Fi tgeralds narrowly escape fire on Thanksgiving night
Leo Fitzgerald of New York City reports his parents in Keota survived a Thanksgiving blaze when returning home late. Mrs. Fitzgerald fainted in the sitting room as smoke filled the home and was carried to the Jewish hospital. Mr. Fitzgerald was helped down the fire escape. A milkman spotted smoke and alerted neighbors. Damage was limited to the floor and rugs. Local lodge officers and Rebekah lodge officers were listed with upcoming joint installation on January 5, 1428.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Mr. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
L. C. O. F. Lodge
C. BE
Newman
N. G
Ernest Chambers
V. G
Nettie Isaacs
Lindle
North Henderson
Bergso
H. R. Gebhart
Crandview
Local Keota figure Hamilton to wed in Nashua church
Ralph Hamilton to wed in the Little Brown Church at Nashua on Tuesday December 6. Hamilton, long associated with Hamilton Bros drug store in Keota, is the son of Mrs. R. M. Hamilton. Friends wish the couple happiness as Keota brightens with Christmas festivities and Santa Claus delivering over five hundred candy sacks to children around the community tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph
Litttle Brown
Nashua
Hamilton
Ralph Hamilton
Keota
Hamilton Bros Drug Store
R. M. Hamilton
Santa Claus
Local Notes and Obituaries from Columbus Junction
Columbus Junction reflects social visits and a fatal accident. Carl Sutherland, 44, formerly of the area, died in Shelby Montana after a winter move. His mother Mrs. John Riley of Columbus City and a sister and two brothers survive. Other items include visits from Mrs. Hinderman of Wapello, Mrs. Oakes of Wapello, and Robt. Curtis returning from Raleigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
T. H. Jones
A. W. Hinderman
Wapello
George Oakes
Carl Sutherland
Shelby
Mont
John Riley
Columbus City
Robt. Curtis
Raleigh
Train Schedule Listing for Co M and St P Westbound
Westbound No 8 Local Passenger at 9 09 am and No 25 Southwest Limited at 12 68 am. Eastbound No 26 Southwest Limited at 12 68 am and No Local Passenger at 6 32 pm. No 92 Local Freight at 10 51 am on Mon Wed Fri. Local freight operates Tue Thu Sat. All passenger trains daily. W O Bell agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ©. McKay
Dally W. O. Bell
High School Program Delights Crawfordsville Audience
The December high school program under Mrs. Packer drew an engaged audience. Music by the high school orchestra featured songs by the audience, a Longfellow program by the sophomore class, and a play Blind Margaret with a full cast headed by Louise Barnes and Kenneth White. The event was well received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Legion Auxiliary
Ralph Borman
Packer
Longfellow
Blind Margaret
Louise Barnes Paul
Kenneth White
Angela
Thelma Edgar Baptiste
Robert Hanna
Jane
Genevee Hinton
John White
Myral Smith
Virgil Fletcher
Harold Moothart
Max Mitchell
Lena Jones
Helen Rich
Leota Long
Eva Martin
Alice Sweet
Beatrice Hesseltine
Alice Walker
Alice Blue
Louise Barnes
Louise Smith
Margaret Havenstein
Wellman Eardley Bell Jr News Roundup
Wellman Iowa December notes report A J Saunders visiting Strawberry Point. H L Karr improving slowly. Karr and L W Karr and Jenetta Karr in Princeton Illinois. Wm Rhoades improving. Eardley Bell Jr from Des Moines. F C Schroeder and Mrs Schroeder attend Des Moines hotel men convention. Esther Ashby and Ralph Hamilton marry. Dale Rhoades ill with flu. new son born to Mr and Mrs W W Wagamon. A J Nichols buys goods in Chicago. John Wehrle and party visit Des Moines to view new Ford models. C C Gardner to St Petersburg Florida. Bunker Hill M FE church sold for 12250. comments on paved roads changing towns. Rev G Schroeder visit from Watkins. Orlo Green ill after hospital. various Fairfield visits and social news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
A. J. Saunders
Strawberry Point
Minneapolis
Bert Karr
Charles City
H. L. Karr
Bett
L. W. Karr
Jenetta Karr
Princeton
Ill
L. W
Wm. Rhoades
Eardley Bell, Jr
Des Moines
F. C. Schroeder
Chamberlain Hotel
Fred
Albert Roup
V. A. Sisgler
Elsworth Palme
California
A. L. Palmer
William Strickler
S. I. Perrin
Washington
Iowa City
Ed Robison
Fairfield
Otis Robison
Wasington
Irvin Robson
Fairview
Helen
Esther Ashby
Pilotsburg
Ralph Hamilton
Keota
Pilosgrove
Wellman Dale Rhoades
W. W. Wagamon
A. J. Nichols
Chicago
John G. Wehrle
Wellan
Ford
E. A. Wehrle
Glenn Moothart
Phil Vanerus
Iowa
Bunker Hill M. FE
Elmer Miller
Lime Creek Township
G. Schroeder
R. R. Schroeder
Watkins
Orlo Green
Charles Green
Long Ago Washington Press 1867 District News
Ainsworth Academy hires Prof S E McKee for a four month term starting December 1867. Post office moves to the old Press office room with John Holden supervising a new book store stock. Local updates include the Washing Machine exhibition by J M Maxon and a report on Washington Seminary term and a lively school program with many student performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth Academy
S. E. McKee
Washington High School
State University
Iowa City
Messrs
W. H. Livingston
O. M. Holcomb
J. G. Thompson
J. M. Maxon
Washington Seminary
MeKes
Miss Cowden
McKee
John Duff
Misses Stinson
Clara M.ker
Ida Reister
Lizzie McKee
Howard
Misses Cowden and
Beard
Miss Matt's Johnson
Miss McKee
Ada Owen
Lewis Pierce
Stinson
Cynthia Beard
Misses Clapp and
Norton
Miss Wilkin
Mary Beard
School
Local residents travel for corn search and social visits
VEO reports J A Rice and W L Trail drove toward Des Moines for several days scouting corn. Mr and Mrs Merrill Gowey Her man and Bruce visited Henry Williams home. Esther Johnson and Floyd joined at the Williams residence. George Statler and Earl Balderson went to Fairfield to view a new Ford. Farmers Union hauled hogs to Chicago. Alson Jones and family visited their daughter’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veo
J. A. Rice
W. L. Trail
Des Moines
Merrill Gowey
Herman
Bruce
Henry Williams
Esther Johnson
Floyd
Earl Balderson
Galen Hoskins
Fred Simmons
Elbert Elmore
Glenn Beauchamp
George
George Statler
Fairfield
Ford
Farmers Union
Chicago
Alson Jones
Guy
L. G. Club Holds Meeting and Plans December Event
The L. G. club met last Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hunt hosting. A good crowd attended and the next gathering is set for December 16 with Mr. and Mrs. Rob Paul. Committee members include Mrs. Paul, Mrs. Hazen and Mrs. Beenblossom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Schroeder
Ainsworth High School
Chas. Davis
Washington
Rob Paul
Donald
Duane Hazen
Helen Hunt
Tom Guffey
I. F. Lambert
Orie O’connor
George Wallace
H. Rademaker
Viola
Ainsworth
L. G
Lee Hunt
Paul
Hazen
Beenblossom
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Gare
Physicians and Surgeons
Repport
E. FE. Stutsman
A. Jon Droz
West Main St
C. W. McLaughlin
West Main Sheet
W. T. Alcorn
Wilson Heating Co
W. S. Kyle
M. D
National Bank
S. H. Bateman
Nicola & Harmon Rock
North Side Square
Preston
Osteopathic
South
Iowa Ave
Charles CC. Brown
INO. W. Applegate
City Hall
Washington Street
City 2
Little & Pratt
Lloyd Little
Mart Pratt
J. M. Kyle Willard
George W. Stewart Hardware & Implements
South Side Square
North
Hugh Dougall
Austin Sutherland
Washington, Iowa
R. R
T. O. Arthur Plumbing
Marion Ave
Black
C. V. Brown
South of Water Works
Rickey’s
T. A. Michels Attorney-At
Temple Buiding Phone of
Morrison & Morrison Lawyers
Morrison Bidg
North Side Sq
Laws
T. L. Brookhart Law
Opera House
Cc. J. Wilson Co
C. Wilson Wilson & Wilson Lawyers
Journal Office
Shewae
Livingston & Eicher Law Abstract
Lemley & Yard
J. D. Dayton
West Chester
Washington County
Frank Boller
W. Washington
T. J. Pease
Farmers and Merchants Bank
W. J. Masson
Curbin & Barrett Shoe Store
L. B. Lupton
Martha Butler
Cyrus
T. L. Brookhart
H. P. Arthur Goodin
Sect
Zeredatha Council
DB L Scarbaugh
I. M
Arthur Goodin
Bethlehem Commandery
K. T
W. R. Grown
E. C. Arthur Goodin
BR. S
Alice Meek
W. M Deila McBride
Damascus Shrine
Masonic Temple
Maude B. Davis
H. P
Sarah. Walker
Amos Chapter de Molay
William Bragg
M. C. Dale Shorts
Washington Lodge No
A. FP
A. M
W. M
R. W. Thompson
Golden State Limited
Cai’s
Nia
Knoxville
H. W. Russel
W& Mw
Nellie Manners
Tra
Washington Press
W. H. Rousseau
Kentucky
Hale
J. S. Anderson
John L. Anderson
Iowa City Commercial College
Robert Martin
W. H. Wilson
F. Day
Quinty
F. & M. Bank
John Elliotts
Indianola
Col
Blck
A. Conner
E. B. Duff
A. O. Barna
A. Melville
Rev. Todd
J. R. Richards
H. E. Burrell
J. J. Higgins
Toseah Keck
R. Rickey
J. D. Davis
Bradford
Guseman
A. C. Dill
N. A. Walker
M. Rusk
M. Stee
A. W. Chilcote
S. G. Owen
N. RF. Brison
M. Sardestry
O. Anderson
J. M. Dewey
Ash
M. H. Bail
M. Mitchell
George Bray
Foley
Homer Stephen Jewehrlry Music
Wilson
Illinois
W. W. Wilson
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