Early Preachers and Lawyers of Johnson County
The piece traces Johnson County’s early legal minds and Methodist leaders. Notable figures include James Harlan, who rose from preacher and teacher to U S senator and cabinet member, and J W Blackwell, who moved from law to governor and U S senator. Others named span Ashley, Newport, Sigourney, and Page counties with varied fortunes in law and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa Calkins
Big Grove
Salt Lake
Brigham Young
Europe
C. R. Harrison
A. 5. Sweet
Estin Morris
James Harlan
United States Senate
Johnson
James Templin
Temple of Justice
George D. Wodin
H. D. McKay
Perry D. Turner
Newport Township
Page County
Sanford Harned
Walter Butler
Sigourney
Wm. Penn Clark
Theodore M. Davis
Early county fortunes from Monds and Ransoms
The fragment notes Monds and Ransoms moved to the county and built a business fortune, then quickly grew rich before dying. It mentions William L. Gilbert as territorial auditor and George W. McCleary as secretary of state, with Judge H. Fairall as a surviving early lawyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Totete
Supreme Court
Morgan Reno
Patterson
Hugh D. Downey
Levi Robinson
William E. Miller
George W. Clark
Rush Clark
Congress
William Lb. Gilbert
George W. McCleary
H. Fairall
O K Camp Surpasses Four Hundred Members
The O. K. Camp of Modern Woodmen passes the four hundred mark, fulfilling a long time goal. Members take pride in the growth and the camp notes a strong active group when assembled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. K. Camp
Ardher
Iowa City trip and local visits noted
Windham report lists Dan Yoder Albert McKray Dewitt Beck and Jessie Howell traveling to Iowa City for another year of study. Lois De France heads to Omaha to begin schooling. Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis visited over Sunday with Mrs Lewis parents Mr and Mrs C Nagy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windham
Dan Yoder
Albert McKray
Dewitt Beck
Jessie Howell
Iowa City
Lois de France
Omaha
Frank Lewis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Erlanger
Towa Brewina Co
Flannagan Bros
Shdesisre
Allj
Clinton St
W. Hughes
M. C. Parsons
Gerber’s
Johnson Co
Gov
Kirkwood
Samuel J. Birkwood
United States
Senate
J. W. Blackwell
Heberling
Schaffer
Bonesden
John Bullock
Captain Evans
Gaston
Windham Bay
Emmons & Son Clothiers
East College Street
THE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Port Arthur
Philipin
Cairo
India
U. S. Cavalry
H. A. Strub & CO
Strawbridge & Clothier’s
Alne
J. Kindel
Hindel
E. D. Murphy Furniture and Undertaking
ST. Clinton ST
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