Genealogical Query From Manila Officer Seeks Speer Line Link
Colonel M A Reasoner in Manila writes Mrs Speer of Washington Iowa seeking to trade Speers lineage notes. He cites fifty to sixty pages of Speers genealogy, Westmoreland and Washington county records, and connections to Henry Speers and Regina Froman with ties to the Reasoners and Fromans. He plans to stay until July and invites correspondence.
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Quitte
Speers
Belle Vernon
Ella Speers
Peoria
Ill
Henry Speers
Ireland
Germany
Reagoners
Fromans
Regina Froman
Nicholas Reasoner
Mary Froman
Peter Reasoner
Mary Speers
Blenry Speers
Westmoreland County
Westmoreland
Washington Counties
Pennsylvania
Sandusky
Rocking Chair Brigade Spreads Christmas Cheer in Washington County
The Washington county community organized a Christmas celebration with the Y tree and a children’s party. Volunteers from Rotary and Y M C A, plus Mrs Lester Orr and others, gathered toys and dolls, painted sorting and prepared a large fundraiser banquet for Con gressman KE Eicher. The Methodist church hosted carols and a Messiah performance, while hospital praise highlighted the county’s well equipped hospital and meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Lester Orr
KE. C. Eicher
Jerry Kelly
Des Moines
Death of John Pailey in Arizona noted for Washington friends
Word arrived of the death of John Pailey in Arizona where he had gone for his health. He and Vera Rogers Flailey were well known in Washington and liked by many. John had a successful shoe business before his health failed, and both leave relatives and friends here who will mourn the loss.
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John Pailey
Arizona
John
Vera Rogers Flailey
Washington
Vera
Arrow Shots From Alex Miller's Pen in 1906
A collection of brief musings on life politics and human nature from Alex Miller. The author reflects on fame marriage forgetfulness generosity laziness manners and social behavior with pointed wry humor. Each aphorism delivers a compact observation about everyday life.
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Alex Miller
Who Are You The Romance Of Your Name
The Baynes family lineage traces English descent with an American seat in Westmoreland county Virginia. Richard Bayne, born in 1789, married Susan Pope linking Baynes to the Pope family of Virginia. Pope descendants played roles in early Kentucky Illinois and Arkansas politics and intermarried with Kerfoots Rusts Ashbys Cranes and others.
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HE Baynes
America
Westmoreland County
Virginia
Richard Bayne
Susan
Lawrence Lope
Baynes
Humphrey Pope
Kentucky
Ilinois
Arkansas
Kerfoots
Rusts
Ashbys
Cranes
Baltimore
Popes
Church of England
Baynes Family Ties to Fowke Through Virginia Origins
The Baynes family of Westmoreland County Virginia and Baynes of Maryland are linked by marriage to the Fowke family, tracing back to the two original Washington parish churches at Pope's Creek. A coat of arms attributed to Matthew Bayne of Westmoreland, circa 1700, is shown.
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Pope's Creek
Washington Parish
Westmoreland County
Virginia
Baynes
Maryland
Fowke
Matthew Bayne
Public Ledger, Inc
WNU
Passing Years in Washington Special Donation Sunday
Special donation Sunday at United Presbyterian Church raised almost 500 for a conservation fund for missions. Miss Edith Carris of Francis Shimer College is home for the holidays. Ellen Morrison is home from DePauw College.
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United Persbyterian Church
Edith Carris
Francis Shimer School
Ilinois
Ellen Morrison
de Pauw College
Cute skit partners Grover Springman and Harry Reister
Miss Anna Eagle played the piano with exquisite skill. The performance cleared a neat sum for the event and lit up the audience with charm.
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Lulu
Grover Springman
Cander
Harry Reister
Anna Eagle
Fine Hunt-Frank and Nine Webb and Chas Bailey Hunt Rabbits
Fine Hunt Frank and Nine Webb and Chas Bailey went hunting Saturday south of town and killed 28 rabbits. Fills Crib Frank Stewart has filled his long crib at the Rock Island and plans another. Home talent play “His Wife's Secret” was presented by local performers with praise for all.
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Frank
Webb
Chas
Bailey
Frank Stewart
Rock Island
Cora Stockholm
Bertha Hunt
Fannie Shearer
Essie McGugin
Harry Ward
Pearl Gardner
Jas. Brookhart
Essie MacGugin
Angie Gordon
Myrtle Morton
Clyde Khoke Home for Holiday Vacation
Clyde Khoke, a medical college student at Keokuk, is at home to spend the holiday vacation.
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Clyde Khoke
Keokuk
Faris and Wilson Holiday Visit Chicago Person
Holiday-Harold Faris and his friend Miss Marian Wilson of Chicago are spending Christmas with his mother Mrs. Edith Faris.
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Harold Faris
Marian Wilson
Chicago
Edith Faris
Move Garage Shifts Site To South Marion Ave
G. L. Fetters moves his garage from the Motor Inn to South Marion Avenue after purchasing the business from J. K. Ross and Sone. The change reflects Fetters’s acquisition and new location for operations.
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G. L. Fetters
Motor Inn
Marion Ave
J. KE. Ross and
Brockway and Elder Perform At Aurora Academy Contest
A large audience attended the Brockway and Elder program at the Aurora Academy. Mazie Stewart, John Wylie, Pearl Elder, Harley Gallagher, Lona Latta, Roscoe Chittum, Olive Neiswanger and Jas Brockway spoke. Brockway won first with Puritanism and what it has done for America. Elder placed second with Athens the Gem of Civilization and Latta performed The Stream of Life in verse. Also a Kin Reunion was held at the Langhead home at Christmas with Lulu Laughead, Tien McCleery, and Lizzie Anderson.
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Brockway
Elder
Academy
Mazie Stewart
John Wylie
Pearl Elder
Harley Gallagher
Lona Latta
Roscoe Chittum
Olive Neiswanger
Jas
America
Athens
Not speak to you or care how I’m read
The speaker laments distant conversations and snobbery about weather talk. They critique long sermons and crude handwriting as marks of education. A supper invitation taints the meal, making liver and bacon taste flat.
Cool Fellows Aid Eighty Six Families With Christmas Baskets
A local relief drive has recorded eighty six family names for baskets from a special fund with a total $150 given. Donations of money and food are sought and a community Christmas tree is planned. More funds are needed.
Weather Stays Below Zero For Several Days
The region endures days of temperatures dipping below zero with cold winds and persistent frost. Officials urge residents to limit outdoor activity and monitor heating needs as a cold snap continues.
Teachers Leave for Christmas Holiday in Ainsworth
Teachers have gone to their homes for the Christmas vacation. School will reopen Monday January 4. Several staff members and relatives are spending the holidays with family across Iowa and neighboring states, including visits to Des Moines and Albert Lea Minnesota.
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Ainsworth
Florence Koontz
Doyds
Mary Kenagy
College Springs
Gertrude Porter
Anamosa
Carrie Stuart
Fairfield
Gertrude Carper
Olds
Harold Christensen
Audubon
California
R. A. Achison
James Clegg
Thesday
Floyd Kutt
Genevieve Hedderson
Columbus
Waterloo
New London
Iowa
Paul Klotz
Clarence John
Winfield
Freida
Parsons College
Pairfield
Cotter
J. C. Richie
H. M. Duncan
Duncan
T. F
Johnston
J. J. Hill
Warren Duncan
City sale of narrow land strip on South Fourth Ave
City council votes to sell a slim parcel along South Fourth Avenue to Miss Etta McFarland. The strip sits on land near the county hospital access recently opened to the grounds.
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South Fourth Ave
Notice Highlights Hugh H. McCleery Calendar Works
The Printing Art magazine praised Hugh H. McCleery with a reproduction of one of his calendar subjects and a complimentary article about his work in the calendar factory.
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Hugh H. McCleery
Printing Art
Commission-Clifford Thorne Resigns for Livestock Shippers Council
Clifford Thorne leaves the state commission to join the Live stock Shippers special council and will open an office in the city. Marriage announced at J R Maxwell home lists Phoebe Maxwell and George Leverens wed on May 27 1916 in Detroit Michigan.
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Units Commission
Clifford Thorne
State Commission
Fis Especial Council
Livestock Shippers
J. R. Maxwell
Phoebe Maxwell
George Leverens
Detroit
Mich
Gas and Electric Co. Offers $406,000 7 Percent Preferred Stock
The Towa Gas and Electric Co. has decided to offer their customers a $406,000 issue of 7 percent preferred stock.
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Towa Gas and Electric Co
Resigns Washington Teacher Carolyn Ball One of Finest
Resigns School-Miss Carolyn Ball, noted as one of Washington's finest teachers, has stepped down from her position. The announcement emphasizes her long service and impact on students.
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Carolyn Ball
Washington
Corm-Tom Anderson Ships Long-Distance Corn Record
Corm-Tom Anderson, a veteran shipper, reportedly holds a record for hauling corn long distances. He dispatched a cargo yesterday bound for Roumania, reflecting persistent cross-border grain movement.
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Corm
Tom Anderson
Rouman'a
Gift of candy to town children from Cardy Kitchen
A 40 pound bucket of candy, donated through J. G. Brown of the Cardy Kitchen, was presented to the W. R. C. for distribution to the town's poor children and was greatly appreciated.
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J. G. Brown
Christmas Benefit Minstrel Troupe Performs for Rest Room Fund
A Christmas night minstrel show raised funds for the Rest Room with Chas J. Winter as interlocutor. The chorus led by John Beamer featured James Cunningham, wm Roberts, Fort Sherman, James Edgington, Dr Gee, Pratt, Frank Sage, A N Atherson, Kilmer Adame, S J Cocklin, Merle Lytle, Chas Hayes, Henry Hull and R Y Stichter. Lulu and Leander performed.
Christopher Abel 88 Struck and Killed by Train
Christopher Columbus Abel 88 of Ollie was killed Friday afternoon near Fredonia by Rock Island train No 11 as he crossed or walked along the tracks. Coroner George Jamison and an undertaker attended. Funeral services planned in Ollie with surviving daughter Mrs Mary Bush and four sons.
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Columbus Junction
Christopher Columbus Abel
Ollie
Fredonia
Rock Island
Abel
Here
Mary Bush
George Jamison
Wapello
Louisa County
Sigourney
James
Winfield
Earl
Davenport
Merle
Elmer
Salem
FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH SCHEDULE AND SERVICE NAMES
Sunday school at 9 45 A M and 9 45 A M for ACHURCHESE hinaana A M. Bible Training at 11 A M Rev W M Berry pastor. Morning worship at 11 A M titled The March of Time Crusaders at 6 15 P M Evangelistic Service at 7 30 P M Topic Profit and Loss no children service Saturday led by W J Stevens pastor
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A. M. FE
W. M. Berry
Foursquare Gospel
March of Time
Crusaders
Musical program highlights at Hawthor featuring organists
The program lists solo pieces and duets including How Beautiful upon Mountains and Peace Upon Earth performed on organ by Mrs J M Lloyd Doris Leffler Iola Dittmer and Mrs Henry Shields with W Eastwood serving as minister and director.
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J. M. Lloyd
Hosmoening
Hawthor Doris Leffler
Iola Dittmer
Henry 38. Shields
W. Eastwood
Presbyterian Bible School and Worship Services Schedule
The Presbyterian church announces Bible school at 9 30 a m with classes for all ages led by Supt Ver non Witting. Worship at 10 45 a m and 7 p m features sermons on In time of trouble and Jesus increased in wisdom. Evening service led by the youth. Christian Endeavor groups meet 4 p m and 6 15 p m with intermediate and senior societies. Music includes an organ prelude baritone solo and offertory selections.
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Vernon Witting
Jesus
God
Man
Christian Endeavor Society
Dare Not Wear Gold
Hi Ko the sage of Chinatown reflects on silk robes embroidered with gold saying they may please the wearer but provoke strangers to sneer. The remark captures a tension between personal taste and public scrutiny in urbane society.
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Hi Ko
Chinatown
New Year Services at U P Church West Chester
Sunday school at 10 am worship at 11 am with a New Year sermon by the pastor at 6 50 pm Epworth Lester and 7 30 pm Union Service at the U P church. The pastor will speak on The Car Back of the Rejected A Nt Years sermon urging members to strengthen Christian fellowship and participate in midweek service Wednesday 2 to 3 pm at the parsonage.
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Epworth Lester
U. P. Church
Christian Fellowship
West Chester
Meliain
Hope for Future Neighbor Claims Odd Dinner Hope
In Chinatown, Hi Ho praises neighbor Hi Hat for great respect. He jokes that Hi Hat can produce a rabbit at will, prompting acquaintances to cling to the hope of a future dinner invitation.
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Hi Hat
Hi Ho
Chinatown
Tragic Lake Michigan drowning after mother drags son into water
Mrs. Marion Stegowski of Chicago, exhausted by life, dragged her 12-year-old son into Lake Michigan. She was saved at a Chicago police station while her son perished, and her husband Michael stood nearby trying to comfort her.
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Marion Stegowski
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Michael
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Handbook of American Genealogy
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Spears
New Concord
Guernsey County
Ohio
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M. A. Reasoner
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Rocking Chair
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Lestler Orr
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Foya
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Susie Johnson
Peggy Munn
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Kerr
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Caliin
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Jessie
Mary
M. E
Hallie Hull
Helen Little
Carolyn Hamilton
Edith Boileau Keister
Dorothy Hender
M. KE
Owen Hayes
Washington County Hospital
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By Ruby Haskins Ellis
Bayne
Clara Wallace
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Thompson
Keota
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J. B. Crail
James Langhead
Lulu Laughead
Tien MecCleery
Lizzie Anderson
Ruth Winter
Alex Lytle
Betty Hollingsworth
J. S. McElhinney
R. F. Shannon
Cecil Rogers
Alice Denison
Ainsworth Teachers
Ruth Norris
Crant Davis
Chilicothe
Carl Basaler
Monmouth
Daryl Mathers
Mason City
George Brown
Claude Miller
Des Moin
Florence Brown
Ft. Madison
Sands
Neal Sands
Atlanta
Georgia
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Martha Sands
Kalona
John Buenneke
Lavallen
Kay
Albert Lea Minn
C. C. Abel
Onlik
Predonia
Martha Butler
Hinaana
W. J. Stevens
Lemar
Daryl Fetters
Faulkes
Westchester M. KE
Michael Stegowski
England
King George VI
Queen Elizabeth
London
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