Gazelle Hose Company Recalls Early City Firefighting
A historical look at the Gazelle Hose Company formed after a major West Side fire, detailing members across five rows, their volunteer work, early equipment, and notes on the era. It recalls J A Harwood of the Hook and Ladder, Reddy Johnson, and the improvised pumps and leather bucket system used in those days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milt Wallace
Harry Shrader
Bill Heath
Ralph Smith
Cloyce Dougherty
George Chilcote
Jim Miller
Henry Grey
Jim Chilcote
Charles Ward
Cal Hamil
James Work
Sam Kellogg
Clyde Bailey
John Miller
H. Hollingsworth
Charley Stewart
William Simpson
Libbie Haight
W. Shaffer
John Allen
Carl Sayles
Gazelle Hose Company
Hook and Ladder Company
Cloyece Dougherty
Gazelles
Finney Gallery
J. A. Harwood
Reddy” Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Washington
Johnnie Miller
The Rocking Chair Brigade and Small Town News
A long column blends local vignettes from a east town, detailing bat and locust misadventures, storm damage, Scout activities, family notes, academy reunion plans, bereavements, and updates on residents including Miss Luella Kerr, Mrs. Stutsman, and the Dean family, with reflections on memory and community life.
Stock Show Entries and Storm Disruptions Across District
Seven baby beeves and twenty five bigs entered the annual stock show with the winner to advance to the state fair. Bad storm on Tuesday Aug 18 toppled a large tent at Chautauqua forcing Wednesday sessions to move to the Methodist church. Damages in Iowa estimated at 1,000,000 dollars. Dr. Ted Crone visiting Montana and praising Whitefish as the best town seen. Auto crash injures Emma Pine with a broken arm during a group ride. other passengers include Jean Johnson Florence Wilson Kathryn McConaughey Virginia Macon and Ralph McClelland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cnautauqua
Iowa
Emma Pine
Jean Johnson
Florence Wilson
Kathryn McConaughey
Virginia Macon
Ralph McClelland
Burlington
VYialis 4060 Chautauqua Cancelled Due to Weather
The Chautauqua program for this year is canceled because of bad weather. Plans are underway to hold the assembly next year. Miss Margaret Cowden sails this week for a mission station in Persia and will be away eight years before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luella Kerr
W. A. Anderson
Academy
Charles Hughes
Wenatchee
Wash
Hugh McCleery
Persia
Margaret Cowden
Will Take Trip Mr and Mrs Sidney Smith Head West
Mr and Mrs Sidney Smith plan a long automobile journey to the West soon. They will travel to explore new places and enjoy the open road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Smith
Hotel sale and land development near Eldorado Hotel
J E Ross bought the Eldorado Hotel on South Marion Ave from T J Dempsey and has taken possession. Win Smouse purchased part of the lot behind the hotel to landscape as part of the grounds for his new home. Tall Corn J Miller brought four stalks of corn to the Journal office, measuring 14 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E Ross
South Marion Ave
T. J. Dempsey
Win Smouse
J. Miller
Journal
Ward Chandler
Burton
Elected Pres D J Palmer Heads Patriotic League
D J Palmer, national commander of the G A R, was elected president of the Patriotic League of the Republic, an organization formed to advocate for adequate national defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Palmer
Patriotic League of the Republic
White Resigns at F and M Bank for Spencer Hotel
Will White assistant cashier of the F and M bank here has resigned his position and will move to Spencer Iowa to take charge of a hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
F. and M. Bank
Spencer
Iowa
Cold Weather Boosts Furnace Fires Demand
The August 20 reading showed a 56 degree low as cold weather spurred demand for furnaces, heating equipment, and services.
Chautauqua Gate Receipts Highlight Bryan Day
Gate receipts at Chautauqua on Bryan Day totaled 751 dollars with Mr. Bryan receiving half. 5S. W. Brookhary showed off a large new Chautauqua hat admired by attendees.
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Chautauqua
Bryan
W. Brookhary
Thunderstorm Disrupts Chautauqua Crowd
A severe thunderstorm on August 21 drenched Chautauqua crowds as lightning struck the Fred Marvel tent. Shoes tied together in the northeast corner burned and soles were torn loose while the tent occupants were unnerved. Mrs. Ralph Livingston was stunned but unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Marvel
Ralph Livingston
Hebner Dies and Oldest Granite Marble Dealer
Local brief reports the death of Hebner at an advanced age. The article notes Hebner as the region’s oldest granite and marble dealer with a long career in stone trades and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebner
BT. Hebner
Visit with Mrs Grady Reflects Life and Home Ties
Mrs Grady, youngest daughter of Dean, loves Washington and calls it home. She visits downtown to see a doctor, shares a long life story with Mrs C A Barnes on South Ave GC, noting 13 siblings with only three living and that doctors have told her little time since age thirteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Ernest Dean
Dean
Grady
Hazel
C. A. Barnes
South Ave
Death of Amanda Marie Morgan Pioneer Resident of Clay Township
Amanda Marie Morgan, 86, longtime Clay township resident, died Saturday. She shared rich memories of early Clay, including Indian life and the cholera era, wrote her own Clay history, and left a legacy tied to the Evergreen cemetery fund. Survived by husband, two daughters, and three sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CC. B. Morgan
Clay Township
Amanda Marie Morgan
Lookin Up A Child Describes Summer Shopping Frustrations
A two year old narrates a hot day in town, detailing being kept in stores, fear of spanking, and longing to stay home. He notes his father avoids shopping, his mother chides him for eyeing fountain drinks, and he asks to be left home next time.
Unclear obituary fragment from Iowa dated August entry
Fragmentary obituary notes a man died at age 87 in Washington Iowa. The text mentions his ties to a council in ldby and a company that settled the county, describing him as a skilled filer and a longtime resident involved in local rendezvous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington
Iowa
Isos
Charley
Counel
Ldby
Will Camp and party camping near Cone yesterday
Will Camp Tom Miller Chas Cunningham Frank Bergquist James Letts and Herbert Walton traveled to Cone for an extended camping trip starting yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Miller
Chas, Cunningham
Frank Bergquist
James Letts
Herbert Walton
Cone
Shields and Dawson Form Coal Yard Partnership
Forty years ago A J Daw son, former county treasurer, buys a hale interest in John Shields Coal Yard. The firm will be Shields and Dawson. The move strengthens Shields extensive business holdings and is described as a firm worthy of success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shields Vpartner
A. J. Dawson
John Shields Coal Yard
Shields and
Missionary to Africa Enlists For Life During War
Rev. C. W. McCleary sails to Africa as a missionary next month. The missionaries must enlist for the duration of the war, effectively for life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
C. W. McCleary
Local Youth Couples Named in August Social Column
The listing names Tom Millers Imp August M iay Anderson with Arch McCulley, Ben Millers Maude Waters, Lloyd Neal Laura Rich, Manton Hebner Eva Neiswanger, Claire Dewey Nellie Bowman, Rodney Crail Vera Rogers, and mentions Hope Ott wearing bloomers in the same social roundup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Miller
Miay Anderson
Arch McCulley
Ben
Arrow Shots From Alex Miller
A farmer visits town and notes business dull, joking that farmers have large pocketbooks. The piece laments acusers far away and says many threats are bluffs, reflecting a sharp, provocative rural voice.
Mona Bernice Horton Born to Proctor Horton Family
The baby Mona Bernice Horton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Proctor Horton of Conesville, was welcomed last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horton
Mrs. Proctor Horton
Conesville
Mona Bernice
Tschantz-Eight and one-half pound daughter Shirley Rae
Mr and Mrs Andy Tschantz of Wayland announce the birth of their daughter Shirley Rae weighing eight and a half pounds at home.
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Tschantz
Shirley Rae
Andy Tschantz
Wayland
Shetler Gon to Mr and Mrs Bill Shetler of Wellman
A notice announces the wedding of Shetler to Mr Bill Shetler and Mrs Wellman on August 19th. The brief item names the couple and location, reflecting a local social notice.
Birth Announcement for Green-son in Havre
Robert Burnett Green son born to Mr and Mrs Geo Green of Havre on August 14th.
Mourer Nine Pound Daughter Born to Tyrone Couple
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Mourer of the Tyrone neighborhood on August 20.
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Mourer
Oscar Mourer
Tyrone
Miller-Daughter Announcement From Kalona
Miller Daughter born to Mr and Mrs Levi Miller of Kalona on August 21st.
Butterbaugh Son Born to Mr and Mrs Irvin Butterbaugh
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Irvin Butterbaugh of Kalona on August 17. The birth was announced to the community, noting the family name and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butterbaugh
Mrs
Irvin Butterbaugh
Kalona
Karll-Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Dale Karll
A daughter was born at the county hospital to Mr and Mrs Dale Karll on August 17. The birth adds a new member to the Karll family with relatives awaiting to meet the child.
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Karll
Dale Karll
Notable Deaths in Clay Township and Muscatine Area
Obituaries note the passing of Amanda Marie Morgan at 86 in Clay township on August 11 died at age 86 wife of CG B Morgan. John Dusenberry died August 16. Prominent farmer Lee Hough of West Chester died at the Baker Institute Muscatine on August 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hough
Lee Hough
West Chester
Baker — Institute
Muscatine
Indianapolis man dies after tonsil operation at 30
Hall Roy Hall of Indianapolis son of the late Al Hall died following a tonsil operation. He was 30 years old and married last month. Watters Donald Watters aged six, son of Mr and Mrs D W Waters, died of pneumonia on Aug 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Roy Hall
Indianapolis
al Hall
Tate-Miss Mary Alda Tate Burial in New York Sister of Rev. J. Howard Tate
Miss Mary Alda Tate sister of Rev. J. Howard Tate of New York City, a former resident, died and her body was brought here for burial.
Fulton Widows Mourns George M Fulton Widowage
Mrs Sarah Isabel Kuwer Fulton widow of George M Fulton dies at 65 on August 21 with family notes. Funeral plans not listed. Burial and service details pending.
Mrs Jennie Clendenning Dies at 87
Funeral notice notes the death of Mrs. Jennie Clendenning aged 87, mother of Mrs. Mary Beggs, who died on August 21. The reading records her passing and family linkage.
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Clendenning
Jennie Clendenning
Mary Beggs
Collett Arthur Eugene Collett Dies at One
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Collett passes away after illness from whooping cough on August 22 at home. Funeral arrangements to be announced by the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collett
Arthur Eugene Collett
Oscar Collett
Bailey-Wilhelmina Bailey Dies at University Hospital
Six year old Ann Bailey daughter of Mr and Mrs Merle Bailey died at University hospital on August 22. Funeral arrangements not listed in the brief notice.
Dutch Creek fair speaker lineup and community notes
News wrap recounts upcoming Dutch Creek Fair on Aug 29 with J. C. Pryor as key speaker while Lab or Day events in Wellman feature Dr. F W Eastwood and Rev. Thomas Osborn. It notes numerous local events, surgeries, baptisms, marriages, park picnics, and civic happenings across Wellman and surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Eastwood
The
Presbyterian Church
Thomas Osborn
Burlington
Wellman
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