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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1934

Page

6

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mort Keeley Cleveland

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ange Fature Genealogical Department Cotama 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 George W. Stagg 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 Bell James M. Craven Nancy FE. Payton G. W. S&s. Bell Cayot Pierie Cecil Pierie James Mathews J. I Lewis H. Hamilton Susan E. Brooks N. G. Field Feh Tisaae Ditmar and Catharine Rev GW. S. Bell Joseph Forst Hannah Selwick William R. Nichols Caroline Benson Thomas McMillan Andrew G. Duke Elizabeth Currie Wm. H. Wilson Vincent W. Andrus Naneia Ht. Maley Rocking Chair Anne Knottner Toz Valley Moe F. C. Wittigman Wittigman Shoe Fund Committee Harry McCalls Mouth Mrs Helen Sloan John Babcock Jay Bidwell Jay Mr. Bidwell E. C. Eicher Washington, D. C Jack Wilson Jack W. P. Mount J. M. Lieyd H. B. Koight Homse Coppock Highway Enoteh Schowl Epworth League and Prayer Meeting John Springer Epworth Maud DeLong Shawham Shawhan J. Bob Cora “Smuwnore Fairfield Cora Porter Harold Putnam Chicago Wget Glenn Genkinger Mrs. Ingalls J. O. Elder Pattle Creek Helen Peterson Christine Detroit Phillip Blaine Durian Donald Durian Wellman Town City H. L. Wartsker Carrie Smythe Horridge Vinton Africa Hugh McCleery Hazel Stewart Alberson Esther Weighmann Madison Wis Fred L. Stewart Alberson University of Wisconsin Helen Sartor Cornell College Leslie Beenbosom Mra EK. C. Richer Washington, A Julia Cavender Mires Cavender Smith Mary Hunter Jesse Harvey Washington County Chris Horning Bridges Chamber of Commerce Homer Birney Lloyd Petse Riverside Delbert Fuller Oskaloosy CCC James T Nichols Dee Moines World Traveler Jerusalem Marian Baker Kathryn Dengzler Marengo M. J. Cruise Cruise National Bank Donald Renblossom Public Library American Artists’ Professional League The Martin Little Car Klein American Homes Department the Fortnightly Club Charles Mannhardt Dan Mannhardt C. C. Bond Burlington Chamber of Commerce Helen Masson Marjorie Robertson Rotary Eva Crone Sherm Crone Paul B. Lighthall St. Paul's Evangelical] Church Carl Klein Charles Crone George Hinshaw el Paso, Til Mrs S. A. Douglas Frank Mayhew Pauline O'Loughlin Robert Arthur Wilson Concrete Co Washington Residence District Vinz Baptists U. P St. Paul's Evangelical Harold Perry Kansas City A. A. Beenblossom Earl Moore Western Kentucky A. Moore John Winga
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