Washington County Census Birthplaces and Ages Aged Residents
A full page census list for Washington County starting August 1 1830. It records names ages and places of birth for numerous Fulton Willdas Peseley Henderson Dye Wycoff and related families including John Fulton Mara Fulton Barbary Fulton and many others across Indiana New York Iowa Ohio Maryland Vermont Illinois North Carolina Pennsylvania Kentucky.
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John Fulton
Indiana
Mara Fulton
New York
Social notes and club reports from Washington
Mrs. H H McCleery hosts American Homes Dept No 2 and Public Affairs Dept with a Better Speech program. Highlights include diction tips by Mrs Mildred Rudiger, a refined high tea by Helen and Ruby Stewart, plus a Christmas party drive for the Y W C A and toy donations. Community news covers fire on South Iowa Ave and local travel plans, with notices of illness and hospital stays and a memorial for T J McElhinney.
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H. H. McCleery
American Homes Dept. No. 2
Public Affairs Dept
Mildred Rudiger
Emil Hesselschwerdt
Helen Stewart
Ruby Stewart
Merle Hebner
Who Are You The Romance Of Your Name
John Thompson brought this coat of arms from England via Holland to America in 1684 settling in Long Island. The shield belonged to the extinct barony of Havershaw and ties to many Thompson families across New England and the South and West. Thompson ancestry links to Ireland and Scotland with William and Margaret Thompson and their nine children sailing to Ulster and then to America, ending in Windsor Connecticut and Chester County Pennsylvania.
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John Thompson
England
Holland
America
Long Island
William Thompson
County
Lancaster
Havershaw
Herts
Thompson
New England
Ireland
Windsor
Conn
Scotts
McKinneys
McKinstrys
Spiers
Chester County
Pennsylvania
Scotland
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Tragedy Deepens Widow’s Grief in City
Everett Patterson, 40, sales manager for the Citrus Fruit Growers Association of Florida, died in Tampa after his car was crowded off a causeway. Funeral services are Sunday at 2:30 PM at the Presbyterian church, with arrangements by L. A. Jones funeral home. His widow Marian, childless, awaits support as she faces life in Florida.
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Everett Patterson
Tampa
Florida
The
Presbyterian Church
F. W. Eastwood
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
Marian
Folklore Snippets on Manners and Quack Medicines
A column of quirky proverbs and domestic musings laments self made follies and lists of manners. It jokes that doctors selling quack medicines would face jail and notes a woman's belief that napkin folding signals culture.
Killed by Train at Rock Island Station in Ice Slip
Benjamin B. Knott, 38, was fatally struck by a train at the Rock Island passenger station after slipping on an icy platform as he stepped from a train. He worked for his brother Harry Knott at the button factory. The report notes last night’s low temperature at ten degrees above zero.
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Benjamin B. Knott
Rock Island
Harry Knott
Button Factory
Newark-Howard Fulton Named City Clerk to Fill Vacancy
Newark-Howard Fulton has been named city clerk to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of S J Kellogg. Install Pastor St Paul Evangelical church installed a new pastor on Sunday Rev Gilbert Shrodt. Rev Carl Klein former pastor now of Moline helped install Mr Shrodt. All future services will be in English as the minister does not speak German.
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Newark
Howard Fulton
S. J. Kellogg
St. Paul Evangelical Church
Gilbert Shrodt
Carl Klein
Moline
Shrodt
Vault Door Installation At Washington Trust Co Building
The Washington Loan and Trust Co plans a vault installation in its new building. The door weighs five and a half tons and the vault uses reinforced concrete with 220 sacks of concrete 48 tons of sand and gravel and 4300 pounds of three quarter inch steel reinforcing rods.
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Washington Loan and Trust Co
Firehouse Dinner Sparks Rivalries and a Nose Breaker
Fireman Have Dinner event at the station hosted Ollie Turner who served a chicken dinner for Hal Reisters winning team. New member Rolairie Holmes was formally initiated amid the boxing bout Initiation turning rough with a broken nose for the candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacik Westphal
Hal Reisters
Ollie Turner
Rolairie Holmes
Postmaster Will Serve Four More Years
Postmaster Rill? Tarry McCall has received a four year appointment to continue serving as postmaster. The announcement confirms the continuation of his duties at the local postal office.
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Tarry McCall
Local Baking Winners and Turkey Question at Battle Creek
D H Miller second and Mrs Milt Dicken plus Mrs Ralph Lytle won breads from Brindleys and graham bread. Winners also include Mrs W W Wilson and Mrs Milt Dicken for flour from Smiths and fruit cake with Mrs W W Wilson and Mrs Milt Dicken. Other prizes: Mrs J G Moriarty and Mrs Rothschild best angel food cake and Miss Lydia Juzeler with Mrs Clayton Neil-Wanger best white cake. Hanna Eicher and Alex Lytle came home for turkey though Hanna does not eat turkey. The Whiting elevator still smokes after three months since Sept 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Miller
Milt Dicken
Ralph Lytle
William Coppock
W. W. Wilson
Smiths
Flamston
J. G. Moriarty
Rothschild
Lydia Juzeler
Clayton Neil- Wanger
Hanna Eicher
Alex Lytle
Hanna
Battle
Missing girl after family anniversary trip causes village worry
A rural family forgot their daughter Mary while traveling home from the 60th wedding anniversary of her parents. They did not return for her after driving some distance, and her playmates in the community view the incident as a cruel joke on Mary.
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Mary
Charley Gorhams
W. R. Cubbins
Alma Brindley
Chicago
Board urged to rename the poor house to ease stigma
The speaker suggested the Board rename the poor house to lessen public sting. Proposals include County Hospital or Old Folks Home to reduce embarrassment and encourage county support for this facility.
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Sam McCleery
Poor House
Vacant Rooms on the North Side of the Square
Two vacant rooms on the north side of the square appear to be the only empty spaces there. The note emphasizes these are the sole unoccupied rooms on the square.
Hit By Truck Smouse Injured on South Town Ave
Winfield Smouse was run down by an automobile on South Town Avenue last evening and sustained severe injuries. He says he bears full responsibility for the accident.
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Winfield Smouse
South Town Ave
Mr. Smouse
Elegant Barn Showcased by McElwain and Browns
A compact, well equipped barn praised for practicality with space for up to 90 head of cattle or horses and all tools within easy reach. The feature highlights portable organization and convenient design.
Ruby Bennet Returns to Denver After Washington Visit
To Denver Miss Rubyierene Bennet has returned to Denver after visiting her mother Mrs Martha Bennet in Washington.
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Denver
Rubyierene Bennet
Martha Bennet
Washington
Getting Better Miss Cora Bell On Road To Recovery
Miss Cora Bell shows improvement after a hard pull and remains on the road to recovery. Doctor reports steady progress and cautions against overexertion as she regains strength.
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Cora Bell
Doctor Breaks Arm in Car Crash Near West Chester
Dr J H Henderson of West Chester was driving to Washington when a herd of cattle appeared. A cow blocked the road, the car somersaulted, the vehicle righted itself, but the doctor sustained a broken arm.
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J. H. Henderson
West Chester
Washington
Anniversary Service Marks Pastor Coon’s Eight Years
Pastor D L Coon celebrated eight years at Washineton Baptist Church with morning and evening services and appropriate exercises on Sunday.
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D.L. Coon
Washineton Baptist Church
Home Again After Serious Operation
Ralph Scott left the hospital yesterday following a serious operation. He is reported doing well and planning to rest at home as doctors monitor his recovery.
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Ralph Scott
Visit of Mrs Catherine Berdo and Parents Ends Holidays
Mrs Catherine Berdo, accompanied by her parents Mr and Mrs T J Berdo, visited from Denver and planned to stay through the holidays.
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Catherine Berdo Null
Denver
T. J. Berdo
Opening Soon The Caner Music Store Holiday Opening
The Caner Music store on the south side of the square will have a holiday opening soon. The event signals new retail activity in the area and invites residents to visit during the seasonal launch.
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Caner Music
Mrs Brinning Dies After Typhoid at County Hospital
Mrs Mary Brinning wife of Harmon H Brinning died at the county hospital from typhoid fever. Besides her family Louis Brinning a twin brother has lived with the couple since their marriage. The husband and three children survive.
Goodbye Hat
A fashionable woman at a town reception places her new hat on a banquet lamp to avoid crushing its trimmings. As night falls, the hostess lights the lamp and the hat is singed, ruining the hat. The owner now avoids using banquet lamps as hat racks.
Birthday Party for Little Cecil Rogers Highlighted by Family Gathering
Cecil Rogers celebrated her birthday yesterday at her aunt Mrs. J D Glasgow's home. The gathering included Rve Day Susie Morton Josie Ostrander Gertrude Ward Sophia Guthrie Helen Work Lizzie Davidson Fannie Harwood Florence Work and Cecil Rogers, all enjoying a happy occasion.
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Cecil Rogers
J. D. Glasgow
Susie Morton
Josie Ostrander
Gertrude Ward
Sophia Guthrie
Helen Work
Lizzie Davidson
Fannie Harwood
Florence Work
Good Sale Nets $6441 in Rural Auction
Col. Frank Macon reports a successful sale for Rhea and Caldwell on Saturday. The bidding was strong and the total realized stood at 6441 dollars with corn selling at 83 cents per bushel.
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Frank Macon
Rhea
Caldwell
Carlton Wilson buys West Second Street site for building
Carlton Wilson purchased ground from William Scofield on West Second Street. He plans a commodious hollow-tile structure with brick front, 44 feet frontage and 66 feet depth.
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Carlton Wilson
William Scofield
West Second Street
Protest Grows Over Gas Post Removal At Bell Property
Local property holders plan to protest the removal of a gas post from Col. Bell property to the McElwain and Brown corner. They claim the west side of the street is well lit while the Ht Bell carriage repository area remains dark.
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Col. Bell
McElwain and Brown Corner
Ht. Bell
Alley Glee Club Meets For Regular Social Evening
The Alley Glee club held its regular meeting last night at a member home. They enjoyed singing familiar songs and sharing a general good time with fellow members.
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The
Alley Glee Club
Coulter Baby Born Weight Eleven Pounds
Mr and Mrs R L Coulter announce the birth of a son weighing eleven pounds born December 6. He has been named John.
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R. L. Coulter
John
Regulation Weight Mr and Mrs Ed Grayson Celebrate Niece Arrival
Mr and Mrs Ed Grayson welcome a baby niece at their home. The notice notes the birth with regulation weight though specific measurements are not given. The family joy is highlighted in a brief community notice.
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George C. Stewart
Ed Grayson
R. D. van Dorin
St James Church Bazaar Aids Community fund
The ladies of St James Church hosted a bazaar on Saturday and raised 650 dollars for church funds.
Mrs Joe Daniels Sprains Knee After Ice Fall
Eight decades ago Mrs Joe Daniels slipped on the ice and sprained her knee badly, a small local mishap noted in the daily column.
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Joe Daniels
Farmers Institute Parmera Institute Opens at Phoenix Mall
The event featured large exhibits with H. T. Reynolds as secretary and Mrs. W. W. Wilson in charge of butter cake and bread entries. Mrs. J. H. Humston won first place in bread baking from any flour.
New Clerk at Parrish Savings Bank Named Ola Hamilton
Miss Ola Hamilton is announced as the new clerk at Parrish Savings Bank Store and invites friends to call.
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Ola Hamilton
Parrishes Savings Bank
Eastern Star Elects Officers in Last Night Meeting
The Eastern Star elected officers last night with Mrs. Zerilda Coxe as worthy matron and J W Coxe as worthy patron. Other leaders include Sylvia Warren associate matron A N Abbertson treasurer Miss Allie Wilson secretary Hattie Lanning conductress and Sadie Babcock associate conductress.
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Co, ES
Eastern Star
Zerilda Coxe
Saved From the Sea at Winfield Opera House
About fifty spectators gathered at the Winfield opera house last night to see the presentation Saved from the Sea. The crowd filled the venue as the show told its nautical tale with local interest.
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Winfield
Iopera House
If pigeon toed people knew how funny they look
Observation notes that pigeon toed individuals may feel self conscious about their gait, suggesting the humor lies in external perception rather than intention. The comment highlights how appearances influence social judgments and prompts reflection on self awareness.
Washington News Week Dec. 5 12 highlights
A wind blown blizzard and sub zero cold frame a week of local life. Santa visited shut ins and hospitals as the Christmas parade drew hundreds of children and pets. Tax sales and new local ventures mix with community events, meetings, and marriages across Washington and Riverside.
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Santa Claus
Hospital Roundup of Births Dismissals and Operations
At the hospital, multiple patients are recorded: Mrs Arthur Wiley underwent a major operation this morning. New births include a daughter Judith Ann to Mr and Mrs Arthur Edmond Lou at 5 30 pm Saturday. Numerous dismissals listed include Mrs Roy Crossett and daughter Rachel Roberta, Mrs Richard Stewart and daughter Patricia Ann, Robert Wiley, Mrs Howell Rees, Lester Jones, Harry Roy, Roy Wells, Wilma Lukovsky, Mrs Charles Shettler, Beverly Green, Mrs Fred Schroeder, Mrs Mary Kerr, Betty Jean Snakenberg, N C Frederick, Alice Jean Weir, William Crozier, Fern Helfrich, and Donna Lee Mourer.
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Roy Crossett
Rachel Roberta
Richard Stewart
Patricia Ann
Robert Wiley
Keota
Arthur Edmond- Lou
Judith Ann
Lester Jones
Crawfordsville
Harry Roy
Roy Wells
Washington
Wilma Lukovsky
Riverside
Umderwent
Charles Shettler
Wellman
Beverly Green
Letts
Fred Schroeder
West Cheeter
Mary JL. Kerr
Betty Jean Snakenberg
N. C. Frederick
Richland
Alice Jean Weir
Pleasant
William Crozier
Fern Helfrich
Donna Lee Mourer
Keote
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Genealogical Department
Washington County
Israel Willdas
Ohio
Nancy Willdas
William Willdas
Elizabeth Willdas
Martha Ann Willdas
Elliott Willdas
Iowa
Jacob Peseley
Maryland
Nancy Peseley
Vermont
Robert Peseley
Ind
Sarah Peseley
Abigale Peseley
Archabel Peseley
Phebe Peseley
Mount Peseley
William Peseley
Eliza Ann Peseley
Jows
John Henderson
Illinois
Martha Henderson
Ilinois Liandy
Alan Henderson
North Carolina
William Henderson
Penn
Kentucky
Semantha Henderson
Lavena Henderson
David B. Dye
New Jersey
Mara Dye
Margarett Dye
Lewis C. Dye
Mara H. Dye
Sarah Dye
Cada E. Dye
Joseph Dye
Henry Wycoff
Sarah B. Wycoff
Berard Wycoff
Parn
Joth M. Wycoff
Rocking Chair
Nineteenth Century Club
Althea Montgomery
Ralph Bates
Spain
Lloyd Lytle
Helen Wilson
Margaret Ann Jungbluth
Boyd Berdo
Betty Hollingsworth Gunn
Frederick Gunn
Panama
Fostoria
California
South
Iowa Ave
Holden
Chas. Schmoeller
Schmoeller
Hynek
Frank, Jr
Mrs. Hynek Sr
Frank Gobble
American Homes Dept
Chas. Brown
Frank Macon Green
Harvey Meek
Migs Dawson
Phillips & Hebners
Manton Hebner
Elder
Lester Orr
T. J. McElhinney
Joe
Elhinney
Isabel
Y. W
Phillips and Hebner Drug Store
V. W
G. 8
Kerr
E. E. Stutsman
Iowa City
American Home Dept
Hugh McCleery
Dick McCleery
Fred Moore
Ben Briley
East Main Street
Ben Nicola
W. A. Wilson
Allen
George W. Stewart
Adam Yewey
Cedar Rapids
Long Beach
Harvey Young
Jefferson, Ta
Ralph Dougherty
Rachel Negus
Ward
de- Wits Grocery
Buddy Rogers
By Ruby Haskins Ellis
U. W
Miss Pearl Gardner
Stull
Merritt McDaniel
Masonic Lodge
Helen Coffey
Macon
BE. D. Morrison, Jr
Grace Hill
Hallie Ward
Anamosa
Mr. Ward
Aments Company
John Rohrer
Hanson
Harry Dye
Hobart
Oklahoma
Gilbert Layton
Washington, D. C
Lester Rath
Zelda Frank
Robert Geret
Rotarians
Arnold Lukavsky
William Kensler
Peoria
E. G. Hallberg
Daughters of Union Veterans Today
Wayland
Y. M
E. C. Richer
M. EK
Harry Sewden
New Washington Hotel
Y's Men's Club
Sunset Park
Yan Dee
Mrs. Leland Morrison
Pearl Whistler
Florda
Ina Brinton
Texas
Evaleene Lemley
Wi. G. Behr
Tipton
Missouri
Arthur H. Brunt
Sigourne
Out of Tow
Messiah
Davenport, Newton and Ottumwa
Goodfellow Christmas Fund
Frank Kurtz
Court House
Sheriff
Mrs
Harold Putnam
Dean Vanl C. Packer
Mary J. Stalder
Brighton
Gerald Neff
Coppock
Presbyterium Manse
Dean Teeters
College
Mr. Long
State Association
Rubio
Mleig General Store
Luithly Hardware Store
Steinbeck Garage
Washington National Bank
Zear Hinshaw
Clarence Carris
Arthur Wiley
Lyle Snyder
Vivian Welte
Howell Rees
Columbus Junction
Topping
Clarence Topping
Emde
William F. Emde
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