Local bequests honor Washington library and town memories
Stanley Miller reports Dave Simon left funds for the Washington City library to honor the town. The gift, while amount unspecified, signals lasting community support along with other local bequests to libraries and civic projects.
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Stanley Miller
Los Angeles
Dave Simon
Ludwig
Lutie
Washington City
Simon
Washington
Brigade
Deaths of the Week Highlight Masson and Beese Families
Death notices list Masson son of Dr and Mrs W J Masson, aged young man, buried after a two week illness at Washington County hospital. Magdalene Beese Well known widower’s widow age 87 dies at Coppock home, surviving daughters and sons listed. Swartzendruber widow Seventy-eight dies, with multiple children named across Michigan and Ohio towns. A Dutch Creek born 73 year old citizen dies, with five brothers and two sisters surviving.
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W. J. Masson
Washington County Hospital
William
Dave
Katherine
Helen
Magdalene Beese
Wayland
John Wieneke
Coppock
Katie Roth
Lena Hertig
Susan Beese
Winfield
Marie Blyenburgeh
Burlington
Ada Blake
Harris
David
Joe
Shem Swartzendruber
Simon Gnagg
Pidgeon
Mich
Salina Swartzendruber
Fred Herbert
Thomas Swartzendruber
Hopedale
George
St. Johns
Omer
New Carlisle
Ohio
Earl
Mt. Pleasant
Lee
Dutch Creek Township
Arrow Shots Forty Years Ago
A reflective column humorously notes quirks of daily life and social norms. Bits remark on vanity honesty courtesy funerals beards youth aging marriage gender roles church attendance weather and smoking. The tone is observational and lightly humorous about small town manners and foibles.
Passing Years in Washington Chronicle Motion of Local Obits
Obituary and community notes from Washington recount deaths including Mrs L D Robinson aged 74 and Frank Doles 73. Merle Bailey and A Hunter mourned. Remodeled Masson home features two new fireplaces. Choirs to perform Messiah. poultry show hosts 506 birds.
Immaculate new H and A Bakery opens to crowd
The opening attracted 1600 attendees as Hansen and Anderson showcased a modern bakery with up to date operations. Coffee and doughnuts were served to guests at the event.
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Hansen
Anderson
Breach of Promise suit to be staged for charity at Graham Opera House
A Breach of Promise case will be staged at the Graham Opera House with proceeds to the Washington County Chau tauqua association. Participants include Judge H. M. Eicher clerk V A Sigler defendant A R Miller plaintiff Mrs C A Dewey sheriff R H McCarty bailiff W H Warner witnesses Mrs A R Miller Dr B T Wickham Mrs I Rothschild L H Wallace J L Brookhart and Col Kk V Newton of Mass as prosecuting attorney. The case will be tried before a jury of representative citizens. Turkey production notes follow as wet season hindering turkey raising.
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Graham Opera House
Washington County Chautauqua Association
H. M. Eicher
A. Sigler
A. R. Miller
S. W. Livingston
C. A. Dewey
R. H. McCarty
W. H. Warner
Fine buffalo robe auctioned near Marsh farm
Charley Brown the auctioneer offered a buffalo robe said to come from a buffalo shot near James Marsh's former property. It sold for 15 dollars and is valued at 50 dollars today.
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Hiram Johnson
Goliah Hise
Charley Brown
James Marsh
Milwaukee
Washington County Census Sees 67 Deaths 164 Marriages 185 Births
Clerk Boyer reports yearly census figures for Washington County with 67 deaths 164 marriages and 185 births as the community notes local changes. Ed Bovee takes over the drag wagon duties while taking a rest from twenty years in dray work. Ford Schott returns from a Valley visit with a quail harvest of thirty alongside Mr. Brighton borough. The B and M depot project advances doubling size and adding a train dispatcher bay window. Lizzie Fisher hosts a party with friends at her home last night.
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Washington Democrat Census Report
Boyer
Ed Bovee
Mr. Bovee
Lizzie Fisher
Three Newborns and Hospital Admissions Reported
At the hospital a daughter named Christie Lee was born to Mr and Mrs Lloyd Scott at 1 10 Saturday afternoon. A son was born to Mr and Mrs David Genkinger at 11 40 Saturday night and another son to Mr and Mrs Ezra Kunkel at 10 37 Saturday night. Harry Chamberlin of 412 South Fourth Avenue was admitted Saturday night as a medical patient. Jerry Lee Niffeneger of Route Two Ainsworth was admitted.
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Lloyd Scott
South
Iowa Avenue
Christie Lee
David Genkinger
Ezra Kunkel
Brighton
Harry Chamberlin
South Fourth Avenue
Jerry Lee Niffeneger
Ainsworth
Norval Derby
Fred Schmitter
Richland
Jerry Lee Nufenegser
Roscoe Snider
South Second Avenue
Lester Fry
Lewy Hill
Frank Hudspeth
Wapello
Willis Jones
East Madison Street
Janet Ross
West Chester
Lloyd Banks
North Fifth Avenue
John Carey
South Seventh Avenue
Overett Petratt
Washington
May McFarland
East Washington Street
Stewarts and Friends Travel and Local Births and Health News
News from the region notes Mr. and Mrs. John A. Stewart and Mazie left for Florida with plans to spend time in Tampa. Several births and hospital updates are listed, including eight pound three quarter ounce daughter for Lloyd Reighard and spouse, plus multiple admissions, discharges, and medical procedures across Davenport, Ainsworth, Brighton, and surrounding towns.
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John A. Stewart
Mazie
Florida
Tampa
Lloyd Reighard
Brighton
Review of the Week s News
Long list of family visits marriages and travel notes from Washington County. Residents announce returns to Kansas City Chicago Gary Ind Des Moines and New York plus weddings and anniversaries. Local clubs and church events including bazaars and gatherings also noted.
Why so many cannot sing and yet think they can
A witty reflection on overconfidence in singing and the mismatch between belief and ability. The writer notes that critics, skirmishes, and social talk waste time while genuine talent is scarce.
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St. James Church
K. C. Hall
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