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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1933
Page
3
The column addresses letters to Mrs C A Speer 415 West Jefferson St Washing ton Iowa with full writer name and address on one side not in pencil. Include sources when possible and publish letters as received with replies via the column.
A visit to Davis Creek Point Cemetery reveals graves of James D. Lee who died January 7, 1856 at age 42 years 16 months 10 days his wife Sarah who died April 1, 1856 aged 30 years 10 months 17 days and their daughter Charity D. Lee who died August 15, 1855 aged 4 years 4 months 18 days high on a bluff amid dense trees.
Observers document burials at Clark Cemetery noting John Burieh died July 12 1874 age 50 1 month 12 days Mary wife of John Burich died August 2 1896 age 65 10 months 11 days John Clark Jr died November 8 1867 age 16 7 months 2 days William A EB Clark son of J and L A Clark died October 7 1861 age 12 years 7 days They plan another visit and seek help from Mr J Green of Washington.
Genealogical query traces William Mealey born in Virginia, John Harris Mealey a Washington lawyer, Abigail Ritchey Mealey born 1817 died 1903 with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. Records note Abigail Ritchey Mealey 1814 1903 and son Samuel A Mealey killed at Fort Donelson 1862. Unclear links to Abigail Ritchey’s kinship to Adam Litchey and to John Mealey’s grave.
The Rocking Chair Brigade recalls a busy Christmas season in Washington with 166 children aided by the Y W C A and local merchants. Highlights include a charity party, a Boy Scout cabin opening, a Persian cat's death, new movie house plans, and neighborly birthday celebrations.
The Kooking Klub of ladies entertained last night at Miss Lucy Meac em's home as a compliment to Miss Ems line Warren who left for California. Edith Bovee hosted Mrs Laura Ingham's 8. 8. elas Hazel Moon hosted the 5S. class with guests Kelly Maude Reeves and Marian Stewart.
The week featured the opening banquet at the new Commercial Club, now city hall. Decorating committee members included Ed Bowman, Dr W B Crooks, Claud McCoy, W E Chilcote and M Terry, with Oral Clapper assisting. House committee members were L H Wallace, Frank Sage, and Dr Henry Hull. The idea originated with M T Anderson, Dr Henry Hull and John Steck, with FP L Wilson chairing the ways and means committee.
A photo of back row Alf Chilcote John M Lytle Wm Blair Isaac Grown Marshall Wilkin Joseph Dawson John Wesley Morton Chas Mac Donald and front row Nathan L Babcock W R Jeffrey Carson Anderson Capt John Gray with Jos C Dawson last survivor passing weeks ago photographer D F Cole likely around 1903 or later The Democrat Independent published the image September 19 1931 and Lytle wrote a story to his mother now preserved.
Prisoners recount their exchange at Tyler on November 17 and a march of 22 miles to the Sabine River in freezing weather. They describe scarce blankets, improvised shelters, new prisoners from Houston, guard changes, escapes, harsh marching, and return to Tyler by March 29 amid blockades.
Forty years ago the A M and church held a possum eating jubilee at Everson Opera House with Uncle George and Aunt Sally Davis singing old time songs. Wayland Times reports Christopher Roseberry Brady started a Wayland newspaper called the Times with praise from Alex Miller calling him incomparable and irrepressible and noting the paper is neat and newsy.
Charles Owen Jr and Ben Wallace were christened on Sunday in Presbyterian ceremony conducted by Rev. Ely at the home of Mrs. McJunkin.
In Washington 10 years ago Jay Brewer was unhurt after a horse shied at a car causing a wagon of milk bottles to spill. The scene ended with damaged wagon and spilled milk but no injuries. New York Store changes hands as A K Putnam sells to James Warner for land in Florida with all stock to be sold by March 1.
Thirty two Civil War soldiers from this community and members of every patriotic organization gathered for a large patriotic meeting and rally in the courtroom. Col. D. J. Palmer spoke along with A. E. Baldrige of the American Legion and representatives from other groups.
The New Haven social union cleared eighty nine dollars at their baguar and social held recently.
The wedding of Miss Nora Motts and Rev. John Bell Hasley was held at four o'clock on December 19 at the A M E church. The bride was noted as one of Washington's most popular colored women.
Lilies bud early this season and Lilies will be in bloom for Christmas, according to local grower Lilies Soon-John Applegate.
Twenty years ago Mrs Marbourg fell Monday morning injuring her hip. She is eighty two and described as one of the brightest, most interesting women in town. Also noted is a library update listing 74 Washington library periodicals announced by librarian Missovna Denny.
Minick's German class at the high school will sing Christmas carols on Christmas Eve, bringing seasonal music to the school and community.
Automobiles parked along the street within a block of the square were counted yesterday and totaled 126 cars. The tally reflects the street market parking pattern observed during the day.
Demisan Hurt Milt Denison fell while sleepwalking last night and fractured his right wrist and bruised and skinned his face badly. He received treatment at home and is expected to recover with rest.
East side square glowed with red and green lights as a crowd gathered for festive decor. West side stores hired a band to play each evening through Christmas, drawing shoppers and creating a lively, competitive holiday atmosphere.
A Christian church being erected on East Jefferson Street is nearly completed, with construction advancing toward final phases and expected readiness for services soon.
A digest of December events notes John R. Moore's two year cap in the reformatory for concealed weapons. Local social news includes birthdays, anniversaries, hospital visits, charity drives, a church social, and community projects. Other items cover weddings, a major automobile accident, a high school musical, and civic meetings in Washington and surrounding towns.
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