Traer memories and life in the early 1900s
Leo A. Bryson recalls Traer Iowa from the 1890s through the 1900s, detailing family, neighbors, and local figures. He describes childhood ties to churches schools and community events, the rise of electricity and telephones, and joys like the Traer fair Chautauqua and patriot ceremonies honoring veterans and local leaders.
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Leo A. Bryson
Barcelona St
Tampa
Fla
Traer
Columbia University
U. S
Ridge Road
David E
Calista Woolley Bryson
Cora
E. M. Woolley
I. L. Lacey
Anna Soucek
Woolley
Main and
6Th Street
J. B. Dennis
Main
Std
B. Frank Thomas Jr
O. J. Rice
Walnut St
D. E. Baker
Ralph
Bakers
Walnut and
W. H. Gregg
Hatzel Farm
Buckingham Cemetery
William Jennings Bryan
Thavin
G.A.R
First Election in Tama County in 1853
The first regular election in Tama county occurred on the first Monday in August 1853. Elected were J. C. Vermilya as judge and John Ross as treasurer, among others.
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Tama County
J.C. Vermilya
John Ross
Voter tally for county election records
Recorder Franklin Davis coroner W A Daniel surveyor and Myron Blodgett sheriff reported three voting precincts with 72 votes cast in the election.
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Franklin Davis
W. A. Daniel
Myron Blodgett
Mrs. Blanche Matson in California Memoir Fragment
A fragment from Blanche Porterfield Matson, detailing her family background in Porterfield Bros. department store history, connections to the Porterfield and Taylor families, and moves from Albuquerque to California. It notes her husband Alfred Matson's death and that she attended school.
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Lly
Ray Gregg
John
Alfa
Alice
Greggs
5Th St
Findley
Grace Wood
Mary McBride
Mary
Arthur
R. L. Parker
Main St
Dennis
Mary Canfield
F. E. Shortess
Main and
6Th
Stepanek
Norman Morison
Ripley Congregational Church
Paul Thomas
Glenn Shortess
Harry Taylor
R. C. Wood
Grace Porterfield
B. Frank Thomas
Rawlin Stoakes
O. 0. Smith
W. E. Bovey
W. A. Hobbs
A. W. Miles
Congregational Church
Dilman Smith
B. J W. Soper
Methodist Church
Peter Swan
United Presbyterian Church
Clark’s Park
Miss Porterfield
Bryce Green
Joan Young
Jean Speirs
Blanche Matson
David A. Porterfield
Tracr
Porterfield Bros
S&wtve
Addie Porterfield
E. E. Taylor
Harry
Elmer Taylor
Porterfields
Albuquerque
N. M
Blanche Porterfield Matson
Quaker Gardens
Apr
Dale St
Stanton, Calif
Memories of Traer Past and Personal Patches
In Traer I recall teacher Cora Camery and her gold watch, happy years with old friends including Minnie Gehi. My father ran a store I loved to work on Saturdays, the sights of barrels and a nameless bicycle, and neighbourhood homes like the Woods and NaertHs. The Star-Clipper stairs and a town forever warm in my heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traer
Cora Camery
Minnie Gehi
Jean
Chas. Woods
Henry Nauerths
Boettcher
Peter Son
Also Mentioned on This Page
Leo Bryson
Miss Wolzmuth
Miss Bennett
Clara Swain
Flora Bergeson
Miss Bionde
Jessica Graham
Paul Cutler
Kurz
Meredith
Fayram
Wolf Creek
Boy Scouts
Percy Parsons
John Ames
Blind Boone
Boettcher Furniture
Taylor Park
Opera House
Kubik-Finch
American Legion
J. G. Safely
GAR
Tama Jim’ Wilson
Gen
Palmer E. Pierce
Ralph Dennis
Agness Law
R. H. Moore
T. F. Clark
B. F. Thomas Sr
Harry E. Taylor
Elmer
Grandpa
Grandma
Bohnstengel
Harness and Saddle Shop
Second Street
Traer, Iowa
B. Matson
Mobil
Paul
Fred Wieck
Wieck
Erroll Allen
John Wiccame
A Fred
Annel
Forrest Edwards
L.P
North Main Street
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