Fire Department Equipment Value and Local Post Elections
In Washington a 10 year retrospective notes the fire department equipment value set at 15 484 30 dollars. Officers elected include Rev A K Oates commander Leon Beatty Post American Legion and J C Purvis commander I G White Post Grand Army of the Republic. New equipment by Iowa Gas and Electric Co manager Homer Darbyshire adds a large boiler feeding 20 25 tons of coal daily. A Rothschild purchase announces he acquired the Harvey and Stack exclusive ready to wear store in Iowa City and plans to operate both stores with possible relocation to Iowa City for Jeannette a university student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K. Oates
Leon Beatty
American Legion
J. C. Purvis
I. G. White
Grand Army of the Republic
Iowa Gas and Electric Co
Homer Darbyshire
Rothschild
I. Rothschild
Harvey and Stack
Iowa City
Mr. Rothschild
Jeannette
Deaths of the Week World Widely Reported
Death notices from San Diego to Washington state name Mrs Wayne Simmons wife of Wayne Simmons and Mrs Viva Baxter young wife of Howard Baxter. Others include six ty old Guy Johnson found dead near Waynesville, Joseph Fleming aged 75, Mrs Ray Blankenhorn 30, Cornelius Flaherty 66, and lineage notes about Patrick Flaherty involved with early railroad construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worid
Wayne Simmons
San Diego
Cal
Joseph Keck
Edith Simmons
Viva Baxter
Howard Baxter
Guy Johnson
Henry County
Way
Joseph Fleming
Fleming
Ray Blankenhorn
Cornelius Flaherty
Washington
Patrick Flaherty
Deaths of The Week: Local obituaries and survivor notes
Mrs. James L. Yansky of Riverside died at Mercy hospital Iowa City after an operation aged forty seven. Peter Mezzelli former Bethel pastor died at Coggan Iowa Sunday night. Rev Frank Galloway conducted the funeral. Mrs. James Davis of Rushville Kentucky formerly of this area died Tuesday age thirty six. She leaves husband, one son and two sisters. W M Hewitt father of L W Hewitt died Sunday, once in grain commission. Mrs. Leah Darnell fifty three? seventy three died Wednesday of heart trouble. Mrs Walden T Smith wife of Crawfordsville school superintendent died Tuesday night after an operation leaving a baby girl. Joe Casper prominent Washington resident died yesterday at home. leaves wife, two children and three sisters. S R Amlong cousin of George Aimlong died at Aledo Illinois. Mrs Ben Leichty of Noble died Thursday maiden name Klopfenstein aged sixty six. husband, three stepchildren, one sister and two brothers survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Yansky
Riverside
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Peter Mezzelli
Bethel
Coggan
Iowa
Frank Galloway
James Davis
Rushville
Blanche Knox
K. B. Knox
Walden T. Smith
Crawfordsville
Joe Casper
Washington
Ben Leiechty of
Noble
Klopfenstein
Editors Note on Compensating Senses in Disability
Dr Moris Fishbein editor of Hygeia Magazine argues that loss of one sense spurs heightened alertness in others. He notes blind audiences may outreceive college graduates in general literature and that disability increases mental vigilance and sensitivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moris Fishbein
Hygeia Magazine
Boston Men Pioneers Heating Venture of 1844
Boston men James Jones Walworth and Joseph Mason formed a business in 1844 to install a new heating device in business houses and residences. Their venture spurred the early development of steam and hot water heat in buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Boston
James Jones Walworth
Joseph Mason
Arrow Shots From Alex Miller's Pen
A collection of humorous and aphoristic quips on society. The wit covers preaching slang, memory feats, crowd behavior, debt, bearable attire, and common social foibles. It closes with musings on public spirit, conservatism, fools, and small talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Miller
New Arrivals This Week
This week brings several births: Lois Jean Ross, a girl, to Mr and Mrs Leslie Ross of Pleasant Ridge. Carlotha Messer Ross is the mother. Clifford Dean Peterson, a boy, to Mr and Mrs Carl Peterson of Richmond. A first daughter, a girl, to Mr and Mrs Henry Wieland of Riverside on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Jean
Leslie Ross
Pleasant Ridge
Clifford Dean
Carl Peterson
Richmond On
Dee
Ist
Henry Wieland
Riverside
F. B. Berry
North Second Ave
Pleasant Plain
Iowa
Rock Island
State Theater Presents James Dunn Sally Eilers in Over the Hill
The State theater shows Next Week with James Dunn and Sally Eilers in the romantic lead, Mae Marsh in a featured role, plus a new appearance since The Birth of a Nation. Thursday night features James Cagney and Joan Blondell in Blonde Crazy followed by His Woman with Claudette Colbert and Gary Cooper Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dunn
Sally Eilers
Mae Marsh
Fox
State Theater
Danny
Miss Eilers
Miss Marsh
Shelby
James Cagney
Joan Blondell
Joan
Noel Francis
Toly Walters
Claudette Colbert
Gary Cooper
Co-Starr
Ne Horizon
Cooper
Morocco
Miss Colbert
Farflung
Paramount
The Squaw Man at the Fox theater Friday and Saturday
Cecil B DeMille directed spectacle shown at the Fox with Warner Baxter as Jim Carston Lupe Velez as the Indian girl and Eleanor Boardman as Diana The Souaw Man is an Edwin Milton Reavie classic of miscegenation that has played since 1909 and translated into many languages
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Cecil B DeMille
Fox
Warner Bexter
Jim Carston
Lupe Velez
Eleanor Boardman
Diana
Edwin Milton
Viola Herrane and son Ted visit on Sunday
Mrs Viola Herrane and her son Ted were Sunday visitors, stopping by the household as the correspondent notes for the community page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Herrane
Ted
Little Episcopal church on East Second to become Lutheran
The old Episcopal church on East Second street near George Rodman’s home, unused for years, has been purchased by Trinity Lutheran members and will be remodeled for services. The corner stone was laid May 12, 1856 with a boxed relic later moved to a closet. names of donors and local families are recalled by longtime residents. The property was deeded September 23, 1844 by Gev. W. Thompson and Nancy Thompson to Trinity Episcopal Washington for one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Second Street
George Rodmans
Archie Harvey
Trinity Lutheran Church
Washington
George Rodman
Rodman
Chase
Burrell
Bishop Lee
Washington County
Col. C. J. Wilson
Ainsworth
Geo. W. Thompson
Episcopal Church
M. W. Bailey
Episcopal
Thompson
Ellison Chichester Scott
Anna Scott
Mason
Scott
C. G. Raguet
Templetons
Russells
Waltons
Gee
Dye Family
C. J. Wilson
T. T. Kelley
St. Clair Lewis
Anna Henderson
Scofields
Miss Scott
Jev Jones
Burlington
Blodwen
Helen Wilson
H. W Russell
T. T.keeley
Charles Webner
C Raguet
Davenport
Mame Walton
Moyalan
Ames
R. M. Wilson
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Harry Longley
Gev. W. Thompson
Nancy Thompson
Trinity Episcopal Church
Iow
Norman Everson
Addres
Qates
Washington Notes on Hostesses and Public Works
A Washington writer reflects on social graces and public service while urging better use of resources. Reports praise for community boards, welfare efforts, and milk fund needs as Inezry surveys child nourishment. Rev Oates protests mis-spellings of his name and commends the weekly.
1858 News Glimpses and Puzzling Inventions
Snows halt mail as ISS8 notes lack of outside news. French airman Albert Sauvant unveils an air mane to survive a 3000 foot crash, demonstration planned. A sheep survived a drop from 500 feet in the test. Alphonso’s sale to a future Spanish palace president is reported. A Michigan governor handshake prompts witty remarks by law student Stewart Redner. Father Edward J. Plannigan opens a boys school for homeless youth. Time magazine ad chatter and Mussolini clipping via Grandi’s trove highlight media interest.
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ISS8
Albert Sauvant
Fire damages D. D. Stephens home. two rooms harmed
The D. D. Stephens house burned Monday night and was awakened by smoke at 12 30. Prompt actions kept the blaze from spreading and only two rooms were damaged. Neighbors helped by about 1 am. Other items mention a hog shipment to Chicago and social visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Stephens
St Swithin's Era Creates Early Poor Law
The discourse recalls St Swithin forging a ten family duty to support one pauper and the unions ensuring rapid work for their ward. It notes stern public sentiment toward idleness and the aim to remove dependents from poverty swiftly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Swithin
Week in Review Dec 7 to Dec 12 Highlights
Peter Jungbluth diagnosed with tula remia rabbit poisoning. Various local items include car accident victims recovering, community events at the Y and churches, a freight wreck at Gladwin, theater buzz about Siamese Twins, weddings and anniversaries, hospital updates, road improvement requests, new businesses in Kennedy Inn building, and several residents facing health and travel news.
Riverside clubs elect officers and host holiday gatherings
At the Royal Neighbor lodge regular meeting officers were elected for the year. The Five Hundred club, Riverside Methodist Ladies Aid, Senior Needleclub, Fortnightly club, and other groups held sessions with guests, Christmas exchanges, luncheons, and entertainments. Local families welcomed a baby girl born at the Washing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Wee
Royal Neighbor Lodge
Oracle
June Laney
Mary Pymek
Kate Knebel
Fannie Meeks
Mary Salladay
Clara Rath
Philomene Scott
Kate Ingram
Inner Sentinel
Lena Sueppel
Outer Sentinel
W. BR. Law Jess
George Kos
Hazel Blythe
Carna Laney
Shirley Mae Named at Ton County Hospital
A woman admitted Wednesday at Ton County Hospital has been named Shirley Mae. She is the newborn announced in this brief notice, with details limited to her given name and hospital entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ton County Hospital
Shirley Mae
Columbus Junction Social and School News Briefs
In Columbus Junction the Cairo Evangelical church Ladies Aid plans a bazaar and chicken supper next Wednesday. Local families move: James Kerr returns to Short Creek farm, Floyd Huffman to Monmouth Hill, and Roy Syphrit’s family moves in. Louisa county bank stockholders set Jan 12 for board elections and business. Pleasant View school under Miss Alice Marie Sehling, and a Sandy Grove Christmas program under Mrs Edith Newton are announced. Four Columbus Junction students named to the first all conference team. Mrs S R Drake ill. Junction school pupils to present a Christmas program Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Ladies Aid Society
Cairo Evangelical Church
James Kerr
Muscatine
Short Creek
Floyd Huffman
Monmouth, Hill
Roy Syphrit
Louisa County National Bank
Pleasant View
Alice Marie Sehling
Charles W. Briges
St. Paul
Minn
Wapello
Sandy Grove
Edith Newton
Philathea
Presbyterian Sunday School
Roy Huber
Harry Hanft
Roe Hawkins
Edith Marshall
Edith Blanchard
Wapelo
Nellie
Thomas Robertson
Edward Gentzler
Roy Maurer
Gerald Breneman
Gene Gookin
John Letts
S. R. Drake
Junction School
Community Notices From Dayton Grove District
Dayton Grove notes Mrs J B Moore reports Lyall Moore and family visited his parents. C O C meeting at M and Church in West Chester. Wymore and Em Bree attended. Wm Carr family visited Chas Thrapp home. Wymore visited Clarence Johnson. Lyall Moore family visits Harry Anderson. Shaffer family helped at Wymore sale which drew a large crowd. So and Sew Club provided lunch and members helped. Willard Deal and daughter visited Clarence Johnson. Knotts visited Mottet home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton Grove
Lyall Moore
J. B. Moore
Wymore
Embree
West Chester
Wm. Carr
Chas. Thrapp
Washington
J. A. Walker
Willard Deal
Clarence Johnson
A. K. Knotts
Lawrence Mottett
Chicago Declares Garden City After Vast Park Expansion
In 1860 Chicago began extensive park development and soon its total park area reached 1,387 acres. The city earned the nickname Garden City and the term appears on its municipal coat of arms.
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Chicago
Ireland's Big Wind of January 1834 Devastates Homes
The big wind in Ireland struck January 6 1834 across Limerick Galway and Athlone hundreds of houses blown down and many more burned by spreading fires from the wreckage. It was the worst storm of its kind known to the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Limerick
Galway
Athlone
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Fie
W. M. Hewitt
L. W. Hewitt
Mr. Hewitt
Grain Commission
Leah Darnell
S. R. Amlong
George Aimlong
Aledo, NI
Boston Men Pioneers
Theater News
The
Episcopal Guild
Grorghe G. Rodman
Rocking Chair Brigade
Della Miller
V. W
Dougherty
Lester Orr
Burclington
Auto-Bat
Kev
A. R. Oates
Democrat-Independent
Journal
Oates
Rev. Oates
Belvidere
New York Times
Alphonso
Flash Light
Stewart H. Redner
University of Michigan
Redner
Michigan
Edward J. Plannigan
Omaha
Bordens
Walker Gordon
Mik
Borden
Mussolini
Signor Grandi
United States
Arthur Charlton
Town City
A. P. Jeffrey
Elsie Glassburner
Verle Gallagher
Wiashingen
Richard Stephens
Herman Kron
M. EB
Geo, Lord
Geo. Baird
Wayne Norman
Ralph Morris
Jesse Pearson
Grace Walker
St. Swithin’s Wisdom
Peter Jungbluth
Y. W
Everett Adrian
Keota
T. R. Phillips
Sheaffer Pen Co
Ft. Madison
Cleveland
Amos Weaver
United Farm Federation of America
Gladwin
Art Jones
Knight Wagner
South Town
Mrs. Wagner
Herbert Rice
Charles City
W. A. Gibson
Maxine Barden
H. Hl. McCleery
Carolyn Hamilton
J. M. Kelley
Maynard Kallaus
Iowa Ave
South
Marion Ave
J. A. McCall
Missoula
Montana
Daughters of Union Veterans
G. A. R. Hall
Hiram Weaver
Wayland
Marie Jackson
Karl Jackson
Com
Presbyterian Church Today
Brighton
Kennedy Inn
Democrat
A. ©. Gingerich
Washington Club
Winfield
Alice van Vliet
Waterloo
Cardinals
Parsons College
Allee Wolfe
Emily Bayliss
Harvey Meek
Eastern Star
Wilma Wooley
W. C. Wooley
Rebekah Club
Fred L. Stewart
Oks
Will Rogers
P. EK. Roll
Cleghorne
Leonard Lovelette
Gladys Page
H. E. Doud
Mag. Clair B. Flynn
H. KE. Doud
R. C. Knight
Opal Gerot
Margaret Janeriffin
Riverside Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society
M. &. Aid Society
Fannie Buchwalter
Gus Hahn
C. W. Ingram
Frank Safourek
Ernest Sallanday
John Younkin
Henry Griffin
Allen Frost
Vern Landers
Clement Mottet
M. J. Wilkinson
Jesse Seydel
Williamsburg
B. V. Barry
William O'Loughlin
Pauline
Dorothy Young
Cedar Rapids
Martha Hutter
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