Washington Shark and Early Iowa Newspapers Chronicle
Nathan Littler’s history notes the first Iowa paper in Dubuque in 1886 under John King and successors, tracing later titles in Davenport, Burlington, Iowa City, and Washington. The Washington Shark, a unsigned four-page sheet from 1850, circulated widely with gossip and critiques, read aloud in stores, and left a lasting imprint as a notable early publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Littler
Evening Journal
Dubuque
Lowa
John King
Hannah Moore
Good Housewives
King, Coryell and Russel
Iowa News
St. Paul
Minnesota
Sioux Falls
Big Sioux
Dakota
Wisconsin
Towa
Towa City
Iowa Standard
William Crum
Lowa City
Iowa Argus
Iowa City
Jackson
Iowa Capital Reporter
van Antwerp
Hughs
Iowa
Washington
McMillan
Ile
Shar
Thachele
Cunningham
Littler
Washington 10 Years Ago Notes and Local Items
Leon Beatty Post of the American Legion elected Everett Burham as commander and Fred Downing as adjutant at a meeting. The post voted to ask the government for an army cannon to place in a public area. White Christmas: Sunday school workers prepare stockings for every member to be given to needy children overseas. Isaac Kleese, Civil War veteran of the 106th Pennsylvania Volunteers, died at 83. Lamansky fire in Pleasant Plain kills Mrs. Harry Lamansky and Miss Anna Kafka. kerosene accident causes blaze. Red Cross leadership changes. Mrs. W A Gibson named county chairman, Max Waterhouse vice chair, J D Glasgow home service chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Beatty
American Legion
Everett Burham
Fred Downing
Isaac Kleese
106 Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Lamansky
Pleasant Plain
Harry Lamansky
Anna Kafka
Red Cross
W A. Gibson
County Red Cross
Max Waterhouse
Clay
J. D. Glasgow
Home Service Department
In Memoriam Mrs Wayne Allen of Waylane
Mrs Wayne Allen of Waylane died shortly before eight oclock Thursday evening at Sunnyslope sanitarium she had been ill since last May Survived by husband two children Richard 4 and Shirley Mae 2 father Frank Rich a brother Edwin of Washington and three other brothers and four sisters
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Allen
Waylane
Sunnyslope Sanitarium
Richard
Shirley Mae
Frank Rich
Edwin
Washington
Funeral services for Mrs J J Coon in Wapello
Funeral services for Mrs J J Coon former resident of Columbus Junction were held at the Presbyterian church in Wapello on Sunday afternoon. Dr EW McWilliams J Fred Moore Mrs Genevieve Fedderson and Mrs W A Carr attended and sang at the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Coon
Columbus Junction
Presbyterian Church
Wapello
EW McWilliams
J. Fred Moore
Genevieve Fedderson
W. A. Carr
Wapelle
Funeral services for John Brown in Keota
Funeral services were held for 81 year old John Brown at the Christian church in Keota. Survived by two sons Wheo of Rock Island and Bert of Keota, an adopted daughter Myrtle Steigle near Harper, and several grandchildren. A pioneer resident of Washington county since age four, he was highly respected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brown
Keota
Christian Church
Broeyn
Wheo
Rock Island
Bert
Myrtle Steigle
Harper
Washington County
Funeral rites for Mrs Gertrude Beranek in Cedar Rapids
Mrs Gertrude Elsie Beranek widow of Anté Beranek and daughter of Mr and Mrs D Harom of Cedar Rapids died at Mercy hospital Cedar Rapids after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held at Leisinger Polansky chapel Cedar Rapids and burial was at St John cemetery Cedar Rapids. She had resided with her daughter Mrs Oakley Payne in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Beranek
Leisinger-Polansky
Cedar Rapids
Gertrude Elsie Beranek
St. John’s Cemetery
Riley dies of pneumonia. funeral held in Washington
Robert Freeman Riley died early Tuesday in Washington county hospital from pneumonia. Funeral services were held at the Jones funeral home in Washington. He is survived by his wife, his parents Mr and Mrs Davie Riley of Brighton, two sisters Mrs Bessie Ichendahl and Mrs Charles Fish of Washington, and two brothers Fred and Lacey Riley of Brighton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Freeman Riley
Washington County Hospital
Jones
Davie Riley
Brighton
Bessie Ichendahl
Charles Fish
Washington
Anc
Fred
Lacey Riley
Burial for Donald Gene Coleman in Nora Springs Iowa
Burial services were held Monday morning in Nora Springs Iowa for Donald Gene Coleman of Ainsworth. The infant was born November 29 at Washington County Hospital and died December 7 there. Burial followed in the Coleman family lot at Nora Springs cemetery. The father James Coleman is principal of the Ainsworth high school in his second year there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Springs
Iowa
Donald Gene Coleman
Ainsworth
Washington County Hospital
Coleman
James Coleman
Professor Hosea F. Case Dies After Long Illness
The educator died Monday evening at six o’clock at his home 412 East Seventh Street after a lengthy illness. For twenty five years Case taught science and Bible at Washington High School influencing thousands of students. Funeral services were held at 2:30 Wednesday in the Presbyterian church with Dr. F. W. Eastwood officiating, followed by burial in Elm Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hosea F. Case
Case
Fast Seventh Street
Washington
F. W. Eastwood
Elm Grove Cemetery
Poultry Day in Washington A Charity Drive
December Eq predicts Poultry Day with a county wide truckload of dressed chickens donated by local poultry raisers. Businessmen arrange dressing and transport to Chicago for distribution through a known charitable organization to aid Chicago residents in need this Christmas season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chicago
Gossip on Class of 1881 Tales and Local Notices
The item burbles through school rumor about Harti Moore Southwell and Frank L. Wilson amid class disputes and Emily Post's guidance. It also notes Mrs W D Booth seeking Prairie Flower Baptist church records from Richmond and recalls 1875 circus beer sales in Washington with 70 kegs. Several locals named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harti Moore Southwell
W. B Southwell
Leigh Wallac
Frank Wilson
Academy
Frank
Emily Post
W. D. Booth
Prairie Flower Baptist Church
Richmond
Alvin Hasty
Nathan Littler
Gideon Bear
W. A. Oliver
Joel Tyler
Samuel Coffman
John Palmer
Babcock
William Arnold
Trousseau
California
Daniel Lowe
New York City
H A. Burrell
Washington
River's End at Fox Theatre features dual role by Charles Bickford
Warner Bros Vitaphone production River's End stars Charles Bickford in a double role as hunter and hunted in a Arctic circle setting. Evalyn Knupp is lead actress with a dramatic Canadian Northwest tale of rivalry and fate. Going Wild, a Vitaphone comedy with Joe E. Brown, screens midweek with flight gag sequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mounted Police
River's End
Canadian Northwest
James Oliver Curwood
Warner Bros
Vitaphone
Fox Theatre
Charles Bickford
Arctic Circle
Hunter
Hunted
Evalyn Knupp
Pacific Coast
Joe FE. Brown
Brown
Thura Gee
Orla Munson
Walter Pidgeon
Lawrence Gray
Timber accident near Wellman injures Rufus Yoder
Rufus Yoder of the Wellman area was crushed when a tree fell on him while timbering. He received medical aid and, in the latest reports, was recovering despite multiple bruises. The Y. W. reports 50 quarts of mince meat made with most sold already.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus Yoder
Wellman
Mr. Yoder
Y. W
Mary Plays Accompaniments In 1879 Press Concert
The Thursday Music Hall concert lacked a full audience but drew an eager crowd. Mrs Hollingsworth of Sigourney sang in place of absent Mr Terry with Miss Mary Briggs on piano accompaniment. Nora Smouse and others performed solos and quartets while Ada Hollingsworth and friends offered duets. The "Greek fire" tableaux caused coughing fits but the program received favorable notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Hall
Terry
Auld
Robit Gray
Mrs. H
Nora Smouse
Helen Sturges
C. M Sturges
Dr. Given
Ada Hollingswroth
D. B. Cherry
Frank Sheets
May Lewis
J. H. Porter
Old Settlers Association Formed Here in 1877
A Journal note recalls an early county settlers association started in 1877 for residents before 1851. Key figures include A. S. Bailey, Ansor Moore, J. H. Wilson, R. S. Mills, D. Bunker, and J. Dawson. The first annual meeting was planned for September 6, 1877, in Washington. A 1877 procession drew 1200 wagons and a noon picnic in Central Park amid speeches and old-time costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Bailey
Star
Brighton
Bailey
Washington
Ansor Moore
Brighton Township
J. H. Wilson
R. S. Mills
D. Bunker
English River Township
James Dawson
Nathan Littler
George W Foreman
Q. N. Prizer
J. S. Reeves
J. T. L. Terry
William Pringle
Clay
Washington County
Central Park
J. J. L. Terry
Richmond history highlights four churches and local amenities
Alvin Frasty notes Richmond once had Methodist Catholic Baptist and Christian churches. The town boasted Tan Yard bri kilns a Dig brewery six saloon dance halls and billiard parlor. Masonic lodge No. 96 counted charter members J L L Terry Nathan Littler John Stinson and Dr N Van Patten. Civil war volunteers formed two Richmond companies including Co K 30th Town Infantry with about 100 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Frasty
Richmond
Masonic Lodge
J. L. L. Terry
Nathan Littler
John Stinson
Dr. N. van Patten
James Marsh
Marion O'Loughlin
L. C. Bush
Co. K 30Th Town Infantry
Bailey Brothers
Bushes
Kiesey Earns Second All-State Honor From Des Moines Register
Dale Kiesey was named to the second all-state team by the Des Moines Register, recognizing his standout performance this season. The honor adds to his list of regional accolades as he helped his team secure key victories and strong standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Kiesey
Des Moines Register
Former Afternoon Bridge Club Members Remain Charity Givers
The text recalls the Afternoon Bridge club once thriving with a large membership ten years ago. Though many moved away and the club faded, the charity fund endures with continued contributions. It names WH Wallace and Leigh Wallace now of Melrose Avenue Iowa City and Ben Wallace with wife Dorotha Miller of North Johnson Street Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WH. Wallace
Leigh Taunt Wallace
Melrose Avenue
Iowa City
Iowa
Ben Wallace
North Johnson Sreet
Dorothy Miller
M. P. Miller
Bailey Catches Safe Blower at Fox Theater
Nightwatchman William Bailey stopped a man from Sioux City who confessed as Curtsfield or Walters trying to blow a safe at the Fox theater. The intruder caused minor door damage, powder charges and blasting gear were found, and the suspect was taken to jail with a possible confederate at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtsfield
Sioux City
William Bailey
Fox Theater
Walters
Mr. Bailey
Mike Edwards
Western Star Care Party Raises Funds for New Building
The Western Star hosted a care party selling quilt chances, raising about $1 toward equipping a new building. Community news includes travel plans, school honor rolls, diplomas, farm sales, and local obituaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Western Star
Rose Reid
Mr and Mrs Howard McCleery Move to Iowa City
Howard McCleery and his wife Mrs. McCleery relocate from here to Iowa City. Mrs. McCleery is Blanche Nicola, daughter of Mr and Mrs Col Nicola, and they reside at 919 East College Street in Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard McCleery
Towa City
Prank Appleby Editor Publisher of Washington Democrat
The Applebys were not native Washingtonians. Mr Appleby served as editor and publisher of the Washington Democrat. Their address is in Gutariea California in care of The Re port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appleby
Applebys
Dot Hollingsworth and Family Located in Long Beach
Mr and Mrs Clarence Dot Hollingsworth and their daughter Betty reside at 1528 East First Street Long Beach California as listed in the local notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dot’ Hollingsworth
Mrs
Clarence
Dot) Thollingsworth
Betty
East
First Street
Long Beach
Calif
Lytle Couple Reside at Chicago Address
Mr and Mrs Alex Lytle live at 2860 Just Seventy sixth Street Chicago. Mrs Lytle was Ruth Winter before marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Lytle
Just
Seventy Sixth Street
Chicago
Lytle
Ruth Winter
Darbyshires Move to Ottumwa with Family of Five
Homer Darbyshire and family move from here to Ottumwa Iowa. Mrs Darbyshire writes lever verses for children this year and they are displayed on attractive plaques. The family resides on North Court Street in Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Darbyshire
Darbyshires
Ottumwu
Darbyshire
North Cour ‘Treet
Iowa
Keeley Family Residing in Evanston on Lake Street
W M Keeley and Mr and Mrs Mort Keeley live at 1211 Lake Street Evanston. Mrs Keeley was born Alice Flike and changed her name after marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Keeley
Mort Keeley
Lake Street
Evanston
Keeley
Alice Flike
Marrage
Miller Family Living in Hollywood With Larchmont Printing
Stanley Miller and his wife reside in Hollywood California at 142 North Gardner. Miller is connected with the Larchmont Printing Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Miller
Mrs Miller
Hollywood
Calif
Larchmont Printing Company
North Gardner
Siverud Couple Active Bridge Members Move to Davenport
Dr A L Siverud and Mrs Siverud left Washington after years of club activity and now reside at 40 Edgehill Terrace in Davenport. Mrs Siverud is sister to Mrs L R Carbee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Siverud
Siverud
Washington
Bridge Club
Davenport
Edgehill Terrace
L. R Carbee
Corbin Couple Advertises Davenport and Meline Stores
Mr and Mrs Earle Corbin announce their Davenport Iowa address at 1117 North Perry Street and refer to stores in Davenport and at Me line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle Corbin
Jef Washington
North Perry Street
Davenport
Iowa
Meline
Judge A Dewey and Family Move to Des Moines
Biographical notes describe Judge A Dewey the son of the late Judge A E Dewey as a native who became a federal judge and relocated with Mrs Dewey and son Almon to 3918 Grand Ave Des Moines Iowa Almon attends Oberlin College Dr Jack W Foley and wife moved to Ft Dodge Iowa from Washington where he opened a dental office The Foley family married here recently
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A. Dewey
Dewey
A. E. Dewey
Almon
Grand Ave
Des Moines
Iowa
Oberlin
Jack W Foley
Foley
Ft. Dodge, Iowa
Washington
Feley’s
Mayo's Bakery Moves Into New West Side Room
In Washington For the Week Mayo's Bakery has moved into the new room on the west side of the square. The oven is installed and the place looks attractive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayo’s
Mayo’s Bakery
Masonic Temple Elects New Officers and Members
The O. FE. S. elected Thursday night at the new Masonic temple. Officers chosen include Worthy matron Ida McDaniels and Worthy patron Glen Mace, associate matron Pearl Flamil, associate patron Howard McBride, secretary Ernestine Denison, treasurer Edna Flynn, conductress Aling Meek, and associate conductress Della McBride. Four new members were elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. FE. S
Masonic Temple
Ida McDaniels
Glen Mace
Pearl Flamil
Howard Mcbride
Ernestine Denison
Edna Flynn
Aling Meek
Della McBride
Property Changes Hands on South Marion Avenue
Dr Tarvey P B Masson has purchased the old J P Huskins home on South Marion Ave adjoining his own. The 1866 house, now vacated by Elmer McFadden who moved to the Adam Page house on South Second Ave, remains to be developed by Masson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarvey PB. Masson
J. P. Huskins
South Marion Ave
Masson
Elmer McFadden
South Second Ave
Adam Page
Correction Locates United Brethren Church South of McCoy Home
A corrected note places the United Brethren Church south of the McCoy residence, adjusting a previous reference to its location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren
McCoy Home
Marriages of the Week Parcelli Spielman
Miss Mildred Parcell of Fairfield and Dale Spielman wed November 27 at the Methodist parsonage in Fairfield with Rev. U. S. Smith officiating. The groom, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Spielman of Brighton, is employed by the Dexter company and the couple reside in Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Parcell
Fairfield
Dale Spielman
U. S&s. Smith
Mr. Spielman
H. K. Spielman
Brighton
Pairfield
Dexter Commpany
West Chester Bets Ains Worth 48 to 9 in Basketball
The state prison inspector reported the jail in good condition. West Chester defeated Ains Worth 48 to 9 and Ainsworth beat Cotter 22 to 18 in basketball at West Chester on Tuesday evening. The schools bought eleven pictures from the art exhibit proceeds at the Junior High this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Ains Worth
Ainsworth
Cotter
Browning Couple Celebrates 50th Anniversary Near Columbus City
Mr and Mrs C D Browning observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary Tuesday at their home five miles east of Columbus City. The couple's milestone was marked with family and neighbors in attendance at the Columbus Junction area residence.
County Reactions to Women Voters and School Fears
A 1875 Press reminiscence notes Mrs Harris’s tenure as county superintendent and public irritation with women voters. It recounts Kerr as sheriff candidate, Huskins as supervisor nominee, Burrell’s defeat comment, and a joke about lace making town ladies. The piece laments crowded city schools and suggests buying the M E church to serve as a new schoolhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrell
Harris
Clara
W. E F. Kerr
English River Township
J. P. Huskins
J. P. Huskins Was Nominatee For Supervisor. the Press Says of Him: “Huskins
Granger
Real Estate Trades Lively Fall Farm Market
Fall farm sales show brisk activity with two Franklin farms sold. Mrs. Sarah Houck fetched 50 dollars per acre while William R Beamer sold 160 acres at 40 dollars an acre. The piece notes a vibrant matrimonial market and records a Chicago marriage involving R B Organ and Miss Ida Hall on November 1, 1875.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Sarah Houck
William R. Beamer
Beamer
Ohio
Bill
J. W. Chafflin
R. B. Organ
Chicago
Ida Hall
Calhoun Couple Welcome Baby Daughter in District Five
Mr and Mrs Victor Calhoun of District Five announce the birth of a baby girl weighing 6 pounds 446 ounces on December 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Calhoun
District Five
Lintz Boy Born Near Richmond to William Lintz Couple
A son was born to Mr and Mrs William Lintz south of Richmond on Tuesday December 2. The birth adds another member to the Lintz family in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lintz
William Lintz
Richmond
Hull announces birth of daughter Naomi Irene
Mr and Mrs David Hull of Columbus Junction welcome daughter Naomi Irene born Tuesday December 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi Irene Hull
David Hull
Columbus Junction
Naomi Irene
Dorothy Marie Lewis Born to Calum bag Junction Couple
Mr and Mrs Ted Lewis of Calum bag Junction announce the birth of their daughter Dorothy Marie, one of four sisters. The infant was born on a Wednesday in December with the family awaiting and naming ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Marie Lewis
Ted Lewis
Calumbug Junction
Dorothy Marie
Dayton Grove couple welcome son after weekend birth
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Mottett of Dayton Grove announce the birth of a son born Sunday the date unclear in the OCR readout. The notice confirms a new arrival for a local family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Mottett
Dayton Grove
Gesling Baby Girl Born to Mr and Mrs Earl Gesling
Mr and Mrs Earl Gesling of Ainsworth welcomed a baby girl who arrived at their home on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geshing
Earl Gesling
Ainsworth
Monson Names Infant Son Donald Henry Monson
Mr and Mrs Earl Monson announce the birth of their son Donald Henry Monson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monson Way
Earl Monson
Donald Henry Monson
Phyllis Yvonne Miller Birth to Olds Couple
Mr and Mrs Ralph Miller of Olds announce the birth of their daughter Phyllis Yvonne on Sunday. The family reported the infant as healthy and well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Yvonne Miller
Ralph Miller
Olds
Phyllis Yvonne
Birth of Emmaline Miller in Washington area
Edith Emmaline Miller is welcomed by Mr and Mrs George Miller at their home six miles north of Washington as a daughter named Emmaline was born on Tuesday December 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Emmaline Miller
George Miller
Washington
Emmaline
Woods Girl Born to Mr and Mrs Roy Woods in Xenia
Mr and Mrs Roy Woods of Xenia are the parents of a daughter born on November 25.
Finke Couple Welcomes a Boy in Crawfordsville
Mr and Mrs Earl Finke of Crawfordsville R 1 are the proud parents of a son born Sunday morning December 7.
Ramsdale Couple Welcome Daughter in Columbus City
Rev and Mrs C S Ramsdale of Columbus City announce the birth of their daughter born Sunday morning December 7.
John Charles Butler Born to Muscatine Couple
Mr and Mrs John Butler Jr of Muscatine announce the birth of their son John Charles on Wednesday December 10. The infant is welcomed by the family and卫生.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Charles Butler
John Butler Jr
Muscatine
John Charles
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the Journal
Western Adventurer
Montrose
Lee County
Isaac Galland
Ft. Madison
Fort Madison
Kirdwards
Burlington
Iowa Territorial Gazette
Burlington Advertiser
Burlington Gazette
Towa Sun
Andrew Logan
Pennsylvania
Augustus
Tess
Memoriam
J. L. Coon
Robert F. Riley
Hosea Edwin Case
Theater News
von Theatre
Mary
Jesse Ashby
R. T. McCall
Michael Wilson
S. A. Russell
B. P. Baldwin
Geo Brokaw
George Anderson Oliver Crawford
A. N. Miller
Wm. McClelland
J. C. Conger
Ros
J. Terry
W. French
Ralph Dewey
J.S. Reeves
A Norton
N. Littler
Sage Griffith
J. J. Kellogg
Liv Hollingsworth
Brother Henry
Fred Bartholomew
Helen Melinski
Joe
Velma FE. Booth
Merritt Booth
Moody Institute At
Willis Troyes
Will Reschly
Noble
Mr. Reschly
Huston
Phillip Crail
Mr Pleasant
Manton Hebner
Wayland
Irvin Boshart
Ed Wolfe
Wolfe
Arthur Moshart
Boshart
Irvine
O. J. Patton
Maud Cutright
Notre Dame
George Alexander
J. Boice
Crawfordsville
Juanita Weidner
E d Wells
Iowa Hotel Association
Georg Dempsey
George
Ralph Livingston
S. W. Liviston
Dave Livingston
Milwaukee
Sherman Funeral Home
Scofield
William Scofield
Jester Orr
Hig
Harry Hansel
George Leffler
Farm Bureau
Ralph Shannon
Baptist Church
Albert Huff
United Spanish War Veterans
Carfton C. Wilson
Thomas H. Barnes
John C Jones
Walter Ju Graves
Harry M Crone
C. C
Reister
James TW. Baird
Joseph H Jones
Ola McCleery
Pearl Crone
Hilda Olds
Julia Wilson
Mary Starr
Luella Barnes
Helen Judd
Mattie Reister
Marietta McCoy
Nellie Wolf
State Prison Inspecter
Co. Sup’t Office
Calhoun
Mottett Boy
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