Alta Vista records detail early fire, streets and civic growth
The article traces Alta Vista’s 19th and early 20th century progress including council actions on a pressure pump and fire engine, building a fire shed, sidewalk and street work, saloon regulation, and the town’s expansion. It covers mayoral changes, water works, street lighting, sewer projects, a municipal hall, and park development, ending with a note on the old livery burn and subsequent moves.
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Main Street
J. L. McGirk W
Sisa
C. Flugge
New Hampton
Tom Caugen
Breton
L. D. Shanes'baugh
Mills
Voler
Couch
de Nockler
Klatt
Herman Radtke
C. H. Smith
Water Street
Wils
Main
Waler
Baim
H.C. Dopp
Hy Smith
William Pfalgrat
Dapp
H. L. Pichn
H. Timmerman
Washington Street
Cab Avenue
Aweville
William Pralagrat
H. L. Pieka
Carl Smith
C Ct. W. Railroad
Y Street
Depa'ss
Main St
Council
Public Works Administration
Ordornet Band
Gentrael
Castlesy
Song
Marion
Lews
Bay Park
John Lauck
Joe Menges
Adolah Ali
Herman Schanfeld
Harry Fichtel
Ida Gardner
J. Weber
Louis Werner
Hall
Municipal Park
Iowa State Highway Commission
Lowapwilht Blacktop
Alta Vista
George Schulz
Albert Grady
H. W. Vick
Tie
Carl White
Isla
Elevators at Alta Vista Have Varied Over Time
The Alta Vista column notes no elevators at one time and references two present facilities at Stnnwell Elevator. Bert Glady and later John Hueneke operated the system before one unit was destroyed by fire.
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Simmwell
Henry Hueneke
Frank Vala
Fawn
Alta Vista
Allbert Glady
John Hueneke
North Washington considers incorporation to city status
Citizens of North Washington discuss incorporating the lawn district, with strong hope that the hamlet will soon become a city as a majority favors the move.
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North
Washington
Forester Court Organized 1906 Elation Marks Fifty Years in Alta Vista
The Forester Court No. 1263 Catholic Order of Foresters organized May 2 1906 with 26 men. By 1956 membership rose to 205 with 391 inducted over years. May 2 1956 to celebrate 50 years. Officers include Ralph Chief Rough Ambrose Recording Secretary Cu idhof treasurer Paul financial secretary and others. Textiges 1812 Town became part of Missouri territory and new territorial formation noted.
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Alta Vista
Alla Vista
Ang Edward
Statas
Curell
Consumers Electric Company
Elma
Central States Power 7 Light Company
Alta Vistalas
Reynold Hentges
St. John’s Court
Catholic Order of Foresters
Fred H. Nehl
John Schilling
Bill Nehl
Charles E. Butler
Nick Nosbisch
Frank J. Maruska
George Weingel
Henry H. Timmermans
Xavier F. Mishakpidohn
P. Nebl
John Weber
Er J. Schupansitz
John H. Hexing
Sueurstary
Henry Timmermans
Frank Mishak
Urer
F. X. Mishak
C. Jungerman
Frank Kuttruslees
George Wuegel
Sct
F. J. Schupan
Sentinel
Yrs Isch
Outside Sentinel
F. Jungerman
Oon
Ralph Chief Rough
Ambrose Recording
Cuidhof
Paul
Textiges
Early 1860s to 1900s County Supervisors Chronicle
The text traces county supervisor representation from 1861 to early 20th century, naming J W Van Tassell Alvin Harris M D Cheat and a long roster of Deerfield and Washington Township supervisors. It notes shifts in structure from single to at large five member boards and lists many individual supervisors, with dates and district changes. The fragmented OCR mentions who served, including transitions in 1871 to at large representation, and notes 1902 division into five districts.
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J. W. van Tassell
Washington Township
Alvin Harris
Coorsfield
van Tassell
M.D. Cheat
Deerfield
Washingto
Daniel Kepple
Jonathan Dickenson
E. K. Morrill
Thomas Kenyon
C. 2. Warner
Johm Hauser
Kane Bailey
Charles Commerforder
C. &. Gabriinson
Bradford
Leonard Nourse
Jann Frazee
George McCaughes
Kenyon
Ho. Dilmer
Peter Maires
B.A. Conklin
F. Dane
Ait, Olson
Ed. Prudnon
J. W
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Reb Babecork
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North Washington
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Missouri Territory
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Bisfield
John Pivkars Schilling
Nick Lowlech
Frank Lentz
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Tn May
Harold Heying
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Peter B. Fichtel
Fred Rabe
Mike Nehl
George Scholz
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W. J. Merrick
Dick Lane
Fred Heimerdinger
William Bandle
Tom Farrell