Mrs. D. J. Gates Dies After Iowa City Surgery
Mrs. D. J. Gates of South Iowa Avenue died yesterday evening in an Iowa City hospital after an operation to remove a tumor and gall stones. Funeral plans point to West Liberty, her former home, with the body to be moved from Iowa City. The Gates family had lived in Washington for six years and she was active in the Baptist church.
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D. J. Gates
South
Iowa Avenue
Iowa City
West Liberty
Gates
Widow Blanche Waddell Dies in Clarion
Mrs Blanche Waddell wife of J B Waddell and daughter of the late George Dusenbery died at her Clarion Pa home after two months illness Funeral services set for Saturday at 3 PM at her sister in law Mrs BE Dusenbery s home with Dr W W Bowers in charge Burial at Elm Grove Cemetery She left a husband son Wayne two sisters and a brother and was active in the West Chester Methodist Church
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Blanche Waddell
J. B. Waddell
George Dusenbery
West Chester
Washington
Clarion
BE. P. Dusenbery
Mas
Main Street
W. W. Bowers
Methodist Church
Elm Grove
J. E. Waddell
Wayne
L. S. Waddell
Mora
Minn
Mise Dot Dusenbery
Washington County
John Dusenbery
E. P. Dusenbery
Death of Edna Hayes Aged 12 From Influenza Complications
Edna Leah Hayes 12, daughter of Mr and Mrs Perry Hayes, died at 6 50 pm yesterday from after effects of influenza with heart leakage as immediate cause. She had been bedfast three months. Funeral Sunday 3 pm at Hayes home southwest Washington conducted by Dr W W Bowers. Survived by sister Mrs H E Busby and brother Emmett Hayes. Born August 7 1908 in the community. Active in local school and Methodist church.
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Edna Leah Hayes
Perry Hayes
Hayes
Washington
W. W. Bowers
Methodist Church
Edna
H. E. Busby
Emmett Hayes
Local Shop Closes For Week Vacation
A shop owner announces a one week closure starting Wednesday September 29 to take a vacation. Customers are advised to plan purchases accordingly. Signed by 8912 Ted Eggers.
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Ted Eggers
One-Legged Man Delivers Poultry Service
A local note introduces a one legged man known for his mobility and work ethic. He operates with resilience after past hardships and keeps up with others in providing poultry services. W. S. Reister & Sons remain active in the business community.
Case Will Be Ready For Jury Tomorrow
Indications in court this afternoon that testimony in the contest of Mrs. Phoebe McCalebh will be concluded and the case submitted to a jury tomorrow. Testimony aimed at proving Mrs. McCalebh was of sound mind when she made the will. J. R. Maxwell, executor, testified. Mrs. Maxwell followed on the stand. The next trial listed is Jones vs. Miller with jurors to report next Monday afternoon.
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Phoebe McCalebh
McCaleb
J. R. Maxwell
Maxwell
Jones Vs. Miller
Household Goods for Sale at Private Sale
Household goods to be sold at private sale in a flat over Stephen Jewelry store on September 25 and 27. Call during the day. Edwin Knupp.
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Stephen Jewelry
Edwin Knupp
Bishop Homer Stuntz to Speak in Washington Church
Announcement states Bishop Homer Stuntz will visit Washington to speak at the Methodist church service on Sunday October 24. His preaching schedule was moved back from next Sunday due to changes in his itinerary.
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Stuntz
Homer Stuntz
Washington
Indictments Issued by Grand Jury in Muscatine
In Muscatine on September 22 the grand jury returned an unknown number of indictments and ten bonds are posted. The panel had been deliberating since September 8 and work is only beginning. Charles Salisbury, Kemble hotel proprietor, is indicted for operating a gambling house and appeared in court before the warrant.
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Muscatine
Charles Salisbury
Kemble
Abandoned Central High School Ends 72 Years of Service
Mount Pleasant reports the city school board will close the 1858 Central high school building after 72 years of use. The third floor housed high school classes for many years until a new building was erected about a dozen years ago. The Seeley Memorial high school, rebuilt from the 1905 Y M C A estate at a cost of 90000, will open soon. Advertise in the Journal.
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Ward
George Seeley
Seeley
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