Washington Ten Years: Age Concert Postponed
A Washington ten year old indicates a postponement of a band concert to aid county fair boosters campaign. Chautauqua notes report an overhis head performance by a light opera company. Ruth Armstrong and Henry Berdo announce their upcoming wedding in Randolph Iowa for September 8.
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Chautauqua
Chicaruzo Light Opera’ Company
Ruth Armstrong
Henry Berdo
Randolph
Iowa
4 Wash'neton
Sunset Park to Get New Merry-Go-Round
At a recent Washington Improvement League executive committee meeting the group decided to buy a merry-go-round for Sunset park to benefit local children and provide a new recreational feature.
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Sunset
The
Washington Improvement League
Sunset Park
Polks You Knew and Local History Sketches Draw Community Help
Readers urged to share memories for a Satur day Journal of Interest page to chronicle past local events. Alias Corrette recalls the Corrette Hall site and Iowa House stables near the courthouse and a minstrel show in the hall. Reports of a circus in 1869 and leopard feeds in the Everson cellar surface. callers asked to correct details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Polks
Iowa House
Court House
Penney Store
Corrette
Corrette Hall
Schimceller Bros
Correlle
Hemnings Co. Tizens
Everson
Hpson
Chas
Thomas
Charles R. Brown
Washington
Peogle
Court Docket Sees Multiple Damage Suits Filed
Friday marked the last day for September term filings. Leonard F. Johnson sues Charles Noecker for 10000 in injuries from April 30 1830. Lester Ferguson petitions 2000 against Richard Tinney. Louis J. Kehoe sues Town Southern Utilities for 500 over festival lighting. He also sues Adolph and Elmey Shalla for 350 over a Kalona July 4 dance. I G Little and John Wehr sue Milton Smith and Elmer Kolosick for 207 50 each over dog injuries. Otis Robinson sues John Winja for 5000 over a fall in a basement grocery delivery. All suits filed in West Chester area. Livingston & Eicher represent plaintiffs in multiple cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard F. Johnson
Charles Noecker
Lester Ferguson
Richard Tinney
West Chester
Livingston & Eicher
Louis J. Kehoe
Weismar
Southern Utilities Company
Wellmen
Adolph Shalla
Elmey Shalla
Kalona
I. G. Little
John Wehr
Milton Smith
Elmer Kolosick
Sheen
Dutch Creek
Otis Robinson
John Winja
Folks You Knew: Old Friends and Family Ties Across Cities
A nostalgic profile highlights Jeanness Abbey-Jeanness, linotype pioneer turned California journalist, and connects the Abbey family to Los Angeles Altadena Warrington and Portland. It notes marriages, careers, and notable relatives including Dr Claude Terry, Helen Keck, and Norm Burrell, along with Dack Montgomery and extended kin across Oregon, New York, and California.
Laura Graham and Mary Stewart Profiles in Los Angeles Roles
Laura Graham, wife of haapomehamed Lindquist, a Santa Barbara resident, is identified. Mary Stewart, daughter of Mr and Mrs F E Stewart, is described as a longtime Rock Island agent and current superintendent of the nursery Thraldarge hospital in Los Angeles. both parents are noted as deceased.
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Laura Graham
Laura Bownie
Graham
Haapomehamed Lindquist
Santa Barbara
Cal
Mary Stewart
Mary
F. E Stewart
Rock Island
Nur Orge
Los Angeles
Vernon Van Sickle Vers Marries Earl Lewis in California
Vern Van Sickle Vers and Earl Lewis wed and move to 522 Bedford Drive Beverly Hills California. Earl is brother in law to Mike Lewis and Helen Lewis Baird. Helen Wider Peter’s son lives in Winnipeg with Teanna Clark Christine as three children. Leanna recently earned a university degree and works as a teacher following her mother. Mark works in Chicago. Mrs Peter son is frail this winter at 469 Machray Avenue Winnipeg.
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Vern van Sickle Vers
Earl Lewis
California
Bedford Drive
Beverly Hills
Cal
Earl
Mike Lewis
Helen Lewis Baird
Hen Riders
Helen Wider Peterson
Winnipeg
Canada
Teanna
Clark
Christine
Leanna
Mark
Chicago
Peterson
Machray Avenue
Washington Circus Dream Grows From 1860s Small-town Effort
Charley Hebner and fellow Washington youths form a local circus in 1867 building trapeze bars tents and wagons with help from Sam Maloney the horse trainer. Performances in Washington and nearby towns draw crowds despite rough times including a treasurer’s disappearance and liquor troubles among imported performers. The Richmond band provides the music as the troupe’s ambitions unravel after a major setback.
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Charley Hebner
Lrcus
Washington
Sam Maloney
South English
Daytonville
Sigourney
Richland
Brighton
Burlington
Richmond
Wim
Wigor
Gardner
Clay Welch
Efreagy
Charley Mhebner
Washington Items Reflect Local Happenings 1867
A compilation from 1867 files notes Clara Barton lectures at a Methodist church, the brief life of a new paper The Record, and local views on a goat and swine ordinance. It also mentions churn patents by William R. McCutcheon, plans for new coins and high mail traffic to Chicago as the town’s business exchange grows.
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Bailey Bros
Leaky Walks Challenged by Theorized Tradecraft
A fragment describes testing mobility by walking with a baby in half an hour to gauge leaky routes and the nerve and engineering skill needed to navigate a cab. The text hints at experimental movement and practical challenges in urban transit.
Death of Rev W R Stryker Led To Obituary And Funeral
Rev W R Stryker died in an accidental crossing incident in Washington Iowa on August 16 1930. He served multiple churches including Oxford Danville Washington Burlington Albia Marengo and Wellman and held ministry since 1875. He is survived by his widow Metta Shaw Stryker and four children Veda William Charles and Tan with all sons physicians.
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Johnnie Allen
Chris Hartma
Johnnie
Chris
Circus
Hebner
Jack Evans
Jas Kipling
Methodist
W. R. Stryker
Willey Robinson Stryker
Carlyle
Ind
Washington
Iowa
North Avenue B
Stryker
Town Conference
Oxford
Danville
Burlington
Albia Marengo
Wellman
Metta Shaw Stryker
Veda
William
McMinville
Ore
Charles
Sioux City
Tan
Birmingham
Mich
Prope Homeowners Seek Old Friends for Reunion Letters
Brief note invites property owners to contact former neighbors to exchange letters and reconnect. Emphasis on staying in touch with people who are now homesick and distant, encouraging outreach to worn bridges of friendship.
Local News Notes Mixed travels and town improvements
Local notes report Harry Sizer of Commercial Bank on vacation and best man duties at his brother’s wedding. New lights on South Iowa Avenue and Clara Bartow Street. Harry returning from Columbia University summer school and slated to coach Valley Junction High School. Travel updates include Theodore Neill moving to Rockford Illinois for a high school position and several residents on trips through Canada and New York. Sunset Park described as busy with a strong playground and picnicking area. Family visits include Atchison and Cunningham relatives from Richmond Kansas and news of Johanna Burke’s death at 100 in Keene New Hampshire.
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Harry Sizer
Commercial Bank
Iowa Avenue
Clara Bartow
New York City
Columbia University
Harry
Valley
Junction (Town
Theodore Neill
Rockford
Lovee Anderson
Art Anderson
Lester Beenblossom
Frel ‘Cephart
Canada
Mrs. S. Rotheo
New York
Jeanette
Garret Kuilema
Kalinazoo
Miely
Jon Wilsel
Regi d
California
W. C. Ralston
West Chester
Tony Stransky
Minnesota
Eastern Star
Sunset Park
W. Deyton
Oskaloosa
W. F. Glascock
Ottumwa
Trey
G. S. Keisling
Etheldofmeister
Miam White
Chicago
Harold Buckley
Detroit
John Dennis
Doll Dede
Yulan Hanrahan
Davenport
O. F. Boller
Goldsmith
Wayland
Boller
Wenger
Benjamin Goldsmith
Inez Frye
Clifford Thorne
South Town Avenue
Maurine
Cloyce Bogle
Long Geach
Cal
Camp Dodge
Marguerite MacGugin
Lyle MacGugin
Donald Anderson
Pella
T. L. Brookhart
Washington
Virginia Shannon
Betty Jones
Boyd Berdo
Charles
Asbury Park
Boyd
Dundee
Mary Ellen Lytle
Helen Gardner
Charles Jenkins
Creighton Edmondson
Princes Leeper
Maxwell McCall
Robert McCall
Ross Atchison
McCall
Rimersburg
Pennsylvania
Record
Ralph Atchison
Karl Corbin
Wright
Fred Nicola
Minnegota
Keene Woman Johanna Burke Dies at 100
Mrs. Johanna Burke aged 100 died at her home in Keene New Hampshire. She was a sister of Mrs. Catherine McCarty of Washington who is past four years old.
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Jeanness
California
Big City
Alder
Mariposa Street
Altadena
Cal
Glendale
Blanche Henkie
Portland Oregonian
Ethel
Charles Moore
Warrington
Ore
Abbey
Johanna Burke
Keene, N. H
Birth of William Folh Jr. announced by Putman family
Mr and Mrs William Putman announce the arrival of a baby boy born August 1 He has been named William Folh Jr and is welcomed by the family.
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William Putman
William Folh. Jr
Methodist Planed Organ for Local Church
The Methodists have decided to install an organ in the church at this place. The move is welcomed as good music adds to the interest of services.
Baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Iowle Wilcox
A baby girl was born on August 16 to Mr. and Mrs. Iowle Wilcox. She has been named Helen Marie.
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Iowle Wilcox
Helen Marie
Mar Pel Wurply Margery Mapel Weds James Murphy
Margery Etta Mapel daughter of Mr and Mrs Ort Mapel of Wellman married James Murphy of Ainsworth Wednesday at the Methodist parsonage. The service was read by Dr A W Henke with Lavanda Jones and Samuel Murphy as witnesses. They will reside on a farm east of Washington.
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Margery Etta Mapel
Ort Mapel
Wellman
James Murphy
Ainsworth
Methodist
A. W. Henke
Lavanda Jones
Samuel Murphy
Washington
Live Stock Show Shines Under Farm Bureau Leadership
The livestock show supervised by the farm bureau and Harold Montgomery drew a large crowd. David McCartney's calf won grand champion while Jamey Birney's calf took reserve. The Chicago Livestock Exchange silver loving cup went to Birney. Pigs also showed well with many high quality animals.
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Farm Bureau
Harold Montgomery
David McCartney
Jamey Birney
Chicago Livestock Exchange
Dreuth Worries Crop Loss Across California Towns
Short news briefs note severe drought harming crops with reports of 60 acres of corn near West Chester yielding large, well tilled plants. Other items cover visits, relocations, family gatherings, school enrollments, medical procedures, and local travel among residents including the Stransky family, the Deytons, and the Glascocks.
Couple Weds in Mt Pleasant as Jones Is Named Principal
Ruth Adele Helland of Mr. Pleasant married Denis T. Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Jones of Ainsworth, on Sunday in Mt. Pleasant. They will reside in Wellman where Jones serves as principal of the local school.
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Ruth Adele Helland
Mr. Pleasant
Denis T. Jones
J. E. Jones
Ainsworth
Mt. Pleasant
Wellman
Mr. Jones
Enrollments Rise as Washington School Registration Opens
In Washington for the week enrollment for next year began Thursday with 137 students in upper classes last night. Seniors 75 and juniors 70 registered though some classes remain open. New students from other schools join the upper grades and attendance looks strong for the year.
Rain Dampens Iowa After Heavy Downpour
The Week's News In Iowa reports widespread soaking across the state with much of the region receiving rain on Tuesday. Local outlets note beneficial moisture for crops and minor delays as storms move through. Weather patterns bring cooler temperatures and lingering showers through midweek.
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Iowa
Chautauqua closes after two plays and strong crowds
The twenty seventh chautauqua ended with a large audience for Marys Other Husband and Three Wise Fools. Despite smaller crowds overall, enthusiasm remained high and companies reported growing sympathy from audiences. Pay Slansen on Gangland impressed Chicago audiences. Next year’s directors include Mrs. A Anderson Claude Tucker Hugh McCleery Cloyce Stewart and Frank R Sage. Catherine Hull Isabelle Davis supervised the girls with notable work exhibits. About 409 adult pledge cards were signed for best year.
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Chicago
Mrs. A. Anderson
Claude Tucker
Hugh McCleery
Cloyce Stewart
Frank R. Sage
Catherine Hull
Isabelle Davis
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Holland
Karel
Ada Karel
Riverside
Farmers’ Lumber Company
Ira Bowman
Bowman and Wilson Lumber Company
Speidel
Japan
N. M. Speidel
Clay Township
A. C. MecNarlen
Keota
Anne Burrell
Anne Burrell Tei
H. A. Burrell
Helen Keck
Norm Burrell
Claude Terry
Camp Lewis
Stale Alto
Helen
John
Mt. Carmel
Dack
Montgomery Dack Montgomery
W. G. Montgomery
H. F. Samson
F. M. Beman
Beechwood Drive
Gilbert Baker
Pennyan
N. Y
Denbett
Washington Combination Company
Goodrich
Fairfield
Frank
P. T. Barnum
Hank
Sanford
Waslington
Charney Hebner
Jack Ev Alla
Jim Beatty
Clay
Ben Wels
Clara Barton
William R. McCutcheon
Rev. W. R. Stryker
D. Fo Maren
West Wine
Kalama- 700
A. BE. Atchison
A. R. Atchson
A. E. Cunningham
Hichmond
Kansas
Catherine McCarty
Keene
New Hampshire
Mrs
Putman
Mer pel-Wurply
Harry Montgomery
Relatves
Mankato
Kits
Charlie Corvette
William Vert
J. McKay
Jber
Charles V. Cousens
Beloit
Wis
Zear Hinshaw
Wisconsin
McKay
Ed Morgrison
Mayme
Dade Shearer
W. McLaughlin
Holland-Jones
A. M. BE
A. M. F. Shurch
Hall
Edna
Leah Crump
Washington County
Fel Bestival
Chevrolet
Communist Party
Pay Slansen
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