The Congregational Church of Clay History 1842 to 1902
By Mrs. R. E. Brown the Congregational Church of Clay formed July 3 1842 with ministers Rev Charles Burnham and Rev Julius Reed. It grew from six members to a thriving later parish with a 1857 church and nearby parsonage. In 1902 Rev Zickafoose oversaw a modern church. The church upheld anti slave policy aided underground railway and Civil War efforts. It produced five ministers and several missionaries and influenced laws and moral questions of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Brown
Congregational Church of
Clay
Charles Burnham
Brighton
Julius Reed
Davenport
Zickafoose
One Pair of Shoes Is All Kiddies Could Have Years Ago
An amusing tale from early Washington county describes a pioneer and his sweetheart who each wore only one pair of shoes a year. They walked five miles to church barefoot until reaching the meeting place, then put on their shoes and stockings to enter, a humorous glimpse of frontier life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Washington County
Amateur Preacher Split Shirt in Revival
An overweight amateur preacher assisted at an Ainsworth revival on a hot day. In plain clothes he preached with obvious enthusiasm until his tight shirt ripped, creating a loud crack as its back seam gave way. The incident drew attention but he continued delivering exhortations as a pioneer speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wilkinson
Washington
Ainsworth
Pr Chilecote Collides With Maple Tree In Town Walk
Dr. Chilcote pioneer of Washington suffers facial injuries after walking into a tree on Fast Washington street. Nearsighted and unaware of the obstacle he breaks glasses and cuts brow lips and chin while repairing damage with plaster bandages. The incident ends with a quip about a soft maple saving his looks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wilkinson
Chilcote
Washington
Washington Street
Ike Wagner
Crawfordsville's Underground Railroad Hub Revealed
In Crawfordsville during the slavery era the town was a hotbed of abolitionist activity. The House of all Nations served as a major station for the Underground Railroad with enslaved people sheltered by night and moved by day toward Columbus Junction and Canada. The house earned its name for its size and sheltering capacity.
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Crawfordsville
House of All Nations
Underground Railroad
Columbus Junction
Canada
Y. M. C. A. Secretary Goes to Lake Geneva
Harry Kreider leaves Washington with his family for Chicago and Lake Geneva where he will attend a two week Summer School for Y M C A workers. He plans a general administration course and a conference with other Y M C A workers. Lloyd Hill will serve as assistant during Kreider's absence.
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Harry Kreider
Washington
Chicago
Y. M. CA
R. W. Davis
Indiana
Lloyd Hill
Kreider
Washington Ad Club Celebrates Seventh Anniversary Picnic
The Washington Advertising Club marked seven years with a picnic at Tourist Park hosted by members and guests including wives and friends. A premeal ball game ended in a tie, and hospitality centered on a generous spread provided by Mrs. Hedges, Mrs. Mc Daniel, and Mrs. Barclay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Advertising Club
Ad Club
Washington
George McDaniel
Lee Holland
Carl Hedges
Glen Barclay
I. Rothschild
Julius Enslin
Joe Falk
Alex Miller
Literary Society Debates Election Theme Across Three Days
The piece recalls a longstanding literary society led by Jim Crawford Hender son Manners Dr Miles R T Mc Call S A Russell Rennie McKin nie John Crooks Joe Hull and ladies like Mrs Lizzie Anderson and Mrs R T Mc Call with many others. A historic three day debate at the old Associate Presbyterian Church on the topic of election ended with each participant holding to their own view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Crawford
Henderson Manners
Dr. Miles
R. T. Mc- Call
S. A. Russell
Rennie McKinnie
John Crooks
Joe Hull
Lizzie Anderson
Wake Neal
Old Associate Presbyterian Church
Happenings In The Clay Neighborhood
Tragic deaths plague the Clay area in early times including Mrs. William McNeese struck by lightning in 1859 on the farm now Earl Morgan owns. Others died by sawmill accident, burning fires, and a walnut gathering mishap. John Brier averted a mass Indian attack at Sandy Hook after graves robbery by Brighton youths. Two War of 1812 soldiers sleep in Brighton cemetery.
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Clay
William McNeese
Earl Morgan
E. Woodford
Wentworth’s
Charley Morgan
Woodfords
Emma
Roland Gowey
Martha
Sandy Hook
Brighton
John Brier
Jehiel Meacham
Mayor's Office Scene Of Battle In Arrest
Clark Stockman was arrested by Marshal Edwards and brought before the city judge after a prior speeding charge. During the hearing he attempted to escape, was chased by officials, and recaptured. The mayor sentenced him to thirty days in the county jail for failing to appear and tampering with law enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Stockman
Marshal Edwards
Stockman
Edwards
Marshall Edwards
West Chester
Washington
Destitute Woman Sent to Kansas City After Detainment
A penniless, barefoot woman named Nina Williams, age thirty six, was found on the road from Fort Dodge to Washington with a deserted husband and no clear prison escape link. Investigations cleared her of crime, and she was given a ticket to Kansas City to join her mother and seek work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Fort Dodge
Washington
Kansas City
Nina Williams
Keota Counts 1027 After Recount
Keota appointed census enumerator Kate Glover to redo the census after initial results undercounted. She completed the repeat enumeration by the deadline and reported a total of 1027 residents, prompting praise for the progressive town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Kate Glover
State Department
Relic Walnut Box Door Shown From 1775 Found In Ohio
Winfield Sash and Door Company remodels a box door brought by W. W. Twinam of Crawfordsville from Ohio in 1845. The walnut piece measures about twenty inches by two feet by four feet with hand turned legs and a secret drawer bearing maker Isaac Thomas and date 1775. The Winfield mill is crafting a new top, promising another century and a half of use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield Sash and Door Company
W. W. Twinam
Crawfordsville
Ohio
Stubenville
Isaac Thomas
Winfield
Obituary Notes for James Alexander and Kin Buried Nearby
James Alexander father of Mrs. Diocletian Fitch and grandfather of James Fitch lived near Rubio and are buried in Evergreen cemetery. The notes about Clay and Brighton were provided by Mrs. C. B. Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Alexander
Diocletian Fitch
James Fitch
Rubio
Evergreen Cemetery
Clay and
Brighton
Hornets Nest Brigade Reunion Marks Shiloh Remembrance
Col. D. J. Palmer attends the Perry Iowa gathering as the lone survivor from the Hornets Nest Brigade at Shiloh in 1862. Seth Carris and Mr. Imbrie joined later. the clash lasted two days with three companies driven back and two captured before dusk.
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D. J. Palmer
Hornet Nest
Perry
Iowa
Shiloh
Seth Carris
Keota
Imbrie
Palmer
Tennessee
Hoddy Rice Wins Javelin at Mid Western Meet
Hoddy Rice, a local boy, won the javelin at the Mid Western Amateur Athletic Union meet in Iowa City. He threw 173.47 feet to capture first place against competitors from Nebraska, the Dakotas, and Iowa, with Marshall of Iowa taking second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mid Western Amateur Athletic Union
Iowa City
Washington
Hoddy” Rice
Nebraska
Dakotas
Iowa
Marshall
Jefferson County 4 H Clubs Rally Planned at Chautauqua Park
Jefferson County 4 H Clubs schedule a June 26 rally at Fairfield Chautauqua Park from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with games, music, a club program, and noon picnic. Edith P. Barker will assist. all club members urged to attend with baskets.
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Fairfield
Jefferson County
Fairfield Chautauqua Park
Edith P. Barker
United States
Coolidge
America
Cost of Government Discussed at State University Conference
The Third Commonwealth Conference of Iowa will be held June 29 to July 1 at the State University in Iowa City to discuss the cost of government. Notable speakers include Judge Martin J. Wade Harvey Ingham Glenn Frank Mrs Max Meyer Charles E Merriman and Herman G James.
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Iowa
The
State University
Iowa City
Martin J. Wade
Harvey Ingham
Des Moines Register
Glenn Frank
Max Meyer
Pres. of
Iowa League of Women Voters
Charles E. Merriman
University of Chicago
Herman G. James
University of Nebraska
Round Table
H. A. Phillips
Motor Transportation On Des Moines Branch Line
Rock Island tested motor car transportation on the Des Moines and Keokuk branch through Oskaloosa. The experiment drew capacity patronage both ways, and if successful on this branch may be extended to all branch lines, though it does not affect Washington or its vicinity.
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Washington
Rock Island
Des Moines
Kekuk
Oskaloosa
Neighboring towns plan fourth of July parades and dances
Richmond adds a parade and a fifty dollar prize for best decorated car or float. Riverside schedules a July Fourth program with parade at ten, music at eleven, an address by Edward O Conner, and a ball game plus races. West Chester plans a picnic dinner and 2 P M program including invocation, children’s exercises, an address, and benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Riverside
West Chester
Edward O'Conner
Iowa City
Johnson County
C. FE. Hillis
C. E. Hillis
Lindenmerger
K. Coats
T. P. A. Holds Meeting at Birmingham Alabama
The National Convention of the T. P. A. in Birmingham drew about a thousand delegates and wives, focused on fair railroad rates and related issues. Mr. West praises the city’s hospitality, and next year’s event is set for Philadelphia with hopes for future Birmingham attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
West
Philadelphia
Chicken Thieves Held in Keokuk County Jail
The sheriff jailed Wesley and Oran Hubbs for stealing chickens in Keota and Richland. They admit taking about forty fowls from Fred Sheets and Charley Stoutner farms. The youths, aged under thirty, are married and living near Rubio, and are held in Sigourney to face charges in both Keokuk and this county.
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Beasley
Keokuk
Keota
Richland
Denison
Fred Sheets
Charley Stoutner
Wesley
Oran Hubbs
Hye
Rubio
Sigourney
Wayland man badly injured in home grinding accident
Joseph Nebel of Wayland was seriously hurt Monday at his home when his hand touched a small circular saw on a motor driven emery stone. The injury severed his hand to the bones of the index finger and he was treated by Dr. Allen and in County Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Nebel
Wayland
Dayton agency seals major farm sale near West Chester
The J. D Dayton Land Company of West Chester handled a large land deal last week. The Lloyd Martin farm south of West Chester sold to Lafe Stout for 60000 dollars. The 214 acre property lies near the Stout homestead and reflects fair market pricing despite a countywide slump.
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J. D Dayton Land Company
West Chester
Lloyd Martin
Lafe Stout
Stout
Washington County
Sim Bailey Remembered by Pioneers in Shenandoah
A. S. Bailey of Galesburg Illinois known as Sim Bailey, aged 90, is recalled by friends for his early work on the Press under Wick ersham and later era editor H. A. Burrell. He visits Shenandoah to see old friends and his wife was Abbie Geatch. The community notes his long record and ties to Shenandoah and Washington.
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A. S. Bailey
Galesburg
Shenandoah
Washington
Press
Wickersham
H. A. Burrell
Sim” Bailey
Abbie Geatch
Remps Hampsher
Dodie
Miss Stryker Addresses Rotarians on Ashville Schoolwork
Miss Ve da Stryker spoke to the Ashville Rotary Club about her work with colored children at Ashville North Carolina, noting opportunities for service and progress in education and commerce. Rev Eastwood and Supt Elect Peet commented on public schools. Five boys from Vacation Bible School performed swimming acts.
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Rotarians
Veda Stryker
Ashville
N. C
Miss Stryker
South
Mr. Stryker
Elect Peet
F. W. Eastwood
Vacation Bible School
Tom Stewart
Henry Carris
James Schmoeller
Claire Norton
Billy Shields
Eastwood
Mrs Joseph Murphy Dies After Long Illness At Crawfordsville
Mrs Joseph Murphy of Crawfordsville dies at her west of town home after several years of illness. born Elizabeth Bigham March 2 1853 she married Joseph Murphy November 6 1857. Survived by four daughters Beatrice Wagner Ina Wells Maud Roth and Ella Roth plus son Homer deceased died 1917. Funeral at home Wednesday at 2 20 p.m. conducted by Rev W Porter.
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Crawfordsville
Joseph Murphy
Elizabeth Bigham
Noble
Ohio
Murphy
Homer
Ella Roth
Beatrice Wagner
Washington
Ina Wells
Maud
John Bigham
Mary Bigham
Wayland
Ella Neiswanger
United Presbyterian Church
W. ©. Porter
Richmond Pioneer Joseph Prebyl Laid to Rest
Obituary notes the burial of Joseph Prebyl a longtime Richmond resident born in Bohemia March 24 1844 who died June 13 at age 81. He leaves a large family including eight children nineteen grandchildren and twenty one great grandchildren with funeral services held June 15 at the Methodist Church in Richmond.
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Joseph Prebyl
Richmond
Bohemia
Michael Prebyl
America
Iowa City
Colorado
Mary Kohlbcek
Mary Sofka
Anna Kos
Emma Havel
Riverside
Washington
Frank Prebyl
Kalona
James Prebyl
Anthony
John Prebyr
Barnestown
Nebraska
Pauline Horesowsky
Great Beyond
Methodist
H. H. Pletcher
Richmond Cemetery
Prebys
Charter Given to 10 Local Ys Men Club in Washington
The Y M C A hosted a charter night in the community room with a three course dinner and entertainment. Guests included two Cedar Rapids Ys Men, Supt. Peet of Washington Public Schools, and local leaders who praised the club’s potential for growth and youth work.
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Y'S
Y’s Men’s Club
Linder-Iverson
Parker House
Dod
J. Elliot Grayson
Iusinees Y's
Rotary Club
Ralph Shannon
Ad Club
Carl Hedges
Roberts
Seline
Cloyce B. Kerr
Washington
Supt. Peet
Washington Public Schools
Shannon
Hedges
Leland Morrison
Claude Tucker
Cloyce Kerr
Harry Phillips
Y's Men's Club of
Exams for Teachers Now Being Given
The county examinations are being given at the office of the County Superintendent today through Friday. The new subject is Government and Constitution covering basic republican principles and the U S and Iowa constitutions. It will not replace civics. Uniform county certificates issued before June 1920 are unaffected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Iowa
Bible School and Church Programs Announced
The Church of Christ invites all to Bible School next Sunday with sermons on Saving the World by Saving the Children. Christian Endeavor meets at 7:00 P.M. and a Children's Day program at 8:00 P.M. The offering supports evangelizing the world. Frank W. Sutton is the minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Christian Endeavor
Frank W. Sutton
W. C. T. U. County Convention to Meet in West Chester
The County W. C. T. U. Convention will convene at the Methodist Church in West Chester on Tuesday July 7 with principal speaker Mrs. C. E. Hillis. The welcome address by Mayor Mrs. James Daniels. A covered dish luncheon will be served at noon. Everyone invited. Mrs. A. J. Morgan County President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
C. E. Hillis
James Daniels
A. J. Morgan
Ellerbrocks return from western trip visit Jugenheimer home
Mr and Mrs E N Ellerbrock of Fremont Nebraska came back with Oscar Jugenheimer after a western tour and will remain at the Jugenheimer residence for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. N. Ellerbrock
Fremont, Nebr
Oscar Jugenheimer
Jugenheimer
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Chilecote
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Washington AD Club
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Keokuk County
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Mary Maude Timmons
Kansas
Minnesota
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Minn
Duluth
Jerry Curran
California
George Rodman
Oakland
Knox
Altho
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