Genealogical Department column reveals colonial Quaker links
The column recounts genealogical notes on the Gates and Davos lines, noting Samuel or Jonathan Gates era events. It cites 1650 grand jury meetings in Massachusetts and Rhode Island connections, with marriages to Hannah Odlin Audley and later Martha Spooner, listing children including Jonathan Joseph Benjamin Jeremiah Mary William Anne Hannah Abigail Sarah Elizabeth and Maribah.
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Southeastern
Mass
Rhode Island
Grand Jury
Frederick Gates
William Gates
Frank Herbert Davos
Phoebe Downing Willets
John
Joseph
Jonathan
Benjamin
Joseph Benjamin
Jeremiah
Mary
William
Anne
Hannah
Abigail
Sarah
Elizabeth
Maribah
Jonathan Proudly
Martha Spooner
Rochester
John Wing
Emigrant William Devel Names Variant Spellings in 1640s Puritan Records
An initial ancestor of the Devel family, William Devel or Davel, sought land in 1640s Massachusetts at Puxbury or Marshfield. The text notes multiple spellings such as Deuill Devel Devil and Devel, reflecting unsettled surname usage in early colonial records.
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Deuill
Devel
Devil
William Devel
Davel
Puxbury
Marshfield
Mass
Cooking School Opens With Edna Sullivan In Charge
The Journal notes the opening of its cooking school on Tuesday under Miss Edna Sullivan. Lester Duke, Grinnell student, earns All-Missouri conference football honors. Mrs. Talia Griffith dies suddenly aged six. Honor roll includes Dorothe Thompson Isabelle Davis Edith Carr and Mary Roberts Barbara Miller with multiple A grades.
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the Journal
Tuuesday
Edna Sullivan
Lester Duke
Grinnell
Missouri
HW. OS
Robin—Dorothe Thompson
Isabelle Davis
Edith Carr
Mary Roberts
Barbara Miller
Pythians Elect Jones as Chancellor Commander
The Knights of Pything or Pythians elected L. A. Jones to the role of Chancellor Commander at their recent meeting.
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Pythians Kleet
The
Knights of Pything
L. A. Jones
Withers Starts Genealogical Column in Liberty Chronicle
Mrs. R S Withers of Liberty Missouri begins a genealogical column in the Liberty Chronicle. The editor urges community support and appreciation for the new feature.
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R. S. Withers
Liberty, Mo
Liberty Chronicle
McGuffey Memorial visit reveals old log cabin and clan
A long travelogue describes a trip to the McGuffey Memorial near West Alexander, noting the 150 year old cabin, the 70 ton boulder marker, and the Blayney family ties. It recalls Ford restoration efforts, local figures like Henry Blayney, and nearby Claysville while praising the memorial site as a potential resort.
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Blayney
Henry Vord Green
Sunset Park
The Stork Brings New Babies in Washington County
The stork has been a busy bird in Washington County this week among the new babies recorded were two twins and a newborn on Friday at St. Mary’s Hospital with families planning a celebration and others awaiting checkups at local clinics.
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Washington County
Mullin Family Mentioned in Crawfordsville Area
The item notes Mr and Mrs Forrest Mullin residing five and a half miles southeast of Crawfordsville on Nev South. It also records the mother formerly as Leanna Long.
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Forrest Mullin
Crawfordsville
Nev
Leanna Long
Birth Announcement for Dennis Lee Crosset
Mrs Charles Crosset of Washington announces the birth of Dennis Lee at the county hospital on Dee Day. Both parents are named and the event is recorded for the local society column.
James LeRoy Named In Blodgett Family Notice
Roy to Mr and Mrs Jone Blodgett Washington on Nov 23rd announces the naming of James LeRoy as a family member and adds a formal acknowledgment of the event.
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Roy
Jone Blodgett
Washington
James LeRoy
Swift Couple Celebrates Twenty Years in Golden Anniversary
The golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Swift marked twenty years of marriage with Mass at St. James church at 8:00 am on November 26 and a reception at their home. Born in Ireland, John C. Swift arrived in America with his future wife, who was born in 1846, after traveling on the same boat.
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John C. Swift
St. James Church
Swift
Galaway
Ireland
Join
America
Good Weather Thanksgiving Day Feels Like Summer
The article recalls a warm Thanksgiving Day with summerlike temperatures followed by a drop in conditions as cold weather arrived later.
Rock Island Party Honors R. M. Ackley at Mac Gugin Home
Eight decades ago a Rock Island employee gathering at the Mac Gugin residence honored R. M. Ackley with speeches by A. N. Alberson and many local figures. Capt. J. J. Kellogg joked about railroading a century hence while H. A. Burrell recalled Iowa railroad memories.
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L. Mac Cgugin
John Buckley
Huarrie Horne
Mac Gugin
Rock Island
R. M. Ackley
A. N. Alberson
Capt
J. J. Kellogg
H. A. Burrell
Iowa
Orville Elder
Washington
Alex Miller
J. M Denny
J. G. Hise
A. J. Dewey
Rev. Young
Hood
Caleb Waerren Wis & Kuest
Chautauqua Attractions Include Noted Figures and Guns
Among the attractions announced for this year are La Follette Bryan Sam Jones General Joe Wheeler and Dr 8 N McClean who will be here with his guns.
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Chautauqua
la Follette
Bryan
Sam Jones
General Joe Wheeler
Dr. 8. N. McClean
Gate Banquet at Harvey and War Fel Restaurant
The Gazelle Hose Company hosted a banquet at the Harvey and Warfel restaurant on December 7. Officers elected at the event include Foreman Co A Dewey Assistant Foreman Henry Shields Secretary WH Harwood and Treasurer John McConoughy.
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Gazelle Hose Company
Harvey and Warfel
Des
A. Dewey
Henry Shields
WH Harwood
John McConaughey
Hardware stock sale transfers from Fred Stewart to L. R. Mann
The hardware and implement stock previously sold by Fred Stewart to 3. O. Carson has been resold to L. R. Mann of Ollie Iowa.
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Fred Stewart
3. O. Carson
L. R. Mann
Ollie
Iowa
40 Years Ago Returns to School
Miss Kate Jeffrey has returned to Mt. Pleasant to resume her school duties after a period away.
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Kate Jeffrey
Mt. Pleasant
Sleighs and Cutters Line Hand-Harvey Bell Shop
Sleighs and cutters are arranged outside Hand-Harvey Bell’s shop. Last year at this time demand was high, but this year there has been no sleighing weather so far.
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Harvey Bell
Northwestern student Burroughs to study ministry
Charlie Burroughs is attending Kryanston school at Northwestern and plans to pursue ministry studies.
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Northwestern
Charlie Burroughs
Kryanston
Ministry
Bonhomme Cooking Club Hosts Oyster Supper
The Bonhomme cooking club met with Mme Maude Denny Inet sharing oysters scalloped oyster finio croquettes oyster patties and fried oysters with bread and butter plekies and celery forming a supper much enjoyed. New Bank The Crawfords-
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Bonhomme Cooking Club
Mme Maude Denny
Inet
Early Brighton Reminiscences of the Railroad War
The Brighton county rail bond battles from 1858 to 1882 unfold in this reminiscence. It recalls Brighton citizens rejecting bonds while Washington backed them, the bogus stock swindle, and costly court battles. Rival rails faced off in turf wars, street fights, and Coppock skirmishes as two companies pressed claims, with jolting clashes, blockaded yards, and courtroom rulings shaping the county’s rail development.
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Brighton
Washington
Bogus Railroad Company
Come To Treasurer
Robert Thompson
Eagle House
Washington County
Eiv
Carroll Hall
Yecinity
Prichton
Winfield
Oskaloosa
Brighton Township
New
Strighton
Oxkatoosg
Parall
Skunk River
Polen
Cr & PB
Soueressor
Iron
Coal Valley & Weetes
R. KR
Col
Dudley
Triumph
Wm. Bidwell
B. & W. Company
Melntires
Alkires
B& W
MeIntires’ House
Leis
Skunk
Coppock
Hh. & PL
Hrighton
Copppeck
Foss Couple Listed in Washington Notices
Mr and Mrs Orville Foss of Washington are listed in a Sunday notice dated December, indicating a public record or family notice. The fragment mentions their names and location but provides limited context.
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C. A. Speer
West
Jefferson St
Washingon
Orville Foss
Washington
Dee
Births Reported in Washington County Hospital
Girl born to Mr and Mrs Floyd Martin on Tuesday morning December 4 at Washington county hospital. Roy born to Mr and Mrs Glenn Watson of Washington. The mother was formerly Cecil Dunbar.
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Floyd Martin
Washington County Hospital
Roy
Glenn Watson
Washington
Cecil Dunbar
Miller Namesake Helps Two Girls Stand Out
A local note praises Mr. and Mrs. Prank Miller for supporting their daughters Sarah Low and Frances. The piece references a possible middle name Prank, and mentions Bertha Hay as the mother before marriage. A newborn was born at the county hospital on Tuesday December 4.
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Prank Miller
Sarah Low
Frances
Prank
Bertha Hay
Girl Born to Mr and Mrs Hubert Walker
A girl was born to Mr and Mrs Hubert Walker at the county hospital on Tuesday December 4. The couple already has two sons and welcomed the new arrival with celebrate.
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Hubert Walker
Dee
Ville Bank Set to Open by New Year
A local note states Ville Bank will be in operation by January 1 if no unforeseen obstacles arise, signaling expected timely launch for the community.
New Opera House to Open in Crawfordsville Dec 21
The new Crawfordsville opera house will open December 21 and will seat about 360 persons.
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Crawfordsville
Henry Hull Sets 14 Mile Bicycle Record at Crawfordsville
Henry Hull rode 14 miles to Crawfordsville in 43 minutes setting a new bicycle record. Jim Work’s prior mark stood at 46 minutes.
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Henry Hull
Crawfordsville
Jim Work
Sweet Marie Sings of the City News Subscribe
A 1904 Journal verse urges readers to subscribe for city news. The playful couplet invites Marie to listen and learn tales from the paper, promising dispelling of blues through printed reports and local happenings.
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Act
City News
County funds to hire old age pension investigators
Old age pension investigators to be employed by the county with pay from county funds after prior halt for lack of funding. The report notes successful approval by applicants and mentions local residents including John Owen seeking a Rhodes scholarship and various community updates on weddings, elections, and local events.
Deaths of the Week report from local area
Death notices recall Lowry Elias Lowry a former Washington man who died at Columbus Junction last Saturday at age 89. Clinton George Brinton aged 72 died at his home in Decemberord, having lived much of his life here. Hawkins Haby infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Silas Hawkins of Crawfordsville died shortly after birth, one hour old.
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George Brinton
Brinton
Belle Miller
Wit
Lowry
Elias Lowry
Washington
Columbus Junction
Clinton
Ord
Page-H J Page Keota Retired Blacksmith Dies
Keota resident H J Page a retired Blacksmith died Tuesday at an unknown age. Rich Joseph Rich of Brigh ton aged 64 died by self inflicted gunshot Tuesday while living alone.
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H. J. Page
Keota
Rich
Joseph Rich
Brighton
Wickham-Dr F E Wickham prominent physician dies
Dr F E Wickham longtime local physician dies at 69 at daughter Mrs Dorothea Birdsall’s home after years of service to the community. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
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Emmet Terry Wickham
Dorothea
Roger Birdsall
Waterloo
Ainsworth
Death of 7 year old Cuddeback Il
Cuddeback J Cuddeback aged seven died on Friday at noon. He had lived in the county most of his life and resided five and one half miles west of town.
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Cuddeback
J. Cuddeback
Pilotburg Man Halley-James Haller Dies at 75
Halley James T. Haller, aged 75, died at his Pilotburg home on December 6. He was a longtime resident and member of the local community. Services and obituary details will be announced by the family.
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Charlie Devel
Dartmouth
Hannah Odlin Or
Audley
Margaret
Boston
Audlyn
Dvean
Rocking Chair
William Holmes McMeery
Henry Fer
McCregry
West Alex
Etta Holmes Blayney
West Alexander
Holmes
McCleery
Lison
MecCleery
Ella Holmes Blayney
Mr. Ford
Detroit
Henry Blayney
Henry
Mr. Blayney
Claysville
Hlayney
Cleveland
Church Yard
Main Street
Richard Humphreys
Mr. Berry
Presbyterian Church
United States
Myrta Jeffrey
Pasadena
Calif
Howard Jeffrey
Corrine Rothschild
Wiro
Joellen Margolin
Corrine
Phyllis
Stork
Beverly Ann
New Bank — the Crawfords
C. C. Reacock
Brighton Enterprise
John Owen
C. A. Owen
Monmouth College
Iona Bear
C. H. Bear
Hilles FE. Taylor
Ottumwa
Raymond Rich
Court House
Charles McLaughlin
Scotland
Charles
University of Penyslvania
Paul Gorham
Newton
John Allen
Gorhams
N. O
Joe Falk
Dave Faix
Mrs. M. Moch
Chicago
Maxwell McCall
Mra Tillie McCall
New Kensington
Anama Cunningham
O'Laughlin
Lewis
Montezuma
Fred Blick
Lenore Miller
Amasa Miller
Wayland
Oscar Miller
David Miller
Jacob Koebel
Weyland
Boyd Berdo
Rerdo
Rake
Ames
W. RC
Winnie Palmer
Daucher
Miriam
Velma Berlan
Wellman
J. E. Lemmon
L. A Jones
Columbia, Mo
Chamber
Commerce
Henry Vollmer
Ciy Council
Doris Louise Paul
Muscatine County
Democratic Committee
Mae Delong
Harry McCall
Eicher
McCall
University of Edinburgh
Y's Men Club
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