Genealogical Department Queries From 1840 Notice
Rates of the column must be sent to Mrs. C A Speer 415 West Jefferson St Washington Iowa. Letters should include full name address and be written single sided in ink. Answers will be published. queries dated June 30 1840 show a newborn aged 1 day. A Brighton area grave reported but not located requests further information.
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C. A. Speer
West
Jefferson St
Washington
Iowa
Brighton
Pennsylvania
Harvard
the Fox
State Theater
Manns of Washington County 1850s origins and kin
Inquiries seek origin of Richard Mann and wife Julia A. Mann who lived in Washington County before 1851. They are buried in Pattison Cemetery Section 2 Washington Twp with children Olive H. and Laura JL. Request info on their origins parents and any living relatives in Cedar Falls area. addressed to Dr. and Mrs. S H Hart 2516 Walnut Cedar Falls Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Mann
Julia A. Mann
Washington County
Pattison Cemetery
Washington Twp
Olive H
Laura JL
Richard
S. H. Hart
Walnut Street
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Graves moved from Brinton and McClintic Farms in Clay Township
Two grave groups in Section 13 were disturbed. Brinton Farm stones removed. McClintic Family graves relocated to Hill Crest Cemetery in Brighton, with stones remaining. Notable interments include Elizabeth A McClintic died 1873 age 50 years 5 months 18 days, Benjamin F McClintic died 1865 age 9 years 10 months 17 days, and an infant daughter died 1854 aged 14 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Township
Brinton
McClintic
Brintony
Hill Crest
Brighton
Elizabeth A
John McClintic
Benjamin F
EB. McClinic
E. McClintic
Brighton Two
Washington County
Iowa
Mary E
F. M. Whitman
Polly Kuhn
Alexander
Scott
la. Inf
Mary
S. Jagger
Readable stone inscriptions from Brighton Two Iowa cemetery
Section 8 Brighton Two Wash ington County Iowa lists numerous grave markers with names and dates from 1825 to 1947. The note asks if Carl Miller can identify a stone belonging to an unknown grave based on the readable inscriptions and ages.
Rocking Chair Brigade Attends D V dinner and notes
The Old Soldiers Daughters of Union Veterans honored a D V dinner with six attendees still able to join the event. A. J. Dawson and Dr. J. C. Boice spoke with vigor, while health officials and local figures discussed civic efforts, gravesites, and antique interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brigade
Daughters of Union
A. J. Dawson
J. C. Boice
Filled cake for Miss Kyle's D A R 100th birthday
A plain cake base is baked in a Mary Ann pan and filled with mousse. The pineapple mousse uses gelatine lemon juice crushed pineapple sugar and whipped cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Kyle
Mary Ann
Knox
Beiling Point
She Threw Me a Kiss Poem by J. Percival Polland
A nostalgic early verse describes Dorothy leaning from a window and throwing a kiss that brightens the world. The poem imagines her playful gesture lifting hearts and guiding lovers with a rosy glow and a light heart. Originally published in Vogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Percival Polland
Dorothy
Vogue
17 Sons of Rest Stay at City Hall Thursday Night
A group identified as 17 Sons of Rest remained at City Hall overnight on Thursday, gathering for what appears to be a prolonged stay in the municipal building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Rest
Nate Young
Springfield
Morty Weir
New York City
Presbyterian Church
Survivor group of Co. C 19th Iowa Infantry circa 1903
The photo shows survivors from Company C 19th Iowa Infantry taken by Dr. Cole around 1903. All pictured have since died, including the last survivor Jos. C. Dawson who passed away a few weeks ago. Alf Chilcote served in the 20th Wisconsin, brigaded with the 19th Iowa. The image was first published in the Democrat-Independent on September 19, 1931.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. C
19Th Lowa Infantry
Boeing
Dr. Cole
Jos. C. Dawson
Alf Chilcote
Wisconsin
Iowa
Democrat-Independent
Life In Confederate Prison December 1863 to November 1864
Narrative recounts escape attempts and daily hardship at Camp Pord Tyler Texas. Prisoners endure scarce rations, cold weather, and guard strictures as officers plan a break coordinated with Confederate authorities, leading to arrests and intensified security after mid November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler
Major Tucker
H. W. Anderson
W. McGregor
J. I. Dungan
Allen
Tucker
Mark Welt takes government post in Washington D C
A wire reports Mark Welt has moved to Washington D C for a government position. Mrs West remained until Saturday morning as furniture was sold and rent collected. Her father from Lawler Iowa drove a truck and she visited before heading east. The high school band delivered a fine program Friday night and another is promised. A strong Thursday wind made furnace fuel melt and homes were hard to keep warm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark West
Washington
Agricultural Department
Washington, D. C
Wests
Alexandria
Bayou Belf
Harriett Beecher Stowe
LaGree
Courthouse
Shreveport
Watershoche
Mansfield
Ladies Seminary
Alexander
Tyler
Texas
Sabine River
Mark Welt
Wiehington
D. C
West
Lawler
Iowa
Armstrong Dies in Chicago Obituary of Washington photographer
Ten years ago in Washington Armstrong, longtime local photographer, died at his Chicago home on Sunday December 6 at age 75. He was brother in law of John Shields. The item notes other local updates including a Rotary club discussion on state physical training laws and county health work amid a scarlet fever scare in Kalona with nurse support.
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Armstrong
Sam Armstrong
Washington
Chicago
John Shields
W. C. Harding
Rotary Club
C. W. Stewart
Edna Lewis
Mae Campbell
Phillip Crail
Kalona
20 Years Ago Hig Banquet At Methodist Church
The 300 plus men of the Methodist church gathered for a banquet at the Commercial Club. Bishop Quayle spoke and Rev. A. S. Smith estimated that 25 000 dollars more would be needed to finish the new building.
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Hig
Methodist Church
Bishop Quayle
A. S. Smith
Washington boy wins four scholarships in debate
Tom Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. F. P. Miller, won four scholarships totaling $105 in a debate before the literary society and was chosen for the Interacademic debate. The group discussed whether the Chamberlain tariff should be adopted by England. Miller spoke on the negative and won. Miss Julian Swift returns home from Ellio's Business College after completing her course.
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Democrat
Washington
Tom Miller
M. FP
Miller
Literary Society
England
Julian Swift
E Liol
Business College
Commercial Club Banquet Scheduled for December Sixteenth
The Commercial Club will hold its banquet at the club on December 16. Plates cost $2.50 each. The club has 100 members.
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Commercial Club
Many Expect Florida Escape Before Cold Weather
Mrs. Frank Brinton plans to leave soon to avoid the coming chill as many hope for a milder Florida retreat.
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Florida
Mra
Frank Brinton
County News Review Highlights Local Life and Events
A week in review notes moves and visits, hospital news, and a long list of community happenings. Health board support for the Health Unit, civil works relief labor, and new local projects like a Boy Scout cabin and quarry expansion are detailed alongside social events, weddings, anniversaries, and school activities.
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Genealogical Department
Mann
Miller Cemetery
Walter McKinnie
Nancy E., Dau
W. and
EK. McKinnie
M. F. Miller
Isabella J
Charity
S. A. Miller
Nancy McMillan
Calvin Farrier
Cynthia
Lewis Farrier
Geo. B. Farrier
Anna M
S. Conner
T. J. Miller
Eliza J
Carl Miller
Rocking Chair
America
Doug Fairbanks
F. W. Eastwood
Hf. M. Bieber
F. P. McCray
Kate Ackley
San Jose
California
Mae Fleming
Stella Scofield
Norman
Ther
Ficher
Tonday
Washington, D
Nellie Tripp
County Health Board
Board of Supervisors
Steelsmith
Miss Jacobs
the Democrat
J. Percival Pollard
American Homes
M. E. Canier
J. A. McCoy
John Babeoeck
John
Ed Wolf
Jeannette Kyle
Bay
Dorothies
19Th
Lowa
John M. Lytle
Wm. Blair
Isaac Brown
Marshall Wilkin
Joseph Dawson
John Westley Morton
Chas. MacDonald
Nathan L. Babcock
W. R. Jeffrey
Carson Anderson
Capt
John Gray
Mr. Lytle
J. M. Lytle
Uncle Tom's Country
26Th Indiana
Morehead
Col. Leake
Col Allen
Bia
Mide C. Lewis
Los Angeles
J. Dewey
Mare
iCory
A. M. EB
John Hell
News Review
W. FF. Messer
Harlan McCreedy
W. A. Gibson
Claude C. Reister
County Board of Supervisors
Civil Works Administration Project
Senate
A. L. Braden of
Wellman
The
County Medical Society
W. H. 3S
Billy Cox
Winfield Smouse
Elmer Thomas
Davenport
Margaret Brown
Guy Farm
Sandy Hook
PD. A. R
Howard Benn, Jr
Clara
Mariel Telford
J. A. Weaver
W. H. Spera
W. L. Bible
Kansas
Dunbar
Rebekahs
Leona Allen
John Allen
San Luis Valley Nurses Association
Alamosa
Colorado
J. B. Gardner's
Wade
Lexington
Jolly Quilting Circle
Walter Harter
Minnesota
Lucille Martin
Nurses Alumni Association
A. Keith Droz
Iowa City
William Livingston
8. W. Livingston
Bill
Margaret
Carl Klein
Leon Beatty
American Legion
Clifford Campbell
Janice Lee
Washington Loan and Trust Co
County Farm Bureau
Royal Holbrook
Royal Arch Masons
Masonic Temple
J. W. Cox
Helen Wilson
Anthony Adverse
Baptist
Pilotburg
Arthur Salzman
Wayland
Henry County Hospital
Margaret Boshart
Paul Abrahamson
Swedensburg Lutheran Church
Ina Boshart
Erma Moore
Harry Haney
the Baptist Parsonage
W. J. Roudabush
Ebc. Eicher
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