt to liquor selling and received a $250 fine and costs.
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Charles McKinstry
John McKinstry
Dewey
E. T. Wickham
G. W. Hay
George Frain
Dr. Hay
Anamosa
Glenn Ward
John Ramge
Christian Church
State Reformatory
Anamos
Frank Swift
Riverside
Farm Bureau dues compared to trades in Muscatine
Muscatine Sept 23 Farmers urged to compare annual Farm Bureau dues of 5 dollars to higher memberships in other trades. County agent J W Merrill notes farmers protect substantial property and face interest, while many listed crafts charge far more in yearly dues.
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Farm Bureau
Musucatine
Muscatine County
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Southeastern Iowa
A. Jones President
PMA
the Journal
Thos. J. M’millan
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Ness
G. A. FR
Clark & Enslin
Srde Square
Washington, Iowa
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
C.A. Nelson
Shares Retail Service
P. McOll
Dickinson
Macon
Neill
Skipton
Cunningham
Ross
Wousenberry
McCreedy
Haney
Hall
Freshwaters
C- Creedy
Rice
Dubois
Putnam
Waymack
Marshall
Daniels
Brookhart
Reny
Boy
TOWA
O. K
Claude
Reister & Sons
Washington Star
Feur
Judge's Library
Phillips Drug Store
Kodak
Evening Journal
Inquire Journal
Old Reliable Hardware
South Side
Call
W. Lauderman
Geo. W. Stewart
Elmer Cherry
G.L. Fetters
Poland
Chester
J. E. Linder
Chas
Caldwell
Harry Thomas
South Side Square
Winchester
Eli Jackson
Jersey
Boyd Berdo
Peonies
Ed Wiley
Fifth Ave
Oakland
Mannhardt Bros
Washington Dairy
Ockerels
E. V. Entsminger
Wellman
Bone Yard
Beere
East Second St
Ingwire
D. A. Boyer Or Journal Office
Walter Johnson
Betokiayeré
Icansawit
Phar Bere
Ek Egies
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