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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1933

Page

3

Genealogical Department Marriage Licenses 1856 Listings

A long list of marriage licenses dated 1856 records names of couples, officiants, and dates. It includes entries like John S. Kelso and Margaret B. Nelson on March 7 and Helena M. Abbey with George Wilson on March 26. The text lists multiple unions across February to May with various judges and ministers.

John S. Kelso Margaret B. Nelson Wm. H. Wilson Nelson A. Woodford Janet BE. Moore Joseph Bb. McMur George Wilson Helena M. Abbey John T. Burris John Miller Jane W. Maxwell John A. Winnings Margaret Harper David A. Tilton Lucinda Temple D. C. Jones J. P James Brown Lorana Oliver Eben Ward Francis Cayot Margaret Girol James Matthews Thomas L. Bane Eliza Griffith William Elliott Marcus Cole Bethany Rogers S. Osborne Wm. W. Lewis Susan J. Rogers L. C. Woodford Micheal Escher Julia A. Dole Matthias Michel Christopher F. Wall Harriet Vanbuskirk W. H. Coffman Jacob Baker Harriet Rocket Jas. R. Doig Peter Greenlee Mary J. Geeler John Harrold Elizabeth Benson William H. Wilson Robert L. Egnew Mary A. Lewis Samuel Martin J. W. Merrill Abigail Peasley B. Mitchell G. W. Teas William Stephen Elizabeth Beaseley Alex Story

Rev W C Allen remembered by Rocking Chair Brigade

The Rocking Chair Brigade mourns Rev W C Allen pastor of Covenanter church who lived in town for twelve years. His family endured sorrows as several children died and his passing is marked by warm memories of his kindness and humor.

W. C. Allen Covenanter Church Rev. Allen Washington Rev

Dangerous Baby Carriages Spark Historic Urban Alarm

A 1879 Detroit Free Press feature ridicules the then new baby carriage, calling it a public hazard. It asserts carriages collide with pedestrians and curb blocks, warns of crowd impacts, and jokes that only ladders can keep walkers safe from such wheeled devices.

Detroit Free Press The Free Press

Washington Ten Years Ago: Moves In Local Jobs

Jay Krows, longtime Mt Pleasant resident, will move to town and assume control of the Independent Oil station on North Iowa Ave. Omer Jones, previously in charge of the Dodge garage, will relocate to Muscatine to head the Muscatine Distributing Plant. Miss Louie Livingston has left for Kenosha Wisconsin to undertake social welfare work with associated charities.

Wil Jay Krows Mt Pleasant North Iowa Ave Omer Jones Dodge Muscatine Kenoshae Louie Livingston Kenosha Wis Lake Michigan Associated Charities

President Harding Dies in Washington Night

News of President Warren G. Harding's sudden death reached Washington at 11 30 on August 2 1923. The report confirms the death of the 29th U S leader and ushers in national mourning and immediate governmental responses.

Warren G. Harding Washington

Hart-Joe Link Suffers Facial Injuries After Car Incident

Joe Hart Link, a noted stock buyer, sustained a broken nose and cheekbones with severe facial bruising when Ji cranked his car. The incident left him with painful injuries.

Joe. Link Hart Joe Link

Ten Years Ago Kalona Clash Over Sunday Movie Question

In Kalona M. E. minister Rev. T L Stotler filed charges against Mayor Ben Boone, seeking removal from office. He accused the mayor of ordering an election contrary to law to decide on Sunday movies in Kalona, a prominent point in the dispute.

Kalona M. E T. L. Stotler Ben Boone

Nobody Finds Easy Money Path, Warns Veteran

A cautious outlook threads through warnings about shortcuts to riches as people chase quick gains. Experts urge steady work and careful planning, noting that short term temptations rarely yield lasting financial stability.

Belief and Advice in Everyday Decisions

A reflective note on skepticism toward hearsay and following guidance. It cautions against accepting every claim or acting on every suggestion without verification. The piece urges personal judgment in everyday choices.

Astonishing Methods to Revive Life Spark Exposed

A feature in The American Weekly highlights scientific arts claiming to revive life spark in men and women. The article is distributed with Next Sunday’s Chicago Herald and Examiner edition.

American Weekly Chicago Herald and Examiner

Rev W C Allen Remembered By Washington Community

The Covenanter church filled with old friends as Rev W C Allen was laid to rest. Born 1854 in Mercer County Pennsylvania he served twelve years locally and taught at the Academy while supporting Chautauqua and German clubs. Five children survived with two sons abroad and the family recalls his steadfast faith through tragedy and illness.

W. C. Allen Washington Covenanter Church California Academy Shakespeare Reading Club Pennsylvania Mercer County Grove City Penn York Iowa Paul Arthur Donald Walter Gertrude Stanley Theodore Elm Grove Paul E Allen Cherokee Allens Killan Alberta Canada Phillip Kathryn Jean Paul Howard

Quiet Week Across Washington County With Local Happenings

The week brought little major news as most groceries and meat markets closed midweek while dry goods stayed open. Dr. N J Erwin won a golf tournament linked to the Washington County dentists picnic. County plans for a lake site at Dutch Creek moved forward with an estimated 5700 needed, about 1100 short early in the week.

N. J. Erwin Brighton Washington County Dutch Creek

Deaths of the Week Burhan Durst and Others

Deaths reported this week include Burhan Durst, 57, who died Sunday at his mother’s home after a lingering illness. Allen Rev. WW Allen, nearly 7, died in Cherokee Iowa on Monday. Mrs. T. T. A. Jones, widow of Triv Jones, died at her home on July 31 after a two week illness, aged 76.

Mary McCall Harry McCall Chicago LeRoy Palmer Burhan We Cora Durst Burham David Dursat Allen Cherokee Iowa

Turner Ches dies in Michigan at Cadil lac July 28

Turner Ches, a well known resident of Columbus Junction, died in Cadillac Michigan on July 28. He was remembered for his local ties and long-time community involvement.

Turner—Ches Turner Columbus Junction Cadillac, Mich

Bailey figure in Washington dies of heart attack

Bailey a familiar figure in Washington dies at age 7% after a heart attack Wednesday at noon.

Bailey Washington

Laura Adams Fordlee Dies at 75 Near Wellman

Mrs Laura Elie Adams Fordlee aged 75 died at her home west of Wellman on July 29. She was the widow of Lewis Adams and had lived in the area for many years. Funeral arrangements are pending.

A. Speer Chicago Newberry Library H Bb. Keight Evanston Fordlee Laura Elie Adams Lewis Adams Wellman

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