Washington County Census Starts August 1 1850
Genealogical department lists residents for the 1850 census start date with names ages and birthplaces from Kentucky Pennsylvania Ohio Iowa Virginia North Carolina Indiana and Ohio. Included are Kemper Kamp McCarty Gardner Hosken Pringle Triggs Mackenzie and Henyorth families among others. The county records show multiple generations and cross state origins awaiting enumeration.
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Washington County
Frederick Kemper Kamp
Kentucky
Thanks for the Buggy Ride trip through Midwest to Chicago and Michigan
A traveler recalls a summer auto trip spanning Chicago Sandwich Battle Creek Ludington and Escanaba with stops at the Brookfield Zoo a dentist in Laid in gton and an auction by Margaret Mall. She shares memories of hotels cherry pie a warm visit, car woes and reflections on human nature and travel.
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Sandwich
Chicago
Brookfield Zoo
Ai Zoo
Husband
O. K
Battle Creek
Margaret Mall
Old Jim Pennell and community obituaries in Fairfield
A heartfelt column recalls Jim Pennell, famed for generosity to youths, and announces the deaths of Mrs. Howard Renn and Frank Appleby with tributes from Washington friends. It notes Alexis Miller’s Eagle Scout honor, health-unit updates, local moves, and social notes from the Fairfield area.
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Jim Pennell
Durses
Washington
Jim
Frank Appleby
Ontario
Calif
Y. M
Y. W
Fred Schroeder Visits Ainsworth on Business
Fred Schroeder, a business visitor, was in town this morning for meetings at local offices.
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Fred Schroeder
Ainsworth
Who Are You The Romance Of Your Name In Hunter Families
A compact genealogical sketch traces the Hunter surname from Ayrshire Scotland to America. It notes the motto I accomplish my course and links to Ed ward I and notable Hunters like Dr. John Tlunter and Andrew Hunter. It mentions early New England passengers and Presbyterian roots.
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You
Romance
Ruby Haskins
Ellis
Hunterston
County Ayr
Scotland
Hnonta
Edward I
England
Great Britain
America
John Tlunter
Andrew Hunter
Edinburgh
Hunter
Munters
New England
Christian
Elizabeth
Thomas
William
John Slanter
Lew Haven
Conn
Joseph Slanter
Nantucket
Mass
Three Quarter Century Club Dinner at Washington Country Club
A photo by the Evening Journal Staff captures the third annual dinner of the Journal’s Three Quarter Century club at Washington Country Club on July 2. In the foreground Robin B. Organ 91 of Chicago HL, the King of the Club Jesse Harvey 96 and reigning queen Mrs. Mary Jones 91 are shown.
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Evening Journal
Washington Country Club
Journal
C. J. Samson
W Allen Stewart
Samson
U.S. Grant
Stewart
Passing Years in Washington Home from Eastern Trip
Edith Reed and her friend Carrie Hurley of Madrid have returned from an eastern automobile trip, marking a decade of travel memory in Washington society notes.
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Washington
Edith Reed
Carrie Hurley
Madrid
Ions
Daughters of the American Revolution to Open Log Cabin in August
Tuesday Tess The Daughters of the American Revolution plan to open the Log Cabin every Tuesday afternoon in August. Tea and cake will be served under the auspices of the Ways and Means committee.
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Tess
the Daughters of the American Revolution
Ways and Means Committee
YMCA officers elected in city vote
Will Head Y, Don Sherman reelected president of the Y M C A here with Milan Shields chosen as secretary to succeed James Work.
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Will
Don D. Sherman
Y. M. C. A. Here
Milan Shields
James Work
Clay Picnie Arrangements for Annual Event Planned
Arrangements are underway for the annual Clay Picnie to be held on August 19. Organizers expect community participation and local vendors to be involved in the event.
Rain Keeps Falling Across City After Early Afternoon Downpour
A second rainfall totaling over one inch drenched the area today by 1 PM and continued into the afternoon, leaving streets slick and officials monitoring runoff.
Des Moines Politician A. M. Cummins Dies at Home
Former senator A. M. Cummins died at his Des Moines home on July 36 1926 from a heart attack. The death creates a vacancy that voters must fill.
Wil son family to move to Washington enter lumber business
Wilson and his family will relocate from Massachusetts to Washington and join Mr. Knupp in the lumber business. The move marks a new chapter for the Wil son household and their professional partnership.
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Wilson
Edgar Wilson
Mass
Washington
Knupp
Catfish Catch Over Half-Ton Report At Cone Lake
Fisherman at Cone Lake reports a catfish weighing 506 pounds. Several in the party were present but the identity of the catcher and exact location within the lake remained unclear.
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R. EF. Shannon
Cone Lake
Automobile Man Dixon Recovers From Heat At Home
Dixon the automobile man was overcome by heat yesterday and taken to his home. He is recovering nicely.
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John Woods
Journal
Muscatine
Brigade
Washington
Parkham
Iowa
FF. Dixon
Stewart to Open South End Grocery This Saturday
R L Stewart will open a new south end grocery on Saturday with a general line of groceries and soft drinks for sale.
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R. L. Stewart
South End
Mr. Stewart
Honored Coin? Miss Gert Rude Smith Leaves Soon
Local note honors Miss Gert Smith who is set to depart soon, with brief remarks from community members and friends.
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Gertrude Smith
Weather and Travel Note From A Weekend Return
A reader recalls arriving home Sunday night after an earlier plan to endure cold conditions. The memory contrasts expectations with the actual mild and comfortable weather experienced on return.
Farewell Party Honors Guest in Minneapolis Home
The honored guest at a farewell party in Minneapolis hosted by Mrs. W. M. Keeley attended with guests including the Bachel or Maids.
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Minneapolis
Minn
W. M. Keeley
Changed His Course Br Hammer Heads North
Hammer returns from a southern trip and plans to move to Minnesota seeking a cooler climate per transport news.
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Kr. BR
Hammer
Minnesota
Sunday Home for Timekeeper Buckley in Riiechton
Frank Buckley, who keeps time for a construction gang at Riiechton, spent Sunday at home marking a quiet day away from active work duties.
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Frank Buckley
Rriechton
Immense Peach Crop Brightens Town This Year
Fine Peaches win Smouse and George Stewart report a huge harvest selling about one hundred baskets this Saturday. They expect enough fruit to supply the entire town. The peaches are of the splendid free stone variety.
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Win Smouse
George Stewart
Misses Dawson Shearer to Meet Klass in Colorado
Going West Miss Anna Dawson and Miss Mame Shearer depart this evening for Colorado to join Miss Cornelia Klass for unspecified plans.
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Anna Dawson
Mame Shearer
Colorado
Cornelia Klass
Ellen Bruce to Wed Charles Edward Isablock
Invitations announced the forthcoming marriage of Ellen Bruce daughter of Mr and Mrs Alan Reid to Charles Edward Isablock. The ceremony is planned for Tuesday at seven.
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Alan Reid
Ellen Bruce
Charles Edward” Isablock
Well at Chautauqua Grounds Yields Abundant Water
The 120 foot well bored by Will McClean at the Chautauqua grounds has been tested and the water found very good with an abundant supply.
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Will McClean
Chautauqua Grounds
Will Lecture Here-Dry Charles R Brown to speak on California quake
Charles R Brown will lecture at the Graham Opera House Tuesday evening on the California earthquake. Admission is 25 cents.
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Charles R. Brown
California
Graham Opera House
Exams Underway By Miss Cora Porter At Court House
County superintendent Miss Cora Porter conducts teachers examinations at the courthouse this week as part of the formal testing of local educators.
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Cora Porter
Court House
Dog scare causes runaway wagon in 19th century incident
A horse named Dexter frightened by a dog bolted with a U. S. Express wagon. The dog was confined in a calaboose to learn better manners.
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W. 10
Shearer
Dexter
Real Prize Fighter in City Challenges World pugilists
A local boasting boxer offers to meet any prize fighter for $100, declaring willingness to face Corbett but not fight him. The claim frames a bold challenge by a city slugger aiming for prominence in the boxing world.
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Corbett
Weather Woes and Linen Critique From the Week
Citizens remark on linen style while heavy rain dominates last week with more than four inches soaking areas. Campers endure soggy days as rain slows planned outdoor gatherings and returns home.
Party Honoring Rev and Mrs Logue At Miss Cherry Home
More than 200 guests attended a party at Miss Cherry’s home in honor of Rev. and Mrs. J. R. Logue. The Logues and Miss Cherry welcomed guests, Nellie Sampson added decorative flowers, and refreshments were served next door at Mrs. T. W. Skinner’s home. Hostesses included Eva Denny Anna Scott Maine Samson Maud Shields Mary Boyer and Cora Anderson. Frances Shields and Helen Lewis served frappe.
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Logues
Mollie Cherry
J. R. Logue
Frappe
Titia Shields
Helen Lewis
Centennial Croquet Club Meeting Highlights
The Centennial Croquet Club met last evening with top players Will Steel and Carson Fulton among the standout performers.
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Centennial
Will Steel
Carson Fulton
Cyclone Strikes West Chester Destroys Buildings
A cyclone hit West Chester in July 1896 blowing down the brick firehouse and a large barn plus several small structures. Heavy rainfall accompanied the storm causing extensive damage across the city.
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Chester
West Chester
Saloon Request Provokes County Moral Clash
Petitioners push for saloons in Washington County while church groups mobilize to block their establishment. The dispute centers on local norms and anticipated social impact as officials consider the proposal.
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Washington
Second National Conference of Methodist Youth
Chicago August 4 The second national conference of Methodist youth will meet at Berea College Kentucky from September 2 to 6. About 1000 young people aged 17 to 25 from across the United States will attend with adult counselors. Prominent speakers include Dr Halford E Lucek of Yale and Bishops Edgar Blake James C Luker and Adna W Leonard.
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Chicago
Methodist Episcopal Church
Berea College
Berea
Methodist
Halford E. Luecock
Yale
W. Hutschins
Edgar Blake
Detroit
James C. Luker
San Francisco
Adna W. Leonard
Pittsburgh
The
United States
Charles Barber Visits Washington After Iowa City Work
Charles Barber formerly a printer at the Journal office and now with the Iowa City Press Citizen visited in Washington last night.
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Charles Barber
Journal
Iowa City Press Citizen
Washington
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Robert McCarty
Penn
Rebecca McCarty
Ohio
Rebecca A. McCarty
Moses Hoskens
Mara Hoskens
Milton Hoskens
Elles Hoskens
Martha Hoskens
Sousa Hoskens
Towa Rethal Hoskens
Towa Mara Edwards
Virginia
Ruben Gardner
North Carolina
Elizabeth Gardner
Angaline Gardner
North Caro
Lina
Silvester Gardner
Milton Gardner
Serrenia Gardner
Eanoch Cuberly
Janes R. Cuberly
Elizabeth A. Cuberly
Aory Cuberly
Catherine Hosken
James E. Hosken
Mara J. Hosken
Clark Hosken
Ruth Hosken
Rosanna Kemp
Tennessee
John Kemp
Nancy J. Kemp
Emaline Kemp
Robert Pringle
Elizabeth Pringle
Abijah Pringle
Harry Pringle
Solon Pringle
Milton Pringle
Lide Pringle
Wilson Pringle
Mara Pringle
John Triggs
Sarah Triggs
Isaac Triggs
Elze Triggs
Ind
Jeremiah Triggs
Charles McKenzie
Kentuca
Rebecca McKenzie
Mara C. McKenzie
William McKenzie
John F. McKenzie
Jacob Menworth
Sarah Henyorth
Thomas LI. Henyorth
Westley Henyorth
J. B. OR
State Theatre
New York
Mar-garet Hall
Margaret Hall
Ludington
Mich
John Babcock
Michigan
Lower Hamlin Lake
Florence Babcock
Johnnie
Bill Pields
Laidington
Dr. Loppenthien
Bill” Fields
Bill
W. C
Fields
Iceland
Escanaba Midh
Des Moines
Rocking Chair
Howard Renn
Chicago Daily News
Alexis Miller
Tom Miller
Beverly Y. M
M. P. Miller
Edwin Miller
Pelican Lake
Wisconsin
William H. Donaldson
Cole
Mildred Guthrie
Ile
Living Lake
Allen Stewart
Ulrich Glenn
Guthrie
Old Living Lake
Joan Elizabeth
T. Keeley
Evanston
Patricia
Journal Building
Iing
Hannah Laithly
Lisle Moreheus
sTineas
John Sprague, Jr
East Orange Grove Ave
Pagadena
Lisle
Veterans Hospital
West Los Angeles
Veteran's Administration
Pacifty Hospital
West
Los Angeles
TH. G. McConaughey
Merle
Robert McConaughey
W. Mt. Mount
Mrs. Mount
B.C
WPA
Elm Grove Cemetery
Kieher
Harry Montgomery
Dave Wider
Canada
Foresters
Sylvia Warren
Ohne
Mrs. Allen
Ella
Sylvia
Warren
Sylvian
M. C. Carstensen
Baptist Church
Clarissa Vinton
Tillie McCall
Max
Rimersboro
Fairfield
Amanda Lynn
Benedict
Mt. Pleasant
Harlan House
Hickman
Centerville
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