Local Baseball Star David Hott Dies After Long Illness
David Albert Hott died at 4 PM at his home on South 2nd Avenue after a seven year illness following a stroke. Born September 27, 1866, he rose as a noted pitcher on early southeastern Iowa teams with catcher Harry Bell. He later sold stoves as a traveling salesman for 25 years. Survived by sister Maud and brother Frank, he was a longtime Methodist church member and Sunday school attendee. Funeral Wednesday at 3 PM from the residence, Rev. W. W. Bowets officiating. interment Elm Grove Cemetery.
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David Albert Hott
So. 2Nd Ave
Mr. Hott
Harry Bell
Southeastern Towa
Hott
Aaron Hott
Maud Hott
Frank Hott
Stott
Methodist Church
W. W. Bowetts
Elm Grove Cemetery
Verdict for Defendant in McKinstry Case
Judge directs a verdict for John McKinstry in the McKinstry versus McKinery action finding the defendant not subject to guardianship. The parties agree on limited property matters and costs with Charles McKinstry receiving travel and litigation expenses. Trial schedule shifts as another case, Davisson vs. Rock Island Railway, proceeds at 9 AM.
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Charles A. Dewey
Mc Kinstry
McKinetry
John McKinstry
Col
T. L. Brookhart
W. M. Keeley
Keeley
Brookhart
Dewey
Charles McKinstry
Kansas
Bert McKinstry
Lakin
Charles MecKinstry
W. W. Davisson
Rock Island Railway
Jude Dewey
Newton
Mr. Davisson
Muscatine
Davenport
McKinstry
McKinstry Jury
Legion Members Plan K. C. Jaunt
Leah Beatty posts of the American Legion expect strong turnout at the national convention in Kansas City October 31 to November 2. Eight men have signed up with more likely to join. reservations via the local adjutant through the state adjutant, plus rail fare certificates. A Ottumwa post chartered train may join Ottumwa for a total trip cost around 29.75 dollars. Nelson post of Ottumwa invites Washington Legion members. at least 40,000 expected in the march with Iowa well represented.
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Leah Beatty
American Legion
National Convention of the Legion
Kansas City
Fred Downing
Ottumwa Post
Milwaukee
Washington Legion
Nelson Post
Ottumwa
National Committee
American Legion Weekly
Iowa
Legion
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Paulina Augustine
We thank friends and neighbors for help during the illness and death of our mother Mrs. Paulina Augustine. The Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paulina Augustine
Parisian Sage Hair Product Ad at Lemmon's Pharmacy
Over a score of customers use Parisian Sage to save and beautify the hair. It removes dandruff and stops itching scalp. Sold on guarantee. Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Lemmon's Pharmacy
Was Your Home Included In This Special Offer
A promotional item for an O. W. K. electric washer highlights labor time and money savings. The ad urges readers to consider purchasing to avoid missing a limited chance.
Air Circus Set With Williams and Messer Show
Washington schools close tomorrow afternoon for an air circus at Jackson field. Williams the human fly will climb the Farmers and Merchants bank building at 6 30 pm. Four Messer planes will fly in from the east, with pilots including Benton Fairgraves Overlee and Rutz. Passengers may ride at 10 am, 1 30 pm program features wing walking and stunts.
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Harding
Washington
Williams
FF. & M. Bank
American Legion
Marion Avenue
Messer Flying Circus
Bie
Hie
Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank
Rame
Messer
Curtis
Jackson Field
Phoebe Fairgraves
Russell Benton
Benton
Donaldson Brothers
Overlee
Miss Fairgrave
Smith
Miss Fairgraves
Country Club Plans Discussed at Rotary Meeting
A report by Marsh W. Bailey to the Rotary Club argues a Washington country club is feasible to enrich city social life. A committee of fifteen will select community representatives to oversee the project, with no single organization tied to the plans. The Arsenic Four and Poison Ivy Quartet entertained, ending in a draw after a clash judged by an admiring audience.
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Washington
Rotary Club
Marsh W. Bailey
Bailey
Iowa
Mr. Bailey
F. L. Wilson
L. H. Wallace
H. F. Darbyshire
R. F E. Shannon
Arsenic Four
Poison Ivy
Rank Sage
Joe McElhinney
Louis Henderopp
Ralph Thompson
Bob Edgington
Tracy Phillips
Dee Crow
Ralph Shannon
Arsenics
We Are Closing to Morrow at the Legion Event
The notice announces a closing day from 1 to 5 at the Legion with a planned crowd. It promises steady service and no price changes for Wednesday. Call for details and reassurance of continued support despite the move.
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American Legion
Morrow
Legion
Batterson Sentenced to Two Years for Auto Theft
Sheriff Denison reports Tom Batterson, an automobile thief from Missouri, pled guilty at arraignment in Memphis. He was sentenced to two years in the Missouri state penitentiary. County Attorney J. W. Bence forwarded the notice.
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Batterson
Charles Denison
J. W. Bence
Memphis
Tom Batterson
Missouri
Missouri State Penitentiary
Paddy Burns Sells Out North Town near beer bar
Paddy Burns has sold his North Town avenue near beer bar to Howard Ayres of the Well Man community and Wyatt Helwick. They have taken possession and Burns has not announced plans for the future. he has run a large and growing business.
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Paddy Burns
North Town Avenue
Howard Ayres
Wellman
Wyatt Helwick
Paddy
Coulter and Busby Buy South End Store
Roy Stewart and G. W. Wallace have sold the grocery store on South Iowa avenue to R. L. Coulter and Will Busby. The pair will operate as Coulter & Busby starting tomorrow. The store, opened five years ago by Stewart, has grown popular in the south part of town. Stewart retires due to ill health and will rest. no definite plans are announced for Wallace or Stewart.
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Roy Stewart
G. W. Wallace
Iowa Avenue
R. L. Coulter
Will Busby
Coulter & Busby
South End
Stewart
Wallace
Name Differently Applied
Note explains that the term daddy longlegs is used in the United States for certain creatures, while in England the name refers to the crane fly. The distinction highlights regional naming differences for similar species.
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United States
England
Davidson Son Dies at Grandfather's Washington Home
Merle M. Davidson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Merle Davidson, died at his grandfather John Davidson's Washington home, correcting yesterday's report that he died at his parents' Columbus Junction residence.
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Merle M. Davidson
Merle Davidson
John Davidson
Washington
Columbus Junction
Missionaries Journey and Church Talk On Transatlantic Trip
Mrs Mills Taylor reports her husband Dr Mills Taylor has sailed to Egypt as a Special representative of the United Presbyterian foreign mission board. On board he met Miss Florence Murray who is returning to Persia with Miss Margaret Cowden after a furlough. Miss Murray recently spoke at a Presbyterian church.
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Mills Taylor
Egypt
United Presbyterian Foreign Mission Board
New York
Florence Murray
Margaret Cowden
Persia
Miss Murray
Presbyterian Church
Man Better Housekeeper Than Woman, Says Economists
Dr. Broadus Mitchell of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore argues that a man is a better housekeeper than a woman noting his greater thoroughness efficiency and resourcefulness.
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Broadus Mitchell
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Md
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