Genealogical Department Marriage Records for 1856 1857
A county genealogical page lists marriage entries from 1856 to 1857 with dates, names, and officiants. Entries include John Haynes and Mary A Morehead. Henry L. Marsden and Almeda L. Clark. George F. Twigg and Janette Linbarker. Nathaniel Griffith and Susan Custar. and others, with ministers such as Rev. A. J. Kirkpatrick and Rev. C. P. Reynolds. The column notes continued records and instructions for submissions to Mrs. C. A. Speer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Haynes
Mary A Morehead
A. J. Kirkpatrick
Henry L. Marsden
Almeda L. Clark
C. P. Reynolds
Community Happenings Brighten Washington Town Scene
A lively Washington page recounts a busy Saturday with bake sales, music contest attendance, and local chatter on charitable food efforts. Mrs. Wittigman recovers while Dr. Witzigman plans church events and a Shoes Fund drive expands aid. Home moves, floral displays, and new parsonage preparations reflect springtime activity across town.
Deaths of the Week
Davise J J Davis a former building contractor aged 74 died at his Pasadena California home last Friday He was father of Charlie Davis of Washington Schwartz Chris FF Schwartz 71 died Monday at his son Glenns home McGrew McGrew of Columbus Junction aged 70 died Wednesday
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Schwartz
Chris FF. Schwartz
Glenn
McGrew
McCgrew
Columbus Junction
Local residents and deaths reported in week
Berkshire a longtime Toniea county resident died Tuesday evening at Burtingtor at age 83. Moore sister of Miss Ida Gordon died at her home on West Monroe Street on Thursday at age 63. Lattie Martin Littl, 2, son of Mrs. Tom Littlle, died in Muscatine Friday from injuries after falling from a train.
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R. B. Hender
West Washington Street
Eva Denny
Frank Ritchey
Putnam
North Second Avenue
Berkshire
Toniea County
Burtingtor
Moore
Mra
Ida Gordon
West Monroe Street
Lattie
Martin Littl
Tom
Arrow Shots from Alex Miller S P On
Fragmented and garbled notes discuss public speaking criticism and congressional candidates. It mentions spring, winter, school teachers, bachelor clubs, travel through the country, impressions of towns, dress of women, and a high bonnet picture hat.
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Alex Miller
Methodists Rededicate Church in Busy Anniversary Week
A Keokuk church marks its April 26 1914 dedication with a day of services led by Rev A S Smith. Organist Mrs S J Cocklin and long time Sunday school leaders are highlighted as memories of early Epworth League and Martha class days surface. Two decades of revival influence and the new building's cost 85000 are recalled along with vivid anecdotes from parish life.
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Thea A.M . Church
W. F. Ogreton
Ogreton
Muscatine
Hays (Crayton
A. S. Smith
S. J. Cocklin
Cocklin
Ladies Aid
O Z. Smith
O. T Smith
Lillie
Washington
Miss Smith
Methodist Sunday School
Lillian
H. A. Burrell
H. E. Wing
Ang
Mother
Mr. Jurrell
Wing
Iowa
Christian Church
Henrietta
Ummer
Epworth League
Keokuk
Moys
Marthas
Martha
Rev. A. & Smith
J. T. Anderson
C. H. Keck
F. L. Wilson
S. W. Neal
E. G. Gardner
Wilamena Neaktereboren
A. FE. Hulse
Fd Hulse
J. A. Y. Ashby
Jesse Ashby
Lehurch
B. J. Palmer
Rev. Smith
Brief Sketch of the Week’s News April 16 21
Miss Kemelime Beamer visited Davenport and returned home after attending the Bed trial. Deputy Harold Putnam went to Chicago to pursue Glenn Genkinger’s case. The False Teeth Company staged a play at the county hospital and town. Many local births and marriages are noted including Durian, Wartsker, and Spesecard families. Memorial notes cover church history, subsistence gardens, and local civic events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemelime Beamer
Davenport
McDaniel wins top prizes in third house contest
McDaniel, son of Mr and Mrs George McDaniel, takes first in the third house contest winning 5 for best house on display and 2.50 for best multiroom entry. Carlton Lyttle Henry Little Orville Korf Everett Chance Clarence Bain and Chas Litle also prize winners from the country entries total 358.
Robbins Circus Co to Employ 600 for May 6 Tent Show
Cire and Washington host a four ring tent show on May 6 with the Robbins Circus Co planning to employ about 600 people.
Winter of 1913 14 Dampened by Drought and Light Snow
The winter of 1913 14 proved unusually dry with average temperatures four degrees below freezing from November through March. Snowfall was minimal, the lightest since statewide observations began.
Mrs EB Bowman Heads to Winterset and London Visit
Mrs. EB G Bowman travels to Winterset Iowa for a two week visit then plans a May sailing on the nine day steamer Minnewaska. She will stay with her brother A T Stewart in London before beginning the voyage.
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EB G. Bowman
Winterset
Iowa
Minnewaska
A. T Stewart
London
Miss Morton Visits Cleveland Home During Deaconess Training
Mabel Morton, secretary for a Methodist church in Cleveland, Ohio, is at home for a visit. Miss Morton took deaconess training a few years ago and remains engaged in church service.
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Mabel Morton
Cleveland
Ohio
Miss Morton
Qualified professional highlighted for her work
A description notes that she is well qualified for her work and has substantial experience behind her, underscoring capability and competence in her field.
Years Ago From Democrat Sells Jewelry Interest
Earl Lewis sold his interest in the jewelry store to partner C. S. Lemmon and will move to Arkansas where he bought a large tract of land. Fred Van Sickle remains with the store. Lemmon is regarded as an expert. Des Moines arrival Miss Gertrude Smith returns for the Wilson Lytle wedding as a committee clerk.
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Democrat
Earl Lewis
C. 5. Lemmon
Arkansas
Fred van Sickle
Mr. Lemmon
Des Moines
Gertrude Smith
Wilson- Lytle
Ball Park on East Richmond Road Advances in Washington
Journal Ball Park Washington reports progress on a new park on East Richmond Road near Wagner's race track. An iron and wood fence is half complete with 52 shares sold at $2 each. If more shares are bought a full high board fence will enclose the 300 by 300 foot site.
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Journal Ball Park
Washington
Richmond Road
An & Ft
Mort Keeley Receives New Cleveland No 11 Bicycle
New Wheel-Mort Keeley received a brand new Cleveland No 11 bicycle this morning. It is a light compact machine with wood rims the very latest. Mort is greatly interested in the wheelmen activities and is a graceful rider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mort Keeley
Cleveland
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Mra. C. A. Speer
West
Jefferson St
George F. Twigg
Janette Linbarker
Joseph Paschal
Nathaniel Griffith
Susan Custar
George F. Johnson
J. P
William Gh. Crawford
Laura Mason
FE. O. Bennett
Isaac Mathew
Catharine Nicola
Wm. Lockard
Thomas B. Coffman
Martha J. Wulff
L. C. Woodford
Richard James
Susan Crawford
Reason West
John W. Crawford
Mary
Matthias Whetstine
Nancy Squires
S. Osborne
J.P
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Suarth Ravenscroft
Tsaae Longwell
Rebecca Philllis
N. G. Fields
John Filiott
Sarah J. Amerine
G. W. Teas
Basil Tracy
Martha A. Fleak
John H. Rowman
Elizabeth Michenor
J. W. Wescher
James Galligher
Sarah Page
G. W
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G. W. S&s. Bell
Cayot Pierie
Cecil Pierie
James Mathews
J. I
Lewis H. Hamilton
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N. G. Field
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Joseph Forst
Hannah Selwick
William R. Nichols
Caroline Benson
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Elizabeth Currie
Wm. H. Wilson
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Naneia Ht. Maley
Rocking Chair
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Toz
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Moe
F. C. Wittigman
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Shoe Fund Committee
Harry McCalls
Mouth
Mrs Helen Sloan
John Babcock
Jay Bidwell
Jay
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Washington, D. C
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Jack
W. P. Mount
J. M. Lieyd
H. B. Koight Homse
Coppock Highway
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Schowl
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Epworth
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Shawham
Shawhan
J. Bob
Cora “Smuwnore
Fairfield
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Chicago
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J. O. Elder
Pattle Creek
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Christine
Detroit
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Donald Durian
Wellman
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H. L. Wartsker
Carrie Smythe Horridge
Vinton
Africa
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Hazel Stewart Alberson
Esther Weighmann
Madison
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Alberson
University of Wisconsin
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Cornell College
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Mra EK. C. Richer
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the Fortnightly Club
Charles Mannhardt
Dan Mannhardt
C. C. Bond
Burlington Chamber of Commerce
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Marjorie Robertson
Rotary
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Sherm Crone
Paul B. Lighthall
St. Paul's Evangelical] Church
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Charles Crone
George Hinshaw
el Paso, Til
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Wilson Concrete Co
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