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