Early settlement and politics of Summit Township Otley area
A historical account describes pioneer life in Marian county including transport challenges, the rise of railroads, and the 19th century formation of Summit Township. It notes early agricultural efforts, population growth via immigration, and the first April election with John Kable and X McConnell as initial electors amid ongoing community development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eatne
Marian
Cannts
Lom
Andrew
Otley Iowa's early town life and post office history
The article recalls Otley’s development around a central depot, including post office changes, early stores, blacksmiths, and the Stiernemann family. It describes Otley’s growth into a livestock and grain shipping hub with elevators, schools, churches, and local governance, recounting notable residents and institutions from the 19th to early 20th century.
Otley Iowa's Postmaster Changes Across Years
The record chronicles postmaster appointments and changes in Otley Iowa from 1867 through early 1920s. It notes names such as Isuas N Crum Annie P Harp and Mrs Ane nie P Keles, with several reappoints and tenure details. It also mentions Otley town founding actions by J A Caruther and Col Otley’s railroad influence shaping the town name and depot as the first building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nininail
Vossrichip
Tie
Allen
Rezelaar Suri
L. Wielenen
Otley
Tohol
Dennis Allen
Cheryge
Larue
Oley
Walker
Shuitz
Smith and Barber
Baker
Tlden Bury
Otley School
Arnans Tate
Arund Otley
Vbrat
Cunnim
Davide
Dearie
Athens
Mary
Minnie Regenboom
Doris Lee
Rene Vriexelaar
Heime
Isuas N. Crum
David Ti, Hazen
Annie P. Harp
Anenie P. Keles
John M. Karr
Sammpson Hell
Uel A. Walker
Dirk Vander Ploeg
Harry L. Renaud
James M. van Vliet
Vliet
Edward Vander Ploeg
Simonemann
James
J. A. Caruther
J. F. Baldwin Columbus Long
George W. Johnston
Margaret Baldwin
Col. Otley
Des Moines Valley Railroad
Pioneers and the West Dream of New Lands
A verse welcoming pioneers who crossed prairies seeking new homes in the West. It recalls hardship under sun and snow, furthers the tale of California fever, and honors those who tilled the soil and opened the West’s portals, with a final note: author unknown.
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California
Postwar Plans Abroad From Norwegian Leader in London
Prime Minister Johan N Haardsvold of Royal Norwegian Government in London says postwar aims include securing supplies, ensuring justice during transition, and ready plans to help Norway when freed, with leadership decisions left to Norwegians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johan N Haardsvold
Royal Norwegian Gove
London
Norway
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Otley and
Summit Township
Des Moines
Otlee
Hac
Ena
Ikwan
Alsubayer
Sariely
Besa Sea
John C. Donnel
Dara
Daeateot
Jokn Kable
XE McConnell
Metlees
Eaves Gen
Kesnold Los
Crum
Abram
Prien
de Wilon
Pasidd
Andres Metz
Jacoph the
Harpe
Dane Weere
SS. Roberts
Alesnder Donnel
Allen Lawhead
Andrew Donnel
Stiernemann’s
Rks
Stark
Tance
Habbitt
Lannander
Summit ‘Township
Anderson
John G. Davis
Stunnel
Honnold
M. Hammond
Columbus Long
Otley High School
Hester Wells
Cen
Pleasantville
Ben
Abic Inn
Irving
Johnson Bt
Mr. R
Leave Crum
W.R. Keller
Raver
Jack Stiernemann
Stiernemanin
Marien
Jacol Stierienann
Blackanith
Switzerland
Trew
United
Sts
Osen
Kan
Maria Carter
LR. Hendershot
Mon Vander Zyl
Dirk Kei Robert Kaddeubensge
Prent
Farmers Com Operative Exchange
Parl van Mert
Man
Tod Otley
Alc Vansinus
Dusiah Meulendsk
B. Westings
Zien Issk
Brouwer
Vietonpol
L. van Dusseldorp
B. Spoelstra
C. W. de Geus
Jacob Stiernen
Simon
Hendershot
N Stiernemann
Herman
Jacob Sr
Misa Carolyn Unecis
Ralph Hedershot
Monroe
Mary van Gorp de Reus
Colorado
Maggie Vander Ploeg Huyser
Pella
Herman Heimann
Rose Smith
Carolyn Harris
Vander Plery Cochrane
le Bingham
Simon Stirmemann
Jacob van Gorn
Henry van Gorp
Maude Donnell Pierce
Lucy van Gorp
Mabel Hendershot Beer
Lulu Vander Kolk Burkhammer
Helen Donnell
Winnie Barrett
Mise Wells
Walt Girl
John Groenewalt
Hew Kirkwood
Will Vriezelaar
Donnell
Cora Rickabaugh
Arnold Sandmeier
Clyde Kirkwood
George Kirkwood
Ira
Beatie van Gorp
Nar
John Farmer
Sylvia Platt
Mamie Vriezelaar
Ruth Kirkwood
Charlotte Boer
Minnie Rickabaugh
Hattie Ricksabaugh
Henry
Bud) Vriezelaar
Nick Helmhout
Herman Roetzelaar
Russell Ver Heul
Cora van Gorp
Ella Poortinga
Elizabeth Buschenpeck
Maggie Vriezelaar
Anna Helmhout
Albert van Houwelingen
Gerrit van Houwelingen
Albert Sandmeier
Tulip
Variety Store
VOS Variety Store
Herman Stiernemann
Arie Schilder
The
Bologna
Ulrich
Pella Bologna
Ulrich Meat Market
Iowa
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