Earliest Census of Washington County Listed
The feature notes the earliest census of Washington County at $849, listing numerous residents and family counts. Names include John Hagler Samuel Davison John Havens Gideon Bear James Marshall and many others with family sizes ranging from one to thirteen. The column explains how numbers after names indicate family members and invites submissions to Mrs. C. A. Speer for genealogical correspondence.
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Washington County
John Hagler
The Rocking Chair Brigade Recaps Local News
The column notes marriages and moves of residents in Pasadena and Washington. Mrs. Fore learns of Georgia Canfield’s marriage. Inez Holden’s Chicago death saddens local friends. Christmas toy drives gain support from firefighters and civic groups, with fund-raisers and social events reported among the brigade members and guests.
Local Ladies Share News On Health Visits And Rail Trip
Mrs. James Ward, longtime brigade friend, remains frail though mentally sharp. Mrs. Frank Broadgate, returning from Postville, aids her ailing mother who died weeks ago. Mrs. Mary Meek stays hopeful despite poor health while Mrs. Tillie Pierce assists at the Meek home. Mrs. W. D. Townsley wintered in Omaha with a worried niece. A two day Burlington trip via Mt. Pleasant offered a delightful chair car ride with a live radio. At Burlington a D A R gathering hosted by Mrs. Robert Moore.
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Frank N. Broadgate
Postville Iown
Burlington
Mt. Pleasant
Miss Coulter Dies at Sixty Four in Washington
Miss Anna Coulter, a graduate of the Vinton School for the Blind, died at her home on Sunday at age 64. The brief item notes her education and passing, with no further details.
Babies of the Week Births Listed in County Hospital
The county hospital reported births including Luers son to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Luers of Brighton on December 6. Wagenknecht son to Mr. and Mrs Henry Wagenknecht of Ainsworth on December 11. Kitese son to Mr. and Mrs. Raph Kleese on December 12. Hetle daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hotie on December 12.
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Liers
Lloyd Luers
Brighton
Dee
Wagenknecht
Mos Henry Waxenknecht
Ainsworth
Kitese
Raph Kleese
Hetle
Jim Hotie
Deaths of the Week List from Wellman area
Deaths of the Week include Durian Henry Durian age 1 year of Wellman died at home last week Tuesday. Rush Wayne Ash 42, carpenter of Heath died Friday December 8. Mooney Mrs Bruce P Mooney age 54 of Wellman died Monday December 10. Busk Mrs J Tusk sister of late R H M Carty died December 12 aged 77. Jackson Mrs L P Jackson formerly of West Chester died December 1 at age 70. maiden name Minnie Vallguardsen and sister of Mrs William Fitzwilliam.
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Durian
Henry Durian
Wellman
Rush
Wayne Ash
Heath
Dee
Busk
J. Tusk
R. H. M.carty
20 YEAHS 400 Visits School
Miss Harriet Keck visited Miss Anna Keck who teaches in the Pilotburg school. The visit notes the two Kecks and the school setting as a local community item.
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Harriet Keck
Anna Keck
Pilotburg
Phoebe Maxwell Returns Home From Ann Arbor
Phoebe Maxwell arrived home from Ann Arbor Michigan where she attends school completing a stay that highlighted her academic year.
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Scholaiss
Phoebe Maxwell
Ann Arbor, Mich
Pitegerald Matt J Pitegerd dies at 69 in Keota
Matt J. Pitegerd, aged 69, died suddenly of pneumonia at his Keota home on Thursday December 12. Local mention follows obituary in town records.
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Pitegerald
Matt J. Pitegerald
Keota
Country Club Dinner at Miller Home Delights Members
The Country Club was entertained at the Miller home on Marion Ave with 20 guests. The menu featured two turkeys a steak course mashed potatoes and salads and desserts. The evening included light banter and a single insult amid a harmonious session. Waitresses named Bessie Bovee Ophelia Miller Cora Teeter Josephine Paddock Estella Brooks assisted.
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Country Club
The
BR. Miller
Marion Ave
Bessie Bovee
Ophelia Miller
Cora Teeter
Josephine Padcock
Estella Brooks
Obituary notices from Wellman and surrounding towns
Obituaries report deaths of Mrs. Whetstine aged 76 at Wellman on December 18 and Mrs. S C Palmer aged 77 on December 12. Miranda Chandler Murphy aged 86 died December 12 in Wellman. Frank Bicher of Wayland, 72, found dead from heart trouble. Miss Inez Holden, 60, died December 10 in Chicago.
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Murphy
Miranda Chandler Murphy
Wellman On
Dee
Hkicher
Frank Bicher
Wayland
Campbell John Campbell Dies Suddenly at 76
Campbell John Campbell, aged 76, died suddenly at his home on December 10. The obituary notes his long residence in the community and survivor details.
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Campbell
John Campbell
Howard family origin and medieval English lineage
A fragment notes the Howard surname as ancient and English with origins from Here ward. It mentions a Howard living in England during Edward the Confessor era c. 957-973 and traces lineage to Sir John Howard as grandfather of Sir Robert Howerd who bore the name Howard.
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Howard
Hereward
England
Edward
John Howard
Robert Howerd
Howard Muste
Margaret Mowbray
Edward I
Philip le Hardi
France
America
Matthew Howard
Annapolis
Arrow Shots and Warnings on Everyday Time Wasters
A collection of mischief and morality notes laments wasted evenings and noisy talk. It playfully criticizes cranks in printing, hats worn backward, pointless sermons, and a woman's lack of sense. The tone reflects a midwestern newspaper column teasing daily habits.
Bazaar at M E Church Nets Three to Four Hundred
The ladies of the M. E. church held their annual bazaar and cleared between three hundred and four hundred dollars.
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M. E. Bazaar
M. E. Church
D. A. R. Receives Franklin Stove Gift for Sunset Park
At yesterday's D. A. R. meeting Mrs. Athearn of Ringworth donated an old Franklin stove. The stove will enhance the collection at the tog cabin in Sunset Park.
Well again at Campbell Family Quarantine
J W Campbell's family remain under quarantine but all are well. May reports show the little daughter who had diphtheria has fully recovered.
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J. W. Campbell
May
Fulton Man Undergoes Operation in Iowa City
Has Operation-P Fulton Man son of Rev and Mia Masson undergone an operation at Iowa City. Harvey McCall assisted in the operation. This may interfere with Fulton getting home for the holidays, but if he gets along all right, John and Mary will be home for the holidays.
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P Fulton Manson
Mia Masson
Iowa City
Harvey McCall
Fulton
John
Mary
Music Proportion Reflects Skill in Complex Pieces
Proportionate difficulty in music hinges on playability with higher skill. Musicians find that challenging passages test technique and control, while simpler sections balance pace and expression for a cohesive performance.
Dreameic Beings in Poems and Legends Amid Season Eight
Bright creatures called Dreame are described in poems and legends roaming the earth during the eighth season. They fade away toward a test beam of the gun as grim care and stern reality accompany daily journeys through the world.
Welfare workers discuss county home efforts and council bluffs appeal
Thomas and Mrs Rudigers lead the talk on State Public Welfare and local work with Mrs R K E Brown. Six weeks in confinement is criticized as too long. Mrs Ab corn returns downtown after six weeks away, looking well but lacking strength. A county woman selling pullet eggs donates funds to the Orphans Home at Cornell Bulfts, sending ten dollars. Eva Smelter asks public support for the home at Council Bluffs at Christmas.
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Ossie Drimmer
Los Angeles
Ossie
New York
Sweden
Newark
Ambrose
Anna Dawson
Carlton Wilson
Dawson
NRA
Landen
Kansas
Seth
W. L. Abcorn
Cornell
Boy-Rush Hero Rescues Victim From Ice Water
Helwick saved Vic Van Sickle from eight feet deep water in Highland Park lake yesterday after he fell through the ice. The rescue occurred as villagers watched and assisted, with the incident ending safely for both men.
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Boy
Rush Helwick
Vic van Sickle
Mighland Park Lake
Christmas operetta praised as top Lincoln event of year
The Lincoln school pupils staged a Christmas operetta hailed as among the best ever. Mayor A J Johnson of Burlington had a minor accident but was not seriously hurt. A county census will be compiled from relief rolls data. The new county band is expected to be popular.
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sMee K
Hurlington
Lincoln School
A. J. Johnson
Brighton
The
Y. W
Grand Opening at Johnsons Bakery After Fire
Johnsons bakery unveils a grand opening tomorrow with daily operations and upgraded equipment added since the recent fire. Local customers are invited to preview the improved shop and new offerings.
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Johnson
Election results at The Gazelle hose company meeting
The Gazelle hose company held its annual election last evening naming A Dewey asst foreman JHrenry Rhields secretary Will Warwood and John McConaughey treasurer. Afterward workers dined at Roy Y Buchter's east side restaurant where a banquet was served.
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Gazelle Hose Company
Foreman
Co. A. Dewey
Jhrenry Rhields
Will Warwood
John McConaughey
Roy Y. Buchter
Local names listed at event page
Present were Jim Cunningham Hiomer Ashby Fred Van Sickle Frank Hott Bert Ragan Harley Jack Commie Messenger Roy Patterson Roy Stichter Lloyd Lytle and Misses Madda Fieming Edith Wilson Liggie Klein Gertie Smith Jessie Neiswanger Helen McCleery Kaysie McGugin and Helen Fulton.
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Jim Cunningham
Hiomer Ashby
Fred van Sickle
Frank Hott
Bert Ragan
Harley Jack
Commie Messenger
Roy Patterson
Roy Stichter
Lloyd Lytle
Madda Fieming
Edith Wilson
Liggie Klein
Gertie Smith
Jessie Neiswanger
Helen McCleery
Kaysie McGugin
Helen Fulton
Forgetful Jud Tunkins Returns to Farming Studies
Jud Tunkins says he has forgotten much about farming because he must study compound interest.
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Jud Tunkins
Dwinnie Rankin to Wed Ralph Waldo Thompson
Invitations issued by Mr and Mrs Rankin announce the wedding of their daughter Dwinnie to Ralph Waldo Thompson on Wednesday December 27 1906 with details for guests and attendance.
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D. H. Miller
Alburnett
G. W. Mast
Havre
Mire
A. J. Rankin
Dwinnie
Ralph Waldo Thompson
Party at Corbins Master Earl Corbin Hosts Lantern Show
Earl Corbin entertained about twenty five young friends last evening with a magic lantern show. Warl is popular among youths of his age and his mama ensured everyone had a pleasant time.
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Corbins
Earl Corbin
Warl
Party at James Cunningham's hosts youthful gathering
A group of young people gathered at James Cunningham's home last evening. They played various games and enjoyed refreshments into the late hours.
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James Cunningham
Seed corn trade boosts farmers and local industry
Keeley supplied seed corn used by Missouri growers and later by the Corn Cob Pipe factory which buys cobs to make pipes. Farmers planted the seed and James Lukavesky delivered ten bushes, earning 25 cents per bushel before selling the coins at 20 cents per bushel, totaling 45 cents per bushel.
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T. T. Keeley
James Lukavesky
Wellman Residents Attend to Critical Illness
KK Murphy remains in very critical condition at home in Wellman. Her sons from Chicago, including William and James, with James’s son Jin, arrived to spend time with her. Ce'ia Whetstine is staying with her son and family. Whetstine, a Three-Quarter Jury member, is ill with pneumonia.
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Cordeile Braden
Wellman
Murphy
James
Jin
Chicago
Ce'ia
Palace of Sobieski Conquers Turks Near Varecaw
The Wilanow palace built by King John Sobieski of Poland stands five miles from Varecaw in Beneuh Sardan.
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King Sobieski
Wilanow
John Sobieski
Poland
Varecaw
Beneuh
Sardan
Lodges Washington Lodge No. 99 Regular Monthly Meeting
Washington Lodge No 99 A F and A M holds its regular meeting on the Friday of each month. Worshipful Master H Bey and Senior Warden A W Yard preside.
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Washington Lodge No
A .F
A. M
H. Bey
A. W. Yard
Ase
Train schedule excerpt with passenger and freight routes
The notice lists eastbound and westbound passenger and freight trains with daily and Sunday schedules. It notes special routing for California passengers and stations including Brighton Fairfield Eldon Centerville Seymour Orton Princeton and Liberty. Agent L Goodlander oversees the timetable details.
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Oo. R
Apache
Golde State Limited
California
County Wate
Brighton
Fairfield
Eldon
Eeap
Centerville
Seymour
Orton
Princeton
Spickards
Eggelsior Springs
Liberty
L. Goodlander
Trains Daily Except Sunday Schedule Noted
A partial timetable shows morning pass and freight departures with 11 46 A M noted. The schedule lists J L trains daily except Sunday and identifies J McKay as agent.
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Wana -Nanne
McKay
Agen
Train Schedule Fragment From Washington Line
Partial OCR notes show multiple trains leaving Washington at odd times with unclear destinations. Mentions local stops, limited services, and scattered times, but exact trains and routes remain unreadable.
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Mulkeche Evening Journal
Washington
Iowa
Genealogical Department
C. A. Speer
West
Jefferson St
Samuel Davison
John Havens
George Gray
Gideon Bear
James Marshall
John D. Webster
David Bennett
Samuel Wilson
Peter Morgan
W. B. Bolding
Charles Abby
A. G. Templeton
Haijah Hagler
Benona Dawson
Albert & Morgan
Wm. Howard
Isaac Vernay
Joheal Tyler
G. W. Henkley
Presley Hegans
Preston Thompson
John Sharp
Wm. Hasty, Sr
Wm. Hasty, Jr
Reuben Bennett
Wim. Smith
James Mongan
Isaac Hutchens
Joseph Williams
Amos Gray
Martin Hagler
Abraham Bailey
Abraham Bush
R. W. Gwin
William Hagler
Enoch Hagler
Henry Stegner
Avid Stevens
Elijah Lowder
John B. Hobbs
J. A. Parker
Charles Hasty
Elon Hinkle
Jacob Finkie
Edward Farley
Asa Calkins
Eli Adamson
David Cooper
William O'Loughlin
Rocking Chair
Bessie Bichelberger Fore
Will
John Sprague
Vasadana
Calif
Josephine Moreheus
Clarissa Vinton
Teresa Ragan
Santa Ana
Claude Webb
Mrs. Webb
Brigade
Mary Inez Holden
Nezzie
P. B. O. Society
Norg
Inez Holden
Babb
Ella Reister
Mrs. Baby
Inez
Lester Orr
Y. W. Cook
Nicola and Harmons
James Ward
Mary Meek
Tillie Pierce
Meek
W. D. Townsley
Omaha
Neb
Robert Moore
Gordon
Jonestown
Winchell
Kilda Lyon
Charles Buytsier
Missouri
Butsier
Lyon Baking Co
Lyon
Fred Martin
Father and Sons
Fathers and Sons
United Presbyterian Church
Dee, Std
Dwight N. Lewis
W. A. CC
Ruby Haskins Ellis
Whitmer
Isabel Lemmon
Dorothy Latta
Helen Cunningham
Florence Cunningham
Luise Reiner
Helen Pierce
Eleanor Bailey
Marjorie Cunningm
Whetstine
Perry Whetstine
Palmer
S. C. Palmer
Patterson
Holden
Thomas
Rudigers
R. K E. Brown
FE. B. Hammer
University Hospital
James Daniels
West Chester
Cleo Yoder
Cleo
Ted Crone
L. B. Ward
Lee
Umana
Cotter Bank
John Applegate
Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
Methodist Church
T. J. McElhinney
Hastings
Gladys Kyle
Donald Kessel
Miami
Florida
Rothschild
Ira Gastman
Kansas City
T. R. Gillespie
Donald Bell
Iowa Ave
East Main Street
Steck
Erma Plum
Crawfoonville School
Richmond
Board of Supervisors
U. W
Fred Reid
Methodista
Chas, Brown
Fred Brown
Burdette Ermark
Mar
George Anderson
Illinois
Mabel
Ted Sandy
Sandy
Dave Knotmerys
Des Moines
Billy
What Cheer
Daughters of Union Elans
U. P
John Babcock
Neller Keota
Ronald Moore
H. A. Baking Company
County Hospital
L. H. Ringer
the Pleasant Hospital
PWA
Wrars No
Wellman Locals
C. B
Washington Southwee Limited
Wwave Srosonee A
South Mast Limited
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