Genealogical County Column Requests and Land Records
A county genealogical feature column outlines submission rules and addresses. It lists historical land grants and names owners from 1841 to 1856 including Burris Brewer Mealy and Rose with references to Franklin Pierce Tyler Polk and Millard Fillmore. The note indicates material acceptance for publication and a continuing column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred T. Burris
Lousa County
Iowa
Iowa City Land Office
Franklin Pierce
Amos N. Brewer
Washington County
Millard Fillmore
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Death of Sheriff Brid get McCarty Stirs Local Reminiscences
The community mourns Sheriff Brid get McCarty a longtime detective with a knack for crime news and a trusted adviser to youths. Friends from both parties recall his square dealing and broad influence as a storyteller and lawman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget’ McCarty
Alex Miller
McCarty
Sprightly Club of Mound Builders at Washington Schools
This account recalls the Mound Builders attending Washington schools before 1868 at the old red brick school, later moving to Henderson granary and the Centennial brick school. It notes a 1901 luncheon at Mrs Keeley’s home leading to a photographed group, with two survivors, and details many members and their families tied to local houses, trades, and civic roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. T. Keeley
Lizzie Morton Keeley
R. E. Dougherty
Washington
Henderson Granary
Keeley
Bessie Young Breese
Henry Sanford
Mrs. Keeley
Lodowick
Margaret Morton
Smith
Winfield Smouse
Mary Beard Wilson
Charles J. Wilson
C. C. Wilson
Samuel Young
West Monroe
Ida Reister Hise
George
Fannie Reister
Aarpenter
Gola Hise
Ella
Laveria Brown Stewart
Oliver
Mrs. Brown
Charles N. Stewart
Becky Beatty Manford
John
Sarah Beatty
Beatty
South Ave
Jefferson Street
Lavenia Stewart Geisler
William
Hannah Stewart
Fred Geisler
Muscatine
Sprightly Club
Martha Wilson Mount
Jonathan Wilson
A. Anderson
Alice Wilson
Kate Smith Robinson
D. W. Lewis
Lem Guy
Indian Creek Club
Laurel Guy
Lem
Pocahasset Heights
Boston
Amy Young
Florida
Week in Review: Local Officials Split on Sheriff Appointment
Supervisors Roy Mapel and M. T. Coon voted to appoint Daryl C. Mathers of Haskins to fill Sheriff McCarty's death vacancy while R. E. Brown supported Deputy H. M. Putnam. Putnam declined, and Mathers named him deputy. The week also saw new county home managers, pension applications, and various local updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Mapel
M. T. Coon
Daryl C. Mathers
Haskins
McCarty
R. E. Brown
H. M. Putnam
Mathers
Mr. Putnam
Passing Years in Washington Remembered Veteran Dr Hancher
The 70 year old Washington veteran Dr Claude M Hancher died Sunday at age thirty one and was buried with military honors. County Agent Ellis reports eleven calves and eight market pigs entered for the state fair by boys farm clubs of Washington County marking the first entries from the area. Local exhibit set for August 19 with prizes totaling over 200 dollars from local businessmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brigade
Frank Wilson
Dr. Rousseau
Wilson Grocery
Frank
Dr. KR
Claude M. Hancher
Powert Hancher
Kahiou
Ellis
Washington County
Chautauqua Assembly Opens Next Tuesday
Tent up for the Chautauqua assembly with Dr. I J Shreckengast in charge of the Bible school. Rodeo at Dubois impressed attendees as preparations continued on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. Shreckengast
Bible School
Deaths of the Week and Local Accidents Recap
Mary Thompson of Ainsworth aged 16 died Friday night at her son's home. Mrs Edd Jackson aged 76 died at the county hospital after a period of illness. Dora Bean of Haskins died at the hospital aged 74. Harry Cassel of Ainsworth aged 52 died at home. his widow was Carrie Carson. A buggy accident near the poor farm left Mable Dewey with a mouth scratch. Lacey Dewey was unhurt. Weather note questions frost and a missed frost order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edd Jackson
John C. Swift
Thompson
Mary Thompson
Ainsworth
Jed
Lee
Jackson
Leesman
Dora Bean
Haskins
Cassel
Harry Cassel
Carrie Carson
Dewey
Lacey
Mable
Protective Association Formed For Death Benefits
The K. o P. lodge forms a protective association with J. Ford as secretary and treasurer. It operates as a benevolent society offering death benefits only. J. Work has bought the J. M. Taylor insurance agency and moved its equipment to the K. and M bank building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Ol P. Lodge
J. «. Ford
Sec
Ireas
Ely
J. Work
J. M. Taylor Insurance Agency
K. and M Bank
Second Church United Presbyterians Fifty Year Celebration
The Second Church United Presbyterians marks its fiftieth anniversary September 11 12 in Washington. Founded half a century ago Rev F Van Atta was first pastor. He and his wife were killed returning north during the Civil War after a shell from Vicksburg works. Program for the occasion not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterians
Washington
F. van Atta
South
Weies
Vicksburg
Keola Eagle Washington on a goody spell at jail empty
Goody Washington according to reports is enjoying a stretch of calm time with the jail reportedly empty. Neighbors note improved behavior and community watchers call for continued oversight and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Keola Eagle
Attends RedcomMin Louie Livingston Visit in Wyoming
RedcomMin official Louie Livingston visited Wyoming amid a broader campaign. He traveled to meet local officials and discuss regional programs. The outing highlighted ongoing collaboration between RedcomMin and Wyoming communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Livingston
Wyoming
Local outing ends with four on return from Gladwin
Go Wishing Dudley Crone John W Babcock Lyle Nicola and Dick Hughes have returned from a week long trip at Gladwin where they enjoyed the visit and plan to share highlights with friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley Crone
John Wbabcock
Lyle Nicola
Dick Hughes
Gladwin
40 VYOU RS Are An Accident Last Evening
Last evening Lucy Burroughs and Mabie were involved in an incident described in local notes as an accident with no further details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Burroughs
Mabie
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Samuel Mealey
Fairfield Lawd
James KE
Polk. KE
N. BE
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Su Aueres
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Ella Maurer
Hannah E. Glasgow
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Philadelphia
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Penn
Lucille
Carol Forgey
Quebec
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Tom McClean
Ontra
Albert Simpson
Simpson
Cris
Washington County Hospital
Hay
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Jean
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Ed Bovee
Jean Baxter
Cleveland
Nate Bovee
Ames
Brifly
Carlton
Toll
Lytle
Cedar Falls
4-H Club
Elsie Bratton
D. AR
Sunset Park
Elsie
Regent
Lizzie McClelland White
Etha Henderson Steck
Sade Rousseau Dewey
Lizzie Smith
Simeouge
Clara Conger Wilson
Ida Reister Hill
Lavera Brown Stewart
Becky Beatty Sanford
Lavenia Stewart Geister
R. D. van Dorn
Burlington
Debt Conciliation Board
Fred Rohrer
Centerville
Dorothy Kos
Frank Kos
Robert Fountain
Iowa City
Mr. Morrison
Harwood
H. M. Richer
Hannah Bailey
Frances Stifel
Lake Okoboji
Will White
John Babcock
Chas. Mugnaini
Chocolate Shop
Italy
Paul Horak
St Louis
Paul
St. Louis
A. A. Wing
Peoria
No. 22
Presbyterian Church
Baird
Chas. McLaughlin
Scotland
P. D. Wilkie
University of Edinburg
Penn U
Glen Green
Glen Hoskins
Red Wood Falls, Minn
Howard
McCleery
Blanche
Robert Patterson
Henry Berdo
Ruth
Merchandise Mart
Godfrey Juzeler
F. L. Broadgate
C. B. Reed
Jacksonville
The
Journal
Iowa News
H. and A. Baking Co
Ralph Lemley
Evaleene Lemley
East End
Glen Carris
Charlotte Squire
Charlotte
Jimmy Gallagher
J. R. Gallagher
Levi Miller
Nira
Catherine Walsh
Riverside
Paul Knebe
Lewis Warren
Judith R
East Mainatree Todth A
Shields
George Freshwaters
Warrens
Lloyd Scott
Ralph Scott
Dan Brindley
Little Transfer and Storage Co
Washburn-Crosby
Sidney Smith
Shermans
City Hall
Washington Boulevard
U. S
A. A.A. Department
S&s. W
Hermon Haines
California
Crawfordsville
Margaret Corbin
Andy Corbin
Estelle Leibling
New York City
A. G. Arrasmith
Jimmy
Fullerton, Neb
Charles B. Anderson
Columbia University
West Chester
Hattie KR
Bills
Dubois
Prost
Vrears
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